Ministries
List of Services
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Altar Server
Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.
For more information, speak to our Pastor, Fr. Antonio Santana or Rolando Mendoza, Alter Server Coordinator at (201) 669-6555
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Baptism Preparation
Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.
Baptisms are done every 2nd Saturday of the month.
The requirements for Baptism are:
- Baby's birth certificate
- Requirements for the child's parents:
a. Are you a member of the parish? Envelope# ______
b. If not, register at the Rectory and submit 6 white envelopes with the Envelope# for 6 weeks of Mass
Requirements for the child's godparents:
- Be married in the Catholic church and in good standing. Provide proof of Sacramental Marraige (Church Marraige Certificate)
- Be single, not living together - privide Confirmation certificate.
- If they are from this parish, St John the Baptist the Envelope#
- If Godparent(s) are from another parish, they must request a sponsor certificate for each godparent and present it.
Instructional class is held on the Friday before the Baptism at 6:00 p.m. in the basement. Parents and godparents must attend without their children.
Please contact the office for further information.
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Eucharistic Adoration
1st Thursday of the month starting at 8:00 pm after mass. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored for one hour to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance.
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Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
If you would like to become a eucharistic minister contact Jose Rivera (201) 835-3546 or email riverajose57@gmail.com
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Finance Council
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
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Greeters/Ushers
Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.
If you would like to join please contact Aroldo Avila (201) 673-2524.
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Lector
Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.
If you would like to become a lector please contact Joana Sorto (201) 647-4824.
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Liturgical Linen Service
Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.
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Music MinistryList Item 1
Come and join us together in song in our various choir groups.
- Children's Choir - Ramiro Saravia (201) 660-0750
- Divine Inspiration Choir - Flavio Mayor (201) 893-4678
- Juan XXIII Choir - Genaro Pirir (201) 313-6418
- United Youth Choir - Tomas Chitay (201) 301-5314
- Youth in Christ Choir - Isidro Guarcax (201) 362-5814
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OCIA (aka RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
Please contact Vanessa Millan, our OCIA Coordinator (201) 926-4760 or millanvanessa@gmail.com
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Offertory Counters
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week.
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Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. John the Baptist Church.
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Stations of the Cross
Held Friday evenings at 5:30 pm in English and at 8:00 pm in Spanish in the Church during Lent.
