Community
Carnival Committee
The Carnival Committee plans and executes the annual School carnival, a significant fund raising activity for the School. This includes scheduling, coordinating the activity with the different components of the School and local authorities, advertising, purchasing supples, soliciting contributions and volunteers, assigning the volunteers to a particular job and time, and managing the operation and receipts during the event. It also involves initiating events at the carnival which will attract the largest possible crowds. All are welcome to participate.
Notre Dame Home & School – Jennifer O’Doherty – 610-952-4180 Jennifer.odoherty@cbpref.com
Children’s Drama Program
This program allows children in the Parish, attending Notre Dame de Lourdes School or attending OLP Prep Program to participate. The program performs an annual Broadway show in the early Spring at the OLP Parish Center/Gym and usually performs four shows. The program encourages building community, fostering self-esteem & confidence, promoting communication, nurtures collaboration & teamwork & cultivates empathy and understanding. It also promotes the arts and provides growth opportunities for all varieties of learners. Besides being incredibly fun, musical theatre helps young people develop many of the skills necessary in today’s world. The production normally begins with auditions in the Fall and some rehearsals before the end of the year. Full production begins in January with preparations for the show to include set build and design, costume groundwork, rehearsals and planning for the show.
Jackie Basquill 610- 247-2437
Christmas Bazaar
The Christmas Bazaar Committee is to organize our annual Christmas Bazaar which is a huge fundraiser for the Parish and is usually held the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Donna Lane 610- 690-4415
CYO- Catholic Youth Organization
Our Lady of Peace Parish offers our youth the opportunity to grow in Faith and a relationship with God. Children will grow great sense of sportsmanship and learn the meaning of teamwork.
Mathew Calamita 610- 952-2171
Finance Council
The Parish Finance Council is an advisory group established by Canon Law and oversees the management and overall financial performance of the Parish. This Council reviews the Parish investment managed by outside Financial Advisors. It periodically reviews the financial reports generated by the Parish Business Manager in order to ensure that the Parish is fiscally responsible meeting all of its debt obligations. The Council further reviews the strategic long term capital building improvement needs of the Parish’s two location campus.
Ralph Cicalese 610-416-1048
Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council was established to review the necessities and desires of the Parish to include, but not restricted to fund raising, ground and building improvements, social and community obligations, and the spiritual growth of our Parishioners. Together, we will be dedicated to inspire and strengthen all members to know our Faith and serve the needs of others.
Deacon Bill Koniers 203- 395-6242 / Jackie Basquill 610-247-2437
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The members of this ministry come together in fellowship to provide hand crafted baby blankets for our parish baptism families and blankets for our pre-k program nap times ( we call them “napgans”), as well as hats and scarves in support of outreach ministries caring for those in need throughout the Philadelphia area. The love of crocheting and knitting, and love of neighbor, are combined into a prayerful ministry that offers community and support to its members while providing a tangible way of welcoming our young parish families, and comforting those in need of a little help along the way. We meet most Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the St. Joseph room at Notre Dame school. All are welcome regardless of skill level, and crochet instruction is available (even if you have never crocheted before). Please contact Kerrigan McKay, (215) 287- 7808 if you have any questions or would like to visit.
Kerrigan McKay 215- 287-7808
Ushers
Information to come.