The Catholic Daughters, Court St. Denis is supporting a precursor to “The Giving Tree” for the needy children assisted by the Tutwiler Clinic in Tutwiler, Mississippi, where Santa comes early, so to speak.  The first week in December there is a great celebration where children from 70+ families receive gifts, all donated by those who can.  During the month of October we will be collecting the following gifts: dolls, board games, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, infant and preschool toys, children and infant clothing: lightweight jackets, hoodies, for adults: gently used clothing in large sizes.  We will collect through Sunday, October 30th.  Look for collection boxes in the gathering space of the church and also at the chapel.  For more information about this worthwhile endeavor visit http://www.tutwilerclinic.org/.

Join us for a night of food and fun in the St. Denis Parish Center on Saturday, October 21st, 5-8 pm.  Enjoy spaghetti and meatballs with green and side salads, soda/water, coffee and dessert.  The Knights of Columbus will have a 50/50 raffle and there will be door prizes, too.  Adults-$20 and children- $10.  You may dine in or take out.  Please call the parish office at 732-223-0287 for more information or to reserve a spot by October 17, 2023.

Join Pastor Mary Farnham and Father Bill for the next “edition” of the Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue which will be a reflection on the Sunday Readings from our respective traditions, almost all of which are the same.  We will meet on the following Wednesdays from 11 am-12 noon at Holy Trinity Hall and from 7-8 pm at St. Denis Parish Center.  Each week we'll study the Scripture for the upcoming weekend.  Please mark your calendars: Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 8, 15.  It is a great time for reflection on the Gospels and sharing faith and fellowship and a little food with the “food for thought.”

As part of the 106^th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima appearing to the children, the America Needs Fatima organization is coordinating 22,000 Rosary Rallies across America on October 14.  We will be holding one at St. Denis on Saturday, October 14 at Noon outside the Rectory by the Stations of the Cross Monuments, Rain or Shine.  Feel free to bring a chair if you like.

Do you or someone you know have an interest in becoming Catholic?  Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist and wants to change that? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of becoming a full member of the Church.  When: Wednesday, October 4th at 7 pm                                Where: St. Denis Rectory Office.  For information about becoming Catholic please contact Eileen Ziesmer at (732)223-0287 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are experiencing the loss of someone in your life we welcome you to join with others who are bereaved to share in your loss. Through mutual sharing with guidance this series will offer support, prayer and work on answering questions about loss, grief, coping and potential for renewal of self and hope. Join us on Thursdays,10-11 am at the Rectory. Contact Eileen Ziesmer at (732) 223-0287 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know you plan to attend or with any questions! All are welcome!

Ladies, Walking with Purpose is so much more than a Bible study! It’s where faith flourishes and friendships blossom. We hope some of these recent WWP NJ Shore survey results inspire you to join us for our next WWP season My Catholic faith is stronger: 91%,  My relationship with Christ is stronger: 94%,  Prayer lives have improved since starting WWP: 98%,  My appreciation for the sacraments has grown: 92%,  Would recommend WWP to a friend: 99%. The next WWP NJ Shore season starts October 2023.  Please go to www.wwpnjshore.com for more information.

St. Denis Men's Group is a faith study group for Catholic men at the Jersey Shore, coordinated from St. Denis Parish. The group meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Parish Center, from 6-7 pm. For more information contact the St. Denis rectory at 732-223-0287.