JUSTICE & SERVICE

Every Christian has a calling and a responsibility to serve as a living example of Jesus’ teachings - to serve one another. God calls us to serve as we say, “Here I am Lord!” To serve others is a true gift for both the recipient and the giver. For Christians, young and old, service should be an attitude, a way of life. It is important not only to listen and understand the Word of God, but also to apply the lessons learned, through daily life and service to others. This is essential to living as a Christian and following in Jesus footsteps.

Teacher’s Aide for Faith Formation

Sun 10:15-11:45 Anyone choosing this option must sign up no later than Sept. 17

Contact the Faith Formation Office, Kathy Zawislak 233-7455

Youth Choir

This option is for singers and musician for the Youth Choir/Band who serve at youth masses and youth reconciliation services.

Contact Sara Hedgepeth at hedgehog5@verizon.net

Contemporary Choir

This is a commitment of practice and singing at the 9am Mass whenever the choir is scheduled.

Contact: Sara Hedgepeth at hedgehog5@verizon.net

Traditional Choir

This is a commitment to sing with the parish choir at the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday as well as the major feasts of Christmas and Easter. The choir rehearses every Thursday Night.

Contact the parish Music Director, Roxanne McAlvany: 233-4996

Altar Server

Contact Donna in the parish rectory at 232-8137

CLOW Lector

Lectors are scheduled to read at the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Family Masses throughout the year.

Contact Sr. Kathy 233-7455

Junior Lector

For those who want to Lector at Youth Masses on selected Sundays

Contact: Sr. Joan Connolly 232-8137

Sandwich Group

Each morning the homeless, poor and unemployed of the area begin lining up at St. Joseph’s Social Service Center in Elizabeth seeking food for themselves and their families. The SANDWICH GROUP is committed to supporting St. Joseph’s one day per month.

Once a month you purchase a loaf of bread plus the sandwich fixings. Types of sandwiches preferred include peanut butter and jelly, cheeses, ham, turkey, bologna, salami, etc. (without condiments please). Tuna fish and egg salad are not recommended. Wrap each sandwich individually and replace them back into the original loaf wrapper. With a magic marker, label this outer wrapper as to the contents (no names necessary).

Deliver your contribution to the Gibbons Family residence anytime on the Monday BEFORE the second Tuesday of each month. (There is always a notice in the parish bulletin each month with the date or call the Rectory at 232-8137 to confirm the date). The Gibbons’ are located at 405 Elm Street next to the Red Cross.

Deacon Keith Gibbons is the coordinator.

St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, St. Mary’s Parish, Plainfield

Candidates who opt for this service must be accompanied by an adult.

The kitchen is open on Sundays from 12-3pm. We ask that you volunteer 3 Sundays.

Contact Sheila 908-755-0417

ALL SOUP KITCHENS ARE APPROVED SERVICE SITES

Holy Trinity Food Pantry

Volunteers help sort food and stock shelves. The drives are held in the gym of Holy Trinity Interparochial School. Temple Food Drive (October) & Post Office Food Drive (May) & Boy Scout Food Drive (November)

Contact Donna at the rectory at 232-8137 for dates and times

The Living Stations

The Living Stations is a beautiful meditation on the Stations of the Cross. The Stations are set to music by the youth and contemporary choirs and narrated and performed and by the young people of the parish. The stations are performed for the parish on the evening of Good Friday. All roles are non speaking roles, except narrations. (8 Female actresses, 8 Male actors, 2 Lighting Managers and several Greeters) There are two rehearsals that take place on Wednesday nights in the church from 7:00-9:00 PM. The Living Stations is presented in the church on Good Friday at 7:30PM.

Contact Patricia Martin 233-6151

Peasant Supper

The Peasant Supper takes place on Ash Wednesday in the cafeteria of the school from 6:00-7:30. Because Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and the beginning of our Lenten Retreat as a faith community, the young people of our parish help our families mark the beginning of this special time of prayer, fasting and good works by serving a simple meal of bread and soup. Volunteers will sell tickets, set up the cafeteria, serve the meal and clean up when the evening is concluded. The proceeds are donated to the Good Works Project and Covenant House.

Contact Patricia Martin 233-6151

Peer Ministry

Applications and interviews for Peer Ministry take place in May and June. Training and team building takes place in July & August.

Contact Patricia Martin 233-6151

Service Opportunities will also be e-mailed throughout the year. Those sponsored by Holy Trinity will be so noted. On occasion a community organization will contact our office to advertise for help. Many of these organizations are well known and well respected; however, it is up to the parent to ensure the legitimacy and safety of the project for your son/daughter.

Service apart from those on this list or those emailed by the office of Faith Formation or Youth Ministry need to be approved by Sr. Kathy. Thank you.