Christian Life Seminar - Chapter 2
2024-02-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Our Lady of Victories Church, 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey, 08872, United States

Seven Churches Pilgrimage
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00
Join us in visiting and praying at seven churches to pray for our mission and intentions.

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2024 19th SEVEN CHURCHES PILGRIMAGE SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

8:00 AM – 1st CHURCHST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH691 West Side Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07410 Fr. Juancho de LeonLead: NANCY ASOK + HANDMAIDS

Community Prayer

History of the Church

Core Value 1

Significance of 7-Churches Pilgrimage

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

8:30 AM – MASS

9:30 AM – 2nd CHURCH OUR LADY OF VICTORIES 2217 JFK Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07304 Fr. Ralph D. SiendoLead: HANDMAIDS

History of the Church

Core Value 2

Rosary – Joyful Mysteries

10:30 AM – 3rd CHURCHOUR LADY OF MERCY40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07304 Fr. Marty JacintoLead: CHAPTER 1

History of the Church

Core Value 3

Rosary – Sorrowful Mysteries

11:30 AM – 4th CHURCH ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH 122 Ferry Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 Fr. Dani dela PenaLead: CHAPTER 2

History of the Church

Core Value 4

Rosary – Glorious Mysteries

LUNCH

1:00 PM – 5th CHURCH ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH511 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Fr. James RaphaelLead: CHAPTERS 3/6/7

History of the Church

Core Value 5

Rosary – Luminous Mysteries

Litany

2:30 PM – 6th CHURCH OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PARISH 99 Broadway St., Jersey City, NJ 07306 Fr. Pedro RepolletLead: SECTIONS COORDINATORS

History of the Church

Core Value 6

Stations of the Cross

Divine Mercy

4:00 PM – 7th CHURCH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH3026 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 Fr. John Berchmans Lead: CHAPTER 5

History of the Church

Core Value 7

Memorare

St. Michael’s Prayer

Thank you/Acknowledgement by Bro. George Santos

5:00 PM – MASS

MFC-CB Discovery Weekend
2024-02-17 08:00 - 2024-02-18 17:00
Campus Based Discovery Weekend. Open to all college students and High-school seniors.

Valentines Party - Chapter 2
2024-02-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady of Victories Church, 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey, 08872, United States
We love because He first loved us – 1 John 4:19

Youth Camp Training
2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Youth Camp is the entry point of a youth to Missionary Families of Christ – Youth. It is in this event where participants will probably experience Jesus Christ for the first time. Thus, it is highly important for the service team to conduct the camp in an excellent, youthful, and vibrant manner. The Youth Camp Training will equip the service team with all the practical preparations they will need for the camp. More importantly, it is also through this that the value of the Youth Camp will be instilled in the hearts of those who will serve.

New Jersey Lenten Retreat
2024-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Christ the King Church, Hillside, 411 Rutgers Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey, 07205, United States
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Youth Mock Camp
2024-03-03 08:00 - 17:00

Campus Based Coffee House
2024-03-09 17:00 - 21:00
MFC-NJ Campus Based Coffee House Fundraiser. Youth, Campus Based, and Singles are invited.

Youth Camp
2024-03-16 08:30 - 2024-03-17 15:00 | Kiddie Keep Well Camp, 35 Roosevelt Drive, Edison, New Jersey, 08837, United States
CAMP UNCHANGINGJesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.Hebrews 13:8

The Youth Camp is a venue where the youth can form lasting friendships with one another, as well as share ideas and experience in a fun and wholesome environment, where Christian values are openly talked about and actively practiced.

In the Youth Camp, participants will hear about God’s great love proclaimed by other youth like them. They will be exposed to other youth who will serve them as speakers, sharers, facilitators, game coordinators, etc. Seeing other young people like themselves speaking of God’s great love, taking on leadership roles and serving others will eventually encourage them to do the same.

Registration Form

Directions

Payments

What to Bring

Parents

What to Expect

PAYMENT OPTIONS

The fee of $60 per participant will be collected to cover meals, lodging, t-shirt, and materials to be used at the event.

There are three options for paying the participant’s fee:

Cash. Payments in cash will only be accepted at the venue on the first day of youth camp.

