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OCTOBER 2, 2022, IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY AND BEGINS RESPECT LIFE MONTH in the Catholic Church in the United States and here in the Diocese of Trenton.  This year, the theme chosen for this annual observance by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is “Respect Life: Called to Serve Moms in Need.” ​​​​​​​ As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I am pleased to share with you this reflection from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:  The reflection can be found HERE

October 2, 2022, is Respect Life Sunday and begins Respect Life Month in the Catholic Church in the United States and here in the Diocese of Trenton. This year, the theme chosen for this annual observance by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is “Respect Life: Called to Serve Moms in Need.”

St Veronica in Howell, NJ is seeking an individual to work in-person as a part-time office assistant. Duties Include: filing, making copies, and other administrative support, answering phones, taking messages, forwarding calls, greeting visitors, scheduling Mass intentions and funerals, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, recording sacramental information, maintaining parishioner data base, preparing bulk mailings

Saint Veronica's Church in Howell, NJ is seeking an individual to work part-time as a member of the Parish Communication's Team. This individual will work on the weekly bulletin, create flyers for parish events, prepare a weekly newsletter, update the parish website, digital sign updates, cover parish office, answer phones and door and greet visitors.

In a new three-part catechetical series, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., addresses the importance for the Church and her faithful to undertake both catechesis and evangelization in meeting the challenges and evangelization in meeting the challenges of contemporary culture.

As we remember, in awesome silence, those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington and Shanksville, those who gave their lives trying to save them, and their beloved families, co-workers and friends, let us together join in the prayer of Pope Benedict XVI when visiting Ground Zero in New York on April 20, 2008: 

As we remember, in awesome silence, those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington and Shanksville, those who gave their lives trying to save them, and their beloved families, co-workers and friends, let us together join in the prayer of Pope Benedict XVI when visiting Ground Zero in New York on April 20, 2008: 

The Office of Religious Education at St. Joseph's in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Full-time Administrative Assistant. Saint Joseph’s Church is a multicultural parish serving the faithful Catholic living in Toms River, NJ. Our intensive summer catechetical program, which replaced the traditional September – May catechesis, is called the Summer Religious Education Academy and serves over 1100 children each year. While offered in English, the Hispanic community is very active in our parish and our Office of Religious Education is integral to serving the religious education needs of the entire community. More information about our office can be found: https://stjosephtomsriver.org/our-parish/religious-education General Role Description The administrative assistant has the responsibility of assisting the Coordinator in the administration of the religious education program and managing the daily activity for the Office of Religious Education. The Administrative Assistant needs to be a person capable of self-management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment while serving the needs of our families and the parish community. It is expected this individual is a welcoming, warm, and professional presence to the adults and children visiting our parish and our office.

Since the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), several terms have appeared with increasing frequency in our Catholic vocabulary, among them “catechesis” and “evangelization/new evangelization.”  Although they are not actually new to the Catholic lexicon, their meaning and application within contemporary Catholic life and experience have developed and taken on greater significance.

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has shared this message on the 25th anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It has been twenty-five years since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta died on September 5, 1997.  She was, without a doubt, one of the most well-known religious women of the 20th century.  Easily recognizable in her white and blue sari and veil, usually clutching a rosary in her wrinkled hands, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in India in 1950 to serve “the poorest of the poor.”  At a time when numbers are diminishing in religious orders of women, Mother Teresa’s sisters now serve in 139 countries, numbering over 5,100 members.  

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has shared this message on the 25th anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It has been twenty-five years since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta died on September 5, 1997.  She was, without a doubt, one of the most well-known religious women of the 20th century.  Easily recognizable in her white and blue sari and veil, usually clutching a rosary in her wrinkled hands, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in India in 1950 to serve “the poorest of the poor.”  At a time when numbers are diminishing in religious orders of women, Mother Teresa’s sisters now serve in 139 countries, numbering over 5,100 members.  

READ BISHOP O'CONNELL'S MESSAGE FOR THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION: I always feel grateful to live in a section of the country that enjoys a clear and distinct change of seasons and their accompanying weather patterns. In more recent years, however, those seasonal weather patterns seem to overlap and blend a bit more than in the past. I am not a meteorologist or scientist, but I am sure there are “scientific” reasons for such evidence of “climate change.” And I am also sure that there are many people who will either agree or disagree with those reasons, as well as those who simply do not care.

I always feel grateful to live in a section of the country that enjoys a clear and distinct change of seasons and their accompanying weather patterns. In more recent years, however, those seasonal weather patterns seem to overlap and blend a bit more than in the past. I am not a meteorologist or scientist, but I am sure there are “scientific” reasons for such evidence of “climate change.” And I am also sure that there are many people who will either agree or disagree with those reasons, as well as those who simply do not care.

Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly. Full-Time Position Contact: Donnamarie Wojtko, Principal, shooloffice@sacred-heart-school.org, 609-267-1728

BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., SHARES HIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL MESSAGE for the 2022-2023 school year. Home is the first and primary school. Parents are the first and primary teachers. By the time children enter the doors of a school, substantial education and formation has already taken place. Children bring with them to school all that they have learned in the family home: language and basic vocabulary, behaviors and social skills, attitudes and values.

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, is seeking a part-time Library Media Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. Our school is growing with about 365 students enrolled in PreK-8th Grades. The Library Media Specialist is responsible for teaching students in PreK-8th grade with a focus on supporting them in their development of literacy skills and fostering in them a love of reading. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of best educational practices including differentiated instruction. An understanding of balanced literacy is a “plus”, but not critical. Ideally candidates will have experience teaching and be committed to a Catholic education. Minimum qualifications include holding a NJ Teaching Certificate K-6th although the ideal candidate will have certification as a Library Media Specialist. Successful candidates will be subject to fingerprinting/background check.

St. Paul School of Burlington is looking to fill the following full time positions: Certified Math Middle School teacher Certified Physical Education teacher Certified 1st grade teacher Certified Middle School social studies teacher

Home is the first and primary school. Parents are the first and primary teachers. By the time children enter the doors of a school, substantial education and formation has already taken place. Children bring with them to school all that they have learned in the family home: language and basic vocabulary, behaviors and social skills, attitudes and values.

St. David the King in Princeton Junction is seeking a part time Parish Secretary.

Holy Cross Church, Rumson. Music Director wanted to play organ and direct adult choir. Applications and salary expectations to egeorge@holycrossrumson.org