Upcoming Lent Events at St. Catharine's

Lenten Holy Hour

Tuesday, March 6th, 6PM

Wednesday, March 13^th, 7pm

Stations of the Cross

Friday evenings at 7:30 pm

March 1, 8, 15

March 22 Living Stations by St. Catharine’s Youth Ministry

Lent Confessions

Sunday, March 10, 2:30-4:00 PM - St Benedicts, Holmdel

Sunday, March 17, 3:00 PM - St Mary's Church, Colts Neck

Thursday, March 21, 7:00 PM - Here at St Catharine’s

Wednesday, March 27^th, 7:00 PM - St Gabriel’s Church, Marlboro



Welcome to Our Newly Baptized

Welcome to the members

of the Church of St. Catharine

born to new life through Baptism!

Our community rejoices with you

and receives you with great joy!

(Rite of Baptism of Children)

Jack Edward Gaffney

Sabrina Victoria Ambong

Talia River Ambong

Olivia Millie Englert

James Zach Youssef

Youth Ministry Update

This Sunday

March 3^rd 

All HS students are welcome!

YM 12 noon Mass

Meeting to follow right after Mass in Fr. Scheg

Pizza will be served

If you have not RSVP yet click HERE



Check our website under YM for updated calendar or view it directly HERE.

St. Andrew's Men's Group

The St Andrews men’s group will be meeting this Saturday, March 2nd beginning at 7:15 in the Chapel with a Communion service, followed by a lite breakfast and presentation in Room 62/63. All men of the Parish seeking a deeper relationship with Christ are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Young Adult Retreat

Young adults age 18-39 are invited to the Diocese’s annual young adult retreat March 2, beginning at 10 a.m. in St. Luke Parish, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River.

The daylong event, hosted by the diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, will include lunch and the parish Mass at 4 p.m. at the retreat’s end in St. Luke Church. The retreat theme – “Flipping Tables” (to make room for God) – will be explored by Dan Palmieri and Anthony McCullough of JMJ Missions.

Cost for the retreat is $20. To register, visit 

https://dioceseoftrenton.org/yaretreat.

For more about JMJ Missions, visit https://www.jmjmissions.com/.

SVdP Food Collection, March 2-3

 March 2nd & 3rd is the SVdP Pantry weekend. Please place your donations in the collection bins when you come for Mass THIS weekend.

Bolded items are needed most. Mac & Cheese, Cereal, Chef Boyardee/Chili, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Tuna, Canned Vegetables, Soup, Coffee, Tea, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Paper Towels, Condiments, Toilet Paper, Toiletries (Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc)

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit

This traveling exhibit has been created by the Diocese of Trenton to assist those who will experience it to affirm belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. It is based upon the website created by Blessed Carlo Acutis to catalogue all of the Eucharistic miracles that have taken place worldwide.

Arriving at St. Benedict Church on March 6, 2024 and ready to view on March 8, 2024 until March 22nd!

Click HERE for more information.

Spiritual Nourishment for Lent

Retreat at Loyola Jesuit Center

161 James Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Connect: Phone: 973-539-0740

Need Some Peace and Quiet?

“Be still and know that I am God.” ~ Psalm 46:10

Retreat at Loyola Jesuit Center

Please join others from our parish family for a quiet listening retreat at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown on March 22-24. Loyola is a tranquil place where you can slow down, be quiet and still with God, and experience His deep peace. The weekend offers preached talks on a theme, Jesuits offering daily Mass, Reconciliation, a Healing Mass, and optional private consultations with retreat leaders, outdoor stations of the cross and generous amounts of free time for personal prayer and reflection.

This is a special gift you can give yourself by taking time away from one's busy life. In the silence we hear His voice and gain understanding and peace. This weekend will be co-ed. All are welcome and no one is ever turned away if the suggested donation is beyond your means.

If interested, please go HERE. For any questions please call the parish office: (732) 842-3963 and ask for Steve Salese's contact information.

Exodus & Exile from St. Paul Center

“Journey Home” this Lent with an upcoming program, Exodus and Exile, presented by St. Paul Center, led by Scott Hahn and John Bergsma. 

Exodus & Exile – St. Paul Center

Free, but see cancellation policy below:

There is no cost to joining the Exodus & Exile Lenten Challenge. You will be receiving a Lent-long free trial of our all-access Gold Membership, which is usually $25 per month. Following Lent (on April 8), we ask for $25 of support per month to continue your all-access status, but you can cancel anytime before April 8, and you won’t be charged anything. Free!

Soup for Soul Series

Looking for some spiritual nourishment this Lent?

Come to our Lenten Soup for the Soul Evenings!

Join us for some soup, fellowship, prayer and reflection to feed your body, mind, heart, and soul!

2024 Evenings of Reflection

February 21, March 4, March 11, March 18

6:00PM – 8:30PM

5:30 – 6:00 Arrival and Registration

6:00 – 7:00 Simple Lenten Soup Supper

7:00 – 8:30 Program

San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship for 2/12/2024 – 2/18/2024

Annual Catholic Appeal

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal

The 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal launched on February 24-25, and we are humbled by the response of our faithful parishioners. Your support sustains the sacred ministries throughout the Diocese of Trenton, allowing us to spread God’s love and grace far and wide. If you haven’t had the opportunity to contribute, we invite you to visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page and select St Catharine Church, Holmdel as the parish to receive credit for your gift. Alternatively, you may pick up a pledge form at the back of the church. St Catharine’s goal for the ACA 2024 is $140,000. Thank you for your support!

Please consider supporting this important appeal which helps both St. Catharine and the Diocese. If you have any questions, contact Bob Buus HERE.