St. Philip the Apostle
Columbiettes #11671
Our Ministries
Are you ready to join us and transform the lives of others?
St. Philip the Apostle Columbiettes strive in making the world a better place. Since 2010, we have taken part in a wide range of activities that empower individuals and communities. We do your best to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. Discover more about our innovative campaigns below and get in touch to stay up to date regarding our latest efforts.
Blanket Ministry
797 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
Cathie (973) 471-1265
Father English Food Pantry
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
Mary Ann (973) 809-7120
St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Cathedral
96 First Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Call for information or pick-up:
Jackie (973) 237-0670
Diana (973) 670-0009
Jane (201) 323-2230
Jeanne (201) 744-7817
Power of One Food Pantry
Clifton, NJ 07015
Kim (862) 239-5905
St. Mary's Family Community Center
Statewide Projects
797 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
The blanket ministry is a group of individuals that gather to make items in prayer for those in need. The mission of the blanket ministry is to spread God’s love and warmth by donating handmade items such as blankets, shawls, scarves, and hats. Most of the materials are donated. To date, we have made donations to Project Linus, NJ Hospice, nursing homes, St. Mary’s Hospital Family Services, members of the community, and more. The group meets two times monthly, September through May. You do not need to be a Columbiette to join. All crafters are welcome, knitters, crocheters, and quilters!
St. Philip’s is proud to support the Fr. English Food Pantry located in
Paterson. Every other month our parishioners generously donate
bags of food staples that help supplement the working poor in
Paterson. Anyone interested in volunteering at the pantry can come
and visit at 435 Main St. Paterson, to see if the pantry is a good fit for
you. Non perishable Items that are most requested are as follows:
canned soups, pasta, sauce, tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter and
jelly, Mac and cheese, cereals, dried lentils and beans are always in
short supply. Whatever you can do to help feed the poor, it is most
appreciated!
Columbiettes Food Pantry Ministry collects food on the second Wednesday of every month following the 9 a.m. mass. This small community pantry services approximately 50 people per week. They are in constant need of the following items.
CEREAL
OATMEAL
RICE (1-2 lb. bags)
CANNED/DRY BEANS (1-2 lb. bags)
CANNED MEATS/ VIENNA SAUSAGE
TUNA
CANNED VEGGIES/FRUIT
PEANUT BUTTER (no glass please)
JELLY (no glass please)
HEARTY SOUPS
MAC & CHEESE
PASTA
TOMATO SAUCE (no glass please)
RAMEN
CHEF BOYARDEE CANNED PASTA
Hunger doesn’t Stop is a program of Power Of One initiated in 2012 which focuses on alleviating food insecurity in Clifton families by filling the gap when school is closed so students are ready to learn. Food care packages are provided to Clifton School Nurses & Counselors and families we serve.
In the Spring, we have a Drive-by Baby Shower for expectant mothers. We ask for donations of new and gently used clothes for infants to 5 years old.
In the Fall, we collect new and gently used clothes, shoes, hats, handbags, scarves for women, children and men.
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Backpacks - Each year in June, our organization donates 50 backpacks filled with much needed school supplies collected by our members. The backpacks are then given to Catholic School families in need throughout the State of New Jersey creating a smile on their innocent faces!
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Tab Tops - We collect can tabs for the families of sick children in the Ronald McDonald House.
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Pennies from Heaven- Pennies collected is given to the seminary students.