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Sister Catherine James Hanley OP, Taught in Catholic Schools Throughout the Area

 

Sister Catherine James Hanley, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, NY, died

Sunday, January 29, 2012, in Caldwell, NJ. She was 84 years of age. The daughter of the late James Patrick and Catherine Conner Hanley, she was born May 6, 1927, in Jersey City, NJ.

 

Sister Catherine James entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, NY on September 8, 1945, made her First Profession June 25, 1947, and Final Profession August 26, 1950. She earned her BA in English from Villanova University and her MA in English from Catholic University.

Obituary: Theresa M. Trakimas, of Gloucester City

Surrounded by her loving family, On January 22, 2012. (nee Sherrer) Age 89. Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of the late Alexander Trakimas. Predeceased by her treasured daughters Frances M. and Suzanne M., and her dear brothers and sisters. Devoted mother of Alexander Trakimas, Patricia Woodland (Richard), Joseph F. Trakimas (Jacqueline) and Ann Adams (Charles). Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6. Loving Mother-in-law of Barbara and Carole. Theresa was a 1939 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was a faithful and dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church. Theresa worked for the Rutgers Camden Law School Library from 1979 to 2004. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the church. Interment in Beverly National Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church Special Fund or St. Vincent DePaul Society: at the above Church address. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Theresa M. Trakimas. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

Obituary: Thomas F. Reed, of Gloucester City, Owner of Dockside Canvas, Rams Class of '59

(cnbnews.net) Surrounded by his loving family, on January 15, 2012. Age 70. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 51 years to Kathleen “Kass” (nee McGovern). Loving father of Thomas F. Reed, Jr. (Antoinette), Kathy Friedrich (Edward), Karen Jackson (Ray) and Brian Reed (Kathy). Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Melissa, Amanda, Raymond, Eddie, Sean, Steven, Briana, Cassie, Matt and Luke. Dear brother of Catherine Guinan, Dorothy Schone and Charles Reed.

 

Thomas earned the status of Master Fabric Craftsman while being the owner and operator of Dockside Canvas. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and was a proud member of the Notre Dame Club of South Jersey. GO IRISH!!  Tom graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1959. 

 

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and again on Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Lourdes Health Foundation, Our Lady Campaign: 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 08103. In the memo, please write: Thomas F. Reed.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Thomas F. Reed. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030  Ph:856-456-1142 

Gloucester City's Karen Jackson Named Orr Fellow

 

St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., announces that senior Melissa Jackson was recently named an Orr Fellow. 

Jackson from Gloucester City, is the daughter of Ray and Karen Jackson. She attended Gloucester Catholic High School and is a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Gloucester City.

Commonly referred to as the Orr Fellowship, the Governor Bob Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship provides an opportunity to soon-to-be college graduates to break into the professional world through paid positions with high-growth Indiana companies.

About 25 Orr Fellows are selected each year from a couple

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Obituary: Miriam Gorman Curtis, of Lawrenceville NJ, formerly of Gloucester City NJ

Miriam Gorman Curtis passed away peacefully at the age of 88, surrounded by her family on 22 November 2011.

Miriam was born on July 23 1923 in Gloucester City, New Jersey, the fifth of eight children. Her parents were John Francis Gorman and Mary Magdalen (Dell) Nowrey. Her surviving siblings are Joseph Gorman and Regina Pyrah of Gloucester City, NJ and a brother Raymond Gorman of Overland Park, KS.

After graduating from Gloucester Catholic High School, Miriam served in the USN WAVES during WWII and met her future husband, Robert Curtis (USMC), while both were on duty at Princeton, NJ.  They were married on May 18, 1946 at St Mary’s in Gloucester, and they recently celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary at St Ann’s Church, Lawrenceville, NJ.  In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by three children: Dr. Regina Curtis and spouse Douglas Forrest (Houston, TX), Robert (spouse Karen) Curtis, (Forked River, NJ), and Nancy (spouse Timothy) Hannan (South Windsor, CT); by four grandsons: Sean (and Kristine) Curtis, Timothy (and Sinead) Hannan, Casey Hannan, and Neal Hannan; and six great grandchildren: Ryan, Ava and Branden Curtis, Tadhg Hannan, and Kayla and Jaden Forrest.

