Social networks offer outlet for reflections
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
On Feb. 27, more than 700 men of the Diocese of Trenton and beyond came together in St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Middletown, for the annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference.
The day featured Mass, presentations from high-profile Catholic men — including a professional football player — and opportunities for fellowship.
After the event, a few of the men who attended reflected on their experiences on Trenton Monitor’s Facebook page. Here is a sampling:
• John Juchniewicz: It was an awesome day. There were great speakers and it was inspiring to see so many men give up a Saturday to come together to grow in their faith.
• John Klapouchy: Never think of it as giving up a Saturday. I think of it as a day to increase my faith and Catholic identity as a Catholic man. Peter Herbeck was excellent!
The upcoming Tenebrae service also garnered a lot of attention on Facebook.
Tenebrae, which is the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows,” is an ancient service that marks the beginning of the Triduum. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate the service for the Year of Mercy on March 23 in St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake.
More than 200 people liked, shared or commented on the information posted about the topic on the Diocese of Trenton’s page, including one poignant question from a reader asking why Spring Lake was chosen as the service’s location.
Here’s the answer:
“We were delighted that St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake offered their site for the Bishop’s Tenebrae Service. This is a beautiful, traditional style church that lends itself well to the ancient rite of Tenebrae.
“Also, Bishop O’Connell has been very purposeful about scheduling diocesan events in various locations around the Diocese – thus, the Care for Creation Mass was held this past September in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan; and Mercy Sunday celebrations are scheduled throughout the four counties. The Chrism Mass – which every Catholic should try to take part in at least once – is held this year in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold. In this way, the diocesan faithful gets an opportunity to become more familiar with the hosting parish communities.
“We hope to see you there!”
Want to be featured in this column? It can be as easy as connecting with us on social media.
Brittany Wilson is the Diocese of Trenton’s social media coordinator. She can be reached at [email protected].
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On Feb. 27, more than 700 men of the Diocese of Trenton and beyond came together in St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Middletown, for the annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference.
The day featured Mass, presentations from high-profile Catholic men — including a professional football player — and opportunities for fellowship.
After the event, a few of the men who attended reflected on their experiences on Trenton Monitor’s Facebook page. Here is a sampling:
• John Juchniewicz: It was an awesome day. There were great speakers and it was inspiring to see so many men give up a Saturday to come together to grow in their faith.
• John Klapouchy: Never think of it as giving up a Saturday. I think of it as a day to increase my faith and Catholic identity as a Catholic man. Peter Herbeck was excellent!
The upcoming Tenebrae service also garnered a lot of attention on Facebook.
Tenebrae, which is the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows,” is an ancient service that marks the beginning of the Triduum. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate the service for the Year of Mercy on March 23 in St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake.
More than 200 people liked, shared or commented on the information posted about the topic on the Diocese of Trenton’s page, including one poignant question from a reader asking why Spring Lake was chosen as the service’s location.
Here’s the answer:
“We were delighted that St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake offered their site for the Bishop’s Tenebrae Service. This is a beautiful, traditional style church that lends itself well to the ancient rite of Tenebrae.
“Also, Bishop O’Connell has been very purposeful about scheduling diocesan events in various locations around the Diocese – thus, the Care for Creation Mass was held this past September in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan; and Mercy Sunday celebrations are scheduled throughout the four counties. The Chrism Mass – which every Catholic should try to take part in at least once – is held this year in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold. In this way, the diocesan faithful gets an opportunity to become more familiar with the hosting parish communities.
“We hope to see you there!”
Want to be featured in this column? It can be as easy as connecting with us on social media.
Brittany Wilson is the Diocese of Trenton’s social media coordinator. She can be reached at [email protected].
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