Get Involved
Jesus instructed us to “love one another.” It is in this spirit that we serve our brothers and sisters, both within and outside of our parish community. St. John of the Cross provides many opportunities for service, for all generations of parishioners.
Volunteer opportunities within the parish community include liturgical ministries, religious education teaching and support, and community-enhancing activities, especially our annual Tag Sale and Parish Picnic.
Reaching out to our larger community, parishioners have the opportunity through the parish to engage in such ministries as Sandwich Making Teams for the St. Vincent de Paul Soup kitchen, our annual Christmas Giving Tree, as well as numerous food and other drives throughout the year.
As a community, we are acutely aware of the need to engage our teens and young adults in their Catholic faith, and provide multiple opportunities through the intersection of our religious education program and liturgical celebrations as well as parish community events for them to be active participants and put their “faith in action.” In addition, our confirmed youth are invited to participate at a higher level of commitment, as a Junior or Senior in High School, through our Peer Ministry Program.
There are many ways for you to get involved today!
MINISTRIES
Back to School Collection
First Friday Adoration
Home Visits
Contact: Rita Keating 203-758-9139
Email: Click here to email Rita Keating
Flowers
(Special: Confirmation, First Eucharist, Pentecost)
Contact: Marie Vitarelli 203-758-1130
Garden
Contact: Mary Lee Quinn 203-598-087
Email: maryquinn@snet.net
Giving Tree
Hospitality
Contact: Lynn Detlefsen 203-257-6194
Email: lynn.detlefsen@yahoo.com
Sandra Gabrielson 203-758-9367
Email: sandragabrielson@msn.com
Knights of Columbus
Contact: Grand Knight Bryan Boggiano 203-758-1307
Email: grandknight@kofc3992.org
Parish Nurse
Contact: Marie Vitarelli 203-758-1130
Pastoral Care
Bereavement/Conv. Home Visits
Contact: Lori Zionkowski 203-598-7599
Email: gzgiants@icloud.com
Contact: Denise Welch 203-262-6874
Email: dennywelch36@yahoo.com
Prayer Network
Contact: Evelyn Slason 203-758-2895
Quilters and Knitters
Contact: Noreen Corsi 860-841-2905
Email: nacnpc@gmail.com
Contact: Allene Granja 203-758-8125
Respect Life
Contact: Open (please inquire at the office if interested)
Sandwich Team
Contact: Jackie Desmarais 203-758-8987
Ushers
Contact: Robert Desmarais, Sr. 475-235-9290
Welcoming
Women’s Group
Contact: Noreen Corsi 860-841-2905
Email: nacnpc@gmail.com
COUNCILS
Parish Council
coming soon
Finance Council
Contact: Joseph Rock (Chairperson) 203-758-9725
Email: joesphrock3@gmail.com
Contact: David Mulhall (financial advisor) 203-758-2937
Email: dmulhallcpa@sbcglobal.net