In Local News as of Sept. 15, 2025

September 15, 2025 at 6:41 p.m.

The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:

Burlington County

Holy Eucharist Parish Food Pantry, Tabernacle, operates by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Persons in need of financial assistance or food and live in Chatsworth, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle or Vincentown, should call 609-268-0005 and leave their name, number and brief message on the type of assistance needed. All assistance and information provided remains confidential.

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will offer a Bible Study on “Introduction & Interpretation of the Old Testament” Sept. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Hoffman Hall. Discussions will focus on the historical and cultural perspectives as well as theological interpretations and will draw on the New Testament and teachings of the Catholic Church. Registration information will soon be announced.

Holy Eucharist Small Group Ministry, Tabernacle, has planned a Bible Study, “Introduction & Interpretation of the Old Testament” will be held on Mondays Sept. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Hoffman Hall. Register at the high top table in the atrium.

Holy Eucharist Prayer Shawl Ministry, Tabernacle, will meet Sept. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Pope John XXIII Room. The group creates shawls, lapghans, pocket prayer shawls, hats and scarves. To learn more email [email protected] or [email protected].

John Tatham Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, will hold a Golf Classic Tournament Oct. 6 at Links Golf Course, Marlton. Registration is from 8-8:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9. Fee is $125 per golfer and includes golf with cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and nonalcoholic beverages on the course. The tournament is a 4-person scramble with prizes for top low net teams, closest to the pin, longest drive and putting contest. Proceeds will benefit the seminarians preparing for priesthood for the Diocese of Trenton. For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, call 609-556-4595 or email [email protected]. Payments and registration forms may also be sent to SK George Tower, Faithful Captain, 40 Revere Ave., Moorestown, N.J. 08057. Make checks payable to John Tatham Assembly.

Mary, Mother of the Church Food Pantry Bordentown, is currently open at the St. Mary, Bordentown, site only. The Holy Assumption site in Roebling is closed for repairs. Donations may be dropped off at the Bordentown site: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. Needed items include instant mashed potatoes, Ramen products, tea bags and canned dog food.

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, offers a bereavement ministry to accompany persons grieving the loss of a loved one. The ministry’s next seven-week session begins Sept. 17 and will meet on Wednesdays in St. Mary School. Day and evening sessions are planned. Topics include: “The Search for Acceptance: Beginning the Journey,” Sept. 17; “Bumps Along the Way, The Emotional Journey,” Sept. 24; “Is This the Right Road: Adjusting the Journey,” Oct. 1; “The Search for Meaning: The Spiritual Journey,” Oct. 8; “The Search for Connectedness: The Continuing Journey,” Oct. 15; “The Search for Reconciliation: Does the Journey End?” Oct. 22. Fellowship will be held on the last session on Oct. 29. Prior registration is required. The facilitators use “Grieving the Death of a Loved One” resource. For more information, call 609-298-0261 or email [email protected].

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Moorestown, will hold a Monthly Mass for Vocations on the Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Upcoming dates are July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

Our Lady of Good Counsel School PTA, Moorestown, will hold its Fifth Annual Golf Scramble Sept. 26 at the Golden Pheasant Golf Club, Lumberton. Registration and lunch will be held from 11:15-12:30-p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Reception and dinner will be held from 5-8 p.m. For information, call 856-246-7269 or email [email protected].

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council, Knights of Columbus, Maple Shade, will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 30 from 2-7p.m. in the Maple Shade Fire House. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code in the parish bulletin or email [email protected]. The council will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in Nolan Hall. Tickets are $15 per person; $5 for children ages 8-12 and children 7 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Maple Shade, will hold a Harvest Festival, Fun For The Family, Oct. 4 from 1-7 p.m. Activities include games, pumpkin picking and decorating, scarecrow contest, blessing of animals, pet adoptions, teaching Mass, food bank donations, live music and plant and produce swap. Food will be available.

Sacred Heart Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference Food Pantry, Mount Holly, operates Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the conference serves resident of Springfield and Mansfield Townships Mount Holly, Hainesport, Lumberton, Eastampton and Westampton. Persons in need of food or financial aid should call 609-267-9600 and leave name and phone number. Intake is handled via phone only.

Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will hold a Comedy Show featuring Glen Tickle, Sept. 26 in the school. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner and show starting at 6. Ticket sales will be at 1700 Wynwood Drive, Cinnaminson, and at the parish office. For information, call 609-694-7785 or 856-829-0090.

Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will offer a study on “Fearless and Free, which is based on the Book of Ephesians. The session begins Oc. 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will be held in the Family Center. To purchase book, visit: https://walkingwithpurpose.com/bible-study/adult-women.

Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 7 from 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, crafts, food, jewelry, home décor, pictures with Santa will be featured. To register as a vendor, visit www.shcriverton.org/bazaar2025. Table rentals are $30 each, one fee for both days. For more information, call 856-829-0090, ext. 118.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, has an Adoration Chapel that is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To schedule an hour in the chapel, call 856-829-3322, ext. 120.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, collects frozen casseroles to be given to the poor of the area. Donations are made on the second Thursday of each month and given to Catholic Charities Emergency Services. Casseroles may be dropped off in the barn at any time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. For questions, call 856-904-8632.

St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Marlton, will hold a 22-week Women’s Bible Study Series beginning Sept. 11. Sessions will meet on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and again in the evenings at 7 p.m. The series, “Keeping in Balance,” is designed to build a deeper relationship with Jesus. Cost of the book is $50 and cash or check payment may be made. Make checks payable to Church of St. Isaac Jogues. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected] or stop by the welcome desk in the gathering space after any weekend Mass.

St. John Neumann Lay Scripture Discussion Group, Mount Laurel, meets Thursdays at 2 p.m. in the parish hall For questions, email [email protected] or call 856-296-3882.

 St. John Neumann Parish, Mount Laurel, will hold a Healing Mass and Anointing with Devotions to St. Padre Pio Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the church. The day begins at 3 p.m. with Eucharistic Adoration until 6:15 p.m. at which time Benediction will be held. Confessions will be held from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be administered after the homily. A blessing with a relic of St. Padre Pio will take place at the end of Mass.

