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 Louise Hyland, Senior Warden, or Kelly Brandt, Junior Warden, at (732) 254-1734  about any of these ministries.  The parish office telephone number is (732) 254-1734.  Ask for Father Phil 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 Jim McConnell, this group leads the congregation in song, perform anthems, and other choral pieces throughout the year. Contact the parish office (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.

South River Food Bank:  We gather on the third Saturday of the month to hand out bag of food to the community.

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.

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. 

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 Dominique Kaczmarek, 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 John Abdelmalak or Megan Miller  at the parish office (732) 254-1734

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 Father Phil (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

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; Loving Each Other"