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| parish organizations and Ministries |
Welcome to the Saint Agnes Parish Organizations page. Below you will find links to our parish organizations. Click on each organization to get more information. Check back often as we will be updating the parish organization pages frequently. If you don't see your organization listed, please fill out this form and we will be happy to create a web page for you. Click here to view an example of what your page could look like. |
| Parish Organizations and Ministries |
Alpha The ALPHA Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian Faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions. ALPHA provides opportunity for small group sharing where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman Get More Info |
Altar Servers Altar Servers are young men and women who assist at the Altar during the Sacred Liturgy. While Servers mostly come from among the young, this ministry is not limited. Some adults choose to function along with their sons or daughters. + Priest Moderator: Get More Info |
CCD Religious Education Program for Children CCD is a program of Religious Instruction for children, grades 1-8, who attend Public School. Children and youth are encouraged to remain in the program after reception of the Sacraments of Initiation so that they may deepen their faith in the Christian Life. CCD is taught by Instructors certified through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. CCD classes take place each Tuesday. There are two sessions: one at 4:30pm and the second at 6:30pm. + Priest Moderator: |
Choir The Adult traditional choir meets each Thursday evening for practice. Any adult with a reasonably good voice is cordially invited to be a member. This choir sings under the direction of Mr. John Raab. The 10:30am Mass on Sunday is the "choir Mass". The Good News Contemporary Choir sings at the Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The Good News Choir practices each Wednesday at 7:30pm. Mr. Joe Kelly directs. The Children's Choir, also under the direction of Mr. Raab, sings alternate Sundays at 10:30am. They practice on Thrusday at 6:00pm |
CYO-Catholic Youth Organization Catholic Youth Organization is a comprehensive youth sports program that is governed by Parish Guidelines adapted from the guidelines of the Archdiocesan CYO Programs. An adult board oversees the activities throughout the year and moderates fundraising for activities. The CYO endeavors to teach sportsmanship within the context of Catholic values. + Priest Moderator: Get More Info |
Day Room The Day Room is a social service outreach program sponsored by the parish. It exists solely on donations. A breakfast and lunch is provided Monday - Friday, a food pantry is available for emergency situations, and a Nurses' clinic operates Saturday 10:00-12 Noon and on Monday and Wednesday 4:00-6:00pm. All services are free. + Priest Moderator: Get More Info |
Eucharistic Ministers Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are men and women who have reached the age of 18, are practicing Catholics and people of good reputation who assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at regularly scheduled Masses. They also assist at Chester County Hospital and our health care institutions. + Priest Moderator: Father Gleason Get More Info |
Finance Council The Financial Committee advises the pastor on all matters of finance. Members are appointed by the pastor for a term of three years. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman |
Home & School Association The Home and School Association is composed of teachers and parents who collaborate for the good of the students and teachers. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman Get More Info |
Knights of Columbus While not a parish group as such, is a fraternal order of Catholic Men who are in good standing with the Church. Our local Council is the Msgr. Schuyler Council #1333. The Council Home is located on Market Street. The K of C is a fraternal, Patriotic and Charitable order founded by Father Michael McGivney in 1892. See the web site for more information. + Priest Moderator: Get More Info |
Lectors Lectors are men and women, pracicing Catholics who proclaim the Sacred Scriptures at Liturgical functions. All prospective lectors are trained on site before officially being called upon to read at Mass. + Priest Moderator: Father Franey |
Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary is a Catholic organization that gathers weekly to pray together. They are also challenged to complete apostolic works. The Legion of Mary meets each Thursday at 7:00pm. + Priest Moderator: |
Men's Bible Study Men's Bible Study gathers each Friday morning at 6:30am in the Thomas Patrick Hall. Reflection and prayer are always based the Sunday Scripture texts of the next weekend. + Priest Moderator: |
Ministry of Sanctuary and Altars Ministry of Altar and Sanctuary can be men or women who take care of the appointments in the sanctuary and handle the decorations. + Priest Moderator: Father Franey |
Pastoral Council The Parish Pastoral Council meets at least six times a year under the direction of the pastor to specifically look at the pastoral vision of the parish. Members are elected for a term of three years. Some members are appointed. Others are on the Council ex-officio. The PPC meets on designated Tuesdays at 7:00pm. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman |
Pre-Cana Pre-Cana are married couples who work under the direction of one of hte priests to provide pre-nuptial sessions for couples who are planning Catholic Marriage. The Pre-Cana sessions are given twice a year (usually in the Spring and Fall), on a Saturday. The day begins in the morning and concludes with the Saturday 5:15pm Mass. An Engagement Blessing is given at the concluding Mass. + Priest Moderator: Father Gleason |
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA is just what the letters stand for - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - adults who either wish to enter the Catholic Church or who wish to complete their entry into the Church. RCIA meets each Thursday at 7:00pm and each Sunday morning. A new RCIA Program begins each September. + Priest Moderator: Father Franey |
Respect Life Committee Respect Life Committee prays and works on behalf of the sanctity of human life. The Mass for God's Precious Infants is celebrated the first Saturday of each month at 8:00am and is followed by a Rosary Procession and Vigil to the Planned Parenthood Offices of West Chester. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman |
Scouts Catholic Scouting offers programs for boys and girls of all ages. The highlight of the Scouting Year is the Blue and Gold Banquet each year and the bestowal of the Eagle Scout Award every February. + Priest Moderator: |
Ushers Ushers provide hospitality and welcome to parishioners and guests at Mass and other worship services. + Priest Moderator: Msgr. Deliman |
Women's Bible Study Women's Bible Study meets on Thursday Mornings during the year to pray, reflect and support one another using the Scriptures as their guide. Consult the Sunday Bulletin and this web site for actual dates and times. + Priest Moderator: Get More Info |
Youth Ministry Youth Ministry covers many areas. It is the gathering of parish youth under the direction of a certified Youth Minister. Meetings include prayer and sharing, fun and games, food and good company. Programs are offered to high school age youth, and junior high, grades 6-7-8. Meetings are on Sunday evenings. + Moderator: Robert Michael Gross Get More Info |
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+ Communion Visits for the Homebound, elderly, sick + Liturgical Workshop - October 4, 2008 + Teens Invited to Summer Youth Fest - August 3rd + The summer reading list for St. Agnes School + Seeking volunteers for various ministries + Teachers needed for CCD classes in September |
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| + Alpha + CCD Religious Education + CYO - Catholic Youth + Home & School Association + Knights of columbus + Pre-Cana + RCIA + Youth Ministry + View All Organizations |
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Senora de Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe Queen of the Americas |
| St. Agnes Parish Office
/ Rectory + 233 W. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 + 
610-692-2990 +  info@saintagnesparish.orgFor questions, comments or problems regarding the Saint Agnes Parish website, please contact Galfano Design + This website last updated 07/19/2008 |
