2022 tax statements are available from the parish office. You can call or e-mail the office (office@stpioparish.com) if you would like to receive one. We can mail the statement to your home or your e-mail address!
As a reminder, if you gave online, your statement is available now directly from Parish Giving, just log in to your account.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
12:00 NOON
On the lawn at Sacred Heart Church
We will collect voluntary monetary donations for our local animal shelter
“If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity,
you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.”-St. Francis of Assisi
Please open the above attachment called Act Now!
Tell the Federal Government to DO NO HARM to Catholic Health Care Ministries.
For further information visit https://www.usccb.org/do-no-harm
Thank you and God Bless you all!
We sadly announce the passing of Fr. Fred Kochan on Saturday, October 1st. Fr. Fred was a beloved fixture at St. Pio’s and will be greatly missed. God rest your soul, Fr. Fred.
We implore your kindness, O God, for Fr. Fred Kochan, your servant and Priest, that, as you made him a steward of your mysteries on earth, so you may bring him to be nourished by their truth and reality as unveiled in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
For details regarding funeral services, please click on the link below.
https://www.ryanfuneralhome.com/obituary/ReverendFrederick-Kochan
A Note of Thanks from Fr. Joy
I wish to thank everyone who participated in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of my Priestly Ordination on Saturday by coming for the Mass and then to the St. Pio Parish Center to celebrate. You truly made me feel welcomed and loved.
Many thanks go out to all who made this wonderful event possible by organizing and cooking: Marta, Joyce, Pat, Laura, Connie, Maribeth, kitchen staff: Joe, Stephen, Greg and Bill. Those who made desserts: Jane, Dianne, Kathy and Judy. Also, Ginny, John, Fr. Joe and others who worked so hard behind the scenes. Everything was perfect. The food was delicious and all enjoyed. I will never forget the beautiful big cake made on my behalf. It was truly a joyous event.
Thank you also for the wonderful greeting cards, personal good wishes and gifts. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
With prayerful good wishes and personal regards,
Fr. Joy
Sacred Heart: All Masses will be held in the Church. Masks & Social Distancing Required. Capacity limits will apply (100 persons).
Christmas Eve: 2:00pm* and 4:00pm
Christmas Day: 8:30am* and 10:00am
*Livestreamed from Sacred Heart in Bayhead
*Watch the 2:00pm or 8:30am Masses LIVE – click LIVE on our Homescreen at mass time
or watch anytime later by going to our Video Library.
St. Pio Parish: All Masses will be held in the Church. Masks & Social Distancing Required. Capacity limits will apply (150 persons).
Christmas Eve: 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Christmas Day: 10:00am
Wishing your family a Most Blessed Christmas!
Signup for the Bible Study for the Book of JAMES…..Pearls for Wise Living
JAMES is one of the most practical books in the Bible. Like the book of Proverbs, it is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. These teachings speak to all those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith.
This 11 WEEK STUDY offers “pearls for wise living” by giving practical solutions to handle and sanctify everyday circumstances…to help us be more “Christlike”. See how God’s Wisdom helps us to face suffering, temptation, and the storms of life.
WHEN: Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30AM
WHERE: Sacred Heart Parish Hall
START DATE: Wednesday October 21, 2020
COST: $20 (covers workbook)
QUESTIONS: Barbara Turro 732-903-7551 or email: barbara.turro@gmail.com
CHECKS TO: SACRED HEART CHURCH (Memo: BIBLE STUDY)
MAIL TO: Barbara Turro, 1103 Barnegat Lane, Mantoloking, NJ 08738
When registering please include your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE & EMAIL ADDRESS.
Many of you may be familiar with Valentine House – their residents are the recipients of our Giving Tree gifts at Christmas. The Joan Valentine House in Point Pleasant Beach is a 40-bed residential health care facility dedicated to providing mentally ill residents with the safe, healthy, pleasant, caring environment they deserve. Managed by The Ocean Housing Alliance, Inc. a NJ nonprofit corporation comprised of family members and friends of the mentally ill. They are committed to the total care of each resident, which includes full housing provisions, coordination of health care providers, and various additional support services to give residents the opportunity to experience a decent quality of life. The House is totally self-sustaining and dependent upon donations to operate.
Sacred Heart Church has received a donation of $5,000, our parish is matching that donation from our Charitable Giving Account and we are asking parishioners to join in on the challenge and all together match the donation with another $5,000 for a total of $15,000. We ask your support, no gift is too small, together we can help this happen! Please make your check payable to Sacred Heart Church and write Valentine House in the memo field.
Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. For upcoming dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or reach us by email at hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.
Media reports have indicated significant spikes in Corona virus cases in 21 states that have re-opened or relaxed restrictions. As we approach the first weekend of public, in-church Masses, I remind the Diocese of our directions, lest there be any confusion:
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