Parish Family of Saint Robert Bellarmine Ministry Directory

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2 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: FAITH FORMATION MINISTRIES : ADULT CHOIR ADULT FAITH FORMATION YOUTH CHOIR FOLK CHOIR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP CANTORS LECTORS LITURGY COMMITTEE SACRISTAN USHERS ALTAR SERVERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION WEDDING COORDINATOR'S MINISTRY PRE-CANA BAPTISM PREP RCIA RCIA FOR CHILDREN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH MINISTRY FAITH - SHARING GROUP OUTREACH MINISTRIES - SOCIAL : PARISH PICNIC COMMITTEE PARISH SOCIAL COMMITTEE (IRISH) FR. THOMAS J. O'CONNOR GOLF OUTING FAITH JOURNEYS OUTREACH MINISTRIES: BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL FESTIVAL FR. BENEDICT MINISTRY LEGION OF MARY OPEN DOOR /HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE HOSPITAL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WINTER HOMELESS CARE WELCOMING MINISTRY ANNULMENT ADVOCACY PRAYER CHAIN MEALS MINISTRY RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE FINANCE COUNCIL PRAYER GARDEN COMMITTEE SRB HELP CENTER HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1

3 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Adult Choir Contacts: Bob Stasiak (Director) Ph:(732) Assistant Director: Renee Weber Phone: (732) If you enjoy singing, you should consider joining our Parish choir. We are a fun and friendly group of men and women of varying levels of ability. Our choir has a very good reputation, and we sing a wide range of repertoire in varied styles. We are seeking singers in all voice parts. Rehearsals are at 8 PM on Thursday evenings in the church. Additional practices are held during the Christmas and Easter seasons at 6:30 on Sunday evenings. The choir sings for the 10AM Sunday mass, and some additional masses during the holiday seasons. If you are interested, please contact us to schedule an audition. Youth Choir Contact: Carol Lippin Ph:(732) clippin44@gmail.com Choose, prepare, rehearse and perform music in keeping with the theme and order of the liturgical celebration. Boys and Girls in grades 3-8 make up the youth choir. Folk Choir Contact: Carol Lippin Ph:(732) clippin44@gmail.com Create, plan and sing music with a more contemporary flair to enhance our worship at the 4:30pm Folk Mass on Saturday evenings and special liturgical events. Cantors Contact: Renee Weber Ph: (732) reneecweber@yahoo.com Opportunity to proclaim the word in song Lectors Contact: Deacon Rolf Ph:(732) rfriedmann@strobert.com Proclaim the Word of God at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Liturgy Committee Contact: Msgr. Sam A. Sirianni Ph: (732) frsam@strobert.com Participate in the planning and implementation of the Liturgy and special liturgical celebrations. 2

4 Sacristan Contact: Loretta Kuhnert Ph: (732) Maintain all linens used on the altar in a scheduled rotation. Decorate church for church holidays and celebrations Wedding Coordinator s Ministry Contact: Pam Stengel Ph:(732) srbwelcome@gmail.com Compliment Pastor/ Priests in wedding ceremony & mass services by offering assistance at rehearsals & actual wedding with Bridal party formation as well as Church preparation. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Contact: Deacon Henry Cugini Ph:(732) deacon267@verizon.net Assist the presider in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist at liturgies. Ushers Contact: Deacon Rolf Ph:(732) rfriedmann@strobert.com Establish and maintain an environment of peaceful reverence during Mass by ensuring the comfort of the parishioners, being aware of the needs of the Priest, taking of the collection and assisting other ministries when needed. Altar Servers Contact: Denise Bartone & Deacon Frank Weber Ph:(732) FJWeber@optonline.net Help the priest with vestments, lighting candles, carrying the books used at Mass and participate in the celebration of the Mass through listening, praying and singing. Contemporary Music Group Contact: Renee Weber / Carol Lippin Ph: (732) reneecweber@yahoo.com; clippin44@gmail.com Musicians of high school age and up come together to provide contemporary music for mass. We currently provide music twice a month for the 5pm Sunday mass, but may grow into weekly Sunday masses. Practices are once a week. We are currently seeking experienced musicians and singers, which include guitarists (acoustic and electric) bass players, keyboardists and drummers. Music inspiration is that of Christian Rock, and music currently being played on FM Star More members are needed! If you are interested, please contact Renee Weber to schedule an audition. 3

