84874 October 12, 2014

October 12, 2014
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayer of St. Theresa
1883-2014
Lord Jesus Christ,
You raised up St.
Teresa of Avila to be
a guide in the ways of
prayer and
contemplation.
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
Give me the grace to
follow her example with
fidelity and generosity.
Lead me into the wine
cellar of Your love
where, refreshed by
Your Spirit, I, too, may
sing of Your mercies
and be set aflame with
the fire of Your love.
Amen.
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: parish@stjosephtomsriver.org
www.stjosephtomsriver.org
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
Please be seated
Jesus tells perhaps none more masterful a parable than the one about a wedding
feast. Parables compare something in a story to something outside the story. As a
parable unfolds, the comparison becomes clear and listeners realize they are being
challenged to change their behavior or outlook. The parable of the wedding feast
has not one but two such moments. First, Jesus’ hearers realized he was pointing out
how their rejection of him meant rejecting the Father and the prophets as well. The
lucky new invitees to the feast, however, don’t have it much easier, as they find out
that merely showing up isn’t enough. What gets you a seat at the table is not who
you are or aren’t but whether you have faith and live it.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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MASS INTENTIONS
FROM THE
PASTOR
...
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
What a beautiful weekend we had last week! As the
Saturday morning clouds readied to unleash their buckets
full of rain, over 100 of us gathered in Donovan Catholic's
cafeteria for a truly wonderful presentation on Catholic
evangelization. Author Allan Wright shared, humorously
and poignantly, how each of us can spread the Good
News by knowing our own stories of faith and being
willing to share them with others. Look for his books in
the Carpenter Shop coming soon.
Three weddings and the St. Francis blessing of animals
rounded out the suddenly beautiful sunny rest of the
afternoon and weekend. Sunday afternoon's celebration of
the Peruvian devotion, Our Lord of the Miracles (Nuestro
Señor de Los Milagros) was hailed by a few hundred
faithful giving God thanks and praise. Our Confirmation
formation program gathered again at the Sunday 5pm
Mass with another full house. These 7th and 8th grade
boys and girls are enthusiastic about this new program.
It really is exciting to see so many things happening
around here, and, as in the Gospel today, know that the
invitation is always extended to all our parishioners to get
involved and be an active part of our dynamic faith
community. One last thing. we have just rebuilt our parish
website! Go to www.stjosephtomsriver.org and take a
look!!!
God bless you all.
Fr. Scott
MONDAY—October 13
7:00
John Rybkiewicz—Joan Tertis
9:00
Anthony Skyers—Kirwan Family
TUESDAY—October 14
7:00
Barbara Ferrante—Julie Dacosta
9:00
Deceased Kelton & Lauten Families—Family
WEDNESDAY— October 15
7:00
Anthony & Theresa Kosich—Family
9:00
Mary Andrews—Henderson Family
THURSDAY—October 16
7:00
Ralph Iavrone—Joan Critelli
9:00
Stella Novak—Bob & Maureen Kalinowski
FRIDAY— October 17
7:00
Michael Abbademarco—Monmouth Ocean
Regional Parent Teachers
9:00
Columbus G. Aragon—Wife & Son
SATURDAY—October 18
8:00
Dorothy Lannin— Kathleen & Edward
O’Brien
5:00
Mary Cagney—Family
Lee & Mike Allora—Angela & Jennie
SUNDAY—October 19
7:30
James Fracassi—Family
9:00
Ford-Walsh Family—Family
10:30 Carr & Chesney Family—Doris & Richard
Carr
12:00 Joseph, Dorothy, Joseph Jr. Botti—Family
5:00
Edward McCormick, Jr.—Family
6:30
Parishioners — Mass in Spanish
Please note the 7pm Saturday Mass
Intentions will be included with the 5pm
Saturday Mass Intentions for the remainder of
the year 2014.
The Parish Office will be closed, Monday,
October 13 for the Columbus Day Holiday.
PRIEST/CELEBRANT
Subject to Change
Oct 18/19
Fr. Pierre
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Pierre
Fr. Scott
Fr. Scott
Fr. Garry
Fr. Carlos
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
Oct 25/26
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Scott
Fr. Scott
Fr. Garry
Fr. Pierre
Fr. Garry
Fr. Carlos
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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MARRIAGES
IN MEMORIAM
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.
