-
R.C.I.A. ~ Registration is now open for those desiring to become a member of the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. Please call the Parish Office, 732-350-5001, to leave your contact information.
NJ Right to Life Car Raffle ~ A Respect Life representative will be under the portico with raffle tickets after all Masses the weekend of September 21st & 22nd; donation is $10.00 each. Proceeds will benefit New Jersey Right to Life, the state's oldest and largest pro-life organization, dedicated to protecting all human life from conception to natural death. Prizes this year are: 1st - 2020 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV, valued at $42,000.00; 2nd - $1,000.00 Shoprite Card; 3rd - $750.00 Shoprite Gift Card; 4th - $500.00 Shoprite Gift Card.
SOCK-TEMBER is here! ~ The Rosary Altar Society is inviting all Parishioners to once again help us in Sock-tember (September) with our drive to collect NEW socks for the kids and adults who are helped by Catholic Charities. We need any sizes from babies to adults. If you can help, drop the new socks in one of our four SOCK-TEMBER boxes located in the area by the Parish Offices, in the Parish Hall lobby (and by the stage) and in the Church breezeway. Please help us to be SOCK-CESSFUL!
Bishop's Anniversary Blessing ~ All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+ wedding anniversary during the 2019 calendar year are invited to gather with family and friends to share the Eucharist, renew your sacred wedding vows and receive Bishop O'Connell's Episcopal Blessing. Anniversary couples from Ocean and Monmouth Counties may attend the Sunday, October 6th Mass and Blessing at 3:00 pm in the Co-Catherdral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Couples must register through their home parish The registration deadline for all anniversary couples has been extended to Friday, September 27th; please bring your church marriage certificate with you when registering.
Parish Garage Sale ~ Come check us out on: Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall. There will be several surprise gifts auctioned with a value of $150.00 each and a 50/50 both days. Profits from your donated items will be used for upkeep of the parish. Usable, but unwanted, new and old "stuff" may be donated to the parish. We are not accepting large appliances/furniture, older model, heavy television sets (flat screens okay), or books. Donated items may be dropped off at the Parish Hall on: September 24 & October 1st between 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm and September 25, 26, 27 & October 2, 3, 4 between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. NOTHING SOONER, please! Vendors welcome to sell outside in the parking lot for $10.00 a day; to reserve a spot call Kathleen, 201-400-8664 or Debbie, 732-350-7391.
The Living Rosary ~ On Sunday, October 13th the Rosary Altar Society will be presenting The Living Rosary in celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. We are requesting the honor of your presence to attend and participate in the wonderful celebration of Our Lady and the Rosary. We are also extending the invitation for the children and parents of the parish to participate with us and you will be hearing more as that firms up. Once again, October 13th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel, please join us for The Living Rosary.
Parish Ministry Fair ~ On the weekend of October 19th & 20th representatives from our various parish ministries will be on hand in the Parish Ctr. to explain what they do and possibly encourage you to join them. At the Ministry Fair you can learn about the different parish groups that pray, work & learn together and build community. It is where you'll be able to see how the parish can provide help for you when needed or how you can get involved in helping those who need assistance. Light refreshments will be available. Please plan to stop by!
Designer Handbag Bingo ~ We had such a good time last year, so the Rosary Altar Society is once again sponsoring a Designer Handbag Bingo event on Saturday, October 26th. Entrance fee is $25 and includes 3 playing boards for each of 10 games and a chance to win Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Tory Burch, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein bags. Doors open at 10:00 am and Bingo starts at 12:00 pm. Additional sets of playing boards are $5 each with ticket purchase and $10 at the door. We will have gift baskets, a 50/50 and more. Free coffee and dessert (bring your own lunch). Tickets for sale: Mondays in the Parish Hall lobby, 10:00 am - noon and Tuesdays in the Parish Hall by the stage, 9:00 am - 11:00 am or call Amelia, 732-306-2145.