Ministry Opportunites

We provide many opportunities for the parents and the children to actively be involved inside and out of the parish as well as to share their gifts and talents. Come and share your light with others! 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a program on Sundays from October through May during the 10:30 am Mass. Children in grades 1-4 are called forward and dismissed from Mass after the opening prayer with our team of teachers and musicians so they may then listen to God’s Holy Word on their level of awareness in our youth room. Click here to download the 2019-2020 schedule.

Pray and Play is a wonderful experience for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and kindergartners. Children should be dropped off in the Aftercare Room (Lower Level) just prior to the 10:30 AM Mass. Here they will engage in activities and hear the gospel at their level of understanding. They should be picked up immediately following Mass. No registration required. Come see what we are all about or see the parish website for calendars and more information. The fist Pray and Play this year will be held Saturday, October 5 10:30 am - 12 pm, and from then all meetings held on the first Saturday of the month. 

Would You Like to Help Children to Pray?
We are looking for a few good volunteers/leaders for various Sundays from September to April. You can become part of a wonderful team teaching children about our faith in a fun environment through songs, activities, and stories. For information, please contact Maria Moloney mmoloney@newlineprinting.com.

We welcome special education teachers and Confirmation Candidates to assist us with one-on-one mentoring.  Please contact Susan for more details.

The Joyful Sound Choir is a wonderful opportunity for our young Catholic Christians to serve in a parish ministry. 

Do you like to belong?
Do you like to sing?
Do you belong to St. Bartholomew parish?
Are you in grades 3, 4, 5 or 6?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then the Joyful Sound Choir might be for you!

Consider becoming an active member of a parish ministry!

Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month, September - June. We will meet in the new Library across from the Religious Ed office. You deserve to relax, refuel, and enjoy yourself with other moms!

All Moms are welcome – no matter where you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to join us monthly for a fun, relaxing evening with other moms just like you! We gather monthly for fellowship, food, laughs, discussions, guest speakers and a chance to share the joys and struggles of motherhood. 

Our first meeting for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on Thursday, September 5th, 7 pm - 9 pm. Meetings held at Saint Bartholomew Academy, Library on the lower level. Please use side doors of our school building by the convent to enter.  (Right side of the building when facing the front of the church.)

For more information please contact:  Brooke at brookeeileenhamel@gmail.com or contact Connie Boruch at (908) 322-2359 or religioused@stbartholomewchurch.org 

Each year, Vacation Bible School presents exciting themes with daily Bible lessons bringing God’s Word to life for kids!  Children entering PreK-4 through 4^th Grade travel to theme-based stations where they hear & participate in interactive Bible stories, create art projects, design a snack to fit the theme, play indoor and outdoor games, learn theme-based songs, and more. All this while carrying the powerful message that God the Father, Jesus His Son and the Holy Spirit are always here to guide us through life!

We hope your child will join us for another fun and engaging VBS experience in 2020! 

Anticipated Dates: Mon. June 29, through Thurs. July 2, 2020 - 9 am- 12:15 pm. 

VBS Directors: Amy Beversluis and Jen Delos Santos

Fee:  $25 per child for the 4-day experience

Registration is handled through our Religious Education Office. Click HERE for a registration form.  Forms can be returned to:

St. Bartholomew Religious Education
2032 Westfield Avenue
Scotch, Plains, NJ 07076

Attn:  VBS

It is never too early to sign up to help with this ministry!  If you are interested in putting your name on the list to volunteer, please contact Connie at religioused@stbartholomewchurch.org or (908) 322-2359.