In Local News as of Feb. 16, 2024
February 16, 2024 at 10:28 a.m.
The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have submitted these events:
St. Mark Social Concerns Ministry, Sea Girt, is resuming the Frozen Meals Program to benefit The Center in Asbury Park. The program had been discontinued due to the pandemic. The Center in Asbury Park, Inc., is a volunteer-based not-for-profit service that provides support services for people living with HIV/AIS and their caregivers.
To donate meals participants must: pick up food trays and lids next to the refrigerator in Father Child’s Hall (church basement) at 215 Crescent Parkway; fill trays with generous portions of food; label the tray lids with the contents and date or preparation; return the meals to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in Father Childs Hall. The meals will be delivered to The Center by parish volunteers. For questions, call Marybeth or Joe Walsh at 732-449-5656.
Mercy Center, 1106 Main St., Asbury Park, is in need of donations of canned soup; diapers, sizes 3 and higher; baby wipes; coffee/tea; mayonnaise; mustard; ketchup; deodorant; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and soap. Mercy Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides programs and services that empower, enrich, and educate people facing socioeconomic challenges to realize their full potential, with a special emphasis on women and children. Mercy Center offers emergency services to address crucial needs such as food, personal care items, clothing, and temporary assistance with household utility bills. To learn more about Mercy Center, visit mercycenternj.org
Epiphany Parish Altar-Rosary Society, Brick, is hosting its annual baby shower for mothers in crisis. All donations will benefit The Sisters of Life. Only new items will be accepted. No furniture donations. Donations can be drooped off in the commons area until March 20.
Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host an online retreat “Experiencing God’s Love in the Gospel of John” Feb. 20, March 12 and April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will read the book written by Father Anthony Kelly, C.S.S.R., and Father Francis Moloney, SDB. Donation is $50. To register, call 609-877-0509 or email [email protected].
St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft, will host a Lenten offering “Shall I Play For Him … on my Drum” Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12 and 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the parish center chapel, 50 Hurleys’ Lane. Facilitator will be Barbara Woodzell and drums will be provided. The program will focus on how God uses drums as another tool to enhance his powers to improve the lives of his people. To register, visit stleothegreat.com/drumming-for-him.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Altar-Rosary Society, Toms River, will host a presentation on “A Catholic priest’s 500 miles walking pilgrimage from France to Spain” and “Faith and life lessons learned from Camino de Santiago” Feb. 21 in the parish hall, 130 St. Maximilian Lane. Presenter is Father Peter James Alindogan, pastor of St. Veronica Parish, Howell, and diocesan director of missions. The afternoon begins with hospitality at 11 a.m., followed recitation of the Rosary at noon and continues with Father Alindogan’s presentation at 12:30. Contact is Anna at 732-581-2247.
San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Ave., West End, will hold a “Lenten Soup for the Soul” series from Feb. 21 to March 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Soup will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. with the presentation following. Topics and presenters are: Feb. 21, “Become What You Celebrate,” Father Timothy Tarnacki; March 4, “What Does It Mean to be the Beloved?” Mercy Sister Maureen Christensen; March 11, “How to Witness To Your Faith in the 21st Century,” Cristina D’Averso-Collins; March 18, “Praying with Jesus’ Good News in the Parables of Mercy,” Judy Schiavo.
Cost is $25 per evening. To register, email [email protected]; online at sanalfonsoretreats.org; phone 732-222-2731, ext. 140.
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, is observing the parish phase of the Eucharistic Revival with the offering of Holy Hours on: Feb. 22, March 21, April 18 and May 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church, 300 Lacey Rd.
St. William the Abbot Parish, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd., Howell, will host a presentation with Xavier Reyer-Ayral, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. He is a renowned expert on Marian apparitions and author of “Revelations,” “The Hidden Secret Messages” and “Prophecies of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will begin its next six-week bereavement session Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Sessions will run for six consecutive Thursdays in Room 6 of the Family Center, 103 4th St.
St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, will hold its annual parish Lenten Fish Fry Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in Petri Hall. Dinner will consist of salad, pasta and seafood dish. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the parish office; tickets will not be sold at the door. Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church at 7 p.m.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, will host a pro-life event Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. immediately following Stations of the Cross. A presentation will be given by Michael Phelps of Good Counsel Homes, which provides housing to pregnant women and their children. A showing of the film “Unplanned” will follow. Due to sensitive topics and images, the film is rated R by the MPAA. Viewers under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian or must provide a signed permission slip to attend. For more information, contact [email protected].