Check. Payments by check must be made payable to “Missionary Families of Christ New Jersey” and may either be paid at the venue on the first day of youth camp.

Zelle. Recipient account ID: mfcnj.finance@gmail.comPlease make sure to add the following text in the memo/message section before sending the payment: “YCAMP for {participant first and last name}“, for example: YCAMP for Jane Doe. If paying for multiple participants, you may just use the initials of their last names, for example: YCAMP for Jane D, Mike D, Jason F

WHAT to EXPECT at the MFC YOUTH CAMP

The main facilitators at the camp are young people. The session speakers and activities are led by senior MFC youth leaders.

There will be eight (8) adult coordinators staying in the camp to provide support, assistance, direction, and protection to the youth. All of them have taken the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program. Their names and contact information will be provided to parents/guardians via e-mail and when the participant checks in at the camp.

In order to fully participate in the activities of the youth camp, the participants will be asked to surrender their mobile phones or devices, which will then be returned to them after the youth camp. They may also just leave their mobile devices with their parents. If the need arises, they may contact their parents or their parents may contact them through any of the adult coordinators.

The music ministry will teach them Christian worship songs and lead them in singing.

They will have an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) as well as attending Sunday Mass during the youth camp.

They will be given a Camp Unchanging t-shirt which they will all wear on the second day.

They will be sleeping in bunk beds in one of the large common rooms of the Lodge. Participants will share the room only with other participants of the same gender.

There will be lots of time to make new friends, fellowship, singing, and fun. If the weather is warm enough during breaks, they may play basketball and/or volleyball in the outdoor court.

THINGS to BRING to the YOUTH CAMP

Bed sheet, Pillows, and Blanket

Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, bath soap, comb, bath towel, etc.

Outerwear that is appropriate for the weather.

Bring reusable water bottles/cups to minimize waste. We will provide water dispensers.

(Optional) Pajamas for Saturday Night’s Pajama Fellowship

NOTE to PARENTS

Please drop off your children between 8:30AM and 9:00AM on Saturday, March 16. Make sure that they check in at the registration table.

During the check-in and registration time, parents may go inside the Lodge to check out the facilities, including the sleeping rooms or speak with the parent coordinators.

You may leave special medical instructions and/or medications to our designated camp medical coordinator who we will identify prior to the camp.

Parents and adults who are not part of the service team are not allowed inside the Lodge after 9:30AM of Day 1.

Please return on Day 2, Sunday, March 17 promptly at 1:00PM for the Parent’s Orientation. We will give you a summary of the events at the camp and more information about MFC Youth. Please follow the directions of adult coordinators as to where we will meet because we can’t be in the meeting hall while the youth are having their final session talk.

We expect the youth camp to end at around 3:00PM. Just be aware that the final activities may sometimes extend but we will try to end no later than 3:30PM.

If your child is experiencing a bad cold or having flu symptoms on the day of youth camp, please do not allow them to attend the camp. Just notify us immediately. If our medical coordinator found and determines that your child is too sick to participate, we will call you or the emergency contact person and request that you pick up your child.

If you have further questions, please feel free to e-mail our MFC Sections Coordinator, Kenn Fernandez at kenn.fernandez@mfcusa.org. If you are a member of MFC, you may also contact your local chapter’s MFC Youth Parent Coordinator.

DIRECTIONS TO KIDDIE KEEP WELL

Directions to Kiddie Keep Well Camp Facilities

From Rt.1 South: Follow Route 1 South to the blue and white “Menlo Park Mall” sign. Turn Right, following that sign. Go past the 7-11 to the traffic light. Turn right at light onto Parsonage Rd. Follow Parsonage Rd to the second traffic light labeled Oakwood Avenue. Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue (becomes Roosevelt Dr. at this point). The camp is ½ mile up the road on the left side. The First Camp Driveway is to the main office, the second driveway is to the dining hall and the third driveway is to the log cabin. For example, to get to the log cabin, pass the first two driveways and turn into the third driveway. Parking is available near the tennis courts, and three handicapped spaces are reserved up the hill to the right.

From Route 1 North: Follow Route 1 North to the Parsonage Rd exit. Follow the jug handle across Route 1 and through traffic light. Stay on Parsonage Rd to the third traffic light labeled Oakwood Avenue. Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue (becomes Roosevelt Drive at this point). The camp is ½ mile up the road on left side. Follow directions above to Log Cabin.

