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Eucharistic ministers are those who regularly distribute the Eucharist at parish liturgies, take communion to the sick, and in other ways have the care of the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. Eucharistic ministers are called to this ministry either by the pastor, the community, or perhaps their own desire to bear the body of Christ to their neighbors.

Ministers of hospitality are called to greet those who enter and make them feel welcome. Members of this ministry are called to be at least 10 minutes early for their service so that the church or other facility is adequately prepared. They include air conditioning or heat on, windows opened or closed, adequate seating for all, church steps cleared and salted in inclement weather, and to properly escort people to their seats, especially those who arrive after the service begins.

Ministers of the word are those who lector, that is proclaim the scriptures to the congregation assembled for worship. This requires all the adequate preparation that the work of God demands. Those who proclaim the word of God in religious formation classes for the young, in the rite of religious initiation for adults who wish to be baptized, as well as those who wish to learn more and update their Catholic faith are called to this ministry. In order to do all of the above properly demands time for preparation. Good presentation and a prayer life are needed to support the work done in this ministry.

The Music Ministry consists of the Music Director, organist, other musicians, cantors, adult choir and children's choir. If you have an interest in being a part of the Music Ministry, please feel free to get involved. The choirs meet on alternate Sundays following 10 a.m. Mass.

The social concerns ministry is an outreach to the poor and the homeless. At various times of the year, food is prepared and served by the members of this ministry for the homeless in the Bergen County Community. Other social actions in this ministry are normally taken care of individually, confidentially and on an as needed basis.