To develop a Christian spirituality and community spirit among women of the parish.
Objectives:
To help women develop a closer relationship with God and each other. To reach out to the marginalized women of our society.
Activities:
Regular Meetings with Marian Devotion and Bible Reflection - First Monday each month 6:00 – 7:00pm
Rosary Prayers led by CWL Members – Sunday Masses in October.
My Sacrifice Envelopes Fundraiser during Lent (in support of the daily Soup Kitchen).
Annual Tea Party at Mary’s Child
Annual CWL Convention (Archdiocese of Kingston) Annual Mass on the River
Email Address:cwl@stsppja.org
Family Life Ministry
Mission:
To assist in the growth and development of family life.
Objectives:
To assist in the development of the total person based on Gospel values and the teachings of the church.
To provide spiritual and pastoral formation for families through workshops, seminars and information dissemination.
To provide support services for the healing of the Family :
To assist in the healing of families through interventions such as counseling, conflict resolution. Promoting Vocations – The priesthood, consecrated life, marriage and the single state.
Activities:
Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5: 30 pm.
Educational Seminars and workshops
Counselling for Individuals, Groups and Families (e.g. Grief, Couple’s counselling, and conflict resolution) Outreach
Youth Ministry Annual celebration of National Child Month
Support of the Daily Soup Kitchen and the Annual Christmas Treat
Hotline ( to be instituted)
Email Address:family-ministry@stsppja.org
Men’s Fellowship Group
Mission:
To develop Christian spirituality among the men of the parish.
Objectives:
To organize spiritual & social activities that caters to the needs of men.
To reach out to the marginalized men of the society.
Activities:
Meetings on the Third Saturday of each Month Special Mass Breakfast Meeting
Email Address:men-fellowship@stsppja.org
Prayer and Healing Ministry
Mission:
To evangelize and enable the development of a more spiritual community of believers through prayer, teachings and workshops; and fellowship.
Objectives:
Prayer & Healing
To gather to praise and worship the Lord using a charismatic form of worship.
To provide teachings and talks aimed at deepening our spirituality, and bringing us close to God and deepening our Catholic Faith.
To encourage reading and praying of the scriptures and making it a way of life.
Intercessory Prayers
To remember the needs of the parish and others in a powerful manner to bring grace to parish life.
To pray for the parish and others, those who are sick, those in trouble, for vocations and other needs at specific periods and for a specific duration.
Activities:
Prayer Meetings on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm
Holy Rosary – Monday to Saturday mornings after Mass
Email Address:prayer-group@stsppja.org
Youth Ministry
Mission:
To build the Body of Christ through youth church functions.
Objectives:
To educate, motivate and prepare the youth to value their roles as Catholic Christians. To develop a sense of belonging to the Body of Christ.
To enhance personal, holistic growth of young Catholics. To prepare young people to have an impact on the wider society.
Activities:
Meeting Dates: Every Friday at 6:30pm All Night Vigil in November Christmas Dinner
Email Address: youth-ministry@stsppja.org
Landscape Ministry
Mission:
To beautify and maintain the physical environs of the Church & Rectory.
Objectives:
To plan landscaping activities for special liturgical seasons and functions. To refurbish areas around the Church and Rectory.
Activities:
Meeting Dates:
Email Address:landscape-ministry@stsppja.org
Communication Ministry
Mission:
To enhance the internal and external communication of the parish.
Objectives:
To assist the c ommunity to develop communication tools for the purpose of evangelization. To package and communicate the Good News and disseminate information from all other ministries.
Activities:
Meetings when required for training and/or planning
Operating the Audio Visual equipment at 7:00, 9:00 am & 6:00pm Masses and other functions when necessary.
Activities towards publishing the parish newsletter, maintaining the parish website and social media content.
Publishing the Parish Newsketter
Publishing Parish bulletins
Email Address: communication@stsppja.org
Building, Planning & Maintenance
Mission:
To recommend the proper usage of the physical space in the parish.
Objectives:
To establish a comprehensive development building plan to cover new construction and repairs.
To prioritize construction projects liaising with the church Council & Finance committee Chairmen.
To provide cost analysis for each project for submission to the Finance Committee Chairman.
To review estimates for construction repairs.
To oversee projects & provide progress reports to the church Council as is necessary
To ensure that the property is income generating as far as possible.