Ministries
Believing, hoping, loving, serving through the heart of Jesus
We invite you to consider sharing your time and talents to promote the mission of our parish.
Click below Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, and Altar Servers to sign up for Mass.
Pastoral Mission
Hospitality Committee
Greets and mentors new parish members
Contact Pam McCarty at 717-394-0757
Funeral Luncheon Committee
Plans and serves luncheon at Sacred Heart
Contact Susan Grover at 717-291-9315
Bereavement Committee
Responds to the needs of those who are grieving
Contact Kathleen Koral at 717-435-9214
Stewardship Committee
Contact Mary Ellen Genoese at 717-808-7393
Evangelization Mission
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Educates those interested in becoming members of the Catholic Church
Contact the parish office for more information.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact Fr. Metzgar at 717-394-0757
Preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism
Contact the parish office at 717-394-0757
Blank form for baptism (Download and fill out)
Faith Formation
Plans programs of ongoing formation in the faith
Contact Mary Ellen Genoese at 717-808-7393
R.C.I.A at Sacred Heart
Read and listen to the story (link below) of those in our R.C.I.A. program who will be brought into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil (Story and video done by The Catholic Witness)
Education Mission
Sacred Heart School
accredited by the Middle States Association
staffed by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and lay teachers.
PK 3, 4, and 5, Kindergarten to Grade 8
Contact Sister Therese Bauer, Principal, at 717-393-8433
Sacred Heart School Board
Advisory group to the pastor and principal for the educational mission of Sacred Heart School.
Contact Dave Sowers, President, at 717-393-3539
Sacred Heart Home and School Association
Promotes parent-school activities
Contact Eva Lefever at 717-682-9342
Sacred Heart Athletic Association
Organizes sports for the children of Sacred Heart Parish
Contact Angie Sowers at 717-393-3539
Lancaster Catholic High School
Serves students in grades 9-12
Contact LCHS at 717-509-0315
Liturgy Mission
Lectors
Read at Mass
Contact the parish office at 717-394-0757
For current Lectors, click below to sign up.
Altar Servers
Altar Servers may be boys or girls who are in the Third grade or higher who have received instruction and training for assisting the priest during liturgy.
Contact the parish office at 717-394-0757 for more information.
Click below to sign up to serve at Mass
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Contact the rectory at 717-394-0757
More information regarding training sign-up information, etc., visit the Diocesan webpage here
For current Lectors, click below to sign up.
Social Concerns and Outreach Mission
Peace and Social Justice
Plans educational events around issues of peace and social justice
Organizes service, especially for the community meal six times a year
Contact Monica Marcinkoski at 717-341-9316
Bridge of Hope Ministry
Support for homeless women
Contact Ken Marzinko at 717-392-7245
Catholic Worker House
Provides shelter, food, clothing, and spiritual support
Contact Ken Marzinko at 717-392-7245
Advocate for People with Disabilities
Contact Maria Hayes at 717-299-4757
Homeless School Children Project
Contact Ken Marzinko at 717-392-7245
Ecumenism and Interfaith Mission
Includes services throughout the year like: Advent Festival of Hope, Community Epiphany Celebration, and Lenten Luncheons
Contact Peter Mastropietro at 717-314-9487
Knights of Columbus Council #867
1575 New Danville Pike, Lancaster 17603
Grand Knight Jim Carr.
