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Month: September 2018

Parish Council sponsoring ‘Dream Vacation’ raffle

Cruise Raffle

St. Catherine’s Parish Council is sponsoring a limited ticket raffle with proceeds going towards the Church Building Project.

FIRST PRIZE: Royal Caribbean Diamond Level Cruise for two people
Enjoy a cruise to Bermuda or the Caribbean for 4-5 nights (depending on destination) in a beautiful balcony cabin. Your cruise includes dining at numerous venues, world-class entertainment, thrilling activities, and stops at incredible destinations. Taxes, fees and recommended gratuities included. Prize value is $2,816. See terms and conditions here. (Read more…)

Letter from Bishop Checchio

Bishop Checchio has that his letter below be shared with the parish. A PDF of the letter is also available for download.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I know that so much of the news regarding the Church this whole summer has been painful and very difficult for all of us. The bad news seemingly does not end. However, I write to you in order to hopefully be a voice of encouragement amidst the discouragement and a ray of light in what may seem endless dark clouds. (Read more…)

Tickets available for Parish Picnic—help still needed

Parish Picnic

Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held on September 30th, immediately following the 11 o’clock Mass. Tickets are now on sale after all Masses. Signup sheets are on display in the parish center narthex—opportunities to help in all areas are still available.

The next picnic volunteer meeting is Wednesday, September 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. Time capsule items and ideas are still welcome. Call Patti Longordo at (908) 735-6495 with questions or suggestions. (Read more…)

The Most Holy Name of Mary—September 12, 2018

Mary! A name so lofty, in the regal majesty of its sound and meaning—Mary, Maria, Miriam! It is a name as familiar to us as the name of our Mother, as the bells of the church, as the peaks of the mountains which send their friendly greetings to the valleys below. Mary! A thousand times we have prayed, sung, wept this name, in good and evil days. Millions of women are called by that name and it weaves a golden thread around even the plainest woman. (Read more…)

September 9, 2018

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