Administrative Ministries
Finance Council: A consultative group of selected parishioners that advises the pastor on financial matters.
Pastoral Council: A consultative body in the parish that serves to advise the pastor about pastoral issues.
Fundraising Committee: Volunteers organize ways for the Parish to raise money for our ministry needs and help selling chances.
Faith Formation Ministries
Baptismal Preparation: Meets with parents who are preparing to have their first child baptized. Training is provided. If interested in joining the team, please see the Pastor.
Catechist Ministry
Marriage Preparation
Prayer Chain Network Ministry: Prays for the immediate needs of others. Prayer requests are facilitated through a Network. To make a confidential request, contact the parish office.
Rosary Group: Coordinates the leading and praying of the Rosary at regular scheduled times during the week at the church.
Scripture Study: Small groups, usually between 8 – 10 people, that get together to share the scriptures.
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers: Servers assist in the celebration of the Eucharist at Sunday Mass.
Altar Angels: A group of volunteers who help maintain and clean the altar linens.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The Children’s Liturgy is held during the 9:30AM Mass on Sundays. All children (PreK thru 3rd Grade) welcome to participate each week.
Choir & Instrumentalists: Come join our Choir. Our music ministry is unique here at St. Thomas. We sing at all celebrations including funerals. Members can make a commitment according to their own schedules. You do not have to commit to a particular Mass time. Instrumentalists are welcome as well. To become part of this beautiful ministry, please see Mary Jane in the choir loft or email her at kelso.music@stabrig.org.
Church Decorating Committee: Decorates the Church during the Christmas and Easter Seasons and other special occasions.
Eucharistic Ministers: Ministers of Communion to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist during the celebration of Mass, to the sick and home bound of the parish.
Funeral & Bereavement Ministry: Help plan the funeral liturgy with families who have lost a loved one.
Greeters and Ushers: Welcome parishioners and visitors as they enter the Church, assist by seating people, taking the collection, facilitating the flow of people receiving Communion and distributing Bulletins at the end of Mass.
Lectors: Readers of the Word assist at Mass with readings from Sacred Scripture. Lectionary workbooks are given to the readers so they may be prepared for Mass.
Martha’s Helpers & Sanctuary Cleaning: These volunteers clean the church according to the prearranged schedule.
Sacristan Ministry: Prepare and assist the priest for the Sacred Liturgy either for daily Masses or weekend Masses. If interested, please see the Pastor.
Community Ministries
4ever Young Senior Ministry: Informative social gatherings for seniors 60+ in St. Philip Hall.
Hospitality Ministry: Donuts and coffee are served after every Mass in St. Philip Hall, every second Sunday of the month, from October to May.
Little Catholic Gift Shop: A small gift shop located in St. Philip Hall. Religious articles and special occasion gifts & cards are available.
Nursing Ministry: Nurses in the field provide a service during Hospitality Sunday to take blood pressure of our parishioners. Please call the parish office if interested in joining.
Social Events Ministry: Volunteers meet and organize social events for the parish such as the Chicken BBQ and Night at the Races.
Scribe Ministry: Volunteers send handwritten messages of encouragement, congratulations or condolences to fellow parishioners and/ or families.
Outreach Ministries
Knights of Columbus: The Brigantine Council (#7020) helps St. Thomas Parish and the Brigantine Community. The Knights is about fellowship and charity to the needy in our community. Our Council 7020 is the most active in South Jersey. There is a meeting the first Tuesday of each month in St. Philip Hall. New candidates for membership are always welcome.
Homebound Ministry: Volunteers help make our parish homebound aware of services available locally and within the state. We also setup routine visits with our Priests, Eucharistic Ministers and volunteers to help them not feel so isolated.
Respect Life Ministry: Team members work to educate parish members on all “Life Issues” from conception to natural death, organize and sponsor “Respect Life” events, and help the parish take part in local or national events.
St. Dismas Ministry: An anonymous group helping Brigantine residents who need help.
Stitch in Time: Volunteers knit and crochet blankets for babies.
True Spirit Coalition: Provides a food pantry for Brigantine residents in need.
Women’s Club: A Christian based group of women whose mission is to help St. Thomas Parish and the Brigantine Community.
If you are interested in participating in any of the parish ministries, contact the parish office at 609-266-2123 ext.3.