More Parish Ministries

Annulment Advocates

The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley has several men and women trained by the diocese and certified by the Bishop to act as advocates for those seeking to have a prior marriage annulled by the church. Annulment advocates work with those petitioning the diocesan tribunal, helping them to prepare petitions, providing guidance, support, and understanding throughout this process. This ministry also provides information and education to parishioners in general regarding the annulment process.

Anyone interested in learning more about the annulment process should contact:

• St. Alphonsus: Parish Office ([email protected] or 609-466-0332)
• St. George: Deacon Mike Riley ([email protected])
• St. James: Deacon Dick Currie (dcurrie@stjamespennington or 609-737-0122, ext 812)

Baptism Anniversary Cards

The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley fondly celebrates the one-year anniversary of those Baptized at the Parish with a hand-mailed card. Each minister mails a card to each Baptism recipient for the month.  A minimum of 12 ministers is needed -- one for each month of the year.  Cards, a list of home addresses, and procedure directions are provided.  At the onset of each month the ministry leader gives a reminder call to the minister designated for that month.

Anyone interested in learning more about our baptism anniversary cards should contact:

• St. James: Maria Wagner (609-737-0103)

Bereavement Anniversary Cards

The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley acknowledges our grieving parishioners who have recently lost loved ones with this ministry. Twelve ministers are required and two sets of index cards are filed:  one for the deaths for the present year and one for those of previous years.  For the first set, cards are mailed to the families to acknowledge the one month anniversary.  For the second set of index cards, similar cards are mailed to acknowledge the one year anniversary of the death of their loved ones.  The ministry leader gives a reminder call to each minister at the end of his/her designated month.

Anyone interested in learning more about our baptism anniversary cards should contact:

• St. James: Maria Wagner (609-737-0103)

Moms of Teens

The Moms of Teens ministry hosts gatherings for mothers with teenagers (or soon to be teenagers), with the purpose of building fellowship within our parish family as we and our children continue to grow in faith.

Anyone interested in learning more about Moms of Teens should contact:

• St. James: Kelly Keifer ([email protected]), Janine McCarron ([email protected]), or Cynthia Wallace ([email protected]) 

Respect Life

The goal of the Respect Life Committee is to promote the value of life from conception to natural death within our parish communities.  We support local crisis pregnancy centers, and organize a yearly trip to Washington, DC to attend the March for Life, as well as occasional prayer vigils and holy hours for life. We work closely with the Diocesan Respect Life Ministry and the Mercer County Respect Life Committees. We welcome participation and support from all parish communities in The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley. 

Anyone interested in learning more about Respect Life should contact:

• St. George: Jeanne Ameye ([email protected] or 215-493-0558)
• St. James: Kris Khan ([email protected] or 609-802-2583), Kathy Boozan ([email protected] or 609-731-1336), or Sharon Dragan ([email protected] or 609-730-9781)

Separated and Divorced

Our community ministry for Separated and Divorced seeks to reach out to our brothers, sisters, and their families of all faiths who experience the pain of separation and divorce. In the process of meeting together, utilizing videos, group discussions and guest speakers, we will grow in our faith, support each other and become better individuals. We encourage an atmosphere of connection and trust. We are a family, where it is safe to be ourselves. Our hope is that we will gain happiness and joy so we can experience a better, more fulfilled life in our commitment to God and ourselves. 

Anyone interested in learning more about our ministry should contact:

• St. James: Deacon Rich Hobson ([email protected] or 609-737-0122 x 814)