HOW WILL YOU
SERVE?
No matter your age, at Saint John Paul II Parish, we believe you have God-given gifts and talents. So the question is, how can we help you to use those gift to glorify God and work towards the sanctification of Port Richmond?
MINISTRIES AT
ST. JOHN PAUL II
HOW CAN WE SERVE
YOU?
St. John Paul II Parish is here to serve the community of Port Richmond. We want to assist with your spiritual, physical, and social needs!
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
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Liturgical ministries are ministries that assist with the celebration of Mass (liturgy). These include altar servers, lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion.
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For more information, please call Carol Glass at (215) 620-3810
SERVICE MINISTRIES
CARING FOR CAREGIVERS
Are you someone who is caring for a family member, loved one, or friend who has a significant illness? Are you someone who is caring for a family member, loved one or friend who has some type of disability? If so, the Caring for Caregivers group may be able to help.
For more information or to join our group, please call the Parish Office at (215) 739-3500 and leave a message for either Marge Pliszka or Deb Shirley.
YOUTH MINISTRY​
JPII TEENS
Join other teens in the parish for food, fun, and faith! JPII Teens is a group for all rising 7th-12th graders of Port Richmond. Run by faithful young adults from the Port Richmond area, our goal is to provide your child with a space to have healthy fun, meet other Catholic teens, and grow their relationship with Christ.
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For more information, contact Seminarian Dominic Sceski at dsceski@scs.edu​
MEN & WOMEN'S GROUPS
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Lay Catholic men serving the Catholic Church and their community by acts of service and fundraising throughout the year. For general information on the Knights of Columbus organization, you can visit www.kofc.org.
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For more information, contact Bud Steward at stewart3282@comcast.net
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COR (MEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUP)
The COR Men's Bible Study meets every other Saturday at 7 AM in St. Adalbert’s. All men 18 years and older are welcome.
For more information, contact Brian Parks at (267) 968-4993. ​
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WOMEN AT THE WELL (WOMEN'S SERVICE GROUP)
The Women at the Well group puts together gift bags for newly baptized members into our Catholic family, as well as assists in other forms of service throughout the parish.
For more information, contact the Parish Office at (215) 739-3500
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DEVOTIONAL MINISTRIES​
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SODALITY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
The Sodality of Our Lady of Fatima is a Catholic Marian society dedicated to fostering devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly as she appeared at Fatima. It is a branch of the larger Sodality of Our Lady, which itself has a history dating back to the 16th century. The Sodality of Our Lady of Fatima focuses on promoting the messages of Fatima, encouraging daily Rosary prayer, and promoting the First Saturday devotion.
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For more information, contact the Parish Office at (215) 739-3500
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ROSARY GROUP
The Rosary Group meets every Sunday at 7 PM, location rotates between churches to pray the Rosary together. Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers lead each decade–youth are especially welcome!