PARISH LENTEN MISSION
What will you be doing? We hope you will plan to join us for all or part of the Parish Mission, 11AM & 7PM, presided by
Fr. Thomas Maher. A Mission provides an inspirational message, the opportunity to reflect and get a fresh slant on life, a time for prayer and to reawaken the sense of the reality of God in our lives and to grow in the precious gift of faith.

During the three days of the Mission, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed after the 12 noon Mass until 7PM in the evening. Not only Adoration Society members but, all parishioners are invited to spend a half or more with our Lord. Please call the Parish Office at 732-350-5001 to specify the hour you can spend with the Blessed Sacrament; all time frames must be covered.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
The RAS Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show will be at 1:00 p.m.; fashions from Dress Barn. Tickets are on sale every Monday outside the Parish Office from 10-11AM. Price is $15.00. Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage. Please call Doris Terrett, 732-849-4123 for more information.

THE AMERICAN IRISH CLUB OF WHITING
Annual St. Patrick’s Luncheon – Featuring the Willie Lynch Trio, from 12 noon to 4PM. Menu choices: Corned Beef – Salmon – Chicken Francaise. Place: Unity Hall, Schoolhouse Rd. & Columbus Rd. Cost: $30.00 per person. For more information, call Manus Divers at 732-350-8461.

PASTA DINNER/MANCHESTER LITTLE LEAGUE
Pasta Dinner sponsored by Manchester Little League, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 per person; ages 6-12, $6.00; ages 5 & under Free. Tickets are available at the BINGO kitchen Mondays until 12:30 p.m. or by contacting Sandy Drake at 732-350-4517. Menu: Pasta, Salad, Beverage & Dessert.

March 15th – Diabetes Education Program given by Jean Moran, R.N., from Burnt Tavern Nursing Home, sponsored by Care Menders Home Health Care, taking place in
St. Matthew’s room at 10:00 a.m. Please call 732-350-8688 to register; coffee and …

SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE
San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, is offering a Day of Celtic Spirituality “PATRICK” Saint-Bishop-Missionary given by Fr. John Mc Gowan, C.Ss.R.-from 9:30 – 3:30; $25.00 per person. Call 732-222-2731 x140 for reservations.

BISHOPS 2010 ANNIVERSARY BLESSING
This year’s Forty Fourth Annual Bishop’s Blessing will honor couples married in 1985 celebrating 25 years of marriage and 1960 for couples celebrating fifty or more years of marriage. Bishop Smith will give his Episcopal blessing and a personalized certificate to each honored couple at the conclusion of our special prayer service. Mass will not be celebrated. Please register by calling the Parish Office at 732-350-5001. For more information, contact Mary Ann Romagna at 609-406-7400 ext. 5558 or e-mail mroma@dioceseoftrenton.org.

MASS TO HONOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Diocese of Trenton, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the region, will host the 11th Annual Celebration of Law Enforcement, 10:30a.m. in St. Mary of Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. Offered in thanksgiving for the sacrifice and service to the communities given by police officers and law enforcement agents at every level, the celebration – also known as the Blue Mass – includes a Mass celebrated by Bishop John M. Smith followed by a luncheon. All law enforcement personnel, along with their family and friends, are cordially invited to take part. For luncheon tickets, send a $10 donation per person to Diocese of Trenton – Blue Mass, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., P.O. Box 5147, Trenton, NJ 08638-0147, Attn: Office of Communications & Public Relations. Tickets can also be obtained at the door on April 13. For more information, visit www.bluemass.org or contact Jennifer Britton at 609-406-7400 ext. 5599.

ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR
Mark the Date on your Calendar! The Families of Catholic School Children will take over the responsibility of the Parish Bazaar, which . Save your stuff ~ donations will be accepted April 20 – 22!

St. Joseph/Monsignor Donovan High School Annual Golf Outing will be held at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Cream Ridge, NJ; $140/person includes outing, beverage cart, dinner, tremendous prizes and giveaways. Bonus prize drawing for early registrations – (February 15, 2010). To register to play, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Lesperance in the Alumni Office at 732-349-8801ext. 2434 or elesperance@mondonhs.com. This event is OPEN TO ALL friends & family of SJ/MDHS. Proceeds will fund scholarship and tuition assistance programs for MDHS students.
ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADERS!
Freshmen Registration for Monsignor Donovan High School, Class of 2014, will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Please call the Admissions Office at 732-849-8801 ext. 2426 for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF CRESTWOOD VILLAGE SIX is having a Blood Drive from 1-7pm. For appointments, please call Ellie, 732-350-0520 or Val, 732-350-2656 (8-4PM). To say thanks, dinner of ziti, meatballs, salad & bread will be provided.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH & SCHOOL
A Reunion of St. Michael’s School, 443 Maple Ave., Elizabeth, NJ will be held on Sunday, 10/10/10. Pass the word! They are looking for class lists and all Alumni. Contact Yolanda Diaz-Reyes at 908-354-1274, e-mail stmikealumlists@aol.com, if you have information to share, want to join the committee, or are interested in attending.