Holy Family Parish, Hazlet, will host a Lenten Mission, “A Biblical Walk Through The Mass” every Friday from Feb. 23 to March 22 in the church, 727 Highway 36, at 6:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be prayed after the presentations.
The Ladies of St. Joseph, Millstone, will host a women’s retreat Feb. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. in St. Joseph Parish Hall, 91 Stillhouse Rd. Presenter will be Sister of St. Joseph Marcy Springer, director of Francis House of Prayer, Allentown. Theme is “Without Change, There Would Be No Butterflies.” Admission is free and lunch will be served. Deadline to register is Feb. 16. Contact JoAnn at [email protected].
Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus, will host a Lenten retreat Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Pope John Paul Community Room of St. Ann Parish, 1253 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville. Presenter will be Msgr. Thomas J. Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life and director of seminarians. Theme is “A Blessed Journey Through the Desert: Experiencing God’s Transforming Grace During Lent. To register in advance contact Grand Knight Joe Amodio at [email protected]. In-person registration on the day of the event begins at 8:30. There is no fee but free-will donations will be accepted.
Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, will hold a Sensory Friendly Mass Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the church, 180 Ridge Rd. Families who have members with autism or other sensory needs are invited to attend the Mass that has been adapted to accommodate special needs. Refreshments and crafts will follow the Mass. To make a reservation, email [email protected]
The Gospel Choir from Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, will host a Black History celebration Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Church, 215 Adeline St., Trenton.
The event, themed, “The Lost Rhythm: Unveiling the History of Drums and Slavery,” will feature a literary compilation by Angela Dodson Days, Negro spiritual songs and songs from Africa an African cultural performance by Dennies Chico Greenflower of Trenton.
St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, will host a Lenten Mission Feb. 26-Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in the church. An abridged version will be offered after the 9 a.m. Mass. Presenter will be Capuchin Father Simeon Gallagher. The theme is “The Freedom to Believe: Becoming an Adult Catholic. Each day covers a different theme – “Stories of Escape from Self” (Lk 7:36-50); “Escape from False Values and Religious Adolescence (Lk 14:28-33); “Quest Stories: Humanity as Grace” (Jn 3:1-10), and “Love Stories: The Freedom Only Christ Can Give” (Jn 4:4-42).
Father Gallagher holds advanced degrees in religious education, ascetical theology and 19th century British Literature. His literature degree has earned him a reputation as a scholar in the works of John Henry Cardinal Newman. His work has taken him to El Salvador, where he was instrumental in founding Emmaus in Great Britain, has presented ecumenical lectures at Jean XXIII Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, and for the past several years he has worked closely with the U.S. Armed Forces at various military bases around the world.
St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will host a new eight-session Scripture study on the Gospel of St. John Feb. 28-April 24. Sessions will meet on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish center, 603 Seventh Ave. (Participants should enter through Eighth Ave. parking lot.) There will be no class March 27. Coffee will be available at 9:30. Registration/book cost is $25. Participants may attend in-person or online. Contact is Mercy Sister Donna D’Alia, 732-681-0512, ext. 419 or [email protected].
St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish Spirituality Committee, Spring Lake, will host a four-part Lenten lecture series. The schedule is as follows, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., “How to Read the Bible in the 21st Century,” Mercy Sister Judith Schubert; March 6, 6 p.m., “Journey to the Cave of Your Heart,” Mercy Sister Carole MacKenthun; March 13, 6 p.m., “The Destructive Power of Negative Thinking,” Divine Word Father Martin Padovani, and March 20, 6 p.m., “The Kingdom is Here,” Father Damian McElroy. Sessions will be held in St. Catharine Church 215 Essex Ave. All lectures will be livestreamed at SCSMSL.org.
The Friends of Francis and Clare will host a retreat March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Maris Stella Retreat House, 7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars. Presenter is Franciscan Father Kevin Cronin. Morning talk will be “The Lost Art of Listening – A Key to Gospel Living” and the afternoon talk will be “The Joy of the Gospel.” Fee is $25 and participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, call 201-647-3535 or [email protected]. Make checks payable to June Finn and mail to 223 N. 10th St., Surf City, N.J. 08008.
