Advocate for the Handicapped
Advises and educates the parish on the special needs of handicapped
parishioners regarding accessibility and use of the facility for
parish activities.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Adult Spirituality/Education
Various programs, workshops, and days of reflection to enhance growth and development
in adult spirituality. |
Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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After Mass Refreshments
Fosters social interaction among parishioners when providing refreshments
after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
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Ginny & Jerry Bove
908-359-1467
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Appalachia Furniture
Drive
Conducts, and delivers springtime collection of furniture and household
goods for Kentucky's Christian Appalachia Project. |
TBD
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Baptism Preparation
Prepares parents theologically and liturgically for a child’s
baptism. (Call the parish office to schedule an appointment.)
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Deacon Joe Moscinski
908-369-4342
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Blood Program
Encourages and arranges for blood donations so the needs of parishioners
and their family members are covered.
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Ken Mayti
908-575-9408
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| Boy Scouts |
Helene Caliguari
908-431-9677
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Columbiettes
Catholic Women’s organization closely aligned with the Knights
of Columbus. |
Erin Gerberville
908-507-2375
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CYM Basketball
Plans and provides environment for parish youth to have physical activities in
a structured Catholic organization.
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Mark Wybraniec
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Emergency
Meals
Provides home cooked meals for our homeless guests and nutritious
meal to families in crisis due to illness, surgery or death.
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Terry Kwiatek
908-359-3264
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Emmaus
Retreat
Provides parishioners with an annual weekend retreat directed, coordinated
and led by parishioners.
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Bill Gibson
908-359-0865
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Entertainment
Books
Raises funds dedicated for a local maternity home by selling Entertainment
Books.
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Sally & Peter Saharko
908-725-1107
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Eucharistic
Bread Baking
Provides recipes and training for volunteers who bake bread for Saturday
and Sunday Masses and special liturgies.
Click here for more information |
Cindy Cesiano
908-431-0245
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Family
Liturgies
Help plan and organize the monthly Family Masses which are hosted
by CCD, Youth Ministry, and Scouts.
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Natalie Zuccarello
908-281-3872
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Finance
Council
With the Pastor, ensure the fiscal and financial integrity of the
Parish.
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Deacon Don DeLorenzo
908-874-3141 x226
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Food
Drives
Collects and delivers non-perishable food for local food banks.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Grocery
Voucher Program
Coordinate and sell vouchers at parish functions
to raise funds for the parish. A 5% and easy way to support St.
Joe’s. |
Gary Illein
908-874-6967
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Healing
Prayer Teams
Praying in person for physical and spiritual healing.
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Johanne Muller
908-420-1981
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Historical Committee
Records the past and on-going life of the parish.
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Margaret Mangano
908-359-4843
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Holiday
Projects
Provides holiday food and gifts for parishioners, the homebound,
seniors, local families, abused teens, pro life newborns and their
moms, as well as victims of a disaster.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Homebound
Visitation
Call or visit the critically sick or homebound
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Father Ray
908-874-3141 x223
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Homeless
Shelter (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
Provides a week of food and shelter in the church hall for about
14 homeless people -- involves parishioners in greeting guests, cooking
for them, sleeping overnight in a separate room, and setting and
cleaning up of the hall.
Click here for more information |
Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Millstone
Valley Knights of Columbus
Catholic men's fraternal organization, dedicated to the values of
charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
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Thomas Ellis
908-431-0245
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Lending
Library/Book Review
Participants meet to read, pray, and share their faith in light of
specific recommended books geared to spiritual topics.
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Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God from Scripture at our daily and Sunday Liturgies;
preparation and training given as needed. |
Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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Legislative
Alerts
Keep parishioners informed and educated on matters of peace, justice
and environmental issues through the bulletin, petition signing,
letter writing, and phone campaigns.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Marriage
Enrichment
A series of six-week programs are designed to help couples enrich
and enhance their married life together.
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Michelle & Chris Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Mass
Servers
Assist the priest, liturgical ministers, and congregation in worship
serving at the Altar of God on Sunday and special occasion Masses. |
Carol Valone
908-874-3141 x221
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Ministry
to Separated/Divorced
Ministry offers 2 or 3 times a year
a non-denominational 14-week recovery support program; topics include
anger, depression,
stress.
Also offers annually an Annulment Information Night and a Day of
Reflection. For marriages needing a "time out", one-on-one
resources are available to help individuals evaluate their situation
before divorcing.
