Church of Saint James - Parish Ministries
Liturgical
Eucharistic Ministers serve at Mass and bring Communion to the sick. Contact Kathy Bell.
Altar Servers (link to schedules) are boys and girls in grades 6 to 8 who assist at Mass. Contact Donna & Scott Nafie.
Lectors deliver and proclaim the Word of God at each Mass. Contact Jack McArtney 908-696-1829 jmca@verizon.net.
Music Ministries include cantors, musicians, adult, youth "Praisers," and choirs. Contact Karen Sutherland 908-766-9680 jcsuth3@aol.com.
Usher service includes men and women who help with seating, the Offering and bulletins. Contact Don Lorenz 908-647-5025 pdlorenz@optonline.net
Children's Liturgy of the Word Program (schedule attached) is a worship program for children that is designed to teach them an appreciation for God's word at their level and make the Mass a more understandable and approachable experience. Contact Michele Fabbio 908-630-0963 mfabbio@optonline.net.
Community Prayer
Eucharistic Adoration. The purpose of this Society is to provide witness to the Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist by gathering before the Blessed Sacrament in exposition to offer prayers of adoration, petition, thanksgiving and reparation. Contact Cecille Zalamea 908-350-3550 cecellez@gmail.com
Charismatic Prayer Group meets weekly in homes. Contact Mary Margaret Yula 908-766-4498 joshua1nine@optonline.net.
Enrichment and Education
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) seeks adults to act as sponsors for adult candidates. Contact Deacon Luke Hally 908-766-0888 X5 hally1@optonline.net.
Bible StudyThe St. James Catholic Bible Study Program is open to all Christian women. All teaching is according to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We seek to give glory to our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ, his son and our Lord, through the power of the Holy Spirit in our study of His Word. Contact Mary Duhaime at 908-766-8950 or email mduhaime@att.net
Cursillo seeks to revitalize the Church and bring one closer to Christ. Cursillo is both a Method and Movement to live one's life as a modern day Disciple of Jesus. The method is taught through three-day retreat and re-enforced at weekly reunion groups. Contact Dr. Tony Tangorra 766-1900.
Marriage Encounter is a weekend program offering married couples communications techniques, and insights into their relationship with God. Contact Joan Jackson Zadroga 908-580-1878 janjackson@yahoo.com.
Pre-Cana prepares engaged couples for the Marriage Sacrament. Contact Andrea and Lou Chiafullo 908-542-1674 achiafullo@optonline.net.
The Rosary Altar Society (link to schedules) maintains and decorates the Sanctuary and promotes recitation of the Rosary. Contact Mary Corbet.
Women's Faith Sharing are small groups that meet bi-weekly in parishioners' homes. Contact Mary Duhaime 908-766-8950 maryduhaime@verizon.net.
Women's Ministry is a Christ-centered ministry that meets Monday evenings monthly to provide spiritual enrichment for all women of the parish.
Men of St. James offers weekly Saturday morning prayer and quarterly Friday night retreats. Spend quality time with the Lord and engage in fellowship with other Parish men. Contact Terry Conley at tike1c@yahoo.com.
Social Concerns
Adopt-a-Parish - Provides support to our "sister parish," Sacred Heart in New Brunswick. Contact Kathy Homan 908-696-8976 cathy_homan@yahoo.com.
Share Your Bread is a monthly food drive to benefit the poor. Contact George Jonovich 908-647-2784 jonog@verizon.net.
The Community Soup Kitchen - A parish wide community involvement campaign with the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown, located at St. Peter's Church, 70 Maple Avenue. Contact Pat Klarin.
Helping Handss prepares both meals for the seriously ill and funeral luncheons. Contact Rose Salaki.
Friendly Visitors - Shoppers assist the recovering and homebound. Contact Susan Bryant.
Transportation Group drives parishioners to medical appointments. Contact Frank Eustace.
Knights of Columbus fraternally binds men to promote charity and patriotism. Contact Al LiCata.
Wellness and Compassion
Bereavement Support Group - If you have lost a loved one through death, please join us for support & spirituality. The group meets for 6 weeks beginning on March 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Center, Room 110. For more information or to sign up please call Susan Picarro (908) 306-1259 spofpaohnj@aol.com.
Parish Nurses Program provides Registered Nurses ministering to the needs of parishioners. Contact Sue Abely.
Youth Groups
School of Religious Education offers a challenging academic and Catholic environment for children in grades K-8. Contact Jerry Kenny Principal.
Vacation Bible School provides Parish children with a basic understanding of their Catholic faith through scriptures and Church teaching. Contact Patti DelRe.
Cub Scouts provides family-oriented activities for boys in grades 1 to 5 and promotes good character and morals, teamwork and individual achievement. Contact George Kohl.
Girl Scouts stresses ethical values and enables girls to develop self-esteem and achieve their potential in the community. Contact Chris Corrigan.
CYM Basketball provides physical team activities that stress fitness and sportsmanship. Contact Gene Moretti.
Moms & Tots provides play and socialization for children from birth to age three. Contact Lori Kendis 908-766-3591 sharkmars@aol.com.
Youth Ministry - program serves parish teens through spiritual, service, and social activities. Contact Cristina Imparato.
High School Sharing enables teens to explore their relationships with family, friends, Christ and the Church, in the context of a faith journey. Contact Laura Williams or Beth Altonji.
High School Antioch, through retreats and meetings, fosters faith in God and a sense of community among juniors and seniors in high school. Contact Cristina Imparato.
Social Groups
Saints Joachim & Anne Society promotes the spiritual and social welfare of people age 52+. Contact Rosemarie Miciak 908-766-7614.
Top of the Hill Gang provides spiritual enrichment and good fellowship for men age 70 or older. Contact Deacon Jim Bell.
Annual Events
Lenten Soup Dinner brings parishioners together to share a simple meal. Contact Sandy Furst 908-221-1144 jsfurst@aol.com.
Interfaith Hospitality NetworkThe Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), founded in New Jersey in 1986, was created in response to the growing need to provide shelter, meals, and comprehensive support to families without homes. Contact Mary Beth Daras 908-766-6328 cmbamko@aol.com.
Parish Picnic Committee organizes our annual September outing. Contact Sherry Bock.