84874 August 10, 2014

August 10, 2014
19th Sunday i n Ordinary Time
Prayer for the
Assumption of Mary
1883-2014
Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives
you praise,
for all life and
all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in
her womb was raised body
and soul in glory to be with
him in heaven.
May we follow her example
in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of
endless love and praise.
We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Pastor:
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer
Parochial Vicars:
Reverend Carlos Aguirre
Reverend Pierre -Michel Alabre
Reverend Garry Koch
Deacon Romeo D. Aquino
Deacon Francis J. Babuschak
Deacon Robert M. Barnes
Deacon Thomas A. Genovese
Deacon Gerard Luongo
Deacon Frank J. McKenna
Deacon Patrick J. Stesner, Sr.
Deacon Michael A. Taylor
Parish Office
Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm M-F
685 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Tel: 732-349-0018 ext. 2204
Fax: 732-286-7064
Email: [email protected]
www.stjosephtomsriver.org
Amen.
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am
Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00noon
5:00pm (Teen Music Ministry)
6:30pm (Mass in Spanish)—La Misa en Espanol
Devotions:
Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas:
Tuesday 9:00am
Holy Hour for Life:: 2nd Sunday 3:00pm
Holy Hour for Priests: 4th Sunday 3:00pm
Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm
Holy Days: Mass times to be announced
St. Gertrude, Island Heights: (Summer Months)
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 9:00am
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm & 6:00-6:30pm
Parish Schools:
St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS)
Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355
Donovan Catholic
Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801
What’s in your heart?
An attention-getting tool in a disorderly classroom is to whisper. When
your world gets chaotic, do you listen for the “tiny whispering sound”
Elijah heard? Does the contrast stop you in your tracks and make you
wonder? As a follower of Christ, you are a member of a holy people
responsible for paying attention to the “whisper” of truth, justice, kindness,
and peace. Do you doubt? Do you suffer? Are you afraid? In life’s
disruptions, do you pay attention to the calm or the storm? Peace is yours,
through Christ the Lord.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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MASS INTENTIONS
FROM THE
PASTOR
...
My Dear Parish Family,
Years ago, the young boy in Oliver asked the musical
question, “Where is love?” Today, we might offer a
variation whenever shocking events rock our world –
“Where is God?” when an earthquake or tsunami destroy,
or warring factions blow each other to pieces? Where is
God in a world where so many little ones die of hunger
and neglect. Why is free will given to evil people as well as
good?
Not to be completely negative, but there are many of us
who are ready and willing to see God present in the heroic
actions of first responders and firefighters who rush to
rescue others in times of need, peacekeepers and chaplains
who enter arenas of danger to offer help. Is that where
God is?
Well, actually, I believe God is everywhere. In the good
times and the bad times. He is in the craziness as well as
the quiet, because he made a promise to us that he would
be with us always. And God keeps his promises. I have
always loved the quote from Psalm 46: Be still and know that
I am God. It is so important for us to be still, find the quiet
and experience the abiding presence of our God.
Remember our Lady’s Feast of the Assumption which
we celebrate this Thursday evening and Friday. Check the
Mass schedule to see which Mass you will be attending.
May God bless you all.