Click
here for more information. |
Joy Kainer
908-788-5184
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Mission Support
Works with foreign missionaries to propose, finance and monitor seed
money projects for evangelization/good works.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Music
Ministry
Provides music and song to assist the congregation in praising God
through music.
Click
here for more information |
Frank Viola
908-874-3141 x235
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Parish
Pastoral Council
A consultative body assisting the Pastor of the ministry of our parish
including spiritual, educational, social and financial aspects. Stemming
from the 2003 Strategic Planning process, the council currently consists
of ten representatives from the parish and meets on the third Monday
of each month.
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TBD
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Parishioner
Registration
Welcomes new parishioners by introducing them to our community and
its activities. Events occur monthly. (New parishioners should first
call the parish office to set an appointment.)
Click here for more information |
Carol Valone
908-874-3141 x221
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Peace
and Justice
Educates and informs parishioners, and advocates on local, national,
and international peace and justice issues.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Prayer
Chain
Prayer group for special intentions of parishioners, relatives, or
friends.
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Kathy Gibson
908-359-0865
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Prayer
Shawl
St. Joseph's Prayer Shawl Ministry provides shawls to many people
for various reasons. A desire to serve is combined with a love of
crocheting or knitting done in the comfort of your own home at a
time that is convenient for you. Lessons are available.
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Maryanne Calandra
732-568-0861
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Pro
Life
Educates parishioners about Pro Life issues and sponsors activities
which foster respect for all stages of life from the moment of conception
to death.
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Joe Moscinski
908-369-4342
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Protecting
God’s Children
Coordinates background checks and VIRTUS training for volunteers
and new employees.
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Monica McDevitt |
Rainbows
A national program that helps children deal with the devastating
effects from loss of any kind.
Click
here for more information
|
Mr. James Jungels
908 874-3141 x224
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Religious
Education
Teaches our children about our Catholic faith from grades 1-8, via
CCD classes, service projects and special parish activities.
Click
here for more information
|
Mr. James Jungels
908 874-3141 x224
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Revenue
Committee
Responsible for accounting of the offertory, for completing collection
reports, and for delivery to the bank.
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Deacon Don DeLorenzo
908-874-3141 x226
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Right
of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Team meets weekly to instruct and share the faith with those seeking
fuller knowledge of Catholicism and/or full membership in the church.
Click here for more information |
Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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Rosary
Altar Society
A spiritual group honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayer
and social activities.
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TBD
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Patriots
Concession Stand
Raises money for the parish and provides
an opportunity for members to meet and work together. This ministry
also introduces
St. Joe’s
to the general public.
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Colleen Mueller
732-873-8019
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Sacramental
Preparation
Preparation of children for First Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation
Click
here for more information |
Mr. James Jungels
908 874-3141 x224
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Sacristy
Ministry
Assists priest-celebrant with preparations for Liturgy, including
bread, wine, sacred vessels, and Eucharistic ministers.
Click
here for more information
|
Peter Tabernero
(908) 281-5630
Susan Wund
(908) 359-0947 |
Senior
Outreach
Not yet fully formed, this ministry will create activities for senior
parishioners to pray and socialize together.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Small
Church Communities
Members meet to "break open" the Word of God emphasizing
Christ of the Gospel, prayer & ritual, community, and services
to the local parish.
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Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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Social Concerns
The
staff director of St. Joseph’s Social Concerns/Peace and
Justice is Michelle Laffoon. Social Concerns offers a variety of
one-time ministry commitments for specific parish-related events
that help the local and global community, for example the Alternative
Gift Market.
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Michelle Laffoon
908-874-3141 x225
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Special
People Nights
Provides social opportunities through entertainment and activities.
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Ben Gerberville
908-874-5734
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Spiritual
Direction (Individual)
Discerning God in one’s everyday
life.
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Father Ray
908-874-3141 x223
or
Dorothy Gearon
908-874-3141 x222
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Sunshine
Committee
Sends notes and cards to the homebound, ill or grieving.
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Lois Jerzewski
732-873-2586
or
Millie Bijas
908-904-0097
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Web
Site Administration
Provides parish with technical assistance for centralizing information
on the Internet.
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Billy Gibson
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Ushers
Greet people at weekly Masses, collect and present the offertory,
distribute bulletins, and prepare the Church for the following
Mass.
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Cliff Radziewicz
908-359-2233
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Youth
Ministry
Deepens youths' understanding of faith in God through prayer, community
service, and fellowship with friends and family.
Click
here for more information
|
Chrystal Gibson
908-874-3141 x227
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