PARISHES
Triple Blessing -- Tri-Community Mass celebrates beauty of cultures joining together in faith
The phrase “united in Christ” that’s boldly printed on either side of the large Crucifix in the sanctuary of St. Michael Church, Trenton, took on added meaning Oct. 18.
Canonization becomes a family affair
The parish family of St. Theresa, Little Egg Harbor, had much to celebrate Oct. 18 as hundreds of parishioners gathered to commemorate the canonization of their patron saint’s parents, Louis and Zelie Martin, and to celebrate their parish’s 65th anniversary.
CWOZ gathering planned Nov. 21
Catholic Women of Zion Chapter II will hold a mini-day retreat for women Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Pius X Parish, Forked River. The day consists of prayer, guest speaker, sharing and lunch. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. in the church.
Joy: The Heart of It All
The most significant manifestation of a heart full of faith is joy. On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Brant Beach, will be hosting a day-long retreat on finding “Joy: the heart of it all.”
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.
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