MINISTRY Groups

Grace Within: Small Sharing Group - A very special small group of MOMS members that meets weekly for six weeks to explore their inner selves and faith. Groups form in the fall (early October) and spring (TBD based on interest) and may be held in the morning or evenings, depending on need. 

Rosary – A group of MOMS who meet once a month and every week throughout Advent and Lent to pray the rosary together in a member’s home. If you are interested in joining for a Rosary gathering please reach out to Christine Gorman.

Sharing and Learning Together: Small Sharing Group (SALT) – The SALT group comes together to share our experiences as mothers and as individuals to learn from each other while growing in our faith. The group will meet for three mini six-week sessions throughout the year, with each standalone session offering members the chance to focus on a different aspect of our faith.  If you are interested in joining SALT please contact Beth Pfeil.

Ladies Who Brunch (AKA Recipe Club) – Group that will meet monthly to share a meal in a member’s home. Members who love to cook or bake, make a dish that is shared by all!  You can also join and bring a store bought contribution! 

Book Club – Join other moms in reading and discussing a variety of popular titles. Meetings will take place at someone’s home either in the morning or in the evening.  If you are interested in joining the Book Club, please contact Liz Caroll or Christina Morbelli.

Reservations Club (Ladies Night Out)– Group that will meet monthly for dinner at a local restaurant, or in a member's home in Bergen County. 

Tennis – Tennis drills with professionals at the Ridgewood Racquet Club with other MOMS members. All levels of play for fall and spring sessions.  

Mothers of Adult Children – A group of Moms and Alumni MOMs who will meet and discuss our young adult children’s transition from roots to wings as they leave the nest.  Also support and exchange ideas of how to keep our family spiritually and globally connected.  As our children marry, we will discuss how we can create future Catholic traditions with the next generations. 

Advent Wreath Making Event– Occurs on the first Sunday of Advent for MOMs members and their families. It includes children’s crafts, songs, and an Advent wreath for each family to take home. Register for MOMs to receive information about this event. 

Lenten Meatless Dinner – A  meatless dinner that occurs on Ash Wednesday for MOMs members and their families. Children’s crafts and a prayer service is held in the parish center following mass. 

May Brunch – An intimate and special morning beginning with a mass with Fr. Ron especially for MOMs members and followed by a brunch in the parish center to celebrate a year of MOMs and Mother’s Day. This is our final monthly meeting. 

Parish Block Party in September! MOMS members donate their time to add to the excitement of the block party. Volunteers are needed for spin art, and snow cone booths. This is a very fun day for all! 

MOMs Outreach (The Nurturing Place) – Located in Jersey City, this is a home and school for mothers requiring assistance. Donations of food, supplies and money are collected throughout the year. Events are also held to raise funds. Drivers are needed to transport donations monthly.

Family Service Day – Participate in a fun-filled day where we will work with our families on a community-based service project TBD in the spring of 2023.

Circle of Care/SHARE Meals – Volunteer to make a meal or help another MOMs member who is in need. 

Baptismal Hospitality - Volunteers help after 9:30am masses (bi-annually) by setting up and providing breakfast food for newly baptized families.