St. John Neumann Mother’s Ministry, Mount Laurel, meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room 2 in the parish hall. The gatherings offer times of reflection, joy and community. The group is open to mothers with children five years of age or younger. For more information, call 856-571-2945 or [email protected] or 201-878-7083 or [email protected].

St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the Fifth Annual Vehicle Show Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the church grounds. Rain date is Sept. 20. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 12:01 p.m. Judged show for all vehicles and first and runner-up awards in 12 classes will be presented. Vehicle registration is $20 day of show only. Proceeds will benefit 1st way of Burlington County, which helps disadvantaged mothers and their babies. For information, call 609-634-8750.

St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington, holds Bible Studies on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. in the parish house, next to St. Paul Church. Father Jerome Guld, pastor, leads the sessions. No prior Bible study experience needed.

St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, will offer “Meeting Christ in Prayer,” an eight-week guided prayer experience for small groups. It is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each meeting teaches and reinforces specific prayer practices such as Lectio Divina, imaginative prayer, meditation, the Examen. Thirty minutes of daily prayer is required by each participant. Thursday evening sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room in the parish office: Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13. Friday morning sessions will be held Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 9:30 a.m. in the Emmaus Center. Sister of St. Joseph Judy Cianfrogna is the leader. Cost for materials is 415. To register, email [email protected] or call 609-654-8208, ext. 113.

Mercer County 

Hopewell Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the 16th annual Tony Muscente Memorial Golf Outing Sept. 25 at the Heron Golf Course, Ringoes. Set to begin at 11 a.m., the event includes BBQ lunch, shotgun start at 1:30 and dinner with prizes. Fee is $170 per golfer. Registration deadline is Sept. 11. To sign up, use the QR code in the parish bulletin or visit www.heronglen.com/KOFCHOPEWELL.

Lumen Christi Cohort, composed of the parishes of St. Gregory the Great, Hamilton Square; St. Raphael-Holy Angels, Hamilton, and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, will hold a 2025 Jubilee Cohot Mission Oct. 6-8, each evening from 7-8 p.m. in St. Anthony Church, Hamilton. Presenter is Dominican Father Bill Garrott whose topic is “Trifecta of Divine Mercy.” Nightly topics are: Oct. 6, “The Father Blesses;” Oct. 7, “The Son Heals,” and Oct. 8, “The Spirit Strengthens.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 6:30. The Sacrament of Confession will be available each evening after Father Garrott’s talk. St. Anthony Church is Mercer County's Jubilee Pilgrimage Church and attendance at this event qualifies as a Jubilee Pilgrimage, with eligibility for a plenary indulgence. For more information, see https://www.ols-sa.org/jubilee-cohort-mission . Father Garrott entered the Order of Preachers in 1988 and was ordained for the Dominicans in 1994. He is a member of the Province of St. Joseph whose headquarters is based in New York City. He has served as a parochial vicar, campus minister and director of vocations, and has preached more than 250 parish missions throughout the United States and Canada using his musical abilities. He is currently assigned to St. Dominic Priory in Washington, DC. His website is www.dominicanpreachers.org.

Lumen Christi Cohort, composed of the parishes of St. Gregory the Great, Hamilton Square; St. Raphael-Holy Angels, Hamilton, and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, will hold a White Mass for healthcare professionals Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Church, Hamilton. The Mass is for those who work in any healing profession – physicians, nurses, compassionate care ministers, chaplains, mental health workers, therapists, technicians, health aides, support staff, residents and medical students as well as families, friends and supporters.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Adult Faith Formation, West Trenton, will offer a 20-week study on the Acts of the Apostles starting Sept. 28. Sessions will be held Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in the church hall. The video series will feature Scripture scholar Jeff Cavins. Sessions will include small group discussions. Fee is $40 and includes book and online access. To register, email [email protected] by Sept. 12. 

Hopewell Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the 16th Annual Tony Muscente Memorial Golf Outing Sept. 25 at the Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes. Registration will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue lunch at 12:30 and the shotgun start at 1:30. Dinner and prizes will be from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Fee is $170 per golfer and registration deadline is Sept. 11. To signup, visit www.heronglen.com/KOCHOPEWELL.

Princeton Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold its third annual Golf Outing in honor of longtime Knight Joe Bendas Oct. 17 at Cranbury Golf Club. Shotgun start is 9 a.m. Fee is $175 per golfer and includes breakfast and lunch or $60 just for lunch. Half of the proceeds will benefit the council’s “Coats for Kids” program to purchase new winter coats for children in need of the community. For more information, scan the QR code in the parish bulletin or email [email protected].

St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold a St. Padre Pio Solemn Novena Sept. 15-23. Novena Masses will be celebrated at 8 a.m. on weekdays and Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m.; on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the 9 a.m. Mass. On Sept. 23, the Feast of St Padre Pio, Mass will be at 8 a.m. followed by a breakfast reception. Novena candles are available for purchase in the Gallery of Light. Cost is $10 for large candles and $5 for small candles.

St. Anthony Church, Hamilton, part of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, holds Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration on the First Thursdays of the Month at 7 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. St. Anthony Church serves as Mercer County’s Jubilee Pilgrimage Church.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, will hold a presentation on “An Introduction to St. Paul” Sept. 23 and 30; Oct. 14 and 21. Morning sessions will be offered from 9:45-11:15 a.m. and evening sessions will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Sessions will be held in the Community Room and will explore the life and teaching of St. Paul as well as reflect on key themes in his letters and how they provide insight for parishes. Presenter is Martin Arsenault.

St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, will hold a four-week bereavement series for individuals who have experienced loss between three and 18 months ago. The group is limited to eight individuals. Registration is open for the following 2025 sessions: Monday evenings Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. and Monday mornings Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. To register, email [email protected] or call 609-469-4559.

St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, will hold a Craft Fair Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Baked goods, a food truck, unique gifts and handmade items will be featured. Admission is $5 per person; no admission for children under age 10.

St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, will host a Study Series on “The Bible and the Virgin Mary” from Sept. 11-Dec. 4. Morning sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the E-Center and evening sessions will be held at 7 p.m. in Ferrante Hall. The first evening session will be held in the church basement. Fee is $30 and includes participant book. To register, email STGREGORYTHEGREATCHURCH.ORG/BVM. Registration deadline is Sept. 4.

