December 28, 2014 Holy Family of Jesus,

Mary and Joseph

1883-2014

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

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

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

Pastor: Reverend G. Scott Shaffer Parochial Vicars: Reverend Carlos Aguirre Reverend Pierre -Michel Alabre Reverend Garry Koch 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 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

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY 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, may the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.

Death without regrets "Now I can die happy!” We sometimes say that in moments of sheer joy. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the office of Christian prayer, the words of the prophet Simeon are recited in night prayer, the last prayer before hitting the sack. It reflects our faith that in Christ we have eternal life and are prepared to go at anytime. It’s the “if I should die before I wake” part of the “now I lay me down to sleep” prayer we learned as children. Our firm belief is that when we close our eyes to this world, we will open them to the next.

My Dear Parish Family,

The story of salvation begins with two old people who have nothing to show for their lives and nothing to lose. Abraham and Sarah left their home and people behind in hopes of a fresh start. But after a lifetime of roaming across territories where they didn’t belong and were often in danger, they had no children. This was much more than the disappointment it might be today. In their part of the world, childlessness was a condemnation from heaven, pointblank evidence that they had no place in the realm of the future. Despite this fact and others, Abraham trusted God’s promises more than his own mortal humiliation. And God’s word delivers more than the child Isaac. God delivers to Abraham a land, and nations, and a magnificent story that would be told and retold until the end of time. Abraham and Sarah, two old people who had nothing to show for themselves after a lifetime of striving, got a place in the realm of the future they could not have dreamed of. While all this is wonderful and good, we don’t call them the holy family. They had plenty of issues, as we would say today. A holy family isn’t simply blessed by God. There were and are many holy families throughout biblical history and otherwise. What makes the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is their careful and steadfast attention to God’s divine will. We know their tremendous story of how against all odds they chose the right so that Jesus would be born and raised in their simple home. But their real test came when he grew up and eventually came to the reality of the cross and tomb. How great was their faith! How great was Mary’s faith that would sustain her and the apostles even after Jesus’ resurrection and awaiting the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Today at the dawn of the new calendar year, let us each pray through the intercession of the holy family to pay careful and steadfast attention to God’s will, each and every day of our lives.

God bless you. Fr. Scott

MONDAY—December 29 7:00 Holy Souls in Purgatory 9:00 Mary Melvina Sweeney—Husband, Joseph

TUESDAY—December 30 7:00 Richard Voelker—M/M Glenn Winegar 9:00 Mary McCauley—Friends from Kimball Medical Center New Year’s Eve WEDNESDAY— December 31 7:00 Kathleen Corbett—M/M Joseph Schenk 9:00 Frank Spera—Holiday Heights First Aid Squad 5:00 Francis Duddy—Plunkett Family New Year’s Day THURSDAY—January 1 7:30 No Mass 9:00 Lou Olivari—Ruth Dunscombe 10:30 Jerry Smith—Wife 12:00 Vincenza Pellicia & Antonina, Gaetano & Pietro Giavatto—Family FIRST FRIDAY— January 2 7:00 Elizabeth Ruoff—Theresa Nielsen 9:00 Maura Gallagher—Family FIRST SATURDAY—January 3 8:00 Perpetual Society 5:00 Margaret & Louis Giampouolo The Epiphany of the Lord SUNDAY—January 4 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 Theresa Saxton—Katherine Massari 10:30 Berislav Milutin—Family 12:00 Mercedes Wax—Beatrice Villarroel 5:00 Dorothy Lannin—Family 6:30 Antonia Navarro Picado en su Anniversario— Edward Rodriguez — Mass in Spanish

FROM THE PASTOR...

Quote Jesus is the only person in recorded history whose parents thought he was a child of God rather than their own creative project and possession. —Polly Berrien Berends

MASS INTENTIONS

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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.

IN MEMORIAM

Please remember in your prayers those who have died: Alexander Kozikowski 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.

MARRIAGES

Couples wishing to marry in the Church, please call to make arrangements one year prior to marriage date at 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. Are you planning a destination wedding? Call us first to discuss your options.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE II Ryan Anderson and Courtney Lehmann III Jordan Higa and Jordan Loffredo

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Memorial Opportunities Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles The Candle Sconce burns in front of the Statue of St. Joseph the week of December 29 thru January 4, 2015 in memory of Charles J. Hayes requested by his family.

If you wish to reserve flowers for the sanctuary or have the tabernacle lamp burn in honor/memory of a loved one, please call 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. New memorial opportunity. In addition to reserving flowers for the sanctuary or burning the Tabernacle lamp in honor/memory of a loved one, now near the white marble statues of Mary and Joseph, we have installed two additional candle sconces. They may be reserved for one week at a time. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. Please call the Parish Office 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. The Tabernacle Lamp was lit the week of December 15 thru December 21, 2014 in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Cenon Martinez and Mr. & Mrs. Canthenban Gandhi requested by Aida and Ash Gandhi and Family.

READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK

Sunday: Sir 3:2-6,12-14/Ps 128:1-5/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40

Monday: 1Jn 2:3-11/Ps96:1-3,5b-6/Lk 2:22-35

Tuesday: 1Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40

Wednesday:1Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-211-13/Jn 1:1-18

Thursday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3,5,6,8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21

Friday: 1Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28/Mt 23:8-12

Saturday: 1Jn 2:29-3:6/Ps 98:1,3cd-4,5-6/Jn 1:29-34

Sunday: Is60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-13/Eph 3:2-3a,5-6/Mt 2:1-12

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FAITH FORMATION There are no Religious Education classes on

December 30th and 31st . Happy New Year!!!

Classes resume on Tuesday January 6th and Wednesday January 7th.

First Penance and First Communion Parent Meeting We will have a meeting for the parents of children in our Religious Education program who are preparing to receive the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion in 2015 on:

Tuesday January 13, 2015 Wednesday January 14, 2015

Both meetings will be at 5pm in the Church. Please plan to attend one of these meetings.

7th and 8th Grade Sunday Session The next session for our Sunday students will be on January 11, 2015. Please join us for Mass at 5pm

and the session will be in Donovan Catholic until 8pm.

ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Save the Dates

Dates: February 22, 23, 24, 2015 Time: 7:00pm

What: Our Parish Mission Topic: The Meal, The Man and The Mission

Presenter: Dr. Allen Hunt Please plan on joining us these three nights to help make this your best Easter

ever. Watch the bulletin and website for additional information.

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Ronan Tynan Concert

Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Church 7:00pm

More information to follow.

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BlessingsfortheNewYear FromtheFaculty,StaffandStudentsof

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SchoolsWeek January25-30,2015

JoinUsonSunday,January25th atthe12NoonLiturgy

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Visitourwebsiteatwww.stjoeschooltr.org ForaTourorEnrollmentInformation

ContactJuliannJames:jjames@sjgs.nj.k12us.com 732-349-2355Ext.2012.

May this NEW YEAR bring you and your family

God’s blessings of happiness and peace, health and prosperity,

and success in whatever you do.

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Dates to Remember

Classes resume January 5, 2015

Winter Concert

January 14, 2015 7:00 PM

No school January 19, 2015 –Martin Luther King

Exams January 20th, 21st, Make ups 22nd.

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PARISH NEWS ……. Attention Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve in the Church—A sign-up sheet is posted in Room 10 for New Year’s Day 2015. If you are able to assist, please sign up for one of the Masses. The Monday night prayer group, The Flame of Love, will not be meeting until Monday, February 5, 2015. The Annual March for Life in Washington, DC is Thursday, January 22, 2015. The Bus Leaves St. Joseph Church after the 7:00am Mass. Bus Seating Limited, Reservations Only. Call Deacon Frank McKenna for Information and Reservations 732-286-7722. If you leave a message, please clearly state your name, telephone number and if possible your email address so we can confirm your seating. St. Joseph’s Consolation Ministries announces their next Bereavement Support Groups will begin Tuesday, January 20, 2015 and continue for 8 consecutive Tuesday Evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. There is also a Bereavement Group that will meet 8 consecutive Thursday mornings at 10:00am to 11:30am beginning Thursday, January 22, 2015. The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, and Friday January 1 and 2. We wish all our parishioners a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

If your family would like to participate in hosting the 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 hoping that one night each week one of the priests will be able to visit the home hosting the statue and pray with those there. 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.

HORARIO DE MISAS

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 732-349-0018 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 Adultos- Es 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 .

MENSAJE DEL PASTOR …

Querida Familia Parroquial:

La historia de la salvación comienza con dos personas mayores, las cuales no tenían mucho para mostrar y por ende no tenían nada que perder. Abraham y Sara salieron de su casa con la esperanza de un nuevo comienzo, dejando atrás todo lo que tenían y conocían. A pesar de haber recorrido tantos territorios a los cuales no pertenecían y en ocasiones estar al borde del peligro, Abraham y Sara no podían engendrar un hijo. La decepción que sentían era mucha más grande que la que se pueda sentir hoy en día, ya que para esa época el hecho de no poder tener hijos era considerado como una condenación del cielo, era la evidencia a quemarropa de que no tendrían lugar en el reino del futuro. A pesar de este hecho y otros cuantos, Abraham confió en las promesas de Dios sin importarle la humillación por la cual estaba pasando. Las palabras de Dios enviaron mucho más que al hijo Isaac, Dios le hizo entrega a Abraham de una tierra, y unas naciones. Abraham y Sara, dos ancianos que no tenían nada después de toda una vida de esfuerzo, consiguieron un lugar en el reino del futuro, un lugar que nunca imaginaron. Esta historia como la gran mayoría de nosotros sabemos es una magnífica narración que se contó y se contara hasta el fin de los tiempos. Mientras todo esto es maravilloso y bueno, no les llamamos la sagrada familia, ya que tenían diferentes problemas como las familias de hoy en día, y una familia santa no es simplemente bendecida por Dios. A través de la historia bíblica y otros sabios, sabemos que existieron muchas familias santas. Lo que hizo que la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José fuera santa, fue su cuidadosa y constante atención a la voluntad divina de Dios. Conocemos su tremenda historia y cómo a pesar de todo eligieron seguir la voluntad del Padre, la cual era que Jesús naciera y fuera criado en su sencilla casa. Pero su verdadera prueba llegó cuando Jesús creció y llegó finalmente a la realidad de la cruz y la tumba. ¡Qué grande era su fe! ¡Qué grande era la fe de María, tanto que la sustento a ella y a los apóstoles incluso después de la resurrección de Jesús y en la espera del Espíritu Santo en Pentecostés. Hoy, en la alborada del año nuevo, oremos cada uno para que por medio de la intercesión de la Sagrada Familia podamos prestar cuidadosa atención y seamos constantes a la voluntad de Dios, todos los días de nuestras vidas. Fr. Scott