5 FAITH FORMATION MINISTRIES Adult Faith Formation Contact: Martin Weisman / Lauren Filipek Baptism Prep Contact: Deacon Frank Weber Ph: (732) (Parish Office) strobertadultfaith@yahoo.com ; mmweisman@msn.com; filipek6@verizon.net Plan Educational programs and events for adults to deepen the understanding of their faith and promote the moral and spiritual growth of adult parishioners. Ph: (732) (Parish Office) or ( 732) (Deacon Frank Cell) fweber@dioceseoftrenton.org fjweber@optonline.net Pre-baptism class instruction on the Sacrament of Baptism and the rite itself. Class takes place every other month and is highly recommended for first time parents. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend these classes Pre- Cana Contact: Carolyn & Stephen Stumpf Ph:(732) cjstumpf@optonline.net; sfstumpf@optonline.net Pre-Cana is a program for couples preparing to receive and commit to the sacrament of matrimony. The Pre- Cana Team at St. Robert's is diocesan trained to present this program of marriage preparation, with seven team couples participating in the program. Pre-Cana conferences are held twice a year in the Parish Center, with team members presenting on topics ranging from finances to sexuality. New members will be required as current members leave this ministry. Indicate your interest in this ministry to Fr. Ed, the Team Moderator. RCIA Contact: Deacon Frank Weber Ph: (732) (Parish Office) or ( 732) (Deacon Frank Cell) fweber@dioceseoftrenton.org fjweber@optonline.net The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process that invites unbaptized persons and baptized Christians of other faiths to learn more about becoming Roman Catholic. The process also calls/invites baptized Catholics to complete full communion with the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. The people in the process consist of a team that plans and leads the process; candidates who are considering joining the Church or receiving the Sacraments; and sponsors who provide one-onone assistance to the candidates. 4

6 RCIA For Children Religious Education Contact: Margie Walker Horsch Contact: Lisa Clarke Ph: (908) Ph:(732) This process is for children who have not been baptized and have passed the age of reason, between the age of 7 and 16 years old. It is a process that includes the whole family. There are many reasons for a child not receiving baptism as an infant. We are here to assist and support those families wishing to bring their children into the Catholic Church. The children, we speak of, have shown desire and interest in knowing more about Jesus, God, the sacraments, and our Catholic way of life. Please contact us if know of anyone, who has questions about the Catholic Faith, or returning to the practice of the faith. We also invite you to consider joining the RCIA for Children Ministry Youth Ministry Contact: Parish Office Religious education for grades kindergarten through 8 th grade. Sacrament of Holy Communion is received during 2 nd grade. Sacrament of Confirmation is received in 8 th grade. The one hour classes are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for grades K-6 th either at 4:15PM or 5:30PM. Classes for grades 7 and 8 are held Monday and Tuesday at 7:00PM. Classes begin in the fall after labor day and end after the 2 nd week in May Faith Sharing Group Contact: Judy Friedmann Ph: (732) judith_friedmann@yahoo.com Ph: (732) youthministry@strobert.com This group will get together on a regular basis to discuss our faith in Christ and encourage and support each other. Adult advisors work with high school youth to deepen their understanding of faith in God through Bible study, community service and fellowship with friends and family 5

7 OUTREACH MINISTRIES Bereavement Ministry Fr. Benedict Ministry Contact: Ruth Stanszak Contact: Mike Sabo Ph:(732) Provide assistance to bereaved family members with planning of funeral liturgies. Ph:(732) mickel52@optonline.net The mission of the Father Benedict Ministry is to provide temporary emergency or religious assistance to those less fortunate regardless of race. The applicant must be trying to help him/herself and must reside within the physical boundaries of the Church of St. Robert Bellarmine established by the Trenton Diocese in The Father Benedict Ministry members screen the increasing number of applicants requesting assistance. The ministry fund is solely supported through the generosity of the parish family s mass collections six times during the year Open Door Contact: Margie Golden Ph:(732) Margie.golden59@gmail.com Open Door is a non-profit, ecumenical food pantry and soup kitchen serving the needy of the Freehold Community. Open Door is always in need of volunteers, non-perishable food items, paper products and toiletries. In addition Open Door provides a Christmas gift giving program to children of families in need, and an after school tutoring program. If you are interested in volunteering and donating, and need further information please contact Margie Golden address Margie.golden59@gmail.com 6