St. Paul Parish, Princeton, collects non-perishable food items to benefit those in need. Bins to place items are on the parish campus and items are accepted at all weekend Masses.

St. Paul Parish, Princeton, will begin its 2025-2026 St. Paul Presents Series Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Spiritual Center. Speaker will be Sister Emanuela Edwards, whose topic will be “The Missionaries of the Word.” Sister Emanuela is a member of the Missionaries of Divine Revelation, which is based in Rome. She is a world authority on how sacred art can inform catechesis and evangelization. She leads the renowned Art and Faith program in Romes major Christian basilicas and has appeared on numerous Catholic media platforms.

St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish Bereavement Support, Hamilton, meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Spiritual Center. The meetings provide an environment that allows individuals the freedom to share stories and faith experiences. Support groups provide safety, community, spiritual consolation, understanding and opportunities for growth beyond the pain and sorrow of grief. For more information, call 609-890-1011.

Monmouth County

Annunciation Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold its Annual Golf Outing Sept. 22 at Atlantis golf Club. Tee-off time is 1:30 p.m. Cost is $130 per person and includes greens fees, small bucket of range balls, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner will be Cuisine on the Green. Proceeds will benefit Ken’s Kitchen, the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul conference, Piece of the Puzzle and St. Mary Academy. Registration forms are available in the rectory office or at the welcoming center.

Christ the King Parish Food Pantry, Long Branch, will be open Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the parish hall.

Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, is holding a Clothing Give-Away Sept. 21 in the parish hall from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will serve as the location for a presentation, “Understanding Loss & Grief” Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Henderson Theater. The session will help anyone experiencing loss learn about grief’s misconceptions, the uniqueness of everyone’s grief journey and insights about the six needs of mourning. Presenter is Dr. Alan Wolfelt, director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition. He also is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine.

Columbian Club of Freehold, the Freehold Council, Knights of Columbus, home, will host "The Game Show Experience" Sept. 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Fee is $30 and pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Multiple games will be featured and prizes will be awarded. Attendees should bring their own snacks. Pizza will be available for purchase. To register, email [email protected] or call 908-839-2160. The Columbian Home will host a breakfast Sept. 28 from 8-11:30 a.m. Fee is $12 per adult and $8 per child under age 10.

Columbian Club of Freehold, will make Christmas Memorial Trees available to honor a family member or loved one. Trees must be pre-ordered by Nov. 19 and will be on display next to the old church of St. Rose of Lima Parish. Fee is $150 and checks should be made payable to Columbian Club of Freehold and sent to 70 East Main St., Freehold, N.J. 07728. Note Christmas Memorial Tree on front of envelope. The trees will be light during a ceremony on Dec. 6 following the 4 p.m. Mass for questions, call 908-313-1312.

Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host an in-person only series on “Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit” will be held on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. The series will be based on themes cited in Father Thomas Keating’s book “Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit.” Presenter is Jerry Washko. Fee is $75. A series on, “St. Teresa of Avila: The Way of Perfection,” will be held Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dc. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6 from 9:30 to 11: 30 a.m. Participants will read “The Way of Perfection” from Volume Two of “The Collected Works of ST. Teresa of Avila.” Presenter is Sister Marcy Springer. Donation is $200. A “Reading of Teilhard’s The Mass on the World” is a retreat series scheduled Sept. Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. Participants will meditate on the Eucharist and Paschal Mystery. Presenter is Sister Kathy Duffy. Fee is $100. A nine-session online offering, “Praying Our Experiences: Where is God In My Life?” will be held Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 16 and May 13 from 7-8 p.m. Donation is $175. A Friday morning retreat series will be held Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 10 and May 8 from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Participants will read “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Fee is $250. An “Invitation to Love: Centering Prayer” will be held on Tuesdays Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 6, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The series is open to those wanting to learn Centering Prayer. Each evening includes two 20-minute Centering Prayer periods, Scripture, a short Thomas Keating video and discussion of his classic “Invitation to Love.” Donation is $200. “Encounter with Silence: Karl Rahner” will be offered on Mondays Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 from 7-8:15 p.m. Ten brief experiences will be explored. Donation is $175. “Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius” will be offered as an online program on Tuesdays Sept. 16-May 19 from 3-4:30 p.m. In this full version of the Spiritual Exercises, corresponding to a 30-day retreat, participants commit to one hour of daily prayer and weekly meetings. “The Ignatian Adventure” by Kevin O’Brien, SJ, will be used for prayer and “Spiritual Freedom” by John English, SJ, for reading between sessions. Fee is $450. A nine-part series, “Prayer & Action for Earth” will be held on the following Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m.: Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 and May 12. Participants will use “Come Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth” by Elizabeth Johnson. Fee is $175. A personal retreat day, “Discernment Makes All The Difference In Your World” will be held Sept. 19 form 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The retreat includes the full teaching of Ignatian discernment. Presenter is Sister Marcy Springer. Fee for in-person participants is $35 and includes lunch and materials or $30 for online participants. An in-person only presentation, “The Letter: A Message for Our Earth” will be presented Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The day begins with prayer outdoors and viewing the film “The Letter” which is based on Laudato Si. Presenter is Jill Snyder. Fee is $30 and includes lunch. A six-session offering on “St. Edith Stein – A Spiritual Portrait” will be offered on Wednesdays Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 14 and Feb. 18 from 7-8:15 p.m. Fee is $100 which includes purchase of the book. An online offering “The Impact of God” will be offered on the following Thursdays: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26, April 23 and May 21 from 7-8 p.m. Fee is $175. A nine-part online session, “St. Elizabeth of the Trinity” will be offered on the following Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18; Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26, April 23 and May 21. Participants will read four of Elizabeth’s major works using “St. Elizabeth of the Trinity: The Complete Works, Vol. 1, Revised Edition, translated by Aletheia Kane, OCD. Fee is $175. A nine-part series, “The Divine Dance” with Father Richard Rohr will be held Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26, April 23 and May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will use Father Rohr’s book “The Divine Dance.” Participants will spend time in contemplative prayer at each session. Fee is $200. To register, visit [email protected]; call 609-877-0509 or visit FHOP.org.

