PARISHES
St. John Vianney High School plans golf outing
St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel will hold its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at the Battleground Country Club located at One Covenhoven Rd., Manalapan.
Joy and Humor in Spiritual Life - Jesuit Father James Martin to speak in Hamilton Parish
Jesuit Father James Martin, noted speaker, editor and author, will share his special gift for framing all things Catholic with insight, warmth and humor in a free program Sept. 20...
In Prayer and Remembrance
On Sept. 11, St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, recalled all victims of the terror attacks with Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Memorial Wall in the lobby of the parish Faith Formation Center was also a focus of reflection. Dedicated a year …
Starting on a High Note
Catholic schools win national recognition, major grant fundingThe 2012 school year got off to an exciting start with news that two diocesan elementary schools were being nationally recognized for academic excellence and a third had won a major federal grant to implement an innovative after-school program.
First Day Back
It’s September and new experiences abound in the Diocese of Trenton’s 44 Catholic elementary and secondary schools: new teachers; new friends; new schedules; shoes; school supplies and sometimes even a new school... View photo galleries.
St. Alphonsus Parish lets its light shine - for 135 years
Judging from the standing- room only church building, the crowded simulcast in the church basement and the feeling of excitement that emanated from the parishioners in the pews, one would never have guessed that a threatening late summer thunderstorm was brewing outside of St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell on Saturday, Sept. …
New catechetical leaders are poised to serve
For children and families across the diocese, September marks the return, not only to school, but to formal religious education, as well. Parish programs of various shapes and sizes providing faith formation, experiences of prayer and worship, and, often, opportunities for service, are shepherded by catechetical leaders who also serve …
St. Vincent de Paul Society gets OceanFirst grant
The St. Vincent de Paul Society has received a much-appreciated lift in its efforts to help people in need. Thanks to the generosity of the Ocean First Foundation of Toms River, 19 parish-based St. Vincent de Paul conferences in Monmouth and Ocean Counties will benefit from a $9,500 donation to …
New school year, new families welcomed
As the summer ended and a new school year began, Catholic schools across the diocese opened their doors and welcomed new students – and their families. Recognizing the importance of having new students and their families feel at home and become part of the school family, a number of schools …
St. Paul School principal nurtures new generation of students
Faithful gardeners spend much time and talent to till soil and coax young seedlings to grow tall and true. During his long and illustrious career, William Robbins, the new principal of St. Paul School, Burlington, has proven his commitment to encourage thousands of student seedlings to reach for the sun, …
The Church recognizes those who answer the call, pass on the faith
On Catechetical Sunday Sept. 16, the vast community of catechists throughout the Trenton Diocese embarked on the great annual journey aimed at bringing the Word of God to the thousands of students of all ages who attend religious education classes here.
'Down the Shore' with San Gennaro
Beloved feast debuts amid prayer, fanfare, food and goodwillOn Sept. 8 and 9, the most recent incarnation of the venerable San Gennaro Feast which traditionally melds prayer with charity and some mighty good Italian eats, sank roots in Belmar where, organizers hope, it will bloom and flourish as an annual …
Maple Shade principal ushers in new classroom model
Brian Albanese, the new principal at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Maple Shade, can surely count the ways he hopes to transform his charges into 21st century leaders...
St. James School hosts 'Read, Rock, and Roll'
St. James School, Red Bank, is hosting a fun filled free program called “Read, Rock, and Roll” for parent/caregiver and child. This preschool program incorporates story time, a music session, and a gym class allowing little ones to experience the excitement of being in a friendly learning ‘school’ environment.
Relationship between parish, medical mission board bears fruit
On Sept. 20, the parish community of Holy Cross, Rumson, celebrated a Mass of Blessing and Sending Forth for eighteen dedicated volunteers who will head to far-flung parts of the world over the next month.
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