A proud patriot, Miriam was a member of several veterans groups, including the WAVES National, Garden State WAVES, Women in the Armed Services for America, and the American Legion (Posts 447 and 414).  A faithful communicant at the Church of St Ann, Miriam was a member of St Ann’s Resurrection Choir, the Senior Choir, traveling with them to sing for the Pope in Rome, Italy in 1996.  She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, the League of Mary and several other organizations.  In the community, she was a member of the Women’s Bocce League, Club 5, and a Senior Mentor at the Patton J. Hill Elementary School.

Her hobby and passion was music: singing, playing the piano and the organ. She often provided the entertainment for family gatherings, on church and senior club outings, and simply at home for the immediate family. She was foremost a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was dearly loved and will be eternally missed.  The family surrounded her with love in her final days.  

 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday November 26, 2011 at 10 AM at The Church of St Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. Friends may call this evening from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. American Legion Post #414 will conduct services at 7:30 PM.

 

Interment at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Development Center, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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Mary A. Law, of Gloucester City Devoted Parishioner of Saint Mary Church-cnbnews.net

On November 9, 2011. Age 94. (nee Gogolin) Of Gloucester City.

 

Loving wife of 51 years to the
late Howarth Law, Jr. Loving mother of Mary K. Law and Howarth J. Law. Dear sister of Helen Prelas, the late Winnie Flagg and the late John Gogolin (surviving wife Lil).

 

Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was a devoted lifelong parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon in the church. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Christmas Fund: at the above church address. Please write in the memo: Mary A. Law.

 Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Mary A. Law. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 

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Letters: GROWING UP GLOUCESTER...The Junior Guild-cnbnews.net

Bill,

                Msgr Lucitt (Big Ed) (inset) was the driving force behind the St. Mary's men’s Guild that was started probably by Msgr Brick during the depression. Both priests were similar in nature, great heart, passionate and when something went wrong they took no prisoners.

 

 Big Ed was my first basketball and football coach in grammar school.

               

The men of the Guild made fishcakes on the first floor and delivered them and other food to the citizenship of Gloucester during those awful years of the depression.. During the war years, while I was in grammar school (St Marys), all the fellows were in the service

TERESA A. RODGERS, of Gloucester City, Faithful St. Mary Church Parishioner

RODGERS

Teresa A.

 

On September 29, 2011, (nee Casey) a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 86 years.  She is the beloved wife of the late James E. Rodgers, loving mother of James T. (Emily), Joseph (Patricia), Jeffrey, Gerald (Theresa) and the late John Rodgers, and cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Mrs. Rodgers was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and faithful parishioner of St. Mary’s Church.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:30am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am at St. Mary’s Church 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment to follow at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.  There will be no evening viewing.

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Geraldine M. "Geri" Dailey, St. Mary Church Parishioner; Past President of VFW Post 3620 Laides Aux.

On September 25, 2011. Age 65. (nee Leap) Formerly of Gloucester City and Phoenix, AZ. Loving wife of 40 years to the late  Vincent J. Dailey. Loving mother of   Vincent J. Dailey, Jr. and the late Matthew D. Dailey. Dear sister of Emma-Jean Murphy. Geri was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. She was the Past President of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post #3620 Ladies Auxiliary and a past committee member of Boy Scout Troop 185 in Bellmawr. Geri’s favorite hobby was to play bingo.   

 

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8^th, at 11 AM at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Geraldine M. Dailey Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Geraldine M. Dailey. 

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME:  851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.    Ph: 856-456-1142

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Bernadette M. Radano, formerly of Gloucester City, GCHS Class of '61; Washington Township Grade School Teacher

Bernadette M. Radano (nee Murphy), on September 2, 2011, of Washington Twp. Age 68.

Beloved wife of Albert Radano, for 45 years. Devoted mother of Michael Radano (Gina), and Brian Radano, Loving grandmom of Justin and Jake. Dear sister of Regina Saquella (Ralph), and the late Marie Bullock, Alice Gallagher, and George Murphy. Sister-in-law of Marie Murphy. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bernadette was a Kindergarden and first grade teacher in Washington Township. She taught the last 25 years at Thomas Jefferson Elementary. A former resident of Gloucester City she attended Saint Mary's Grammar School and graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1961.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 6 to 9pm Friday evening and 9 to 10am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11am at St. Mary’s RC Church, Gloucester City.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association, 333 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

 

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Daniel K Patton Jr., of Gloucester City; WW II Army veteran, Member of Local #322