Freehold Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold its fifth annual Blessing of the Autos and Car Show Oct. 4 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the campus of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. Food, music, games, and trophies will be included. Fee for car shows is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. Rain date is Oct. 11. To register, call/text 917-509-7704 or email [email protected]. Proceeds will benefit charities supported by the council. The council will host a Soccer Challenge Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. on the athletic field of St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold. The event is open to boys and girls ages 9-14 as of Sept. 1. To register, email [email protected].

Holy Family Parish, Hazlet, will show “The Chosen – Last Supper” Sept. 22-Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. and also Sept. 23-Nov. 11 a 9:30 a.m. For reservations, call/text 732-673-1893.

Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, offers an Online Rosary Group that meets Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. online or over the phone. The Rosary is also prayed in-person Monday through Saturday in the church at 8:25 a.m. Mass follows at 9. For information, email [email protected].

Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, is hosting two Scripture offerings. The 24-week Great Adventure Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation will begin Sept. 10. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Building 2. Cost is $39.95 and includes hard copy of workbook, Bible Timeline chart and bookmark or $6.95 for online video, workbook, Bible Timeline chart and bookmark. Video presenter is Jeff Cavins, noted Scripture scholar. For more information, email [email protected]. An eight-part Bible Study on “Mary, A Biblical Wal with the Blessed Mother” will begin Sept. 10. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in Building 2. Cost is $27.95 and includes hard copy of workbook and/or $5.95 for online access to video and digital workbook. The video series will be conducted by Dr. Edward Sri, noted Scripture scholar. Email [email protected] for more information.

Ladies of St. Joseph, Millstone Township, will host a Tea Social Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. in the parish hall. Guest speaker is Michele LaRue who will present “The Revolt of Mother,” a story from America’s Gilded Age and Progressive Era. All participants are invited to bring a friend as well as a favorite tea cup/saucer. Several teas, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries will be available. Cost is $25 per person. Send checks made payable to Ladies of St. Joseph and mail to Jo Ann Kronenthal, 1 Cuomo Court, Millstone Township, 08535. To register, a sign-up sheet is on the table in the gathering space or email [email protected]. Reservations close Sept. 14.

Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry, a non-profit organization that serves Monmouth and Ocean County mothers, is collecting the following items throughout the year in Duffy Hall of St. Margaret Church, Spring Lake. Donations are given to Madonna House, Inc., Neptune. Needed items include diapers (size newborn, 12, 18, 24 months; sizes 3, 4, 5); baby clothing (new or gently used and clean) sizes 3 -24 months (spring and fall weather); baby onesies (undershirts) sizes 3-9 months; wipes, baby wash, baby shampoo.

Mercy Center, Asbury Park, is in need of donations of diapers size 4 and larger; baby wipes; coffee/tea; mayonnaise; mustard; ketchup, and salad dressing. Donations of clothing are no longer being collected.

Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, will offer “Mary: A Biblical Walk With the Blessed Mother” from Oct. 1-Dec. 10. Sessions meet on Wednesday mornings from 9-10 a.m. in the parish library. For more information, call 732-610-4378.

Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, supports troops serving in the armed forces through its "Eagles Up!" program. Donations may be placed in the boxes in the church. Monetary donations for shipping are collected. Make checks payable to EAGLES UP/NATIVITY CHURCH.

Our Lady of Fatima Bereavement Ministry, Keyport, holds bereavement sessions for persons grieving the loss of a loved one on Monday at 7 p.m. in the parish center bereavement room. To attend, contact the office at 732-264-0322.

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Shrine, Middletown, will hold a Holy Hour for Life on the second Monday of each month: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 from 7-8 p.m. The evening will include exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Recitation of the Rosary for Life, and praying the Stations of the Cross for victims of abortion.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, Atlantic Highlands, invites all knitters and crocheters to volunteer their time to make hats, blankets and scarves for donation. Yarn is supplied. Participants can knit/crochet from home or join the group which meets on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 732-921-4450.

Prince of Peace Council, Knights of Columbus, will host a gathering  featuring the sounds of DJ Jimmy Goods playing music from 19509-2025 Oct. 4 starting at 7 p.m. in Petri Hall of St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Cost is $45 per person and includes coffee and desserts. To reserve a seat or table call 646-499-1449 or 732-598-9782. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus #5903. Proceeds will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation.

San Alfonso Retreat House, West Kend, will hold Women’s Weekend retreats Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12. Men’s Weekend retreat will be held Oct. 17-19 (Knights of Columbus.) Fee is $315. To register, visit sanalfonsoretreats.org or call 732-222-2731, ext. 139 or email [email protected].

Selective Seconds, the Furniture Ministry of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sales of the high-quality, new and gently used furniture and home décor benefit the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society which assists people in need. The stores is in need of more volunteers to help with furniture pick-up and deliveries on Mondays from 8 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are also needed to work in the store. For more information, visit www.selectivesecondsfurniture.com.

St. Anselm “Knit Pray Crochet” Ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The ministry is working on preemie hats for the NICU of Monmouth Medical Center, Baptism blankets for St. Anselm Parish, and hats, scarves and mittens for the Asbury Park Warming Cetner. All supplies are provided and ministry members can teach. For more information, call 732-740-4242 or email [email protected].

St. Catharine-St. Margaret Bereavement Ministry, Spring Lake, offers a six-session guided bereavement program, “Grieving with Hope: A Table That Can Help You Heal from Loss.” The ministry has announced its fall daytime and evening program schedule. Afternoon sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. and evening sessions are from 6:30-8p.m. All sessions will be held in Francis Duffy Hall of St. Margaret Church. Dates and topics are as follows: Sept. 3, “The Search for Acceptance: Beginning the Journey;” Sept. 10, “Bumps Along the Way: The Emotional Journey;” Sept. 24, “Is This the Right Road? Adjusting to the Journey;” Oct. 1, “The Search for Meaning: The Spiritual Journey;” Oct. 8, “The Search for Connectedness: The Continuing Journey;” Oct. 15, “The Search for Reconciliation: Does the Journey End?” To register, text 609-647-5431 or email [email protected].

St. Catharine-St. Margaret St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Spring Lake, is participating in a Friends of the Poor Walk Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in Spring Lake. The two-mile walk starts in Divine Park. Online registration closes Sept. 25. In-person registration will be available at 9 a.m. the day of the walk. Cost is $25. The walk will benefit those facing financial hardship in Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt and Wall. To register, email [email protected]; for sponsorship opportunities email [email protected] or call 908-309-2150.

