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Come and visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is exposed 24 hours per day, 7 days

Serve at funeral masses as lectors and communion ministers

Coordinates extraordinary ministers and lectors

Open to boys and girls in the fifth grade or older, and men and women of all ages. Assist at masses, funerals, weddings, and prayer services.

Support for those grieving loss

Two donation events yearly

Youth sports programs emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship

Religious education program is for public school children from grades K through 8. Classes held September to May. Includes Vacation Bible School.

Pray with our Blessed Mother to petition our Lord for the end of abortion. Meets Thursdays 8:00 a.m.

Bring communion to homebound, nursing homes, and hospitals

Oversees parish budget and finances

Organization for girls from kindergarten through high school

Proclaim sacred scripture and intercessory prayers at Mass on Sundays, holy days. Serve as greeters and participate in church events.

Pray the Hail Mary 1000 times and conclude with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Last Saturday monthly, 11am-3pm.

Greet parishioners and manage collections

Provides a catechesis or explanation of the Catholic faith to adults. Eight-week program with weekend retreat.

Collaborates with Bishop and Pastor on parish ministry

Opportunity for teenagers to continue their journey of living the Sacrament. High school youth groups meeting weekly with annual retreat.

For those discerning Catholic faith

Meets at 7pm on the first Monday (after the first Sunday) of each month, September-December and March-June. Maintains altar and sacristy.

Programs: fruit baskets for shut-ins, Giving Tree, meals at St. Joseph's Elizabeth, sandwich program for Newark

Issues supermarket gift certificates; operates parish food pantry; Thanksgiving food drive

Networking and scholarships for alumni and current students