Volunteer Opportunities
Community Outreach
Help those in the parish who are experiencing hardship; support senior citizens programing, food drives and fundraisers to benefit the poor and homeless.
Meets as needed for seasonal service projects.
For more information, please contact: COMMUNITYOUTREACH.LF@gmail.com
Food Pantry
Food distribution occurs each Saturday from 9-11AM at the back doors of the church or by appointment by contacting PASTORAL110.LF@gmail.com
Drop off donations in the lower level lobby of the church. For more, click here.
For more information, please contact: FOODPANTRY.LF@gmail.com
Good Samaritans
We “fill in the blanks” where and when needed, to be of service to those who may need a helping hand from a friendly face.
For more information, please contact: GOODSAMARITANS.LF@gmail.com
Prayer Shawl Plus
Fosters a fun and welcoming environment where parishioners can knit or crochet, learn these skills, or just come and have a cup of coffee.
Meets: 3rd Wednesdays of the month | 11AM - 1 PM | Bernauer Parish Center
Contact: PRAYERSHAWLPLUS.LF@gmail.com
Homeless Ministry
Families continue to experience homelessness in an environment with limited options for affordable housing. We partner with Family Promise of Union County to address the needs of this disadvantaged population.
Meeting / Hosting Dates vary throughout the year.
To be added to our volunteer mailing list, contact: HOMELESSMINISTRY.LF@gmail.com
St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen
We support the soup kitchen at St. Joseph's Social Service Center in Elizabeth so that they experience care and nourishment in their poverty.
Service on the second Saturday every other month.
For more information, please contact: SOUPKITCHEN.LF@gmail.com
Siena Group
Plans and runs parish events to bring parishioners back in relationship with their parish and Jesus Christ. Promotes and markets all Parish events ranging from Bingo to Golf Outing to Family Masses and Crafts and Cocoa to name a few.
Meetings Quarterly and on an as needed basis. Volunteer participation can be as little or as much as you can offer.
For more information, please contact: SIENAGROUP.LF@gmail.com
the Heights (High School Program)
Our mission is to create an inviting and safe environment for high schoolers to spend time together while nurturing new relationships, spreading kindness and growing in faith.
This is accomplished under three different pillars: FUN, FAITH and KINDNESS. We are open to all faiths so all are welcome to soar to new HEIGHTS with us. Students may participate in any or all of these opportunities. Check out our page
For more information, please contact:YOUTHMINISTRY.LF@gmail.com