PARISHES

Brick parish sponsoring talk on 'Amoris Laetitia'

The adult faith formation office in Visitation Parish, Brick, will host a presentation by Dan Duddy on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia,” (“The Joy of Love”), June 11 at 5 p.m. in the parish hall.

Janice Willett to address CWOZ retreat June 11

Catholic Women of Zion Chapter 1 will hold a retreat June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon in Holy Family Church, 1139 County Line Rd., Lakewood. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. in the church.

Coming Together: International Night celebrates cultures of parish, outreach to others

The Holy Spirit was alive and the Feast of Pentecost was commemorated in a special way as more than 200 parishioners and guests from all different cultures gathered for the International Night celebration held May 21 in St. Mary of the Pines parish center, Manahawkin.  

New pastor installed in St. Clement Parish, Matawan

The importance of family was the theme during the Mass of Installation in St. Clement Church May 22. Father Thomas A. Vala, who had served as the parish administrator since the previous July, stood before his siblings, cousins, friends and parish family during the 11 a.m. Mass where Msgr. Thomas …

Blessed Mother crowned, honored during May

The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in newly-renovated Holy Cross Church, Rumson, was crowned by Holy Cross School students May 16, continuing an annual tradition that has been occurring in Holy Cross Parish for more than 60 years.

Faith and culture celebrated in Flores de Mayo gathering

Though it was a cloudy Saturday afternoon May 21, spirits remained high among the people who gathered in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, for the Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan, a traditional celebration that’s observed by the Filipino community and focuses on the Blessed Mother Mary and the Holy Cross of Jesus.

St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council plans charity golf tournament

St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520, Medford, is hosting its ninth annual charity golf tournament June 13 at Medford Village Country Club, 28 Golfview Dr., Medford.

Presentation on St. Pio scheduled in Barnegat parish

St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will host a presentation on St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina June 11 immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass in the church at 747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat.

End of an Era After 137 years, Sisters of Mercy bid farewell to beloved parish

St. Paul Parish, Princeton, hosted more than 20 Sisters of Mercy for its celebratory 11:30 Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell on May 22, honoring the sisters for their 137-year ministry in the church and St. Paul’s School.

Medford St. Vincent de Paul Society reaps rewards of school collection

Thanks to a successful collaboration between a Medford public school and the St. Mary of the Lakes conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, thousands of area residents will go to bed less hungry.

'Do This in Memory of Me' --Solemnity honors living presence of Christ

Parishes of the Diocese of Trenton joined their spiritual brethren around the world by observing the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) May 29 with processions and celebrations.  

'Be A Buddy'-- Buddy bench encourages kindness on the playground in Toms River school

Most children probably think the best part of the school day is recess. They get to go outside, run around and have fun playing games with their friends. But for students who are shy, feel left out or are new to the school community, they can dread recess – especially …

Bread From Heaven Cafe serves up food and fellowship in Jackson's Knights hall

On May 20, Helen Ludowig’s dream of a haven where people could gather weekly to break bread and share fellowship came true in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bartley Road in Jackson.

Sue Dowiak remembered for sharing Light of Christ

Susan McManus-Dowiak is being lovingly remembered by colleagues, friends and faithful from her parish community and throughout the Diocese of Trenton as one who “used her God-given talents to serve the Church.”

Father John C. Garrett installed as pastor of Resurrection Parish, Delran

The newly installed pastor of Resurrection Parish is happy to have accomplished one top priority since he arrived to the Delran parish one year ago.


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