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CCW Meeting with Speaker Sister Joanne Marie Topic: Human Trafficking 2021 World wide including New Jersey

The parish office will be closed during the week of April 19th. The office will reopen on Monday, April 26th.

April's book will be 'Deep Conversion Deep Prayer' by Father Thomas Dubay. Hosted by Amy Nocera Click for details and other suggested reading.

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.

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

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.

 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.

On behalf of Blessed Sacrament Church, we welcome Monsignor Brennan to our parish family. Many of you may know Monsignor Brennan from his great work at Immaculate Conception Parish in Somerville. We are blessed to have him join us for this temporary assignment.

If you would like to submit a prayer request or would like more information about the Prayer Line, please call Barbara Hoff at 908-647-5749 or Gloria Edwards at 908-722-4791. Click link to find out more about this important ministry that has been in existence at Blessed Sacrament since 1999.

Tax Information for the year 2020 will be available after January 31st. If you wish to receive a copy, please place your name on the sheet provided outside the parish office or send an email request to dmetzgar@blessedsacramentnj.org.

Each parish family is welcome to 10 masses for the calendar year 2022. After Wednesday, April 14th, you may contact the parish office to determine if additional masses are available.