Events and Activities

The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with well over 3 million members in almost every country of the world. We meet every Tuesday at 9:15 AM in Culliney Hall. All are welcome to stop by! To learn more, contact Mary Louise Bowdler at (609) 442-4091

Come join us for Spanish lessons for English learners at the St. Damien Parish Center, beginning September 15. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 2:00–3:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new language, meet others, and strengthen the bonds of our parish community. All are welcome! For more information or to express your interest, please contact Joanne Kelly at 609-399-0648 or jkelly@stdamienparish.com.

The Grief Support Group offers a spiritually focused journey from grief to healing for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This program is a nine (9) week series (September 23 – November 18), and participants are expected to attend all sessions to receive the full benefit of the program. All materials are provided free of charge. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Registration is required. The registration deadline is September…

Join us for a three-week discussion series on Magnifica Humanitas, the pastoral document by PopeLeo XIV on safeguarding the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. This inspiringdocument invites participants to reflect on what it means to live the Christian faith amid rapid, far-reachingtechnological change. Each session will include: A summary of the assigned article, Theological reflection, Group discussion, and Practical applications for daily Christian living. Registration is required. Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026. To register,…

The Leisure Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Contact Bea Pinkerton for information at (570) 507-1670.

St. Damien Parish Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Communion Service of Welcome andInclusion on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM at St. Frances Cabrini Church on 2nd Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City. There will be pizza, drinks, and activities afterwards in Culliney Hall (adjacent to the church). Please RSVP to Chris Devaney at: 609-513-8510 (call/text) or email to ocshark@aol.com.

Stop the Bleed presented by Sarah Cunningham APN, Trauma Outreach coordinator, Cooper University Hospital. Learn the ABC’s for bleeding injuries. A presentation designed for every day bystanders. Two dates:Tuesday, October 20 at 3:30 PM at OCNJ Library Lecture HallMonday, November 9 at 9:30 AM at St Damien Parish Center 1337 Asbury Ave.All are welcome to this important presentation. You may help to save a life.

Legacy expresses what we have loved. Legacies are formed while we are alive; they are the imprint our lives leave on others. During this retreat, we will reflect with gratitude on all that we have received and consider how we can continue moving forward in our life of faith with God. It will be a special time to deepen our loving relationships with God and with one another. Come and enjoy a time of quiet reflection, community, prayer, and gratitude-not…

Attention ladies of the Knights of Columbus and other women in the parish: you are invited to our luncheon. Please call Mary Ann at (609) 412-0354 to reserve your spot. The deadline to register is Sunday, November 8.