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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mass is celebrated on Sunday at 10 a.m., on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing.
The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held February 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, juice, dessert and a beverage. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Take-away is available. Contact Father Charlie at 898-6071 or 561-2310.
The entrance is at the corner of Third and Peach streets. The handicap entrance is located on Third Street.
Services are said by Pastor the Rev. Charles Sasso-Crandall. Call 561-2310 or see our web page stmarksepiscopal.info for information.        
                        
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish
Saint Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish consists of St. Joseph Church, St. Martin de Porres Church, and St. Anthony of Padua Church.
The Mass schedule at each location is as follows:
St. Joseph Church holds weekday Masses at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.; Saturday at 4:15 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. A Spanish Mass is held Sunday at 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph Church is located at 226 French St.
St. Martin de Porres Church has Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. St. Martin de Porres Church is located on Egg Harbor Rd. and Park Ave.
St. Anthony of Padua Church has Saturday Mass at 5:15 p.m. and Sunday Masses at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The 6:30 p.m. Mass will be followed by Youth Group. St. Anthony of Padua Church is located at 285 Route 206.
Confession will be held at St. Joseph Church from 3:15 to 4 p.m, on Saturdays before Mass, daily before or after Mass, or upon request.
The parish food pantry is open to the public every Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and in the evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is located at the French St. side of the convent.
Baptisms are held the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Preparation sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please call the parish office to schedule as early as possible.
The parish office, located at St. Joseph’s Church, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For information on RCIA contact the parish office.
The Rev. Thomas S. Donio serves as pastor. For more information call 704-5945 or visit www.stmarymtcarmelhammonton.parishesonline.com.   

Hammonton Baptist Church
Worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. for adults. Sunday School Hour for children up through fourth grade is provided during Morning Worship Service.
Mid-week prayer and Bible study for adults meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Kids Kraft Korner is held on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is free for grades K through sixth. Meet in the church basement for crafts, a Bible story and snacks.
Hammonton Baptist Church is located on the corner of Third and Vine Streets. For more information contact the church by phone at 561-6867, by e-mail at hbc08037@verizon.net or visit www.hammontonbaptist.org.

Victory Bible Church
Sunday Worship services are held at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adult and children’s Sunday school are held at 10 a.m.
Junior church services (ages 4 to 11) are held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday evening Bible study/prayer services are held at 7 p.m. Teen R.O.C.K. Youth Group for seventh through twelfth grade is at 7 p.m. and AWANA Ministry for children ages Pre-K through sixth grade is at 6:45 p.m.
Pastors are Anthony Parise and Samuel Mascioli.
The church is located at 816 S. Egg Harbor Rd. For more information call 567-4466 or visit www.vbc4me.org for other events and Bible studies.                                     

First United Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church of Hammonton has services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, with nursery at the 10:30 service and Sunday School for kids of all ages. There will be a coffee hour after each service.
Bible for Beginners will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The public is invited to all studies.
A Blue Grass Night will be held every fourth Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on participating, please contact Ginger Scott at 289-0053.
There will be a parent support group meeting, “Parents Supporting Parents,” for those raising a child with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges on the second Thursday of every month. The meeting runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. For more information contact the church at 561-1537.
The church is located at 398 Bellevue Ave. Pastor Ernie Williams is pastor. The church can be reached by calling 561-1537. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
      
Hammonton Assembly of God
The Hammonton Assembly of God will have Life Lessons for all ages at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday services will be at 10 a.m. Prayer service will be held Sunday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Healing Room is on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are appreciated.
Royal Rangers for boys and M-Pact will be on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. REACH Youth Ministry for ages 12 through 12th grade will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Other various groups meet throughout the week.
The church is located at 272 N. Route 206. The Rev. Dan McAnney is Lead Pastor. Call 561-1239 for information or visit www.hammontonassembly.org or find us on Facebook.

Presbyterian Church
English Worship is held at 11 a.m. on Sundays, and Communion is given the first Sunday of each month. Church is provided during worship service for children ages 3 through 9. Nursery is also provided for infants no older than 3.
Spanish Worship is held at 9:30 a.m. followed by Spanish Sunday School at 11 a.m. Coffee will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Communion is given the second Sunday of each month.
Opening exercises for pre-k through fifth grades start at 9:30 a.m., and all Sunday School classes for pre-K through adults will begin at 10 a.m.
Nursery is provided for parents wishing to attend one of the church’s adult classes. Free refreshments are served during fellowship time immediately following service.
Youth Group meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the church in the teen lounge.
Chancel Choir rehearsal for adults and teenagers is held on Sundays at 9 a.m.
Bible Study is held in the conference room Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. English as a Second Language is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
AA (English) meets Fridays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. AA (Spanish) meets Fridays at 6 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop #58 meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Boys 10-and-a-half to 18 years old may join. Adults are also welcome.
Cub Scout Pack #58 meets on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Age required to join is seven (or child must be in first grade) and must be no older than 10-and-a-half years old.
The Food Pantry and Clothing Ministry are open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon for those who are in need.
The Hammonton Presbyterian Church is located at 326 Bellevue Ave. Call 561-0168 or visit www.hammontonpres.org for information.

Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel holds two Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The coffee station is open up to five minutes prior to each service.
On the fourth Sunday of the month, a service is held at Innova Nursing Home at 2 p.m. On the second Saturday of the month there is a men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. See the website for location.
Other services include: Men’s Bible study at 7 p.m. on Mondays; Most Excellent Way, a faith-based addiction recovery support group meeting on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Adult Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., with childcare for children under 5; Jr. and Sr. Youth Group meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Women’s Bible Study is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Check the website for special events at www.calverychapelhammonton.org or call 704-8778 for information.

Temple Beth El Reconstructionist Synagogue
Hebrew School is every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adult education, community programs and Shabbat Services are held once a month.
All are invited to discover what is wonderful about this community.
Call 561-7217 for more information or visit www.tbenj.org.
Temple Beth El is located at 642 Bellevue Avenue in Hammonton.

The Upper Room
The Upper Room Sunday services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (with a free dinner following service).
Wednesday Bible teaching is at 6:30 p.m.
The Upper Room is a charismatic church and outreach mission serving the needs of the community. Pastor Mary Materniak is the senior pastor and founder.
The Upper Room Church and Outreach Mission is located at 15 Horton Street. For more information call Pastor Mary at 470-3336 or visit www.theupperroomchurch.net.

Rosedale Baptist Church
Worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. Dedicated classes are available for pre-primaries, primaries, juniors, teens and adults. A fully-staffed nursery is available for all services.
On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. a mid-week Prayer and Bible study for all ages is held. Teens are invited to the Teen Slice Youth Group while children in sixth grade and younger are invited to Bible Club where children will be taught through Bible memorization, activities, and lessons.
Transportation services are available for all services by calling the number below. For more information, please contact the church by phone at 561-4208 or visit the website at www.rosedalebaptistchurch.com.

New Beginning Christian Fellowship LLC
New Beginning Christian Fellowship meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for morning worship service and each Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Bible study. All are welcome. Come bless the Lord with us. Pastor is Steven Goodwin. They are located at 893 12th Street in Hammonton. For more information call 270-7082.