Diocesan Ministries Appeal “United In Faith, Hope, Love” (
Weekend of September 28-29,2024)
With the 2024 Diocesan Ministries Appeal, we continue our special support for the complete renovation of the Father English Food Pantry in Paterson and the approximately 18,000 people it serves monthly. We are in the second year of a three-year commitment to allocate $200,000 annually to the Food Pantry campaign. These funds will be used to expand the Food Pantry’s ability to serve people in need by offering a wide array of services in one convenient location. In addition to improving the floor plan of the food pantry, the facility will also expand its offerings with a clothing closet, emergency services, social workers, case managers, ESL and computer classes, and nutrition courses.
BackPack Program Collection October 12-13, 2024
The Catholic Charities BackPack Program offers students in Paterson’s Catholic Charities facilities the chance for weekend nourishment. Many children receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during school hours; for some, these are the only meals of the week. Through the BackPack Program, a zip-lock bag of food is placed in the backpack of each preschooler every Friday afternoon, providing several weekend meals and snacks for each child and family. SPARK Teen Ministry has committed to providing 200+ food packs this year for our adopted preschool, El Mundo de Colores. Monetary donations will be collected after all Masses October 12-12, 2024. A contribution of just $5.00 will cover one whole pack! All proceeds will be used to purchase nutritious foods, such as shelf-stable milk, beans, rice, and oatmeal. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Your help is needed
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers
The Ministers of Hospitality are responsible for ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment for the Celebration of the Eucharist and other ceremonies. Assignments are once or twice a month (depending on staffing). Duties include greeting worshippers, taking collections, seeing to an orderly Eucharist reception, dispersing weekly bulletins, etc. Ministers of Hospitality are required for all Masses.
Please email: [email protected] if interested.
Pumpkin Painting, October 12, 2024 @3:30pm
Calling Children of the parish! Join SPARK Teen Ministry for fall fun as we paint pumpkins in the Community Room on October 12, 2024 at 3:30pm. We are inviting the young children of the parish to this event and SPARK Teens will assist them with their spooky creations. Then stay to worship with us at the Teen Mass, 5pm! To join us please sign up on Flock Note or email [email protected] See you there!