Fr. Scott
MONDAY—August 11
7:00
Louis Weber—Wife
9:00
Matthew Barther—Haskell Family
TUESDAY—August 12
7:00
Waltraud Deane—Kate Gartner
9:00
Angelo Speranza—Wife, MaryAnn
WEDNESDAY— August 13
7:00
Dan Kelly—Frank & Kathy Burbage
9:00
William J. Huwyler—DeSent Family
THURSDAY—August 14
7:00
Katherin Kosich—Family
9:00
Diana Chiaravallo—Husband, Joe
Vigil Masses for the Assumption of the BVM
5:00
Glen Michael Incitti—Audrey Incitti
7:00
Mass will be celebrated in Spanish
Assumption of the BVM ( Holy Day of Obligation)
FRIDAY— August 15
7:00
Rob Lucchesi & Chris DeVoe—Family
9:00
Francis Duddy—Sr. Jean Spena
12:00 Catherine & Horace Fowler—Daughter
7:00
Amelia Swartwood—St. Joseph Choir
SATURDAY—August 16
8:00
Natalie O’Hearn—Family
5:00
Hoehe Family—Family
St. Gertrude—Island Heights
5:30
Lois Murphy—Ed & Pat Kelly
SUNDAY—August 17
7:30
John & Gloria Srsich—Pat & Tom Srsich
9:00
Elbert A. Mueller—Elbert & Lori Mueller
10:30 Sophie & John Holevinski—Family
12:00 In Thanksgiving 66th Wedding Anniversary
—Keklak Family
5:00
Russell Cottone—Mom, Dolores
6:30
Oscar Gaona Gomez—Family (Mass in Spanish)
St. Gertrude—Island Heights
9:00
Yamakaitis Family—Family
PRIEST/CELEBRANT
Subject to Change
Aug. 16/17
Fr. Garry
5:00pm
Fr. Scott
5:30pm St.. Gertrude
Fr. Garry
7:30am
Fr. Carlos
9:00am
9:00am St. Gertrude
Msgr. Joe
10:30am
Fr. Carlos
12:00pm
Fr. Scott
5:00pm
Fr. Gary
6:30pm
Fr. Carlos
Aug. 23/24
Fr. Scott
Msgr.. Joe
Fr. Scott
Fr. Scott
Fr. Tom
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Garry
Fr. Garry
Fr. Carlos
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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MARRIAGES
Couples wishing to marry in the Church, please call to
make arrangements one year prior to marriage date at 732349-0018 ext. 2202.
Are you planning a destination wedding? Call us first to
discuss your options.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
BAPTISMS
The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated
the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at
1:30pm
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is
held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
in the Church. Parents please call the parish office
to register ext. 2202.
Kyle Kenneth Boska
Zoey Rebecca Lennon
Gabriella Rose Smith
Holy Day Mass Schedule …...
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vigil Masses
Thursday, August 14
5:00pm
7:00pm - Mass will be said in Spanish
Friday, August 15
7:00am
9:00am
12:00 noon
7:00pm
IN MEMORIAM
Please remember in your prayers those who have
died:
Filomena Flanagan
Ronald Swayze
Charles Hayes
And for all the deceased members of our parish,
the souls in purgatory and those who died in the
service of our country. May God grant them
eternal rest. Amen.
Memorial Opportunities
Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles
If you wish to reserve flowers for the sanctuary or have
the tabernacle lamp burn in honor/memory of a loved
one, please call 732-349-0018 ext. 2202
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Flowers the weekend of August 9/10 are in
Thanksgiving for their 50th Wedding Anniversary
requested by Mr. and Mrs. D. Murphy
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The Tabernacle Lamp burns the week of August
11 thru August 17, 2014 in memory of Jerry Smith
requested by his Family.
READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK
Sunday: 1Kgs 19-9a,11-13a/Ps 85:9-14/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
Monday: Ez 1:2-5,24-28c/Ps 148:1-2,11-14/Mt 17:22-27
Tuesday: Ez 2:8—3:4/Ps 119:14,24,72,103,111,131/Mt 18:15,10,12-14
Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7;10:18-22/Ps 113:1-6/Mt 18:15-20
Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-59,61-62/Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday: Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab/Ps 45:10-12,16/1Cor 15:20-27/
Lk 1:39-56
Saturday: Ez 18:1-10,13b,30-32/Ps 51:12-15,18-19/Mt 19:13-15
Sunday: Is 56:1,6-7/Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8/Rom 11:13-15,29-32/Mt
15:21-28
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Next weekend of August 16/17 the second collection will be for our annual Missionary Co-op Appeal.
We will be visited by a member of the Comboni Missionaries who will share with us their mission experience.
Please be a generous as possible in your support of these Missionaries.
Interfaith hosts homeless families here at St. Joseph’s Parish. Families will be coming the week of August
24, 2014. Please join us in welcoming them by assisting in meal preparation, food shopping, set up, or
sleepovers. Call Kevin at 732-286-1877 if interested. There will be a meeting Sunday, August 31 at 1:00pm at
409 Lexington Avenue for all members of Interfaith for discussion and feedback on the visit.
Consolation Ministries Calendar—2014 Bereavement Groups will meet 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings
7:00pm to 8:30pm September 2,9,16,23,30 and October 7,14, 21. There is also a Bereavement Group that
meets 8 consecutive Thursday mornings 10:00am to 11:30am September 4,11,18,25 and October 2,9,16,23.
