SERVICE PROJECTS OPTIONS

Teacher’s Aide for Religious Education

Weekly Classes

 Sun 10:15-11:45

Anyone choosing this option must sign up no later than Sept. 12

Summer Program

Mon-Thurs. from July 11-July 21 or July 25-August 4

Anyone choosing this option must sign up no later than June 15

Monthly Classes

On assigned Sundays from 1pm-6pm

Anyone choosing this option must sign up no later than Sept. 12

To sign up: call or email the Religious Ed. Office (233-7455 or kbssj336@aol.com) Give your name, day and grade desired.

 Parish Events sponsored by the Faith Formation Office

All Saints Breakfast 10/30, Advent Fair 11/20, Christmas Pageant/Cookie Exchange 12/18, Mardi Gras 2/12, Lenten Retreat 4/2 

Contact Sr. Kathy at 233-6151                   

Youth Choir

This option is for singers and musician for the Youth Choir/Band who serve at youth masses and youth reconciliation services. If interested, please contact Patricia Martin 233-6151. For a schedule of rehearsals and services, please navigate to Prayer & Worship.

Contemporary Choir

This is a commitment of practice and singing at the 9am Mass whenever the choir is scheduled.  If interested, please contact the adult in charge:

Mrs. Ellen Pluta-Ehlers 233-2356

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.  For information or to join, please contact the parish Music Director, Roxanne McAlvany: 233-4996

Mobile Meals

Summer Meal Packers at the First Baptist Church on Elm St. Operates Mon.-Thurs. from 8:45-10:45   Contact Person: Sharon Goldener   233-6146

Altar Server

To sign up: contact the rectory   232-8137

Junior Lector

Junior Lectors are scheduled to read at the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Family Masses throughout the year.  To sign up: contact Sr. Kathy   233-7455

Sandwich Group

Candidates who volunteer to make sandwiches will commit to making sandwiches and delivering them any time on the Monday before the second Tuesday of the month.  Place of delivery: a cooler on the front porch located at 1002 Boulevard. See Church Bulletin.

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

To make arrangements and schedule times, call Sheila 908-755-0417

Ozaham Family Shelter

Volunteering 1 Thursday a month from 4pm-6pm working with young children at a homeless shelter in Piscataway.  Drivers will be needed to help with transportation.  Contact Person:  Mrs. Joan Pulliam: 233-8202

AIDS AWARENESS COMMITTEE

Candidates would be asked to help with programs, hospitality and music. AIDS awareness week usually takes place in March.  Candidates would also be invited to participate in the prayer service

Contact Person Anita Dazzo 233-8710   email jacnin@wolrdnet.att.net

Holy Trinity Food Pantry

Temple Food Drive, Post Office Food Drive & Thanksgiving Baskets

Contact the rectory at 232-8137