CHRISTIAN SERVICE MINISTRIES
“Our parish serves the community through a variety of ministries dedicated to helping others in Christ’s name.”
Living the Gospel through Compassion and Action
“Parishes are called to reach out to the hurting, the poor, and the vulnerable in our midst in concrete acts of charity.”
Matthew 25 Discipleship in Practice at St. Thomas of Villanova, our outreach ministries bring Christ’s love and mercy to life—serving neighbors, supporting families in crisis, and responding with urgency and compassion.
“Parishes are called to reach out to the hurting, the poor, and the vulnerable in our midst in concrete acts of charity.”
Matthew 25 Discipleship in Practice at St. Thomas of Villanova, our outreach ministries bring Christ’s love and mercy to life—serving neighbors, supporting families in crisis, and responding with urgency and compassion.
✝️Our Mission The scriptural call to love our brothers and sisters is not just a mandate to act—it's a way of life. At St. Thomas of Villanova, our outreach ministries bring Christ’s love and mercy to life.
- We serve individuals and families in need.
- We support one another through prayer and service.
- We act with urgency and compassion in pursuit of justice.
Get Involved
We invite you to serve alongside us in meaningful outreach that:
- Provides comfort and care to the vulnerable
- Supports families in crisis
- Addresses hunger, homelessness, and isolation
- Reflects Christ’s love in action
Check the Parish Bulletin and the Home Page for current volunteer needs.
Ready to help?
Click here for volunteer opportunities
Learn More
Discover the ministries making a difference every day.
Click here for a full list of ministries
📬 Contact Us
Renee Massaua
Director of Christian Service
📧 [email protected]
📞 610-525-4801 x221
PICTURED - MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS BELOW
Volunteers from the parish celebrated a successful year of online tutoring with a beautiful party for tutors, students and their families held at the Aquinas Center in Philadelphia. The parish’s online tutoring program with the Aquinas Center runs from October-May.
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Parishes are called to reach out to the hurting, the poor and the vulnerable in our midst in concrete acts of charity. Just as the gospel tells us our lives will be judged by our response to the 'least of them' so too our parishes should be measured by our help for the hungry, the homeless, the troubled, and the alienated in our own community and beyond" (U.S. Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light)
The scriptural call to love our brothers and sisters is clear. Scripture messages represent not just a mandate to perform certain acts, but a prescription for living a Christian life. They challenge each of us, individually and as a community, to alter our lives so that they are truly marked by Christ's spirit of love and compassion.
The outreach ministries strengthen our parish and put faith into action. These ministries put names and faces on issues; they strengthen our prayer, touch our families, and give direction and urgency to our efforts to work for greater justice. For more information on any of these ministries please contact Renee Massaua [email protected]
The scriptural call to love our brothers and sisters is clear. Scripture messages represent not just a mandate to perform certain acts, but a prescription for living a Christian life. They challenge each of us, individually and as a community, to alter our lives so that they are truly marked by Christ's spirit of love and compassion.
The outreach ministries strengthen our parish and put faith into action. These ministries put names and faces on issues; they strengthen our prayer, touch our families, and give direction and urgency to our efforts to work for greater justice. For more information on any of these ministries please contact Renee Massaua [email protected]
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Ministry of the Month - Family Promise
(formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network) Our parish hosts families experiencing homelessness 5 times a year. We need volunteers to assist with this very important ministry. Some of the ways you can help: Provide a meal, be an evening host, be an overnight host, and assist with move in or move out. Please contact Renee Massaua for further information. |
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CASSEROLES FOR ST. JOHN'S HOSPICE
St. John’s Hospice is greatly in need of pre-cooked casseroles. Every day they provide over 350 lunchtime meals to homeless people in Philadelphia close to the Convention Center. PICK UP CASSEROLE TINS AND LIDS in the lobby of the parish office Monday - Thursday 9AM - 4:30PM. We are looking for volunteers who can make a casserole and bring it to our freezers located in the room outside the elevator in the lower level of the Rosemont Chapel. Casserole tins are also available on the top of the freezers. Any home cooked casseroles must have a protein, i.e., meat and/or beans. Please label and date your casserole with masking tape. If you have any questions, or need recipes for the casseroles, please contact Renee Massaua at 610.525.4801 ext. 221. For recipe ideas, go to St. John's Hospice Casserole Recipes. |
MLK DAY - Thank you to all who came out to do service at STV Parish. Service with a Smile!
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Click Here for a List of Current Christian Service Ministries
"Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you." St. Augustine