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PARISH MINISTRY GROUPS To
contact any of the ministry leaders below, call the rectory @ (856) 662-9338 and
we will arrange for the ministry leader to contact you ASAP. Their
phone numbers have been removed here for website purposes. Altar
Servers Young
people who assist at liturgical celebrations Contact:
John Messina Arts
& Environment A
group that prepares the Church artistically for liturgical seasons Contact: Maria Haas
Bereavement
Assists parishioners in their time of need after the death of a family member.
Contact: Sr. Bernadette Mary Leahy, SSJ
Bereavement Committee
Assists
parishioners through various stages of bereavement beginning with visiting the sick involved with Hospice, to meeting with family to discuss Mass arrangements and the "After Care" as families experience the continued loss of a loved one.
Contact: Joy Bowman
Buildings
and Grounds Parishioners
who donate their time and various skills to doing light maintenance and
projects on and around our parish property, including the “Adopt–A-Flower Bed”
project Contact:
Ray Costner/Kathy Boyer CCD A
program which provides education and formation to assist parents in meeting the spiritual and sacramental
needs of children Contact:
Adeline Gramlich Eucharistic
Devotion Promotes
the awareness of the gift of
Eucharistic Devotion by encouraging parishioner participation
Contact:
Rectory Extraordinary
Ministers People
who distribute Holy Communion Contact: Louise D'Alessandro
Fundraising
Committee A
group that works to increase the financial health of our parish through
fundraisers aimed
at parishioners and non-parishioners Contact: Lonnie Monaco
Hospitality A
group that sets up and assists in all matters revolving around hospitality Contact: Rich Pilla Knights
of Columbus A
group dedicated to church and community service that meets the 1st & 3rd
Mondays of each month Contact: Lonnie Monaco Lectors Parishioners
who proclaim the Lord’s Words thoughtfully and joyfully Contact: Pam Palazzo
Liturgy Board
To plan, to evaluate and to implement the liturgical life of the parish in order to further the work of the Holy Spirit in building community, through worship and prayer.
Contacts: Mary Ann Meloni / Mary Sue Link
Men’s
Prayer / Scripture Group A
group of men who get together on Saturday mornings to review the readings and have prayer and discussion Contact: Joe Fagan Music
Ministry A
group with musical and vocal talents that enhance the liturgical experience
through music Contact: Nancy Werner-Kaiser Nursing
Home Ministry People
who visit the nursing home, bring residents to Mass, and serve as Eucharistic
Ministers. Contact: Mary Sharon Monaco Parish
Finance Council Acts
as an advisory board to the pastor making financial and operations
recommendations; prepares the annual parish budget; maintains parish
facilities; oversees stewardship programs Contact: Tony Saranchak
Pastoral Council A
group of elected or appointed people who aid the pastor in all matters
pertaining to the parish Contact: Joe Haas
Prayer
Line Performs
daily intercessory prayers for the living as well as the deceased, requested through the parish prayer line offering the caller a compassionate listener and partner in prayer.
Contact: Lois Picknally
RCIA A
group that instructs those wishing to become Catholic and also prepares those who are Catholic to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation Contact: Loretta Steinmetz School Offers
a quality education to children from pre-school to 8th grade in an
academic environment which pursues excellence through the total development of
our students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and
physically Contact: Patricia Higgins, Principal School
Advisory Board A
group of people who advise the principal and pastor on all matters pertaining
to the school Contact: Jennifer Parker
School
Athletic Association Organizes
and oversees athletic programs at the school Contact: Tery Mattera School
Finance Council A
group of people who assist in the financial planning of the school Contact: Tony Saranchak School
PTA School
parents who provide support to the school by raising funds and coordinating
volunteers; they also enhance the school environment and experience through extra events and social activities Contact: Anna North
Social
Ministry/Justice
Provide supporting a variety of ways for families within the parish of St. Stephen's and beyond. Help to raise consciousness of the social justice issues in an educational format that includes prayer and reflection on Catholic social issues. Contact: Rick Taylor Spiritual Life Board
The purpose of the Spiritual Life Board is to plan spirituality programs for the parish in Advent and Lent and to plan a parish-wide retreat (Mission) on a yearly basis. Contact: Sr. Ruthann T. O'Mara, SSJ
Ushers Welcomes
and greets parishioners and assists at liturgical celebrations Contact: Keith Knight Vocations Increase parishioners' awareness that we all have a vocation to serve one another in love. Provide information and support in responding to the call to the single, married, religious life and priesthood.
Contacts: Elizabeth McHugh, Ernest Picknally, Mary Novoa, Fr. Tom Kiely
Women's Bible Study Group
A group of women who meet on a weekly basis to read selected passages from the Bible and have lively discussions in order to better understand God's Word and God's special plan for each one of us as women. Contact: Eileen Heidi
Young
Adult Ministry Our group's mission is to present the joy of living a vibrant, well-balanced Catholic life through traditional Catholic teachings, spiritual growth, and fellowship. We, the members of St. Stephen's Young Adult Group, are committed to serving the needs of our group's members, as well as the broader community of young adult Catholics ages 18-39 in the Camden Diocese.
Contact: Ally Meloni Young
Adult Music Ministry Assists
in the development of musical skills through instrumental and vocal
applications and
coordinates those talents to add to the celebration of liturgy at the Young
Adult Mass, which is on the 3rd Sunday at 9:00am
Contact: Joey Scavuzzo Youth Ministry
Young
people in grades 6 to 12 who gather together with the purpose to develop a
stronger relationship with God, serve others, and become active members of the
Church Contact: Cindy Pandola |
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