January 18, 2015 - St. Joseph Parish

January 18, 2015
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayer to the Holy Family
1883-2015
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
Grant that our families too
may be places of communion
and prayer,
authentic schools of the
Gospel
and small domestic churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
Experience violence, rejection
and division:
may all who have been hurt or
scandalized
find
ready
comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
make us once more mindful of
the sacredness and
inviolability of the family, and
its beauty in God’s plan.
Pastor:
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer
Parochial Vicars:
Reverend Carlos Aguirre
Reverend Pierre -Michel Alabre
Reverend Garry Koch
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)—Misa en Espanol
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
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
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
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Graciously hear our prayer.
Amen
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?
There are all kinds of calls going on in the readings today—and all kinds of people
who respond in different ways. Sometimes people are being called clearly,
sometimes not. In one case God is doing the calling; in another, someone is calling
on God’s behalf. And in between the callers and receivers are people like you—
intermediaries—who either act as a clear conduit or as a telephone operator helping
customer with a call.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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FROM THE
PASTOR...
My Dear Parish Family,
Welcome back to Ordinary Time in our Church’s
calendar. We made it through the Christmas season
and now we get to that time when we count all the
Sundays by number – ordinal numbers. Hence, we
say Ordinary Time. Make sure to come out and hear
Fr. Garry as he takes on a biblical tour through
Ordinary Time, highlighting what we will be hearing
throughout this season. Join Father Garry
Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00pm in the Church.
As you are reading this, know that I am thinking
of you (I can’t help myself!)as I take this time away.
I am with a couple close friends who are allowing
me to just be myself and not have to “be on.” Last
weekend, many of you asked me how I was doing. I
guess the most accurate answer is that I am sorting
things out. Most of the time, we priests are the
ones that good folks turn to with their questions,
concerns, hurts and joys. Sometimes we are able to
provide direction, answers, or just a shoulder to lean
on. Now, for me, I have to take some time so that I
can be for you. But first, there’s still a little more
sorting to do.
I shall be back, if all goes as planned, by next
weekend. Please keep me in your prayers. I have a
very grateful heart for all your many kindnesses.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr Scott
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY—January 19
7:00
Anna Pastiglione—M/M Sal Boccio
9:00
Maria Lin—Family
TUESDAY—January 20
7:00
Jonathan Camacho—John Rinker
9:00
Deceased Frank Galella Family—Family
WEDNESDAY— January 21
7:00
Stephen Gabriel—Family
9:00
Thomas A. Brunner—Mom & Dad
THURSDAY—January 22
7:00
Jim & Helen Sullivan—Barone Family
9:00
Stanley Mykytka—Wife, Hope
FRIDAY— January 23
7:00
Fideligno Gomez & Maria Isabell de
Gomez—Family
9:00
Susan Maddalena—Phyllis & Michael
Cecere
SATURDAY—January 24
8:00
Keith Rigney—Family
5:00
Anthony Isgro—Wife
SUNDAY—January 25
7:30
Nellie Bernoni—Family
9:00
James P. Quinn—Wife & Family
10:30 Edward Hughmanic—Family
12:00 Ann & Abraham Tabankin—Anthony &
Shelley Laterza
5:00
Santi Gigliuto—Family
6:30
Mercedes Vasquez—M/M P. Patran
Mass in Spanish
PRIEST/
CELEBRANT
SCHEDULE
Subject to Change
Jan. 24/25
Fr. Scott
Fr. Garry
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Scott
Fr. Garry
Fr. Scott
Fr.. Carlos
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
Next weekend January
24/25 the Second
Collection will be for
the Church in Latin
America. Your gifts
will fund catechesis,
marriage and family life
programs as well as
semirarian formation.
Please be as generous
as you can in your
support
of
the
collection.
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.
Memorial Opportunities
Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles
The Tabernacle Lamp burns the week of January 19, 2015
thru January 25, 2015 in memory of Brendan StapletonSawyer requested by his Grandparents, Gail and John
Stapleton.
The Candle Sconce in front of the Statue of St. Joseph
burns the week of January 19, 2015 thru January 25, 2015 in
memory of Raymond Durkin requested by Mary Lou and
Earl Feeney.
BAPTISMS
IN MEMORIAM
Please remember in your prayers those who have
died:
Alfons Angel
Thomas J. Clarke
Joan Norcross
Paul J. Gillich, III
Margaret Mitchell Harrison
Efrain Santiago
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.
