| ACTIVITY |
OPPORTUNITY |
CONTACT
PERSON |
| ADOPT-A-FAMILY |
Assists
families to meet basic needs of food and clothing during Thanksgiving and
Christmas. |
Janet
Gentry
410-838-0186 |
| ADOPT-A-GARDEN |
Individuals
or Families adopt and care for a flower garden either at the St. Margaret
campus or the Mission campus. |
Pat
Stasiak
410-420-2852 |
| ADULT
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM |
Trained
catechists help prepare those seeking confirmation. |
Marie
Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| ADULT
SCRIPTURE STUDIES |
The
Little Rock Scripture Study Series. Sessions are offered throughout the
year. |
Marie
Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| ALTAR GUILD |
Cares for the
sanctuary, altar candles, sacred linens and vessels. |
Gloria
Bailey
410-638-0425 |
| ALTAR SERVERS |
Boys and Girls
from fifth grade through high school may serve. |
Gregory
Rapisarda
410-879-2670 |
| ANGEL
BABIES |
Support
group for those who have lost a child due to miscarriage, still birth and
early infant death syndrome. |
Jennifer
Schall
410-893-7202 |
| ANOINTING
OF THE SICK |
This
sacrament is available upon request, and after each Mass on
weekends. |
Parish
Office for Appointment
410-870-2670 |
| ARCHBISHOP
BORDERS LIBRARY |
Provides quiet
space and an abundance of reading and audio visual materials (located in
the Adult Education Center). |
Marie
Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| ART &
ENVIRONMENT |
Attends to seasonal decorations of the
Church, and the Advent family event "The Hanging of the
Greens." |
David George
410-420-1730 |
| BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY |
Men and women
who provide spiritual and moral support to people who have terminally ill
family members or have recently lost a loved one. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143
Howard Renner
|
| BIRTHRIGHT
MINISTRY |
Offering
practical help to anyone facing a crisis pregnancy. |
Carol
Maglov
410-838-0443 |
| BOY SCOUTS &
CUB SCOUTS |
Troup and Pack
provide leadership training in the tradition of Scouting. |
Sam Woods (Boy Scouts)
410-515-0864
Rick Swartz (Cub Scouts)
410-836-5378 |
| The
COMMUNICATIONS Sub-committee |
Provides
recommendations for Parish priorities and goals for the Communication
Program. |
Karen
Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 122 |
| CANTORS |
Assist and
encourage singing by the assembly at Liturgy. |
Michael
Britt
410-838-6969, ext136 |
| CATECHIST
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION |
Provides
training for those interested in all levels of certification in
catechetical instruction, such as elementary, middle and high school and
Adult faith formation. |
Marie
Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| CATHOLIC MEN'S
GROUP |
Men share their
faith journey and lives, and pray together for each other and their
families. |
Jack
Dempsey
410-803-2111 |
| CHILDREN'S
LECTIONARY |
Assist in
planning the liturgies with children's dismissal so they can understand
the scriptures on an age appropriate level. |
Frann Geraghty
443-270-4248
|
CHOIRS
ADULT ...
CHILDREN ...
HANDBELL CHOIRS ...
TEEN CHOIR ... |
Men and women provide music at Sunday Liturgy and for special
celebrations. They rehearse on Thursday evenings.
Provide music at occasional Sunday Liturgies. It is open to all children
Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Three age groups - Middle School, High School and Adult provide music at
occasional Sunday Liturgies.
High School age - They sing
primarily on Sundays at the
Mission |
Michael
Britt
410-838-6969, ext 136
Jeff Winfield |
| CHRISTMAS GIVING
TREE PROJECT |
Collects and
distributes gifts for those in need. |
Janet Gentry
410-838-0186 |
| COOPERATIVE FOOD
MINISTRY |
Assists area
churches in feeding the needy and homeless. |
Janet Gentry
410-838-0186 |
| COTTAGE
THRIFT SHOP |
A
joint ministry with Emmanuel Episcopal Church to provide clothing and
articles to needy clients at a modest cost. |
Pat
Stasiak
410-420-2852 |
| DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE |
Parish
Council committee seeks meaningful involvement of people in planning and
implementation of mission and vision for the future of the Parish and
School. |
Bev
Martin
410-879-4886
Karen
Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 112 |
| The
EDUCATION
COMMITTEE |
Coordinates the
religious learning mission of the Parish and assists those
involved in it. |
Donna
Parr
410-870-2670
|
| EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
Men and women
assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. |
Maureen
Yantz
410-803-1954
Fr. Jesse Bolger
410-879-2670 |
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
[Home & Hospital] |
Ministering
Communion to Home-Bound & Hospital Catholics. |
Josephine
Magness
410-879-2670, ext 143 |
| FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT |
Maintains
buildings and grounds, develops policies and procedures for use of
facilities. |
Mary
Ellen Bates
Sandy Laird
410-838-6969, ext 115 |
FAMILY EVENTS
AND PROGRAMS
-Children's Religious Ed
-Religious Ed Home Study
-Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
-St. Nicholas Luncheon
-Children's Lenten Mission
-Parenting Series |
Family oriented
programs throughout the year. Program information is published in the
Sunday Bulletin and on this Web site. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| FINANCE
COMMITTEE |
Reviews and
