Service and Outreach

Our Altar Sewing & Crafts Guild was formed in October, 1914, making our group the oldest continuously serving organization in the Parish. We even pre-date St. Catharine School and St. Margaret Church!
We make the linens for the altars, we make the Baptismal bibs for our newly Baptized babies, we make warm hats for newborns and preemies, and we support the Parish and the School with the proceeds from our Craft Fairs. We do a lot with the very few members that we currently have.
Call to join or get more information 732-449-0059

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/

St. Denis Chapter
 CDA, Court St. Denis supports national charities such as Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Relief Services. Flower sales at Christmas and Easter provide a scholarship for a young woman entering Catholic high school.  The court also provides First Communion outfits to two families in need, collects items needed by the Tutwiler Clinic in Mississippi, serves a dinner at The Center in Asbury Park, helps to serve a dinner to assist St. Gregory's Food Pantry in Pt. Pleasant, and supports The Doves.  Meetings are on the second Thursday of the month (except July & August) in Msgr. O'Connor Hall (church basement) at 6:30 pm.  New members are always welcome!
 

The Community Outreach Ministry will be focused helping those in need, starting in our local community to different areas of the globe. Feeding the hungry, helping the sick, assisting the elderly, and cleaning up the community will be simple missions for the start of this transformed ministry.

The C.O.M. is being led by young parishioners, who will be planning fun and exciting parish events to directly help those in need in our local community.  This will be a “hands-on” ministry that is looking for others that want to help make a difference.  If interested in finding out more information, please contact John Natale, Jr. by text: (732) 546-6177 or email:  [email protected].
or visit https://www.stcatharine-stmargaret.org/com/

The Knit Wits is a ministry of ladies that use their talents to serve others with gifts of their products to Elizabeth Ministry babies, nursing homes, oncology and other patients and Madonna House.  They work at home and meet monthly for social gathering and sharing works. 

Contacts: 
Isabella Shannon  [email protected] 732-681-565 
Eileen O’Connell 732-280-2143

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 Good Samaritan Ministry accepts requests for assistance from parishioners who need assistance with transportation to Mass, for doctor appointments, for physical therapy, or for grocery shopping. Volunteers are also available to help homebound parishioners by picking up groceries or prescriptions when needed. Good Samaritan Ministry – Request for Service. Completed Forms can be sent in to the Parish Rectory, or you can call Art & Peggy Geiger at 732-774-8274 for more information or to place your Request by phone.

Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry consists of members from the parishes of; St. Catharine- St. Margaret, St. Rose, St. Denis, St. Marks, St. Teresa Calcutta, and Holy Innocents.

Mission Statement

Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry agrees with the Catholic Church that the right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights. As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition, and it is our goal to affirm, educate and participate in that defense of human life, particularly from the evils of abortion and euthanasia.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month, and we organize a variety of activities. For more information visit Pro-Life or email Mary Reilly at [email protected]

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of St. Rose Parish was formed to help people during times of emergency, sudden crisis, or financial difficulty. A small group of parishioners visit people in temporary need of assistance with food or household bills and expenses, and try to respond to their needs. But the primary role of the Vincentian is not to pay the bills, furnish groceries, or clothe someone. The role of the Vincentian is to provide loving and compassionate interest in individuals. If that interest calls for food, clothing or other assistance, so be it. However, it is in loving that the contact with Christ emerges. That contact with Christ is what separates the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from just another social agency.

To learn more about how to grow in faith and charity, visit http://www.strosebelmar.com/srb/Ministries/St.%20Vincent%20de%20Paul/


St. Denis Chapter
Our active and energetic Vincentians are dedicated to extending help to those in crisis who reside in the areas served by our parish. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm in Msgr. O'Connor Hall (church basement). Information on working with or contributing to the Conference may be found on the St. Vincent de Paul link on the parish website.
http://www.churchofstdenis.org/index.php/parish-ministries/st-vincent-depaul-society
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY UPDATE:
Location: Msgr. O’Connor Hall (lower level of church)
Until further notice: There will be curbside pick-up of prepackaged food with appropriate social distancing. Questions or special food needs? Please call our hotline number at 732-223-1383

St. Catharine Spring Lake Chapter- Click link to website

Holy Innocents Chapter
St. Vincent de Paul Society is an outreach ministry of our parish which consists of members who, through their wholehearted volunteer efforts, try to touch the lives of those around us in our community by providing food donated from our parish, Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday programs, assistance with rent and utility bills, support and fellowship.

For assistance or to volunteer, call: 732-922-4242 x24