Interest Groups
In addition to our monthly speakers, MOMs has a number of interest groups that meet on different days and at different times, to accommodate a mother's busy schedule. If you're unable to attend the September kick-off meeting, please feel free to email us at
Olmcmomsridgewoodnj@gmail.com .
MOMS Interest Groups and Opportunities 2022-2023
Journal 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. Journal Groups will begin in the Fall.
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.
Reservations Club – Group that will meet monthly for dinner at a local restaurant in Bergen County.
Recipe Club – Group that will meet monthly to share a meal in a member’s home. Each member cooks a course or side dish that is shared by all!
Tennis – Tennis drills with professionals at the Ridgewood Racquet Club with other MOMS members. All levels of play for fall and spring sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing and Learning Together (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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Circle of Care/SHARE Meals – Volunteer to make a meal or help another MOMs member who is in need. Sign up to be placed on the email list for opportunities to help.
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! Volunteers are always needed -- moms, husbands and children. Date: Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Baptismal Hospitality -
Volunteers help after 9:30am masses (bi-annually) by setting up and providing breakfast food for newly baptized families.
Advent Dinner – A potluck meal that 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. Volunteers are always needed! Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Meatless Dinner – A potluck 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. Volunteers are always needed! Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
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. Volunteers are always welcome. Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023.