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🎉 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Fr. Walter! 🎂
Fifty years of life—and so much to celebrate! Join our parish family as we thank God for Fr. Walter and celebrate his milestone birthday with faith, friendship, and fun. ❤️
🙏 Mass of Thanksgiving
Saturday, October 24 at 4:00 PM
📍 St. Mary of the Pines
🎈 Keep the celebration going at a special party immediately after Mass at the Parish Center!
ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring your smiles and birthday wishes as we celebrate this joyful occasion together. May God bless Fr. Walter with many more years of joy, good health, and grace! ✨
Fifty years of life—and so much to celebrate! Join our parish family as we thank God for Fr. Walter and celebrate his milestone birthday with faith, friendship, and fun. ❤️
🙏 Mass of Thanksgiving
Saturday, October 24 at 4:00 PM
📍 St. Mary of the Pines
🎈 Keep the celebration going at a special party immediately after Mass at the Parish Center!
ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring your smiles and birthday wishes as we celebrate this joyful occasion together. May God bless Fr. Walter with many more years of joy, good health, and grace! ✨
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
Through His Precious Blood, Jesus reveals the depth of His love for us. ❤️✝️
Join us for The Precious Blood Explained, an inspiring talk by Fr. Marcin. Come deepen your understanding of Christ’s sacrifice, grow in love for the Eucharist, and renew your faith in His saving love.
📅 Thursday, October 29
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 St. Mary’s Church
☎️ Please sign up by calling the Parish Office at (609) 698-5531. Since Fr. Marcin is traveling a considerable distance, your registration will help us prepare for his visit.
A goodwill offering basket will be available.
All are welcome! Bring a friend and come with an open heart.
Join us for The Precious Blood Explained, an inspiring talk by Fr. Marcin. Come deepen your understanding of Christ’s sacrifice, grow in love for the Eucharist, and renew your faith in His saving love.
📅 Thursday, October 29
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 St. Mary’s Church
☎️ Please sign up by calling the Parish Office at (609) 698-5531. Since Fr. Marcin is traveling a considerable distance, your registration will help us prepare for his visit.
A goodwill offering basket will be available.
All are welcome! Bring a friend and come with an open heart.
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.
THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
It’s that time of year again for St. Mary’s 3rd Annual Christmas Village Wonderland. Memorialize, dedicate or give a greeting on a tree or house available to rent for the season at St. Mary of the Pines. Prices are $175.00 for trees and $150.00 for houses. There are 50 trees and 20 houses available. Order forms are available at the rectory and at the Welcome Centers at both Churches. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated tree and house. Deadline to order is November 10. Decorating dates are available on the order forms. Lighting ceremony will take place November 28 after the 4:00pm Mass. Santa will be present and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Fran at (973) 647-0716 or Gary at (609)221-1658.
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.
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.
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 – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm (Closed between Masses)
Wednesday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm (Closed between Masses)
For more information, please call (609) 698-6398.
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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