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Disability Ministry, whose function is to improve and enrich the lives of thedisabled members of the parish and to raise awareness of their gifts and contributionsto the community, is included under the Respect for Life umbrella. TracyFrost (908-766-7972 or keylady1@verizon.net) is the Diocesan representativefor Saint James parish. The Respect for Life group collects baby supplies for thePregnancy Aid Center of Raritan, which supports pregnant women, babies andyoung children of low-income families.Kerry Shannon • (908) 658-9131 • kgsmp@aol.comTransportation GroupAll parishioners licensed to drive with access to a four-door vehicle arewelcome to join the Transportation Group, whose members provide rides forparishioners to and from doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities. Driversengage in conversation to make the trip a friendly, social experience in a sincere,caring Christian spirit for people who have no alternative means of transportationto necessary appointments.Frank Eustace • (908) 542-1192 • fjeustace@optimum.netService GroupsSaint James Home School AssociationOpen to all parents of children enrolled in Saint James School, the HSA is responsiblefor fundraising and for organizing school and family events. The HSAis dedicated to inspiring a Christ-centered community that instills Gospel valuesnurtured by belief, attitude and behavior and manifested in social concern.There are four meetings for the entire HSA membership, which is governed byan Executive Board of six members.Suzanne Asmar • (908) 334-8581 • sueee35@aol.comKnights of Columbus, Council #2393The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization.Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor ofChristopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternityand Patriotism. Membership in this international organization is opento all Catholic men age 18 and older. There is a business meeting on the firstTuesday of the month and a social on the third Tuesday of each month. Amongthe activities sponsored by the Knights are teen dances, Meet Santa, Easter EggHunt, a hayride and a Dinner Dance. Members also assist at Bethel Ridge andCharter Day, assemble the Crèche at Christmas and serve as Color Guard.Al LiCata • (908) 766-6163 • ren1co@aol.com29