provides oversight for the Parish financial accounting and budget
processes. |
Bob
Bugle
410-420-1581 |
| The FIRST
EUCHARIST PROGRAM |
Provides parents
with resources to catechize their child(ren) on reception of the
Eucharist. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| The FIRST
RECONCILIATION PROGRAM |
Parents are the
catechists for their child(ren)'s reception of this Blessed Sacrament
through parent seminars held in the Fall and the Spring. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| FIRST FRIDAY
SENIOR CITIZENS |
Provides lunch,
entertainment and fellowship following Mass on first Friday of the Month
(Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr, May). |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143 |
| FUNERAL
RECEPTIONS |
Provides hosting
and setup of hospitality after the funeral in our Adult Education Center. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143
|
| GIRL SCOUTS
& BROWNIES |
Provide
opportunities for girls to be part of the life of scouting. |
Beth
Olsen
717-456-6144 |
| GRACES
LITERARY MAGAZINE |
Published
creative expressions on religious topics. |
Maureen Dunphy
410-569-2554
Karen Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 112 |
| GREETERS |
Welcome the
assembly at liturgies. |
Jim
DeCapite
410-879-2670 |
| HARFORD
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC (HHH) |
Community
groups work to eliminate sub-standard housing for dis-advantaged families. |
Joe
Hughes
410-838-7109 |
| HEALTH CARE
MINISTRY |
These men and
women provide service to those who, due to age or health, are unable to
attend Mass. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143 |
| HISPANIC
MINISTRY |
A
Spanish Mass is celebrated on Saturday Evenings, 7:30 pm, St. Margaret
Chapel |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143
Fr. Richard Gray
410-879-2670 |
| HOLIDAY BASKETS |
Provides
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to the disadvantaged of Harford County. |
Janet Gentry
410-838-0186 |
| HOSPITAL
MINISTRY |
Provides
hospital visits to Catholics at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143
|
| INFANT BAPTISM
PROGRAM |
Provides support
to parents in understanding their important role in educating their
child(ren) in the Catholic faith traditions. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS |
An organization
of Catholic men that stresses Catholic values while providing fellowship. |
Frank DiAngelo
410-838-5019 |
| LEGION OF MARY |
Meet weekly and
provides outreach to the sick and home bound. |
Jeanne
Close
410-838-2445 |
| LENTEN
"SOUPERS" |
Groups serve
light dinners to Parishioners on Fridays during Lent. To serve a
"Souper" call ... |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143
|
| The LITURGY
COMMITTEE |
Oversees weekend
and other liturgies and promotes reverence for the real presence in the
Eucharist. |
David George
410-420-1730 |
| MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER |
Married couple
weekends for those seeking a richer, fuller marriage. |
Henry &
Ginger Bahr
410-838-7836 |
| MARRIAGE
PREPARATION PROGRAM |
Engaged couples
meet in the homes of trained sponsor couples. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| MUSIC MINISTRY |
Includes Adult
Choir, Cherub & Children's Choir, Hand Bells, Instrumentalists and
Cantors. |
Michael
Britt
410-838-6969, ext 136 |
| PAMPHLET RACK |
Provides a
source for spiritual materials and Parish Information in the Church and at
the Mission. |
Maureen Yantz
410-803-1954 |
| OUR DAILY BREAD
CASSEROLES |
Parishioners
make casseroles in their home and are dropped off to feed those in need. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143 |
| OUTREACH
COMMITTEE |
Ministers to the
physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Parish, and the community
at large. |
Janet Gentry
410-838-0186
|
| PASTORAL COUNCIL |
This elected and
appointed group of parishioners is the collegial body which advises the
Pastor in Parish administration and goals. |
Michelle
Sullivan
410-879-1421 |
| PRAYER TREE |
Parishioners who
will pray for your special requests. |
Jim Long
410-838-6753 |
| The PLANNED
GIVING Sub-committee |
Provides
recommendations for Parish priorities and goals for the Major Gifts &
Planned Giving Programs and Legacy League. |
Karen
Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 112
|
The
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Sub-committee |
Provides
recommendations for Parish Priorities, and Strategic
Plan for the Parish. |
Karen
Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 112
|
| PRISON MINISTRY |
Provides
spiritual comfort to prison inmates. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143 |
| RCIA /
SACRAMENTAL |
Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults provides catechesis in the faith process
that leads to adults becoming members of the Catholic Church. |
Marie Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126 |
| READERS |
Men and women
provide the ministry of proclaiming the Sacred Scriptures at Liturgy. |
Jackie
Novak
410-420-3563
|
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Preschool and Kindergarten
Home Study |
Religious
Education for children ages 3 to 5, for increased awareness of God through
scripture, songs, crafts, etc. |
Marge
Troilo, PreSchool-Gr 5
410-838-4224, ext 127
|
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Grades One to Five |
Religious