On August 8, 2011. Age 93. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 64 years to Hazel M. (nee Nelson). Beloved father of Kathleen Blake (Stephen) of Upper Deerfield and Patricia Hause (Stephen) of Gloucester City. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Adeline, Kristine, Sherry and Meghan. Dear great-grandfather of Alexandria, Imogen, Bill, Stephanie, Jessica, Anabell, Declan and Thomas. Daniel was born, raised and lived his entire life in Gloucester City. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Daniel was a extremely devoted 70 year member of Union Local # 322 Plumbers and Pipefitters and served on the Executive Board for 3 terms. He was a parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C Church in Gloucester City and was a member of the Gloucester City Knights of Columbus Council # 674. Relatives, friends, Knights of Columbus and members of Local # 322 are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with U.S. Army Military Honors in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family prefers in lieu of flowers donations in Daniel’s memory to Saint Mary’s R.C. Church Memorial Fund: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Daniel Patton. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey under the online obituary of Daniel K. Patton, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through:  (McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME )

 

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Schools Make Kings Dream a Reality/ Catholic Star Herald

 

http://catholicstarherald.org/ THURSDAY, 30 JUNE 2011 13:21

WRITTEN BY CORLIS SELLERS

Photos by James A. McBride

The Pen Pals program, a diversity initiative sponsored and piloted by the Diocesan Racial Justice Commission, brought students together of different races and cultures. Although St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart schools are only a few miles apart geographically, they are culturally and ethnically worlds apart. The students of St. Mary’s of Gloucester City are primarily white and Catholic, and the students of Sacred Heart in Camden are primarily black and Latino and a significant number are Protestant.

Gloucester City Councilman Comments on 153 -Year- Old School Closing

By Sara Martino

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  The subject of the closing of St. Mary’s School came up at the recent Gloucester City Council meeting.

  Councilman Daniel Spencer, who is the chairman of the Development Committee for the school, said the situation has been discussed for at least 2 1/2 years prior to the closing announcement.

  “We met with Bishop Galante several years ago when the Bishop said he set up discussions with two other parishes that were also in trouble,” he said.

  “At that time, the school needed $400,000 to keep the doors open. Enrollment has been down because the parishioners could not afford the rise in the tuition. The school is a financial drain on the parish. Loans were taken out, “Spencer said.

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The Save St. Mary's School committee will meet tonight, Friday July 8 from 6 pm to 7 pm  at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monmouth Street at the railroad for an update as to the status of where "Save St. Mary's School" stands.  All are welcome to attend. 

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  Sister Nora Foley was born the daughter of a farmer and homemaker in Killarney, Ireland.

  She grew up with her three brothers and two sisters on a 100-acre farm, where one of their daily chores was to milk the cows before walking two and half miles to school.

 

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Save St. Mary Grammar School Committee Meeting Tonight at 8 PM -cnbnews.net

CNBNEWS.NET-The committee to Save St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City invite all those interested to attend tonight's Committee meeting, 8 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Monmouth Street at the railroad. The primary item on the agenda will be to calculate all money earned by fund raising and pledges to date. 

Committee member Jamie Hutchinson states, "We invite and encourage all to attend.  Anyone who has yet to make a pledge, but is still interested in doing so, will be able to do so at the meeting. Anyone with questions can feel free to email me at Jlhutch711@gmail.com "

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Catholic Star Herald: Gloucester City NJ-Saint Mary School Closing Mass

Thursday, 23 June 2011 13:30

Written by Admin2

In the top right photo, children raise their arms in prayer during the closing Mass for St. Mary School, Gloucester City, on Thursday June 16. The school, which opened in 1859, is closing this month because of declining enrollment and growing debt. Bottom left, a parent comforts a student; top left, a student cries on her way out of church.

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Saint Mary Grammar School - cnbnews.net

Dear Friends:

 

We read about miracles regularly in the Bible.   But how many of us believe in real modern day miracles?

 

I can tell you from a personal perspective that my family experienced one this past fall when my nephew was tragically injured in an accident.  Doctors did not expect him to survive the night.  But through the many, many prayers, the help of so many wonderful people, and the will and grace of God, my nephew is alive and well. 

BENEFIT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL -cnbnews.net

St. Mary's School in Gloucester City may have to close its doors for good due to financial reasons after 153 years of educating the children of Gloucester City. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Grammar School in the Camden Diocese and has taught many generations of families, so please come out for a night of food, drinks and fun and help us keep this 153 year old tradition alive! We will also have a 50/50 and Chinese auction. Tickets are $30 a person and are available at Sunshine Flower Shop or by contacting Angela Budesa at 856-834-4033 or Jen Raube at 856-981-3636.

