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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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Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar For those who are hesitant to worship in person, Fr. David 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. David to set up an appointment.  
 
On Sat-Sun, September 21-22, we will be honored with an Archpastoral Visit from our diocesan hierarch, Archbishop MICHAEL. His Eminence will be with us at both Vespers and Divine Liturgy. An expanded Coffee Hour, hosted by the Parish Council, will be held in the hall following Liturgy. May be show Vladika the respect due his office and our gratitude for his ministry among us by offering our prayers and presence on these days.
 
Everyone is invited to the 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament and Family Picnic, hosted by the NJ District Fellowship of Orthodox Christians (FOCA), on Saturday September 28th, at 7 Acres (or in the parish hall, if raining). There will be fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. Think you have what it takes to win? Put together a team to beat out all the others, (Sign up as an individual and we will pair you up!) or just come and enjoy the competition. Prizes will be awarded for all the victors. Registration will begin at 1:30pm, with the picnic and tournament to follow at 2pm. For more info, call Rebecca Kozak (973) 634-7517 or Michael Kupec (973) 452-6548. Hope to see you there!
 
Father David will be reinstituting  a Monthly Faith Feedback Session in the back corner of the church hall on Sun, September 29th, during Coffee Hour. Join us at this informal gathering as he tries to answer any questions you may have regarding the Holy Orthodox Faith; its worship, saints, position on issues, history and more. Bring your inquiries and check it out - ALL are welcome!
 
The Diocesan Dept. of Youth Ministry is hosting a Fall Teen Retreat for middle and high school students Fri-Sun, October 4-6. A weekend of fun, fellowship and faith is planned at the Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, NY. There is NO cost to attend, but registration is required by Fri., September 20.  All jurisdictions and dioceses are welcome. More details are posted on the church bulletin board. Please take advantage of this opportunity!

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: Sept. 29th following Liturgy

Altar Society: Wed Sept. 11th @6:30 (Hall)

Parish Council: Wednesday, October 21st@7:30PM (Hall)

Choir Rehearsal: Tues, Sept. 24th @7:00PM (Church)

Men's Club: Thurs October 24th @ 7:00 (Hall) - 


Saturday, October 12
6:00 Confessions
7:00 Vespers
Sunday, October 13
9:00 Divine Liturgy
Saturday, October 19
6:00 Confessions
7:00 Vespers
Sunday, October 20
9:00 Divine Liturgy
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church / South River, NJ / 732-257-0102