Education for children in grades One through Five. |
Parish
Office
410-879-2670 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Vacation Bible School |
Annual
one-week Summer program, nurturing a child's relationship with God through
music, crafts, recreation and Bible stories. |
Marge
Troilo,
Grades 1-5
410-838-4224, ext 127
Lisa Brown,
410-838-4224, ext 127
|
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
The Nursery |
Provides
supervision for children up to three years old during 9 & 10:30 am
Masses at St Margaret Campus, and 9:30 and 11 am Masses at the Mission
Campus. |
Marge
Troilo,
410-838-4224, ext 127
|
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Middle & High School |
Multi-faceted
Catechesis that includes mini-courses, retreats, rallies, service projects
and prayer experiences. Home study options are also offered. |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125
Kim O'Brien
410-879-3031, ext 166 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
S.I.G.N. > Serving In
God's Name |
Our
high school youth learn about and name their Spiritual Gifts, and find
their "ministry connection". |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Youth Confirmation Program |
Assisting
our Youth in their journey toward ownership of the Catholic faith
tradition. |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Covenant Program |
Enables
newly Confirmed young people make and maintain their connection to Church
through ministry. |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Rainbows/Spectrum Program |
Provides
a peer support group for young people experiencing painful family
transitions as a result of death, divorce, separation or abandonment. |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125
|
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Middle School Youth Group |
Provides
an opportunity for youth to gather for socialization, outreach, community
building and development of adolescent spirituality. |
Kim
O'Brien
410-879-3031, ext 166 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
St Margaret Middle
School Campus Ministry |
Provides
a spiritual, pastoral care, catechetical and community building presence
at the Middle School, with connection to other Middle School youth in the
Community. |
Karen
Clemens
410-879-3031, ext 125
Kim O'Brien
410-879-3031, ext 166 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
High School Youth Group |
High
School youth gather for socialization, outreach, community building and
development of adolescent spirituality. |
Kim
O'Brien
410-879-3031, ext 166 |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Young Adult Ministry |
Strives
to foster a comprehensive ministry to young adults of our Parish through
spirituality, service and socialization. |
Kim
O'Brien
410-879-3031, ext 166 |
| RESPECT FOR LIFE |
Provides
information concerning assisted suicide, capital punishment and abortion. |
Josephine
Magness
410-838-6969, ext 143 |
| SINGLE AGAIN
MINISTRY |
Single, widowed,
separated and divorced persons meet and socialize. Meetings are the
2nd Friday each month in the Adult Education Center on the St
Margaret Campus, 7:30 pm. |
Anne
Kidwell
410-879-7229
|
| SMALL FAITH
SHARING GROUPS |
Small groups
meet regularly within the Parish to grow together and support one another
in their faith journeys. |
Natalie Boyd
410-515-0309 |
| The STEWARDSHIP
Sub-committee |
Provides
recommendations for Parish priorities and goals for the Stewardship
Program. |
Karen
Saccenti
410-879-2670, ext 112 |
ST MARGARET
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Hickory Avenue Site) |
Includes grades
Pre-3 through grade 5, and is accredited by the Middle States Association.
The staff is dedicated to excellence in teaching in an atmosphere of love,
respect, and Catholic values and traditions. |
Jane Dean,
Principal
410-879-1113, ext 129
Anna Shanahan, Vice
Principal, ext 133 |
ST MARGARET
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(St. Mary Magdalen
Education Center) |
Includes grade 6
through grade 8, and is accredited by the Middle States Association.
The staff is dedicated to excellence in teaching in an atmosphere of love,
respect, and Catholic values and traditions. |
Jane Dean,
Principal
410-877-9660
410-420-9320
Phil Federowicz, Vice
Principal |
| SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TEAM |
Team
meets monthly and provides support and referral to those with issues
surrounding substance abuse. |
Mary
McGuirk
410-591-0484 |
| TEDDY BEAR
MINISTRY |
Provides Teddy
Bears to nursing and assisted living facility residents at Christmas
time. |
Janet Gentry
410-838-0186 |
| USHERS |
Provide
hospitality and collect gifts of the community during the Liturgy. |
Dick Gebhart
410-836-8720
Jim DeCapite
410-879-2670 |
| WELCOME
ONE SHELTER |
Shelter
provides year around transitional housing to the homeless; volunteers
assist with other churches to staff the shelter. |
Pat
Stasiak
410-420-2852 |
| WIDOW
& WIDOWERS MEET |
Monthly
meetings, lunch and activities (Second Tuesday of each month). |
Carol
Hoffman
410-838-6969 |
| The
MENTORING PROGRAM |
Trained
mentors assist our new members to settle into parish life. |
Marie
Dekowski
410-879-2670, ext 126
Pat Stasiak
410-420-2852 |
| VOCATIONS
(HOLY ORDERS) |
Men
with a calling to serve God may further explore by calling the Office to
speak with a Priest or permanent deacon. |
Parish
Office
410-879-2670, also
Archdiocese Vocations Office, 410-547-5426 |