The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:
Burlington County
Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive July 19 from noon to 5 p.m. in Bogdan Hall, 11 South Sunset Rd. To schedule an appointment, call 609-668-2772 or email rdeclet@comcast.net or visit redcrossblood.org.
Court St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Riveron, is collecting baby items for First Way of Burlington County. Needed items include diapers, wipes, baby clothes, formula and toiletries. There is an urgent need for diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6. Items may be dropped off in the basement of Sacred Heart Church, Riverton.
1st Way Life of Burlington Pregnancy Center, 500 High St., Burlington, needs donations of the following items: Enfamil formula, baby cereal, stage 1 baby food, diapers sizes 5, 6 and 7, size 5t/6t pull-ups, baby towels, burp cloths, receiving blankets, 0-3 month sleepers. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. For questions, call 609-284-7943.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council, Knights of Columbus, Maple Shade, will hold a spaghetti dinner July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Nolan Hall. Tickets are $15 per person; $5 for children ages 8 to 12; children under age 7 are admitted free.
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 8 from noon until 5 p.m. in the parish center. Visit rcblood.org/Help to register.
St. Ann Parish, Browns Mills, will host the Feast of St. Ann Novena July 17 to July 26. Prayer intention forms may be found in the parish bulletin. All intentions will be projected on the television at the entrance of the church during Mass. Intention slips may be dropped off in the collection basket during Mass or at the rectory.
St,. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington, will host a Christmas In July celebration July 25 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn area next to St. Paul Church. The gathering will include singing Christmas carols. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be served in the event of inclement weather the event will be held in the church.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Marlton, will host a women’s retreat July 20 at 10 a.m. in the parish hall, 349 Evesboro-Medford Rd. Guest speaker Father John Bambrick, pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, will present “Women in the Early Church.” Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. To make a reservation, email parishoffice@cosij.org by July 17.
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, will hold a blood drive July 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pedata Hall, 100 Willow Bend Rd. To register, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Joan of Arc.
St. Paul School, Burlington, will hold its ninth annual SPS Car Show July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the school grounds, 250 James St. Open to all years and car makes and models. Trophies will be awarded. Registration forms may be found in the St. Katharine Drexel Parish bulletin. Registration is strongly encouraged. For information, call 609-234-5135 or 609-820-2719.
Mercer County
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, West Trenton, is hosting a Back-to-School drive for children in grades K-12during July and August. Donated items may include backpacks; two-pocket folders, subject and composition notebooks, three-ring binders, looseleaf paper, erasers, pens/pencils, pencil boxes, crayons, markers, glue sticks, rulers, protractors, scissors, sharpeners, calculators, dictionaries or gift certificates. Donations may be left in the parish hall. Items will be given to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton and Mount Carmel Guild at the end of August.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, West Trenton, will hold the fourth annual day of prayer for grandparents and elderly July 28 at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Congregants are invited to place a photo of their deceased grandparent/elderly on the table in front of the statue of St. Joseph. A special blessing will be bestowed on the elderly and grandparents and refreshments will follow after both Masses.
Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, in collaboration with the Lumen Christi Cohort, will celebrate the Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim with a July 26 Mass at 12:15 p.m. in St. Anthony Church, South Olden Ave., Hamilton. Celebrant and homilist will be Father Brian Butch, pastor of St. Anselm Parish, Wayside. A reception will follow in the church hall. All must register to attend. Call 609-587-4372. Registration closes July 22. Grandparents are encouraged to attend the Mass with their grandchildren.
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will offer free arts and crafts classes for children ages 10 to 12 every Wednesday from July 17 to Aug. 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the art room of the Faith Development Center. Complete the form found in the parish bulletin, https://sponsors.bonventure.net/pdfs/11520/2024-06-30.pdf, and return to the parish office. For more information, call 609-915-0211 or email mjferris@gmail.com.
