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MINISTRIES
† Liturgy and Worship
LITURGY AND WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Contact: Fr. Stan Slaby (908) 725-0072 This team is made up of staff and parishioners who plan the expression of the parish's weekly liturgies, major feasts and seasons of the liturgical year. ADULT ENGLISH CHURCH CHOIR Contact: Lucy Mazareski (908) 725-0072 The Adult English Choir leads the assembly in sung prayer, which adds beauty and solemnity to our worship. The Choir sings at the 10:00AM Mass on Sunday as well as provides music for all special and festive celebrations in the church. Rehearsals are held on Thursday nights. Sacred Heart Church Adult Choir ADULT POLISH CHURCH CHOIR Contact: Frank Kopacz (908) 725-0072 The Adult Polish Choir provides leadership in music for the 7:00AM and 11:30AM Masses on Sunday as well as music for all special and festive celebrations of Mass in the church. Rehearsals are held on Friday nights. CHILDREN'S CHOIR Contact: Lucy Mazareski (908) 725-0072 The Children's Choir leads the music worship to enhance the prayer of the assembly for the Children's Mass at 10:00AM on the first Sunday of the month. Group promotes early participation in liturgy for all children. Rehearsals are held on Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The Children's Choir POLISH YOUTH SCHOLA Contact: Fr. Stan Slaby (908) 725-0072 Bogdan Król (908) 725-0072 Members of the Polish Youth Schola lead the music worship to enhance the prayer of the assembly during Polish worship services. Group promotes participation in liturgy for young adults. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Contact: Deacon Bill Stefany (908) 725-0072 Men and women chosen from the parish community and appointed by the Bishop are entrusted with the special responsibility of assisting priests and deacons in distributing Holy Eucharist at Mass. They also bring the Body of Christ to hospitalized and homebound parishioners. Special training is required for this important ministry. LECTORS Contact: Deacon Bill Stefany (908) 725-0072 (English) Antoni Niecikowski (908) 725-0072 (Polish) Men and women (high school age or older) who proclaim the Word of God during Sunday Liturgy and other liturgical celebrations. Volunteers are needed for both English and Polish languages. Candidates need to be good readers and comfortable speaking before a large group. Training is provided. Please click here & check your schedule... ADULT ALTAR SERVERS Contact: Deacon Bill Stefany (908) 725-0072 Male and female parish member's age 18 and older needed to assist in the service of daily and funeral Masses. Duties include proclaiming the Word of God and assisting the priest. All adults are welcome as well as former altar servers or lectors. Training is provided. YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS Contacts: Susan Klein & Elaine Rubin (908) 725-0072 Boys (grades 3 and older) needed to assist in service at Masses, weddings, funarals and other liturgical celebrations. Servers are placed on a schedule to serve Masses throughout the year. Training is provided during regular monthly meetings. Please click here & check your schedule... CHILDREN'S LITURGY Contact: Fr. Stan Slaby(908) 725-0072 Cheryl Sharbaugh (908) 725-0072 The Religious Education Program coordinates this special Sunday celebration for our children. This Liturgy is designed to break open scripture readings from Sunday's liturgy more at the children's level of understanding. The Children's Liturgy is celebrated on every first Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM Mass. The youngest members of our parish community are invited to be lectors, ushers and greeters. There is also a special Christmas Eve Liturgy, where children, dressed in costume, perform a tableau of the Gospel in celebration of the Birthday of Our Lord Jesus Christ. During this celebration, along with the tableau, the children of the parish act as lectors, ushers and greeters. The celebration originated on December 24, 1993 in celebration of the parish's 75th anniversary. CHURCH USHERS Contact: John Snow (908) 725-0072 Group of men assisting parishioners and guests during religious services in our church. They greet, seat, collect the offering, distribute liturgical programs and parish bulletins as well as assure parishioners' safety during medical emergencies. SACRISTAN Contact: Magdalena Daus (908) 725-0072 Sacristans maintain the altar and sacristy and prepare for liturgies by arranging the bread, wine and sacred vessels. Training is provided. DECORATING COMMITTEE Contact: Dolores Serra (908) 725-0072 This group of parishioners plans and decorates our church for Christmas, Easter, sacramental ceremonies and other liturgical celebrations. † Christian Formation
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS
Contact: Charlotte Snow (908) 725-0072 Group of Catechist teachers who assist the Director of the Religious Education Program for children (grades 1-8). The group helps the children grow in the practice of their faith and in the development of their prayer life by explaining what the Church believes and teaches and also prepares them for the reception of the Sacraments. Catechists and aides are always welcome, formation and support is provided. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Contacts: Deacon Bill Stefany (908) 725-0072 RCIA provides an atmosphere of prayer, support and sharing on the journey towards initiation for those seeking membership in the Catholic Church, and for those seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. This group of parishioners is dedicated to executing the RCIA process for the Parish Family work with the Director or Religious Education in teaching/sharing their Catholic faith with adult individuals who are interested in becoming members of the Catholic Community. Anyone wishing more information on coming into the Catholic faith or completing the Sacraments of Communion and/or Confirmation are encouraged to attend. YOUTH GROUP Contact: Michelle Mundt & Mary Ellen Zangara (908) 725-0072 All 7th and 8th grade students from Sacred Heart parish are invited to join Sacred Heart Youth Group. Youth ministry usually meets once a month in St. John Neumann Catechetical Center. The youth involved have a lot of fun participating in social and service activities, prayer services and other planned events. Participation in Youth Group strengthens one's faith in God, provides opportunities to serve the community and gather with other young adults. SACRED HEART SUMMER CAMP Contact: Mary Ellen Zangara (908) 725-0072 Children from grades 1-5 are welcome to participate in the annual week-long Summer Camp, which is usually held in the middle of July. Themes for the yearly camp are based on various doctrines of the Catholic Faith. Adult parishioners act as camp counselors and are assisted by 7th and 8th grade students, who act as senior counselors and complete the core staff. Special training and certification for all staff members are required. VOCATION COMMITTEE Contact: Fr. Stan Slaby (908) 725-0072 This group is made up of interested parishioners who are involved in promoting awareness of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Through prayer, this committee will foster an atmosphere that is encouraging and supportive of vocations. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS Contact: Fr. Stan Slaby (908) 725-0072 - English, Fr. Slawomir Romanowski (908) 725-0072 - Polish Spiritual Direction, a powerful Catholic tradition, is offered in the parish for anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with God through the sharing of their religious experience with a Spiritual Director. Appointments are on an individual basis. † Community Enrichment
MONTHLY PARISH BREAKFAST † Kidzz Corner
My Dear Young Parishioners,
Welcome to this new addition to our website dedicated especially to you. We want to use this new tool of communication to let you know that you are important and loved. Our whole parish family extends its support and encouragement to you in your journey of faith to a deepening of your relationship with Jesus. Your active participation as altar servers, choir members and lectors is appreciated, as is your wonderful witness to Jesus simply by your youthful presence every week in the pews. |
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