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	Spiritual Ministry

	Parishioners of St. Mary's Parish are encouraged to participate in activities of growth and enrichment in their religious beliefs through:

Prayer & Worship


	Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament	Sacrament of Reconciliation
	Pray 15 Minutes a Day for the Parish	Outreach to the Sick & Elderly
	Rosary


		Faith Sharing


	Faith Sharing	Scripture Study
	Moms & Tots	Small Faith Sharing Communities


		Retreats


	Reconciliation & 1st Communion	Advent Family
	Confirmation	R.C.I.A.


		Prayer & Worship


	Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in our chapel from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on the third Tuesday of the month. Evening prayer is recited, a reflection is offered and Benediction is celebrated. On First Friday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in our chapel from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.


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	Pray 15 Minutes a Day for Parish

Parishioners pray for our parish at home. They pray especially for our parishioners, for our sick and for special parish projects..


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	Rosary

The Rosary is prayed after mass on Tuesday morning.


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	Sacrament of Reconciliation

	The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered:
		4:00 - 4:25 PM on Saturday
		Before each Mass on Sunday
		By appointment
		Communal Reconciliation during Advent and Lent, at which, three priests are available


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	Outreach to the Sick & Elderly

Msgr. Scheaffer, Sr. Kathleen and Special Ministers of the Eucharist visit our shut-ins, nursing homes, Kutztown Manor, Topton Home, Gracedale Personal Care Home and the hospitals, regularly. Special arrangements may be made for hospital visits. Mass is celebrated at the Topton Home on the first Friday of each month and Kutztown Manor on the third Thursday of each month.


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		Faith Sharing


	Faith Sharing		Coordinator: Sr. Kathleen White, MSC

A group of parishioners meet for prayer, study, reflection and mutual support on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Pastoral Center. All adult parishioners are invited to participate.


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	Moms & Tots		Coordinator: Ann Pirnot

A group of moms and tots get together for prayer, reflection on Scripture and mutual sharing on a weekday between 10:15 and 11:30 AM at the convenience of the group. All moms are invited. Baby sitting is provided.


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	Scripture Study		Coordinator: Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer

A group of parishioners meet to study Scripture following the Little Rock Scripture Study Program. The group meets when possible on the first and third Sundays of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.


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	Small Faith Sharing Communities		Coordinator: Darla Molnar

Small Christian Communities gather to share faith, build community, and reach out in mission:

Members of Small Christian Communities grow in faith by sharing their stories, by reflection on Scripture, by the study of Catholic doctrine, by praying together and by supporting one another in prayer.
Members of Small Christian Communities develop community by strengthening their relationships with one another, by increasing an awareness of their unity in Christ though the liturgical celebrations of the parish and by involvement in on-going and evolving parish activities.
Small Christian Communities encourage a real sense of mission - within the group, to the parish, and to the world by hearing and responding to the transformative message of the Gospel.

Presently there are about 15 groups of parishioners participating in the program.


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		Retreats


	Reconciliation & 1st Communion		Coordinator:Ann Pirnot

Retreats for children, who will receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time, and their families are offered as a preparation for the reception of these sacraments.


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	Confirmation Retreat		Coordinator: Sr. Kathleen White, MSC

A retreat is offered to students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.


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	Advent Family Retreat		Coordinator: Ann Pirnot

This retreat is offered for families on a Sunday afternoon in Advent as a way of appreciating the season and helping families celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons in a spiritual way.


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	R.C.I.A. Retreats		Coordinator: Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer & Carol Bogansky

A retreat is offered to the Elect and Candidates for the Sacraments in preparation for reception into the Church. It is usually offered on the Saturday before Palm Sunday.

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