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A parishioner reported receiving a phone call with the caller ID showing "MSGR. KEN." The caller claimed to be a business selling burial plots. THIS WAS A SCAM ATTEMPT and not from the Parish. St. Mary's Parish does not solicit over the phone. Always call the Parish Office to notify us of these incidents. NEVER give your personal/private information to someone who calls you over the phone.
The St. Mary’s Annual Art Show and Sale will be held this +Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Parish Center, Bishop Lane and McKinley Avenue in Manahawkin from 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M. Over 30 artists are participating with something for everyone from oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, pencil drawings, photography ,pottery, painting on silk and cards. Lunch will be available at very reasonable prices. All proceeds will benefit the local charities of “St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry” and “Family Promise” which houses the homeless. If not in the market for any art, come have lunch with us! See you there!
Any questions call Linda at (609) 660-8062.
Please Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 12:00noon in front of St. Mary’s Church to pray the Rosary in honor of the first apparition of Our Lady in Fatima.
Our next FREE Fellowship Breakfast is in St. Mary's Barnegat, Monsignor Reinbold Hall Sunday, October 18, after the 8:00am and 10:00am Mass. We serve you with lots of smiles, fellowship from our hospitality team, coffee, tea, juices (apple & OJ) bagels, pastries and yogurt with fruit and granola. We have crafts for children who attend. This is a great way to meet fellow parishioners too.
In honor of Fr. Walter’s 50th birthday, he will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday, October 24 at 4:00pm in St. Mary of the Pines. There will be a special party immediately after the Mass at the Parish Center.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Are you in your 20s, 30s, or 40s and seeking community with other Christians? Galilee is a ministry designed to establish relationships through monthly fun-filled, faith-enriching, and church-related events. Our goal is to provide a place for you to gather, intimately experience God, put your faith in action, and create lasting bonds. “Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure” (Sirach 6:14). Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, newly married, have a family, or are looking for meaningful friendships, we encourage you to attend!
Our first event will be on
October 25, 1:00pm at the Mainland Kitchen & Pub
For Christmas this year we would like to offer a gift book comprised of stories from our parishioners. It will be called Christmas Miracles. We are asking for stories of miracles, answered prayers or special moments to be shared with fellow parishioners. If you have something to share, please email to Lori@stmarybarnegat.com or drop it off at the rectory. Deadline will be Thanksgiving so we can have it ready for Christmas. If you have any questions, please call the rectory.
NOW OPEN: ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP
St. Mary’s Gift Shop is now open in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. New and donated items are available for sale.
Our hours will be:
Wednesday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm (Closed between Masses)
Wednesday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm (Closed between Masses)
For more information, please call (609) 698-6398.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD: It’s been decades! Why does that abortion still haunt you? It’s time for mercy. Call Rachel’s Vineyard (877) HOPE-4-ME (877-467-3463); or go to Rachelsvineyard.org. (For both women and men!)
STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY? Learn about Natural Reproductive Technology by going to NaProTechnology.com; Contact Springs in the Desert (a Catholic infertility ministry) at springsinthedesert.org
STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY? Learn about Natural Reproductive Technology by going to NaProTechnology.com; Contact Springs in the Desert (a Catholic infertility ministry) at springsinthedesert.org
🥯📖 BAGELS & BIBLE FOR MEN: DEFEND. EXPLAIN. PROCLAIM. ✝️
Ever wondered how to confidently explain and defend our rich Catholic Faith when questions come your way?
Join Deacon Rick Huegi for an engaging morning of Basic Catholic Apologetics in Everyday Life — a chance for Catholic men to grow in their understanding of the Faith and become better prepared to Defend. Explain. Proclaim.
And what better way to start the morning than with fresh bagels and hot coffee! ☕🥯
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat
🥯 Bagels & Bible for Men — Monsignor Reinbold Hall, following 8am Mass
Come for Mass. Stay for the fellowship. Bring your questions and your desire to know your Catholic Faith more deeply.
Ever wondered how to confidently explain and defend our rich Catholic Faith when questions come your way?
Join Deacon Rick Huegi for an engaging morning of Basic Catholic Apologetics in Everyday Life — a chance for Catholic men to grow in their understanding of the Faith and become better prepared to Defend. Explain. Proclaim.
And what better way to start the morning than with fresh bagels and hot coffee! ☕🥯
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat
🥯 Bagels & Bible for Men — Monsignor Reinbold Hall, following 8am Mass
Come for Mass. Stay for the fellowship. Bring your questions and your desire to know your Catholic Faith more deeply.
WIN A VOLVO!!
NJ Right to Life will be having their annual raffle to raise money for Right to Life programs. Cost of tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the rectory. The prizes are:
1st Prize: 2027 Volvo XC40 valued at $44,595.00
2nd Prize: $1,000.00 Gift Card to ShopRite
3rd Prize: $750.00 Gift Card to ShopRite
4th Prize: $500.00 Gift Card to ShopRite
Drawing will take place Friday, November 20.
WASHINGTON DC PILGRIMAGE
November 10-12, 2026, 2 nights, 3 days
We will visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land of America, the Museum of the Bible and the John Paul II Shrine in Washington DC! Msgr. Ken Tuzeneu and Deacon Joe Fiorillo lead this beautiful pilgrimage. The bus departs from St. Mary of the Pines, Manahawkin, NJ. Call the rectory to sign up 609-698-5531
Celebrating 29 years of Perpetual Adoration at St Mary's
Accepting Reservations
Our Lady of Fatima statue is now taking reservations for September to November 2026. Our Lady of Fatima has been visiting parishioners since September 21, 2024, and has blessed our families with her visits. Reserve your visit by calling Missy Gervasini at 609-709-4220 or email to missy@stmarybarnegat.com
Thank you and we look forward to reserving your visit.
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ENROLL NOW
Put your children in ONE school | Small class sizes Before & After Care | Scholarships available
Calling All Retired Teachers and Administrators:
St. Mary Academy is always seeking to increase the schools sub list. If you are interested in being a substitute teacher and would like to know more about the requirements, please contact School Principal, Lizanne Coyne. 609-597-3800
Pantry needs: kid’s cereal, kid’s juice, toilet paper, bars of soap, toothpaste, Tide Pods, and snacks. Thank you!
Thank you so very much for your loving care and generosity. You make so much good possible!
SVDP Office
Msgr. Reinbold Hall (Basement of Barnegat Church)
(609) 698-7477
Msgr. Reinbold Hall (Basement of Barnegat Church)
(609) 698-7477
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