Rosemary Goebel
732-349-0018 ext. 2227
socialconcerns@stjosephtomsriver.org  

Who Are We?  
Our membership is comprised of parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – men and women who have found that they could spare a few hours and wish to give back to the church by helping those in need within their community.

What Does Social Concerns Do?  
Social Concerns is the parent Ministry that operates the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry; organizes the Sunday Supper program each month; collects and distributes the Back to School items for children; helps the veterans and severely wounded men and women through various local and National organizations such as the Bob Woodruff Foundation in their efforts to provide for the needs all veterans and their families; and at Christmas, manages the Giving Tree for the children within our parish boundaries.

Are their meetings that members have to attend?
Only Committee chair-persons are required to attend meetings when their project is going into production.” Un-scheduled meetings may be announced for members as needed for new projects.

How Do You Become a Member? 
Call Rosemary Goebel at 732-349-0018 ext. 2227 weekdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm or email her at rgoebel@stjosephtomsriver.org.   As a member of Social Concerns, you may be asked to work on any of the projects mentioned above during the year. The option of participating is yours alone.    

Please note:  There is mandatory paperwork required for all volunteers of organizations and ministries by the Diocese of Trenton. Rosemary will discuss these details with you when you call.

Thank you for considering this Ministry.