KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS      KofC@olvwayne.org

BOB MAGUIRE       (973) 633-8722

The Knights are a fraternal organization, dedicated to serving the needs of the parish, the unborn, the poor, the elderly, the youth, and the community either directly, or in an assisting capacity. Originally organized in the late 1800’s to help care for the needs of widows, it has grown to become a worldwide Catholic men’s service organization, with the greatest emphasis aimed at supporting our Priests, Bishops, and our Holy Father, the Pope.

LECTORS   Lectors@olvwayne.org

PAT VAN STEYN      (973)694-8570

Men and women, ages sixteen and older, who proclaim the Word of God at Mass, bringing the Scripture to life in the minds and hearts of the congregation.

LITURGY COMMITTEE LiturgyCommittee@olvwayne.org

MARIAN SZAL (973) 595-6296

Committee members come together to plan our various liturgies to make them more prayerful and meaningful for our parishioners.

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION EucharistMinisters@olvwayne.org

NICK and MICHELE TILLI (973) 595-6915

Lay persons who serve by assisting with the distribution of the Eucharist at the Liturgy.

MINISTRY of CONSOLATION SrDorothy@olvwayne.org

SR. DOROTHY DEE  (973) 694-4585 X7245

The Ministry of Consolation serves all the parishioners who are suffering through illness, confinement, grieving, or the burial of a family member. The programs include:

MINISTRY TO SICK AND HOMEBOUND SrDorothy@olvwayne.org

Sr. Dorothy Dee  (973) 694-4585 X7245

The ministry to the sick serves others by bringing The Eucharist to both parishioners and families of those homebound or hospitalized. Those called to this ministry bring their gifts of presence, listening and compassion to their brothers and sisters in Christ. 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY Bereavement@olvwayne.org

A ministry that helps bereaved people cope with their loss and journey with them through the difficult phases of grief.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY PrayerShawl@olvwayne.org

ELAINE MINGO (973) 694-5775

This ministry unites parishioners that are interested in creating knitted or crocheted shawls for people who are experiencing times of difficulty. It began when two women reached out to comfort those in need with prayers and blessings in the form of a prayer shawl. All materials are provided and you can knit or crochet at home at your own pace. If you would like to suggest a recipient please contact Elaine.

FUNERAL MINISTRY Funerals@olvwayne.org

MIKE SARRACINO (973) 694-6705

This dedicated group of people assist at all Funeral acting as ushers, lectors, and altar servers assisting in what ever way they can.

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY (USHERS) ushers@olvwayne.org

JOSEPH CAMPBELL (973) 628-8621

Always there to serve at each of their assigned Sunday Liturgies, the ushers are encouraged to greet warmly, seat comfortably and attend any needs of the assembly. Volunteers, men and women, from 16 years of age and up, are always a welcome addition to this ministry.

MUSIC MINISTRY JPeragallo@olvwayne.org
JOHN PERAGALLO III (973) 595-7233 or (973) 696-8307 x-8753

Our Music Ministry consists of an adult choir, children’s choir, instrumentalists and leaders of song that facilitate and encourage every member of the congregation to celebrate the Liturgy as a faith community. St. Augustine wrote: “He, who sings, prays twice.”

PARISH FESTIVAL ParishFestival@olvwayne.org

FRANK and NANCY MANICONE (973) 696-9389

By far the biggest volunteer enterprise in the parish, over 450 parishioners pitch in each spring, to provide a week of family entertainment for all their neighbors. Each year the event is so successful that it nets up to $100,000 for the parish. Don’t miss the fun; volunteer to spend one evening working the Festival or even serve on one of its organizing committees.

PASTORAL COUNCIL PastoralCouncil@olvwayne.org

JIM MERINGER (973) 831-8979

A group of 10 parishioners that functions as an advisory planning board to the Pastor and the Pastoral Staff. Topics, ideas, concerns or problems can come from any source. Council members strive to provide new insights, ideas and a parish perspective to the topics being discussed. Their role is strictly planning and not implementation.

PRE-CANA PreCana@olvwayne.org

BOB and DEBBIE HUDERT (973) 633-6819

A two session workshop and discussion led by married couples for couples that are engaged in order to prepare them for the vocation and lifestyle of marriage. Experiences of the married couples, discussion, video presentations and prayer make up the format of each of the two four-hour sessions. It is a richly rewarding experience for the married and engaged couples.

QUEEN of PEACE PRAYER GROUP QueenofPeacePrayer@olvwayne.org

JULIA ROGACKI    (973) 872-1035

This group meets in response to Mary’s request for prayer to gain peace in our hearts, in our families and throughout the world, and especially through the Rosary and increased devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. Meetings take place at the church on Wednesday evenings for Eucharistic adoration, Marian prayers and the Rosary.

R.C.I.A. (RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS) SrDorothy@olvwayne.org

SR. DOROTHY DEE (973) 694-7112 or (973) 694-4585 x-7245

A process for preparing adults for initiation into the sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is the total formation of an adult into a believing, living, praying and serving member of our Catholic community. This gradual development occurs over a 7-month time span, starting in September and culminating in the celebration of the initiation with the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE (PRO LIFE) RespectLife@olvwayne.org

Preservation of human life is what this committee represents. It is opposed to abortion and euthanasia. Upon request the committee will provide educational material, guidance and professional referrals. It also supports Right to Life organizations run by the county and state.