Our Parish hosts up to three blood drives each year on select Sundays in our Parish Center, where Vitalant (formerly the Blood Center of New Jersey) collects donations. Information about the dates and times of upcoming drives will be included in our weekly Bulletin.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Pablo DePaulis, [email protected] 

The Collection Counters team meets with our Business Manager on a rotating weekly schedule to count the donations collected at our Masses during the preceding week.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Gregg Garden, [email protected] 

Our church interior and exterior are always lovingly adorned with flowers, displays, and decorations to beautify our worship space as we prepare for Liturgical Seasons, Holy Days, as well as throughout the year. This group’s efforts are aimed at helping lead others into the spirit of liturgy and the character of its prayer.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Father Andrew, [email protected]

Our ESL assists non-native speakers in learning English while also connecting with one or more members of our Parish community.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: John Dillon, [email protected] 

Our Finance Council is consultative to the Pastor on the administration on the finances of our Parish, including financial and property management.

If you are interested in learning more about the Finance Council, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Gregg Garden, [email protected] 

Our Green Team thanks and praises God for all creation by inspiring and motivating everyone to protect our world and the environment (as set forth in the Pope Francis’ Laudato si’), as well as to implement these values in our Parish and local community. Among other things, the Green Team celebrates the "Season of Creation" and Earth Day, hosts a Fair-Trade Sale, and coordinates with other Ministries/Activities and the Parish as a whole to promote all “Green” practices.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Marianne Autorino, [email protected] 

On the third Saturday of each month, our Parish collects and delivers fully cooked meatloaves prepared by our Parishioners to Saint John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark so they may be served to those who are less fortunate. Parishioners also provide volunteer services on the day the meatloaves are delivered, as well as on other days, and often bring donated items.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Howard Hardwick, [email protected] 

Our Ministers to the Homebound & Sick visit Parishioners in their homes or local care centers and bring the Holy Eucharist, fellowship, and occasionally faith-based or inspirational items).

If you are interested in participating and/or if you know someone who can no longer come to church and would welcome a visit, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinators directly:
Coordinator: Dom & Mary Melito, [email protected] 

Our Parish Hospitality team organizes and serves as “hosts” at certain Parish events where food and beverages are provided, including organizing, setting up, serving, and cleaning up. Parishioners also share their time and talents by preparing home-baked goods to be served at Parish events.

If you are interested in participating by serving as a host and/or baking, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Joyce Spittle, [email protected]

The Pastoral Council is comprised of the Pastor, a few members of Parish Staff, and 12 Parishioners, with three Parishioners on the Council assigned to each of our four Parish clusters: Word, Worship, Community, and Service. The four clusters report to the Council on the planned, ongoing, and anticipated activities of the various Ministries/Activities that they support. As a whole, the Pastoral Council serve in an advisory capacity to the Pastor and provide a forum where ideas are discussed and recommended.

If you are interested in learning more about the Pastoral Council, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Monsignor Emery, [email protected]

The mission of our Respect Life is to foster a greater awareness in our Parish of the dignity and sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. We commit ourselves to prayer, education, and action in the defense of life, and it actively coordinates and supports the work of several area and state-wide charities and organizations dedicated to protecting all human life.

If you are interested in joining, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Maggie Brinn, [email protected] 

Our Parish has a long history of sponsoring BSA units – Boy Scouts/Troop 6 since 1931 and Cub Scouts/Pack 6 since 1946. Boy Scouts accepts scouts (grades 6 through high school) and Cub Scouts (Kindergarten through grade 5). Our goals are to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime. Scouting works to instill citizenship, character, fitness, and leadership, all wrapped in an outdoor program designed for fun. The advancement program allows scouts the opportunity to earn religious awards in addition to program-level advancement. Boy Scouts meet weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria, while Cub Scouts meet twice per month (and a parent or guardian must attend with their Cub(s)). In addition to regular meetings, there are opportunities for participation in overnight camping trips, canoeing trips, biking trips, and many community and service-based activities.

Parent(s)/guardian(s) of interested children are encouraged to call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or email the leaders directly:
Troop 6 Scoutmaster: Greg Courtright, [email protected]
Pack 6 Cubmaster: Mary Mileski, [email protected]

Through Social Concerns, Parishioners contribute their time and talents in collecting items such as gift cards (for food and necessary supplies), backpacks and school supplies, warm coats, etc., for those in our community who are less fortunate. Members also support the Mass of Remembrance by serving as attendants who welcome and guide attendees.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Dee Taylor, [email protected]

Social Media shares news and updates about our Parish activities and works through various channels (including Flocknote, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) to raise awareness, to educate and inspire, and to encourage even greater interaction, participation, and community spirit.

If you are interested in participating by sharing photos or videos of recent Parish events, or if you would be willing to assist by taking photos, videos, or live streams of future Parish events, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Michelle Winkle, [email protected]

Join other members of our knitting ministry as they meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11 AM in our Parish Center for fellowship and fun. Members enjoy one another's company and knit baptismal blankets for our baptismal candidates, hats, prayer shawls, lap blankets, preemie hats (for the NICU at RWJBarnabas), crosses (for the Confirmation candidates), and more. They welcome requests to knit items as donations for charitable purposes. Parishioners who would like to join, but are unable to attend the weekly gatherings may opt to knit from home (with yarn provided).

If you are interested in participating or have a request for knitted items as charitable donations, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Deb LaMonica, [email protected] 

Several times each year (currently Thanksgiving and Easter), our Parish collects turkeys, hams, other food items, and gift cards for distribution to the less fortunate in our local community and at nearby Catholic charities.

If you are interested in participating, please call the Rectory (973-226-0221) or reach out to the Coordinator directly:
Coordinator: Patty D’Angelo, [email protected]