Any questions please call Mary in Pastoral Care 732-349-0018 ext. 2223.
Prayer in the Presence —Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:30pm in the Church.
FAITH FORMATION
Registration for returning Religious Education Students Grade 2 to 6
Please return your registration forms to the Parish Office. If you need a duplicate form or have any
questions please call Nancy at extension 2225.
Returning Religious Education Grade 7 and 8 Students
Letters were mailed home announcing changes to the grade 7 and 8 program. If you have any
questions or need a duplicate letter, please call Nancy at extension 2225.
Registration for new Religious Education students
Parents may register new students for Religious Education from 9am to 11am Monday through Friday in the
Parish Office. Parish registration is required for all students and families. Regardless of where the child was
baptized, a baptism certificate for all new students must be presented at the time of registration. Please bring
Communion and Penance certificates if applicable.
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Bible Study—Acts of the Apostles, a 20 week course will begin here at St. Joseph’s Church Wednesdays,
September, 2014 thru May, 2015. Space is limited. Cost is $35 for materials. Call Jackie 732-929-8076 for
more information.
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Veritas Men’s Faith Sharing Group welcomes all men age 18 and over to attend their meetings. The next
meeting is Monday, August 18 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 16 Lafayette Avenue (behind the church). The
topic is “Being a Man for Jesus” presented by Ray Zuhowski. Fellowship and refreshments to follow meeting.
Please join us and bring a friend.
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Theology on Tap continues Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00pm at Artisans Brew Pub, Hooper Avenue, Toms
River. Father Daniel Kirk, Parochial Vicar, St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel will be our guest speaker. Topic:
Can I Be “Spiritual But Not Religious”?
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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FROM
FROM
DONOVAN
MSGR.
DONOVAN
CATHOLIC...
HIGH SCHOOL ...
FROM
FROM
SAINT JOSEPH
SAINT
GRADE JOSEPH’S
SCHOOL...
GRADE SCHOOL...
New Family Orientation
S.A.T. BOOT CAMP
Monday, August 11 through
Thursday, August 14, 2014
9:00am to 11:00 a.m.
All new families to SJGS are invited to an
Orientation
on Tuesday, August 26 at 10AM.
GET A HEAD START ON WRITING
YOUR COLLEGE ESSAYS!
Monday, August 25 through
Thursday, August 28, 2014
5:30pm to 7:00 pm
Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms has relocated.
New Address is:
2145 Route 35
Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Saint Joseph Grade School
To register call: 732-349-8801 ext 2426
ORIENTATION for Transfer Students
August 13, 2014
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
DONOVAN’S DEN SUMMER HOURS
August 11, 2014 9 am - noon
August 18, 2014 5 pm – 8 pm
SENIOR PHOTO RETAKES
August 13, 2014
8:00 am — 2:30 pm
In the Lecture Hall
There will be a Gently Used Uniform sale
Thursday, August 14 from 8:30-10AM at SJGS
Script (Food Coupons/Kohl’s Gift Cards)
will be on Sale that day as well.
Great Lakes (Gift Cards) orders will be
processed and ready for pick up in the Main
Office the following week.
Scrip Cards are available in the Carpenter Shop:
Summer hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:303PM and Sundays 8:30-1:30.
Parishioners who would like to support SJGS
while grocery shopping can purchase Gift
Cards. SJGS receives a 5% return on each card.
(ShopRite, FoodTown, Stop & Shop, Pathmark
and Kohl’s are available.)
For more information contact Denise in the
Main Office 732-349-2355 Ext. 2002.
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Open Enrollment Information
For the 2014-2015 School Year
Come see all we have to offer.
Arrange an Appointment and Tour
Contact Ms. Juliann James
[email protected]
732-349-2355 Ext. 2012
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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PARISH NEWS
Attention all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who
serve in the Church: A sign-up sheet is posted in Room 10 for the Feast
of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Friday, August 15, 2014.
A Holy Day of Obligation.) If you are able to assist, please sign up for
one of the Masses.
