Parish Organizations & Activities

Altar Servers
Children and Youth from the fourth to eighth grades are invited to be servers, serving Sundays, Holydays and Special Occasions throughout the year.

Call Father McCreedy at 610.279.6725 to volunteer.

Altar Society
The men and women of our Altar Society gather on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm until 7:30 pm. Our work consists of dusting the altar furniture which includes the pews and book holders, the Stations of the Cross, confessionals, vacuuming and windexing the  windows on all the doors. Special times of the year we do extra cleaning to assure the beauty of our Church. For further information and questions, please call.

Sandy Pfanders
610.275.8250

Choir
The tradition of singing during mass began with the early Christians. Although the music has changed over the last 2000 years, the tradition remains, and is considered to be an integral part of our liturgy. The purpose of our choir is to enhance special liturgies and encourage congregational singing. We usually sing together at the 10:30 Sunday Mass on holydays and feast days, and at the vigil of holyday obligations. For the most special services, we are joined by instrumentalists—soprano saxophone, trumpet and flute—and we have a videographer who has chronicled the last twenty years of rehearsals and masses. When Saint Paul welcomes other parishes to join us for the Fatima Procession and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, we are there to lead the voices of those who wish to pray in song. We are a dedicated group—many have been members for more than twenty years—who meet for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00, with a break for the summer. Our repertoire includes chant and traditional music as well as modern works, some with intricate rhythms and harmonies. When the choir is not scheduled to sing, members are encouraged to spread out over the three week-end masses and use their voices, to encourage those around them to sing, and their ears, to listen for singers who might be invited to join. New members are always welcome. Anyone wishing to sing with us should speak to Mike Spinka (organist) or Harriet Spinka (cantor/choir director) or e-mail.

Mike & Harriet Spinka
215.638.0503 or email:HASpinka@aol.com

C.Y.O.
The Catholic Youth Organization is a parish based program available to all the children of our parish here at Saint Paul R.C. Church and at Holy Saviour Parish in Norristown, whether they attend OLV, private or public school. It provides opportunities for our youth to grow in faith and to have a better understanding of their Church. The C.Y.O. is a five phase approach to youth ministry—athletic, social, cultural, service, spiritual which involves youth from grades five through twelve in youth related activities and programs. Some of the sports we are involved in are: volleyball, football, basketball, softball and baseball. For further information or questions, please call.

Janet Morano ~ Athletic Director
610.864.1959

Knights of Columbus
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age or older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.

Timothy Bungay ~ Grand Knight
610.272.4341 ~ For further information

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors proclaim God’s Word as messengers sharing and serving in the work of the Lord’s Spirit so that the Word challenges, confronts, and captures the hearts of His people so all will understand His message. Eucharistic Ministers are men and women who assist the priest in distributing Holy Communion to those gathered at Mass. Selected Eucharistic Ministers take Holy Communion to the sick, or homebound as requested or approved by the Pastor. These are only two of the rewarding ministries of parish life here at Saint Paul. To find out more please call.       

Margaret McCabe
610.277.0334

Rosary Procession Committee
Men and Women of the parish organize and marshall this largest devotion the parish has annually, each October. With outdoor lighting and sound, as many as one thousand people have gathered for this evening,which replicates what is done at Fatima each night May through October, especially the 12th and 13th of these months.

Those interested in being on the committee should call Father McCreedy at 610.279.6725.

St. Paul Seniors
Meets on the last Wednesday of every month during the school year in the rectory meeting room. Come join us! It is a chance to meet new friends and renew old friendships. Speak with others who remember the wonderful music of yesteryear (The Dorsey Brothers. . . Glenn Miller… Benny Goodman… etc, etc) and all those movies that pulled at your heartstrings (To Each His Own, The Quiet Man, Casablanca, Love is a Many Splendored Thing…etc, etc). Again, come join us & have a wonderful time enjoying life and all God’s many blessings.

Helen Capizzi ~ President
Peggy McCabe ~ Treasurer
Peg Epps ~ Secretary
610.277.0334 ~ For further information

Women’s Guild
The Women’s Guild is a group of women that because of our love for Saint Paul Parish work together to raise funds, spirituality and community spirit for Saint Paul. The events we sponsor are Basket Bingo, the Christmas Bazaar, the Spaghetti Dinner and the Flea Market. Being a member of the guild is a very fulfilling experience in that not only are you helping your parish but also many wonderful friends are made. It is a very special camaraderie. We have members of all ages and backgrounds which is great because of different points of view and ideas for discussion. Being part of an organization like this is rewarding to you…mind, body and soul.

Denise Gaunlett ~ President
610.825.7569 ~ For further information

Ushers
The Ushers are a very important part of the Church ministry here at Saint   Paul. They are the first impression of the parish when people arrive for Mass each  weekend. Their role is to greet those who come to Mass, help with seating, handle the collections and make sure the Sunday Bulletin is available to everyone after the Mass.We welcome both men and women to join this ministry. For more information please call.

Steve Carey
610.272.5299