Parish office staff across the Diocese of Allentown gathered June 24-26 for the first diocesan Parish Office Staff Retreat Days, a chance to reflect on their roles as “the face of the parish,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert, and how they answer God’s call through their daily administrative work.
The retreats took place over three consecutive days, and staffers could attend the day and location of their choice.
Locations included Holy Cross, New Philadelphia on June 24; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem on June 25; and Holy Guardian Angels, Reading on June 26.
Those in attendance were parish secretaries, administrative assistants, directors of religious education, and business managers, among other roles.
“I love interacting with everyone in our parish family,” said Anne Sitarick, director of music ministry and parish secretary of St. Mary, Kutztown, reflecting on her role working in the parish office.
Heyde Hernandez, a secretary at St. Peter the Apostle, Reading since 2017, said her mother encouraged her to apply for the position at the parish. Though initially hesitant, Hernandez said she now feels a sense of “belonging” and finds meaning in “advocating for Spanish-speaking parishioners.”
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