Ministries
Altar and Rosary Society
The St Stanislaus Altar and Rosary Society is the oldest organization in the parish and is open to all adult parishioners. We foster devotion to the Blessed Mother through praying the Rosary as a group and caring for the Altar Linens and Holy Water fonts. We meet on the second Monday of the month September to November and January to May, watch the bulletin for times. Please contact Eileen Holmes at 215-362-7034 with any questions.
Archdiocesan DeSales Society (Deaf Apostolate)
For 2025-2026, Mass is offered in American Sign Language on Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Apr. 26 & May 24 at 11:45 am in the Parish Center Chapel.
Sunday Mass is interpreted in American Sign Language at the 9am Mass in Church every Sunday except the above dates.
Our Sunday Mass is interpreted thanks to our parish volunteers.
For more information or questions, visit deafcatholicphilly.org.
Bereavement Ministry
The Bereavement Ministry of MMR and St. Stanislaus meets monthly at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, and at St. Stanislaus. Please visit the Bereavement Ministry page here.
Divine Mercy Cenacle
The Saint Stanislaus Divine Mercy Cenacle is a parish ministry that works to share the message of Divine Mercy through words, deeds and prayer. Our work of mercy is to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the sick and dying. Our Prayer Shawl Ministry provides ‘shawls’ created with love and prayer to those who are struggling physically, emotionally or spiritually. If you would like the Cenacle to pray for a loved one who is sick or dying please contact Eileen at 215-527-0269. Members (2) are available to pray the Chaplet at the bedside of your loved one.
“At the hour of their death, I defend as My own glory every soul that will say this chaplet; or when others say it for a dying person, the pardon is the same. When this chaplet is said by the bedside of a dying person, God’s anger is placated, unfathomable mercy envelops the soul, and the very depths of My tender mercy are moved for the sake of the sorrowful Passion of My Son.” (Diary of St. Faustina #811)
Visit thedivinemercy.org for information and prayers such as the Divine Mercy Novena.
Mass Greeters
If you would like to help everyone feel at home when they arrive for Mass, then this ministry would be wonderful for you. The only requirements are that you bring a friendly face and greeting and are willing to come to Sunday Mass 20 minutes early. If you are a parent, you are welcome to greet parishioners with your children. Confirmation students can earn SERVICE hours. All you need is an open heart, all we need is YOU! Please contact Mrs. Sharon Bellitto at sabellitto@verizon.net and let her know what Mass time you normally attend and how often you are willing to volunteer each month
Devotions and Enrichment
Flame of Love Rosary
You are invited to join in prayer at our FLAME of LOVE ROSARY every 1st Saturday at 3:30pm in the Church.
Lectio Divina
Lectio began under the leadership of Sister Cecilia Hervas, RA, in 2004, and is held in the Parish Center at 1:0pm0 on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Our style of Lectio: reading, praying and reflecting on the Gospel for the coming Sunday using 3 H’s to keep us focused. First we read the passage as information, with our HEAD, as though we never heard it before. The second time we read the passage, we do so with our HEART, trying to allow it to reach us spiritually. The third time, with our HANDS to take it with us and apply it to our lives. Every encounter with God’s Word moves us closer to Him. And in the style of Lectio, our discussions moves us closer to each other.
Miraculous Medal Novena
Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal takes place every Saturday after the 8am Mass in the Church. The Miraculous Medal was manifested to Saint Catherine Laboure in Paris, France, in the year 1830. Saint Catherine’s description of the apparition of Our Lady makes it clear that the medal originated with the Mother of God herself.
Moms in Prayer
Moms In Prayer is a group of everyday mothers who come together to pray for their children, grandchildren and the schools they attend. This includes all levels of education in public, Catholic and private schools. Our children have many concerns and needs. We welcome you to come and join us as together we lighten that burden by praying with you for your children. Come experience the power of prayer which is magnified as we join together and pray for our children. We meet the first Monday of each month at 7pm in the Parish Center. ALL you need is an open heart, all we need is you. Our leader Sharon Bellitto welcomes you to email her at sabellitto@verizon.net. Please note MOMS IN PRAYER in the Subject line
Preparing for Sunday Scripture Group
Want to learn more about Scripture, particularly the readings for each Sunday, but don’t know where to begin? Join us weekly to read, reflect and share how each of the upcoming Sunday readings speak to you, guided by the online Catholic Bible commentators from the St. Louis University The Sunday Website. No previous Bible experience/knowledge is necessary! Attend either the Tuesday morning session at 9:15am or Thursday evening session at 6:45pm in the Parish Center. Each session will last no more than 75 minutes and there is no cost or requirement to come every week. Interested in learning more? Email deboraheeble@gmail.com
Prayer Line
The prayer needs of our parishioners are emailed to this group of “pray-ers” to pray for the intentions specifically requested. To place someone on the Prayer Line, please call the Parish Center at 215-855-3133, or email your request to info@ststanislaus.com.
Please note: Since the bulletin is a published document, and due to HIPAA rules, only immediate family members can put a person’s name on the bulletin list. The Prayer Line is a private email that only includes first name and last initial.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed after the 8am daily Mass Monday through Saturday.
Secular Franciscan Order
Please visit the Secular Franciscan Order page here.
That Man is You
That Man is You! combines Scripture, current research in social and medical science, and Church wisdom to address the pressures facing men in our modern society. It looks at the leadership role that has been entrusted to men and addresses the temptations and struggles men face in a culture that attacks authentic manhood. We meet every Friday in the parish center at 6:30am for coffee and breakfast, followed by a video presentation, and ending with group discussion. For more info and registration, please contact Hunter at stantmiy@gmail.com.
Yearning to Yarn?
Join us as we “yarn” on the 3rd Saturday each month after the 8am Mass (@8:45am) in the Parish Center. Perhaps you already ‘yarn’ and would like to share your talent with someone who is ‘yearning to yarn’? Once you’ve become a ‘yarner’ perhaps you’ll share your talents in a Work of Mercy to help provide Prayer Squares/Shawls for our parishioners who are in need of prayer. Any questions, please contact Eileen at 215-527-0269 or Jeanne-Marie at 215-450-0042.