FAITH FOCUS

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Sunday Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m.
St. Mark’s annual English Tea will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church. Menu will include scones, English tea sandwiches (egg salad, fruited bread and cream cheese, minced ham and pickle), your choice served with a cup of tea (Russian, breakfast, Earl Gray). Cost is $5 -$5.50 depending on sandwiches and scones chosen. In addition a variety of homemade desserts will be available, separately priced. Raffles will be held during the Tea. Winner need not be present at drawing of prize or 50/50. Take away may be ordered at 561-2310.
See our web page at stmark’sepiscopal.info for more information. You can also contact Electra Burdick at 561-6588.
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 for information.

St. Joseph’s Church
Masses are held Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. and on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are held at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish). The Rev. Carmen A. Carlone and Rev. Ronald S. Falotico preside over Mass.
The church’s 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 Street side of the convent.
The Rectory’s office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There are no Saturday hours.
The church is located on the corner of Third and French streets. Visit www.st-josephparish.org. Call 561-0180 for more information.

Hammonton Baptist Church
Celebrating 148 years of Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Hammonton.
Worship services are held on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Nursery and Children’s Church are provided during morning worship and evening services.
Mid-week prayer and Bible study for adults meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
ABC Club for kids pre-k through sixth grade meet each Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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.

St. Anthony’s Church
Masses are held Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m., with Vigil Mass at 4:15 p.m.
Sunday Mass is held at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Baptisms are on any Sunday of each month. Parents are required to attend a preparation session. Please call to schedule as early as possible.
The Rev. Carmel Polidano presides over Mass. The church is located on Route 206. Visit the church’s web site at www.anthonyofpadua.org or call 561-3313 for information.
 

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 and Sunday School for kids of all ages. The church is located at 398 Bellevue Avenue in Hammonton and can be reached by calling 561-1537
Services will be held on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery will also be held at the 10:30 service. There will be a coffee hour after each service.
A Bible Study will be held on Thursdays and a New Testament Study at noon at the church. At 7 p.m. Bible for Beginners will be held. The public is invited to all studies. Attendees are asked to bring a Bible and may also bring their lunch.
A Blue Grass Night will be held every 4th Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on participating, please contact Ginger Scott at 287-0053.
On Saturday, May 17 the church will hold an Annual Auction from noon to 4 p.m. Please call Erma Woodman for pick-up of your sale items at 704-1701.
The church is located at 398 Bellevue Ave. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Contact the Rev. Kathy Kellett Chiovitt to register for Youth Group or choir, set up counseling appointments or wedding arrangements. Please call 561-1537.

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 service (ages four to 11) is held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday evening Bible study/prayer services are held at 7 p.m. Junior church is also available. A.W.A.N.A. meets at 6:45 p.m.
The National Day of Prayer provides each of us with a powerful opportunity to humble ourselves before God as we pray collectively for our nation, government leaders, media, churches, families and schools. Services will be held 7 p.m on Thursday, May 1st. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
The church is located at 816 S. Egg Harbor Rd. For more information call 567-4466 or visit www.vbc4me.org.

Hammonton Assembly of God
The Hammonton Assembly of God will be holding an evening worship service every third Saturday of the month from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Open for prayer at 8 a.m. daily, Sunday through Friday.
Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9 a.m.
Family Night is held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. including: Adult Bible Study, M Pact for girls and Royal Rangers for boys.
H2O Youth Service is held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m for children ages 12 to 17.
The church is located at 272 N. Route 206.
The Rev. Daniel McAnney is Senior Pastor. Call 561-1239 for information.www.hammontonassembly.org

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 three through nine. Nursery is also provided for infants no older than three.
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.

St. Martin’s Church
Altar Rosary Society is held the second Tuesday of the month. Mass times are 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Father Christopher Bakey is the pastor at St. Martin’s. The church is located on Egg Harbor Road. Call 561-4322 for more information.
Sunday morning service is held at 10 a.m. The coffee station is open up to five minutes prior to each service.

Calvary Chapel
On every fourth Sunday of the month, a service will be held at Innova Nursing Home.
There will be a Men’s Bible study at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings.
Junior and Senior Youth Group will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. An adult Bible Study and prayer with childcare for ages five to 11 will be held on Wednesdays beginning at 7 p.m.
On Thursdays Ladies Bible Study and Tiger Lights Martial Arts Ministry will be held at 7 p.m.
Visit www.calvarychapelhammonton.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.

St. James Lutheran Church
Thursdays feature Women’s Bible Study from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tiger Lights Martial Arts Ministry from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
St. James Lutheran Church is located at 1341 Mays Landing Road in Folsom. Call 561-4488 or send an e-mail to st.jamesfolsom@netzero.net for more info.