Women's Ministry

CONTACT: Regina DePrima ♦ (908) 580-9894 ♦ reginadeprima@verizon.net

The mission of the Women’s Ministry is to reflect on the Catholic Christian woman’s journey of faith, her relationship with Jesus Christ, her vocation and state in life, and opportunities to live the Gospel message more effectively. The primary goal is to help each woman to find time for prayer and Scripture reading, thereby solidifying her sense of identity within the Catholic Church and clarifying her call to serve.

The Women’s Ministry of Saint James was started in 1994 by a group of mothers who were inspired to share their hard-earned wisdom, and especially their faith, with the new moms of the parish through a parish retreat. Since that time, the ministry has expanded to include all women. The mission of the Women’s Ministry is to encourage women in their spiritual growth and to help them stay connected to the Catholic Church. Retreats are central to the achievement of this dual goal. The Moms’ Retreat, held in the early spring, is given by Saint James moms for Saint James moms. By sharing of their faith and their experiences as mothers and as Catholic women, and especially through prayer, the older mothers serve as mentors for the younger moms. This overnight retreat is held at the Quellen Center in Mendham and includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Watch the Bulletin for details.

19th Annual St. James Mothers' Retreat