Several decades ago the Spiritual Life Committee grew out of the original Renew program. Some of the members were told by Marilyn Kuhles of a parish that had formed a network of callers to pray for parishioners who were ill. The idea of a prayer chain was brought to Monsignor Casazza and he approved--providing the committee would organize and manage it. It was officially born when a parishioner called from Florida seeking prayers for her husband who had suffered a heart attack. It has been going strong ever since under the capable hands of Rose McCarthy and a devoted group of people who believe in the power of prayer.

Things you should know when requesting prayers:

• It is helpful to know a little bit about why the person needs prayers so that prayers can be focused on the specific need, but it is not necessary.

• The Prayer Chain requests first names only, but we must have a name so that we can include the person in our prayers.

• Names remain on the prayer chain for approximately one week.

If someone you know is in need of prayers, the parish prayer chain will pray for that person. Just contact one of the members listed below and they will pass the name to other members of the prayer chain. Or use the online form.

Parishioners are welcome to join this ministry of prayer as well.

Contacts: 

Cristina Casanova

(201) 342-8655

or

Eleanor Grybowski

(201) 262-0306

or

Lillian Terlizzi

 (201) 262-3558

or
Mary Carter

(201) 487-6613