Lent is on its way
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Here are just a few things happening in our parish
Here are just a few things happening in our parish
- Irish Mass this Sunday
- Spotlight VIP (Volunteer In Parish)- Kate Skrocki
- Spotlight Ministry- Ushers
- Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
- New Ministries Coming Soon
- CYO Basketball
- Palm Crosses For Sale
- Save the Date- 2019 Candlelight Ball
Irish Celebration Mass this Sunday
The Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums will join us for mass this
Sunday at 10AM
in St. Margaret Church.
This mass will be said partially in the Irish language.
Refreshments & Fellowship Following Mass
Enjoy the sound of bagpipes and drums during mass.
Ash Wednesday Schedule
8:00AM & 12 Noon St. Catharine Chapel
4:00PM St. Margaret Church
5:00PM St. Catharine Church
If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please call Laura Diver, Director of Volunteers at 732-449-5765 ext. 155 or email her at ldiver@stcatharine-stmargaret.org.
Spotlight Ministry
Ushers
Interested in becoming an USHER?
We are in need of Ushers, particularly at the 12 noon Mass in the Chapel. We encourage women to take part in this important ministry of hospitality. The basic responsibilities of the usher include warmly greeting people as they arrive, and seating people, especially the less abled and elderly. Ushers also seat latecomers, invite members of the congregation to carry the gifts of bread and wine forward to the altar, take up the collection and offer the bulletin to people as they leave the church.
We are in need of Ushers, particularly at the 12 noon Mass in the Chapel. We encourage women to take part in this important ministry of hospitality. The basic responsibilities of the usher include warmly greeting people as they arrive, and seating people, especially the less abled and elderly. Ushers also seat latecomers, invite members of the congregation to carry the gifts of bread and wine forward to the altar, take up the collection and offer the bulletin to people as they leave the church.
VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION
March 23, 2019
Francis Duffy Hall
(St. Margaret Church Basement)
9:00AM - 12 Noon
This session is for people who have NOT YET ATTENDED a training session.
Re-Certification sessions will be scheduled shortly.
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED
to register go to Virtus.org
Attendance of a Virtus Session is required to volunteer or work with minors and/or vulnerable adults within the parish and/or school
SPOTLIGHT VIP
Each month we will be shining a spotlight on a volunteer in the Parish. Without our volunteers, much of what happens in our parish and community would not be possible.
SPOTLIGHT VIP
(Volunteer In Parish)
Each month we will be shining a spotlight on a volunteer in the Parish. Without our volunteers, much of what happens in our parish and community would not be possible.
KATE SKROCKI
Kate Skrocki is a 9 year old student at SCS. In her Christmas letter to Santa this past year, Kate asked for socks and blankets to keep poor people warm! Santa, along with family, friends and other SCS families came through for Kate. On January 21,2019, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kate, her sister Mia and her brother Jack, delivered 52 blankets, 10 sweaters and coats and 200 pairs of socks to three area shelters, The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, The Center in Asbury Park , and the Madonna House. We as a Parish are so proud of Kate’s generosity and thoughtfulness for those in need. We are grateful to Santa and Kate’s family, friends and SCS families who helped with this very special Christmas wish.
New Ministries Coming Soon
Two wonderful programs to deepen your Lenten journey
without giving up chocolate or wine!........
Prayer Journaling Workshop!
Improve your personal relationship with God by learning to speak to Him in your own words from your heart, and writing it in your journal or a simple notebook. If you are looking for things to write in your journal every day, you can’t help but notice and appreciate the beauty and blessings in your life! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Workshops will be held
Friday, April 5, 2019 7pm -9pm in St. Margaret’s Francis Duffy Hall
Saturday, April 6, 2019 10am- 12pm in St. Margaret’s Francis Duffy Hall
and, coming soon…….
SoulCORE
SoulCORE is a movement class that combines core strengthening, stretching and functional exercise with mediation and prayers of the Rosary. It is a way to spread devotion to the Blessed Mother and promote physical well-being.
Our first class will be March 25th at 10AM in Francis Duffy Hall
Parish Photo of the Month
SCS PreK students recently celebrated
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL
Want your photo featured next month?
Share it with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or
email to Lcole@stcatharine-stmargaret.org
Fundraiser March 29th
More details to come
More details to come
IGNITE
ON FIRE FOR OUR FAITH
Our NEW middle school youth group, IGNITE, for 6th - 8th grade students meets every THURSDAY
at 7PM in St. Catharine School.
Students from all parishes & schools in Cohort 19 are welcome!
For more information please contact
Monmouth County Athletic League Champions!
SCS Girls Varsity Basketball
Palm Crosses
Palm Crosses are available for purchase
to be placed in honor of your loved one at
St. Catharine and St. Anne Cemeteries.
Palm Crosses are $15 each and are available on our website HERE
Palm Crosses will be placed two weeks prior to Palm Sunday and removed two weeks after Easter
Congrats on a great season to our two CYO basketball teams
Each year our parish sponsors at least one, the last few years have been two, teams for the Monmouth County CYO Basketball League. Teams are made of High School boys from our parish and the surrounding parishes.
Thank you to our volunteer coaches: James McNulty,
Tom Panepinto and Ken Tobey
The parish will be hosting a fundraiser for our youth organizations
(CYO basketball and Ignite) on Friday March 29th. More details to come.
Eucharistic Adoration
As Lent is upon us, and we consider Lenten sacrifices and good works, consider attending EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
St. Catharine- St. Margaret Parish is honored to have this powerful devotion in
St. Catharine Chapel every Wednesday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM
The Priest or Deacon removes the sacred host from the tabernacle and places it on the altar for adoration. During this time parishioners may come at any time (for any length of time) to pray or meditate in the presence of our Lord.
At 4PM, Adoration concludes and Benediction takes place and the Host is placed back into the tabernacle. Because we believe in the living presence of Jesus in the consecrated Host, the Blessed Sacrament should not be left unattended at any time. We ask that worshipers sign in while visiting the Blessed Sacrament so we are able to monitor the number of people in attendance and so that we know whether the Blessed Sacrament was left alone. Please feel free to use the booklets provided to guide your prayer and meditation if you need it
For more information see our website HERE
St. Catharine School Summer Camp
Campers will enjoy a fun-filled week of learning & laughing with theme-related academic activities and crafts based on our Catholic faith. Our days will include Story Time, Arts & Crafts, academic activities and a fun water play Friday. Each themed-week camp runs Monday-Friday from 9-11:30am
in an air-conditioned classroom at SCS.
Any questions, contact Mrs. Janet Ford at jford@stcatharineschool.net
Time: Mon-Fri 9-11:30am
Cost: $200 per wk / Cash or Checks payable to: St. Catharine School
Time: Mon-Fri 9-11:30am
Cost: $200 per wk / Cash or Checks payable to: St. Catharine School
More information can be found HERE
Cohort 19 News
A New Cohort website has been created, GatheredAsOne.com
Here you will be able to see mass times, events and news from all five of the parishes in Cohort 19
Get Social With Us
You may have noticed a more concerted effort in the parish's social media department during the past few months. The parish technology team definitely appreciates all the support, follows and likes you have given. If you don't already follow us, we can be found on
Facebook- www.facebook.com/stcatharinestmargaret
Instagram- @stcatharine_stmargaret
Twitter- @stcathstmarg
Instagram- @stcatharine_stmargaret
Twitter- @stcathstmarg