St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, will host Season 3 of “The Chosen.” Episodes and discussions will be held Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in Duffy Hall of St. Margaret Church. For questions, email [email protected].

St. Catherine of Siena Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a Blood Drive Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex and the main office. Registration may also take place at www.nybc.org/drive and use the sponsor code 67211.

St. Clement Senior Citizens Club, Matawan, meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Reception Center. Members do not need to be a parishioner in order to join. For more information, call 732-566-0962.

St. Crispin Society on the campus of the Oratory Church of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Red Bank, announced the schedule of its food pantry and clothing shop. The St. Crispin House Food Pantry is open Monday-Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Volunteers are needed Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Thursday, 10-11 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. The St. Crispin House Salve Regina Clothing Shop is open Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Food and clothing donations are accepted during pantry hours; in the basket located in the church gathering area or by scheduling an appointment, 732-747-0813, ext. 109.

St. Denis Bereavement Support Group, Manasquan, meets on Thursdays. Morning sessions are from 10 to 11 a.m. in the parish office conference room. For questions or to attend, call 732-223-0287 or email [email protected].

St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, will offer “Walking With Purpose” starting Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Tuesday evening sessions will be held from 7:30-9 p.m., while Wednesday afternoon sessions will be held from 12:15-2 p.m. Virtual options are available. For information and to register, visit wwpnjshore.com.

St. Denis Grandparents Guild, Manasquan, invites new members to join monthly -meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. in the parish center. The meetings include discussions on the best practices of grandparenting, sharing thoughts and experiences and praying for grandchildren. For more information, call 732-223-0287.

St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, has a new Crocheting and Knitting Ministry. Members will be crocheting or knitting baptismal blankets for persons receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. All skill levels are encouraged to join; lessons and yarn will be provided. For more information, call 732-223-0287.

St. Denis Parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference Food Pantry, Manasquan, is accepting donations of the following items: deodorant, mayonnaise (plastic jars), canned chicken, boxed rice, dish soap and laundry detergent. The pantry is located in Msgr. O’Connor Hall. The pantry operates on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Items may also be left in the shopping cart in the gathering space of the church or in the plastic box at the beach chapel. Cash and check donations are welcome and can be left in the envelopes with the donated food. Indicate “Food Pantry” in the memo line of the checks. Make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Denis Conference. For questions or special food needs, call 732-223-1383.

St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, prays a Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church hall. Prayers are offered for the Executive (president), Judicial (Supreme Court) and Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) branches. Prayers are also offered for active U.S. Military as well as veterans and emergency personnel.

St. John the Baptist Council, Knights of Columbus, Allentown, will host the 20th Annual Monsignor Toomey Charity Golf Outing in memory of Fred Kniesler Sept. 22 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Windsor. Registration and breakfast will be held from 9-11 a.m. with a shot gun start at 11. Dinner and awards will follow the tournament at 4 p.m. Foursomes fee is $175 per golfer and includes fees, carts and food. Payment deadline is Sept. 1.

St. Joseph Adult Faith Enrichment, Millstone Township, will host a seven-session study on “When You Pray.” Evening sessions will begin Sept. 25 and will be held on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Morning sessions begin Sept. 26 and will be held on Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. Format for the sessions include reading, discussion questions and reviewing a video. There is a $15 cost for materials.

St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft, holds Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Friday in the chapel from 8 to 8:50 a.m. with Mass being celebrated at 9 a.m.

St. Mark Parish Bereavement Ministry, Sea Girt, meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the parish. For more information, call 718-637-1162.

St. Mark Social Concerns Committee, Sea Girt, is collecting travel-size toiletry items (soap, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, etc.) to be delivered to persons in need in the Asbury Park area. Containers are located at the church entrances. The committee is resuming the Frozen Meals Program to benefit the Center in Asbury Park, a volunteer-based New Jersey not-for-profit organization providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers since 1992. Prospective donors can pick up food trays and lids found next to the kitchen refrigerator in Father Child’s Hall in the parish basement; fill the trays with generous portions of food; label the tray lids with the contents and date of preparation, and return the meals to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The meals will be delivered to The Center by parish volunteers. For questions, call 732-449-5656.

St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, will offer the Walking With Purpose Women’s Bible Study. Sessions begin Sept. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Madonna Hall. For more information, call 732-409-1330 or 732-397-0341.

St. Mary Parish, Middletown, will offer a Bereavement Support Group for persons who have lost a loved one. The first meeting will be held Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Old Adoration Chapel (located directly to the left of the main church when entering the building. For more information, call 732-213-9050 or email [email protected].

St. Mary Parish, Middletown, is in need of committed adorers to tend to the Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Shrine, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For questions, call 732-671-0071, ext. 1233 or [email protected].

St. Mary Women's Discipleship, Middletown, will meet Sept. 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. under the parish tent. The session will focus on the Sunday Scripture Readings. For more information, call 732-671-0071.

St. Michael Parish, West End, will offer a Fall Bible Study on 2 Samuel Sept. 25-Oct. 23. Morning sessions will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. and evening sessions are from 7-8:30 p.m. Sessions will be held in the Lowe Church. Participants should bring a Bible. For information, call 732-222-3164.

St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, will hold a Parish Mission, “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” Sept. 20-24. The mission will be introduced during weekend Masses Sept. 20-21. The schedule continues with: Sept. 22, 9 a.m. Mass and 7 p.m. talk; Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Mass and 7 p.m. Reconciliation service and talk; Sept. 24, 9 am. Mass and 7 p.m. Mass. Retreat leader is Redemptorist Father Kevin MacDonald, who is currently assigned to San Alfonso Retreat House, West End. He hails from Woburn, Mass.  He entered the Redemptorist Missionary Order after attending Boston College and playing seven years of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates and overseas in Holland and Australia. He was ordained in 1991 and worked as a parish priest in Dominica, New York, Boston, St. Lucia and the Virgin Islands.

St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will hold a 10-part Bible Study on, “What We Believe” from Sept. 24-Dec. 3. Sessions will meet Wednesdays from 9:45-11:30 a.m. either online or in person in the parish center. No session Nov. 26. For more information about in-person registration call 732-681-0512, ext. 419/[email protected] or online registration call 732-245-9678/[email protected]. Book may be purchased through Ascensionpress.com.

