Our Welcome and Parishioner Outreach ministry is an initiative created to ensure parishioners are provided with an opportunity to be personally contacted by our ministry team. The ministry reaches out to those who have recently registered as well as parishioners who have been part of the parish for many years. 

Ministry Mission

The ministry team reaches out to parishioners so they may personally experience a faith community that cares about them as individuals. Team members through email and phone calls provide opportunities to answer questions about our parish life and be present to them through listening and prayer.

Ways to grow in your faith at Mary Mother of God

There are so many ways to grow in your relationship with God and others at Mary Mother of God Church. Throughout the Liturgical Calendar you will find many opportunities of Adult Formation, times of Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration, Service opportunities and Community Gatherings. Click here to view Parish Life.

If you have immediate questions or interests prior to our ministry team contacting you, please reach out to our parish office at (908) 874-8220 ext 302.

Team Members

	Christine Folsom-Kovarik As a member of the Welcome Ministry I am looking forward to reaching out to members of our parish family, finding out how they are doing and discovering some of the creative ways they are handling these unique times.
	Mark Mele Hi, my name is Mark Mele.  I’m truly blessed to have the opportunity and meet fellow parishioners through the Parishioner Welcome Ministry.  It’s been said that having good people in your life, has a strong impact on your happiness.  I believe that to be true, and having friendships and social connections at Mary, Mother of God Church, has been a rewarding experience for me.  I look forward to meeting more parishioners and all the friendships ahead.
	Scott Patella Hello. - I am Scott Patella and have been a parishioner since 1992 when my wife and I moved to HILLSBOROUGH. I am a member of several ministries at the parish, however this new ‘Welcome and Parishioner Outreach’ ministry has me energized thinking about its objective and potential.  2020 has presented us all with many challenges, obstacles and changes to our normal; I look forward to connecting with parishioners to discuss their stories while evangelizing our wonderful parish.
	Yvonne Shimshock Over 10 years ago, I went through the RCIA Program at Mary, Mother of God Church.  The program was truly transformative!  Not only did I experience the joy of First Holy Communion and Confirmation, but I also formed strong bonds with the RCIA team leaders and my fellow catechumens & candidates.  During the initiation process, the entire parish community was rooting for us.  I cannot fully describe the sense of peace and love that I feel when I am at MMOG.  I hope to be able to share this feeling with others, too, and look forward to meeting you!
	Steve Shimshock My family have been parishioners at Mary Mother of God Church for nearly 20 years.  We have been blessed to interact with many kind, faithful, and joyful parish friends. In my personal faith journey, I enjoy my involvement with the Men’s Group, Bible Study, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Adoration, and Parishioner Engagement Ministry.  I hope to emulate the holiness of my fellow parishioners, to increase grace and joy in my life.  I pray that I may continue to grow as a faithful disciple of Christ, and become the best husband, father, son, and neighbor I can.  My goal, with God’s grace, is to lead my family, neighbors, and myself to heaven.  I look forward to meeting and interacting with you.
	William and Mai Chirinos We have been parishioners at Mary Mother of God for the last 15 years and have two kids in the school system. We have met some wonderful people at this parish and established strong bonds with so many of them. We feel blessed to be part of this warm Mary Mother of God family and want to share with new members what we have experienced here. In doing so we can help and encourage each other in our spiritual journey, and strengthen the bond that unite us to God.
	Philomena Cellili My name is Philomena. I am most grateful to have been chosen to become a member in the Mary Mother of God Parish Welcome Ministry. Pleased to partner with parishioners as we continue together, our spiritual journey in our Catholic faith. My hope is to listen and discover some of the personal desires in their spiritual faith journey and parish life. Also, sharing with them how Mary Mother Of God parish family, through it's people and many ministries has helped me continue my spiritual journey.
	Maria Cristina Antonio Hello, my name is Maria Cristina Antonio, and I am very excited to join this newly found ministry, and embark on this journey to grow and share in our faith, and develop friendships in Christ.  As Edward Sri writes in his book, Into His Likeness, "we need to live in joyful fellowship with other disciples" this is a great opportunity for living our faith, as we share our stories.  Look forward to getting to know you! Hola, mi nombre es María Cristina Antonio y estoy muy emocionada de unirme a este nuevo ministerio y empezar este recorrido de compartir nuestra fe y fundar amistades en Cristo. Como escribió Edward Sri en su libro Into His Likeness, "necesitamos vivir en una alegre comunión con otros discípulos," esta es una gran oportunidad para vivir nuestra fe, mientras compartimos nuestras historias. ¡Espero conocerlos pronto!
	Rita DiGiovanni Hi my name is Rita DiGiovanni I have been a parishioner at Mary mother of God Church since 1974 when we had a small church which is now a daycare. I have seen it grow and include many ministries making Mary Mother of God a very active parish. I, myself, belong to several ministries but I am now happy to be part of the welcome ministry where I can share my personal connections with our parishioners. I am looking forward to all our conversations and hoping you, too, will see all that Mary Mother of God has to offer to you,