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With the hope of reaching out to people who might otherwise be alone on or near the Thanksgiving holiday or those in need of a meal, the following parishes have scheduled special Thanksgiving celebrations.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting, will host a Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 22. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. in the parish hall and dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to make a reservation, contact the parish office at 732-350-5001 by Nov. 18. This is a free lunch sponsored by Mother Seton Cellar.
Visitation Parish, Brick, is once again partnering with Ocean County Vocational Technical School to distribute dinners to people in need in the community. No questions will be asked or reasons needed when requesting a dinner. Meals are free of charge. Dinners will include: white and dark meat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and gravy in a microwaveable container and dessert. Pre-registration is required. Call the rectory office at 732-477-0028, ext. 201 and provide name and meals needed. Orders will be accepted until early November. Dinners may be picked up on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in the parish hall.
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner for persons in need of a meal Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the school hall. The event will include a full course meal, musical entertainment and fellowship. Meals will also be delivered to homebound persons living within a 10-mile radius. Registration is required. To register, call 856-298-5153 or email thanksgiving@stjoans.org by Nov. 18. Include name, phone number, number of guests, and address (if requesting a home delivery). There is no charge for the dinner.
Epiphany Parish Helping Hands Ministry, Brick, seeks individuals and small groups to donate complete Thanksgiving dinner baskets with ham or turkey for families in need. Contact the parish office to donate at 732-458-0220. Baskets should be dropped off at the parish hall Nov. 23 between 8 and 10 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Center, Long Beach Island, will serve dinner on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 1:30 p.m. for persons who are alone or are facing difficult circumstances. To volunteer with serving dinners or to attend the dinner, call 609-494-8861, ext. 250. Reservations to attend the dinner are required and must be made by Nov. 20.