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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.
(See parish website home page for expanded description of the Nursing Home Ministry)

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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