 

June 25, 2011 - 7pm to 12am

Pine Grove Fire Hall

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LOCAL BUSINESSES HELP SAVE THE HAWKS I cnbnews.net

Every Monday in June HERE’S  THE SCOOP will be donating 100% of their profits to saving St. Mary school. 

 Located on Johnson Blvd. 

 at the corner of Monmouth St.     

Gloucester City NJ 

 

 

 

From June 13^th (Monday) until June 23^rd (Friday) DUFFY’S DELICIOUS CANDY STORE will be donating 25% of their profits to saving St. Mary school

 

Located at: 29 N. Broadway, Gloucester City

and 875 Mantua Pike in Woodbury

 

                 

~ Make Sure To Say You Are There To Support The Save St. Mary’s Fund ~

 

Saint Mary Grammar School a Community Treasure

 

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Camden Diocese Rep. Explains Why St. Mary Grammar School Has Been Closed-cnbnews.net

CNBNews Note: Angela Budesa, who has been working on the Save St. Mary Grammar School committee,  contacted Congressman Rob Andrews asking him for his help. The Congressman wrote to the Camden Diocese. Below is the response to the Congressman from Nicholas Regina, Executive Director, Catholic Schools, Camden Diocese.

Diocese of Camden
Office of Catholic Schools

June 16, 2011

Representative Robert Andrews
C/O Brandon Schantzer
515 Grove St
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Dear Representative Andrews,

Thank you for your recent letter regarding the closing of St. Mary School in Gloucester. Whenever we face situations like this, emotions run high and frustrations are many. I think it important you know that the pastors did not come to the decision to ask to close the school without great thought and discernment.

Domicans Have A Long History of Service in Gloucester City I cnbnews.net

 EDITOR's Note:  Camden Diocese Bishop Joseph Galante recently announced that Saint Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City NJ,  would be closing at the end of this school year after 153 years of service because of financial problems and low student enrollment. The Domican nuns were a big part of the school's history.  In 2009 Lois Stass wrote a two part article that appeared in the Gloucester City News about the nuns and Saint Mary School. As such we thought the public would enjoy reading it again as it reflects on the long history of St. Mary Grammar School. The link to the second part of the story appears below highlighted in red.

By Lois Staas

Gloucester City News

Most of the history of St. Mary School in Gloucester City is the history of the Order of the  Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

With great care and dedication, they have taught the children of Gloucester City for 126 years.

In 1873 at the request of Father Egbert Kars, the first four sisters arrived from Newburgh, NY, to become an enduring part not only of the Catholic Community of St. Mary’s, but all of Gloucester City and environs.

In the early days laity taught at St. Mary’s. Some of them were Henry Conaty, Mary Gorman, Katherine Murphy, Henry Phepoe, Hattie Thompson, and Annie Whittington.

PHOTO: THE FORMER ST. MARY CONVENT, Sussex and Ridgeway Streets 

 

Continue reading "Domicans Have A Long History of Service in Gloucester City" »

 Part II: Domicans Have a Long History of Service in Gloucester City

By Lois Staas

Gloucester City News

Most of the history of St. Mary School in Gloucester City is the history of the Order of the  Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

With great care and dedication, they have taught the children of Gloucester City for 126 years.

In 1873 at the request of Father Egbert Kars, the first four sisters arrived from Newburgh, NY, to become an enduring part not only of the Catholic Community of St. Mary’s, but all of Gloucester City and environs.

In the early days laity taught at St. Mary’s. Some of them were Henry Conaty, Mary Gorman, Katherine Murphy, Henry Phepoe, Hattie Thompson, and Annie Whittington.

PHOTO: THE FORMER ST. MARY CONVENT, Sussex and Ridgeway Streets 

 

By Lois Staas

Gloucester City News

Most of the history of St. Mary School in Gloucester City is the history of the Order of the  Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

With great care and dedication, they have taught the children of Gloucester City for 126 years.

In 1873 at the request of Father Egbert Kars, the first four sisters arrived from Newburgh, NY, to become an enduring part not only of the Catholic Community of St. Mary’s, but all of Gloucester City and environs.

