LITURGICAL MINISTRIESLectors and Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers serve at Mass and bring the Eucharist to those who are ill a home and in the Hospital.
Lectors proclaim the Word of God and lead at Mass and other liturgical services.
Contact: Bro. Bob at Parish officeAltar servers assist priest before and during the Mass.
Contact: Fr. Vinny at Parish office
Ushers take up collection and assist in preparing for Mass.
Greeters welcome people at beginning and end of Mass
Music Ministry assists with the music at the Liturgies.
Contact: Jennifer LampertJenniferlampert@gmail.com
To volunteer, Contact: Parish office
Assist at two different shelters with other parishioners. Hoboken Shelter and P.E.R.C. in Union City
Contact:
Connie Bocchieri conniebocchieri@yahoo.com
Sandra Azzollini sazzollini@yahoo.com
Right to Life
This ministry supports the sacredness of all life and promotes support for those who had abortions.Contact: Parish office or
Carol Ann Giambona, Cabloomers@webtv.net
FAITH FORMATION
(CCD)
Religious education is offered for children of the parish not attending Catholic school in grades 1-8. First Holy Communion and Reconciliation preparation occur in second grade. Confirmation preparation occurs in eighth grade. Minimum of 2 years is required for Confirmation.
Contact: Monica DeFalco at Parish office
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A) Contact: Carol Foster at Parish office
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a rite in the Church for adults to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If you or someone you know would like to receive these sacraments, please contact the Parish Office.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Upper Room Prayer Group
Some parishioners gather to pray for the needs of the parish and personal needs. They meet the 3rd Sunday of every month after 12:00 Mass.
Contact: Parish office
Men’ Spirituality Group
Men gather every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm and bring food to the homeless at the PATH Station. It is followed by a spiritual sharing.
Contact: Parish office
Padre Pio Group
People gather for Prayer and Mass with the devotion to Padre Pio.
They meet the First Friday of every month at 7:30pm.
Secular Franciscans
The Secular Franciscan Order is a life commitment to follow and grow in the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.
They meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm.
Spiritual Events
St. Ann has a series of retreats throughout the year, average one a month. These are usually held on Saturday mornings.
St. Ann's Guild
The Guild is an organization for women who are committed to the promotion of the devotion of St. Ann, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a Guild the year comes to it's peak at the Feast of St. Ann, on July 26. During the year they organize a number of fundraising events to support the needs of the Parish. The women meet the last Wednesday of every month after the 7:00 PM Mass. For any woman that would like to join the guild just contact the President Marie Stinson whose e mail address is mstinslbi@hotmail.com.
The Guild meets every last Wednesday of the month.
Would you like to be part of the music ministry of the parish? Please see Jennifer, the music minister and leader of song after Mass or contact her at Jenniferlampert@gmail.com