These young people assist the priest at Mass and other liturgical functions. Open to boys and girls in Grades 4 and beyond. They are presently trained by the pastor.

These are parishioners who volunteer their services to the parish to proclaim the Word of God and lead the General Intercessions at parish liturgies on Sundays and other occasions

The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the monstrance in Our Lady of the Eucharist Chapel in the Effatha Center twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. Parishioners and people from neighboring parishes spend time there in adoration. It is our aim to have you spend an hour a week at a specific time and on a specified day each week before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, although shorter visits may be made also.

The mere fact that you take time out at a specific time each week to spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament pleases Him very much and is in itself a prayer of great faith.”  Whether you can commit to a full hour or a half-hour (or you are already doing so), please let us know.  You can call the Rectory to sign up or let us know when you sign in at the Adoration Chapel.  Help us fill the 100 hours that are not explicitly covered by an individual. 

Greet and provide hospitality to all who enter the church. They also help people to find a place in the pews, and take up the collections. All parishioners, male and female, and especially the youth of our parish, are encouraged to become ushers/greeters.

Cantors or Leaders of Song are adult men or women, youths who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, who proclaim the Psalms and lead the assembly in song at parish liturgies. They are auditioned by the Music Director.

Instrumentalists, especially those who play the organ, guitar or other instruments that would enhance the sung prayers of the community are always welcome. New members are always welcome.

The Adult Choir sings at the 10:00 AM Mass every Sunday, September through the last Sunday of May. Choir practice is held every Thursday at 7:30 PM. High School students and adults are encouraged to become members of the Adult Choir. The choir plays an important role during the Christmas, Holy Week and Easter liturgies.

Scouting activities foster religious development, camping, service and leadership training. Emphasis is placed on personal achievement in each area. Boys, with the help of adult leaders, are motivated to strive for high moral, ethical and religious standards consistent with the scouting creed and the Catholic faith. New members are welcome and new leaders are always needed.

A scouting program which promotes recreational and service activities in the context of Christian values. Girls, 6 through 18, strive to realize their potential for personal growth as caring, responsible, self-directed and aware persons. New members are always welcome and new leaders are always needed.

Provides many spiritual, social and athletic activities for our youth. Adults coach, encourage and support our young people. Dedicated representatives and adult advisors share ideas and plan upcoming events. Sports include basketball, soccer and softball. Parents are encouraged to work with officers to provide our youth with fun and fellowship among their peers. The CYO is run by a board of five members.  Children are required to be active members of our parish and attend Sunday masses.

A group of men and women who conduct social and fund-raising events. They assist with catering and provide hospitality at parish events and receptions. They also operate the kitchen at Bingo.

Women and men dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Devotions, which include Rosary, Sodality and Miraculous Medal Prayers, followed by Mass are every Wednesday in Church at 7 pm with the Rosary followed by the Novena prayer.  On the first Wednesday of each month, there is a 7:30 pm Mass.

There is beautiful blue box made just for Mary, with everyone’s special intentions, which is brought to Mary, during the Novena prayer.  Also anyone can bring flowers and present them to Mary at the same time.  During the year, there are many socials, like our bake-less bake sale, and annual Easter Basket.  Our first Social in September is to welcome everyone back to Mary.  In January, we attend a Mass for all living sodalists.

May is the busy month with the crowning of Mary and then the instillation of new members and officers.  At the end of May, we have our Sodality Mass and have a social or a banquet.  Sodality is also involved in other activities with our parish.  If you you would like to join the Sodality please join us on a Wednesday evening.

Members meet every Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Social Hall. Bingo and Cards are part of the recreation. Members also indulge in a monthly luncheon. There are occasional trips! If interested, please call the rectory.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Elementary School is accredited by the Middle States Association. Beside the Principal and faculty, there also are a librarian, art, computer, music and physical education teachers. The school offers primary grades one through eight, plus half day and full day pre-school and full day Kindergarten. Realizing Christ as a lover of humanity, our school seeks to inculcate a deep spiritual life in the children. Christ is the reason for the school and, as such, the school strives to bring each individual into union with Christ that He may penetrate their lives.

Holds meetings to keep parents informed of programs and operations of the school. Brings in guest speakers. Holds fund-raisers to help fund supplies and equipment that is needed. Gives a complementary baptismal shirt to all children who are baptized. Headed by a board of parents who work with the pastor and principal.

Classes are held on Monday evenings for children attending public school. Volunteer catechists serve as teachers. These catechists include parents of students and other interested parishioners. Anyone interested and willing to assist as a catechist or helper or as a classroom aide is welcome. We offer catechist training and many opportunities for our teachers to attend workshops or conferences. Classroom aide positions are available also to anyone who has reached Junior High School age or older. Substitute teachers are needed to fill in on an occasional basis. The program is under the direction of the Director of Religious Education, 215-945-4680.

The Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults become members of Catholic Church. The process is concerned with the total formation of the person into believing with the Church community (doctrinal formation), living with the Church community (practical formation), praying with the Church community (liturgical formation), and serving with the Church community (Apostolic formation). This gradual development begins in September and culminates in the baptism, confirmation and the reception of First Eucharist at Easter. Additional information may be obtained by calling the rectory at 945-4487 or the Director of Religious Education at 215-945-4680.

A child oriented program that recognizes and capitalizes on the child s interest, capabilities, and eagerness. It is conducted for one week during the summer and is open to children in Grades K through 4. Catechists, volunteers and helpers are always needed. Training is provided.  To register please print form - VBS Registration

Classes for parents and sponsors of children to be baptized, held once a month in the rectory on the second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM. Arrangements must be made prior to the instruction by calling the rectory. One confirmed, practicing Catholic is required as a god parent or sponsor; there may be two sponsors, one male and one female. A baptized Christian is permitted, in addition to the Catholic sponsor, as a Christian Witness. The Sacrament of Baptisms usually celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM. Arrangements may be made at the rectory to have an infant baptized during Mass. Arrangements may be made by calling the parish secretary.

Our parish hosts an AA group that meets every Monday in the Social Hall Annex at 7:30 PM. An NA group meets every Thursday in the Social Hall Annex at 7:30 PM. Reservations are not required to attend. Call the parish secretary for additional information.

A parish food pantry that operates in affiliation with Catholic Social Services. This precludes duplication of services and affords the truly needy four area the food they need. The Cupboard is open on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Parishioners donate non-perishable foods for distribution. This food may be placed in one of two containers in the vestibule of the church when they come to Mass. Some twenty households are assisted every month with this food through Martha's Cupboard. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this project.

Operates in conjunction with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This precludes duplication of services. Locally, the Society distributes clothing to the poor and helps people with housing. Clothing collections are made every fall and spring.

We currently have a St. Vincent de Paul bin located next to the rectory.  Please drop off clothing and bedding in this bin.  St. Vincent de Paul picks up weekly and distributes the clothing.  Mattresses, books and such are not accepted at this bin.  These items can be brought when a clothing drive is scheduled.