In the early days laity taught at St. Mary’s. Some of them were Henry Conaty, Mary Gorman, Katherine Murphy, Henry Phepoe, Hattie Thompson, and Annie Whittington.

PHOTO: THE FORMER ST. MARY CONVENT, Sussex and Ridgeway Streets 

 

Video: Save Saint Mary Grammar School

video by Marty O'Connor

 

A video of the St. May's Save our School Vigil, held at the school, Cumberland and Sussex Streets, Gloucester City on June 6, 2011.

Gloucester City NJ: Catholic school needs $250,000 by June 30 | 6abc.com

by Nora Muchanic

Founded in 1858 as the first Catholic school in south Jersey, St. Mary's has become another victim to mounting debt and declining enrollment. It's a blow to families who consider it a treasure in the community.

"If we had been given more time maybe we could have prepared, raised more money, helped any way we can," said parent Kelly Devereaux.

Supporters are determined. They're leafleting door to door, planning fundraisers, soliciting donations and have started a Facebook page to keep everyone informed.

"We're all trying. We're raising money, we're handing out fliers, we're doing everything we can," said student Kelsey Collarin.

"I'd like to have been given information as to what we need to do to keep the school open, not just simply shut down, forget it, game over," said Chuck Wigginton of St. Mary's school board.

A spokesman for the Diocese says the school was warned it was in danger three years ago - and that it's unlikely St. Mary's will be kept open regardless of how much money is raised.

"Add up the numbers of students and the tuition and figure it in terms of paying and maintaining a school and paying the staff," said Father Peter Feuerherd of the Camden Diocese. "It's just that in the long term, numbers ...

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Church-sitting the 90-year-old building has become a second job for those whose names are on the weekly, around-the-clock schedule.

But Vassallo said the church is still home, despite a Camden Diocese decision to consolidate more than 100 parishes to less than 60. St. Mary’s is set to merge with Newfield’s St. Rose of Lima and Buena Borough’s Queen of Angels to become Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bishop Joseph Galante said the church’s low attendance — under 200 people on weekends — and broken boiler were grounds for closing the church last year.

The recent news of pastor reassignments is a dash of hope for Vassallo, who said pastors have a lot of pull in the diocese. Father Edward Namiotka had been St. Mary’s pastor since 2009. He has been reassigned to St. Joseph’s in Somers Point, and Father Allain Caparas will take over as pastor and convener of Queen of Angels, St. Rose of Lima and St. Mary’s starting on June 13.

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St. Mary Grammar School Board Hopes to Change Diocese's Decision to Close School

PRESS RELEASE

 

Notice of School closing causes Heartbreak,

A Community Fights back!

 

On May 20, 2011, Camden Diocese Bishop Joseph Galante announced that the Saint Mary Grammar School, in Gloucester City would be closing.   Students, parents, alumni members and friends of St. Mary Grammar School were devastated by the surprise news.  Immediately following the Bishop's statement a movement got underway to save the 153 year old grammar school. 

 

 On Wednesday, June 1^st, over 70 parents, teachers and members of the School Board, Alumni Association and Development Committee met to discuss the future of the elementary school.  Suggestions, questions and concerns were addressed during the two hour meeting after which time it was agreed this community would continue to fight the Diocese's decision to close the school. 

Saving Saint Mary Grammar School; A Tradition for 153 Years

By Julie M. Daly

“Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Matthew 6:21)

Ask yourself what you want your community to look like for the next generation. Gloucester City would like future generations to have the opportunity to attend the Saint Mary School. They may not get that wish. The biblical passage above is displayed on the website for the school. Let’s see if we can show how true that is.

Some of you may have attended this school as a child. Perhaps you know a child attending now or one who has attended in the past and loved it, like so many before them. The school was founded in 1858. It was the first Catholic school in southern New Jersey. For most residents of Gloucester, it is not just a school. It is a family tradition and a way of life. It has been that way for the last 153 years.

Save Saint Mary School

 

 Save St. Mary School

 Established 1858

 

Please join us for a Prayer Vigil 

to show your support for St. Mary School!

 

 

Monday, June 6th at 7pm

 

 

Novena begins at 7pm, following Novena, a procession will head over to St. Mary School for the vigil (if you can only join us for the vigil, please arrive at 7:45p at school).

 

 

We ask all students to wear their uniforms!

Create posters, bring balloons, show your school spirit!

 

 

Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." (Matthew 6:21)

 

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