St. Justin the Martyr Parish, Toms River, will hold a St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s celebration March 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets, at $30 for adults; $15 for children ages 13-17, and children 12 and under are admitted free, are available after all weekend Masses during February and in the parish office Monday-Thursday. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul conference.
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will host a Eucharistic parish mission, “With Burning Desire,” March 4-6 each evening at 7 p.m. in the church, 103 4th St. Preacher is Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Herald J. Brock. Topics are “I Am With You,” “The Lamb Who Was Slain” and “Food For The Journey.” Along with the presentations, the mission will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayer experiences. For information, call 856-829-0900 or shcriverton.org.
St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, will host a Lenten Mission March 5-7 at 7 p.m. in the church, 165 Bethany Rd. Preacher will be Holy Ghost Father Dave Dwyer, host of “The Busted Halo Show” on SiriusXM radio. Father Dwyer will address “Who is Jesus?” “Where is Jesus” and “Why Jesus.”
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, will present St. John the Apostle’s Gospel Bible Study March 5 to April 30. Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the meeting room, 300 Lacey Rd. The DVD series will be presented by biblical scholar Timothy Gray and a group of college students involved in FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Participants should bring a Bible and notebook. Seating is limited. To register, call 609-693-5107.
St Leo the Great Religious Store Ministry and Ignite Youth Group, Lincroft, will host a Lenten book club March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Using Matthew Kelly’s “The Rocking Chair Prophet,” the club will breakdown the concepts of suffering and renewal. For online registration, visit stleothegreat.com/book-club.
Holy Family Parish, Hazlet, is hosting a monthly Catholic book club in Memorial Hall, 727 Highway 36, at 7 p.m. The dates the club will meet are: March 5, “The Gospel According to Mark,” a commentary by Marie Noonan Sabin; April 9, “Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith,” by Scott Hahn; May 7, “A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century,” by Paul Kengor. This session will cover Part 1 (chapters 1-19).
June 4, “A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Regan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20h Century,” by Paul Kengor. This session will cover Part 2 (chapters 20-38).
For more information, contact the rectory office at 732-264-1484.
All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to
[email protected].
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The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have submitted these events:
St. Mark Social Concerns Ministry, Sea Girt, is resuming the Frozen Meals Program to benefit The Center in Asbury Park. The program had been discontinued due to the pandemic. The Center in Asbury Park, Inc., is a volunteer-based not-for-profit service that provides support services for people living with HIV/AIS and their caregivers.
To donate meals participants must: pick up food trays and lids next to the refrigerator in Father Child’s Hall (church basement) at 215 Crescent Parkway; fill trays with generous portions of food; label the tray lids with the contents and date or preparation; return the meals to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in Father Childs Hall. The meals will be delivered to The Center by parish volunteers. For questions, call Marybeth or Joe Walsh at 732-449-5656.
Mercy Center, 1106 Main St., Asbury Park, is in need of donations of canned soup; diapers, sizes 3 and higher; baby wipes; coffee/tea; mayonnaise; mustard; ketchup; deodorant; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and soap. Mercy Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides programs and services that empower, enrich, and educate people facing socioeconomic challenges to realize their full potential, with a special emphasis on women and children. Mercy Center offers emergency services to address crucial needs such as food, personal care items, clothing, and temporary assistance with household utility bills. To learn more about Mercy Center, visit mercycenternj.org
Epiphany Parish Altar-Rosary Society, Brick, is hosting its annual baby shower for mothers in crisis. All donations will benefit The Sisters of Life. Only new items will be accepted. No furniture donations. Donations can be drooped off in the commons area until March 20.
Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host an online retreat “Experiencing God’s Love in the Gospel of John” Feb. 20, March 12 and April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will read the book written by Father Anthony Kelly, C.S.S.R., and Father Francis Moloney, SDB. Donation is $50. To register, call 609-877-0509 or email [email protected].
