Announcements
From the Pastor’s Desk (Oct. 17, 2021)
I am pleased to announce the following staff changes for St. Damien Parish: Effective Wednesday, October 12, 2021 · Karen Malkiewicz returns from family leave to work on Thursdays and Fridays as the Office Administrative Assistant. · Tina Boylan continues her work one day per week and will now be the St. Damien Wedding and Baptism Coordinator. Tina will also do other administrative functions as directed by me. Effective Monday, October 18, 2021 · Joanne Kelly will be the Pastoral Associate for Justice…
Welcome Shawn Bobien, Assistant for Worship & Music!
On behalf of the St. Damien Parish Community, I would like to welcome Shawn Bobien, who will be joining our Parish Staff as the Assistant for Worship and Music. Shawn brings extensive professional experience as a pianist and drummer, audio engineer, and music producer, with a special background in music for worship. While continuing his role as Director of Worship Arts at the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Pleasantville, Shawn will work part time for St. Damiens, providing musical accompaniment…
From the Pastor’s Desk (May 30, 2021)
Beginning on Friday, May 28th, those participating in Mass, who are vaccinated against COVID-19, are no longer required to wear masks. Those who are not yet vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks in accord with CDC guidelines. Obviously, anyone who desires to still wear a mask is permitted to do so and I encourage all parishioners and visitors to get vaccinated. In addition, all pews will be opened for seating. Per the governor’s statement, all social distancing requirements are lifted…
An Update on the Sick List at St. Damien Parish
Hi folks – Max here, bulletin editor and webmaster at St. Damien Parish. I wanted to share an update on one of the most important aspects of the bulletin: our sick list. As of the December 6th, 2020 bulletin, we have transitioned to our new sick list format. What does that mean for you? Names will now appear on our sick list indefinitely, giving you much more control over how long names appear in the bulletin. Twice per year, we…
Coronavirus: An Update from Fr. Tom Newton
Good morning everyone. Thanks for all of your prayers and support over these past ten difficult and challenging days. I want to give you an update. According to the guidelines that I received from the Cape May County Health Department, my isolation period can end and I can now return to normal activities if: A) no fever (temperature above 100.4 for 24 hours and no use of fever reducing medicineANDB) at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appearedANDC)…
Coronavirus: An Update from St. Damien Parish
This week, our pastor, Fr. Tom Newton, tested positive for COVID-19. He is doing well and recovering in the rectory where he will follow CDC guidelines to quarantine. He asks everyone to say an extra prayer for a speedy recovery. In response, we will be closing our Parish Office to the public throughout the remainder of this week. We plan to thoroughly sanitize the building and have our employees take COVID-19 tests. We will reopen to the public on Wednesday,…