This mission involves all of the programs and activities of the parish that strengthen our sense of being a family of believers - a Christian community.
Women's Societies & Altar and Rosary Society
The purpose of St. Mary's Women's Societies is to promote and encourage spiritual, educational and social programs of the parish through togetherness, friendship, and charity towards all members, and provide a channel through which the pastor may reach the women of the parish as an organized group. Membership is open to all women of the parish age 17 and older. The Women's Societies sponsors many events during the year, including monthly recitation of the Rosary, their Annual Holiday Bazaar held on the second weekend of November and their Annual Communion Breakfast held in March.
Knights of St. Paul Roman Catholic Beneficial Association
For practicing Catholic men between the ages of 16 and 75 years of any parish and residents of Pennsylvania to provide mutual assistance to its members. Chartered in York, PA in 1885.
Perpetual Rosary
Pray one decade of the rosary every day in conjunction with members of our parish family. A schedule is provided semi-annually
Prayer Chain
Parish members pray for those with special needs due to illness, bereavement, or special family circumstances.
Bereavement Committee
Offers assistance to families suffering the death of a loved one by providing a luncheon in the parish hall the day of the funeral. The only charge is for food.
Spanish Youth Group
Open to all young people grades 8 and above, they Youth Group meets every Sunday at 12:30pm in the Youth Room.
Archives
To prepare artifacts of St. Mary's and display historical information.