Groups and Socities

The Holy Innocents Society is a diocesan society whose membership is dedicated to the spiritual welfare of Special Children of all ages; autistic, blind, mentally challenged, emotionally or physically handicapped, neurologically impaired or learning disabled.
Classes at St. Mark’s meet September through May on Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
For more inforamtion call St. Marks's at 732-449-6364 ext. 100

The Rev. John F. Welsh Council 3231 is a family oriented fraternal organization that proudly serves our parishes, and is over 50 years old. The Knights support such organizations as the Holy Innocent, Friends of Special Children, Madonna House and Birthright. Based on the principles of Unity, Charity, Fraternity and Patriotism you will find Knights quietly involved in virtually every church ministry. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday at St. Denis and the 4th Wednesday at St. Mark’s.
For more information visit www.kofc.3232.org

 

The Msgr. Thomas U. Reilly Council 5611 was founded on September 14, 1964 through the efforts of Orville Snyder Jr., who was well known locally for his volunteerism. It is named after Msgr. Reilly, who was for many years pastor of St Margaret Parish. The Msgr. Thomas U. Reilly Council works closely with the following parishes: St. Rose (Belmar), Sts. Catharine and Margaret (Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Wall) and St. Teresa Calcutta,, providing funds for various projects, including the People with Intellectual Difficulties Drive, high school scholarships and local charities

The Msgr. Thomas U. Reilly Council meetings are held at the St. Rose Church Parish Hall located at 603 7th Ave., Belmar, N.J.
For More information visit http://kofcnj5611.org/council-5611/ or email Gabe Viscardi at [email protected]

The Holy Name Society of the Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta is a Catholic men’s group open to men of all ages dedicated to serving the Parish and the community and helping its members grow in their Faith. The HNS meets on the first Monday of each month at 7pm at Ascension Worship Site for a short prayer service, followed by a business meeting in Msgr. O’Hara Hall (under the church). All men, 18 years old and up, are welcome.

The Third Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel is an association of lay people who, in response to a call from God promise to live the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and under its guidance
To learn more visit https://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/third-order or email James Morrisey at [email protected]

The world-wide Legion of Mary was started in Dublin, Ireland on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity, September 7, 1921, by Frank Duff, Servant of God. 

The Legion is organized on the model of the most efficient army of ancient Rome. The enemy here are those resisting the will of God. So, sustained by the Holy Spirit, Legionnaires battle to grow in personal sanctification and to bring God, through Mary, to the world. "The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church" to quote Pope John XXIII. Pope John Paul II called the Legion of Mary a movement of lay people which the church today calls to share in the priesthood of Christ. Membership is composed of practicing Catholics desiring to fulfill their role in the church's apostolate through the Legion. Active members enter a Praesidium as a Probationary for three months and experience the duties that the Legion requires. 

For those who cannot perform the duties of active members, auxiliary membership, requiring a few daily prayers with the Rosary, is the basis of a large supporting body for the works and success of the Legion. 

The Presidium of the Church of Saint Rose, Belmar is named "Our Lady, Star of the Sea." The next higher council is the "Immaculate Conception Curia" of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The highest counsel is the "Conciliune Legionis" in Dublin. Frank Duff, Alfonso Lambe and Edel Quinn are deceased members who have been declared "Servant of God" or "Blessed" on the journey to being declared Saints. 

 Contact St. Rose Church 732-681-0512

Court Saint Elizabeth #1486

Catholic Daughters of the Americas® is the largest international Catholic Women’s Organization in the world. Headquarters are in New York City with Courts throughout the Americas.

Court St. Elizabeth was founded in 1948 and currently has 150 active members from as far away as Florida. The organization is a social and fraternal one with a mission to enhance the spiritual and social lives of its members while making significant charitable contributions on the parish, local, state, national and international levels. Membership is open to all Catholic Women who are at least 18 years old.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in Msgr. O’Hara Hall, Ascension Worship Site. Attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory. Participation as a member of one of the many Committees is expected of local members.
For more information visit: https://www.stocp.org/catholic-daughters-of-the-america/