Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry provides free, high quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing life difficulties such as serious illness, divorce, job loss, losses due to aging, loneliness, pandemic-related issues, or other life challenges.  Stephen Ministers participate in an extensive training program.  They meet with a person on a weekly basis to confidentially listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support.  The ministers also meet among themselves twice a month for peer support and Continuing Education. 

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2

St. Mary's has been enrolled as a Stephen Ministry parish since 2010, and has helped over 207 people.

To see if a Stephen Minister might be able to help you in your time of need, or if you think you might like to be a Stephen Minister, please call one of our Stephen Leaders, Clare Russo, at (973) 835-0374 ext113 or email [email protected]