Welcome to the Church of Saint James - Saint James Church
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leadership, decision-making ability, and <strong>the</strong> desire <strong>to</strong> serve. Accordingly, GirlScouts participate in a variety <strong>of</strong> service projects throughout our community.Meeting days, times and locations are set by individual troops. Training for adultleaders and volunteers is available through <strong>the</strong> Heart <strong>of</strong> New Jersey Council. Formore information, visit www.girlscouts-rh.org.Robin Gehringer • (908) 221-9258 • hughrob@msn.comCatholic Youth Ministry (CYM) basketballThe <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> Basketball Program is sponsored and regulated by <strong>the</strong> Diocese<strong>of</strong> Metuchen Catholic Youth Ministry Office. Teams travel <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r schools andparishes throughout <strong>the</strong> diocese <strong>to</strong> play games. The basketball program is open<strong>to</strong> any interested girl or boy in grades 4-12 who is a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong>Parish. Fee-based registration takes place near <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> September. Teams areformed and coaches are assigned in early Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, before start <strong>of</strong> practices laterin <strong>the</strong> month. Practices are scheduled twice a week. The Diocese <strong>of</strong> MetuchenCYM basketball league games are played on Saturdays beginning on <strong>the</strong> firstweekend in December through <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> March. The program is designed <strong>to</strong>demonstrate Catholic values, teamwork, physical fitness, skill building and goodsportsmanship in a competitive setting.Gene Moretti • (908) 221-1766 • emoretti@att.comMoms and TotsFounded in 1985, Moms and Tots hosts weekly playgroups for mo<strong>the</strong>rs and<strong>the</strong>ir children, newborn through pre-school, <strong>to</strong> encourage constructive play andsocialization. The group meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00a.m. <strong>to</strong> 11:30 a.m. in <strong>the</strong> chapel audi<strong>to</strong>rium. Moms and Tots also promotesservice through projects like <strong>the</strong> annual <strong>to</strong>y drive, food drives, ChristmasCaroling for seniors, and visits <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Somerset Hills Adult Day Care Center.Field trips and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong>f-campus activities include a hayride, a Halloween paradeand party, a trip <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bernards Township Library, an airport <strong>to</strong>ur, pony ridesand a family picnic.Lori Kendis • (908) 766-3591 • sharkmars@aol.comLittle LightsFounded in 2005 <strong>to</strong> foster respect, understanding and outreach between <strong>the</strong>children <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> <strong>Church</strong> (ages 7–13) and those <strong>of</strong> Sacred Heart <strong>Church</strong> inNew Brunswick, our sister parish, Little Lights <strong>of</strong>fers a series <strong>of</strong> events designed<strong>to</strong> celebrate diversity, commonality, love, friendship and compassion. Highlightsinclude <strong>the</strong> annual Christmas Party at Sacred Heart and a spring event,including crafts and games.Darlene Dobry • (908) 647-1600 • ddobry@verizon.net33
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