Our Parish considers for membership to this extraordinary ministry an individual who meets the following qualifications:

• Is a registered parishioner.
• Is a practicing Catholic and a positive witness to the Christian way of life.
• Has received the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Attends Sunday Mass regularly.
• If married, within a wedding bond that is recognized in the Roman Catholic Church.

Parishioners accepting an invitation to join the ministry make the following commitments:

• Attend an initial training session.
• Attend 2-3 ministry meetings per year, which are held to review process and procedures, address any issues that may arise, as well as to nurture and strengthen the faith and spirituality of ministry members.
• Become knowledgeable about current ministry Processes & Procedures and fully abide by them to the best of one's ability.
• Review the published Monthly Assignment Schedules and fulfill such assignments, or make arrangements ahead of time for adequate substitution when unable to meet a particular scheduled assignment.
• Timely communicate to ministry chairpeople any changes in contact information and/or serving availability.
• Ensure that manner of dress and actions consistently show reverence for the sacredness of Eucharist and the privilege of assisting at Liturgy.

We ask our Extraordinary Ministers to consider serving in this special ministry that brings Christ in the Eucharist and shares faith with parish members unable to attend the liturgy. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Jack Vales at vales.john@yahoo.com .

If you know someone who is home and needs the Eucharist, please contact our parish office at 973-538-1358, ext. 100 .

"This morning my son and I had a great visit with one of our homebound parishioners who is a longtime member with a great sense of humor and a wonderful spirit. We delivered communion, reflected on this week’s readings, and prayed together. As an Outreach EM, I see him often and enjoy each and every visit, feeling blessed to deliver the body of our Lord to him.”