Please remember in your prayers those who have
died:
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.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I
II
III
III
III
III
Jayme Mulligan and Marrissa Ostrander
Anthony Liszewski and Laure Marano
Kyle Kleme and Clare West
Carl Horrocks and Molly Kempton
Christian Carbone and Alexis Torres
Richard Poulillo and Karen Mueller
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bliszcz and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Austin who were recently married here at St.
Joseph’s Church.
READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK
Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14,19-20/Mt 22:1-14
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.
We welcome the newest members of our
parish family who were baptized here at St.
Joseph’s Church.
Diego Adam Mendoza
Sherlyn Candia Eraclio
Monday: Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1/Ps 113:1b-5a,6-7/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41,43-45,47-48/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1-6/Lk 11:47-54
Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2,4-5.12-13/Lk 12:1-7
Saturday: 2Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13,17-18/Lk 10:1-9
Sunday: Is 45:1,4-6/Ps 96:1,3-5,7-10/1Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21
Next Sunday, October 19 is World Mission
Sunday. The second collection will be for
this intention. The parish that has a strong
relationship with the Society of the
Propagation of the Faith through this World
Mission Sunday celebration connects with
the loving work of the missionaries. Please
be as generous as possible. Thank you.
Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility
that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. These groups are designed to explore a priestly
vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group
meetings are not meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you
in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. 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 October 26 from
4pm to 6pm at St. Gregory the Great Parish, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ. Please register with
the Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org or call 609-406-7449.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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FAITH FORMATION
Sunday 8th Grade Parent Meeting
A meeting for the parents of the 8th grade students in our Sunday night program will be On Sunday
October 19, 2014 at 6pm in the gym of Donovan Catholic. Please plan to attend this meeting;
important information about Confirmation will be discussed.
Tuesday 8th Grade Parent Meeting
A meeting for the parents of the 8th grade students in our Tuesday night program will be On Tuesday October
21, 2014 at 5:30pm in the 8th grade classroom. Please plan to attend this meeting; important information about
Confirmation will be discussed.
Sunday 7th and 8th Grade Session
The 7th and 8th grade students in our Sunday night program will be meeting on Sunday October 19, 2014. We
will be meeting after 5pm Mass in the high school.
7th grade students will be in the Cafeteria
8th grade students will be in the Lecture Hall
Please call Nancy at extension 2225 or Lillian at extension 2226 with any questions!
Veritas Men’s Faith Sharing Group welcomes all men
age 18 and over to attend their meetings. The next
meeting is Monday, October 20 from 7pm to 9pm at
16 Lafayette Ave. (behind the church). The topic is
“Devotion to Angels”. Fellowship and refreshments to
follow the meeting. Please join us and bring a friend.
Tuesday, October 14 Prayer in the Presence Holy
Hour 7:30pm in the Church.
ADORATION CHAPEL
ADORERS ARE NEEDED FOR
THESE HOURS:
Mon 8:00pm—9:00pm
Tues 11:00am—12:00noon
Wed 3:00am—4:00am
Wed 9:00am—10:00am
Sat 1:00am—2:00am
Sat 6:00pm—7:00pm
Call John & Peggy 732-581-9463 or Ann 732-473-9727
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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FROM
FROM
FROM
DONOVAN
MSGR.
DONOVAN
CATHOLIC...
HIGH SCHOOL ...
Service to Others
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others.
FROM
SAINT JOSEPH
SAINT
GRADE JOSEPH’S
SCHOOL...
GRADE SCHOOL...
Grade 3 will host their Grandparents
on Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 AM
in the School Gymnasium.
Ghandi
The Girls Volleyball Team raised money for the
Side-Out Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness
in partnership with the Brick Memorial Mustang
Girls team
*
The Donovan Boys Soccer Team hosted
Jackson Liberty
in the Annual Evelyn Gere Memorial Soccer Game
to benefit
The Robert Fine Pancreatic Research Fund
Spartan 5K next Weekend
October 18
4th Annual Spartan Classic
Fun Run( 1 Mile): 9:30AM
5K Race: 10:00AM
Donovan Catholic Track
All runners and walkers welcome!