8 Hospital Eucharistic Ministers Contact: Deacon Henry Cugini Ph:(732) deacon267@verizon.net Bring the world of Jesus, the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist in the spirit of our Parish family to all our brothers and sisters in faith who are hospitalized and homebound due to age or illness. Winter Homeless Care Contact: Deacon Andy Smith Ph: (732) bayak420@aol.com Parish Center is open Thursday nights during winter months to provide homeless men overnight shelter. Male parishioners act as chaperones. Assistance needed in areas of providing meals ;laundry services and providing transportation for homeless men to and from St. Roberts on Thursday nights and Friday mornings. Welcoming Ministry Contact: Pam Stengel Ph:(732) srbwelcome@gmail.com St. Robert s Welcoming Ministry has as its primary purpose hospitality and invitation. Through the acts of hospitality and invitation it is the Ministry s goal to have all who enter St. Robert s feel as if they are a valued member of the faith family contributing to the overall good of the parish and the greater community. The Ministry seeks to foster a warm environment for all parishioners. Our goals are accomplished through awareness, leadership, service and information. Photography Ministry Contact: Pam Nowak Stengel Ph: (732) srbwelcome@gmail.com Annulment Advocacy Contact: Deacon Henry Cugini Ph:(732) deacon267@verizon.net Provide information and assist Catholic individuals who have been divorced through the annulment process with the Diocese. Respect Life Committee Contact: Tom Panettiere Ph: (908) tpanettiere@victorypackaging.com Utilizing photography skills to support various Parish ministries, parish office and Diocese to document St. Robert events or those events which St. Robert s participates in on a Diocesan level. Coordinate with parish technical service as well as The Monitor to publish photos for parishioners viewing. Work with our Diocesan Office promoting the mission of the Catholic Church's teachings and promulgations on the transmission of human life. 7

9 Buildings & Grounds Committee Contact: Lisa Pearsall Ph: (908) lisa.pedrogo@turner.com Committee seeks to determine assets pertaining to the church; determine longevity of assets; project dates and costs of replacement of assets; establish set-aside funding for repair/replacement of assets. Oversee all building and grounds projects for the church Meals Ministry Contact: Filomena Macri Ph: (732) filmacri@verizon.net Finance Council Contact: Jim Trainor Ph: (732) jamestrainor@gmail.com This committee advises the pastor on all financial matters pertaining to general operations of the church to include but not limited to all income and expenses of the church, budgeting and financial reporting. Prayer Garden Committee Contact: Peggy Deltuvia Ph: (732) njpeggy@optonline.net Meals Ministry provides support for families in need (birth of child; death of a loved one; hospitalization; sickness) by preparing meals. Meals Ministry also supports Winter Homeless Care Ministry by providing meals in Months of December through March. Knights of Columbus Contact: John Belbol Ph: (732) jgbsparks@aol.com You are welcome to join this very important ministry which takes care of and maintains our prayer garden, located between the main Church and the Parish center. This serene place provides parishioners with a tranquil place to meditate and pray. Prayer Chain Contact: Parish Office Ph: (732) The Knights of Columbus is the world s largest Catholic lay organization. Membership is opening to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See 18 years of age and older. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, the community, families and young people. The Knights of Columbus raised and distributed over $151 million to charity and rendered over 69 million hours of volunteer service. Phone chain for those seeking prayers for their loved ones who are either ill or suffering. 8

10 SRB HELP CENTER Contact: Pam Nowak Stengel / Linda Yannelli Altini Roseanne Duffy Ph: (732) (917) srbhelpcenter@gmail.com Ministry was established in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Its mission is to aid disaster survivors in rebuilding their lives, their homes and their faith through donations. Members of the ministry conduct case assessments, evaluate need, match donations and arrange pick up and delivery of donations through volunteers. Holiday Food Drives Contact: Donna Weeks/ Linda Altini/ Tom Panettiere Ph: (732) /(917) /(908) weeks827@optonline.net /chachayo@msn.com; tpanettiere@victorypackaging.com Coordinate and lead cold food drives during three major holidays (Thanksgiving/Christmas/Easter). Requires organization of food basket donations; researching families in need and managing volunteers to pack and deliver baskets the Sunday before holiday. During Thanksgiving, hot meals are also provided Thanksgiving morning. Requires coordination of volunteers at Court Jester in Freehold. Christmas Carol Festival (CCF) Contact: Martin Weisman Ph: (732) comehome@strobert.com ; strobertadulted@yahoo.com The Christmas Carol Festival is a means of reaching out to those within our community who have strayed from their faith journey, left the faith entirely or who have issues with the church; through an evening of singing favorite Christmas Carols and sharing precious memories. 9

11 OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL Parish Family of Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Picnic Committee Contact: Pam Nowak Stengel or Pete Tuozzolo Ph: (732) or (908) Parish Social Committee Contact: Therese Flanagan Ph: (908) Annual Parish Picnic is held in September. Event is focused on building parishioner fellowship with emphasis on Family and Community. Committee members are needed to plan, market, solicit, prepare & run this event. Planning usually starts 6 months prior and progresses from monthly meetings to weekly meetings leading up to the event. Annual Parish Social is held last weekend in February. Event is focused on St. Patrick s day and Irish dance & music. Committee members are needed to help organize, sell tickets, set up and clean up the event. Planning usually starts 4 months prior and progresses from monthly meetings to weekly meetings leading up to the event. Fr. Thomas J. O Connor Golf Outing Contact: Deacon Rolf Ph: (732) rfriedmann@strobert.com Annual Golf Outing is held in August. Event is in honor of St. Robert s late Pastor Fr. Thomas J. O Connor who served the Parish Committee members are needed to plan, market, solicit, prepare & run this event. Planning usually starts 4 months prior and progresses from monthly meetings to weekly meetings leading up to the event. Faith Journeys Contact: Martin Weisman Ph: (732) mmweisman@msn.com Committee is formulated to provide fun day trips for parishioners in a social setting. Day trips may consist of bus trips to local/tri state attractions, plays, concerts and/ or spiritual sanctuaries. Excellent way to enhance fellowship outside parish grounds. Committee members needed to create & plan outings as well as recruit participants. 10

