A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

The Contemporary Guitar Choir’s primary function is to  provide liturgical music for the 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass throughout the year.

The Holy Name of Jesus Council of Catholic Women (CCW) was founded at the beginning of our parish, by a small group of women who shared a commitment to our faith and the moral values of God and our Catholic Church.

This ministry provides a small cold luncheon after the funeral Mass, if the family so desires.  We have several committees:

HNJ Girl Scouts welcomes all girls in kindergarten through high school in our multi-level troop. 

In November, 1982, Bob Wright, a second degree black belt and a Green Beret veteran of the Vietnam war, announced in the church bulletin of a karate class forming at Holy Name.

If you are a practicing Catholic man, age 18 or older, we welcome you to join the leading organization of Catholic laymen. 

The Legion of Mary is a world-wide lay apostolate in the Catholic Church.

“Whom shall we send…and who will go for us?” “Here I am Lord…send me!” These words are sung every year during graduation at Westminster Choir College!

Natural Family Planning (NFP) provides a powerful system of fertility education and charting.

The Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with implementing, at the parish level, the mission of the Diocese of Harrisburg.  The primary goal of the Parish Pastoral Council is total and continual parish spiritual renewal and outreach.

The Parish Advocacy Ministry assists the Pastor in working for and with parishioners with disabilities to become full participants in the life of the parish spiritually, physically and socially.

Our parish has a Prayer Line consisting of about 60 members. 

To place someone on this line, please contact the Parish Office. It is important that you first obtain the permission to do so from the individual or a family member. Names may also be printed on our public Prayer List (bulletin & website), if desired.

The Respect Life Ministry at Holy Name of Jesus leads efforts throughout the year to help end abortion and restore respect and legal protection for every human life. 

Join us in prayer for those family members who have lost their way from the Catholic Faith and provide community and prayerful support for one another. Meetings will be held the second Saturday of each month, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in St. Bernardine Hall.

DID YOU KNOW? Holy Name of Jesus has a chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Attention men! Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father?

The Wings of Yarn Prayer Shawl Ministry was formed in 2007 and has become a source of comfort to others in need. 

The Women of Grace® Study Program leads women on an exciting journey to discover the gift of authentic femininity™, holiness of life, and woman's purpose and mission in the world today.

Boys CYO Basketball, Girls CYO Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer

The Holy Name of Jesus CYO Boys’ Basketball program offers a recreational activity in which friendly competition enables young athletes to develop their skills without the pressure of winning at any cost and within the CYO tradition of placing winning and losing into a Christian perspective.

This program is open to all girls in grades 5-8 registered with HNJ Parish and attending either HNJ School or Religious Education. 

St. Margaret Mary's is welcoming Holy Name of Jesus School & Religious Education students in grades 3-8 to compete on their 2022 Track & Field team this spring. 

Holy Name of Jesus Youth Ministry: (Re)ignite the Fire!