| Conversion Commission |
| ADORATION |
Description: The Adoration Ministry serves to deepen and enrich the faith lives of others through the experience of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Ministry membership totaling approximately 22-25 ministers assures that two ministers are assigned for each one-hour time segment during the weekly twelve-hour Adoration periods.
Skills needed: Love and faith.
Approximate time commitment: 1 designated hour on Friday (7am - 7pm). |
Contact: Ivette Valori at
973-885-0502
Email:imvalori@aol.com |
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ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- GREAT ADVENTURE
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Provides interesting, knowledgeable and inspiring speakers on a variety of timely, faith-related and/or morally challenging issues. At least one event per year focuses on Biblical studies.
Skills needed: Awareness of current church policies and popular, pertinent topics; willingness to contact potential speakers; familiarity with programs in other churches; a strong desire to enhance the spiritual background of our parishioners.
Approximate time commitment: Attend meetings quarterly to discuss and plan upcoming programs and events. |
Contact: Contact Jean Pankow at 973-538-1358, ext. 122
Email:jpankow@ndcarmel.com |
| ALTAR SERVERS |
Boys and girls from 4th grade through high school are invited to become servers to assist at weekend and special occasion masses.
Skills needed for Ministry Leadership: Enjoy working with children; have a flexible schedule in order to hold practices.
Approximate time commitment: 11 hours every other month. |
Contact: Judy Baker:
973-664-0428
jbakeraltarserver@gmail.com |
| ANTIOCH (Part of Youth Ministry) |
Spiritual weekend retreat open to teens (Grades 10-12) for faith and community building and sharing.
Skills needed: For team members— interest in deepening faith of self and others; organized; responsible.
Approximate time commitment: 3 hours per week for 3 to 4 months for each Antioch Weekend. |
Contact: Peter DeNigris:
pndn27@aol.com
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| BAPTISMAL PREPARATION |
Serves to welcome and educate new parents to the role and responsibility as teachers of our faith to their child or children.
Skills needed: Friendliness; comfortable speaking in a group; humor; genuine interest in and understanding of the importance of the sacrament of Baptism.
Approximate time commitment: About 2 hours per month. |
Contact: Deacon Ron Forino at 973-887-2963
ronforino@aol.com |
| BEREAVEMENT: Angels of Comfort |
Offers comfort through calls, visits, and meals when a family suffers the loss of a loved one. Lends support and guidance to the family of the bereaved before and after the funeral. Also assists the family with plans for the wake and burial service.
Skills needed: Belief in the group process and able to offer good will and caring to those in need; availability during your months on call.
Approximate time commitment: Participants are assigned to be on call 1 or 2 months per year; annual meeting lasts 1½ hours and the annual Memorial Mass requires 5 hours of service. |
Contact: LuAnn Dolan at luanndolan@me.com. |
| BEREAVEMENT: Bereavement Support |
Bereavement Seminars: Offers twice annual seminars (usually September November and May, conducted by Deacon Henry deMena, MA, who has served as Bereavement Coordinator at the St. Barnabas Hospice. These seminars offer valuable information and insight to help participants better understand what they are experiencing.
Bereavement Support Sessions: Six-week series of weekly gatherings for those in need of support following the loss of a loved one. The series will be held either once or twice each year, and will offer those in need an opportunity to share and support each other during the grieving process.
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Beravement Seminars Contact: Deacon Henry deMena at hdemena@gmail.com.
Bereavement Support Sessions Contact: Sue Pellettiere at 973-627-1838/973-819-9823 or Gerry Fox at 973-514-2008
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| CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME (CRH) |
Welcomes back anyone and everyone who has been away from the Catholic Church for any reason.
Skills needed: Love of God and of the Church; a welcoming spirit and nonjudgmental heart.
Approximate time commitment: 2 hours per week during the annual 6-week session to welcome returnees home; plus, on an as-needed basis. |
Contact: Our Parish Office at 973-538-1358 ext. 105, or via email at commsupport@ndcarmel.com. |
| CENTERING PRAYER |
Renews the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday life.