St. Rose Parish Thomas Merton Discussion Group, Belmar, meets online on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The group’s summer reading is “The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton” by Sophronia Scott who mines the extensive private journals of Merton. The group will begin discussion of the book and return to monthly Zoom meetings Sept. 2 from 7-8 p.m. To join the group email [email protected].

St. Rose Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Belmar, will hold “The Friends of the Poor Walk” Sept. 26. Check-in takes place at the parish starting at 5:30 p.m. with the walk at 6 p.m. The walk will travel one mile around Silver Lake. A gathering will follow at Beach Haus Brewery. To register and donate to the walk, see the QR code found in the parish bulletin.

St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will hold an eight-week Scripture study, “Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled,” starting Sept. 8. Sessions will meet on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:45 p.m. in the parish center-Pasko Room. The study will use resources by Scripture scholars Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow that will highlight the biblical roots of Mary, the Rosary and the Mass. For more information, call 732-280-5658 or email [email protected].

St. Rose Parish Thomas Merton Discussion Group will begin discussion of the book, “The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton by Sophfronia Scott. Monthly Zoom sessions will begin Sept. 2 from 7-8 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, will hold its second annual Health & Wellness Fair Sept. 25 from 1-4 p.m. in Ascension Center, Bradley Beach. All events are free and open to the public.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, will present “Zack Alexander and Swingin’ The Standards” Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in O’Hara Hall of Ascension Church.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, will hold a Women’s Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke – The Story of Salvation Fulfilled. An information session will be held Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in O’Hara Hall of Ascension Church. Actual sessions begin Sept. 23. Participants will need to purchase a workbook for $27.95 or the online video with an online workbook for $6.95 at ascensionpress.com. For questions, email [email protected] or call 732-539-9915.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Avon Municipal Building. Admission is free but donations can be made at the door. Desserts are welcome. Sign-up sheets are at the entrances of both churches.

St. Veronica Parish, Howell, will hold an eight-week Bible Study on the Book of Acts from Sept. 3-Oct. 22. Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The series explains the dominant role the Holy Spirit plays in the spread of Christianity and addresses the rapid and dramatic changes in the years following the Ascension of Jesus and the political and religious challenges his disciples endured. Deadline to register is Aug. 26. To register, email [email protected] and include name and phone number or call 732-363-4200.

St. William the Abbot Parish, Howell, accepts donations of used eye glasses to benefit the Joe Mazzarella Eye Glass Donation Program. Donations may be placed in the receptacle located in the parish hall. All eye glasses are donated to the Eyes for Needy Program.

The Oratory Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Red Bank, will hold a bi-monthly Marriage Program on the second Friday of the month for the program and the fourth Saturday of the month for a social event. The program begins with the first meeting Oct. 10 from 6-9 p.m. in St. Crispin House on Oratory Way. The program dates are Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 and May 8. Each meeting includes a shared potluck meal. Participants should bring entrée and dessert to share and beverages. For reservations, email [email protected].

Vincent’s Legacy, the furniture outreach of the St. Vincent de Paul conference works with local St. Vincent de Paul conferences to serve neighbors in need of furniture and household items. Donations of furniture and household items that are in good condition to redistribute are accepted. The outreach offers many opportunities for people to serve, whether it’s with donating furniture, volunteering or offering financial support to help cover warehouse and truck expenses. Visit https://vincentslegacy.wixsite.com/furniture or on Facebook at https://www.facebookcom/FurnitureMinistry.com. For more information, email [email protected] or call 609-557-7837. To make a financial contribution, send check payable to Vincent’s Legacy Furniture Outreach Conference, P.O. Box 526, Manasquan, N.J. 08736 or use the DONATE button on the Facebook page.

The following parishes in Monmouth and Ocean Counties hold Eucharistic Adoration on the following days and times: Monday: St. Rose, Belmar, 7-8 p.m.; Tuesday, St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, 12:10 p.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, St. Catharine, Spring Lake, following the 9 a.m. Mass until 11:45 a.m.; Ascension Church, Bradley Beach, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Epiphany, Brick, 3-6 p.m.; Thursday, Holy Innocents, Neptune, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday: Holy Innocents, Neptune, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Mark, Sea Girt, after 7:30 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 10:45 a.m.; St. Denis, Manasquan, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Thomas More, Manalapan, 9 a.m.-noon.

Ocean County

Annunciation Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold its annual Golf Outing Sept. 22 at Atlantis Golf Club. Tee-off time is 1:30 p.m. Cost is $130 per person and includes green fees, small bucket of range balls, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner will be held at Cuisine on the Green. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s Ken’s Kitchen, the St. Vincent de Paul conference, Piece of the Puzzle and St. Mary Academy. Registration forms are available at the rectory office or the welcoming center.

Epiphany Parish Helping Hands, Brick, operates a food pantry on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of the following are needed: meat/chicken/pork/hamburgers, pancake mix and syrup, /sweet cereal, assorted dried beans, pasta sauce, pasta (spaghetti)/whole wheat pasta (spaghetti), brown rice, cheese, coffee, frozen vegetables, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, cooking oil, tea, dairy free/nut free/gluten free foods, school supplies.

Epiphany Parish Brick, will host an eight-week evening Bible study on the Book of Romans (part of the Great Adventure Catholic Bible Series) from Sept. 8-Nov. 17. Sessions will meet on Mondays from 7:15-9 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. Registration forms are available in the parish office or by contacting [email protected]. Fee is $30 for the workbook.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will hold its 17th Annual Gift Auction Oct. 18 in the VFW, 373 Adamstown Rd., Brick. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The event is open to adults age 18 and older. Eight people per table. Participants should bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Pre-sale ticket bags are available in the parish office until Sept. 19.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will hold a Healing Mass followed by healing prayers Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Epiphany Parish, Brick, will hold a Retreat for Catholics in Recovery Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. With “Led By The Spirit” as the theme, the retreat is for Catholics in recovery who are seeking an encounter with Christ. The day will include conferences, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Guest speaker is Gez Ford, a candidate in the diocesan diaconate formation program and coordinator of Faith Formation in St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction. Retreat presenters include Father Michael Santangelo, pastor of Epiphany Parish; Kim Lorentzen, parish catechetical leader, and Filippini Sister Brunilda Ramos, director of St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House, Mantoloking. Fee is $45 which includes light breakfast, lunch and donation to St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat House. Registration forms may be found at www.churchofepiphany.org under the Parish Events tab. Checks may be mailed to Epiphany Church 615 Thiele Rd., Brick, NJ 08724. For information, call 732-458-0220 or email [email protected].