From I-78 Eastbound: Follow I-78 to Exit 29. Take 287 South to Exit 1A. Take Route 1 North and follow directions from #2 (above)

From I-78 Westbound: Take I-78 to Garden State Parkway South. Take Exit 131 and bear Right on Route 27. Follow direction from #6.

From 287: Take 287: Take 287 to Exit 1 and 1A. Take Route 1 North and follow directions from, #2 (above)

From the Garden State Parkway: Take the GSP to Exit 131 and bear Right onto Route 27. At the first light Turn left onto Wood Ave. Turn Right at the next light onto Thornall Drive/Middlesex Turnpike. Turn left at the next light onto Evergreen. This becomes Oakwood Avenue. Follow Oakwood Avenue under bridges, through the next light, and across Parsonage Road. At this point, Oakwood Avenue becomes Roosevelt Drive. Kiddie Keep Well Camp will be on the left about ½ mile past light. Follow directions above to Log Cabin.

From The New Jersey Turnpike. Follow NJ Turnpike to Exit 10 Take 287 North – Staying in the right lane to Route 1 North. Follow direction from #2 (above).

MFC Kids Lenten Pilgrimage
2024-03-23 09:30 - 15:30 | Padre Pio National Center, 111 Barto Road, Barto, Pennsylvania, 19504, United States
We invite kids and their families to join our MFC Kids Lenten Pilgrimage to the Padre Pio National Center. It will be a great opportunity for the kids and their families to learn about and reflect on the life of Saint Padre Pio and have the whole family spend time in prayer at the center. There is NO COST to attend this event.

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PILGRIMAGE SCHEDULE

9:30 am – 10:00 am – Arrival and restroom break (We’ll gather in the parking lot and take a group photo).

10:00 am – 11:30 am – Tour of Our Lady of Grace Chapel and Spirituality Center, talk on the life of Padre Pio, with group Q&A, and view introductory film on Padre Pio and our founders (film is 20 min in length).

11:30 am – Daily recitation of the Rosary with Veneration of the Relic Glove of Padre Pio (if you think that the students are too young to recite the Rosary, you could break for lunch at this time)

12:00 pm – Break for lunch (Potluck at the picnic grounds) Restroom break.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Head over to the second building to check out the museum and do the scavenger hunt (the answers can be found in the museum), and browse in the gift shop.

3:00 pm – Back to the Spirituality Center for the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet (optional) and to go over the answers to the Scavenger Hunt.

3:15 pm – Restroom break and Departure.

THINGS TO PREPARE

Please have the kids wear their Kids Camp shirt, if they have one. Please make sure to also bring or wear warm outerwear that is appropriate for the weather. We will be spending time both indoors and outdoors.

Please bring a rosary for everyone in the family

Our lunch will be potluck so please bring enough food & drinks for your family plus extra for sharing. Bring extra utensils and plates, preferably reusable ones so that we minimize garbage.

EASTER SUNDAY
2024-03-31 08:00 - 17:00
The Lord is Risen!

MFC-CB Adoration
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:00
MFC-CB Adoration at Catholic Underground

Divine Mercy Sunday Pilgrimage
2024-04-07 08:00 - 17:00
Bus Trip to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA

MFC Kids & Youth Fundraiser
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Victories Church, 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey, 08872, United States
MFC KIDS B I N G O Fundraising Event

General Assembly - Chapter 2
2024-04-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Our Lady of Victories Church, 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey, 08872, United States
General prayer assembly of all members of MFC-NJ Chapter 2

MFC-NJ Chapter 1 Assembly
2024-04-27 06:30 - 21:30 | St. Henry Roman Catholic Church, Pine Room, 82 W 29th Street, Bayonne, New Jersey, 07002, United States
“so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another.” Rm 12:5

Youth Household Servants Training
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00
Rationale

The basic unit of MFC Youth is the household. It is through the household that members get to share their struggles and victories in an intimate way. It is where they feel more loved and supported. Therefore, it is important for our community to have equipped household servants who can effectively lead their members.

General Objective

The activity aims to provide the new MFC Youth household servants the knowledge and understanding of leading and managing a household group.

