PARISHES
Community Service Award presented to Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus
During the Knights of Columbus State Convention held in Wildwood in May, the Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus, Lawrenceville, was honored with the 2013 Community Service Award for its assistance in helping Mercer High School, a Hamilton Townshipbased high school for students with special needs.
Browns Mills' Cub Scouts earn their religious awards
Father Edwin Matthias, pastor of St. Ann Parish, Browns Mills, recently had the privilege of presenting emblems to four young, outstanding Cub Scouts who are parishioners.
Shore parishes adjust to life in a post-Sandy Summer
Across the bridge. Since Oct. 29, 2012, when Superstorm Sandy struck, this phrase has become embedded into the lexicon of the Jersey Shore.As summer approached, shore residents expressed hopes that mainlanders would cross those bridges and return to help the area in its continued recovery. But this summer has, for …
Catholic Schools 2013 -- Enhancing programs and enjoying new partnerships in learning
Anew school year brings eagerness and anticipation! The dual mission of Catholic schools, faith development and a rigorous academic program, is strengthened by the commitment of a broad community of learners as plans unfold for the 2013-2014 school year.
Teaching the ABCs: Apps, Blogs and Community: the Catholic school in the digital age
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton have managed to accomplish something that other schools, businesses and individuals struggle with in this age of technological advancements. They have created the ability to balance the incorporation of the seemingly impersonal world of social media and have built a community of learners …
Together Again: Program connects Catholic school alumni with their alma maters
Throughout the past year, Catholic school alumni with fond memories of their own grade school experiences in the Trenton Diocese have been encouraged to connect and engage with their alma maters by way of a fairly new program called the Catholic School Alumni Partnership.
Your Faith This Fall -- Checklist for keeping the faith throughout the school year
As the waning days of summer become a thing of the past, parents and children alike might find themselves overwhelmed with the many things that have to be done before classes begin.
Getting body, mind and soul ready for a new school year
Getting back to school means a return to the routines which children gleefully abandoned in June. While giving up your routine can be relaxing, it can make for a tough transition come fall. To help ready students for the re-entry process, parents should view the preparation for school in terms …
Columbiettes name Humanitarian of the Year at annual luncheon
Sofia Moreno, a member of St. John Parish, Lakehurst, was honored with the Humanitarian of the Year award from the N. J. Supreme Council of the Columbiettes, the organization of Catholic women which undertakes numerous works of charity within the framework of the Knights of Columbus.
Charity dinner to honor Colts Neck parishioner
Dennis M. Kelly, a member of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, and chief executive officer of APG Security, LLC, South Amboy, will be honored during the Diocese of Metuchen’s 29th annual Flame of Charity dinner to be held Oct. 24 in the Hyatt Regency Hotel for significant contributions he made …
Distinguished recognition for Holy Cross High's Francis S. Sgroi
Francis S. Sgroi speaks very modestly about his recent honor by Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in Mathematics Education.
Parish collects 1,550 signatures against legislation
The old adage of calling your congressman or representative about a piece of legislation is something that folks in St. Dominic Parish, Brick, take to heart.
A day of spiritual renewal for Mercer catechists
With a new catechetical year around the corner, more than 100 directors, coordinators and administrators of religious education, and their catechists from Mercer County came together to pray, discern and become rejuvenated in their ministry during a special retreat held Aug. 24 in Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton.
Emergency and Community Services has urgent request for school supplies
Catholic Charities Emergency and Community Services in Delanco is putting out a call for back-to-school supplies.
'That Man Is You!" -- Two parishes welcome new spiritual development program for men
A new program that aims to help Catholic men of all ages deepen their faith and develop as leaders, husbands and fathers will be introduced in two parishes in the Diocese of Trenton this fall.
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