St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft, will host a Lenten offering “Shall I Play For Him … on my Drum” Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12 and 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the parish center chapel, 50 Hurleys’ Lane. Facilitator will be Barbara Woodzell and drums will be provided. The program will focus on how God uses drums as another tool to enhance his powers to improve the lives of his people. To register, visit stleothegreat.com/drumming-for-him.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Altar-Rosary Society, Toms River, will host a presentation on “A Catholic priest’s 500 miles walking pilgrimage from France to Spain” and “Faith and life lessons learned from Camino de Santiago” Feb. 21 in the parish hall, 130 St. Maximilian Lane. Presenter is Father Peter James Alindogan, pastor of St. Veronica Parish, Howell, and diocesan director of missions. The afternoon begins with hospitality at 11 a.m., followed recitation of the Rosary at noon and continues with Father Alindogan’s presentation at 12:30. Contact is Anna at 732-581-2247.
San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Ave., West End, will hold a “Lenten Soup for the Soul” series from Feb. 21 to March 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Soup will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. with the presentation following. Topics and presenters are: Feb. 21, “Become What You Celebrate,” Father Timothy Tarnacki; March 4, “What Does It Mean to be the Beloved?” Mercy Sister Maureen Christensen; March 11, “How to Witness To Your Faith in the 21st Century,” Cristina D’Averso-Collins; March 18, “Praying with Jesus’ Good News in the Parables of Mercy,” Judy Schiavo.
Cost is $25 per evening. To register, email [email protected]; online at sanalfonsoretreats.org; phone 732-222-2731, ext. 140.
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, is observing the parish phase of the Eucharistic Revival with the offering of Holy Hours on: Feb. 22, March 21, April 18 and May 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church, 300 Lacey Rd.
St. William the Abbot Parish, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd., Howell, will host a presentation with Xavier Reyer-Ayral, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. He is a renowned expert on Marian apparitions and author of “Revelations,” “The Hidden Secret Messages” and “Prophecies of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will begin its next six-week bereavement session Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Sessions will run for six consecutive Thursdays in Room 6 of the Family Center, 103 4th St.
St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, will hold its annual parish Lenten Fish Fry Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in Petri Hall. Dinner will consist of salad, pasta and seafood dish. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the parish office; tickets will not be sold at the door. Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church at 7 p.m.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, will host a pro-life event Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. immediately following Stations of the Cross. A presentation will be given by Michael Phelps of Good Counsel Homes, which provides housing to pregnant women and their children. A showing of the film “Unplanned” will follow. Due to sensitive topics and images, the film is rated R by the MPAA. Viewers under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian or must provide a signed permission slip to attend. For more information, contact [email protected].
Holy Family Parish, Hazlet, will host a Lenten Mission, “A Biblical Walk Through The Mass” every Friday from Feb. 23 to March 22 in the church, 727 Highway 36, at 6:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be prayed after the presentations.
The Ladies of St. Joseph, Millstone, will host a women’s retreat Feb. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. in St. Joseph Parish Hall, 91 Stillhouse Rd. Presenter will be Sister of St. Joseph Marcy Springer, director of Francis House of Prayer, Allentown. Theme is “Without Change, There Would Be No Butterflies.” Admission is free and lunch will be served. Deadline to register is Feb. 16. Contact JoAnn at [email protected].
Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus, will host a Lenten retreat Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Pope John Paul Community Room of St. Ann Parish, 1253 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville. Presenter will be Msgr. Thomas J. Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life and director of seminarians. Theme is “A Blessed Journey Through the Desert: Experiencing God’s Transforming Grace During Lent. To register in advance contact Grand Knight Joe Amodio at [email protected]. In-person registration on the day of the event begins at 8:30. There is no fee but free-will donations will be accepted.
Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, will hold a Sensory Friendly Mass Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the church, 180 Ridge Rd. Families who have members with autism or other sensory needs are invited to attend the Mass that has been adapted to accommodate special needs. Refreshments and crafts will follow the Mass. To make a reservation, email [email protected]
The Gospel Choir from Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, will host a Black History celebration Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Church, 215 Adeline St., Trenton.
The event, themed, “The Lost Rhythm: Unveiling the History of Drums and Slavery,” will feature a literary compilation by Angela Dodson Days, Negro spiritual songs and songs from Africa an African cultural performance by Dennies Chico Greenflower of Trenton.
St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, will host a Lenten Mission Feb. 26-Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in the church. An abridged version will be offered after the 9 a.m. Mass. Presenter will be Capuchin Father Simeon Gallagher. The theme is “The Freedom to Believe: Becoming an Adult Catholic. Each day covers a different theme – “Stories of Escape from Self” (Lk 7:36-50); “Escape from False Values and Religious Adolescence (Lk 14:28-33); “Quest Stories: Humanity as Grace” (Jn 3:1-10), and “Love Stories: The Freedom Only Christ Can Give” (Jn 4:4-42).
