Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
End of Life Issues
Death Penalty - learn more
Jail and Prison Ministry
Pregnancy Resources
Project Rachel - Healing after abortion
Walking with Moms in Need

January is National Poverty Awareness Month - Learn More

• Poverty Awareness Month is an initiative of the USCCB’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Learn more on the USCCB website.

• Catholic Relief Services, in working with the U.S. bishops, has an online education resource called “Lead the Way,” which provides information about the plight of poverty throughout the world. Most of the resources are available in English and Spanish.

More information about accessing resources may be found at the CRS website.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Oppose the Reproductive Freedom Act - To access the NJCC's Reproductive Freedom Act webpage click HERE.   
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Death penalty at federal level has resumed - learn more and oppose, Check out Catholic Mobilizing Network

Continue to be a Faithful Citizen workiing for the common good; not just about voting.  See video below.  
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Don't forget about
    * Fair Trade - buy Fair Trade products! Where
to buy Certified Fair Trade products - Click here
Look for the symbol as you shop everywhere:      
                             

    * Give out Barnabas Bags
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Learn about Racism & be part of the solution/change it
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Take care of your brothers and sisters - wear a mask. 
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Walking with Moms in Need
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Join Voter Voice at Catholic Charities
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Celebrate the passage of the Global Child Thrive Act
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                      ALSO

Volunteer at an agency listed

Financially support them

Pray - the Rosary 

Donate food to our pantries
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SAVE THE DATE: 

Centenial Mass for Mount Carmel Guild - March 21, 2021 (details TBA)

Mount Carmel Guild - Part Time RN
www.mtcarmelguild.org/job-openings

Catholic Charities - Various positions 
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/

Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor and marginalized is not a political or ideological choice; it lies at the very heart of the Gospel.   

By Pope Francis
August 19, 2020
General Audience

    The Office of Catholic Social Services works with Catholic social service agencies and parish ministries within the Diocese of Trenton to answer Jesus’ call to serve those in need, to advocate for justice and promote peace, recognizing the rights of all those who are vulnerable or marginalized in any way.  

     We serve as liaison to approved Catholic organizations who offer a broad array of services and programs, and in this way, are a resource for our parishes as they respond to the needs of those in their unique communities of faith, as well as the wider community.

     Our Catholic social service agencies and parish offices or ministries also provide people with information about other community resources for assistance when such assistance is not available through our Catholic social service network.  Additionally, they collaborate with non-Catholic social service agencies and programs as well as government agencies to better meet the needs of the whole community. 

     “Faith requires Action” on behalf of the poor and marginalized, and is the core of Catholic Social Teaching. For those looking to expand their involvement in the Church, there are many opportunities for prayer and volunteer work within your parish and within the Catholic social services programs.

    Contact any organization
listed above for volunteer opportunities or contact the Office of Catholic Social Services.

 The right to life of the unborn
        "is the most fundamental right.
                  This is not first a religious issue; 
                                   it is a human rights issue.”                                                                    (Pope Francis to American Catholic Bishops, USCCB Region IX, January 16, 2020).

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             Believe and keep your eyes on  
                    Our Lord at all times!

        As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton,

        I invite the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to join me in praying the rosary daily for the intention of ending abortion in our nation until January 29, 2021.”

       I invite the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to join me in this Year of St. Joseph in praying the “Novena Prayer to End Abortion to St. Joseph” each day from January 14 until January 22, the 48th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision.  [Click on blue for a copy]

       I invite the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to join me and all NJ Dioceses in a “Day of Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion” 
on Friday, January 22, 2021.  [Click for Call from Bishops]

       On December 8, Pope Francis declared that this coming year will be dedicated to Saint Joseph. In the Apostolic Letter, named Patris Corde (With the Heart of a Father), the Pope dedicated the Universal Church to his fatherly care.  Did you know that Wednesday is the day of the week the Church dedicates to Saint Joseph? 

Let us pray:

      Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen 
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DID YOU KNOW... Our Food Pantries are Open

       Catholic social service agencies and parish ministries throughout the Diocese of Trenton are continuing to do their best to assist our neighbors during this COVID-19 crisis.  But, changes are happening so often, so to locate a food pantry that your parish may still be running, please first check the website of your parish. Find our Catholic Social Service agency food pantries - click here.

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Catholic Charities is still working hard to try to help those in need of
Counseling/Addiction & Recovery Services. Check their website or contact
them at 1-800-360-7711 for more about what they are able to help with
during this health emergency.  

Click on the logo of our Catholic Social Service non-profit

Working to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. Acting Diocesean Director: Brenda Rascher
brasch@dioceseoftrenton.org
 

The highest quality of care to those seeking services for domestic violence, immigration services, counseling, family services, residential treatment, basic needs, housing, parish services, repair services for seniors in the 4 counties within the Diocese of Trenton.

1-800-360-7711 (Access, Help and Information Center) or 609-394-3202

Emergency relief and long-term development to work to change root causes of conflict and help communities bring about lasting change and peace.

Diocesan Director: Rev. Michael Kennedy, mkennedy@dioceseoftrenton.org 

Affordable, quality, educational and recreational services, rooted in the Catholic Tradition, for Mercer County youth and their families.

CYO South Broad Street Center, (609) 396-8383
CYO Yardville Branch, (609) 585-4280
CYO Ewing Branch, (609) 883-1560
CYO East State Street Center, (609) 989-8143
CYO Bromley Center, (609) 587-8100
 

Inspiring the next generation of leaders by creating programs to serve those in need and educate for justice in the Catholic tradition.  Home of ServiceWorx, JusticeWorx, Leaderworx, MercyWorx and more. 

Programs & Outreach: (609) 498-6216  
24 Rossa Avenue, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648  

Providing at-risk youth a chance to grow toward their potential in
an environment that promotes belonging, dignity and hope.

Collier High School, Collier Middle School, Collier Group Home, Collier House, Kateri Programs, Caramore Farm

Phone:     (732) 946-4771
Location:  60 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ 07765

Providing a Home to many unmarried pregnant mothers and children in dire need.

Pregnant? Need Help? Call 800-723-8331
   

Providing hope, help and healing to people in the
community through educational, emergency and
family services.

(732) 774-9397
1106 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
 

Providing hope and preserving dignity while feeding the hungry and providing home health nursing services to the elderly and disabled.

73 North Clinton Avenue,Trenton, N.J. 08609    

Home Health Nursing: (609) 392-5159  [menu option 2]   
Community Services: (609) 392-3402  [direct line]     
  (609) 392-5159  [menu option 1]
 

Serving the Poor, Alienated, Unemployed, Lonely

For the express purpose of helping those in need: thrift shop, pantry and furniture store.

(732) 787-4887   
211 Carr Avenue, Keansburg NJ 07734

Offering a wide variety of services and programs aimed at meeting the needs of residents of Ocean County, including: senior services; preschool; aquatic center; counseling center; family support services, youth program; educational support services; recreation program; volunteer program and many special events.

(609) 494-8861, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008
 

Offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

Diocesan Council President: Ms. Joan Olden
                                              joanolden@yahoo.com


 

A shared living residence for adults
with developmental disabilities.

(609) 585-2151

     PO Box 1124, Hamilton, NJ 08620
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