We Worship, We Teach, We Care.
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish invites you to share the gifts of your time, talent and treasure with our community. We also welcome our summer visitors to share their talents with us during your stay in the Poconos. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, check out our list of available ministries and feel free to reach out to the contacts listed below:
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers: Steve Glinane, 977-4617; sglinane2013@yahoo.com
Lectors: Mary Finkernagel, 350-1654; mfinkernagel@hotmail.com
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Diane Lake, 646-4594, dianemlake@live.com
Holy Communion to the Sick: Diane Lake, 646-4594; dianemlake@live.com
Joyful Noise Choir: Juliet Dunham, 646-3507;juliet.dunham@gmail.com
Music Ministers: John Marcinkowski, 646-5309; jjm1105@ptd.net
Ushers: Joe Zeller, 443-9882; savingwings1@yahoo.com
Minister Scheduling: Joan Aronowitz, 991-5519; jaronowitz@live.com
Sacristans: Rene Ponce, 646-0884; Lynnette Smith, 839-9346; tomlyn65@ptd.net
Youth Liturgy Group: Mary Finkernagel, 350-1654; mfinkernagel@hotmail.com
Christian Education and Faith Formation
Coordinator of Faith Formation/Pastoral Associate: Melissa Laverty, 646-6424; St.MaxMelissa@Outlook.com.
Please see Melissa regarding adult education and formation, Religious Education, catechists, sacramental preparation, Vacation Bible School and Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
RCIA Coordinator: Lynnette Smith, 839-9346; tomlyn65@ptd.net
Youth Ministry: Lillian Namik, 646-9217/908-319-4128; jtp15@hotmail.com
Prayer and Spirituality
Cornerstone (Women): Veronica Conte, 972-6034; g420pa@hotmail.com
Terry Logan, 215-805-8224; mtlogan5@ptd.net
June Schott, 646-0379; jschott@ptd.net
Cornerstone (Men): John Baab, 242-2102; poconobaabs@ptd.net; Mike Logan, 234-8166;
mlogan7572@yahoo.com
Immaculata Prayer Group: Diane Royall, 646-4707
Prayer Network: Gail Rullis, 646-7060; grullis@ptd.net
Prayer Shawl: Carolyn Devereux, 578-6262; calico51791@gmail.com
Rosary Makers: Diane Royall, 646-4707
Scripture Sharing: Melissa Laverty, 646-6424, St.MaxMelissa@Outlook.com
Social Concerns/Outreach Ministries
Bereavement Support Group: Lynnette Smith, 839-9346; tomlyn65@ptd.net
Family Promise: Mary Miraglia, 234-6646; miraglia@ptd.net; Sue Snell, 646-7163; snell@epix.net
Food Pantry: Joan Luethi, 646-2331; joanluethi@yahoo.com
Helping Hands; Jean Galt-Sockol, 727-542-2280;javistard@yahoo.com
Home Visitation: Fr. Sean Carpenter, 646-6424
Lazarus Bereavement Luncheon: Lynnette Smith, 839-9346;tomlyn65@ptd.net
Meals on Wheels Drivers: Sue Snell, 646-7163; snell@epix.net
Social Concerns Committee: Mary Miraglia, 234-6646; miraglia@ptd.net; Sue Snell, 646-7163; snell@epix.net
St. Max Cares: Jean Galt-Sockol, 727-542-2280; javistard@yahoo.com
Other Committees, Organizations, Areas of Service
Activities Committee: Joan Rinehimer, 646-2520
Craft Fair: Pam Cimeo, 484-686-5801; pcimeo@yahoo.com
Finance Council: Mike Kummer, 516-633-5523;plt389@hotmail.com
Golf Tournament: Mike Castellano, 646-6007;miketeri1963@aol.com
Grounds and Maintenance: Colin Devereux, 956-7488; cjpd32@gmail.com
Jordan Ministry (Baptismal Garments): June Schott, 646-0379; jschott@ptd.net
Christening Keepsakes: Mary Howe, 646-6283
Knights of Columbus: Jay Crandall, 236-5038; ljyandall@yahoo.com
Office Assistance: Marion Colvin, 646-6424; mcol@ptd.net
Parish Pastoral Council: Maureen Rinehimer, 954-2189; mrinehimer@misericordia.edu
Picnic Committee: (August 12 Picnic), Rich and Melanie DePerro, 972-8990; melaniedeperro@yahoo.com
Stewardship: Father Sean Carpenter (Temporary), 646-6424