We ask the members of the St. Joseph
Community to pray for Bishop David
O’Connell as he continues to recover and
complete his rehabilitation from his
recent surgery. His surgeons describe his
surgery as successful and he is expected to
make a full recovery. Anyone wishing to
send a card or note may do so at the
following address: Most Rev. David M.
O’Connell, C.M., The Chancery, Diocese
of Trenton, 701 Lawrenceville Rd.,
Trenton, NJ 08648 Attn: Office of
Communications.
Email
[email protected].
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.
We welcome the newest members of our parish family
who were baptized here at Saint Joseph’s Church.
Kerry Maureen MacInnes
Abigail Sophia Porpora
Elayna Marie Skopas
Charlee Emily Soricelli
READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK
Sunday: 1Sm 3:3b-10,19/Ps 40:2-4,7-10/1Cor 6:13c15a,17-20/Jn 1:35-42
Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1-4/Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9,10c/Mk
2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3,15-17/Ps 110:1-4/Mk3:1-6
Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-10,17/Mk 3:712
Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85:8,10-14/Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3,11-14/Ps 47:2-3,6-9/Mk 3:2021
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5,10/Ps 25:4-9/1Cor 7:29-31/Mk
1:14-20
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FAITH FORMATION
7th and 8th Grade Students
The next Sunday session will be January 25, 2015. Please join us for 5pm Mass and a session in
Donovan Catholic High School from 6pm to 8pm. Pick up is from the main entrance of Donovan
Catholic at 8pm.
Important information regarding the remaining sessions was mailed home to parents of all 7th and
8th grade students. If you did not get a letter, please contact Lillian at extension 2226.
Inclement Weather Announcements
Emails will be sent in the event of unexpected closings and cancellations due to weather or other emergencies.
If you have not received an email from Religious Education in the last month, please email Nancy at
[email protected] with an updated address.
If you do not have an email address, we will also request announcements on the following radio stations and on
their web sites: STATEWIDE: New Jersey 101.5 (NJ1015.com)
MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTY: 94.3 The Point (943ThePoint.com) or 92.7 WOBM (wobm.com)
News Talk Radio WOBM AM 1160 AND 1310 (WOBMAM.COM) or 105.7 The Hawk (1057TheHawk.com)
Is God Calling You? If you are a faithful, single,
Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40
and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to
be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this
month’s discernment meeting on January 25 from
4pm to 6pm here at St. Joseph’s Parish. Join Fr.
Scott as he shares his experiences of the priesthood,
followed by prayer and concluding with a great meal
and conversation. Please register by calling the
Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at 609-4067449 or email [email protected]. Join
us as you discover and respond to His invitation!
Ronan Tynan in Concert
here at Saint Joseph’s on
Thursday, March 19, 2015
at 7:00 pm. Tickets sale
information
will
be
announced soon in our
Bulletin and on our website.
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FROM
FROM
DONOVAN
MSGR.
DONOVAN
CATHOLIC...
HIGH SCHOOL ...
FROM
FROM
SAINT JOSEPH
SAINT
GRADE JOSEPH’S
SCHOOL...
GRADE SCHOOL...
SaintJosephGradeSchool
Winter Band Concert
Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week
January 26, 2015
7:00 PM
All Are Welcome
Gepp Gymnasium
No admission
January 25-30, 2015
Join Us on Sunday, January 25 at the 12 Noon
Liturgy
Followed by OPEN HOUSE from 1-3PM
Visit our STEM Invention Convention Grades K-8
Attention
Donovan/St. Joseph Community
Vendors, Crafters and Flea Market Sellers
May 16 (rain or shine)
Griffin Grand Market
Reserve your spot now
Outside Space $35
Inside Space $45
Food – Music – Games for Kids
For an application and information
contact Erin 732-349-8801 x2433 or
[email protected]
WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 25, 2015, 1-3- PM
Visit the School, Speak to staff, Tour the building
Contact the admission Office at
732-349-8801 x 2426
for additional information or got to
www.donovancatholic.org
The Investment You Make Sending Your Child
To Donovan Catholic
Will Be Your BEST Ever!!!
Comeexploretheopportunitiesthatawaityou:
FaithFormationandChallengingAcademic
Program
 FullDayKindergartenProgram
 AdvancEdAccreditation
 Certi iedFacultyandStaff
 StateoftheArtTechnologyLab
 SmartboardsinallClassrooms
 iPadProgram
 AcceleratedandAdvancedCourses
 ActiveAthleticAssociationandExtra
CurricularActivities
 ActivePTA
 Transportationfromsurroundingschool
districts
 FullyAirConditionedClassrooms
 HotLunchMenuwithmanyoptions
Visit our website at www.stjoeschooltr.org
For a Tour or Enrollment Information Contact
Juliann James: [email protected]
732-349-2355x2012.