Skills needed: A desire to deepen your relationship with the living Christ and to consent to God’s presence and action within.
Approximate time commitment: Attend group prayer once a week for 1½ hours. |
Contact: Elizabeth Parmlind at
973-377-6425
lizparmlind@verizon.net or Michele Ciottone at Mmc222@aol.com. |
| CONFIRMATION |
Description: To help high school youth fully understand and faithfully live out their Baptismal call to be the heart, the hands and the voice of Jesus. |
Contact: Joanne DePasquale Parent at
973-538-1358, ext 102
confirmation@ndcarmel.com |
CORNERSTONE:
+ MEN's Cornerstone
+ WOMEN'S Cornerstone |
Weekend experience rooted in the conviction that the Lord works in all believers. This spiritual and social weekend experience (Friday evening and all day Saturday) is intended to help women and men of our parish recognize and appreciate God’s presence in the ordinary circumstances of their lives.
Skills needed: Spirituality – rooted in faith and have a desire to share that. Organizational — plan meetings and committees; publicity — attract new candidates for the weekends.
Approximate time commitment: Weekly meetings; several hours a week for phone calls, mailings, planning agendas, etc. |
Contact: Women’s Coordinator, Lisa Wallburg at
973-428-0635 plwall@aol.com; Kristen Stahl at 973-898-0887, bkstahl@optonline.net
Men’s Coordinators: Dennis, Bloshuk: dbloshuk@shalliance.com; Carlos Ahuatzin, caryahuatzin@hotmail.com
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| CROSSROADS / HIGH SCHOOL FAITH SHARING (Youth Ministry) |
Description: An opportunity for high school youth to come together and support one another in faith. Meetings take place every other Thursday.
Approximate time commitment: 1-2 hrs. every Thursday. |
Contact: Joanne DePasquale Parent, 973-538-1358, ext, 102, Confirmation@ndcarmel.com |
| CYO BASKETBALL |
Description: CYO Sports is a component of a parish Youth Ministry. It enables the partnership of parents, coaches, priests, religious ed. teachers, and adult leaders to manage and support a sports program which allows youth to grow in their relationship with God and come to better understand themselves and the Catholic Faith. |
Contact: Jannine Walsh, 973-886-8557 / jed94@optonline.net, or Mike Holleran, 973-886-4743 / hollerm@verizon.net |
| EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS (EMs) OF THE EUCHARIST |
Assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at all weekend and special Masses.
Skills needed: Willingness to serve; spirit filled; attend Mass regularly.
Approximate time commitment: Attend two meetings a year — 1.5 hours each; arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled mass. |
Contact:
Ivette Valori at EMChair@ndcarmel.com
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| + Ministry of Care Eucharistic Ministers – Hospital/Nursing Home Visitation |
Bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are in hospitals/nursing homes and unable to attend mass.
Skills needed: Listening to patient; support of our parish community; compassion.
Approximate time commitment: 2 hours per week once a month. |
Contact: Hospital Visits — Joe and Ruth Quinn at
973-540-1029
joeq8562@gmail.com |
| + Ministry of Care Eucharistic Ministers – Home Visitation |
Bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound and unable to attend mass.
Skills needed: Listening; support of our parish community; compassion.
Approximate time commitment: One Sunday a month for 1 hour. |
Contact: Terry Wisolmerski at
twisol@optimum.net |
| FESTIVAL OF PRAISE (FOP)/CHARISMATIC PRAYER |
Offers an opportunity for individuals to praise and worship God in a charismatic setting.
Skills needed: Musicians are always needed.
Approximate time commitment: 1 hour per month. |
Contact: Deacon Alfredo Fanelli at
973-585-7350
assisi410@aol.com |
| FOLLOW ME |
Small faith sharing groups conducted during Lent to enrich our spiritual journey and sense of mission to others. Several groups meet year round.
Skills needed: Belief that the small group faith-sharing experience is an important characteristic of participation in the larger parish community; listening and openness to new ideas.
