Confirmation Service Opportunities

Please always check under the Community Outreach menu for service opportunities. 

VETERAN'S LUNCHEON
 

STUFF A STOCKING PROJECT

On Sunday, TBD your Confirmation Candidate can pick up a stocking to fill for young children in need this holiday season. If interested please come to the Cafeteria from 8 am - 12 Noon.  Please note, there will be 120 stockings available and the project is open to the entire parish. Then your child will need to shop (with you) for the items as listed in the stocking. They can fill the stocking and return it to church as per the instructions in the stocking. No need to sign up for this activity, simply go to the cafeteria and pick up a stocking.

ADVENT FAMILY CRAFTS

Community Outreach is also seeking volunteers to help run the Advent Family Crafts on Sunday, TBD in the Cafeteria. There are two time-slots available. Your child can volunteer from 8 am-10 am or from 10 am-12 noon. Here is the link to sign up: TBD

1ST HOLY COMMUNION JESUS DAY RETREAT

Saturday, January 11, 2020 

We will need help from Confirmation Students, along with a few parents, to bring bags of donated items from the curb to the food pantry located on the lower level of the rectory.  8:30 -10:00 am or 10:30 am - 12:00 noon.  Please use the following link to sign up: TBD

FEEDING THE FAMISHED

THRIVE needs help to package food and clothing for the needy Friday, TBD in the cafeteria at St. Bart's 6 - 7 pm or 7 - 8 pm. Please use the following link to sign up: TBD

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK IN HILLSIDE

Saturday, 9/28/19 & 11/2/19

We are looking for Confirmation candidates age 12 and older to stock the shelves at the Community Food Bank in Hillside on Saturday, September 28, 2019, or Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9 - 11 am. If interested contact Patti Vignola at 908-578-0057, or email pvignola01@yahoo.com to secure a spot.  Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Upcoming dates for the new year will be TBD. We also ask that you bring a donation of non-perishable food. This is a great project to do with your sponsor, older sibling or parent.  Come join us!

FRIDAYS IN MOTION

We run a program for teens with special needs.   This is a fun evening with games and activities and just plain fellowship.  BE SURE TO NOTE LOCATION.   To sign up go to  TBD

ANGELS IN ACTION

We partnered with the Center for Hope Hospice and go in once a month to hang out with the residents.  This is a great opportunity to make someone smile!  To sign up go to TBD

SET UP CHAIRS FOR CONFIRMATION GATHERINGS

Come to class an hour early and help to set up chairs and nametags for an hour of Community or Church Service.  Sign up at
 

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS 

Looking for Level 1 or 2 Confirmation Candidates

Date: Friday TBD during Lent 2020      Time:  7:30 - 8:30 PM

We are looking for at least 8 readers as well as one Candidate to carry the Cross to each of the Stations in the church. This is a wonderful service opportunity.  There is one rehearsal which Mrs. Pat Krema will be conducting. 

RSVP to Connie Boruch at 
religioused@stbartholomewchurch.org or 
stbartconfirm@gmail.com 
if you would like to participate.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL    

Held during the last week of June each year at St. Bartholomew Academy. Contact Connie Boruch at religioused@stbartholomewchurch.org. Activities: Teacher Assistants, helping with arts and crafts, running games, bible corner.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) GRADES 1 -4

Every Sunday during the school year at the 10:30 am Mass, children grades 1 to 4 are dismissed to hear the Gospel and sing. Please contact Joe Viviano (908) 412-8064. If you play an instrument, sing or would like to assist us with our children, we welcome you to our team which is on a rotating schedule. 

PRAY AND PLAY FOR PRE-SCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN

This program takes place in room 107 located just outside the church doors during the 10:30 am Mass.  Pray and Play is designed for children to hear the Sunday Gospel, sing with hand movements, and enjoy making new friends, like Jesus. Please contact Maria Moloney at mmoloney@newlineprinting.com . to join one of our rotating teams. We are looking for aides to work one-on-one or be part of a teaching team. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

We are looking for teaching aides on Sunday mornings from 9 - 10:15 am or 10:30 - 11:45 am.  Contact: the Director of Religious Education, (908) 322-2359. Our Level 1 and 2 Candidates are needed to mentor children with developmental disabilities in classrooms for grades 1 through 4. Parents are needed to assist with lessons and events. Activities: Teacher Assistants, helping with arts and crafts. 

MOBILE MEALS OF WESTFIELD

Assist in the preparation and/or delivery of meals for homebound. Contact Email: mobilemealswestfield.com Web: www.mobilemealsofwestfield.org or Contact Josephine Walsh, 908-322-5192. Must be 8th grade or older.

HOMEBOUND

Assist homebound parishioners of St. Bart’s with meal delivery, or household chores or provide companionship. Contact: Elaine Coupe, 908- 322-5192, ext 141.