You are invited to Be Joyful in the Lord, a Concert of Sacred Music
Sunday, July 12 3:30PM, OLL
Participants in the NPM Metuchen Summer Choral Festival will present a concert entitled Be Joyful in the Lord.
- A reception will follow.
- A freewill offering benefits the NPM Metuchen Chapter.
Three conductors, including our music director Jim Cole and his predecessor Thom DeLessio, have honed this Festival Choir and Orchestra over five days to present extraordinary sacred choral music including works of John Rutter, Joel Raney, G.F. Handel, Elaine Hagenberg, Randall Thompson, J.S. Bach, Mack Wilberg and many others.
Come and be nourished by the joyful, contemplative, prayerful, and celebratory aspects of our faith and our music. For more information see www.npmmetuchen.org or contact Festival Director, Jim Cole at npmchoralfestival@gmail.com.
Starfish Food Collection
July 11/12
The food collection for the Summer Picnic food distribution will take place next weekend, July 11/12. All types of nonperishables are welcome, but we are especially in need of baked beans, canned chicken, canned meals, canned potatoes, microwaveable rice, canned fruit/applesauce, pasta sauce, peanut butter, condiments, crackers/cookies, beverages and snacks. Paper goods and toiletries would also be appreciated. Please do not donate food items beyond their "Use by" date. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Starfish Food Distribution
Sunday, July 12, 7:30 pm
We will be moving food from the food pantry and sorting it on Sunday evening, July 12 at 7:30 pm. We are really in need of some strong people who can help us move the food, as well as others who can sort food and label bags. If you can help, please come to Community Hall.
Monday, July 13, 9:00 Am
We will be packing food bags for our Starfish clients on Monday, July 13. If you would like to help, please come to Community Hall at 9:00 am. It usually takes about 1-1/2 to 2 hours but you are welcome to come and stay as long as you can.
Volunteers Needed
2026-27 weekly Faith Formation Program
Our Youth Faith Formation Program depends on the generosity of volunteers' time and talents. It is a commitment but one you will not regret undertaking. No experience is necessary. The Faith Formation Staff will train and support you. Please consider joining us. We need volunteers for both Catechist and Aide and Substitute positions. Please contact Nina Forestiere at faithformation@ollwhs.org with any questions.
Spark Youth Ministry - Summer Youth Nights
Mondays, June 22 & 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, August 3, 10 & 17
7:00 – 8:00 pm, Old Church Hall
We're happy to introduce our summer program called Summer Youth Nights! Our aim is to provide a weekly fellowship experience for the summer. Themes will vary and Monday. Open to rising 7th grade to 12th grade students. Email youthministry@ollwhs.org with questions.
Summer Choir
Like to Sing?
Our informal Summer Choir gathers each Sunday for the 10:30 am Mass throughout the summer months. No rehearsals, just show up and sing together. Contact Jim Cole at music@ollwhs.org or 908-534-2319 x 119 to get started.
