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Sacraments
and Devotions
Mass
Schedule
If you
are a visitor to or a parishioner of St. Bonaventure, we want you
to know how welcome you are – whether you have come from another
part of the country or simply from another parish in the New York,
New Jersey area.
Thanks,
in part, to your generosity, we are able to celebrate the Church’s
liturgy here in a fitting and beautiful way. As you join us
we ask that you always come dressed comfortably, but modestly for
Mass.
Winter
Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
(Subject to change on holidays)
Summer
Schedule
(July 4th weekend until Labor Day, inclusive)
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00
& 11:30 a.m.
Daily
Mass
(In the
chapel on Rte 35 at Washington Avenue)
Monday - Saturday – 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament
of Reconciliation
Every Saturday: 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
after the last Mass. Arrangements must be made at least one
month in advance. Families must be registered and
sponsors are required to present a letter of eligibility from the
Pastor of their parish.
Marriage
The policy at Saint Bonaventure concerning the celebration of
marriage has been established in order to maintain a sense of
order in the life of the parish community. The celebration
of the Sacrament of Marriage is one component within the
worshipping life of our parish family. Therefore, in order
to maintain order the following requirements must be
met. Either the bride or groom must be a registered
parish member and living within the parish boundaries one year
prior to setting a wedding date. Arrangements for marriage
are to be made one year in advance as set down in the “Common
Policy for Marriage” established by the Bishops of New
Jersey.
So
as to allow adequate time between marriage ceremonies fixed times
have been established. The times are Friday evenings
at 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m.
Marriages are not celebrated on Sundays or holidays.
It is recommended that you do not book a reception until you have
verified the availability of a time and date with the Church.
Religious
Education program
The
parish religious education program, formerly known as C.C.D.
(Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), prepares the children of
the parish to live a Christian life within the Catholic
Church. Beginning with kindergarten and moving on through
8th grade students are taught the rudiments of the faith and
prepared for entry into the sacramental life of the Church.
The classes meet on the following days from September to May:
KINDERGARTEN
THRU Grade 6
Wednesday
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
JUNIOR
HIGH
Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Spiritual
Devotions and Parish Organizations
The
aim of the parish is to make you feel spiritually alive, active
and happy. St. Bonaventure invites you to participate in the
many societies and other spiritual devotions to make you feel
welcome.
Eucharistic
Adoration
Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament is held every First Friday in the Chapel
from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., for the intentions of world peace
and the spiritual well being of the parish and our families.
You are welcome to make a visit and spend some time in prayer and
adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. The day closes with
Benediction.
Novena
(Celebrated on the following days immediately after the 8:00
a.m. mass)
Saturday
- Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday - St. Anthony Novena
First Friday - Sacred Heart Novena
Altar
Rosary Society
The Altar
Rosary Society has great devotion to the Blesses Mother. The
society prays the Rosary at monthly meetings and provides
spiritual support to all members. The society sponsors a
variety of social events. Its members assist the parish when
needed, with a variety of fund-raising activities. The Altar
Rosary Society is open women of all ages and meets on the 1st
Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the parish center.
Catholic
Daughters of America
Court St.
Bonaventure of the Catholic Daughters of America is an
organization of Catholic women who come together to pray and
undertake projects to assist those who are in need.
There activities help various religious and civic groups to ease
the financial and physical needs that they may encounter.
The court meets on the 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:30 p.m. in
the parish center.
Holy
Name Society
The Holy
Name Society honors the name of Jesus and has monthly meetings to
discuss how it can help the parish in a spiritual and temporal
way. The society is open to men of all ages and meets
on the 1st Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the parish center.
Caregivers
of Ocean County
A group
of St. Bonaventure volunteers joined together with the other
Christian churches and members of other faiths in Ocean County
assist the sick and shut-ins by visiting, shopping or driving them
to doctors appointments. Their many hours of service help to
alleviate the burden of other family members who may live at a
distance from their loved ones. All members of the parish
are welcome to become a Caregiver and volunteer their time.
Senior
Citizens
The seniors of Lavallette
meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday s of the month. The
meetings bring the senior members of the community together to
socialize with one another sharing in various activities.
The activities may include a luncheon, picnic, or an informative
meeting with a guest speaker. All senior members of the
parish and civic community are welcome.
Arts
& Crafts Guild
The women
from Lavallette and the surrounding area come together every
Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and work on various handicrafts such
as needle point, crocheting, and other crafts. Each
summer they sponsor a craft sale called: “Christmas in August”
and donate their proceeds to the various churches and religious
groups in Lavallette.
Bingo
Bingo
games are held throughout the year
Winter
Schedule
September
to June - Tuesdays - 12:30 p.m.
Summer
Schedule
July and August –
Wednesday & Sunday Evenings – 7:30 p.m.
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