DIOCESAN DATEBOOK

To learn more about these upcoming events in the Diocese of Trenton, visit TrentonMonitor.com and click on NEWS>DIOCESE.

Diocesan Blue Mass April 13

Recognizing the work and dedication of law enforcement personnel serving in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the Celebration of Law Enforcement, or Blue Mass and Luncheon, will be held at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold.

For more information, visit bluemass.org

USCCB ANNUAL CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL APRIL 29-30

The collection funds U.S. dioceses that are unable to provide ministry to the faithful who live there. Home mission activities directs its support to evangelization, catechesis, the promotion of parish life and the training of priests, deacons, religious and lay ministers. Home mission activities may be centered at the parish, diocesan, interdiocesan or national level.

More information may be found at usccb. org/committees/catholic-home-missions

CATECHESIS SERIES IN MAY BOTH VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON

The Art of Catechesis series will be offered online on May 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30-8:30 p.m., and in person May 9 and 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Church, 300 Ludlow Ave., Spring Lake. The six-hour series is a foundational course toward the diocesan Certificate in Catechesis, focused on formation and resources, and is open to new and seasoned catechists and those discerning the role.

To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis-1. For questions contact Michelle Angelo, mangelo@ dioceseoftrenton.org.

ORDINATIONS IN DIOCESE, MAY 20 AND JUNE 3

Thirteen men will be raised to the Order of Deacon during a May 20 Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 151 N. Warren St., Trenton. Of the 13, 10 will serve their parishes as permanent deacons, while the remaining three will continue their studies and prepare for priestly ordination next year.

On June 3 at 10 a.m., Rev. Mr. Kevin Hrycenko, a transitional deacon, will be ordained a priest in St. Joseph Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Look forward to reading about the ordinands in the May issue of The Monitor Magazine and the June issue which will feature ordination coverage.

Featured Selections:

Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit - William Dawson

Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord - Undine Smith Moore

Go Down, Moses - B.E. Boykin

Gospel Mass - Robert Ray

Special Guests

Absalom Jones Inspirational Choir Elmwood Concert Singers A

For tickets and information: 609-434-2781 -www.capitalsingers.org