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TAKE A CHANCE …. Saint Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society “Super
Summer Raffle” Friday, September 5, 2014. You need not be present
to win. First prize $1500 travel Certificate from Sunrise Travel, Second
Prize $500 TD Bank Gift Card, Third Prize $300 Shop Rite Gift Card,
Fourth Prize $200 Wawa Gift Card. We thank all of you who have
already returned you tickets and ask those who have not to do so as soon
as possible.
Rosary Altar Society Membership Drive is in progress! All women of
the parish are invited to join us in devotion to the Blessed Mother and
the Rosary. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month September
through May following the 9:00am mass in Donovan Catholic dining hall.
September 7, 2014 is our next meeting. Contact Theresa 732-505-2858
for more information.
Save the Date….Rosary Society’s 26th Annual Fall Art & Craft
Festival November 1, 2014 9:00am to 3:00pm at Donovan Catholic.
AROUND TOWN
Church of Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick, NJ is holding their annual
Feast of the Assumption Italian Festival Wednesday, August 13
through Friday, August 15 5:30pm to 10:00pm and Saturday, August 16
noon to 10:00pm. For more information call 732-458-0220 or
www.churchofepiphany.org.
Bobby Byrne Concert, Saturday, August 16, 2014 7:30pm to 10:00pm
at St. Pio Parish Center, 103 Washington Avenue, Lavallette, NJ. Tickets
are $25 per person. Call John Boyle 732-657-1048 for more information.
The Hope Center is sponsoring their annual jewelry sale Saturday,
August 30, 2014. Once again we are asking your help by donating any
new or gently used jewelry to support this sale. The sale is at the Ocean
County Historical Society’s Old Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire.
You may bring your donations to the Parish Office before the sale date.
You are invited to join Deacon Stan of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church for
a 4day/3night trip to the 4-Diamond Dover Downs Casino Hotel and
the village of St. Michael’s on Chesapeake Bay September 22-25, 2014.
Contact Barbara 848-227-3963 for details.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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HORARIO DE MISAS
MENSAJE DEL
PASTOR …
Queridos Feligreses:
Hace varios años un pequeño llamado Oliver se
preguntó que es el amor? Hoy cuando algún evento
extraordinario como terremotos, tsunamis, o huracanes
suceden nos preguntamos donde esta Dios? Nos
preguntamos donde esta Dios cuando vemos a tantos niños
muriendo de hambre y por negligencia. Por qué el libre
albedrio se le concede a personas con tendencias a realizar
el mal como a personas de buen corazón?
Para no ser negativos completamente, hay muchos de
nosotros que estamos listos y dispuestos a ver a Dios
presente en las acciones heroicas de los socorristas y
bomberos que se apresuran a rescatar a otros en tiempos de
necesidad, las fuerzas de paz y los capellanes que entran en
las arenas de peligro para ofrecer ayuda. Es ahí donde esta
Dios?
Bueno, en realidad, creo que Dios está en todas partes.
En los buenos tiempos y los malos tiempos. Él está en el
bullicio, así como la tranquilidad, porque él nos hizo una
promesa de que estaría con nosotros para siempre. Y Dios
mantiene sus promesas. Siempre me ha gustado la cita del
Salmo 46: Estén ahí, y reconozcan que soy su Dios. Es tan
importante para nosotros que estemos ahí, allí encontramos
la tranquilidad y la experiencia de la presencia permanente
de nuestro Dios.
Recuerden que la Fiesta de la Asunción de la Virgen, se
celebra este jueves por la tarde y el viernes. Revise el horario
de misas para ver a cuál misa deseas asistir.
Dios los bendiga.
Fr. Scott
En la Semana: 7:00 am & 9:00 am. Todos los
días de la semana ( inglés).
Sábado: 8:00 am, 5:00 & 7:00 pm ( inglés)
Domingo: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00
pm, 5:00 pm ( ingles)
Domingo: 6:30 pm español
SACRAMENTOS
Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del
Bautismo se celebra el 1ro, 2do y 4to domingo
del mes, en la Misa de 6:30 pm. Para mayor
información, llamar a la oficina parroquial.
Unción de los Enfermos: Comunicarse con la
oficina parroquial.
Reconciliación/Confesión: De lunes a Jueves
9:30am-3:00 pm. Por Favor pedir cita 732-3490018 ext.. 2221.
Matrimonios: Las parejas que piensen contraer
matrimonio deben solicitar primero una cita con
el Padre Carlos. Para mayor información
comuníquese con la oficina parroquial..
