Youth/Young Adult events/opportunities

The youth/young adult group of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church in Hammonton will be singing Christmas carols at the Heritage House, Rt. 206, Hammonton, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.  All are welcome. Any questions, call Gia, 609-576-8447.

Knights of Columbus will hold their annual free throw championship, Jan. 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph gymnasium, Harbor Lane, Somers Point. Pickup registration form at the school office or from the athletic director. Questions? Call Bob Lewis, 609-653-4867.

Padre Pio Youth Group: All high school students are invited to Padre Pio’s Youth Group at St. Mary Church, Vineland, Dec. 18 for a 6 p.m. Mass, followed by free food, fun and games. Contact Fr. Steve Curry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

St. Peter Christian Singles Club, Merchantville, has many scheduled events for December and January 2012. Affiliate parishes: St. Stephen, Pennsauken; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple Shade. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call club director, John Edelmayer, 856-663-3759 for more event information and the membership drive for 2012.

St. Rose Young Adult Ministry (ages 18 to 40), Haddon Heights, meets Fridays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. followed by activity and socializing. For more information, email George, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or see http://strose.hurricaneweb.net

Youth Ministry Program, Church of the Holy Family: Meetings, monthly Mass, dinners and service opportunities, retreats, group adventures and leadership programs. Program begins in September. For more information contact Julie LaRosa, 856-228-2215 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (www.churchoftheholyfamily.org/jryouthreg for 5th and 6th grade program; www.churchoftheholyfamily.org/sryouthreg for high school program).

Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carrol Ave., Williamstown, youth groups: junior, sixth to eighth grades, Jesus Fish, 7 to 9 p.m. second and fourth Sundays of month; and senior, ninth to 12th grades. JP2, 7 to 9 p.m. first and third Sundays of month. Young adults ages 18 to 25, ACTS, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Contact Kari A. Janisse, work 856-629-6142, ext. 20, cell 973-534-8960, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , website www.YouthGroupInfo.com

Divine Mercy Parish, 23 W. Chestnut Ave., Vineland, Young Youth Group for children in grades 3 to 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Friday of month, church hall. For more information, call Michael and Shirley Velazquez, 856-696-2241.Hearts of Fire, 7^th and 8^th grade youth program at Church of the Holy Family, Sewell, combines traditional material covered in religious education Confirmation class and takes it a step further. For more information contact Julie LaRosa, 856-228-2215 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it