PARISHES

Caring for aging loved ones workshop

St. Catharine Parish Nursing Ministry, Holmdel, will sponsor a free program on Caring for Aging Loved Ones Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the church in room 16/17 at 108 Middletown Road.

Catholic Women of Zion gathering

Catholic Women of Zion Chapter II will hold a mini-day retreat for women Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Pius X Parish Hall, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River.

Presentation on 'The Heartbreak of Friends and Family Leaving the Church'

St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, continues its Tuesday Night Live seminar series on “The New Evangelization.”  On Jan. 14, Deacon Chuck Moscarello will present a session on “The Heartbreak of Friends and Family Leaving The Church” How, When and What To Say and Do.

Take the plunge for Catholic education

The temperatures outside might be frightfully cold, but the forecast for Jan. 12 will be warmed by the thousands of people who will demonstrate their love and support for Catholic education during the eighth Polar Plunge for Catholic Education to be held on Pier Village in Long Branch.

Move over NORAD!

It’s true that tracking Santa’s Christmas Eve journey around the world involves a multitude of math skills, but as it turns out, NORAD’s gambit isn’t the only game in town.

Seminar on domestic violence in the family planned

St. Joan of Arc’s Life Justice Ministry, Marlton, will host a seminar on domestic violence in the family Feb. 18 in Pedata Hall, 100 Willow Bend Road, at 7:30 p.m.

Seminar slated to assist those who work with families

“Families face myriad challenges at home and in the work place. We, as ministers, need to have an awareness of these various challenges, whether it be a family member with a disability, single  parenting or someone who is dealing with a loss, including a broken marriage,” explained Linda Richardson, diocesan …

Six Dates program for Catholic married couples

Recognizing the need for married couples to have some quality time together and strengthen their married life, the Northern Burlington Regional Adult Faith Formation Ministry will sponsor “Six Dates for Catholic Couples.”

Group offers Rosary for recovering addicts and their loved ones

The City of Angels NJ, Inc., a Hamilton-based organization which provides resources and spiritual guidance for recovering addicts and their families, is offering “Rosary Miracles” each Tuesday night at 6 p.m. and seeking the intercession of Our Lady in helping society’s hurting and vulnerable.

Brick parishioner feted for Thanksgiving outreach

A Brick parishioner reluctant to call attention to her own good deeds was recognized nonetheless at a Mass held June 12 in Epiphany Parish, Brick. Sue Hermida, lead coordinator for the parish’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner and outreach, was honored for her 15 years of service distributing over 13,000 holiday meals …

Giving Trees for people and pets!

For many parishes, an important part of the Advent season is to sponsor Giving Trees where parishioners have the opportunity to fulfill Christmas wishes by gathering gifts for people in need.

Los Posados was educational moment for youth

As a new and exciting approach to teach children about the meaning of Christmas and to acknowledge the growing Latino population in the Tabernacle area, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, held a Los Posadas Dec. 17, 18 and 19.

Gifts and kings highlight Epiphany celebrations

The Solemnity of the Epiphany was observed around the diocese with celebrations that included parishioners dressing as kings, gifts being distributed and delicious foods being enjoyed. 

Honoring Dr. King through a day of service

Parishes, Catholic organizations and members of the faithful across the diocese will once again join in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on his birthday, Jan. 20, through a day of service.

Father Crispin Fuino, O.F.M., Conv., served in Riverside and Point Pleasant Beach parishes

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 406 Forman Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, for Conventual Franciscan Father Crispin Fuino who died Jan. 14 in Claremont Center, Point Pleasant, at age 94.


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