PARISHES

Advent retreat Nov. 14

Visitation Parish, Brick, will host an Advent retreat Nov. 14 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

Veteran's Day Commemorative Mass to be celebrated

Holy Cross Church, Trenton, will celebrate a Veteran’s Day Commemorative Mass Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the church at 201 Adeline Street for all veterans, living and deceased.

Pizza Showdown garners support for Catholic education

Who doesn’t like pizza? That’s what the members of the Holy Angels and St. Raphael Alumni Association decided two years ago when they held their first Pizza Showdown Contest, a fundraiser to benefit the Student Awards Fund.

Scripture study to focus on Infancy Narratives

St. Catharine Parish, Middletown, will host a series on the Gospel Infancy Narratives Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18 from 7:30-9 p.m.

St. Ann School's International Night teaches heritage appreciation

Native dress, savory ethnic foods, traditional dance and a wealth of artifacts and historical factoids offered visitors to St. Ann School an evening to travel the world and marvel at the grace and beauty of all nations.

St. Rose tops competitors in St. Rose Invitational Scholastic Bowl

Young scholars from St. Rose School, Belmar, carried the first place team trophy to its new home one block south after their win in the 12th annual St. Rose High School Invitational Scholastic Bowl.

Howell parish celebrates as Bishop O'Connell consecrates new altar

With solemnity and celebration, hundreds of parishioners of St. Veronica Parish, Howell, welcomed a new, hand carved mahogany altar and ambo Oct. 5 during Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.

Father Crosby's take on the Beatitudes to enliven annual Spirituality Conference

Franciscan Father Michael Crosby's name will be added to the long list of noted Catholic theologians, speakers and authors who have shared their insights and inspiration at the Upper Room's Annual Spirituality Conference Nov. 14.

Catholics Come Home in Jackson parish

Were you raised Catholic but do not come or seldom come to church? Are you a Catholic who now feels separated from the Church? Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church as it is today? would you like to feel at home in the Catholic Church again?

Generous donation provides new items for hospital chapel

Retired Burlington Township math teacher and Edgewater Park resident Phyllis Stern wasn’t sure what to expect when Bernardine Franciscan Sister Rose Colanzi of Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, Willingboro, knocked on her hospital room door in April 2013 and asked about her spiritual needs.

New pastor brings experience, energy to Medford parish

When Father Daniel Swift speaks about how he sees his role as pastor, his fervent prayer is that any parish he leads is “just a little bit of heaven right here on earth” for anyone from an uncertain newcomer to a lifetime parishioner.

White Mass in Toms River celebrates healthcare professionals

For the second year, St. Luke Parish, Toms River, observed the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, patron of healthcare professionals, by serving as the site of the annual White Mass celebrated Oct. 18. In his homily, Father Robert Grodnicki, pastor of St. Luke Parish, reflected on how doctors, nurses and other …

Novena, Masses to celebrate CAMM's 100th year

As part of its 100th year anniversary celebration and its annual November observance of the Miraculous Medal, the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) will hold a Solemn Novena Nov. 16-24 and a Feast Day Mass Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Miraculous Medal Shrine, 500 E. Chelten …

Hamilton school marks 60 years of education

With smiles and fond memories, waves of students, teachers, alumni and supporters joyfully marked the 60th anniversary of their beloved Our Lady of Sorrows School, Hamilton.

Remembering Those Who Serve

Around the Diocese, those who serve in the military were remembered in Masses, prayer services and special gatherings on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.


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