Ministries and Organizations at the Church of Saint James

 Two disciples met the Risen Christ on the road to Emmaus as they were sharing their thoughts and ideas about all that had taken place during the days leading to the Resurrection, in which they expressed hope. They left their encounter with Jesus renewed, energized, and ready to spread the Word and live the Gospel message more completely than ever before. (For the complete story, see Luke 24:13-49)

The people of Saint James Church are blessed with many and varied opportunities to emulate this experience through the ministries, community prayer, organizations and special events hosted by the parish. Just as the two disciples in Luke’s Gospel traveled on a spiritual journey, bolstered by each other, our fellow parishioners, through these parish-sponsored groups, stand ready to support and assist each other as we all grow in our relationships with Jesus Christ.

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. -- Ephesians 2:10

To learn more about the ministries and organizations active at the Church of Saint James, please scan the menu at left or the categories below:

Litugical Ministries: These groups serve in various capacites during the Sacrifice of the Mass and other liturgical services.  Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Lectors, Music Ministry, Ushers, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and Children's Mass.

Special Worship and Devotions: These are additional opportunities to pray in community. All are welcome.  Eucharistic Adoration, The Rosary, The Divine Office,  Miraculous Medal Novena, Stations of the Cross, The Saint James Prayer Chain,  and Charismatic Prayer Group

Evangelization and Enrichment: These groups offer means to grow in the Faith and share your gifts.
Evangelization Council and Faith Formation Teams, Stewardship Committee, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Rosary Altar Society, Bible Study, Cursillo, Faith Sharing for Women, Womens Ministry, Men of Saint James, Pre Cana,  Marriage Encounter and the Parish Catholic Book Club.

Social Concerns: Devoted to specific causes, these groups serve the community beyond the parish.
Respect Life, Adopt A Parish, Share Your Bread, and The Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center

Service Groups: These groups focus on serving the needs of those closer to home by supporting a variety of worthwhile causes.
Saint James Home School Association, Knights of Columbus, Men of Charity, Blankets of Blessings , Helping Hands, Friendly Visitors/Shoppers, and Transportation Group

Wellness and Compassion: These groups use their abilites to promote the health of body, mind and soul.
Parish Nurses and Bereavement Support Group

 Youth Groups: While the youth of Saint James Church are welcome to participate in all appropriate ministries and organizations, the following are specifically oriented towards our younger parishioners.
School of Religion / Vacation Bible School, Youth Ministry,  Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 55 (Patriots' Path Council), Girl Scouts USA (Heart of New Jersey Council), Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Basketball, Moms and Tots and Little Lights

Social Groups: These groups promote fellowship and camaraderie among parishioners of all ages.
Fellowship Coffee Hour, Single_Hopeful Hearts, Saints Joachim and Anne Society, and Top of the Hill Gang

Annual Events: All parishioners are invited to participate in these once-a-year activities that are as enriching as they are enjoyable.
Lenten Soup Supper, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Parish Picnic Committee, Blessing of the Animals, and 
Parish Golf Outing