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Stewardship / Evangelization
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
- A program of teaching, faith sharing,
and fellowship for those interested in joining the Catholic Church.
The program begins in early September and finishes a few weeks
after the Easter Vigil. Meetings
are held in Cathedral Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays during that period.
Volunteer opportunities are available for Hospitality
(greeting/refreshments) and Sponsors.
Volunteers can sign up for Hospitality for one or as many
evenings as desired. Sponsors
are matched with participants as needed.
Becky Fair,
coordinator, ext. 211.
Stewardship Committee - Meets monthly to discuss strategies
and programs for reaching out to Catholics and how to bring out the
Gospel message especially to those of the greater Harrisburg area.
Theresa Capricci, chairperson, Father Rozman, ext. 212.
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Religious Education
Adult Religious Education Committee -
Preparing
and helping with programs such as the Lenten Rice Bowl Series or other
faith enrichment courses.
Father Rozman, ext. 212.
Baptism Preparation – Preparing for the sacrament of
Baptism. Includes an in-the-home interview with parents and godparents
(when possible). Deborah
Wehr,
coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Bible Study Groups - Uses the Little Rock Scripture Study
Program, a parish based program that leads people to a greater
understanding of the Bible, and awareness of God’s living presence in
Sacred Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to
daily life. Through personal
study, small group discussion, lecture and prayer, the program provides
a solid balance of scholarship, reflection, and application.
Groups typically meet on a weekly basis during the study for
6—8 weeks.
Adam and Starla Robinson,
coordinators.
Bishop McDevitt High School -
Interest in
supporting the high school through service or material contributions.
John Bircher, Cathedral Parish member of the Board of Directors.
Father Rozman, ext. 212.
Cathedral Consolidated School - Interest in
supporting the grade school through service or material contributions.
Mariann and Jack Hillenbrand, Cathedral Parish members of the Board of
Directors. Suzanne Gausman, Principal - 234-3797.
Cathedral School Development Committee -
Coordinates fund-raising projects and promotes goodwill in support of
Cathedral School. Pat Carnathan, coordinator. Father Rozman,
staff, ext. 212.
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) -
Opportunities to share the faith with our children who attend public
school (although all children are invited to attend) as catechists,
substitutes, aids and helpers. Sundays 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Becky
Fair, staff, ext. 211.
Sacramental and Special Programs for Children
- Coordinates Sacramental programs for First Penance, First Eucharist
and Confirmation for children in the Cathedral School and the School of
Religion. Offering special programs for children of the parish. Becky
Fair, staff, ext. 211.
Youth Group - Opportunity to share the
faith with our teenagers. Sundays 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Kevin Peters, coordinator.
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Pastoral
Ministry
Archives - Helping to display and maintain
parish historical records, photos and memorabilia. Angela Smith-Aumen,
coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Bereavement - Assists family of a deceased parishioner in any way,
especially by attending the Funeral Mass.
Includes cake baker, family meal preparation and companionship.
Blood Bank - Helping with the
administration of the parish Blood Bank through mailings and other types
of clerical work; giving blood on a regular basis. Ilene Bennett, coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext.
223.
Communion to the Homebound - Coordinated through the
pastor as requested. Father Rozman - ext. 212
Knights of Columbus -
Service-oriented group for men of the parish; meetings
are held on a regular basis. Grand Knight: Jon
Castelli, Father Rozman, ext. 212.
Marriage Preparation - Couple to couple program of mentoring, an
integral part of the marriage preparation program in the Diocese of
Harrisburg.
Please note: couples from the
parish contemplating marriage should call the pastor one year before a
tentative date. Father Rozman, ext. 212
Ministry to Persons who are Deaf - Social
and spiritual support group and an opportunity to celebrate the
Eucharist weekly through sign. Joan Langendijk and Ginny & Sandy
Duncan, coordinators, Margaret Peters, staff ext. 222.