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ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA FESTIVIDAD DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA

“En la festividad de la Sagrada Familia, recordamos y celebramos que Dios quiso nacer dentro de una familia para que tuviera alguien que lo cuidara, lo protegiera, lo ayudara y lo aceptara como era.Al nacer Jesús en una familia, el Hijo de Dios ha santificado la familia humana. Por eso, las familias de hoy, deben seguir este ejemplo tan hermoso que nos dejó Jesús tratando de imitar las virtudes que vivía la Sagrada Familia: sencillez, bondad, humildad, caridad, laboriosidad, etc.”

¡Que la Sagrada Familias sea nuestro modelo para este año que comenzamos! 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 el mes de febrero.

¡VEN, PARTICIPA Y APRENDE A COMUNICARTE CON DIOS!

“Señor, Dios, dueño del tiempo y de la eternidad, tuyo es el hoy y el mañana, el pasado y el futuro. Al terminar este año quiero darte gracias por todo aquello que recibí de TI. Gracias por la vida y el amor, por las flores, el aire y el sol, por la alegría y el dolor, por cuanto fue posible y por lo que no pudo ser. Te ofrezco cuanto hice en este año, el trabajo que pude realizar y las cosas que pasaron por mis manos y lo que con ellas pude construir. Te presento a las personas que a lo largo de estos meses amé, las amistades nuevas y los antiguos amores, los más cercanos a mí y los que estén más lejos, los que me dieron su mano y aquellos a los que pude ayudar, con los que compartí la vida, el trabajo, el dolor y la alegría. Pero también, Señor hoy quiero pedirte perdón, perdón por el tiempo perdido, por el dinero mal gastado, por la palabra inútil y el amor desperdiciado. Perdón por las obras vacías y por el trabajo mal hecho, y perdón por vivir sin entusiasmo. También por la oración que poco a poco fui aplazando y que hasta ahora vengo a presentarte. Por todos mis olvidos, descuidos y silencios nuevamente te pido perdón. En los próximos días iniciaremos un nuevo año y detengo mi vida ante el nuevo calendario aún sin estrenar y te presento estos días que sólo TÚ sabes si llegaré a vivirlos. Hoy te pido para mí y los míos la paz y la alegría, la fuerza y la prudencia, la claridad y la sabiduría. Quiero vivir cada día con optimismo y bondad llevando a todas partes un corazón l l eno de comprensión y paz. Cierra Tú mis oídos a toda falsedad y mis labios a palabras mentirosas, egoístas, mordaces o hirientes. Abre en cambio mi ser a todo lo que es bueno que mi espíritu se llene sólo de bendiciones y las derrame a mi paso”.

ORACIÓN FIN Y PRINCIPIO DE AÑO

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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 Director Faith Formation, Marge Halloran ext. 2236 mhalloran@stjosephtomsriver.org Director Religious Ed.ucation, Celine Fowler ext.. 2224 cfowler@stjosephtomsriver.org Business Administrator: Jacqueline Mack ext. 2216 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

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 Children’s Choir: Grades 2-6 Meets October to May. For information call Tom ext. 2306 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: call Mary ext. 2223 Flame of Love Prayer Group: Richard/Doris, 732-349-6860. Prayer meeting every Monday at 7:30 PM, Room G, Church basement 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 Hermandad Senor de los Milagros’: 1st Saturday 7:00PM, 16 Lafayette Avenue Hispanic Prayer Group: 7:00PM every Friday, 16 Lafayette Avenue Interfaith Hospitality Network: Assist Parish in helping homeless families Kevin 732-286-1877 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 732-288-0022

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 732-279-3292 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 St. Vincent de Paul Society: ext. 2260 General meeting, 4th Thursday of every month. 7:00 PM, Parish Office Teen Music Ministry: Deacon Gerry 732-473-9727, Grades 7-12 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 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