St. Martha's Church
Holy Spirit Parish
Fairmount Springs, Pennsylvania
About Our Church

Religious Education: Classes are offered through our Church School of Religion each Sunday during the academic year from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. for students in grades Pre-K through 8. While sacred music and liturgical instruction is included throughout the year, students are encouraged to participate in the St. Cecelia Choir which meets from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Sunday. High school religious formation is offered through monthly Youth Group gatherings.


Parish Registration: New members are always welcome. Any parishioners entering, leaving, or moving within the parish should contact the parish office.


Baptisms: In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal meeting. Parents should contact the parish office well in advance to make arrangements.


Marriages: Couples contemplating marriage should notify the parish office at least one year before the date on which they wish to marry. This should be done before any other arrangements are made. A "Pre-Cana" meeting is required.


Homebound: Holy Communion is brought to the homebound by the Priest in conjunction with First Friday, or by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at other times. Please call the parish office for this service.


Rite of Christian Initation of Adults is the official five-stage process the Catholic Church uses to receive adults into the Faith. Anyone interested in becoming Catholic and joining the R.C.I.A. program should contact the parish office.


Parish Ministries: Parishioners are encouraged to take an active part in parish life. Liturgical ministries include altar servers, lectors, and ushers. Social ministries include the Men's Association, Ladies Club, and the Flower and Garden Club. Youth ministries include the Parish School of Religion and Youth Group. Music ministries include the adult choir, St. Cecelia choir, instrumental ensembles, choral scholar program, and cantors.