Men's & Women's Breakfast [faith, food & fellowship]
2024-05-11 09:30 - 14:00 | St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, New Jersey
…together, we celebrate and honor the Dads and Moms of MFC-NJ Chapter 2

MFC-CB EoS Fellowship
2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00
MFC-CB End of Semester Fellowship

New Jersey Pre-Con
2024-05-18 08:00 - 17:00
Pre-Conference Assembly and Praisefest

Mothers and Fathers Day
2024-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Christ the King Church, Hillside, 411 Rutgers Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey, 07205, United States
Come join us celebrate and honor all of mothers and fathers!

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Marriage Enrichment Retreat II
2024-06-14 17:00 - 2024-06-16 13:00 | St. Nicholas Church Convent, 122 Ferry St., New Jersey, 07307
MFC – NJ Area Marriage Enrichment Retreat II

Family Summer Fiesta
2024-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Saint Bernadette, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, New Jersey, 08859, United States
Enjoy various Filipino Food

Youth Cultural Fashion Show

Filipino Dance and Music

Graduation Fellowship
2024-07-13 08:00 - 15:00
Honoring all our graduates and those transitioning to a new MFC section:

High-School graduates transitioning to MFC Campus Based

College graduates transitioning to MFC Singles

Area Assembly with Servant General
2024-07-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Victories Church, 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey, 08872, United States
**UPDATE** Area Assembly with the Servant General, Frank Padilla.

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National Family Conference
2024-07-26 08:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00
For 3 days in July 2024, a community of God’s people, from all over the USA, come together to fellowship with one another; share their challenges and victories in their spiritual journey; listen and get inspiration from the talks and sessions; to be ready for the mission.

Chapter 2 Sportsfest
2024-08-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Saint Bernadette, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, New Jersey, 08859, United States

Area Picnic
2024-08-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Conant Park, 320 Conant Street, Hillside, New Jersey, 07205, United States
Summer picnic for all chapters and sections of MFC New Jersey

Area General Assembly
2024-08-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Saint Bernadette, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, New Jersey, 08859, United States
MFC New Jersey General Assembly with special guest – Fr. Roderick Caabay

MFC-CB Discovery Weekend
2024-09-27 17:00 - 2024-09-29 12:00 | East Creek Cabin, 332-398 East Creek Mill Road, Woodbine, New Jersey, 08270, United States
MFC Campus Based is a nationwide Catholic young-adult ministry for college-aged students where they can learn and share about the Gospel, build Christ-centered friendships, and receive tools for spiritual growth through their weekly meetings, semester retreats, and yearly conferences. The Discovery Weekend is our start-of-semester retreat for young adults ages 18-21 where they would be able to discover (or rediscover) and strengthen their faith.

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Registration Fee

The fee of $60 per participant will be collected to cover meals, lodging, and materials to be used at the event. Please pay the fee by September 15, 2024 to secure your spot in the Discovery Weekend Retreat.

There are three options for paying the participant’s fee:

Cash. Payments in cash will only be accepted at the venue on the first day of the retreat.

Zelle. Recipient account ID: kenn.fernandez@mfcusa.orgPlease make sure to add the following text in the memo/message section before sending the payment: “CB DISCOVERY for {participant first and last name}“, for example: CB DISCOVERY for Jane Doe. If paying for multiple participants, you may just use the initials of their last names, for example: CB DISCOVERY for Jane D, Mike D, Jason F

What to Bring

Bedding (Bed sheet, Blanket, Pillow, Pillow Case) or Sleeping Bag

Toiletries

Bible & Rosary

Notepad and Pen

What to Expect

The East Creek Cabin is located in the south shore of the East Creek Pond. It has 2 bedrooms with 15 beds (bunk) each. A common bathroom with showers is located in each bedroom as well. Expect all men to stay in one bedroom and all the women in another.

Swimming is prohibited at the East Creek Pond.

If a canoe is available, participants may use the canoe during free time but are required to wear the provided life jackets.

Contact Persons

If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact the following persons:

Edward Quilon (MFC-CB Coordinator) : 848-459-0132

Ethan Veloso (Team Leader) : 908-267-8510

Charleze Fernandez (Asst. Team Leader) : 201-657-5712
