Bereavement Ministry:
Twice a year we offer a six-week bereavement self-help seminar. The team is trained to facilitate the sessions, which, though structured, consist mainly of providing a safe place to tell their story of loss while being listened to. Listening is the key ingredient of this ministry  Contact: Fran Beshada 732-721-2828
Centering Prayer Groups (Two)
Wednesday morning group meets following the Recitation of the Rosary in the St. Joseph Prayer Room (around 9:10).
Evening group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month @ 7:30pm in the Parish House..Contact:Fran Beshada 732-721-2828
Dining, Dancing and Fun Assist the Pastor in planning or organizing events including publicity, selling tickets, decorating, setup, takedown etc. Contact:Fr. Joe 732-721-0040
Directed Ignatian Retreats:
Retreat In Everyday Life, often called a 'School of Prayer," is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. One making the "Exercises" commits to an hour of prayer and journaling daily using materials provided and meets weekly with a Spiritual Director. It is for people of prayer who want to deepen their relationship with God. Contact: Fran Beshada 732-721-2828
Lazarus Ministry (Funeral Liturgy Planning):
This team of people provides immediate support to a parish family following the death of a loved one. The team assists the family, if they so desire, by walking them through the funeral liturgy helping them make appropriate selections of readings and songs, readers, gift bearers, pall bearers, cantor, etc. We print a funeral program and team members are at the church to welcome family and friends of the deceased.  Contact: Fran Beshada 732-721-2828
Nursing Home Visitation:
Once a month we conduct a Communion Service at Carriage House Manor. We may also make or purchase small gifts for the residents for special occasions. Contact: Karen Bebert 732-727-3804
Spiritual Direction
A ministry in which one person accompanies another in the process of growing in intimacy with the Holy One of God. The focus of the spiritual direction relationship is the directee's experience of God in his or her life and prayers, and the way that communication happens between God and the directee. Life circumstances and struggles may be discussed in spiritual direction sessions. Problem solving, however, is NOT the focus of spiritual direction. Regular meetings with a spiritual director help one to pay attention and to become aware of God in self, others, events, all of life! Contact: Fran Beshada 732-721-2828
Liturgy Planning Group:  Meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Parish House to plan Sunday masses and other liturgical celebrations.  This group prayerfully shares the scripture readings to be used at Masses and then coordinates prayers and music reflecting the theme of the readings.  If you are interested in helping, please contact  Fran Beshada 732-721-2828.
Alter Servers:  The altar serving ministry is comprised of young men and women, grade 3 and up who wish to assist the priest during the Liturgy of the Eucharist on Sundays, at funerals, weddings and other parish services.  For information on becoming an altar server, please contact Father Joe.
Lectors:  Lectors are entrusted with the crucial task of making the Word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian assembly.  Proclaimers of the word must be willing to prayerfully reflect on the word, prepare for their readings, and participate in on-going formation sessions.  For information, please contact Fran.
Eucharistic Ministers:  Eucharistic Ministers are those who have been delegated by the Pastor to distribute the consecrated Eucharist, whether at Mass, during communion services, or to the sick and homebound Christians.  If you wish to be considered for this ministry, please contact Fr. Joe.
Praise & Worship Team:  This group welcomes people of all ages who play musical instruments, like to sing, or are willing to help in any capacity to lead others in lively worship through music and song.  For details, contact the Parish Office.
Music Ministries:  Under the direction of the Parish Music Minister, this group involves the English choir, Polish choir and Cantors who lead the community in song during our liturgical celebrations.  Practices are held Thursday evenings in church.  For information, please contract the parish office.
                                                                                                   
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