The Mission of Evangelization

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - a program of teaching, faith sharing and fellowship for those interested in joining the Catholic Church. Call if you are interested in attending or if you are interested in helping with the program. Teresa Zellner, coordinator, Father Rozman, Staff ext. 212.

Landings - inviting inactive Catholics back to the Church through small support groups of active parishioners who share their love and faith with each other. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Small Church Communities - regularly scheduled special events throughout the year for parishioners who meet in small church groups bi-monthly. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Parish Missions - Evangelization Committee Robert O'Donnell, coordinator, Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211

Home Visitations - Father Rozman - ext. 212

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The Mission of Religious Education

Adult Religious Education Committee - determining the religious education needs of the community and designing programs to meet those needs. Preparing such programs as the Lenten Rice Bowl Series or Scripture Courses. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff, ext. 211.

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.

Cathedral Consolidated School - interest in supporting the grade school through service or material contributions. Mary Ann and Jack Hillenbrand, Cathedral Parish members of the Board of Directors. Sister Mary Agnes, SCC, Principal - 234-3797.

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. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff, ext. 211.

Sunday School of Religion (CCD) - 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. Margaret Peters, Principal , Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Baptism Preparation - preparation for and following after the sacrament of Baptism. Includes an in the home interview with parents and godparents (when possible). Robert O'Donnell, coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Summer Bible School Program

Bible Study Groups - In Development

Workshops - In Development

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Pastoral Ministry

Young Married Families Ministries - a program for families with children from infancy to pre-school gathering for social, support, discussion and learning. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Marriage Preparation - couple to couple program of mentoring - interest in helping with marriage preparation at the Cathedral - for married couples. Please note: couples from the parish contemplating marriage should call the pastor one year before a tentative date. Father Rozman, ext. 212

Vocation Awareness Committee - parishioner efforts to encourage religious vocations within the parish through prayer, encouragement and education. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Respect-Life Committee - meeting monthly to discuss ways and means of helping people to know the life issues of our time. Rob Pugliese and Ann Notarfrancesco, coordinators, Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

Social Activities Committee - planning and executing social functions for the parish on a regular basis such as the parish picnic, parish socials. John and Marlene Stuckert, coordinators, Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Pastoral Council - recommends parish policy to the pastor and assists in Pastoral Planning. Please call if you have suggestions, ideas, comments. Father Rozman, 232-2169 ext. 212; Staff, Lubiann Reichert, ext. 223.

Blood Bank - helping with the administration of the parish Blood Bank through mailings and other types of clerical work. Ilene Bennett, coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Ministry with the Elderly - Mary Ann Shutty, ext 211.

Parish Care Program - assistance to senor citizens and the homebound through Eucharistic Ministry, advocacy and linking a special needs parishioner with a parish "buddy". Mary Ann Shutty, coordinator - ext. 211

Parish Newsletter - The Cathedral Chronicle - a quarterly accounting of parish activities and items of interest. Always looking for parishioners to help with this project. Margaret Peters, Staff ext. 222.

Archives - helping to display and maintain parish historical records, photos and memorabilia. Polly Kozlosky, coordinator, Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Garden Club - taking responsibility for one of the flower/shrub beds around the Cathedral Church. Michael Billo, coordinator, John Bircher, Staff.

Prayer Chain - call for special prayer requests and/or call if you would like to be part of those who pray for special requests. Lubiann Reichert -coordinator.

Bereavement - Ann Feeney McGovern, coordinator, Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211

Welcoming Newcomers - Pastoral Staff

Young Adults

Scouting Program - Sister Mary Agnes, SCC - 234-3797

Knights of Columbus - Grand Knight: Tom Santanna, Father Rozman, Staff 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. Cleo Pherribo, coordinator. Nicholas Basehore, Staff ext. 224.

Cathedral Ringers -Adult Handbell Ensemble (must read music) - rings monthly at weekend liturgies. Nicholas Basehore, Staff ext. 224

Children's Liturgy of the Word - for children grades 1 through 6. Children celebrate the Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 a.m. Mass in Cathedral Hall and return to parents for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext. 211.

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.

Ushers and Greeters - helping with hospitality at weekend liturgies by welcoming, taking care of special needs, passing out the bulletin, taking up the collection and straightening up the church after services. Steve Brouse, coordinator, Margaret Peters, Staff ext. 222.

Ministry to the Hearing Impaired - 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.

Nursery - a pre-school baby sitting program during the 9:30 a.m. liturgy on Sundays. Sitters are always needed. Margaret Peters, Staff ext. 222.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - distributing the Body and Blood of the Lord at the Celebration of the Eucharist on weekends and/or weekdays. Must be high school seniors and older. Call for further details. 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. Father Rozman and Deacon Clark, contact persons, ext. 212 or ext. 223

Church Environment Committee - planning and executing designs for the church sanctuary to reflect the various seasons of the Church liturgical year. John Bircher, Staff

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.

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Social Justice

Shining Light Thrift Shop - serves the poor by providing clothing and household goods at reasonable prices or through gift certificates. Connie Hanna, contact person 234-2436

Saturday Morning Breakfast Program - Susie Brehm, Coordinator, Mary Ann Shutty, Staff - ext. 211

Medical Ministry - Rita Wambach, coordinator, Mary Ann Shutty, Staff - ext. 211

Thanksgiving Food Drive - Mary Ann Shutty, Staff - ext. 211

Advocacy Programs for Housing Assistance, Employment and Discrimination

Emergency Homeless Shelter - Mary Ann Shutty, Staff - ext. 211

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Ecumenism

Ecumenical Activities - joining our brothers and sisters from other faith traditions through prayer experiences together. Deacon Charles Clark, - ext. 223

Downtown Ministerium - Father Rozman - ext. 212, Deacon Clark - ext. 223

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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. Please call if you have suggestions, ideas, comments. Chairperson, Joe Santanna, Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

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: coordinators are asked to have announcements in writing and submitted to the office before noon on Tuesday. 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.

Church Cleaning Sacristans - taking care of the vestments, cleaning the sacristy and altar area in the Cathedral Church. Jean Aycock, coordinator, Margaret Peters, Staff ext. 222.

Cleaning and Maintenance - helping to take care of the physical plant by sharing gifts of labor and skills. 

Office Volunteers - helping with clerical work in the office on an "as need" and "as available" basis. Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Parish Office - serving the clerical needs of the parishioners and staff from Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Closed 1-1:30 p.m. for lunch. Friday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Lubiann Reichert, Staff ext. 223.

Pastoral Staff - responsible for aiding the pastor in the day to day administration of the parish. Please call if you have suggestions, comments, ideas, etc. Chairperson, Father Rozman - ext. 212, 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.

Web Site - an alternative 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

Call 717-657-4804 or visit their website at www.hbgdiocese.org

Cursillo - a weekend experience in faith sharing and community. Weekends for men and weekends for women - adults, any age. Colette Fazzolari and Albert Schmidt, contact persons.

Marriage Encounter - for married couples who would like to enhance their faith life together. A weekend experience.

True Colors - a weekend retreat program for teenagers from around the diocese emphasizing community and personal relationship with God. Mary Ann Shutty, Staff ext.211.

Young Adult Search - a weekend experience in spiritual growth and fellowship for men and women out of high school to age 30ish. Parish Office .

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Non Parish Programs Meeting at the Cathedral

Al-A-Non - meeting with relatives of alcoholics for support. Tuesdays at 12:00 noon, Cathedral Hall Library. Rob Cowman - 737-6016, contact person.

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