*
Donovan Students will participate in the
“Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk”
“Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk”
Ocean County” Help Stop Hunger” Walk
th
Attention 8 Graders!
LOOKING for a POSITIVE HIGH SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE
with GREAT TEACHERS, COACHES, and
STUDENTS?
Visit Ocean County’s ONLY Catholic High School during
OPEN HOUSE
Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.
ComevisitonShadowTuesdays –all month
Call the Admissions Office at 732-349-8801 x 2426 for
more information or go to www.donovancatholic.org
711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
PreRegistration and Race Bag Pick up:
Friday, October 17: 3:00-7:30PM
Grade School Gym
Saturday, October 18: 8:00AM
Donovan Catholic Track
For more information or to register contact
Jenn Manning: jennmann3@gmail.com
December 6
4th Annual SJGS PTA Christmas Bazaar
Vendors wanted
Contact Cindy D'Arcy
at cindydarcy4@gmail.com
for more information and to reserve your space.
Find Us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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PARISH NEWS …….
The Flame of Love Prayer Group will not meet Monday, October 13
because of Columbus Day Holiday.
Do you like to read? Join our Book Discussion. Here is what we will be
reading this fall. October 14, The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht; November
11, Elizabeth Street by Laurie Fabiano. We meet 7pm at 16 Lafayette
Avenue. All are welcome to come and share.
The Annual Spartan Classic 5k and Fun Run will be Saturday, October
18 contact Jenn Manning: jennmann3@gmail.com for more details.
Sunday, October 19, 2014 3:00pm at St. Luke Church, Old Freehold Road,
Toms River a White Mass will be celebrated for all in the Health and
Healing Arts. Refreshments will be served immediately after Mass.
Plan to participate in this year’s CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday, October
19 around the Presbyterian Church on Hooper Avenue. Our own Teen
Music Ministry will be providing the music. Interfaith Hospitality Network
of Ocean County realizes 25% of the proceeds from the walk. For more
information contact Alan Reifenheiser @areifenheiser@comcast.net or call
732-349-0665.
Blood Drive 3pm to 7pm Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Donovan
Catholic. Please call 732-349-8801 ext. 2409 for additional information.
A new Separated and Divorced support group is starting Tuesday,
October 28, 2014. You are invited to join us if you are currently going
through a separation or divorce. Our format is confidential, informal and
relaxed. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary. Please call 732-3490018 ext. 2223 for more information.
Social Concerns will be sponsoring a Fall and Winter Clothing Drive
November 15, 2014. Donations of gently used Fall and Winter clothing
will be accepted on Friday, November 14 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm and on
Saturday, November 15 from 8:00am to 10:00am. The doors will open for
the clothing Give away for those in need on Saturday, November 15
10:00am to 2:00pm.
AROUND TOWN
St. Aloysius Altar Rosary Society will host a Gift Auction in the school
gym, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson Saturday, October 18, 2014.
Doors open 6:30pm callings begin 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 per person.
Call Joanne 732-928-8308 or Jean 732-928-1351 for more information
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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HORARIO DE MISAS
MENSAJE DEL
PASTOR …
Queridos Hermanos,
Que Hermoso fin de semana el que tuvimos la semana
pasada! El sábado en la mañana a medida que las nubes se
preparaban para dar rienda suelta a sus cubos llenos de lluvia,
más de 100 personas nos reuníamos en la cafetería de
Donovan Catholic para una presentación verdaderamente
maravillosa acerca de la evangelización católica. Con humor y
de una manera conmovedora el autor Allan Wright nos
enseñó como cada uno de nosotros podemos difundir la
buena nueva conociendo nuestras propias historias de fe y
estando dispuestos a compartir con otros. Muy pronto en la
tienda de la Parroquia podrán encontrar su libro.
Tres bodas y la bendición de San Francisco para los
animales completaron el resto del fin de semana. También el
domingo en la tarde celebramos junto a la Comunidad
Peruana la fiesta del Señor de los Milagros, la cual fue
acompañada por una gran cantidad de feligreses que oraban y
daban gracias a Dios. El grupo de jóvenes que se está
preparando para la confirmación se reunió durante la misa de
5pm nuevamente. Estos jóvenes de séptimo y octavo grado
están muy entusiasmados acerca de este programa
catequético.