Ken’s Kitchen is a free social lunch program sponsored by St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, which welcomes people of all faiths from Barnegat and surrounding communities. Ken’s Kitchen operates each Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish center for coffee, followed by informative speakers and entertainment. Soup and lunch will be served from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meals are available for take-out after 11:30. Free bread and baked goods are distributed as well. Parish nurses are available twice per month for blood pressure screenings. For more information, call 609-618-9381.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Lakewood, announced that the new schedule for food pantry hours is Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food pantry is in need of help to load and shelve items at the pantry on Mondays at 10 and Fridays at noon. To volunteer, text 732-275-7199. Persons who wish to join the conference in assisting people in need should visit during food pantry hours or call the hotline at 732-534-9375.

Rev. Gebhard Braungart Council, Knights of Columbus collect used eyeglasses. Containers are provided in the vestibules of both St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Lavallette, and Sacred Heart, Bay Head, Churches.

Sacred Heart Parish Bereavement Group, Bay Head, will host a 20-part Bible Study on Acts of the Apostles beginning Sept. 21. Sessions will meet Sundays from 3-5 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:15-11:15 a.m. in the parish center. Cost is $35 and includes workbook and on-line access. The study will feature a video series presented by renowned Scripture scholar Jeff Cavins. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-903-7551.

St. Aloysius Parish Christian Book Study, Jackson, meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the parish meeting room. The group selects books with the goal to learn more about the Catholic faith, focusing on topics such as the Trinity, the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the history of salvation before and after the Birth of Jesus, the inspired Word of God written in the Bible, the works of Jesus that led to Christianity. The next book of study will be “The Acts of the Apostles.” Based on the Bible, the book tells the story of the Christian community after the Ascension of Jesus. It’s about Peter and Paul leading from Judaism to Christianity through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. For questions, call 862-432-9358.

St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, will begin a Weekly Bible Study Sept. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the parish office. The study will focus on the Acts of the Apostles. Participants should bring their own Bible. Father Rjoy Ballacillo, parochial vicar, will facilitate the study. Reservations are not required.

St. Barnabas Parish Food Pantry, Bayville, needs donations of the following items: cereal, crackers, baked beans, canned meat, pancake syrup, desserts, coffee/tea, bars of soap, toiletries, toilet tissue. Persons in need of food assistance should call 732-269-2208, ext. 107.

St. Barnabas Parish Food Pantry, Bayville, holds a “Pop the Trunk Drive Thru Free Food Distribution” drive every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Bereavement Support Group, Whiting, offers a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere for the sharing of experiences in having lost a loved one to death. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Room. Parishioners and non-parishioners are welcome to attend with no registration required.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bible Study, Whiting, meets the second and fourth Monday of the month in the parish hall at 7 p.m. The group is led by Msgr. Rusconi. There is no fee and registration is not required. For information, call 732-773-2308.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Yarn Wizards, Whiting, gathers each Tuesday from 9 to 11:20 a.m. to knit and crochet items for charity. The group gathers in the St. Mark’s Room. For more information, call 732-350-5001.

St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry, Long Beach Island, is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Items needed include: canned goods: fruit, corn, black beans, kidney beans, corn as well as cereal, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, pasta-spaghetti, coffee and tea. Needed hygiene products: laundry detergent, toilet tissue, toothpaste, shampoo, men’s and women’s deodorant. Non-perishable food donations for the pantry can be dropped off in the designated bins at the Community Center entrance. Online monetary donations may be made through the website: www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/donate.

St. Francis Community Center, Long Beach Island, will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under age 12. Tickets are available in the parish center; by scanning the QR code in the parish bulletin or by visiting stfrancisparishlbi.org/spaghetti-dinner. The 18 Mile Run & 12k Run/Walk is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. The race starts between Roosevelt and Pershing Avenue in Holgate and stretches to the Barnegat Lighthouse Park. Multiple water stations, course supervision and a well-marked route will be included. The walk begins at the same location and ends at St. Francis Community Center. To register, visit www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/18milerun.

St. John Parish Bereavement Support Group, Lakehurst, is available for those grieving a recent loss. For registration and details, call 732-657-6613. For information on joining the bereavement team, call 732-657-6613 or 732-657-6347.

St. John Parish COR-Sorority for Women, Lakehurst, meets every Friday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Topics on faith are presented and snacks are served. A Holy Hour with the Sacrament of Reconciliation begins at 3 p.m.

St. John Parish Respect Life Committee, Lakehurst, is hosting 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 St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Lakehurst, is accepting donations of the following items: coffee/tea, Chef Boyardee products (SpaghettiOs, raviolis), white tuna or white chicken, jarred pasta sauce. Items can be placed in the blue bin in the church hall. Frozen or refrigerated items may be brought to the pantry on Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House, South Mantoloking, will hold a program, “Step Through The Door” will take place Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will focus on navigating paths of healing and connection while on a recovery journey. Fee is $75 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Presenter is Maryallyn Black. “Do You See Jesus Daily! Is He Right In Front of You?” is a retreat scheduled for Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day includes continental breakfast, lunch and Mass. Presenters are Ellen Murphy and Kathryn Rivera. Cost is $75. A presentation on “Five Short Ways to Pray” will be offered Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will acquaint participants with ways to pray regardless of time constraints and daily responsibilities. Fee is $75 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Presenter is Janice Santanello. A program, “Footprints – ‘I am Carrying You’,” offered for persons affected by cancer, those currently undergoing treatment, survivors and caregivers, will be held Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Mass will be celebrated. Presenter is Filippini Sister Diana Yodris. Cost is $425. “Come to the Quiet – A Silent Retreat” will be held Dec. 5 starting at 5 p.m. to Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. Time for reflection, Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be included. Presenter is Sister Brunilda Ramos. Fee is $425. For more information, call 732-892-8494.

