About Corpus Christi/St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish · Carneys Point, New Jersey
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Carneys Point, New Jersey, formed by the merger of four historic Salem County parishes: St. James (Penns Grove), Queen of the Apostles (Pennsville), Corpus Christi (Carneys Point), and St. Mary's (Salem). It belongs to the Diocese of Camden and serves worshippers at its main Corpus Christi Church (Georgetown Road, Carneys Point) and St. Mary's Church (Salem). The parish is bilingual, celebrating Mass in both English and Spanish, and offers daily Mass, a full confession schedule, perpetual-style Eucharistic adoration, and outreach through Catholic Charities and Mother Teresa Outreach.
- Patron
- St. Gabriel the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Jerold Cruz Mariastanislaus
- Diocese
- Diocese of Camden
Why belong here
St. Gabriel the Archangel welcomes all to a unified Catholic community that draws together the historic faith traditions of four Salem County towns. Parishioners can worship in English or Spanish, receive the Eucharist daily, spend time in nearly daily Eucharistic adoration, and join faith formation for every age. Beyond the church doors, the parish extends Christ's presence through Catholic Charities of Salem, Mother Teresa Outreach, religious education, and parish music ministry.
Mass times at Corpus Christi/St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 9:00–9:30 AM (Chapel)
- Tuesday 9:00–9:30 AM (Chapel)
- Thursday 7:00–8:00 PM (Chapel)
- First Friday 7:30–8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00–9:30 AM (Chapel)
- Saturday 3:15–3:45 PM (Church)
- Sunday 12:00–12:30 PM (Church, Spanish)
- Sunday 7:45–8:00 AM at St. Mary's Church (upon request)
Adoration times
- Monday following 8:30 AM Mass until 6:00 PM (Chapel)
- Wednesday following 8:30 AM Mass until 7:00 PM (Chapel)
- Wednesday before Spanish Mass 6:30–7:00 PM with Rosary
- First Friday of each month 8:00–11:00 PM (Chapel)
- Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM (Chapel)
Parish Identity & Heritage
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish is a unified Catholic family serving Salem County from its home at Corpus Christi Church in Carneys Point. It was created from the merger of four former parishes — St. James (Penns Grove), Queen of the Apostles (Pennsville), Corpus Christi (Carneys Point), and St. Mary's (Salem) — bringing together generations of Catholic tradition in this stretch of the Delaware River. Corpus Christi Church on Georgetown Road serves as the principal worship site, while St. Mary's Church in Salem remains an active chapel where a Sunday morning Mass is celebrated.
- Four legacy parishes merged into one: St. James, Queen of the Apostles, Corpus Christi, St. Mary's
- Principal worship site: Corpus Christi Church, 369 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, NJ
- St. Mary's Church (Salem) hosts a Sunday 8:00 AM Mass
- Parish belongs to the Diocese of Camden
Mass & Liturgical Schedule
The parish celebrates the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Corpus Christi Church throughout the week, with a Saturday Vigil, two Sunday Masses (one in English, one in Spanish), and an additional Sunday Mass at St. Mary's in Salem. Weekday Masses are prayed in the Corpus Christi Chapel Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM, with a Wednesday evening Spanish Mass at 7:00 PM and a First Friday evening Mass at 7:00 PM.
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (Corpus Christi)
- Sunday: 10:00 AM English, 12:30 PM Spanish (Corpus Christi); 8:00 AM at St. Mary's
- Daily: Monday–Saturday 8:30 AM in Chapel
- Wednesday 7:00 PM Spanish Mass in Chapel
- First Friday 7:00 PM in Chapel
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Jerold Cruz Mariastanislaus and assisted by Rev. Carlos Lopez, Part-time Parochial Vicar for Hispanic Ministry. Sister Carol Adams, CSJP supports hospital visits. The lay staff keeps the parish's worship, formation, finances, and facilities running day to day.
