PARISHES

Super Plunge X set for Super Bowl Sunday

St. Francis Community Center and the Southern Regional High School Swim Teams will hold their 10th annual Super Plunge fundraiser Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at 48th Street Beach section of Long Beach Township.  Participants are invited to brave the icy, cold Atlantic Ocean for a good cause and still …

Nourish Your Creative Spirit workshop planned

St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will hold a free workshop “Nourish Your Creative Spirit” Jan. 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the church in room 16/17 at 108 Middletown Road.

Monsignor Donovan student elected to NJ Association of Student Councils

The New Jersey Association of Student Councils (NJASC) recently selected its 2014 Executive Board.Jenna Panek will represent Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, as secretary on the NJASC executive board for 2014. Panek will serve from January 2014 to January 2015.

Winning Ways

Members of Quiz Bowl teams fielded by St. James School, Red Bank, are all smiles after placing second in the annual Jeopardy-Style tournament sponsored by the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) in Sandy Hook.

2014 Loving Life Logo Contest Winner announced

When Rachel Rogers of Monsignor Donovan High School reflects on why she chose for her logo, she simply said that she thought "it shows the connection of a mother and child, and that life is valuable."

'Protecting Your Assets' workshop rescheduled

The Northern Burlington Deanery Regional Adult Faith Formation Ministry has rescheduled its presentation on “Protecting Your Assets for You and Your Family” to Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Holy Cross High School, 5035 Route 130 South, Delran.

Mass of Remembrance for typhoon assistance

A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated for the intentions of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, Jan. 31 in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.

St. Mary Parish altar server helps area children sleep tight

A young altar server from St. Mary Parish, Deal, is appealing to her fellow parishioners for help in making bedtime for special children a little more pleasant.

Reaching out to Catholics struggling with faith

There are simple approaches one can take when encountering others who are either struggling with their Catholic faith or those who might be considering returning to the Church after having been away.

Catholic women's group marks quarter century of faith-filled service

The Catholic Women of Zion, a ministry which aims to nurture women’s spiritual, mental and emotional needs by reinforcing the traditional teachings of the Church, is celebrating its 25th anniversary Feb. 8 during a half-day retreat to be held in St. William the Abbot Parish, Howell.

For contest winner, new logo is all about the bonds of love

When Rachel Rogers considered entering the 2014 Loving Life Logo Contest, she reflected on the theme and asked herself a question: What does “loving life” really mean?

OLMC after-school program earns acclaim

The after-school program in Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park, has been judged one of the 15 best STEM projects in the nation and is primed to receive further public honors this coming March.

Oldest Catholic School in Ocean County marks milestone

To hear Conventual Franciscan Father Robert Benko tell it at the noon Mass heralding the start of Catholic Schools Week in St. Peter School Jan. 26, “kick-off day,” in the Point Pleasant Beach school is always a marvelous blend of solemnity and celebration.

Catholic Women of Zion gathering

Catholic Women of Zion Chapter II will hold a mini-day retreat for women March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Pius X Parish Hall, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River. Women are invited to attend the 8 a.m. parish Mass.

'One in Faith' presentation

St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will host a presentation on “One in Faith, the Joy of the Gospel for the Life of the World” Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church, 1253 Lawrenceville Rd.


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