Latest Parish Events and Changes

Beginning Sunday, September 12th, the 10:30 a.m. Mass currently being said in the Crypt Chapel will move back to the school gym.

October 3rd Parish Picnic

There will be a meeting to help plan the picnic on September 2nd, at 7 p.m. in Heritage House .  Please attend if you are willing to volunteer!  Activities will include pie eating and ice cream eating contests, children's games, basketball and a baking contest, among others. If you have questions, please contact either Laura Cooper (e-mail) or Linda Dix (e-mail).   The Youth Group will be providing fun activities for the younger children, including face painting, moon bounce, relay races, etc.  There will be a teen competition (either volleyball or kick-ball) during the afternoon.  [Teens who help with kid activities will earn a service afternoon.]

Virtus Training Session Set for Tuesday September 23 in OLGC Chapel at 6:30 p.m.

Who Needs the Training: All adult volunteers who supervise children in parish ministries who have not previously had the training.

Examples (not all inclusive): Coaches, catechists, volunteers in the RE program and scout leaders.

Time of Sessions at OLGC: Tuesday September 23 in the Chapel.

What You Need to Do if You Need this Training: RSVP to Jane McCorkell at mccorklej@olgcnj.org or, if are involved in the RE program, to REprogram@olgcnj.org or to your respective ministry leader.

Business Ethics – An Oxymoron?

This is not a crazy question. Is it possible to be ethical and an effective owner or manager in today’s world? Can I always be successful today and be a real Christian?  We will get into the issues and complications of business, some key topics in business ethics, the biblical image of Jesus, and some of Catholic social justice teaching. Richard Lohkamp, Ph.D., Department of Theology at Villanova University, has taught business ethics at Villanova and will present thought-provoking topics and facilitate discussion. He has also been in business for 30+ years.
Time and Place: Heritage House, 7:30 – 8:30 PM. Wednesday evenings, September 8th, 15th, 22nd, and October 6th.
Come join us for Session 1. We’ll explore participant background and interests. If you like what you see and hear, come back.

New Bereavement Support Group Begins September 16th

The parish’s Bereavement Ministry begins an eight week support group on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM starting September 16, 2010. Meetings are held at the Quinn House. The program tries to allow those who have lost a loved one come together as a group in a safe, loving and caring environment, and to move beyond separation and begin a journey toward hope and a new life.

The program is open to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Anyone desiring additional information or who wishes to register for the program should call Frank Kilkenny at (856) 273-8036.

GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE STUDY--FALL 2010

• The Wednesday evening course resumes October 13th from 7-9 PM in the school cafeteria.
• Thursday morning sessions led by Bob Minnick begin September 16th (Thursday morning) in Heritage House after 9 AM Mass.
• A Mother's group beginning Monday September 13th will be led by Lorraine Santarlas at 12:30 PM in Heritage House.

Joining Our Catholic Community:  The RCIA

If you are reading this right now, and you are not a member of our Roman Catholic Church, then we would like to invite you to “COME AND SEE.”

That was Jesus' response to Andrew's question as to where Jesus was staying (John 1:39) and that is our invitation to you. Have you ever considered being baptized as a Catholic Christian disciple of Jesus? Perhaps you are already baptized in another faith and would like to inquire about joining the Catholic Church if so this invitation is for you.

Our preparation process, the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is always ready to accept those inquiring into becoming fully initiated Catholic Christians. Please contact Jane at (856) 235-2374 or e-mail mccorkellj@olgcnj.org.