Ministry Listing
Liturgy and Worship:
Ministries for Mass Participation include, Greeters, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, and Ministry Coordinators.
Contact: Cathy Kokoska email: ckokoska2@verizon.net phone: 484-886-2509
Music Ministry:
Cantors, Adult Choir, Instrumentalists, Resurrection Choir.
Contact: Kathy Aaronson email: kaaronson@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 5
Faith Formation
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults): meets weekly on Tuesday 6:30pm, welcomes and prepares adults who want to become Catholic. This process starts in the fall and culminates on the eve of Easter Sunday.
Contact: Eileen Sherman email: ersherman21@verizon.net phone: 1-302-333-1988
Men’s Group: meets weekly Mondays at 6:30pm to foster fellowship and mutual support. Faith journeys are shared and participants are challenged to grow into the men God created us to be.
Contact: Fran Connell email: franconnell64@gmail.com phone: 610-283-5608
Women’s Group: meets weekly Thursday at 8:30am, September - May to explore the Catholic faith and see how scripture applies to your everyday life.
Contact: Sue Iocco email: siocco@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext 6 or
Carynn Ruditys email: carynnr@gmail.com phone: 484-410-5048
Erinn Bean email: bean.erinn@gmail.com phone: 267-777-0441
Tracey Craig email: phone: 610-637-7765
Faith Sharing: group meets weekly Saturday at 9:30am to explore the readings for the coming Sunday. Sharing provides an opportunity to increase understanding of Sunday readings along with discussion with fellow parishioners.
Contact: Alan Micelli email: contact@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441
Religious Education
PREP (parish religious education program): provides religious education to children who attend public school. Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation are included. Sacraments for children -grade 2 - penance and Holy Eucharist and Grade 7 – Confirmation.
Contact: Kathy Aaronson email: kaaronson@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 5
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: provides children 2nd grade & younger the readings at their level during Sunday Mass. Children come over to the chapel after the opening prayer, and are reunited with their families during the offertory.
Contact: Kathy Aaronson email: kaaronson@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 5
Vacation Bible Camp: allows for fun and learning about Jesus for a week each summer. Adult and teen volunteers provide fun ways to better know our Lord and how we pray and celebrate life.
Contact: Kathy Aaronson email: kaaronson@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 5
Pastoral Care and Outreach
Bereavement/funeral liturgy planning: Our Funeral Liturgy Planning Volunteer serves families with compassion and gentle guidance as they prepare the funeral Mass for their loved one. This ministry walks alongside families during a tender and emotional time, helping them choose readings, music, and prayers that reflect their loved one’s life and faith. Volunteers provide a calm, supportive presence, explain the structure of the liturgy, answer questions, and ensure that all details are communicated to the parish staff and clergy. This role is a beautiful way to offer comfort, clarity, and hope to families when they need it most.
Contact: Barbara Tarone email: btarone@sjf71.org or 610-485-0441 ext. 0
Caring for Friends: provides meals to go to those in need. Containers are available in the parish center kitchen. All are welcome to package home cooked meals following the directions on the containers and return them to the freezer in the parish center kitchen. Meals are distributed to those in need.
Contact: Jim Chimenti email: contact@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 or
Teresa Myers email: jtmyers5@comcast.net phone: 610-453-5091
Advent Giving Tree: offers parishioners the opportunity to give gifts to those who are in need.
Contact: Sue Iocco email: siocco@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext 6
Parkview/Lutheran Knolls and Homebound visitations: bring Communion and the Rosary to those who are homebound or living in group settings.
Contact: Sue Iocco email: siocco@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext 6
Prayer Shawl/Blanket Knitters: knit blankets and items for those in need adding the element of care and prayer.
Contact the parish office: contact@sjf71.org or 610-485-0441
Organizations
Knights of Columbus: meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the parish center. All men 18 or older are invited to join as a Knight. Multiple efforts throughout the year afford various assistance to the parishioners and those in need.
Contact: John O’Donnell email: johnod2707@gmail.com phone: 484-680-4713
St. John on the Hill Seniors: meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month at 12:30pm in the parish center hall. Allows seniors to gather together for games and companionship. Contact: Susan Evans email: sg.evans@comcast.net phone: 610-350-7196
Boy Scout Troop (ages 10 – 18): meet Thursdays at 7pm in the parish center. Engages young men & women in evenings of skills and games, monthly outdoor/camping activities, hiking, skill development and much more.
Contact: BSA225KDA@gmail.com
Cub Scout Troop (ages k-5th grade): meets once a month on Sundays in the parish center and other various times providing young boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy fun activities, create and race cars for the Pinewood Derby, share Christmas Caroling, go camping and learn how to live responsibly.
Contact: Pack225Aston@gmail.com
Respect Life: Respect Life Ministry meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2pm in the parish center. Promotes and supports the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Through spiritual adoption, they provide prayer and support for unborn babies. The Walking with Moms in Need website offers connections to the Catholic Charities of Philadelphia {CCoP} network along with carefully selected resources for expecting and new mothers in the surrounding areas.
Contact: Barbara Baron email: barbarabaron@verizon.net phone: 610-331-2155
Legion of Mary: meets Sundays at 10:30am in the chapel. Allows for lay apostolate through prayer and good works, promoting evangelization in our parish. Adults 18 and older are welcome.
Contact: Chris Spurgis email: cmatrix721@yahoo.com phone: 267-934-9687
Community and Social Life
Hospitality Committee for events: brings delicious baked goods and prepares coffee/tea for parish gatherings throughout the year.
Contact: Barb Bingnear email: babingnear@gmail.com phone: 610- 547-3025
Parish Picnic: affords parishioners fun and games and fellowship to kick off the program year.
Contact: Barb Bingnear email: babingnear@gmail.com phone: 610- 547-3025
Easter Egg Hunt: held annually for the children & families of the parish.
Contact: Kathy Aaronson email: kaaronson@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 5
Trunk or Treat: held annually for the children & families of the parish.
Contact: Michelle Brawley email: mbrawley@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext. 2
Tea Party: held annually normally the first Sunday in May, raises funds for the parish with a delightful tea party.
Contact: Maribel Valdez email: hilmar1985@verizon.net phone: 484-352-8859
Flea Market: held annually, normally the first Saturday in June. Raises parish funds.
Contact: Celia Evans: phone: 610-299-6139
Maintenance of Church and Grounds
The Holy Swifters: meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm to perform a deep detail cleaning to our church to supplement the work performed by contracted cleaners.
Contact: Sue Iocco email: siocco@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext 6
Special Holiday Church Decorating Team: provides decorations and set up for special holidays.
Contact: Sue Iocco email: siocco@sjf71.org phone: 610-485-0441 ext 6
Building & Grounds committee: coming soon!
“The Counting, Pastoral, and Finance Committees are invitation‑only ministries due to the nature of their responsibilities.”