Approximate time commitment: Time it takes for facilitators to prepare the readings before each Follow Me gathering. |
Contact: Matt McMahon at
973-366-6635
2mcpun@gmail.com |
| LECTORS |
Proclaim the Word of God at all weekend and special Masses.
Skills needed: Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people; excellent public speaking skills; willingness to prepare thoroughly.
Approximate time commitment: One annual meeting; time to prepare for and proclaim the Word of God at lector’s scheduled Mass; arrive 15 to 20 minutes before scheduled Mass. |
Contact: Kelly Depcik at
973-829-1154
kellydepcik@yahoo.com |
| MARRIAGE MINISTRY |
Description: to strengthen the bonds of our married couples and to help them build and nurture faith-filled marriages and families rooted in Christ and His truths. Through prayer and through special ministry events, we encourage the married couples of our parish to deepen and enhance the presence of Christ in their marriages, their families and their home life. |
Contacts: Pat & Mike Guarino at 973-625-4713
pattyg42@optonline.net
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| MINISTRY FOR THE SICK |
Advocates for the best physical, spiritual and emotional care for our parish family. We pray with our parishioners to help them grow spiritually during difficult times.
Skills needed: Health professionals, especially registered nurses, for home visits, to conduct monthly blood pressure screenings every third weekend after all masses, and to work with the Health Education Ministry; cooking and baking for the sick; be available for “friendly visits” to the home, for the Healing Mass and for visits to Crestwood Nursing Home on Wednesday mornings to assist with Mass and the Eucharist.
Approximate time commitment: Varies with the specific work in the ministry. |
Contact: Maryann Johnston at
973-539-7835
maryannjohnstonrn@msn.com |
| MUSIC MINISTRY |
Enhances liturgy and parish life through music. Music is a vital part of worship at the Church.
Skills needed: Music Ministry Team– be organized; have communication skills; teamwork. Cantors – gift of voice; an ear for music; strong presence; ability to lead other in song. Choir – ability to sing; an ear for music.
Approximate time commitment: Music Ministry Team — 4 hours per month; Cantors, Band and Choir members — 3 – 6 hours per week. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Musicians (Praise Band) |
Minister at weekly masses on Sunday.
Skills needed: Know how to play a musical instrument; have an ear for music
Approximate time commitment: Practice 3 – 6 hours per week; and as needed. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Teen Band |
Ministers twice per month during a weekend Mass.
Skills needed: Know how to play a musical instrument; have an ear for music
Approximate time commitment: Weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Adult Choir |
Ministers weekly at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
Skills needed: Ability to sing; ear for music.
Approximate time commitment: Weekly practice 3 – 6 hours per week; and as needed. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Youth Choir (Joyful Noise) |
Ministers two Sundays per month at 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Skills needed: Open to students in second grade and up.
Approximate time commitment: Rehearsals are 2 to 3 times per month for 1 hour. |
Contact: Teresa Elko
teresine@optonline.net |
| + Cherub Choir |
Ministers two Sundays per month prior to the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Skills needed: Open to children in preschool through first grade.
Approximate time commitment: Rehearsals are 2 to 3 times per month for 45 minutes. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Cantors |
Ministers at masses on Sundays and other special occasions. Integral part of the liturgy who lead the congregation in song.
Skills needed: Pleasant voice; ear for music; strong presence; ability to lead others in song.
Approximate time commitment: Weekly rehearsals of 3 – 6 hours and as needed. |
Contact: Jim Keefe at
973-538-1358, x109
jkeefe@ndcarmel.com |
| + Moms & Tots (and Other Caregivers) Music Program |
A fun-filled musical experience which incorporates meaningful songs, dancing and storytelling that celebrate love for God, for the Church, themselves, their families and friends.
Skills needed: Open to toddlers from 9 months to 4 years.
