Deacon
Deacon
Priest in Residence
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Administrator
Director of Maintenance
Music Director
Parish Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Trustee
Youth Minister
Trustee
Liturgical
Adult parishioners serve Funeral Masses and other weekday/Saturday services. Typically asked once every month or two; training takes 15–30 minutes. Contact: info@annunciationchurch.org
Liturgical
Boys and girls in 3rd grade or above who have received First Eucharist assist the priest and deacon at the altar during Mass, weddings, and funerals. Contact: info@annunciationchurch.org
Liturgical
Assists with distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. Ministry teams organized by Mass schedule and by month.
Formace ve víře
Family-based faith formation program for children grades K-6, Junior High grades 7-8, and Confirmation Preparation. Includes RCIA for adults.
Parish Governance & Administration
Fraternal & Service
Liturgical
Collaborates with the Pastor and Parish Pastoral Council to coordinate liturgical celebrations, support all liturgical ministries, and plan seasonal/special celebrations.
Liturgical
Ministers greet people coming to Mass, assist people entering/exiting, operate the elevator, take up the collection, and hand out bulletins. Also assist at special liturgies.
Liturgical
Lectors proclaim the First and Second Readings during Mass. In absence of a Deacon, the Lector joins the Opening Procession raising the Book of Gospels and proclaims the Universal Prayer.
Social Justice & Outreach
Outreach service that brings the Blessed Sacrament to parishioners who are disabled, sick, or confined to homes; visits Residences, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Retirement Centers on a weekly basis.
Liturgical
Cantors and instrumentalists lead the assembly in song, proclaim God's Word through music, and enable full, active participation. Contacts: Eric Van Hoven & Demetria Sardo. musicministry@annunciationchurch.org
Parish Governance & Administration
Social Justice & Outreach
Clergy and deacons visit parishioners hospitalized or confined at home; contact the rectory to request a visit (hospitals cannot notify the parish due to HIPAA).
Social Justice & Outreach
Parish food distribution ministry, open Saturday mornings 8:30–10:00 AM (all Saturdays in June and July). contact: top@annunciationchurch.org
Youth & Young Adult
High school students meet weekly during the school year (Sundays at 6:30 PM) to discuss faith and serve the community. Shared ministry between Annunciation and Our Lady of the Visitation Paramus.