PARISHES
Loved ones remembered with Christmas tree display in Medford
Tears welled in Jacquelyn Pensabene’s eyes as she and her two young daughters, Sophia and Ava, stood outside St. Mary of the Lakes Church, Medford, on a recent cold late afternoon.
Faithful, families find inspiration during Christmas Masses with Bishop
After 38 years as a priest and preacher in many different pulpits, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., told faithful in Trenton’s St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral on Christmas Eve that “it can be a bit of a challenge” to proclaim the glad tidings of the birth of Christ in …
Bishop joins St. Ann Parish for Simbang Gabi celebration
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., participated in the observance of Simbang Gabi when he joined with members of the Filipino community Dec. 23 in St. Ann Church, Lawrenceville, for the celebration of Mass.
Young choir director expresses passion for music, leading children
The Children’s Christmas Choir of St. Michael Parish, West End, has been working diligently for several weeks under the direction of parishioner Abby Miller, perfecting their Christmas repertoire for the parish’s 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Mass.
Vandalism at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Toms River, became the target of vandalism overnight Dec. 17-18 as a person or persons unknown threw a brick through a stained glass window at the back of the chapel.
Medford Knights raise more than $8K for N. J. Mission of Honor
Medford Knights recently helped provide honorable interment of orphaned and abandoned remains of U.S. veterans.
Toms River cemetery to honor vets with Wreaths Across America Dec. 14
St. Joseph Cemetery and Mausoleum, Toms River, will join more than 1,600 cemeteries nationwide Dec. 14 in showing gratitude for military veterans’ service.
Priests seek to build understanding on Mystery of Eucharist
“We may never fully understand the Eucharist. It is the mystery of our faith. But it is one that always keeps us coming back,” stressed Father Christopher Dayton, parochial vicar in St. Rose Parish, Belmar.
Toms River schools celebrate first week of Advent, pastor’s anniversary in prayer
For Father Scott Shaffer, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, the afternoon of Dec. 3 turned into a pleasant surprise.
Parish, community revitalizing Civil War-era Lincroft cemetery
It was Memorial Day weekend in 2014 when Joseph Manzi, director of administration and finance for St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft, gazed out his office window and saw a well-dressed couple, clutching small American flags, standing at the edge of the woods bordering the parish’s ballfields.
Helping others to keep warm, have brighter holidays is focus of Keyport Knights' outreach
With winter weather quickly approaching and an unwavering spirit for wanting to do something to assist persons who are less fortunate, members of the St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, Keyport, spearheaded a project in which they collected and distributed some 1,061 winter comforters.
Hightstown parish helps to brighten Thanksgiving holiday for others
Shirley Legge genuinely enjoyed the festive environment that surrounded her.
Father Stephenson, St. Peter by the Sea orchestra to perform holiday concerts in Diocese
The renowned 42-piece Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea – and its conductor – Father Alphonse Stephenson, will be presenting two concerts across the Diocese this December to put an extra spring in your step.
SVDP furniture ministry in need of charitable help
With funds running dangerously low, the Vincent’s Legacy furniture ministry has launched a handbag fundraising initiative.
Youth in Diocese prepare for powerful experience at NCYC
Members of Medford’s St. Mary of the Lakes youth ministry boarded an early flight Nov. 21 for the National Catholic Youth Conference.
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