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold a novena in anticipation of the Feast of St. Ann July 18-26. Guest speaker is Father Martin O’Reilly, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, and episcopal vicar of Burlington County. The Feast of St. Ann on July 26, will be marked with a Mass at 7 p.m. in the church. Father O’Reilly will be celebrant and homilist. A reception will follow.
St. Anthony High School’s Class of 1974 will hold a 50th year reunion Oct. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Route 130, Hamilton. Cost is $80 per person and covers a buffet dinner and dancing. Full details may be found at SAHSHamiltonNJ.com to register or call 609-731-1609. Persons needing hotel accommodations should call 609-578-6789 and use code STAH50.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, will host a Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 26. A healing Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the church followed by a breakfast in the gym. For reservations, call 609-448-0141, ext. 12.
St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, will offer “Faith, Film and Food” during July and August. Films to be shown are: “Evan Almighty,” July 10 at 5 p.m.; “Going My Way,” July 24 at 5 p.m., and “Peaceful Warrior,” Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.
St. David the King Food Pantry, Princeton Junction, is currently accepting non-perishable items for the RISE food pantry in Hightstown. Items may be brought to the church in the parish’s “Feed the Hungry” bag. No glass containers or expired items. Needed donations include instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, crackers, rice, cereal/oatmeal, pasta, macaroni and cheese, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, canned fish, tuna/salmon, dry or canned beans, healthy snacks, canned soups, chicken or turkey broth, fruit juice, instant breakfast drink mix, canned or dried fruit, nuts.
St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, will hold a four-week overview of “Loss and Grief” and how it changes lives. Sessions will be held July 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the parish. Registration is limited to eighth participants. Online registration is available at https://stdavidtheking.com/bereavement. For information, email affal@stdavidtheking.com.
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Bereavement Support Group, Hamilton, meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the spiritual center from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The meetings provide an environment that allows individuals the freedom to share their stories and faith experiences with the group under the guidance of a facilitator. For more information, call 609-890-1011.
The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley will host a Women’s Bible Study on the following Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the basement of St. Alphonsus Church, Hopewell: July 14 and 28; Aug. 25; Sept. 8 and 22. The study will focus on the book “Who Does He Say our Are?: Women Transformed by Christ in the Gospels” by Colleen C. Mitchell. Books may be purchased through any major book seller or at shop.franciscanmedia.org.
Monmouth County
Christ the King Holy Name Society, Long Branch, will hold the Dick Gallo Memorial Golf Outing Aug. 26 at Pebble Creek Colf Course, Colts Neck. Sponsorship tee with customized tee sign is $100. Fee includes players green fees, cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and prizes. For player committee information, call 732-822-0813. For sponsorship committee information, call 908-489-6130.
Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will offer a seven-day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat from Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. to Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. The retreat will offer times for silent reflection as well as opportunities for communal Centering Prayer periods which is usually preceded by 20 minutes of Lectio Divina. Cost is $650. A $100 non-refundable deposit must be made at registration. To register, visit fhop.org; call 609-871-0509 or email fhop@verizon.net.
Freehold Birthright, an organization that assists girls, women, families, during their pregnancy and after the baby is born, is in need of prolife volunteers. Training will be provided; volunteers who speak Spanish are encouraged. To volunteer, call 732-462-2888 during office hours Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or email freehold@birthright.org. The agency is also in need of baby clothes which are gently used, stain free, seasonal appropriate, sizes newborn to 18 months. The agency is located at 41 E. Main St.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, will hold a “Boardgame and Fellowship Night” July 19 at 5 p.m. in the spiritual center. Pizza is provided. Participants can bring a dessert or snack to share.
Madonna House, a service for women and children who live at or below the poverty level in Neptune, is holding a back-to-school collections during the month of July through Aug. 4. Socks and underwear are needed items. Madonna House is located at 1401 Seventh Ave., Neptune City.
Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, is collecting the following items for military troops: any kind of nuts: peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.; trail mix; beef jerky; powdered drink mix that can be poured into water bottles; protein and granola bars; dried fruit snacks; popcorn (microwavable); gum and hard candy; Rice Krispie treats; feminine hygiene products; laundry soap sheets; tissues in small packs; sunscreen; socks and cooling bandanas. Collection boxes are located at the entrance to the church.
Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Long Branch, gathers for recitation of the Rosary and consecration to the Blessed Mother every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the church hall of St. Mary Church, Deal. The gathering is a continuous cenacle of prayer to pray for priests and the salvation of the world. For information, call 732-531-6197.
San Alfonso Retreat House, West End, will host a young adult retreat, “Hungers of the Heart” July 19-21. Presenter is Cristina D’Averso-Collins. Cost is $300 and scholarships are available. For questions, email kstigner@gmail.com.
St. Agnes Thrift Shop, 46 South Ave., Atlantic Highlands, is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are accepted during these hours. For larger donations call 732-291-2156 to make arrangements.
St. Ann Parish, Keansburg, will host the relics of St. Padre Pio Sept, 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Benedict Food Pantry, Holmdel, is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays by appointment. is in need of donations of the following items: diapers (all sizes especially 5 and 6), baby food (stages 2/3), baby wipes, children’s cereal and snacks, coffee and tea, juice for adults and children, soup, bar soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash, laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper products – toilet tissue, paper towels.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Farmingdale, is hosting a school supply drive for children in grades K-12 until Aug. 15. New items are needed and include: backpacks, marble composition notebooks, lunchboxes, highlighters black and blue pens, #2 pencils, erasers, glue sticks, post-it notes, pencil cases, binders, pocket folders, colored pencils, box of 24 crayons, dry erase markers, school scissors, washable markers, colored pens, index cards, looseleaf paper, tab dividers for binders, gallon-size freeze bags, headphones or earbuds, construction paper and tissues. Items may be dropped off in the bin near in the church narthex Sunday through Thursday during office hours.
St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, offers a Walking With Purpose program for women who are striving for a greater understanding of the Bible. Summer sessions will be held July 9, 16 and 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the parish center (school building, Room 20). Books will be provided. There is no fee. Email allison-penkethman@gmail.com.
St. Denis Parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference Food Pantry, Manasquan, is accepting donations of the following items: flour, sugar, crackers, fruit juice, toilet paper, tea, cookies, cooking oil and shaving cream. Cash and check donations are also welcome. Items may be left in the shopping cart in the gathering space of the main church or in the plastic box in the beach chapel. Pantry hours are Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. For questions or special food needs, call 732-223-1383.
St. Joseph Parish, Millstone Township, will host an adult faith enrichment series June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Topic will be “Jesus in Art” from ancient Rome through the 20th century and the life of Dante Aligheri and his masterpiece The Divine Comedy. A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the church or email vickicstjoseph@gmail.com. Participants can attend as many sessions as possible.
St. Joseph Parish Readers’ Club, Millstone Township, will gather July 31 at 7 p.m. The club has selected the book “Where the Forest Meets the Stars” by Glendy Vanderah. The setting/theme for the repast will be culinary delights of Illinois. For more information about the club, email ambiofran@gmail.com
St. Leo the Great Social Concerns Committee, Lincroft, is hosting a “Mary’s Cradle Collection” of baby items to benefit Birthright in Red Bank and Madonna House, Neptune. Items needed include: diapers (sizes newborn to 6), wipes, toiletries, summer wear, summer hats and sandals, crib sheets, layettes, and onesies (size 0 to 4T).
St. Mark’s Confirmation Class, Sea Girt, is hosting a Christmas in July service project in which they are collection donations for Madonna House, Neptune, and Good Counsel Homes. Items needed are gift cards to Amazon, Walmart, Burlington and Target; grocery gift cards to Shop Rite, Aldi and Walmart; diapers sizes newborn to 12 months; baby clothing sizes newborns to 12 months and new toys for Christmas for children ages zero to 12. Tags may be picked up at the Christmas tree located in the main entrance of the church. Drop off all items with tags to bins located at the entrances of the church until July 31. For information, call 732-449-6364, ext. 105 or 732-685-3163.
