Very Reverend G. Scott Shaffer
Pastor x2203
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Rev. Alan J. Bridges
Parochial Vicar x2209
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Reverend Neiser Cardenas
Parochial Vicar x2221
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Baptism Preparation Class for Parents:
(generally meets 1st Monday of month, 7pm in the HS Learning Commons). Due to COVID class is virtual. To register call 732-349-0018 x2202
Religious Education Academy:
Michelle Abi-Yaghi, Director of Faith Formation & Religious Education x2236 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Carpenter Shop: (Religious Articles Store)
Sept – June: Monday: 4-7pm; Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm; Sunday 8:30am-1:30pm
732-349-0018 x2248
Church Manager:
Peggy McGarry x2307 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Liturgical Music Director: Gina Corrao x2306
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Office Manager:
Elizabeth Hemberger x2202
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St. Joseph’s Cemetery:
Deacon Christopher Buono, Catholic Cemeterian Manager 732-244-3008
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Adoration Chapel:
Peggy 732-581-9463 or Ann 732-473-9727
AL-ANON Meetings:
Meetings in Prep Room of Church – Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm NARA-NON meeting on Sunday evening PMC at 7:30pm
Altar Servers:
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Bereavement Support:
732-349-0018 x2202
Bible Study: Meets every Saturday, 8:30-11am, PMC
Cantors:
Lead congregational singing at Masses. For information call Gina 732-349-0018 x2306
Caregivers:
Aid to the elderly and homebound For information call 732-505-2273
Choir ~ Adult Choir:
Meets every Thursday (September-June) 7:30pm in the Church. For information call Gina x2306
Children’s Choir (Grades 2-6):
Meets October-May. For information call Gina x2306
Creative Director:
Bulletin editor/graphic artist for St. Joseph’s Church/schools. Cindy Kacperowski This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Catherine Werner 732-349-0018 x2229
Food Collection:
1st Sunday of each month, Parish van will be parked in front of the Church to accept donations. Other donations may be brought to the Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 4pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm 732-240-1089
Homebound Ministry
Contact JoAnn D'Anton 732-349-0018 x2223
Interfaith Family Services:
Assist Parish in helping homeless families 732-736-1550
Knights of Columbus, Council #4969:
Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:00pm at the Council Home, 113 Tennyson Ave, Toms River. 732-929-9811 or www.KofC4969.org
Marketing/Media for Parish:
St. Joseph Grade School and Donovan Catholic High School JoAnn D’Anton 732-349-0018 x2223
OCIA-Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (English & Spanish)
For teens and adults seeking Baptism and/or Communion and Confirmation. For more information, call the Office of Faith Formation 732-349-0018 x2225.
Parish Nurse Ministry:
Theresa Pulvano, RN 732-349-0018 x2205 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Prayer Shawl Ministry:
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00-4:00pm, September-June, PMC Jeanne 732-349-0018 x2204
Pre-Cana:
For information call Parish Office732-349-0018 x2202
Readers (Adults and Teens):
Catherine 732-349-0018 x2229
Respect Life:
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, PMC, Al 732-341-5364
Rosary Altar Society:
Meets 1st Sunday of the month, 10am (after 9am Rosary Mass), September thru May, Donovan Catholic cafeteria.
President JoAnn D'Anton 732-349-0018 x2223
Saint Joseph Samaritans:
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10 to11:30am in the PMC. Tom at 732-244-1107 or Ethel at 732-691-1080
Social Concerns:
Meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:00pm, Parish Office, September-June. Rosemary Goebel 732-349-0018 x2227
St. Michael’s Watch
Active and retired law enforcement volunteers needed. For more info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St. Vincent de Paul Society:
Eileen McCullion, SVdPaul President 732-349-0018 x2260 for more info
The Light of Life Prayer Group:
Meets every Friday, 7:30pm, PMC, Janice 732-929-3877 (**Please note that we do not meet during Life in the Spirit Seminar which generally falls sometime between April-June on Friday evenings 7-9pm and is held inside the Church**)
TMIY: That Man Is You:
Meets every Saturday 6:30-7:30am in the lower level of the Church. Adriano 347-450-8753
Totus Tuus: Women’s Faith Sharing Group:
Carolyn Perez 732-286-4293
Usher Ministry: To volunteer/additional info call 732-349-0018 x2204
Youth Ministry ~ CYGNUS:
Grades 7-12. For more info, contact Catherine Werner732-349-0018 x2229
SPANISH MINISTRIES
Spanish Ministry/Ministerio Hispano: Mercedes Noriega 732-349-0018 x2213 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Divina Misericordia Prayer Group:
Our prayer group travels to individual homes upon request. Call the hispanic office at 732-349-0018 x2213 to request a date.
Movimiento Misionero Maria Estrella de la Evangelización (MMEE). Prayer Group:
Meets every Thursday 7-9pm in the lower level of the Church. For more info 732-349-0018 x2213