Parish Advocate -
A parish advocate is a person who assists the pastor in working for and with parishioners with disabilities. The
advocate strives to assist parishioners with disabilities to become full
participants in the life of the Church – spiritually, physically and
socially. Jim Donahue 599-0264, Father
Rozman, 232-2169, staff, ext. 212.
Pastoral Council - Recommends parish policy to the pastor, facilitates
communication with all areas of mission within the parish.
Council members are elected by parishioners mid-summer for a
three-year term, and meets monthly at the rectory. Father Rozman, 232-2169 ext. 212;
Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Prayer Chain - A group of people committed to praying for special prayer requests that are
called in---always welcoming anyone who would like to share in this
ministry. Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Respect-Life Committee - Meeting quarterly to discuss ways and means of helping
people to know the life issues of our time.
Council of Catholic Women, Ann Notarfrancesco, coordinator.
Rosary Leaders - Lead the congregation in the Rosary
before Masses in May and October. Father Rozman, ext. 212.
Vocation Awareness Committee - Parishioner
efforts to encourage religious vocations within the parish through
prayer, encouragement and education. Knights of Columbus, coordinator.
Welcoming Newcomers -Coordinates social events to welcome new parishioners
. Pastoral Staff and Stewardship Committee.
Young Married Families Ministry -
Coordinates special events and support for married couples with young
children. Father Rozman, Ext. 212.
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Liturgy
Altar Servers - For young people grades 5
through 12 and for adults. Serving at the altar on weekends and/or
holydays. John Stuckert, coordinator, Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
Cantors - Leading the congregation in song
at weekend liturgies. Must be experienced singer. Audition required.
Irene Woodard, coordinator. Nicholas Basehore, staff, ext. 224.
Cathedral Choir (Adult Choir) - Singing at
one liturgy a weekend. Experienced singer. Audition required. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, September through June, and
Sunday mornings. Nicholas Basehore, staff, ext. 224.
Cry Room - A nursery is available during
the 9:30 Mass for parents who need to leave Mass with their young
children. Becky Fair, staff ext. 211.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Help to
distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at the Celebration of the
Eucharist on weekends and/or weekdays. Must be high school age or
older. Call for further details. Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
Greeters - Helping with
hospitality at weekend liturgies by welcoming participants, passing out the
music bulletin, taking care of special
needs, and
straightening up the church after services. Steve Brouse, coordinator,
Margaret Peters, staff ext. 222.
Hospital Visitation -
Weekly visitation of
parishioners in local hospitals, enhancing the ministry of the hospital
chaplain. Please note: in order to receive a visit you, a friend or a
relative must call the parish office with the appropriate information,
as the hospitals no longer do this for you..
Father Rozman and Deacon Clark, contact persons, ext. 212 or ext. 223
Instrumentalists and Organists - Willing to
use your talent at special liturgies throughout the liturgical year.
Nicholas Basehore, staff, ext. 224.
Lectors - Proclaiming the Word of God at
the Celebration of the Eucharist on weekends and/or weekdays. Must be
high school age and older. Michael Billo - 234-2431, coordinator,
Margaret Peters, staff ext. 222.
Liturgical Sacristans - Helping to prepare
for the weekend liturgies in between Masses and special events at the
Cathedral Church. Don Weedon, coordinator, Margaret Peters, staff ext.
222.
Ushers - Helping with
hospitality at weekend liturgies by welcoming participants, taking care of special
needs, passing out the weekly bulletin, taking up the collection, and
straightening up the church after services. Steve Brouse, coordinator,
Margaret Peters, staff ext. 222.
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Social
Justice
Adopt-A-Family - Assists with goody baskets to the less
fortunate between the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
Gianna Veno, coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, staff ext. 223.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Program - Breakfast is served every Saturday
morning to those in need. Volunteers
report to Cathedral Hall from 6 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Duties include cooking, cleaning and serving. Susie Brehm,
coordinator.