St. Mark Social Concerns Program, Sea Girt, is resuming the Frozen Meals Program to benefit The Center in Asbury Park, a volunteer-based state non-profit organization that provides support services for people with HIV/AIDS and their caregiver. Food trays and lids may be picked up next to the kitchen refrigerator in Father Child Hall in the church basement. Once the trays are flled with food, labels with the contents and date of preparation should be placed on the lids. The trays may be placed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. Parish volunteers will deliver the mels to The Center for distribution. For questions, call 732-449-5656.
St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, will host its Summer Sounds concert series, a community choral program composed of local singers and a professional orchestra. This year’s series will feature a classical masterwork by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart entitled “The Sparrow Mass,” K220. In addition, the program will feature the secular choral work, “Intimations of Immorality” by local composer Michael John Trotta with text by William Wordsworth. The concert will be held Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. in the church at 1 Phalanx Rd. Summer Sounds is still accepting singers to participate. Rehearsals will be held on the following Wednesdays: July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A dress rehearsal will be held Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Musical experience is not required. To sign up, visit https:forms.gle/GpBhhqNSsMASqjYt7.
St. Rose Parish’s Weekly Christian Meditation Group Online, Belmar, meets online on Monday evenings from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Participants listen to a New Testament reflection and the daily practice of meditation by Benedictine monks John Main or Laurence Freeman. The meeting ends with shared prayer. To join the group, email GJRyan@WCCM.org. For questions, call 732-681-6238.
St. Rose Parish, Belmar, and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, will hold a “Summer Revival at the Beach!” July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bradley Beach Gazebo, 5th and Ocean Ave., Bradley Beach. Catholic evangelist Dan Palmieri of JMJ Missions will speak on “Source & Summit: The Holy Eucharist.” Music will be provided by Christian artist Dan Ferrari. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in St. Rose Church.
St. Veronica Parish, Howell, will hold a Eucharistic Triduum July 17-19, commemorating the first three days of the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis. The schedule includes: Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 7:10 a.m.; Mass, Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and communal recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 a.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at 11:30. Mass followed by Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the communal Rosary will take place at noon; recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.; Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 p.m.
St. Veronica Parish, Howell, will host the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Aug. 23. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with veneration of the relics from noon to 6 p.m. A presentation on “Encountering St. Pio” by Julia Calandria will start at 6. For more information, call 732-363-4200 or email adultfaithformation@stveronica.com.
Vincent’s Legacy, the furniture outreach of St. Vincent de Paul works with the local St. Vincent de Paul Societies to serve people in need of furniture and household items. Vincent’s Legacy accepts donates that are in good condition to redistribute. The Furniture Outreach Conference offers many opportunities for persons to share their time, talent and/or treasure, whether it’s with donating furniture, volunteering or offering financial support. Visit https://vicentslegacy.wixsite.com/furniture or the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FurnitureMinistry.com. For questions visit the website or email Furniture@svdptrenton.org. To make a financial contribution, send check made payable to Vincent’s Legacy Furniture Outreach Conference, and mail to P.O. Box 526, Manasquan, N.J. 08736. Call 609-557-7837.
Ocean County
Maris Stella Retreat Center, Harvey Cedars, will host a silent directed/private retreat July 22-28. Presenter Sister of St. Joseph Eileen McGovern will serve as spiritual director. Time for private prayer and Mass will be included. For more information or to register, visit marisstella.org or call 609-494-1182 or pdotzauer@comcast.net.
Sacred Heart Parish, Bay Head, and St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, Lavallette, will host a summer Bible study from June 25-July 30. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Light refreshments will be served. To register, email dawnrusinko@yahoo.com.
St. Barnabas Food Pantry, Bayville, needs donations of crackers, instant potatoes, meal in a can, pancake mix/syrup, dessert, juice, coffee, toiletries, bar soap and toilet tissue Persons in need of food can call 732-269-2208, ext. 107.