PSAS (Private School Aid Service) is available for the
2015-2016 School Year. Tuition Assistance through the
Diocese of Trenton is awarded each year to families
with children in DiocesanCatholicSchoolsinGrades
K-12.MoreInformationcanbefoundonour
website:www.stjoeschooltr.org.
Donovan Arts (DARTS) of Donovan Catholic Presents:
Wine and Food Pairing Charity Event
Friday, February 13, 2015 7 pm
Serenity Café, 2008 Route 37 East, Toms River
Sea ng is limited to 70 par cipants (21 and over)
Cost per person: $125
Contact Monique Michowski for reserva ons [email protected] or call 908-910-3405
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR…….
February 1, 2015 — Boy Scout Sunday — Mass at 10:30am — If you
are a Boy Scout, please join us.
February 7, 2015 — World Marriage Day Dinner Dance at St. David
the King Parish, Princeton Junction. $75 per couple to register email
www.dioceseoftrenton/worldmarriageday.
February 11, 2015 — World Day of the Sick — Mass at 12 noon
February 22, 23, 24, 2015 — Parish Mission ( see ad on page 4)
February 28, 2015 — Catholic Men for Jesus Rally at St. Gregory the
Great Parish, Hamilton, NJ
March 14, 2015 — St. Patrick’s Day Dance — 7pm to 11pm at
Donovan Catholic Dining Hall
March 19, 2015 — Ronan Tynan Concert — 7:00pm in Church
If your family would like to participate in hosting our parish pilgrim
statue of the Holy Family, please call the parish office 732-349-0018 ext.
2202 or go on line to our website www.stjosephtomsriver.org click on
Contact Us to reserve your week. We are offering our parishioners this
opportunity to join with other Catholics around the world in praying for the
success of the Synod on the Family.
The Sunday Holy Hour that has been prayed for the past 25 years here in
the Church at St. Joseph’s is moving! It will now be on Sundays from 34pm in the Adoration Chapel. It will be a quiet holy hour each Sunday.
While making the Holy Hour we ask you pray for these intentions: 1st
Sunday for Families; 2nd Sunday for Respect Life; 3rd Sunday for our
Nation and Country; and 4th Sunday for our Priests and Vocations to the
religious life. The new venture will begin Sunday, February 1.
New Jersey Rally for Life—Pro Life Leaders, Elected Officials and Clergy
will address the Rally on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the NJ State House
(Capitol), West State Street, Trenton from 11:00am to 1:00pm. A bus will
leave St. Maximilian Kolbe Church parking lot at 8:45am. Transportation
cost is $10/per person. To register call Ed 732-341-9029.
ADORATION CHAPEL
ADORERS ARE NEEDED FOR THESE HOURS:
Mon 3:00am — 4:00am Mon 12 noon —1:00pm Wed 3:00am—4:00am
Thurs 4:00pm—5:00pm Fri 8:00am—9:00am Fri 3:00pm—4:00pm
Sat 1:00am—2:00am Sat 8:00am—9:00am Sun 8:00am—9:00am
Call John & Peggy 732-581-9463 or Ann 732-473-9727
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HORARIO DE MISAS
MENSAJE DEL
PASTOR …
Mi Querida Familia Parroquial:
Bienvenidos de Nuevo al Tiempo Ordinario del
calendario de la Iglesia Católica. Acabamos de culminar con la
temporada de Navidad y ahora nuevamente nos preparamos
para contar cada domingo del tiempo ordinario. El día
miércoles 21 de Enero el Padre Garry estará brindando una
charla acerca del recorrido Bíblico de este tiempo, destacando
lo que estaremos escuchando a lo largo de esta temporada.
También mientras leen esta carta, quiero recordarles
que estoy pensando en ustedes, a pesar de que me encuentre
en un corto descanso, la verdad no lo puedo evitar. Estoy con
unos cuantos amigos muy cercanos, los cuales me permiten
ser yo mismo sin preocuparme del mundo exterior. La semana
pasada muchos de ustedes me preguntaron como me sentía, y
creo que la respuesta más acertada a esta pregunta es que
todavía estoy tratando de asimilar todo lo que me ha pasado
en estos últimos meses. La mayoría de las veces, las personas
son las que recurren a los sacerdotes para que den respuestas a
sus preguntas, inquietudes, heridas y alegrías, y no los
sacerdotes a las personas. Pero en estos momentos debo
tomarme unos días libres para terminar de asimilar la partida
de mis seres queridos y poder estar de nuevo al 100 por ciento
para ustedes.