Approximate time commitment: 45 minutes per weekly session (can come and go as often as you like) |
Contact: Lisa Scanzera at
973-659-0301
lisa.scanzera@verizon.net |
| PACT (PREPARATION OF ADULT CONFIRMATION TEACHINGS |
PACT is a six-week journey of shared faith and learning for adult Catholics who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The program includes six sessions, each one focused on a different aspect of Confirmation teaching. |
Contact: Paul Cocco at
973-271-2623
pfcocco@yahoo.com |
| PERFORMING ARTS LITURGY |
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Contact: Agnes Loughlin at
973-539-9524
alough@earthlink.net |
| PRE-CANA/MARRIAGE PREPARATION |
Married couples share their life experiences with engaged couples; reviews different wedding ceremony styles and Bible passages to be used in the ceremony.
Skills needed: Married for at least 10 years and willing to share life experiences with engaged couples.
Approximate time commitment: 6½ hours per quarter. |
Contact: Parish Office at 973-538-1358, ext. 100 |
| RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) |
Prepares non-baptized men and women to enter the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Their conversion process includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass.
Skills needed: : Willingness to share one’s faith with others and learn more about the Catholic faith.
Approximate time commitment: One meeting per week September-November and Sundays from the Feast of Christ the King to Pentecost Sunday. |
Contacts: Deacon Dave Collins and Marge Collins at
973-884-0258
dvcollie@optonline.net
garitam@optonline.net |
| RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) |
Initiates children above the age of reason into the Catholic faith.
Skills needed: Willingness to share one’s faith with others and learn more about the Catholic faith.
Approximate time commitment: Depends on number of children involved; once a month at most. |
Contact: Marilyn Zarzycki at
973-538-1358, x121
marilynz@ndcarmel.com |
| RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-8) |
A total parish experience that guides and enriches the Catholic faith formation of children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The program includes religion classes, liturgies, retreats, Vacation Bible School, as well as preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Skills needed: Patience and love of children/teens; good knowledge of the Catholic faith and a willingness to learn more and share it.
Approximate time commitment: 2 1/2 hours per class (1 1/2 hours prep, 1 hour teaching). |
Contact: Marilyn Zarzycki at
973-538-1358, x121
marilynz@ndcarmel.com |
| + Children’s Liturgy |
Offers a “child friendly” liturgy, delivered from the Children’s Lectionary for children ages 4 – 12. The readings are explained by the catechists in a way children understand, enhancing their understanding of the Word.
Skills needed: Enjoy working with children; creativity with the use of props or acting out and encouraging the children to participate.
Approximate time commitment: 2 hours every 6 weeks when your team is assigned to a 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. |
Contact: Alison Gillen, aliphant@msn.com. |
| +RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Special Needs |
The Special Needs/Learning Differences Religious Education Program offers children from 5 through 21 the ability to learn about the love and care of Jesus in their own way and at their own pace. Special emphasis is provided on the sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation for those children who have not yet received these sacraments. |
Contact: Terry Wisolmerski at
twisol@optimum.net |
| RESOURCE LIBRARY |
Provides multi-media resources for parishioners on a wide variety of spiritual Christian subjects. A resource listing is available on our website.
Skills needed: Willingness to serve; an interest in books and other media; organizational skills.
Approximate time commitment: Very flexible, as needed. |
Contact: Rosa Fanelli at
973-428-8304 rosafmedia@aol.com |
| VOCATIONS |
Opportunities available for men and women who want to deepen their faith and spiritual journey through a more in-depth and committed learning experience.
Skills needed: Deep love of God
Approximate time commitment: As needed. |
Contact: Marc Luciani at 973-455-7060 or lucianimar@aol.com |
| WAKE MINISTRY |
Compassionate volunteers, working in pairs, bring comfort to relatives and friends of the deceased by visiting the funeral home, praying with the family and those gathered, and planning the funeral Mass with the family.
Skills needed: Compassionate heart; willingness to serve.
Approximate time commitment: As needed. |
Contact: Deacon Vic Lupi at
973-538-4642
mattlupi@verizon.net |
| YOUNG ADULTS |
Description: An opportunity for young adults to come together and support one another in faith. |
Contact: Concepta Fanelli at 973-879-1758, conceptafanelli@gmail.com |
