Social, Service, Spiritual & Outreach Programs

Jesus the Good Shepherd, shown at the CHRIST IN ART Exhibit in the Chapel, Lent 2000

* Leadership * Service * Self-Awareness * Spiritual * Hours * Mass * Bible Study *
* Preakness Nursing Home * North Jersey Developmental Center * Rite of Christian Initiation * Eva's Kitchen * Alcoholics Anonymous * Music Ministry * CCM Club Table

Leadership:

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club is a chartered and active member of the WPUNJ
Student Government Association. CCM Club has received the Most Active Club Award, Outstanding Events Award, Outstanding Community Service Award, and others...

The Club Committees are: Social, Hospitality, Fund raising, Spirituality, Outreach.

The CCMClub Representatives to the Outreach programs include representatives to Eva's
Kitchen, Preakness Nursing Home, North Jersey Developmental Center, and the Alumni
Association.

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club is open to all William Paterson University students. Our
advisers include the Catholic Campus Minister and a WPUNJ Faculty member.

Club Meetings are held twice a month in the Student Center or Catholic Campus Ministry Center

Self-Awareness:

Above photo depicts the former Campus Ministry Center at Christmas time

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club invites YOU to join us for our
various events and activities to increase your self-awareness. These
include:

    Retreats
    Guest Speakers
    Video Nights
    AA Meetings, Wednesdays 8:30 p.m., (4th Wednesday, Open Meeting)
    Spirituality Sessions
    Counseling
    Walk for the Hungry, Annual "Thanksgiving Awareness Program"
    Walk Against Homelessness, Annual "Shelter the Homeless" Program

Social:

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club opens the school year with a Welcome Bar-B-Que to which
all are invited. The CCMClub has socials and refreshments every Sunday after the 7:30 p.m. Mass
at the CCMCenter (next to gate #1 of WPUNJ).

The Socials and parties also include:

    Opening Bar-b-que
    Dances
    Halloween Party
    Cultural Heritage Nights, with music and ethnic foods
    Birthday parties
    Video nights & Popcorn!
    Trim-A-Center & Christmas Party
    Dinners & "Theme" parties

Spiritual

JESUS CHRIST PRINCE OF PEACE CHAPEL,

Adjacent to the

BISHOP RODIMER CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER, Gate # 1, WPUNJ

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club is open to all William Paterson
University students. The CCMClub is hosted by the Bishop Rodimer Catholic Campus
Ministry Center, located next to gate #1 of WPC.

Sunday Mass is celebrated at the Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Chapel, 10:45 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. (September
thru May)

Weekday Mass, Mondays: 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30 p.m., celebrated in the Chapel.

The CCMClub invites you to become
    Music Ministers
    Lectors
    Eucharistic Ministers
    Liturgy Coordinators
    Refreshments & Chapel Volunteer

All students are invited to join any of these ministries & attend our Liturgies.

The CCMClub sponsors:

Annual Seder & -Mass with Jewish Students, SAI & Christian Fellowship

Christmas Eve Mass, Christmas Day

Ash Wednesday & Holy Day masses in The Chapel

Holy Week Masses:

Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday Easter Vigil.

Catholic Bible Study

Catholic Chats

Holy Day Masses

RCIA: Right of Christian Initiation for Adults. This prepares adults for Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation...sign up by the end of September....(973) 720 3524

Retreats for WPUNJ members

Retreats hosted by team members for local high schools.

Service:

The Catholic Campus Ministry Club invites you to join us at our various outreach
programs and events.

Preakness Nursing Home, with TKE fraternity

North Jersey Developmental Center, with AST Sorority

Youth Haven, recipients of the "Shelter the Homeless" collection

Eva's Kitchen, Fridays, 10:am, with many fraternities & sororities.

Thanksgiving Awareness Program on behalf of the Emergency Food Coalition of Passaic County.

Shelter the Homeless Collection

Pennies vs. Poverty

Quarterly Newsletter

Hours:
Daily: The Center & Chapel will be open for meditation, relaxation, study, ministry activities, get-togethers, counseling and to just "hang out."

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Bible Study:

Bible Study is offered weekly. Call (973) 720 3524 or ext. 3524 for specific times.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults sessions meet regularly from September thru Easter,
on Sunday Evenings at 6 p.m. Call for further information.

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Mass:

Sunday: Mass is offered at 10:45 am & 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel
Mass is offered at 9:15 am at North Jersey Developmental Center -
Weekdays: Monday; 5 p.m., Tuesdays & Fridays; 12:30
Holy Days, 12:30 & 5 p.m. Mass
Triduums in honor of St. Jude & St. Therese, call for details
Mass & Procession in honor of St. Anthony of Padua, June 13, 12:30 p.m.
detail of the Shrine of St Therese, in the Chapel gardens. Come visit, anytime!

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North Jersey Developmental Center

North Jersey Development Center is a residential center for developmentally disabled youth and adults. The students of Catholic Campus Ministry volunteer to teach basic catechism to residents. Additionally, each Sunday, with the assistance of students, residents participate in Mass at 9:15 am at the Chapel.

Catechism: See Current Events for details.

Mass Sunday 9:15 am at the NJDC Chapel.

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Preakness Nursing Home

Students gather each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the CMC Center to take a short trip to the local Preakness Nursing Home. There we make friends and have fun by visiting, playing games and hosting special parties with our elderly friends. Mondays:

Meet at the CCMC at 6:30 p.m., September thru May.

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Eva's Kitchen:

Students gather on Fridays at 10 am at the Bishop Rodimer Catholic Campus Ministry Center to assist serving the homeless of Paterson.
Eva's Kitchen is a hot-meal program in Paterson, NJ. CCMC students set tables, serve meals and help clean up. The van leaves the ministry center at 10 am.
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Alcoholics Anonymous:

Wednesdays: Meet at the BFJR CCMC at 8:30 p.m.
Last Wednesday of the month is an open meeting
219 Pompton Road, Haledon, NJ (973) 720 3524
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Music Ministry

Students gather together weekly to plan and practice music for the upcoming Masses and Holy Days. Call 720 3524or contact Alan Morales & the students of Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity to join us!
Rehearsals are planned at BFJR CCMC
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CMC Club Table

You can stop by or visit with a CCMC member at the Student Center of William Paterson University. We are there on Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 p.m. to answer your questions, share literature or just visit.
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