HOMEBOUND VISITATION MINISTRY
Do you know someone who would benefit from a visitor? Someone who is no longer able to attend mass but desires to continue to have that connection to our parish? Someone who is looking for some socialization?
That is the mission of the Homebound Visitation Ministry; to provide social conversation and compassion to those who are lonely. If you know of someone who would enjoy monthly social visits, please call Donna Ferguson at 973-334-2070, Ext. 207.
LECTORS
Contact: Chris Leone
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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:
email: [email protected]
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 once 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.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Contact: Donna Ferguson (973) 334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Donna Ferguson (973) 334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
GOOD SAMARITANS
Contact: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
The Martha Ministry is a group of women and men who dedicate themselves to the care and maintenance of the sacristy, altar and church.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
Contact: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
The Playgroup is for preschool children and their parents/guardians. Its purpose is to teach children to interact with each other and act as 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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
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: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]
RESPECT LIFE
Contact: Rectory Office- 973-334-2090
e-mail: [email protected]