Holy Trinity Ministries

There are a variety of ways for you to be involved with the ministries of Holy Trinity Parish.   Some of these are listed below, with a contact person if you desire more information about a particular ministry.  Please feel free also to talk with Paul DeSarno, the Senior Warden at (732) 257-0066 or Ida Ita, the Junior Warden at 732 254-7069 about any of these ministries.  If you have a question about anything in the parish and are not certain where to direct it, please talk with one of the Wardens.  The parish office telephone number is (732) 254-1734.  Ask for Father Phil or Mother Polly or leave a message for the Holy Trinity Staff.

We worship God together every Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 AM.  There are also special services for Holy Days.  There are a variety of ways for you to be involved with the ministries of Holy Trinity Parish.   Some of these are listed below:

Acolytes:  Children are the age of 10 and older can serve the alter, carry torches, carry the cross, and assist in the service. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734.

Altar Guild:  This group cares for the silver, linens, and help set up for Sunday services. Contact Kathy DeAngelis (732) 251-6958

Choir:  Under the direction of John Plesniarski, this group leads the congregation in song, perform anthems, and other choral pieces throughout the year. Choir meets at 6:30 on Thursday nights.  Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734

Youth Choir:  Under the direction of John Plesniarski young people, grade three and up, perform for the congregation on a regular basis. Contact John Plesniarski (732) 254-1734

Lectors:  This group reads Holy Scripture during Sunday services on a rotating basis. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734.

Prayer Leaders:  The people who help lead the congregation in public prayer. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers:  This group of people helps with the distribution of wine during communion.  Some may also take communion to those unable to attend church. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734.

Ushers:  These people help welcome people to our church services by giving out bulletins, providing hospitality, and help lead people to communion. Contact Tom Miller (732) 254-1741

Holy trinity reaches out to the local community as well as the greater community in many ways.  Below is just a few.

Thursday Fellowship Supper:  Every Thursday (September through June) dinner is served to approximately sixty people from the community. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734.

Project Linus:  On the first and third Tuesday of the month a group of women gather to knit or crochet blankets.  Once a year we donate the completed blankets to Project Linus for distribution children in hospitals throughout the United States.  Contact Claudia Miller.

South River Food Bank:  Items are collected on the first Sunday of the month and then transport South River Food Bank. Contact the parish office (732) 254-1734

Giving Tree:  Christmas gifts are collected for giving to families that are in need. Contact parish office (732) 254-1734

African Team Ministries:  Artifacts that are crafted in Africa are sold to benefit a Diocese in east Africa. 

Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, MS:  Holy Trinity provides financial and spiritual support for the rebuilding of this church that was destroyed by hurricane Katrina.

Holy Trinity, Sierra Leone:  Holy Trinity provides financial and spiritual support for our sister parish, Holy Trinity, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Contact May A. F. Palmer (732) 254-1149

Crop Walk:  Our parish participates in this community-based fund raising event, to raise money for local hunger-fighting agencies as well as the international relief and development efforts of Church World Service.

Interfaith Network of Care:  INC gives personal and social support to people coping with chronic conditions, disabilities, isolation, and other age related disabilities and to help those responsible for their day-to-day well being. Contact Max Klitzke (732) 257-0066

Calico Cat:  Our state accredited pre-school program provides activities and experiences designed to help the children develop socially emotionally, physically and intellectually. Contact Judy Mabin, Director (732) 254-2276

Sunday School:  This program is open to children 3 through high school.  Our staff of dedicated and experienced teachers is committed to helping our young people grow in their faith and love of God.

Episcopal Youth Group (EYC):  This ministry open to students in grades 7-12, they meet for a variety of activities every other week during the school year.  Contact Kelly Brandt  at the parish office (732) 254-1734

Vacation Bible School:  A week long program held during the summer open to children pre-school through 6th grade.  Here kids explore amazing bible adventures; they'll take part in daily challenges that encourage them to apply Bible truths to everyday life people about Jesus and the Bible.  Contact Dominique Kaczmarek (732) 257-1734

Parish Library:  We have a collection of books, videos, and periodicals emphasizing theology, spirituality, and religion that is available to the community to borrow. 

The Trumpet:  Our parish newsletter is published monthly.  This is a good way to always be  aware of what is going on at Holy Trinity. Contact Judi Phillips (732) 251-1592

Parish Web Site:  With the help of Jennifer Brandt we have an updated and interesting web site.  www.holytrinitysr.org. Contact Jennifer Brandt (732) 254-1734.

Parish Life Ministries: The people who help with the ministries of hospitality.  Examples of their efforts are Sunday coffee hour and distributing information to our neighbors and newcomers to the parish.  Contact Sue Miller (732) 254-1734

Men of Holy Trinity: All men of the parish are members of this group.  

Women of Holy Trinity: All women of the parish are members of this group.  

Buildings and Grounds:  This group of volunteers contributes their time and talent to the need of our buildings and grounds of the church, in such ways as gardening, spring and fall clean-ups, and shoveling snow.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Worship with us on Sunday mornings

Pray for us regularly

Pledge to participate in the ministry of the church according to your time and interests

Pledge to support the church financially to the best of your ability

AS A MEMBER, WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Sacramental worship

Biblically based preaching

The chance to serve a part of the Body of Christ in the world

Birthday and Anniversary blessings

Sunday School for your children ages 3-18

Nursery care for infants and toddlers

Youth group for teenagers

Availability of a priest for pastoral needs

Monthly newsletter and quarterly giving statement

Leadership opportunities

Hospital visitation when sick or after childbirth

Pastoral services – baptism, confirmation, marriage, burial

Preferential enrollment of pre-school children in Calico Cat

Fellowship in this community of faith

"Looking for God; Accepting Each Other"