Missionary Hub
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Missionary Hub at St. AlphonsusCatholic. Every Day.
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Director
Mike Hajdak
Email: [email protected] 
Hi! My name is Mike Hajdak (hi-doc). I am an Army veteran who served in Iraq, as well as a retired police officer. I spent several years as an emergency manager for FEMA and eventually transitioned into the corporate world as a Business Continuity Planner—helping organizations prepare for emergencies like hurricanes, fires, and yes… even pandemics. I love our Catholic faith and feel deeply called to help others rediscover the joy of Jesus’ Good News. While there are still many unknowns about the Hub model, that kind of ambiguity is nothing new for an emergency manager! I’m eager to build a network of friendships and help create a welcoming space for all our brothers and sisters to come home. I’m so grateful to be here with you and look forward to meeting you.
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Missionary
Sara Castellano
Email: [email protected] 
Hello All! My name is Sara Castellano, and I am happy to return to Philadelphia as I have relocated from my home and large Italian family in Pittsburgh to be a part of this amazing opportunity. I began my college career at Drexel University, where I first was able to see the beauty of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia by being a part of the Catholic Newman group on campus. From there I felt the call to leave college and give a year of my life in service to serving the poor with Christ in the City in Denver. I finished my college career at Franciscan University studying Theology and Nursing. Since then, I am most excited to begin to know, love and serve those around us to bring Christ’s love more deeply to the heart of the Church—the Parish community.
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Missionary
Meghan Wickersham
Email: [email protected] 
Hi everyone! I’m Meghan Wickersham, I’m originally from Chester County and I was blessed with a large Irish Catholic family that instilled the values of the faith within me from a very young age. I graduated from Pope John Paul II High School in 2017 and went on to Drexel University where I earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. It was in my time in high school and college that I was able to have multiple encounters with Christ that have strengthened my faith to where it is today. Since graduating, over the past 4 years I have been working in process engineering for a life science consulting company. Now I am so excited to answer the Lord’s call to work in ministry full time and help develop what hub life looks like here at St. Alphonsus!
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Pastor
Monsignor Hennessy
Email: [email protected] 
I am very happy to share that the Montgomery County missionary hub has been planted here at Saint Alphonsus. This is an exciting moment for our community. But when I say community, I do not simply mean our parish. Because the missionary hub is in service of all who live in this area, as we seek to reach out intentionally and creatively to those who no longer practice their faith, to those who have never experienced the life of the Church and to those who wish to learn more about our Catholic faith. It is called a hub because our efforts are not meant to draw people only into the life of our parish community, but to draw them into the life of the Church wherever they are and to strengthen every parish and Catholic institution in our area. As a pilot program, we will all be learning as we go. Thanks for your patience and please keep this missionary moment in your pray
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Missionary Hub
Simply put, a Missionary Hub is a way to pursue growth over maintenance.
A Missionary Hub is a dedicated team, planted in an existing parish, where they will concentrate energy and resources to serve people who feel far from the Church. Each hub is fully staffed with a director and two or more full-time, salaried missionaries who integrate pastoral, educational, and charitable ministries for the parishes in their surrounding area. -
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, April 9, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Young Adults ages 21-39, join us for a happy hour on April 9th from 7:00-9:00pm at Wissahickon Brewing in Maple Glen.Read More
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