Registro parroquial: Todos los feligreses
deben registrarse en la Parroquia. Cualquier
cambio en su dirección por favor notificarnos.
Para mas información llamar al 732- 349-0018
ext. 2226.
Clases de Educación Religiosa (CCD):
Comuníquese a la oficina parroquial con Celine
Fowler al 732-349-0018 ext. 2224 .
Grupo Juvenil en inglés: Actividades durante
todo el año para los jóvenes que cursan del
grado 7-12. Para más información lcomunicarse
con Catherine Werner 732- 349-0018 ext. 2229
( habla español ).
Rito De La Iniciación Cristiana De AdultosEs un proceso para adultos que deseen por
primer vez recibir los sacramentos de iniciación
en la fe católica o han sido bautizados en otra fe
cristiana. También permite para las personas que
han sido bautizados y les falta el Sacramento de
Comunión y Confirmación. Este proceso
también se hace disponible para los
jóvenes de escuela secundaria (High
School). Si usted está interesado o conoce
alguien, por favor comuníquese con la Sra.
Marge. Teléfono 732-349-0018 ext. 2236 .
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ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA
IMPORTANTE: Si necesita una bendición a tu casa, visita, guía espiritual, confesión; misas para bautizos,
quinceañeras o matrimonios puede hacer una cita y coordinar los detalles con el Padre Carlos Aguirre al 732349-0018 ext.2221.
INTENCIONES PARA EL 2015: Si deseas que la Eucaristía se celebre por una intención en especial es
el momento de hacer tu petición. En el boletín de los domingos encontraras una hoja anexa que debes llenar y
hacer llegar a las oficinas de la parroquia. Algunos de los requisitos son 2 intenciones por persona y la donacion
es de $15.00 dólares por cada una.
CATEQUESIS PARA TODOS: Recuerden que en el momento de ponernos de rodillas durante la Misa
debemos asegurarnos de que al bajar los reclinatorios no hagan ruido.
Si su usted tienes niños que se ponen inquietos durante la misa, recuerde que tenemos el cuarto donde se
puede escuchar y ver la Santa Misa, allí puedes prepararlos a vivir la Eucaristía con el respeto que se merece.
En la Iglesia no se corre, ni se grita es la casa de Dios.
FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE: Como sabemos la fiesta de nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe es el 12 de diciembre del presente año, aunque todavía falten algunos meses tenemos que
prepararnos para esta gran celebración. Este año los encargados de preparar y elaborar la fiesta será un comité
al que TODOS están cordialmente invitados a participar. Si tú estas interesado en dar ideas, ayudar con la
preparación, colaborar con los diferentes platos y trajes típicos, hacer una donación o simplemente quieres
colaborar con lo que te pongan hacer, comuníquese con el Padre Carlos Aguirre al 732-349-0018 ext.2221.
¡De toda la comunidad depende el éxito de nuestra celebración!
CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN PERPETUA: El Santísimo Sacramento del Altar está abierto todos los días
de la semana y las 24 horas del día, todos están invitados a adorarlo. La capilla esta ubicada al costado de las
oficinas parroquiales. Si quieres comprometer una hora a la semana comunícate con John y Peggy al 732-5819463.
Se necesitan adoradores para las siguientes horas:
Lunes de 3:00 am a 4:00 am
Martes de 11:00 am a 12 del medio día
Miércoles de 3:00 am a 4:00 am
Viernes de 8:00 am a 9:00 pm
Sábado de 6:00 pm a 7:00 pm
Lunes de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm
Martes de 9:00 pm a 10:00 pm
Miércoles de 9:00 am a 10:00 am
Sábado de 1:00 am a 2:00 am
Domingo de 1:00 pm a 2:00 pm
¿PUEDES VELAR UNA HORA CONMIGO?
