Events and Activities

A time to enjoy making a family Advent Wreath to help you prepare for the feast of Christmas. Thereis a limit of 18 families, so register soon. The Advent Wreath kit is $20. An extra set of candles is $5. To RSVP, contact Sister Joelle at jthren@stdamienparish.com or (609) 457-1251

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.

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…

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

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.

Please join us for refreshments and conversation after the 10:30 AM mass in Culliney Hall. Thismonth, we are honored to welcome members of the Eastern Service Workers Association (ESWA) as our special guests. ESWA is a volunteer, membership-based organization dedicated to supporting low-income service workers through mutual aid, advocacy, and community organizing. Representatives will be present to share more about their mission, current campaigns, and how you can get involved. Questions? Please contact Joanne Kelly at: 609-399-0648 X0100 or jkelly@stdamienparish.com

We will be preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the guests of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Donations of creamy peanut butter and grape jam are especially needed this month. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Joanne Kelly at 609-399-0648 or jkelly@stdamienparish.com.