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| Sacrament of Marriage |
| Arrangements are to be made with one of the priests as soon as possible, so as to insure a proper and time and adequate preparation for this Sacrament. |
| Sacraments for the Sick/Homebound |
| Anointing: Anytime upon request in the home of the sick. Communion: A Priest, or Eucharistic Minister of the parish will bring communion to those parishioners confined to home. Please notify the Rectory when someone is ill or admitted to the hospital. |
| Sacrament of Baptism |
| Parents are required to register their children for Baptism, at the Rectory, at least one month before Baptism. This allows sufficient time to participate in our Baptismal program, which is a requirement. The program consists of: 1. A group instructional meeting for all parents who are having their baby baptized a week before the Baptism. 2. The Baptisms take place on the 1st Sunday, in the Church. |
| PENANCE - FIRST EUCHARIST - CONFIRMATION |
| Religious Education and parental participation in the Sacramental Preparation Program. Contact the Religious Education Office at 201-339-0319 or the Rectory at 201-436-0857 |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| Saturday 9:00 to 9:30 AM and 4:30 to 5:15 PM Confessions will be heard at the Rectory at any time. |
| Sacrament of Holy Orders |
| Interested in Vocations visit: http://www.rcan.org/vocation/ |
| ST. HENRY PARISH Ministry Opportunities Adult Funeral Servers – Serve parish funerals. Contact the Rectory – 201-436-0857. Altar Servers – Students, Grades 3 and up – must have received the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist. Children assist the priest at liturgies. Contact Father Eric, 201-436-0857. Cantors and Choir - “When You Sing You Pray Twice”. Lend your voice and musical talent to sing for God. Choir sings September to June and at special parish Masses. Cantors lead song at parish Masses. Weekly rehearsals. Contact Chad Perry (201) 935-5727. Children’s Choir –Children who sing at the monthly Family Mass. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Parishioners share their faith with the children of the parish at the 10 AM Mass, providing them with instruction on the Sunday readings at their level from the Children’s Lectionary. Contact Deborah Lucas-McGady – 201-339-3122. Confirmation Preparation Program – meets Sundays 10:45 AM, or Mondays 6:45 PM or Wednesdays 6:45 PM. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. Environment Committee – Parishioners who assist in decorating the interior and exterior of Church. Contact the Rectory – 201-436-0857. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist – Practicing parish members invited to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at parish Masses and to the homebound parishioners. Contact the Rectory - 201-436-0857. Faith Sharing – Meets in the Rectory every Thursday at 7:30 PM. Contact the Rectory - 201-436-0857. Family Mass Committee – Coordinates Family Mass celebration. Contact Marie Pope, 201-339-0319 or Debbie Lucas-McGady, 201-339-3122. Food Pantry – Coordinates collection and distribution of canned goods to feed the hungry. Contact Alice Rooth, 201-339-2595. Hospital Visitors – Parishioners who visit the sick of our Parish who are confined to the hospital. Contact Doreen Stabile – 201-823-3756. Knitting Club – Group of parishioners who meet on Sunday afternoons in the Parish Center, seasonally, to knit & crochet items for donation to organizations in need. Contact the Rectory – 201-436-0857. Lectors – Parishioners invited to proclaim the Word of God at parish Masses. Contact Roseann Hogan, 201-436-9159 or the Rectory, 201-436-0857. Martha Ministry – Parishioners who assist in preparation of Altar Linens. Contact the Rectory – 201-436-9857. Plant Management Committee –Parishioners who provide expertise and advice on plant facility operations. Contact Fr. Rich – 201-436-0857. Religious Education – Serve as Catechist or Aide. Pre-K through 5th grade on Sunday mornings at 8:45 AM; Junior High Component program (6th – 8th grades) Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. REFO – (Religious Education Family Organization) Parents/guardians of Religious Education children who meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM and plan children’s activities. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – Adult preparation for reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Informal classes and discussions about Catholic Doctrines and teachings. September to June. Priests of the parish and interested parishioners conduct the classes together and share their faith with the candidates. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. Rosary Society – Organization of parish women who get together throughout the year for spiritual and social events. Monthly meeting on Tuesdays. Contact President, Eileen Broderick. Scouts - Boy Scouts meet Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the school basement. Contact Steve Gallo – 201-339-1845. Cub Scouts meet Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, and Fridays once a month for Pack Night in the Parish Center. Contact Al Long, - 201-437-6798. Girl Scouts meet Thursdays at 3:30 PM in the Parish Center. Contact Karen Weeks – 201-858-2797. St. Joseph’s Guild – Parishioners whose craftsman skills are utilized to fix, repair or enhance the beauty of our parish plant. Call the Rectory – 201-436-0857. St. Rose’s Guild – Parishioners who help beautify the Church and grounds with the use of flowers, and by gardening and planting. Call the Rectory – 201-436-0857. Track Team for Children – Seasonal boys and girls age level competition in the Olympic Spirit Cross Country Series for Catholic parishes. Contact Al Long – 201- 437-6798. Ushers/Hospitality Ministry – Men and Women who provide hospitality, greeting and welcome primarily at parish Masses and who take up the offering and coordinate the presentation of the gifts at Mass. Contact the Rectory – 201- 436-0857. Welcoming Committee – Welcomes new parishioners into the Parish. Contact the Rectory – 201-436-0857. Youth Ministry – Coordinate and chaperone activities for the young people of the parish. Contact Marie Pope – 201-339-0319. |