About St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish/St. Mary's Church · Salem, New Jersey
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, located in Carney's Point, New Jersey, is a vibrant Catholic community that serves the spiritual needs of families through worship, education, and outreach. It is the result of a merger of several former parishes, including St. James, Queen of the Apostles, Corpus Christi, and St. Mary’s, Salem. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, active ministries for all ages, and a strong emphasis on service and faith formation. It is part of the Diocese of Camden and welcomes all who seek a deeper relationship with God through Christ.
- Patron
- St. Gabriel the Archangel
- Rector
- Father Jerold Cruz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Camden
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers rich liturgical life, bilingual Masses, and active ministries for all ages — from children’s faith formation to adult education and Hispanic outreach. Serve alongside fellow parishioners in acts of charity, prayer, and community building. Experience the warmth of a welcoming family that values service, sacramental life, and spiritual growth.
Mass times at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish/St. Mary's Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday & Tuesday 9am-9:30am in Chapel
- Thursday 7pm-8pm in Chapel
- First Friday 7:30-8:00pm
- Saturday 9-9:30am in Chapel and 3:15-3:45pm in Church
- Sunday 7:45-8am (upon request) at St. Mary’s Church
Adoration times
- Monday following 8:30am Mass until 6pm in Chapel
- Wednesday following 8:30am Mass in Chapel till 7pm
- Wednesday before Spanish Mass 6:30-7pm with Rosary
- First Friday of each month 8 to 11pm in Chapel
- Saturday 9am to 10am in Chapel
About Our Parish
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish is the product of a merger of several former parishes: St. James, Queen of the Apostles, Corpus Christi, and St. Mary’s. The parish community is vibrant and welcoming, offering Mass in both English and Spanish, active ministries for all ages, and a strong emphasis on service and faith formation. It is part of the Diocese of Camden and welcomes all who seek a deeper relationship with God through Christ.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to serve the spiritual and practical needs of its community. These include Adult Formation, Youth Ministry, Children’s Faith Formation, Liturgy Ministry, Music Ministry, Eucharistic Adoration, St. Gabriel Prayer Groups, Mother Teresa Outreach, Hispanic Ministry, Mother Seat of Wisdom Homeschool Co-op, Outreach & Community Ministries, and House of Charity.
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage. Pastoral care is provided for the sick and homebound, and funeral services follow the Catholic tradition.