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13 Ministry Chair Phone Chair ;Members ADULT CHOIR Bob Stastiak (732) ADULT FAITH FORMATION Marty Weisman; Lauren Filipek (732) (Parish ALTAR SERVERS Frank Weber/ Denise bartone (732) ANNULMENT ADVOCACY Deacon Henry Cugini (732) BAPTISM PREP Frank Weber ( 732) (Deacon Frank fweber@dioceseoftrenton.org Cell) ;fjweber@op BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Ruth Stanszak (732) ruth.stanczak@gmail.com BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Lisa Pearsall (908) lisa.pedrogo@turner.com CANTORS Bob Stastiak (732) / (732) bstasiak28@aol.com;reneecweber@yahoo CHRISTMAS CAROL FESTIVAL Marty Weisman; Janet Fitzgerald (732) comehome@strobert.com;strobertadulted@ CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Renee GROUP Weber/ Carol Lippin (732) reneecweber@yahoo.com ;clippin44@gma EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Deacon OF Henry HOLY Cugini COMMUNION (732) deacon267@verizon.net "FAITH JOURNEYS" Marty Weisman; Janet Fitzgerald (732) (Parish Office)mmweisman@msn.com FAITH SHARING GROUP Judy Friedmann (732) judith_friedmann@yahoo.com FINANCE COUNCIL Jim Trainor (732) (Parish Office) jamestrainor@gmail.com FOLK CHOIR Carol lippin (732) clippin44@gmail.com FR. BENEDICT MINISTRY Mike Sabo (732) mickel52@optonline.net FR. THOMAS J. O'CONNOR Rolf GOLF Friedmann OUTING (732) (Parish Office) rfriedmann@strobert.com HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES Donna Weeks/ Linda Altini/ Tom weeks827@optonline.net;chachayo@msn. Paniterrie (732) /(917) /(908) tpanettiere@victorypackaging.com HOSPITAL EUCHARISTIC Deacon MINISTERS Henry Cugini (732) deacon267@verizon.net KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Gino Iacovella (201) iacovella.gino@gmail.com; LECTORS Rolf Friedmann (732) (Parish Office) rfriedmann@strobert.com LEGION OF MARY Lenore reagan (732) anse745@aol.com LITURGY COMMITTEE Msgr. Sam (732) (Parish Office) frsam@strobert.com MEALS MINISTRY Filomena Macri (732) filmacri@verizon.net OPEN DOOR /HOLIDAY GIFT Margie DRIVE Golden (732) Margie.golden59@gmail.com PARISH PICNIC COMMITTEE Pam Nowak Stengel or Pete (732) Tuozzolo or (908) tuzzkids@verizon.net;srbwelcome@gmail.c PARISH SOCIAL COMMITTEE Therese (IRISH) Flanagan (908) flanaganandsons2@yahoo.com PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRY Pam Stengel (732) srbwelcome@gmail.com PRAYER CHAIN Parish Office (732) (Parish Office) PRAYER GARDEN COMMITTEE Peggy Deltuvia (732) njpeggy@optonline.net PRE-CANA Carolyn & Stephen Stumpf (732) cjstumpf@optonline.net; sfstumpf@optonlin RCIA Frank Weber ( 732) (Deacon Frank fweber@dioceseoftrenton.org Cell) ;fjweber@op RCIA FOR CHILDREN Margie Walker Horsch (908) m_a_walkerhorsch@verizon.net RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Lisa Clarke (732) (Parish Office) lclarke@strobert.com RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE Tom Panettiere (908) tpanettiere@victorypackaging.com SACRISTAN Loretta Kuhnert (732) mzkuhn@verizon.net SRB HELP CENTER Linda Altini/ Rosanne Duffy/ Pam Stengel (917) srbhelpcenter@gmail.com;chachayo@msn USHERS Rolf Friedmann (732) (Parish Office) rfriedmann@strobert.com WEDDING COORDINATOR'S Pam MINISTRY Stengel (732) srbwelcome@gmail.com WELCOMING MINISTRY Pam Stengel (732) srbwelcome@gmail.com WINTER HOMELESS CARE Deacon Andy Smith (732) bayak420@aol.com YOUTH CHOIR Carol Lippin (732) clippin44@gmail.com YOUTH MINISTRY Parish Office (732) youthministry@strobert.com 12