CARNIVAL
TONY MORANO                                  KEVIN BROWN
973.857.7122                                     973.239.4446
ammorano@optonline.net                  kbrown@rtptech.com

On the first weekend of June, each year, SCS presents its largest, most popular activity ... our annual CARNIVAL which brings to our campus fun rides, fabulous food and fantastic games for "children" of all ages .
 
Over 100 volunteers are needed nightly to keep all our balls in the air!  We have a task for every talent and schedule … from Booth co-captains and Kids World helpers to Ticket sellers & Food servers!  Join the Team!  It's FUN!

COLLECTION COUNTERS
CHARLOTTE LEEDS                        
973.239.7960
cleeds@scscedargrove.org

Each Weekend, a Team of 2-3 Ministry Members count and prepare the weekend's collections for bank deposit.

Ministers serve 5-8 times yearly, for about 4 1/2 hours on Sunday morning.  Substitutes are needed and everyone must attend a training session.

COMBINED COUNCIL of MINISTRIES
BOB SWEENEY
973.857.2036
Bsweeney2@verizon.net

Comprised of the Leaders of each Parish Ministry, this Council reports to the Pastor, collaborates with the Pastoral Council and helps plan the Parish Calendar of Activities.

FINANCE COUNCIL
THOMAS J. DONNELLY
973.433.4057
tj.donnelly@booz.com

In addition to advising the Pastor on the financial operation of the Parish, this Council prepares and submits the Parish Budget to the Archdiocese of Newark and monitors our financial performance against that Budget.
 
Members are appointed by the Pastor, to include Representation from key Parish Organizations, Parishioners with financial expertise, our Parish Accountant and our outside Accountant.

HOME-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
ANTHONY PRINZO
973.650.0219
akprinzo@optonline.net

The Mission of our Parish School is advanced through this collaboration of School Parents, Guardians and Staff. The Association reinforces what is taught at School and in the home, raises critical funds to offset the gap between Tuition and actual Costs, volunteers for School activities, and optimizes home-school communications. 

JOYFUL NOISE ~ Toddler Music
LYNN SERRA
973.239.4240
lynnserra@hotmail.com

God's gift of music is presented for toddlers (walking to age 4) and their caregivers.  Children make a "joyful noise" with their voices, props and instruments as well as learn finger plays, action rhymes and songs.  They also develop listening skills and basic rhythm.

1-hour Sessions:  Thursday, 9am or 10am, Lower Church.  Fee per Session:  $ 6/child, $ 10 for two or more siblings.

MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
BILL KOWALSKI

This advisory Committee to the Pastor oversees and plans for all aspects of the Parish's physical plant.
Members are appointed by the Pastor and include Parishioners with appropriate expertise in the private sector.

MEN'S NIGHT
GARY NATTINI
973.857.2984

Men of all ages and boys, 6th grade and older, enjoy this annual, pre-Lent festivity in Siena Hall, which includes a hearty meal, great male camaraderie, raffles for a favorite charity and a presentation by a notable figure.  Join the FUN!

Men are needed to help garner raffle prizes, set up and  help clean up!

NEW ENERGIES
AL ZANGA
973.669.4824
alzanga@atlanticamerican.com

This collaboration of our St. Catherine's Parish with Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Verona, works on creating opportunities for our two Parishes to share Programs and Services.

The goal:  to utilize each Parish's strengths to enhance  Ministries where possible, maximize personnel and programs, minimize expenses and advance mutual pursuits in Christian Service & Social Justice.

PASTORAL COUNCIL
ROBERT SWEENEY
973.857.2036
Bsweeney2@verizon.net

The advancement of our Parish Mission is the focus of this Council which advises the Pastor and sets our Vision as well as discerns and facilitates Strategic Plans ~ in collaboration with the Combined Council of Ministries ~  to translate our Vision into reality.

Meeting monthly, this Pastor-appointed  Council is comprised of Representatives from each Ministry Cluster ~ Word, Spiritual Life, Parish Life & Christian Service, key Staff and the Pastor.

PARISH WEBSITE       www.scscedargrove.org
FRANK STARRETT
webmaster@scscedargrove.org

Our SCS website communicates the good news about St. Catherine's on a timely, effective, efficient basis.
Help is needed to take photos, write feature stories, contribute ideas !

PLAY GROUP
Inactive at present, in need of new Leadership

Children up to 5 years of age, joined by their parent or caregiver, revel in this weekly, informal Group.  Children enjoy playing with one another while the adults enjoy socializing with other adults!

Gatherings:  Wednesday, 9-11am, Lower Church.
Suggested Donation:  $ 4/ family, to cover the cost of refreshments.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
CAROL ORLANDO
973.239.7960
corlando@scscedargrove.org

Parishioners gather, in groups of 6-2 individuals, to pray, reflect on Scripture, discuss the relevance of the Gospel message to daily life, support one another and learn together.  Everyone's spiritual growth engenders their taking responsibility for their faith in a more active, participatory way.  As they grow together, the group becomes a true Community of believers.

Gatherings are usually held weekly, most often in Advent or Lent, for an hour and a half, in someone's home.  New members are always welcome.  

VINE and BRANCHES ~ Buddy Program
GRACE WHEALAN
973.239.3632
frauwhealan@yahoo.com

This Ministry offers a one-to-one welcome, a helping hand, a new buddy, to each new parishioner family.  It seeks to help 'plant' the new parishioners in our Parish vineyard, helping them to take root in their new surroundings, feel comfortable and secure, and grow! 

Make an occasional phone call, answer a few questions, offer some suggestions … all with the goal of embracing a new family member.  Join our Buddy Team.  Help our newest members feel welcome!

WELCOMING COMMITTEE
JEANNE MULIERI
973.239.1542
thesaint8@hotmail.com

This Ministry periodically hosts a Welcome Brunch on the Parish campus to introduce new parishioners to our Parish, Staff and Ministry Leaders as well as to acquaint our newest family members with Parish life.

YOUTH GROUP
PIA and JUDY
youthgroup.stcatherinescg@gmail.com

An abundance of spiritual, social, athletic and service programs engender growth in all these critical areas for our Parish Youth, grades 9-12.  Meetings and activities, on and off campus, as a nuclear Parish entity and with other Youth groups, guarantees a broad scope and 'something for everyone.'



BUILDING COMMUNITY         "Wherever two or three are gathered in my name,                                                                                         here am I in their midst."   ~ Matthew 18:20