Baptism & Marriage Preparation
Baptisms are each Sunday of the month at 12:00 noon.
The Parish Office must be contacted in advance.
The common policy for all the Dioceses of New Jersey requires a period of preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage,
which includes sessions with the parish priest and attendance at either the Pre-Cana conferences or the Engaged Encounter Weekend.
Therefore, arrangements are to be made at the Parish Office one year in advance, and before any social plans are finalized.
Adult Choir
The primary duty of the adult choir is to sing at the 11 AM Sunday Mass.
The season extends from September to June. The choir is seeking many new voices.
Meeting Times: Thursday Evenings from 7:30 PM-9PM
Contact Person: Parish Office, 927-1154
Extraordinary Ministers
The extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest in the offering of the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful during Mass.
Some visit the hospitalized or homebound. A Diocesan training program is required conducted by the Office of Worship of the Diocese.
Contact the rectory to receive a recommendation from the priest to attend the training workshops
Schedule: Sent to Ministers in the summer and published monthly in the Parish Bulletin
Contact Person: Contact the Parish Office, 927-1154
Guitar Group
The Guitar Group is a music ministry based group of parishioners who sing, play the guitar, piano, and other musical instruments.
The group sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass.
Meeting days: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Contact Person: Contact the Parish Office, 927-1154
Lectors
The lector provides the reading from Scriptures at the weekend Masses and on Holy Days.
A training program is offered by the Diocese for Lectors in their Ministry.
Most readers currently serve 3-4 months per year.
Contact Person: Contact the Parish Office, 927-1154
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy committee helps to plan liturgies and coordinates banners and altar linens.
Contact Person: Father Paul D. Harte, Pastor
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is held 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Our Lady of Sorrows.
The adorers request the day and hour they wish to serve. We are always in need of adorers and substitutes.
Please check the bulletin and website for updated needs.
Meeting Dates: for coordinators and leaders only
Contact Number: Parish Office, 927-1154
Youth Choir
The youth choir sings once a month at the 9:30 AM Mass. They provide music for the Blessing of the Animals in October,
for the May Crowning, for Christmas Eve Mass and much more!
Ages of Children: 6-14
Meeting Days and Times: Monday, 5:35-6:15 PM throughout the school year
Contact Person: Contact the Parish Office, 927-1154
Ushers
Ushers are a group of dedicated parishioners who direct people to their pews, take up the weekly collections,
and hand out the parish bulletin following Mass
Contact Person: Contact the Parish Office, 927-1154
Parish Garden
The parish garden is located in an area behind the church.
Bricks and memorials may be purchased in the office during regular office hours.
Contact Person: Parish Office: 927-1154