Ministries

Altar Guild

These ministers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the altar and sacristy (vessels, candles, altar linens and various other items needed for our many liturgical celebrations). The ladies work in teams. 
Contact Leona Steffens             (Photo Album:)

Altar Servers

The Junior Altar Servers are 7th or 8th grade parishioners, boys or girls, who assist the priests during our liturgical celebrations. Periodic training is held for new altar servers throughout the year and once trained they are assigned a rotating Mass schedule. Contact Fr. James Tucker at the Parish Office.

The Adult Altar Servers serve the worshipping community by assisting the presider at weekday and funeral masses. Contact Deacon Earle Connelly at the Parish Office.

Children’s Liturgy  

The Liturgy of the Word for children is a celebration of God’s Word for young children to help them understand the Word of God from a lectionary designed especially for children. Each Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass, children in Grades 1 through 5 are invited to another room during the Liturgy of the Word with a trained catechist. Children return to the main assembly to share in the Liturgy of the Eucharist with their families. Catechists are needed for this ministry. Contact Angela Connelly at the Parish Office.

Cross Bearer

The privilege of carrying the Cross to the altar at the beginning of the Mass is a simple, special and meaningful way to serve the Lord during the Mass. We need volunteers to carry out this ministry. Contact Deacon Earle Connelly at the Parish Office.

Day of Reflection for Eucharistic Ministers

On the Eve of Corpus Christi all Eucharistic Ministers gather in Church for a time of prayer and reflection.

Environmental Ministers

Volunteers work in cooperation with the Pastor and Liturgy Committee to plan and prepare the environment of the church based on the liturgical seasons. Contact Catherine and Nina Carabott.

Eucharistic Ministers

Responding to their baptismal call to Christ’s ministry, parishioners assist our priests in distributing the Holy Eucharist at weekday and weekend masses, bringing the Body of Christ to the sick and shut-ins at home, and to our local hospitals and nursing homes. Training is required. Contact Father James Tucker at the Parish Office.

Gift Bearers

The privilege of carrying the “Gifts” to the altar during the mass is a simple, special and meaningful way to serve the Lord during Mass. Volunteers are needed to carry out this new ministry.

Hospital Ministry

A dedicated group of men and women who bring Holy Communion to patients at Meadowlands Hospital, Secaucus. Orientation is provided. Contact Sr. Dianne at the Parish Office.

Ministers of the Word (Lectors)

Lectors proclaim the Word of God, welcome and lead parishioners in the petitions at Sunday and special occasion masses.
Training is required. Contact Beth Flynn (201-864-5818).

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers and Greeters)

Ministers of Hospitality welcome parishioners and guests as they arrive for services and escort them to pews. They take up the offertory and oversee special requests that insure a respectful assembly. They provide a welcoming presence as worshipers enter our church. Orientation is provided. Contact Helen Larson (201-865-0248).

Music Ministry

The Adult Choir leads the parish in song at liturgies, particularly at the 10:30AM Sunday Mass and other liturgical functions such as the Christmas Midnight Mass, the Triduum, Easter Sunday, and Confirmation. Regular practices are scheduled. 
To join contact John Zisa at the Parish Office..

Choir Practice ….7:00 PM, Marian Room, Wednesday

Filipino Choir consists of Filipino parishioners who lend their voices at different masses throughout the year to enhance the richness of the services, including Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, and the Feast of the Divine Mercy. They also provide liturgical
music during Filipino religious celebrations such as the Feast of the Santo Nino, Santakruzan and Flores de Mayo, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Simbang Gabi, and the First Saturday Devotion. To join, contact Ruben Cordova at 865-0153.

Choir Practice …..8:15 PM, Friday/Saturday

Penance Service

Communal penance services are celebrated during Advent and Lent. These services allow individual confessions usually within the context of community preparation and thanksgiving.

Prayer Group

The Prayer Group of Our Mother Mary’s Children meets every Saturday at the 8:00 AM Mass and leads the congregation in the Rosary and novena prayers to Our Lady of Fatima and the Divine Mercy. A fellowship is held every first Saturday of the month after the prayers. This is open to individuals who want to deepen their faith and enhance their walk with Christ through Mary our Mother. Contact Puring Prudente 348-2047.

TUESDAY PRAYER MEETING --The Tuesday Prayer Group meets at 7:00 pm every Tuesday in Notre Dame Hall. In an informal setting, participants reflect on scripture, praise God in song, share experiences, and pray for special intentions and healing. Please come, we'd love to see you.

Prayer Partners

Prayer partners provide a spiritual link of prayer and support for our Confirmation candidates. A great spiritual link for our confirmed teenagers and caring parishioners. Contact Mrs. Angela Connelly at the Parish Office.