The Altar Linen Ministry is a group of volunteers who care for our Altar linens. These linens are very special to the Celebration of the Holy Mass. We are very blessed to be able to do God’s work. The linens are picked up after Sunday Mass and returned on Tuesday.

We are pleased to train all who would like to put their faith and prayers into action to help support the Liturgy of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish.

Contact Rose Troyanovich at charo.troyanovich@att.net for Holy Assumption or Helene Shea at hdshea@icloud.com for St. Mary.

Serving at the Altar is a ministry first initiated by those who prepared  and served Christ at the table during the Last Supper. An Altar  Server assists the Clergy (priest and deacon) at the Catholic Mass.  Responsibilities include carrying the cross and candles, ringing the  altar bells, and, most importantly, bringing the chalice, ciboria,  (water and wine), which will become the Body and Blood of Christ,  to the altar. This ministry is open to parishioners beginning in fourth  grade to adult. For more information, please contact us at  altarservers@mmotcp.org or the Parish Office at 609-298-0261.

The purpose of the Altar Rosary Society is to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother as an organized, church related group within our parish for the women parishioners. Within our society we provide the opportunity for spiritual, social and practical roles. Monthly meetings are held at Holy Assumption Church in the Divine Mercy Room on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm beginning with the recitation of the Rosary followed by a 7:00pm general meeting. For information contact Donna Frappolli at 609-221-1957.

Catholic Church, baptism is the first sacrament and opens the way  to all the other sacraments. It is also the act that forgives sins, grants  spiritual rebirth, and makes one a member of the church. Baptisms  are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:00  pm at St. Mary Church and the fourth Saturday of the month at 2:00  pm at Holy Assumption. Please call the Parish Office to register at  609-298-0261.  

Have you lost a loved one or know someone who has? Mary, Mother  of the Church Parish provides a support ministry and is seeking your  help.  

If you are in need or know a neighbor, friend, or a family member  that is grieving and may benefit from this ministry, please contact  bereavement@mmotcp.org or the Parish Office at 609-298-0261.  

As Catholics, we are called to promote a culture of life and love,  welcoming everyone unconditionally. We recognize that every  human life is created by God and therefore precious. We encounter  Christ in everyone. We believe that every person has God-given  dignity.  

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team or want to  be notified of upcoming legislation and events pertaining to the  respect life cause, please contact us at dignityoflife@mmotcp.org.

An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is a lay person, non clergy, who helps a priest distribute Holy Communion at mass or  other circumstances. Given the centrality of the Eucharist to our  lives as Catholic Christians, the importance of this ministry cannot  be overemphasized. Qualified individuals will be trained and  commissioned. For more information, please contact Sean  Alphonse at 609-298-0261 x111, salphonse@mmotcp.org.  

We have two food pantry sites: St. Mary’s Food Pantry operating on  the grounds of St. Mary Church, Bordentown, and Holy Assumption  Food Pantry located behind the Rectory at Holy Assumption,  Roebling. These pantries collectively serve over 50 families in our  community every week. It is estimated that the Parish’s food pantry  mission provides over 3,000 meals per month to families in need, which is truly astonishing, and we are grateful for such generous  support to ensure that no one in our community is hungry.  There is no requirement to belong to the Parish and patrons who  live in the Northern Burlington area may visit the pantry weekly.  Donations of unexpired, non-perishable food are gratefully accepted  during operating hours. St. Mary’s Pantry also has a pet food pantry  for dogs and cats. Items needed the most are identified in the  Church bulletin. Donations can be left in Holy Assumption Church,  St. Mary Church, or the Parish Office. For more information, please  contact the Food Pantry at foodpantry@mmotcp.org.    

St. Mary’s Pantry Holy Assumption’s Pantry 45 Crosswicks Street 1290 Hornberger Avenue Bordentown, NJ 08505 Roebling, NJ 08554  

Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation:  Mon-Wed-Fri: 2:00-3:00pm Tues: 2:00-3:00pm Tues: 6:00-7:00pm  

Thurs: 9:00-10:00am & 6:00-7:00pm  

The person who embarks on these tasks is not expected to be a  grief counselor, but to simply interact with the grieving family in a  kind, compassionate and patient manner. The primary function of  this person is threefold:  

1. To gather all the information necessary for the parish  administrative personnel to register the event of the death and to  adjust parish records to reflect the event.  

