Advisory Board

These 12 parishioners are appointed by the pastor to advise him on the range of issues he addresses as shepherd of Saint Ann.

Contact: Eric Hubner, (201) 838-1100 or hubce@aol.com

Altar Servers

Open to all youngsters after their first Holy Communion, the servers are trained to assist during all weekend Masses and other liturgies.

Contact: Kathy Iradi, (973) 887-6064 or kathyiradi@gmail.com

Buildings & Grounds

These volunteers provide invaluable service in maintaining our church and its grounds with snow plowing, power washing, minor repairs and safety checks.

Contact: Eric Hubner, (201) 838-1100 or hubce@aol.com

Children’s Church

“Sunday School” at the 10:30 Sunday Mass during the school year. Open to all pre-first Holy Communion youngsters.

Contact: Jennifer Lepre, (973) 460-5154 or lepre813@gmail.com

Children’s Playgroup

Open to pre-school children, these fun sessions with parents are held every Wednesday during the school year from 10-11 am.

Contact: Dominica Fabian (Miss Sunday), (973) 781-0858 or sundateach@aol.com

Finance Council

Appointed by the pastor, these parishioners assist him in the financial stewardship of the parish by monitoring expenses, suggesting capital projects, preparing the budget and presenting an annual financial report to the parish.

Contact: Deacon Len Deo, lendeo@aol.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Appointed by the pastor, these parishioners assist priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and at nursing homes, hospitals and to the homebound.

Contact: Vince Blazovic, (973) 884-0355 or vnlblaz@juno.com

Ministers of Hospitality

These volunteers warmly greet parishioners and visitors before each of the weekend Masses, take up the collections and distribute bulletins.

Contact: Maureen D. Como, (973) 402-4007 or mcomo@boontontownship.com

Lectors

These volunteers proclaim the scriptures at Mass. They must be confirmed.

Contact: Sheryl Granet, (973) 887-4682 or ssgranet@gmail.com

Lazarus (funeral) Ministry

These volunteers assist in the Liturgy of Christian Funerals, serve at a repast, extend sympathy in person or with cards and offer personal service like meal preparations, house- or babysitting.

Contact: Ginny Bissig, (973) 884-1986 or stannpa@saint-ann.net

Liturgical Environment

These volunteers use their creative/artistic talents in the placement of banners, flowers and other decorations in the church, particularly during the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Contact: Sister Frances, (973) 884-1986 or stannpa@saint-ann.net

Lydia Ministry

These volunteers wash and iron altar linens and care for sacred vessels while gathering occasionally for spiritual enrichment.

Contact: Sister Frances, (973) 884-1986 or stannpa@saint-ann.net

Music Ministry

These volunteers sing, play instruments at all and select liturgies. A Contemporary Music Ensemble consists of musicians of all instruments; adult and youth choirs blend their singing talents and cantors lead the assembly in psalm responses and hymns.

Contact: Louis Castano, stannmd@saint-ann.net

Samaritans

Saint Ann’s major outreach ministry; these volunteers collect food for the needy, prepare Thanksgiving baskets and coordinate the Christmas Giving Tree/Lenten projects to provide gifts for those who might otherwise get nothing. The generosity of parishioners, along with fund raisers like the Valentine’s Day candy sale, support its efforts.

Contacts: Nancy or Joe Pisauro, (973) 884-3236 or joep225@optonline.net