All are welcome to join Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., when he celebrates Mass Aug. 13 at the gazebo at 5th and Ocean Avenues, Belmar.
The Mass, organized by the five cohort parishes of Ascension, Bradley Beach; St. Elizabeth, Avon; St. Rose, Belmar; St. Catharine-St. Margaret, Spring Lake; and St. Mark, Sea Girt, begins at 9:30 a.m. In case of rain, Mass will be held inside the Taylor Pavilion, which is across from the gazebo on the boardwalk.
Mass attendees are asked to bring beach chairs.
A limited number of parking spaces will be available along 5th and 6th avenues. There also will be a shuttle beginning at 8:45 a.m. from the Acme parking lot at 2007 NJ-35, Wall Township. Those who live within walking or biking distance are encouraged to use those modes of transport.