Over a Century of Catholic Presence

Carteret, New Jersey

Saint Joseph Parish

The heart of the tragedy modern man experiences is the eclipse of the sense of God and man, Pope John Paul II observes.  “Those who allow themselves to be influenced by this climate easily fall into a sad vicious cycle; when the sense of God is lost there is also a tendency to lose the sense of man, of his dignity, and his life.”

 

The Center for Great Expectations, a residential treatment center for homeless pregnant women/teens, will have a WALK-A-THON on Sunday, September 16, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  The 3 mile walk will begin and end at Immaculata High School, Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ.  For more information contact Sr. Sheila Murray, SSJ at 908-218-0570 ext. 205.

 

The Diocese of Metuchen will be holding a Critical Life Issues Conference on Saturday, October 27, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Conference Center, Piscataway.  Bishop Bootkoski will celebrate the opening Mass at 8:30 a.m.  The conference will address a wide spectrum of issues.  Please call 732-562-1900 ext 1629 or 1543 for more information or to reserve a seat.  Tickets: $30 including lunch.

 

GOOD SAMARITANS WANTED

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph Parish is seeking new members.  Are you interested in any of these ministries:

    Client Services:

Visiting needy clients to assess their needs - we will train;

    Food Pantry:

           Distribute food monthly to families;

    Fund Raising:

           Ideas to raise funds for clients’ needs;

    Spirituality:

Lead members at monthly meetings in spiritual readings/reflection.

St. Vincent de Paul meetings are held on the 4^th Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.  Brochures available in Narthex or call 732-541-6003.

 

· Middlesex East WOW’s, a group for widows or widowers, sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen, will hold a Memorial Mass for Deceased Spouses on Monday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church.  All widowed persons are invited to attend the Mass and the WOW’s monthly meeting at the Community Center following Mass.  Refreshments will be served.

· The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Evangelization offers...

         Prepare to Lead is a Catholic Bible Study Training Course that offers a basic introduction to the Sacred Scriptures for people who desire to understand the Bible better and/or may wish to facilitate Bible Studies.  The classes lay a foundation in the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Word of God.  All who are interested in growing in their knowledge and love of the Scriptures are invited to participate.  The course will be offered in several locations in English and Spanish and will begin in September and run through May.  Pre-registration is required.

         Adventures in Matthew Seminar will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Kendall Park.  Presented by Ted Sri, a professor of Theology at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas and author of The Mystery of the Kingdom: on the Gospel of Matthew.  Pre-registration is required.

         For additional information on either of the offerings or to Locate a Parish-based Bible Study in your area contact the Office of Evangelization at  or call 732-562-2469.        

· St. Anthony Church, Port Reading, will sponsor a Flea Market on September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Table rental: indoor/$12; outdoor/$8 per parking space (provide own table).  Call Steve at 732-634-1128 or St. Anthony Parish Office at 732-634-1128.

 

· The Church of St. Pius the Tenth, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ will host a Concert Featuring Internationally Renowned Christian Singer, Songwriter, John Michael Talbot on September 8 at 7:30 p.m.  Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.  For more information call 609-693-5107.