Ministries and Commitees
St. John’s offers a wide range of ministries and committees for each family member to get connected to the Parish community and grow closer to Christ. We encourage you to get involved!
By getting involved in a ministry or committee, you have the opportunity to get to know your church family and to make serving the Lord a bigger part of your everyday life. Christ has equipped each of us with gifts and talents. It doesn't matter what they are, but that we use them to serve Christ. At St. John's, we have opportunities that are the right fit for you!
By getting involved in a ministry or committee, you have the opportunity to get to know your church family and to make serving the Lord a bigger part of your everyday life. Christ has equipped each of us with gifts and talents. It doesn't matter what they are, but that we use them to serve Christ. At St. John's, we have opportunities that are the right fit for you!
Altar Server
To assist the Priest in various ways during the mass including carrying the Cross, dressing the altar, holding the Bible, and collecting the gifts. Must have made 1st Communion and be at least 3rd grade or older. The Deacon will set up training times and you will be paired up with an experienced server for the first 3 months.
Contact: Deacon Phil Gonzales: 732-968-2621
Contact: Deacon Phil Gonzales: 732-968-2621
Altar Rosary Prayer Group
To pray for the needs of the parish and the world primarily through devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady by praying the Rosary. We are available to assist in small ways as needs arise. Some of our ladies help to clean the church.
Contact: Maureen Shea: ronandmaureen@gmail.com
Contact: Maureen Shea: ronandmaureen@gmail.com
Arts & Environment Committee
To decorate the church for Christmas and Easter season such as bringing plants into church, removing plant wrappings, placing plants as directed, and assisting with other decorations and clean up as needed. Help maintain altar linens—ironing, hanging, keeping organized and preparing for altar on Christmas and Easter.
Contact: Carolyn Sheenan: 732-424-1111
Contact: Carolyn Sheenan: 732-424-1111
Catholic Daughters
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. They donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” The CDA motto is “Unity and Charity.”
Contact: Donna Fojtlin: dfojtlin@verizon.net
Contact: Donna Fojtlin: dfojtlin@verizon.net
Casino Night Committee
A fundraising event to promote social interaction and raise funds for the church buildings/maintenance.
Contact: Susan Lester: sjjklester@verizon.net
Contact: Susan Lester: sjjklester@verizon.net
Catechesis
To provide Spiritual Formation and Catechesis for all parishioners of every age group through the development and encouragement of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through Religious Education and the Sacraments. Must be an actively practicing Confirmed Catholic in good standing with the Church who participates regularly in the sacraments.
Contact: Sharon Sweeny: stjohnpcl@gmail.com or at 732-968-0233
Contact: Sharon Sweeny: stjohnpcl@gmail.com or at 732-968-0233
Eucharistic Ministers
To assist the priest and deacon with administering the Eucharist and Sacred Blood for the Mass. Need to meet with Deacon Phil for approval to serve.
Contact: Lynn & Gary Guthreau: gguthreau@optonline.net
Contact: Lynn & Gary Guthreau: gguthreau@optonline.net
Knights of Columbus #2544Catholic Fraternal Organization for Men. To serve the community by acts of charity through our charitable works and functions. Must be a member and practicing Catholic.
Contact: Keith Venturella: kventurella@optonline.net |
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Lectors
To perform the readings prior to the Gospel for the Mass. Need to meet with Deacon Phil for approval to serve.
Contact: Lynn & Gary Guthreau: gguthreau@optonline.net
Contact: Lynn & Gary Guthreau: gguthreau@optonline.net
Music Ministry
To add to the liturgical experience through music and song. Sing for Christmas Eve, Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, and May Crowning and special liturgical events on occasion.
Contact: Edwin Lopez: 732-968-2621
Contact: Edwin Lopez: 732-968-2621
Social Concerns
Assists those in our community who are in need. Also supports the Ozanam Men’s Shelter.
Contact: 732-968-2621
Contact: 732-968-2621
Stewardship Committee
To support and facilitate contributions of time, treasure, and talent to the Parish. Coordinates seasonal events throughout the year.
Contact: Glenn Robitaille: glennrobitaille@gmail.com
Contact: Glenn Robitaille: glennrobitaille@gmail.com
Ushers
Assist all who wish to be seated and locate seats if none appear to be available. Deliver the collections to the sacristy. Hand out church bulletins at the end of Mass.
Contact: Ron Fojitln
Contact: Ron Fojitln