PARISHES
Brick senior community left in lurch after homes destroyed by flood
On the morning of Aug. 13, more than 100 residents of the Greenbriar I adult community in Brick found themselves being evacuated as nearly 8 inches of rain led to flash flooding. As the residents returned in the days that followed, their furniture, clothes and lifelong possessions that were once …
Allentown parish to hold sacred music workshop
Fresh from hosting a sacred music camp for youngsters, St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, will now be holding a sacred music workshop, “Exploring the Music and Teachings of the Catholic Church,” for those of all ages.
Holmdel parish hosts evangelization series
St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, will host a seven-week program beginning Oct. 2, “Discovering Christ,” which invites people to explore the meaning of life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Purple flags fly in Monmouth County for lives lost to opioid abuse
Family, friends and faithful affected by the opioid abuse epidemic came together the week of Aug. 27 in Monmouth County to plant flags in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Special needs families find value in Middletown Knights of Columbus support group
The day dawned sunny with a light breeze, perfect weather for the age-old battle between man and fish. Young anglers, gripping their rods and reels tightly, strode or wheeled eagerly down the wooden pier in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, with Knights of Columbus and family members following closely behind, …
Diocese, parishes offer many resources for special needs religious instruction
The Diocese of Trenton and its parishes are answering the call to catechize special needs children. Here is a sampling of the programs in operation.
Marlton parish couple with special needs daughter pens book on importance of catechesis, prayer
“Every interaction, whether it be at the hair salon, waiting in the doctor’s office or at the grocery store, is an opportunity for prayer,” said Mercedes Rizzo, who with her husband, David, are parents to four children, one of them with special needs.
Villa Victoria Academy ceases Lower School, focuses on middle, high school
Another academic year is underway at Villa Victoria Academy, which last year changed its focus to educating solely girls from grades six through high school. The Ewing private school had originally included a Lower School for students from kindergarten through the eighth grade.
Mater Dei students lead by example at U.N. summit
Representing not only their school’s interest in effective global communication, but also the Catholic Church teaching on being peacemakers, students of Mater Dei Prep, Middletown, gave a presentation at the Aug. 22 United Nations DPI / NGO 67th Global Summit, “We the Peoples: Global Summit for Global Solutions.”
'A Bond Between Women'-- Annual Catholic Women of Zion rally calls for praise, healing
It was a prayer-filled day of personal testimony to faith and healing at the annual Catholic Women of Zion rally as more than 200 women gathered to praise God and honor the ministry’s 29-year history.
Leadership summit enriches Donovan Catholic teacher
In the time-honored tradition of sharing summer memories and highlights on the first day of school, at least one Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River, teacher likely gave some of her students a run for their money.
Parish to present DVD series
The “Fire of Faith” Spirituality Committee of St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, will present an eight-part DVD series by Father Jeff Kirby entitled “Kingdom of Happiness” beginning Oct. 3 in the Francis Duffy Hall of St. Margaret Church, 300 Ludlow Ave., Spring Lake.
West End parish to hold Mass in Tagalog
A Mass in the Tagalog language will be celebrated Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. in St. Michael Church, 800 Ocean Ave., West End.
Pennington retreat planned
The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley, which is composed of St. James Parish, Pennington; St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell, and St. George Parish, Titusville, will host a retreat, “Encountering Jesus in a Joyful, Vibrant Life of Faith,” Oct. 7, 8 and 9 in St. James Church, Pennington.
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