Across the Aisles: St. Joseph Church, Ambler – Catholic Philly

Across the Aisles: St. Joseph Church, Ambler

Sacristan and usher Caitlin Grobaker helps take up the collection in support of the parish.

Posted September 18, 2014

The parishioners and clergy of St. Joseph Parish in Ambler, Montgomery County, gathered together for Mass on Saturday evening, Sept. 13. Father Eugene M. Tully, pastor, celebrated the Mass and was assisted by Permanent Deacon Francis T. Clark. St. Joseph’s, located at 16 South Spring Garden Street in Ambler, was founded in 1920. Four Masses each weekend are celebrated at the church. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

John Stasik lights a votive candle in the church and prays for a loved one.

John Connie and Donna Finite pray before Mass.

Rosemary Jacob (left) and her niece Sarah Leakey say a prayer before Mass.

Cantor Jessica Swillo and organist Lisa Gallagher lead the congregation in song.

Maria Folin and fellow parishioners listen to the readings.

Terra Westhaus and her son Owen listen to the readings at Mass.

Sacristan and usher Caitlin Grobaker helps take up the collection in support of the parish.

Extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, Kathy Martin, distributes holy Communion.

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