Author: Cort Hrivnak

Bernadette Plageman after the US premier of “The Way of the Cross, No 2,” pictured with Father Jon and costume designer Joe Plageman. If you were away from Haddonfield in August, you may have missed Bernadette Plageman’s inspirational mime and spoken word performance of “The Way of the Cross No. 2” at Christ the King. … Continue reading Express Yourself

Tessa Lunch (holding sign) with fellow MMA students, and faculty members, Patricia Nowlan, M.A. and Charles Jordan, J.D., M.Ed, during the rising-senior summer service immersion trip.  This summer, I had the opportunity to serve at Bethlehem Farm, a Catholic community in West Virginia. At first, I was hesitant to attend the high school service trip,… Continue reading Servant Leadership

Outreach Coordinator, and ESL Specialist, S. Clarissa Vázquez, SSJ, enjoys the gifts of the Sweet Blessings ministry during hospitality on Sunday.  In the background, parishioners Christopher Coelho and Kim Taylor discuss service opportunities. Last weekend was the highly anticipated rollout of the CTK Local Mission. Father Jon introduced the idea of a local mission at the… Continue reading Local Mission Launch

A few years ago, when the parish leadership asked for suggestions on how to both reinvigorate the parish post pandemic, and strengthen the men of our community, I recalled my experience with the That Man Is You men’s ministry at St. Joan of Arc in Marlton and offered to gather a team and lead the… Continue reading That Man is You!

The primary goal of the Vacation Bible School team is to bring God glory by boldly and unashamedly proclaiming him to a strategic group – young people.  From both a biblical and statistical point of view, young people are a big deal. They are also dearly cherished by our Lord and tend to be softhearted… Continue reading The Greatest Jungle Journey, An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation

Each summer during the Mission Co-Op Appeal, our parish has the opportunity to learn about areas of the world in need of Christian charity, and this year’s Appeal focused on an area not that far from us, Eastern Kentucky.  The Appalachian region of Kentucky is home to six of the ten most distressed counties in… Continue reading Making a Difference in Appalachia

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Tina Kemps, pictured with husband Anton at the 2024 Celebration of Marriage. Growing up in a devout Catholic family, I was fortunate to have parents deeply rooted in the schools and charities throughout the parish and local communities. Their choices exposed me to an excellent education and a commitment to… Continue reading Love What You Do

As our bus pulled up to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on a clear autumn day, I was overjoyed by the warm welcome we received from the clergy awaiting our arrival.  This enthusiastic greeting intensified my feelings of excitement for the day that lay ahead. Upon arriving at the Shrine… Continue reading Zeal for your House has Consumed Me

Excitement is building for our local mission with the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center.  Last week, Sr. Clarisa, Outreach Coordinator, invited new ESL volunteers to the Center for a tour and briefing on the program.  Previously offering classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sr. Clarisa reported that due to overwhelming support from parishioners, the Center… Continue reading Opportunities Abound at SSJNC

The young actors pose for a photo after their summer play.  Also pictured is Lauren Picerno with former CKRS parent and lead stage assistant, Mike Mazzola  I first caught the acting bug as a high school student at Sacred Heart in Vineland, and I am grateful for my drama teacher, who nurtured and encouraged that… Continue reading All the World is a Stage