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Ss. Peter & Paul
76 Whitehead Ave; South River, NJ 08882
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Directions to the Church

From New Jersey Turnpike - (Route 95) Take the Turnpike to Exit 9 (New Brunswick). After toll booth, bear left, following signs to East Brunswick and South River (Route 18 South). Follow Route 18 South for approximately 3.3 miles to Arthur St. exit. Then follow the local directions listed below.

From Garden State Parkway - Take Exit 129 (Route 1 South). Follow Route 1 South for about 10 miles to Route 18 South (South River and East Brunswick). Exit is just beyond Loew's Theater and Raritan River (Morris Goodkind) Bridge. Follow Route 18 South for about 4.1 miles to Arthur St. exit. Then follow the local directions listed below.

Bus from New York City - Suburban Transit Bus (Gates 420-424) from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Avenue and 41st Street) to the East Brunswick PNC Bank Tower Center/Transportation Center. This is the first stop immediately after leaving the New Jersey Turnpike. Bus leaves every 1/2 hour and takes about 45 minutes one way.

Car from New York City - Take the Lincoln or Holland Tunnels or the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan to the New Jersey Turnpike South and follow directions above. Take the Goethals Bridge from Staten Island to Exit 13 of the New Jersey Turnpike and travel south along the Turnpike as outlined above. Or take the Outerbridge Crossing from Staten Island and follow signs for the New Jersey Turnpike South as outlined above.

From Newark Airport - Follow signs to New Jersey Turnpike (Route 95) South at Exit 13A and refer to directions above.

Local Directions - From Arthur St. exit, make a left onto Arthur St. After the traffic light, follow Arthur St. for 3 blocks to the Old Bridge Turnpike. Make a right onto Old Bridge Turnpike and an immediate left onto Kamm Avenue. Follow Kamm Avenue for about one mile to its terminus at the stop sign (intersection of Kamm Avenue and Whitehead Avenue). Turn left onto Whitehead Ave. After 3 blocks you will see the Church on the left.

 

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Last updated: 2026-07-06 12:24:27

Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar For those who are hesitant to worship in person, Fr. John is available to meet with you, either at home or in church, to participate in the Sacraments of Holy Confession and Communion. Please email or call Fr. John to set up an appointment.  
 
Coffee Hour Request: There is a need of volunteers for this service ministry. Please see Deborah Silowka to find out how you can help.
 
Use the joy you find in baking to serve the Church...be a part of our group of Holy Rollers and help in Prosphora Baking. Prosphora is the bread that becomes the Body of Christ at every Liturgy. If you are interested, come to the church hall on Saturday, June 27th, starting at 10:00AM, and get involved in this very spiritually rewarding undertaking.
 
Our Annual Patronal Feast Celebration  will take place on Monday, June 29th. (This will be Father David's FINAL LITURGY with us.)  Immediately after the Liturgy and Procession, there will be a potluck meal in the hall. Come enjoy good food and fellowship! ALL are invited to attend this FREE event. A sign-up sheet is posted in the church vestibule for all those who would like to donate something (covered dish, salad, dessert, beverage, etc.) for the repast. Let us join together as a parish family and honor the heavenly protectors of our community, SS. Peter and Paul, and bid a fond farewell to Fr. David.
 
Tickets are now on sale for the Men's Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Sat. July 11th, starting at 6pm, in the hall. (NOTE: Vespers & General Confession will be served at 5pm). Besides a terrific meal of spaghetti, Carmen Spezzi's Sauce, sausage, meatballs, tossed salad, bread, icecream and coffee, there will be some special entertainment you won't want to miss - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Marilyn Monroe will be in the house for two sets! Tickets are $40 each ($20 for takeout from 6-7pm without the show. Soda an water will be available for purchase at this BYOB event. See Phil Rogozenski during Coffee Hour for reservations or contact him at (908)331-1297. "Ol' Blue Eyes", "The King of Cool" and "The Blonse Bombshell" are looking forward to seeing you!
 
We continue to collect food to help keep the South River Food Bank  stocked. Please leave your donations of non-perishable items on the table in the hall narthex.
 
FOOD CARD PROGRAM : Food cards are available for various supermarket chains after Divine Liturgy, and do not cost any more than the face value of the card. The church receives a percentage as a free fundraiser! See Judy Znaiden in church or at jznaiden@optonline.net.
 
MEETING DATES:

Church School: Classes meet Today after Liturgy

Choir Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 16th@7:00PM (Church)

Men's Club: Thurs. June 18th@ 7:00 (Hall)

Senior R Club: Sun. June 21st at Deerson home

Altar Society: Mon. ??? @6:30 (Hall)

Parish Council: Mon. June 22nd@7:30PM (Hall)


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Recent Weekly Bulletin
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Last updated: 2022-11-06 14:23:34

March 13, 2022


Thursday, July 16
7:00 Men's Club meeting
Saturday, July 18
6:00 Confessions
6:30 Panihida for Walter Deerson and Helena Naumiuk
7:00 Vespers followed by Gen'l Confession
Monday, July 20
Prophet Elijah
7:30 Parish Council meeting
Friday, July 24
Ss. Boris and Gleb
Saturday, July 25
6:00 Confessions
7:00 Vespers
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church / South River, NJ / 732-257-0102