News - March 2021 RSS Feed

We welcome Eric Specian, our Administrative Assistant in the Office of Children's Faith Formation and Msgr. Terrance Lawler, a retiring priest of the Diocese of Metuchen. Click the link for more details.

The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is again sponsoring a SERVICE AWARD, named in memory of parishoners, Frank & Ellie Schifano. Click link for details and application. Deadline is May 1.

Seven weeks, April 13th to May 24th. Please Register by April 15th. Scripture, Catholic teaching, personal testimonies, and Marian prayer— including the rosary—provide a renewed appreciation of Mary’s place in today’s world, where she, as always, points the way to Christ. Click link for details and registration.

Once again, our parishioners have shown their generosity and love for neighbor. We have been able to create Easter baskets filled with food, gift cards and other special items for young families. These baskets go directly to our local parish families. May God continue to bless you during this Easter Season.

The Holy Land Collection– will be collected on Good Friday, April 2nd. The single beneficiary of this collection is the Commissariat of the Holy Land which is responsible for the preservation of the shrines of the Holy Land and the Sacred Congregation of Oriental Churches.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN sent 60 meatloaf sandwiches to SHIP. Those in need enjoyed a bagged lunch that included a sandwich, snack and a drink.

On Tuesday, March 30, at 11:00 Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. Click above for details and livestream link.

During the weekend of March 27th and 28th, our Ministers of Hospitality will be distributing the new Missalette. Parishioners are asked to please take one and bring it to Church with them each time they come to Mass

This weekend will be the annual collection for our retired Diocesan Priests. See the letter from Bishop Checchio about this collection.

PALM CROSSES Council of Catholic Women will be selling Palm Crosses on March 20/21 Masses; March 27/28 if necessary.

Some members have been missing out on newsletters. If you’re a Knight within the 5959 Council and are not receiving the newsletter. Click the above link to find out how you can be sure to receive all our communications! Want to join? Click the above link to find out how!

You are invited to join Bishop James F. Checchio as he celebrates a Mass to Honor our Seniors on March 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen. Seating is limited so registration is required. The Mass will also be live-streamed by the Diocese. Click the above link for details and registration.

Come join us for candlelight services of meditative music, intercessory prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection as we place our joys and concerns before the cross of Christ. May these services become part of your Lenten devotions.

 46 Donors  45 Precious Pints Collected  135 local patients will receive life saving blood Thank you to our donors for their willingness to give and thank you to Knights of Columbus for organizing the event.

Click link to see 9 Day Novena

to register visit www.redcrossblood.org. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

Council of Catholic Women are collecting meatloaves for SHIP. Please make a 2 pound meatloaf, bake it, wrap it in foil, freeze it and put it in a plastic bag with the date on it. Click above link for details.