St. Dominic Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Brick, operates a food pantry with hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of food are accepted. The conference’s thrift shop hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday are from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of spring and summer clothing are being collected.
St. Dominic Parish, Brick, will host its second annual classic, custom and luxury car show Aug. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. the event will include food trucks and vendors, live music, blessing of the cars and awards. Pre-registration fee is $10 or $20 the day of the show. Make checks payable to St. Dominic Parish. Rain date is Aug. 17. To register, visit scheduler@churchofstcominic.com or call 732-840-1410, ext. 250.
St. Dominic Parish, Brick, will celebrate the Feast of St. Dominic Aug. 11. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will be followed by a procession with a statue of the parish’s patron saint. A picnic/carnival will then take place. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children ages five-12. No charge for children ages four and under. A special family purchase may be made for families at $50.
St. Francis Counseling Service, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Island, offers support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Free and confidential services are available to Ocean County residents with children under age three who have experienced trauma and have postpartum symptoms. The program’s goal is to provide counseling for parents in the perinatal period, addressing new parenthood struggles, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome and trauma. The service is supported by Ocean County, Behavioral Health Services Grant. For more information, call 609-494-1554.
St. John Parish Respect Life Committee, Lakehurst, is collecting a drive to benefit Birthright and Open Door pregnancy centers. Items needed include: powder, lotion, shampoo, baby soap, diaper rash cream, Vaseline, wipes, baby towels, wash cloths and size large diapers. Items may be brought to the carriage container in the church hall.
St. John Parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Lakehurst, needs the following items for its food pantry: coffee (canned), tea bags, pasta sauce, boxed pasta (except elbow macaroni and spaghetti), hearty soups, canned white tuna and chicken, cereal for children and oatmeal, canned ravioli. Sugar free items such as jams, jellies, pancake syrup are also needed. food can be drooped in the blue bin in the church hall anytime the church is open. Frozen or refrigerated food should be brought to the pantry on Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold its “Nights of Summer” carnival July 16-21 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. There is no admission fee and there is free parking. Food, face painting, a dunk tank and entertainment will be provided each night. Themes are “Remember When” on Tuesday; “Lady Di and BTK country line dancing and an exhibition by Dance Expressions on Wednesday; The Kootz Band on Thursday; Latino music and dancing on Friday; Reflections Station on Saturday; Band of Angels on Sunday.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Toms River, will host its 39th anniversary dinner dance Aug. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and includes music, dancing, dinner by Luigi’s Italian Market and more. Tickets are available for purchase. Contact Marian Austin at 732-914-0300.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, Lavallette will host an evening with Father Pio Mandato Aug. 1 in the church at 1100 Grant Ave. Father Mandato and fellow priests will hear Confessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m., during which time the Rosary will be recited and testimonies of healing will be shared. At 7 p.m., Father Mandato will lead Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and healing prayer with the blessing of St. Pio’s relic and stigmatic glove. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow. Father Mandato is a Franciscan priest living as a missionary hermit. He was born in Italy and along with his brother received his First Holy Communion from St. Pio. He grew up in New Jersey and entered the Capuchin Francsicans at age 17. He was ordained a priest in 1985. In 1998, he was accepted into the Diocese of Scranton, Pa. and now lives a life of solitude, prayer and intercession. He is also chaplain to the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth and at times is engaged in the preaching apostolate. For information, contact Dawnrusinko@yahool.com
The Women of St. Monica, Jackson, is hosting a “Salt for Blessing” fundraiser/evangelization opportunity. Salt shakers will be labeled with person’s parish name and attached on every bottle is a scroll that explains the history, Biblical references and uses. For 100 bottles, cost is $5 per bottle; 200 bottles, cost is $4.75 per bottle, and 300 bottles, cost is $459 per bottle. Once bottles are purchased they can be blessed. For more information, call 732-829-5299.
All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to
Monitor-News@dioceseoftrenton.org.