PARISHES
Local Masses scheduled to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary
Parish churches around the Diocese will host Masses the week of Jan. 20 as part of the Respect Life community’s commemoration of the tragic Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion on Jan. 22, 1973.
Cathedral teens learn meaningful lessons through annual play
As a way to communicate life lessons to youth, Diane Cardona has turned to playwriting and the stage for assistance.
Bayshore parishes to host pro-life events
Monmouth County faith communities and their local Knights of Columbus councils will be uniting in one common goal this January: to spread the news that all life is precious.
Belmar parish marks Epiphany by recognizing gifts of its faithful
Looking to the Magi and their presentation of gifts to the newborn Christ Child more than 2,000 years ago, the theme of gift-giving resonated among the faithful of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, as they observed Epiphany 2020 in a special way.
Masses, gift giving, words of thanks highlight Epiphany observances
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on Jan. 5 commemorated the manifestation of God to all nations and the journey of the Magi to pay homage to the Infant Jesus.
Annual benefit 'Gala by the Sea' planned for Feb. 8 in Belmar
Helping the less fortunate of the area will be the focus of the annual “Gala by the Sea” scheduled for Feb. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Taylor Pavilion on Ocean Ave., Belmar.
White Mass planned to recognize health care professionals
The parishes of Cohort 6 are coming together to host a White Mass to pray for those who work in the health care field.
Eighth-graders help decorate West End rectory
Eighth-grade religious education students recently spread some Christmas cheer in St. Michael Parish.
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.
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