Father Gallagher holds advanced degrees in religious education, ascetical theology and 19th century British Literature. His literature degree has earned him a reputation as a scholar in the works of John Henry Cardinal Newman. His work has taken him to El Salvador, where he was instrumental in founding Emmaus in Great Britain, has presented ecumenical lectures at Jean XXIII Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, and for the past several years he has worked closely with the U.S. Armed Forces at various military bases around the world.
St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will host a new eight-session Scripture study on the Gospel of St. John Feb. 28-April 24. Sessions will meet on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish center, 603 Seventh Ave. (Participants should enter through Eighth Ave. parking lot.) There will be no class March 27. Coffee will be available at 9:30. Registration/book cost is $25. Participants may attend in-person or online. Contact is Mercy Sister Donna D’Alia, 732-681-0512, ext. 419 or [email protected].
St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish Spirituality Committee, Spring Lake, will host a four-part Lenten lecture series. The schedule is as follows, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., “How to Read the Bible in the 21st Century,” Mercy Sister Judith Schubert; March 6, 6 p.m., “Journey to the Cave of Your Heart,” Mercy Sister Carole MacKenthun; March 13, 6 p.m., “The Destructive Power of Negative Thinking,” Divine Word Father Martin Padovani, and March 20, 6 p.m., “The Kingdom is Here,” Father Damian McElroy. Sessions will be held in St. Catharine Church 215 Essex Ave. All lectures will be livestreamed at SCSMSL.org.
The Friends of Francis and Clare will host a retreat March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Maris Stella Retreat House, 7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars. Presenter is Franciscan Father Kevin Cronin. Morning talk will be “The Lost Art of Listening – A Key to Gospel Living” and the afternoon talk will be “The Joy of the Gospel.” Fee is $25 and participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, call 201-647-3535 or [email protected]. Make checks payable to June Finn and mail to 223 N. 10th St., Surf City, N.J. 08008.
St. Justin the Martyr Parish, Toms River, will hold a St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s celebration March 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets, at $30 for adults; $15 for children ages 13-17, and children 12 and under are admitted free, are available after all weekend Masses during February and in the parish office Monday-Thursday. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul conference.
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will host a Eucharistic parish mission, “With Burning Desire,” March 4-6 each evening at 7 p.m. in the church, 103 4th St. Preacher is Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Herald J. Brock. Topics are “I Am With You,” “The Lamb Who Was Slain” and “Food For The Journey.” Along with the presentations, the mission will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayer experiences. For information, call 856-829-0900 or shcriverton.org.
St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, will host a Lenten Mission March 5-7 at 7 p.m. in the church, 165 Bethany Rd. Preacher will be Holy Ghost Father Dave Dwyer, host of “The Busted Halo Show” on SiriusXM radio. Father Dwyer will address “Who is Jesus?” “Where is Jesus” and “Why Jesus.”
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, will present St. John the Apostle’s Gospel Bible Study March 5 to April 30. Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the meeting room, 300 Lacey Rd. The DVD series will be presented by biblical scholar Timothy Gray and a group of college students involved in FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Participants should bring a Bible and notebook. Seating is limited. To register, call 609-693-5107.
St Leo the Great Religious Store Ministry and Ignite Youth Group, Lincroft, will host a Lenten book club March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Using Matthew Kelly’s “The Rocking Chair Prophet,” the club will breakdown the concepts of suffering and renewal. For online registration, visit stleothegreat.com/book-club.
Holy Family Parish, Hazlet, is hosting a monthly Catholic book club in Memorial Hall, 727 Highway 36, at 7 p.m. The dates the club will meet are: March 5, “The Gospel According to Mark,” a commentary by Marie Noonan Sabin; April 9, “Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith,” by Scott Hahn; May 7, “A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century,” by Paul Kengor. This session will cover Part 1 (chapters 1-19).
June 4, “A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Regan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20h Century,” by Paul Kengor. This session will cover Part 2 (chapters 20-38).
For more information, contact the rectory office at 732-264-1484.
All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to
[email protected].