Sacred Heart

Becoming an active member of Sacred Heart is as easy as picking up the phone. Part of the mission statement of our faith community is “...We are a people who delight in God’s unconditional love for us. We are a community uniting ourselves and our diversity of gifts in order to share our love and concern for all of God’s people...” You are welcome to inquire about any committee/organization/ministry that is listed. Consider becoming a more involved member of the parish family.

If you are feeling that “tug” to get involved but you are not sure where you are being “called,” feel free to give Marge McGinley, our Pastoral Administrator a call at the parish house at 702-1848 ext. 306 or her assistant, Merry Marcellino at 702-1848 ext. 305. They will spend time with you and help you match your talents to the needs of our parish family.

“Discover the gift of love you receive by serving others.”

Altar Servers - This ministry recruits and organizes young people who show an interest in serving as a prayer leader during our Eucharistic Liturgies.

Altar Rosary Societies - offers service to the parish by helping maintain the altars in our two churches and provide other services to parish members. Monthly meetings - shared prayer, fellowship and planning of activities.

Baptismal Bibs - this group sews and decorates bibs used in Baptism of infants. Some sewing knowledge is helpful.

Baseball (CYO) - Boys and Girls, T-ball - little league.

Boy Scouts - Scouting for boys ages 6^th grade and up.

Collection Counters - These volunteers assist in the counting and preparation for deposit of all donations given in our weekly collections.

Cub Scouts - For boys 5 years to 5^th grade

Eucharistic Adoration - Spend one hour of your time in the presence of the Lord in the parish house chapel. Times are scheduled which will accommodate busy life styles.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Ministers offer their services during our Masses to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick - Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center - This ministry provides First Friday Mass to nursing home residents, leads prayer services during the year and distributes the Eucharist every Sunday morning.

Faith Formation Committee - This group recommends and oversees the faith formation programs in our parish. This includes educational, service and community building activities throughout the year.

Finance Team - Group works in conjunction with the pastor in the management of our temporal or fiscal resources.

Forever Young Club - This is a social club for Parish Seniors. Meetings are held monthly.

Garden Committee - This activity keeps our Parish gardens in bloom.

Girl Scouts - For girls Kindergarten and older.

Homebound Ministry - This ministry is designed to bring the Word of God and the Eucharist to our homebound brothers and sisters.

Hospital Ministry - This ministry provides the Eucharist to the hospitalized 7 days a week. There is a 16 hour workshop offered in preparation for this ministry.

Hospitality Committee - This committee plans events for Parish community socializing.

Jail & Prison Ministry (Mother of Mercy Prison Ministry) - Provides small group sharing, prayer and liturgy to women in the County Facility CWRC in Pemberton.

Knights of Columbus - an organization of Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood.

Legion of Mary – A worldwide apostolic lay organization of men, women & teens under Mary’s banner, guided by the Holy Spirit, practice the spiritual works of mercy in the parish for the salvation of souls & greater spirituality in their own lives.

Ministers of Hospitality - This ministry is responsible for greeting and welcoming worshipers as they come to Mass and overseeing collections.

Ministers of the Word - Proclaiming scripture at all of our Eucharistic Liturgies. Training workshops offered to all new ministers. Anyone high school age or older.

Music Ministry - Talented musicians (vocal and instrumental) provide the liturgical music for Mass. Our Music Director will interview and train all new music ministers. We have a children’s choir at the 11:30 (SH) and adult choirs.

Our Lady of Fatima Holy Rosary Crusade - This prayer ministry gathers every Thursday at 6:00pm at a parishioner’s home. Prayers and Rosary are shared.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - This prayer ministry meets every Wednesday evening from 7:15pm in our parish house chapel. It includes praying the rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

Pilgrimage of the 2 Hearts - This prayer ministry gathers on the first and second Friday of each month at different parishioners’ homes. Novena to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the rosary are shared.

Pre-Cana - Couples who provide preparatory classes for those engaged to be married.

Prison Ministry - This ministry provides scripture and communion every Saturday evening to men who are incarcerated.

RCIA/RCIA for children - Provides year round instruction to adults/teens and children who have a desire to join the Catholic Church.

Religious Education - Provides religious education to Catholic children grades K-8. Prepares 2^nd graders for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist and 8^th graders for Confirmation.

Sacred Heart Athletic Association - Boys and Girls, grade school age, basketball and cheerleading.

St. Vincent De Paul - provides services to those in financial need in the townships of Mt. Holly, Lumberton, Eastampton, Westampton and Hainesport. Our mission statement is “we help those who are helping themselves.” Our volunteers maintain a food pantry and an outreach center which is open daytime and evening.

Ushers - See Ministers of Hospitality

Youth Ministry - Provides social, spiritual and service opportunities for high school youth. (SA) Open to all youth 7^th grade through high school. Meetings one Sunday a month. (SH) Open to high school youth meets twice a month.

“What do you want of me Lord, where do you want me to serve you?”

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