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A Note About Ongoing Scams
Here’s the latest information on what we know about the scams going around St. Damien Parish.
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Bill Stanwood
“A long road in the right direction.” That is how Bill Stanwood described his roundabout journey into the field of education. The phrase could also well describe the way by which Bill has steadily walked his faith. Born nearly 80 years ago in Pitman and raised there as a Methodist, Bill enrolled at the University of Delaware where he “fell in love with this Catholic girl.” Bill and Kris, who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year, were married…
A Letter from Our Pastor, Father Michael Rush
For almost 20 years, I have proudly served as a priest in Ocean City, New Jersey, and for the past nine years as your pastor here at St. Damien Parish. It has been an honor and privilege to lead such a vibrant and unified Catholic community anchored in God’s love. Unfortunately, my time here is coming to an end. On July 15th, 2020, I will be retiring as your pastor. The policy of the Diocese of Camden states “a priest…
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Mary Ann Hascher
When it came to organizing the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus, Mary Ann Hascher wanted to keep it simple. “No dues, no minutes,” she said. “We just try to be there for people who need us when they need us.” As a support to the St. Damien Council of the Knights of Columbus, the Ladies help with major events like the popular spaghetti dinner and the annual honoring of the police, among other functions. The group also donates to…
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Bill Flanders
From his earliest years Bill Flanders knew that church was a place where he could talk to God. In time, church became the place where Bill would hear God talk to him. Raised in St. Cecilia Parish in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia, Bill began, even as a child, to incorporate daily morning Mass into his life. It became a quiet routine that he maintained as he took on a career and a family of his own. “To know…
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Max Buondonno
Everyone in the parish has noticed the new and improved look of the church bulletin and website over the last several months. Now it is time to meet the dynamic man behind the changes: 19-year-old Max Buondonno. One day last spring, Max came home from Mass wondering if his social media skills might be of use to the parish. “Facebook. Instagram,” he was thinking. “Something to attract the younger crowd.” So he called Father Michael Rush and found a receptive…