In Local News as of Jan. 29, 2024

January 29, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.


The following parishes and schools in the Diocese of Trenton have submitted these events:

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified high school seniors of Polish descent to assist in their pursuit of a college education. For details and an application, visit trenotnpolisharts.org. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 20.

St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, Keyport, will host a Venison Night Fundraiser Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the council home, 54 Route 35, Keyport. Samples of different kinds of venison along with other meats including beef and chicken will be available. Admission is $15. 

Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, will hold a seven-week series on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary beginning Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in Bogdan Hall, 11 South Sunset Rd. The series will feature onsite footage from the Holy Land that will provide reflective insights on the life of Christ.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will celebrate Scout Sunday Feb. 4 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All Scouts and Scouters may wear their uniforms to Mass. Scouts will receive a blessing during Mass. Hospitality will follow in the Cafe. The parish is located at 520 Medford Lakes Rd.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will host a six-week Life in the Spirit Seminar Sessions will meet on Sundays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 3 and 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in both the church and All Purpose Room, 615 Thiele Rd. The seminar is designed as an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. It provides the opportunity for people to find out more about that life and to be helped in taking the first steps in a new or renewed relationship with the Lord.

St. Mary of the Lakes Ministry of Consolation, Medford, will begin its next seven-week bereavement support Feb. 6. Sessions will meet weekly in the parish office conference room, 40 Jackson Rd. Sessions will be conducted in the strictest of confidence. For more information, call the parish office at 609-654-8208, ext. 110.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will hold a blood drive Feb. 6 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoffman Hall, 520 Medford Lakes Rd. For reservations, email redcrossblood.org or call Jim Kukura at 609-268-2795.

St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell, will host a presentation, "Food For the Soul: An Historical and Spiritual Perspective on the Eucharist" Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the church located at 54 E. Prospect St. Presenter is Father Stephen Sansevere, pastor. All are welcome to attend.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will host a Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church, 520 Medford Lakes Rd. Prayer, Scripture, music and meditation will be included. 

Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host a “Growing in Radiance” retreat Feb. 9 starting at 7 p.m. and ending Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Fee is $200 with a $75 non-refundable deposit Commuters are welcome. Call 609-877-0509 or visit FHOP.org for further information.

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will host a Pre-Super Bowl/Mardi Gras/Valentine’s Comedy Night Feb. 9 in the parish center located at 1 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased by contacting the rectory at 609-698-5531. Leave, name, phone number and number of tickets needed. A rectory staff member will return the call when tickets are available.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding with a dinner dance Feb. 10 starting at 6 p.m. in Spring Lake Manor, 415 Highway 71, Spring Lake. Tickets are $75 per person and includes music and dancing, sit-down dinner, unlimited soft drinks and dessert. For information, call the parish at 732-458-0220.

St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, will host a diaper drive Feb. 10-14. Donations of diapers and wipes may be brought to the narthex. The greatest need are sizes 1, 3, 5 and 6. The parish is located at 1 Phalanx Rd.

Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, will serve as the site of the “Grace of Peace Memorial Concert” Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Richard Latman, founder of the Capital Singers of Trenton. will host the concert during which music and songs calling for peace in the world will be presented. Current and former members of the Capital Singers and special guests will perform. There is no admission fee. Sacred  Heart Church is located at 343 South Broad St., Trenton.

Bishop John C. Reiss Council, Knights of Columbus, Marlboro, will collect food items for the Mercy Center Food Bank in Asbury Park, a charitable Catholic organization  operated by the Sisters of Mercy, before and after all Masses during Super Bowl weekend Feb. 10-11. Contributions of canned goods -- soup, stew, tunafish, chicken, vegetables and fruit as well as cereal, dry foods, instant potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, non-perishable milk and canned or boxed juices. Do not contribute items in glass containers. Monetary donations and shopping cards will be accepted. For every $5 donated, the Mercy Center Foodbank can distribute $30 worth of food for needy families.

Visitation Parish’s Grief Share Bereavement Sessions, Brick, will resume Feb. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the church located at 730 Lynnwood Ave. For information, call 732-477-7059, ext. 101 or email [email protected].

