All parishioners are encouraged to become actively involved in one or more parish organizations, programs or projects. This gives us an opportunity to share our God-given talents with the rest of the parish community. It also provides us with a chance to get to know other parishioners better and to experience a sense of belonging.
ALTAR SERVERS
Contact: John Cammarata
(973) 335-1969
e-mail: stpeterpar@optonline.net
Fourth graders or older who have an interest in this ministry may contact John Cammarata to arrange for training and scheduling. This ministry assists the priest at Sunday Mass as well as other special Liturgies.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Contact: Deacon Bob Lang (973) 334-2090
e-mail: ralife8@aol.com
Since Vatican II it is considered necessary and prudent to ask lay persons to share in the privilege of distributing Holy Communion at Mass and to the sick who are unable to worship with the parish community.
Eucharistic ministers are available to bring Holy Communion and to pray with the sick, the shut-ins, and the elderly of our parish.
Candidates must be fully initiated adult catholics, and attend mass regularly.
LECTORS
Contact: Richard Trapp/Maureen Hoppe
e-mail: richardtrapp@optoline.net
cbcmm@optlonline.net
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at our liturgical celebrations. Their ability to communicate clearly and with conviction enables the parish community to appreciate the Word of God more deeply. All lectors receive a yearly workshop in public proclamation of the Gospel. Lectors serve from 1 to 4 times per month.
USHERS
Contact: James Marcinkiewcz-973-428-4664
Our ushers are men, women and young people who welcome fellow parishioners to liturgical events. Their warmth, hospitality and sense of order help create a suitable environment for Liturgy. Among their responsibilities are: distributing bulletins, assisting the gift-bearing family, guiding the congregation in the communion procession, and taking up the offering.
PRE-CANA (Marriage Preparation)
Contact: Lou & Carol Chiocco (973) 335-6625
email: lougc.chiocco@gmail.com
Saint Peter's Staff and community offer their resources in assisting engaged couples in their preparation for the celebration of marriage. Pre-Cana sessions are offered twice a year. Couples who have been married and would like to share their faith with engaged couples in the Pre-Cana program should contact the rectory.
Our fall pre-cana session has been completed.
We would like to express our thanks to Fr. Yohan,
our married team couples and all the prayer couples for being a part of the best pre-cana program in the diocese.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Contact: Sr. Sylvia Berzinski (973) 334-2090
e-mail: srsylvia@optonline.net
Two six-week Bereavement Support Groups are offered each year. The purpose of the group is to be a support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The sessions are educational and supportive, giving opportunity for questions, discussion and sharing. Details are in the Sunday Bulletin.
FOOD PANTRY
Contact: Sara Fourounjian (973) 334-2090 x202
email: sarafourounjian@optonline.net
GOOD SAMARITANS
Contact: Nancy Shelly- 973-402-8976
The Good Samaritans assess the social needs of the parish.Their aim is to empower the community to fulfill the Church's mission of love, justice, freedom and peace by responding in an organized way to the human needs of each person and to the community as a whole. The Good Samaritans meet monthly.
MARTHA MINISTRY
Contact: Joan Laurino (973) 335-8670
The Martha Ministry is a group of women and men who dedicate themselves to the care and maintenance of the sacristy, altar and church.
MINISTRY WITH THE DEAF
Contact: Mary Ellen Dolan (973) 299-8393
This ministry provides programs for both adults and children. The 10:30 a.m. Sunday mass on the first and third Sunday of the month is interpreted in sign language for the deaf. Also there is a deaf adult spirituality group that meets once a month on the last Friday of the month. Adult deaf parish members can also serve as Eucharistic ministers. The ministry also provides CCD class for deaf children every Wednesday afternoon, during the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
The St. Peter's Rosary Society is sponsoring a Women's Day of Reflection on Saturday, March 24 ,2018. It will be held in the church hall following Mass at 8:00 in Our Lady's Chapel . We will have a continental breakfast following the Mass. Our program will feature Dr. Patricia Bartle; The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our day will end with Benediction. All are welcomed to attend. Please call Liz Dennis to let her know if you are going to attend at 973-335-4091. We will be selling Gravesite Crosses on March10-11 and March 17-18 at all Masses. Order forms are available in the bulletin. They are $8.00 each. Any questions, please call Liz Dennis at 973-335-4091. Our meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. except during the months of June, July and August in the church hall. All are welcome.
ART AND ENVIRONMENT
Contact:
This ministry is dedicated to enhancing our sense of worship and other liturgical celebrations. Time, creativity, enthusiasm and energy are employed by the committee to decorate the church for the liturgical seasons and principal holy days of the church year.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Contact: Dr. Pat Bartle- 973-265-8736
The Liturgy Committee at Saint Peters affords people the opportunity to be involved in the long-range planning and evaluation of the overall parish liturgical practices.
PEANUTS PLAYGROUP
Contact: Amanda Quinn at 973-884-0941.
The Playgroup is for preschool children and their parents/guardians. Its purpose is to teach children to interact with each other and act as an emotional support for parents. The group meets every Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. in the Church Hall. It is open to all children of the parish from birth to age 5. Parents must accompany and supervise their children. There are some outings, such as pumpkin picking in October, and occasionally other trips. All parishioner s are welcome to join us with their children each week.
BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP
Contact: Mary Ann Lisa (973) 335-6963
The Bible Discussion Group meets each Thursday evening from 7:30 9:00 pm. This group is open to all parishioners to learn more about the Word of God and its message for their lives. Please consult the Sunday Bulletin for more information.
GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Contact: Vincent Aperawic – (973) 386-9356
This club is an organization for men and women sixty years of age and older who are interested in participating in discussions, trips and parties. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month at Parsippany Community Center, Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha from 11:30 3:00 p.m.
BOY/ CUB SCOUTS
Contact: Gary Mitchell- 973-428-0126
The basic purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to build character and to foster better relationships among themselves, society, and the government. They also aim for fitness in body, mind, self-control and self-respect.
GIRL SCOUTS
Contact: Cindy Warner- 973-267-9718
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Contact: Pat Sherlock (973) 334-4511 and Jeanne Jackson (973) 334-3578
Caregivers Support Group meets monthly in the Convent on the 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 PM. The purpose of this group is to give respite to those who care for loved ones. It is facilitated by former caregivers and registered nurses.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Bill Adams- 201-602-3621
RESPECT LIFE
Contact: Rosemary Fleming (973) 586-1105
Linda Pasquale- 973-316-8762