2. To gather all the information that is needed by the celebrant of the  funeral Mass to minister to the grieving family through relevant  preaching. 

3. To assist the family in choosing a reading, music, readers, and  gift bearers for the Mass.  

From the time of the request by a funeral director for a Mass until  the actual event takes place it is usually about five days all inclusive.  For more information, please call the Parish Office at 609-298-0261. 

Our purpose is to promote reverence for the name of the Most Holy  Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and to praise and  venerate the Most Holy Name of God. We assist members to grow  in holiness and attain their own personal salvation. For more  information, please contact the Parish Office at 609-298-0261.  

In 1882, our founder, Blessed Father Michael McGivney had a  vision of a group of men supporting each other and providing  for their Church, families, and community. For over 140 years the  Knights of Columbus have turned this vision into reality – men  together, in true Christian charity, using their faith, time, and talent  to support the work of the Church and those in need in the  community. Benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus are  Faith and Service.  

The council meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at  7:30pm in the second-floor meeting room of the Parish Center at 45  Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ. For more information, please  contact our Grand Knight at grandknight@kofc570.org, or visit  www.kofc570.org.  

When the Sacred Scriptures are proclaimed in the Church, God  speaks to the people. This ministry may also be called Reader or Lector. The Lector proclaims the Sacred Scriptures, except for the  Gospel, and leads the Universal Prayer.  

If you have received all the Sacraments of Initiation and would like  to become a Lector, please contact Sean Alphonse at 609-298-0261  x 111 or salphonse@mmotcp.org. Training is provided.

The purpose of the Legion is to make its members better Catholics  and to mobilize the Catholic laity. The Legion does many beautiful  works, evangelizing everyone they meet. Their outreaches are  many: teaching Religious Education classes, visiting the sick,  visiting new parishioners, visiting the home bound and nursing  homes, and bringing the pilgrim Mary into homes. For a visit with  the Pilgrim Mary or if you have an interest in joining our Ministry,  please contact the Parish Office at 609-298-0261 or  lom@mmotcp.org.  

The Liturgy Committee assists the Pastor in prayerful planning of  Liturgies for the seasons of the church year such as Advent,  Christmas, Lent, and Easter. We also may assist the pastor in  carrying out ideas and solving problems shared by the committee  and to be aware of the church liturgical calendar and it’s needs in  advance. The Liturgy Committee includes Extraordinary Ministers of  the Eucharist, Lectors, and Altar Servers. For more information,  please contact the Parish Office at 609-298-0261. 

What does it mean to be present in the church community as  husband and wife? The Marriage Ministry is giving witness to the  covenant of Christ and the Church. The Ministry is witnessing  couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage and mentoring them is a beautiful, visible symbol of faith. We would love for you to  become a member of the Wedding Ministry and share the  experience of your marriage celebrated in the Church.  If you are interested in this wonderful ministry and being an  advocate for future members of our Church and Parish, please  contact the Parish Office at 609-298-0261.  

This ministry provides hand knitted or crocheted prayer shawls or  lap blankets to those in need to help brighten their lives in a very  caring and prayerful way. We meet every Monday evening 6:30 –  9:30 pm in the Parish Office, 45 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ.  All are welcome to join us, no experience is needed, we will happily  train. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 609- 298-0261.  

Music is an important part of our Catholic Liturgy that the Music  Ministry is a way for us to praise God in song. St. Augustine once  said, “Those who sing pray twice.”  

With the proper guidance and direction, we have been able to come  together and praise Him by adding something special to the weekly  liturgies and many special celebrations throughout the year like  Christmas, Easter, Sacraments, and Holy Days.  

All ages, singers, and musicians are welcome regardless of your  skill level to share your God given talents. Come create an  atmosphere that glorifies God, edifies the body of Christ, unifies the  community and encourages an authentic connection with God. For  more information, please contact musicministry@mmotcp.org.

The Order of Christian Initiation for adults is the program for non Catholic adults and any Catholic adults that have not completed all  their Sacraments of Initiation to become full members of the Catholic  Church. The parish will provide all books and materials. The  candidates have an interest in learning about our faith and the  desire to become a full member of our church. If you or someone  you know are a non-Catholic adult, or a Catholic adult that has not  received all their Sacraments of Initiation, especially Confirmation,  and wish fully to join the Catholic Church, please call Nick Chilelli at  OCIA@mmotcp.org to register. The program begins each  September and runs to the Easter Vigil, when the parish welcomes  in new adult members.