St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, Toms River, will hold a Fish Fry Sept. 20 from 2-7 p.m. at the council home, 113 Tennyson Ave. Cod fish, corn on the cob, salads, clams, soda and water will be served. The live band, “Where’s Judy?” will be featured. Tickets are $30. To purchase, call 732-604-3962 or 848-992-6043.

St. Joseph Parish Carpenter Shop, Toms River, is open after all Sunday Masses from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:45 to 8 p.m. The shop is closed Mondays and is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday after the Vigil Mass from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. For information, call 732-349-0018, ext. 2248.

St. Joseph Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, Toms River, will hold its sixth Annual Golf Outing Sept. 15 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. For more information, call 732-300-1358 or scan the QR code in the parish bulletin for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

St. Joseph Parish Totus Tuus, Toms River, will offer “Rooted in the Word: Growing Closer to God Through Scripture” for women Sept. 11 and Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center. During these evenings, the women of Totus Tuus will share simple, practical tools to help participants deepen their understanding of daily Scripture including how to keep a journal. Totus Tuus offers a welcome space where women can: grow in their relationship with Christ; explore the richness of the Catholic faith; enjoy fellowship with other women; pray together in a supportive community. Participants should bring a Bible.

St. Justin the Martyr Shawl Ministry, Toms River, seeks new members to assist with knitting or crocheting lap blankets. For more information, call 732-270-9258.

St. Luke Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Toms River, distributes food to those in need Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food recipients must bring current identification and proof of residence. The food pantry is need of the following items: soups, meal in a can (ravioli, etc.), canned and dry beans, coffee, tea, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, soap and toothpaste. Donations may be placed in the wooden box in the narthex or by the parish office. Persons in need of financial assistance should call 732-244-3916.

St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin, is planning for its annual clothing drive in November. The school is currently collecting clean, used or new men’s women’s and children’s clothing, footwear, outerwear, sleepwear, swimwear, hosiery, undergarments, belts ties, scarves, hats, gloves, handbags, wallets, jewelry, towels, linens, blankets, comforters, bicycles, stuffed animals. Items will be distributed to local thrift shops and areas in need. New, ticketed items should be bagged separately. Do not include books, glass items or kitchen accessories. Items may be dropped off on the following dates: Nov. 7, St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 8, St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and St. Mary Parish Msgr. Reinbold Hall, Barnegat, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 9, St. Mry of the Pines Parish Center, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and St. Mary Parish Msgr. Reinbold Hall, Barnegat, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For questions, call 609-488-5432.

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, offers weekly Scripture gatherings every Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room (rectory office). The group is open to people ages 18-39. For more information, call 609-698-8619. The parish hosts Bagels & Bibles For Men on the first Saturday of the month following the 8 a.m. Mass in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. The group provides an opportunity for men to have fellowship with others who want to grow in their Catholic faith.

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold its annual Art Show and Sale Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parish center in Manahawkin. More than 30 artists are participating and will feature oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, pencil drawings, photography, painting on silk and cards. Lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the local charities supported by the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and Family Promise, which houses the homeless. For questions, call 609-660-8062.

St. Mary Parish Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry, Barnegat, will offer a six-week series from Oct. 1-Nov. 5. Sessions will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Sessions are limited to 15 adults who have suffered a loss prior to April 2025. The Seasons of Hope journal for the sessions are available at the rectory for $.695. To register, call 609-698-5531.

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will host a Seasons of Hope Bereavement Series from Oct. 1-Nov. 5. Sessions will meet for six consecutive Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Sessions are limited to 15 persons who have lost a loved one prior to April 2025. The journal used for the sessions will be available for purchase at the rectory. Cost is $6.95. To register, call 609-698-5531.

St. Mary Parish Respect Life Committee, Barnegat, needs volunteers. that The group meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. For more information, email [email protected].

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Toms River, will serve as the site for a Line Dancing Fundraiser to benefit Catholic Relief Services Sept. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the banquet hall. Dance lessons will be available and participants are asked to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Fee is $10 is made in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations, email [email protected] or call 732-269-1640.

St. Monica Parish Social Concerns Ministry, Jackson, provides nonperishable food items to local families in need. The ministry is in need of the following items: assorted canned beans, canned vegetables, tuna, soups, tomato sauce, pasta, boxed potatoes, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, coffee, tea, sugar, flour.

St. Monica Parish, Jackson offers a grief support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or friend. A program introduction will be held Sept. 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the main church. The nine weekly sessions begin Sept. 25 at 12:15 p.m. in the little church. To register and for more information, call 848-992-1652 or email [email protected].

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Holy Name Society, Lavallette, will hold a St. Pio Festival Dinner Sept. 20 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the parish center. Music, Italian food, coffee and dessert will be included. for information, visit stpioparish.com/upcoming-events/ For tickets, call 732-995-0044, 347-668-6046 or 908-672-6710.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, Lavallette, will hold a six-week Advent Bible Study starting Oct. 6. Sessions will take place on Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. Cost is $20. To register, email [email protected].

St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, will hold an eight-week Journey Through Grief Bereavement Support Group starting Sept. 10. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Participation is free and is limited to adults who have suffered their loss prior to June 2025. Team members are experienced, certified bereavement facilitators who emotionally and spiritually support those who are grieving. Registration forms, brochures and information sheets are available at the rectory office. Mail completed forms directly to Paula Little, 24 Cedar St., Barnegat, N.J. 08005 by Sept. 3. For more information, call 609-693-5107.

St. Theresa Parish Food Pantry, Little Egg Harbor, operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Needed items include: canned soups and pastas as well as Hamburger Helper, ravioli, rice side dishes, cake mixes and frosting, small jars of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, jelly, pancake syrup and mix, apple juice, pasta and toilet tissue. For more information, call 609-296-1345.

Visitation Parish St. Vincent De Paul Society, Brick, hosts the “Blessings of Love Sandwich Project.” Every Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall, junior Vincentians and Mini-Vinnies gather with family, friends and neighbors to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless. Persons wishing to donate items can ship to the Society at 730 Lynnwood Ave., Brick, N.J. 08723.

Visitation Parish, Brick, will offer Bereavement Sessions from Sept. 9-Dec. 9 from 10:30 a.m.-noon in Room C of the rectory. For more information, call 732-477-7059, ext. 101 or email [email protected].

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