Una hora semanal ante el Santísimo, deja tu hoja de compromiso ante el Señor.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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St. Joseph’s Parish Directory
Main Tel: 732-349-0018
Cantors: Lead congregational singing at
masses. For information call Tom ext. 2306
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer, Pastor,
[email protected]
Caregivers: Aid to elderly and homebound
732-505-2273
Reverend Carlos Aguirre, Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Choir :
Adult Choir: Meets every Thursday, 7:15
PM in the Church September - June. For
information call Tom ext. 2306
Reverend Pierre Alabre , Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Reverend Garry Koch, Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Director Faith Formation, Marge Halloran
ext. 2236 [email protected]
Director Religious Ed.ucation, Celine Fowler
ext.. 2224 [email protected]
Business Administrator: Jacqueline Mack
ext. 2216
Carpenter Shop: (Religious Articles Store)
Hours Sept. thru June Monday—Friday
9:30AM-3:00PM, Sun. 8:30AM-1:30PM
July and August Tuesday & Thursday
9:30AM-3:00PM, Sun 8:30AM-1:30PM
732-914-2457
Church Manager: ext. 2307
Liturgical Music Director: Thomas E. Halpin,
ext. 2306, [email protected]
Office Manager: Elizabeth Hemberger, ext.
2202 [email protected]
St. Joseph Cemetery: 732-244-3008
Manager Debra Evans,
www.stjosephcemeterytr.org
Parish Ministries & Organizations
Adoration Chapel: John/Peggy
732-581-9463; Ann 732-473-9727; or
Deacon Romy 732-240-4387
Altar Servers: Deacon Tom Genovese,
ext. 2255
Bereavement Support: Mary ext. 2223
Book Club: Mary 732-341-4332
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM, September June, 16 Lafayette Ave.
Children’s Choir: Grades 2-6
Meets October to May. For information call
Tom ext. 2306
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion: call Mary ext. 2223
Flame of Love Prayer Group: Richard/
Doris, 732-349-6860. Prayer meeting every
Monday at 7:30 PM, Room G, Church
basement
Food Collection: First Sunday of each
month. Parish van will be in front of
Church to accept donations. Other
donations may be brought to the Food
Pantry 10am-12noon ext. 2207
Greeter Ministry: Eileen 732-914-2008
Hermandad Senor de los Milagros’: 1st Saturday
7:00PM, 16 Lafayette Avenue
Hispanic Prayer Group: 7:00PM every
Friday, 16 Lafayette Avenue
Interfaith Hospitality Network: Assist Parish in
helping homeless families Kevin 732-286-1877
Knights of Columbus, Council #4969
732-929-9811
1st & 3rd Wednesday at 8:00 PM
At the council home www.KofC4969.org
Lay Dominicans: meet 2nd Saturday of each
month 8:30AM to 10:30AM call Kelly
Murphy 732-914-0041
Pastoral Care Office: Mary ext. 2223
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Sept-June, 3rd
Thurs., 3PM 16 Lafayette Ave., Jean 732288-0022
Pre-Cana: Bill & Lucy 732-473-0071
Prison Ministry: Call Pastoral Care Office
ext. 2223
Readers: Deacon Tom Genovese ext. 2255
Teen readers call: Pat 732-341-9459 or
Marge 732-349-6410
Respect Life: Mario 732-557-6689. Meets
on 2nd Thursday of the month
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA):
For teens and adults seeking Baptism and/
or Communion and Confirmation.
Additional information, call ext. 2236 or
[email protected]
RCIA for Children age 7 and older: seeking
Baptism Call Marge ext. 2236 or
mhalloran @stjosephtomsriver.org
Rosary Altar Society: Lorraine Sausa 732279-3292 Meets 1st Sunday of the month,
September - May, Donovan Catholic
Dining Hall, at 10:00am after the 9:00am
Rosary Mass
Separated and Divorced: For information
call Deacon Michael Taylor ext. 2254
Social Concerns: ext. 2227 or ext. 2233
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, Sept. June, 4:00 PM Parish Office
St. Vincent de Paul Society: ext. 2260
General meeting, 4th Thursday of every
month. 7:00 PM, Parish Office
Teen Music Ministry: Deacon Gerry
732-473-9727, Grades 7-12
Totus Tuus: Women’s Faith Sharing Group
Call Carrie Colonno 732-740-2024
Usher Ministry: To volunteer or for
additional info call ext. 2204
Veritas Men’s Faith Sharing Group: meets
on the 3rd Monday of each month, 16
Lafayette Ave. Call Dave 732-608-0085
Youth Ministry: High School and Junior
High activities all year. All students grades
7 - 12. To join/volunteer or for info, call
Catherine at ext. 2229