Es muy emocionante ver todas las cosas que están
sucediendo en nuestra Parroquia y como el evangelio de hoy
lo dice todos estamos invitados a tomar parte activamente de
toda la dinámica de nuestra comunidad de fe. Por ultimo
quiero informarles que hemos renovado nuestra página web,
la cual pueden visitar en la siguiente dirección electrónica:
www.stjosephtomsriver.org.
Dios los Bendiga a Todos.
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 .
ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA
.
“Tener un lugar a donde ir se llama Hogar. Tener personas a quien amar, se llama Familia y tener ambas se llama Bendición.
(SS Francisco)
La comunidad de San José se llena de alegría y felicita a la pareja que contrajo Matrimonio durante el mes de septiembre.
Sr. Francisco Castro y Sra. Fausta Castro
La comunidad de San José se alegra con cada una de las familias de los niños que fueron bautizados durante el mes de
septiembre. Que el Señor continúe bendiciendo cada uno de estos niños:
Joseph Rodríguez
Camila Aviles
Jazmín Garista
Carlos Aviles
OFICINA HISPANA: Recuerda que la oficina hispana nos brinda la oportunidad de recibir todo tipo de
información para bautizos, primeras comuniones, confirmaciones, quinceañeros, matrimonios, renovación de
promesas matrimoniales o si necesitas una bendición a tu casa, visita, guía espiritual, etc.
Además si deseas hacer peticiones especiales para la misa del domingo lo puedes hacer a través de la oficina,
llamando de lunes a viernes de 9:30 a 3:00 pm.
Si necesitas el SACRAMENTO DE LA CONFESIÓN puedes hacer una cita con el Padre Carlos a través
de la oficina hispana, el esta disponible de lunes a jueves de 10:00 a 3:00 pm. RECUERDA NO HAY
CONFESIONES LOS DOMINGOS ANTES NI DESPUÉS DE LA MISA.
Te invitamos a que llames y participes. Puedes comunicarte con nuestra oficina a cargo de Juliana
Moreno al 732-349-0018 ext.2213 o al correo electrónico jmoreno@stjosephtomsriver.org
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;
o con Juliana Moreno al 732-349-0018 ext.2213 o al correo electrónico jmoreno@stjosephtomsriver.org
¡De toda la comunidad depende el éxito de nuestra celebración!
CORAL HISPANA: Las practicas para la formación del coro de la iglesia ya comenzaron, si sabes cantar o
tocar algún instrumento musical o ya te inscribiste; te esperamos el próximo 18 y 25 de octubre en la 16
Lafayette, Toms River (la casa amarilla detrás de la iglesia). Si deseas mas información comunícate con Juliana
Moreno al 732-349-0018 ext.2213.
PARA NO OLVIDAR: Los domingos antes de la misa de 6:30 pm solo deben de estar en la sacristía y en la
sala de preparación los Sacristanes, Ministros de la Eucaristía, Ministros Lectores, Monaguillos y Ujieres;
recuerden que en ese momento nos estamos preparando para el banquete pascual en el que nuestras almas se
llenaran de gracia.
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,
frscott@stjosephtomsriver.org
Reverend Carlos Aguirre, Parochial Vicar,
frcarlos@stjosephtomsriver.org
Reverend Pierre Alabre , Parochial Vicar,
frpierre@stjosephtomsriver.org
Reverend Garry Koch, Parochial Vicar,
frgarry@stjosephtomsriver.org
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, 7:15
PM in the Church September - June. For
information call Tom ext. 2306
Director Faith Formation, Marge Halloran
ext. 2236 mhalloran@stjosephtomsriver.org
Children’s Choir: Grades 2-6
Meets October to May. For information call
Tom ext. 2306
Director Religious Ed.ucation, Celine Fowler
ext.. 2224 cfowler@stjosephtomsriver.org
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, thalpin@stjosephtomsriver.org
Office Manager: Elizabeth Hemberger, ext.
2202 ehemberger@stjosephtomsriver.org
Spanish Ministry—Ministerio Hispano
Juliana Moreno, ext. 2213
jmoreno@stjosephtomsriver.org
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
mhalloran@stjosephtomsriver.org
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