- Rev. Jerold Cruz Mariastanislaus — Pastor
- Rev. Carlos Lopez — Part-time Parochial Vicar for Hispanic Ministry
- Sister Carol Adams, CSJP — Hospital Visits
- Lizeth Cruz Ayala — Director of Religious Education (DRE), Ext. 316
- Joan Nipe — Director of Music and Liturgy, 856-275-9859
- Angelica Lira-Gonzalez — Secretary, Ext. 301
- Claudia Willis — Bookkeeper, Ext. 302
- Janet Blose — St. Mary Cemetery, Ext. 306/307
- Kathleen Byrne & Justin Strawn — Maintenance
- Sister Mary Matthew — Catholic Charities Salem, 856-299-1296
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish's Religious Education program, directed by DRE Lizeth Cruz Ayala (Ext. 316), accompanies families in forming children and youth in the Catholic faith. The bilingual character of the parish is reflected in sacramental preparation offered in both English and Spanish, including the required Pre-Jordan class for parents preparing a child's Baptism.
- Director of Religious Education: Lizeth Cruz Ayala (Ext. 316)
- Baptism preparation through Pre-Jordan class
- Faith formation for children and youth in English and Spanish
Hispanic Ministry
Hispanic Ministry is a vibrant part of parish life, led by Part-time Parochial Vicar Rev. Carlos Lopez. The parish celebrates a Sunday 12:30 PM Mass in Spanish at Corpus Christi, a Wednesday 7:00 PM Spanish Mass in the Chapel, and offers Spanish-language confessions before the Sunday Mass. The parish office phone line includes a 'se habla español' notice.
- Sunday 12:30 PM Spanish Mass
- Wednesday 7:00 PM Spanish Mass
- Spanish confessions Sunday 12:00–12:30 PM
- Bilingual parish office staff
Music & Liturgy
The Music and Liturgy ministry enhances the parish's bilingual worship through the coordination of music for English and Spanish liturgies at Corpus Christi Church and St. Mary's Church. Joan Nipe serves as Director of Music and Liturgy.
- Director of Music and Liturgy: Joan Nipe (856-275-9859)
- Supports Masses at Corpus Christi and St. Mary's
- Music for English and Spanish liturgies
Outreach & Charity
St. Gabriel the Archangel extends its mission beyond the sanctuary through Catholic Charities of Salem and Mother Teresa Outreach. Sister Mary Matthew serves as the parish's Catholic Charities contact, while Mother Teresa Outreach operates as a separate phone line. The parish also provides hospital visits through Sister Carol Adams, CSJP, and pastoral care for the homebound through the parish office.
- Catholic Charities Salem: 856-299-1296 (Sister Mary Matthew)
- Mother Teresa Outreach: 856-294-7822
- Hospital Visits: Sister Carol Adams, CSJP
- Pastoral Care of the Sick (hospital and homebound) coordinated through parish office
Sacraments
The parish celebrates and prepares the faithful for all the major sacraments. Baptism requires a Pre-Jordan class scheduled through the office; Reconciliation is offered at multiple times weekly in English and Spanish; Anointing and pastoral visits to the sick and homebound are arranged by calling the office; funerals are coordinated with the parish staff.
- Baptism: Pre-Jordan class required (call office)
- Reconciliation: see Confession schedule
- Eucharist: see Mass schedule
- Anointing / Sick calls: through parish office
- Funerals: through parish office
- Emergency line for imminent danger of death: 609-202-6026
St. Mary Cemetery
St. Mary Cemetery is maintained by the parish as part of its ongoing pastoral care to Salem-area Catholic families. Janet Blose serves as the cemetery contact through the parish office.
- St. Mary Cemetery contact: Janet Blose, Ext. 306
- Administered through the parish office
Regional Catholic School
Parish families have access to Guardian Angels Regional School, a partner Catholic elementary school serving the area.
- Guardian Angels Regional School: 856-423-9440
Contact & Visit
The parish office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and closed Friday. Visitors can connect by phone, fax, the parish website, or the parish Facebook page.
- Address: 369 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
- Phone: (856) 299-3833 — se habla español
- Fax: (856) 299-3887
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9 AM–Noon and 1–4 PM (closed Friday)
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/StGabrieltheArchangel
- Website: www.saintgabrielarchangel.org