All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to 
[email protected].


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The following parishes and schools in the Diocese of Trenton have submitted these events:

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified high school seniors of Polish descent to assist in their pursuit of a college education. For details and an application, visit trenotnpolisharts.org. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 20.

St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, Keyport, will host a Venison Night Fundraiser Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the council home, 54 Route 35, Keyport. Samples of different kinds of venison along with other meats including beef and chicken will be available. Admission is $15. 

Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, will hold a seven-week series on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary beginning Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in Bogdan Hall, 11 South Sunset Rd. The series will feature onsite footage from the Holy Land that will provide reflective insights on the life of Christ.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will celebrate Scout Sunday Feb. 4 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All Scouts and Scouters may wear their uniforms to Mass. Scouts will receive a blessing during Mass. Hospitality will follow in the Cafe. The parish is located at 520 Medford Lakes Rd.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will host a six-week Life in the Spirit Seminar Sessions will meet on Sundays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 3 and 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in both the church and All Purpose Room, 615 Thiele Rd. The seminar is designed as an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. It provides the opportunity for people to find out more about that life and to be helped in taking the first steps in a new or renewed relationship with the Lord.

St. Mary of the Lakes Ministry of Consolation, Medford, will begin its next seven-week bereavement support Feb. 6. Sessions will meet weekly in the parish office conference room, 40 Jackson Rd. Sessions will be conducted in the strictest of confidence. For more information, call the parish office at 609-654-8208, ext. 110.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will hold a blood drive Feb. 6 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoffman Hall, 520 Medford Lakes Rd. For reservations, email redcrossblood.org or call Jim Kukura at 609-268-2795.

St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell, will host a presentation, "Food For the Soul: An Historical and Spiritual Perspective on the Eucharist" Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the church located at 54 E. Prospect St. Presenter is Father Stephen Sansevere, pastor. All are welcome to attend.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will host a Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church, 520 Medford Lakes Rd. Prayer, Scripture, music and meditation will be included. 

Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host a “Growing in Radiance” retreat Feb. 9 starting at 7 p.m. and ending Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Fee is $200 with a $75 non-refundable deposit Commuters are welcome. Call 609-877-0509 or visit FHOP.org for further information.

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will host a Pre-Super Bowl/Mardi Gras/Valentine’s Comedy Night Feb. 9 in the parish center located at 1 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased by contacting the rectory at 609-698-5531. Leave, name, phone number and number of tickets needed. A rectory staff member will return the call when tickets are available.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding with a dinner dance Feb. 10 starting at 6 p.m. in Spring Lake Manor, 415 Highway 71, Spring Lake. Tickets are $75 per person and includes music and dancing, sit-down dinner, unlimited soft drinks and dessert. For information, call the parish at 732-458-0220.

St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, will host a diaper drive Feb. 10-14. Donations of diapers and wipes may be brought to the narthex. The greatest need are sizes 1, 3, 5 and 6. The parish is located at 1 Phalanx Rd.

Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, will serve as the site of the “Grace of Peace Memorial Concert” Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Richard Latman, founder of the Capital Singers of Trenton. will host the concert during which music and songs calling for peace in the world will be presented. Current and former members of the Capital Singers and special guests will perform. There is no admission fee. Sacred  Heart Church is located at 343 South Broad St., Trenton.

Bishop John C. Reiss Council, Knights of Columbus, Marlboro, will collect food items for the Mercy Center Food Bank in Asbury Park, a charitable Catholic organization  operated by the Sisters of Mercy, before and after all Masses during Super Bowl weekend Feb. 10-11. Contributions of canned goods -- soup, stew, tunafish, chicken, vegetables and fruit as well as cereal, dry foods, instant potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, non-perishable milk and canned or boxed juices. Do not contribute items in glass containers. Monetary donations and shopping cards will be accepted. For every $5 donated, the Mercy Center Foodbank can distribute $30 worth of food for needy families.

Visitation Parish’s Grief Share Bereavement Sessions, Brick, will resume Feb. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the church located at 730 Lynnwood Ave. For information, call 732-477-7059, ext. 101 or email [email protected].

All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to 
[email protected].

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