Sunday Evening Dinner Program - Dinner is served every Sunday evening
to those in need. Volunteers
report to Cathedral Hall from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Duties
include cooking, cleaning and serving.
Barry &
Jacquie Ryan, coordinators.
Shining Light Thrift Shop – Serves
economically disadvantaged individuals by providing clothing, household
goods, and domestics through free and discount programs. Volunteer
opportunities available in the shop Wednesday through Saturday.
Other volunteer opportunities available such as working with businesses
to gain needed items; eBay sales, etc.; working with schools/businesses
to do drives for needed items; fundraising; handyman services; etc.
Contact Connie Hanna at 652-8283.
Thanksgiving Food Drive - Coordinates the food gift cards
distributed to the poor of the City of Harrisburg from a collection
taken on or around Thanksgiving Day.
Winter
Overnight Outreach - Assists a program coordinated by the
Christian Churches United to offer shelter to the homeless during the
cold winter months.
Located at Susquehanna Harbor / Safe Haven, 1805 North 12th
Street, Harrisburg, from December through March. Father Rozman,
staff ext. 212.
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Ecumenism
Ecumenical Activities – Joining our brothers and sisters from
other faith traditions through prayer experiences together Deacon
Clark, coordinator.
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Financial
Administration
Buildings and Grounds Committee - Lending
expertise to the physical needs of the parish plant. John Bircher, staff
Finance Committee - Advises the pastor on
the temporalities of the parish. Helps to raise awareness and money for
the needs of the parish and the community at large through such programs
as the Lenten Appeal and the tithing program. Doug Colson,
chairperson. Father Rozman, staff, ext. 212.
Money Counters - Helping to count the
collection on Sunday morning and Monday morning. Bill Rarick,
coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
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Other
Supportive Ministries
Bulletin - The primary means of
communicating with the parish. Please note: submissions (including
inserts) should be made to the office before 10:00
a.m. on the Tuesday before the weekend to be published, earlier for holiday weekends. Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
Calendar - All parish and non-parish events
must be cleared and scheduled. Dates, times and building use must be
submitted on the proper forms. Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Cathedral Gift Shop - Located in the lower
level of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Gift Shop sells books, cards,
rosaries, artwork, and many other Catholic related items. Hours
are Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. Volunteers are always welcome. Terry Wert,
manager. Lubiann Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Cleaning and Maintenance - Helping to take
care of the physical plant by sharing gifts of labor and skills. John
Bircher, staff.
Council of Catholic Women (CCW) - Empower
and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
Mary Ann Baranowski, president.
Garden Club - Taking responsibility for one
of the flower/shrub beds around the Cathedral Church. Michael Billo,
coordinator, John Bircher, staff.
Liturgical
Linens / Vestments - Taking care of
the vestments, cleaning the sacristy and altar area in the Cathedral
Church. Jean Aycock, coordinator, Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
Office Volunteers – Helping with clerical work in the office
on an “as needed” and “as available” basis from Monday through
Thursday 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. and
1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Office
is closed from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
Friday hours are 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Lubiann
Reichert, staff, ext. 223.
Public Relations -
Keeping the parish and
the community at large informed through various media, such as flyers,
posters, etc. Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
State
Street Academy of Music - Please
click for link to website.
Web Site - A further attempt to keep the
parish and visitors "in the know" regarding activities, opportunities
for service and ministry. Margaret Peters, staff, ext. 222.
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Diocesan Programs in Which the
Parish Participates
Please contact the Diocesan Center at (717)
657-4804
to inquire about Cursillo, Marriage
Encounter, Teen and Young Adult Programs, etc.
The Diocesan
website is www.hbgdiocese.org for more information
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Non-Parish Program Meeting at
the Cathedral
Al-A-Non - meeting with relatives of alcoholics
for support. Tuesdays at 12:00 noon, Cathedral Hall Teen Room. Rob Cowman
- 737-6016, contact person.
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