Si todo sale como planeado, la próxima semana estaré
de regreso con ustedes. Por favor manténganme en sus
oraciones. Mi corazón está lleno de agradecimiento. Mil
gracias y 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 Hispana.
Unción de los Enfermos: Comunicarse con la
oficina parroquial.
Reconciliación/Confesión: De lunes a Jueves
10:00am-3:00 pm. Por Favor pedir cita 732-3490018 ext.. 2213.
Matrimonios: Las parejas que piensen contraer
matrimonio deben solicitar primero una cita con
el Padre Carlos. Para mayor información
comuníquese con la oficina Hispana.
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. 2213.
Clases de Educación Religiosa (CCD):
Comuníquese a la oficina parroquial con Celine
Fowler al 732-349-0018 ext. 2224 .
Oficina Hispana: sitienes alguna duda o
necesitas comunicarte conalguna oficina
parroguial, comunícate con Juliana Moreno al
732-349-0018 ext. 2213
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
TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA: Los talleres del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga te enseñan a relacionarte con
Dios, como de un amigo a otro. Aquí encontraras un método práctico para aprender a orar; y orar de una manera
ordenada, variada y progresiva: desde los primeros pasos hasta las profundidades de la contemplación.
Inscripciones abiertas para comenzar el curso en el mes de FEBRERO. Si deseas inscribirte puedes hacerlo a
través de la oficina hispana o con la señora María Luisa Botero después de la misa de 6:30 pm.
¡VEN, PARTICIPA Y APRENDE
A COMUNICARTE CON DIOS!
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN “Espíritu Santo”: El Grupo de Oración invita a toda la comunidad a participar de
sus sesiones de oración, todos los viernes a la 7:00 pm, en la 16 Lafayette Toms River NJ 08753. ¡Regálate la
oportunidad de comunicarte con Dios!
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.
¿PUEDES VELAR UNA HORA CONMIGO?
Una hora semanal ante el Santísimo, deja tu hoja de compromiso ante el Señor.
GRUPO MUSICAL: La formación de la coral hispana es el propósito para el año 2015, por ello invitamos a
todos aquellos que quieran atreverse a cantarle a Dios, o que simplemente quieran tocar algún instrumento
musical a que se una a este grupo. Si estas interesado comunícate con la Oficina Hispana. Los ensayos pronto
comenzaran. Aprovechemos los dones que nos a dado Dios.
¡QUE TU VOZ ALABE AL SEÑOR!
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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St. Joseph’s Parish Directory
Main Tel: 732-349-0018
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer, Pastor,
[email protected]
Reverend Carlos Aguirre, Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Reverend Pierre Alabre , Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Reverend Garry Koch, Parochial Vicar,
[email protected]
Book Club: Mary 732-341-4332
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM, September June, 16 Lafayette Ave.
Cantors: Lead congregational singing at
masses. For information call Tom ext. 2306
Caregivers: Aid to elderly and homebound
732-505-2273
Choir :
Adult Choir: Meets every Thursday, 7:30
PM in the Church September - June. For
information call Tom ext. 2306
Director Faith Formation, Marge Halloran
ext. 2236 [email protected]
Children’s Choir: Grades 2-6
Meets October to May. For information call
Tom ext. 2306
Director Religious Ed.ucation, Celine Fowler
ext.. 2224 [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion: call Mary ext. 2223
Business Administrator: Jacqueline Mack
ext. 2216
Flame of Love Prayer Group: Richard/
Doris, 732-349-6860. Prayer meeting every
Monday at 7:30 PM, Room G, Church
basement
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]
Spanish Ministry—Ministerio Hispano
Juliana Moreno, ext. 2213
[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
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
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
Hermandad Senor de los Milagros’: 1st Saturday
7:00PM, 16 Lafayette Avenue
St. Vincent de Paul Society: ext. 2260
General meeting, 4th Thursday of every
month. 7:00 PM, Parish Office
Hispanic Prayer Group: 7:00PM every
Friday, 16 Lafayette Avenue
Teen Music Ministry: Deacon Gerry
732-473-9727, Grades 7-12
Interfaith Hospitality Network: Assist Parish in
helping homeless families Kevin 732-286-1877
Totus Tuus: Women’s Faith Sharing Group
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at
7pm at 16 Lafayette Ave.
Call Carrie Colonno 732-740-2024
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
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