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Month: December 2018

Return to Mass

Many of us have friends, relatives, siblings, co-workers, or neighbors who are Catholic but who do not come to Mass on a regular basis. They may fall away from the active practice of the faith for a time but some eventually come back and begin participating in the life of the Church. As disciples, we are challenged to assist those who are considering a return to the Church. They need our guidance; they need our support; they need our encouragement; they need our prayers. (Read more…)

December 16, 2018

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A Tradition for Your Eve of Christmas

We now have available the “Oplatki” or “Christmas Wafers” for your use. This is millennia old tradition that began in Poland, Slovakia and Lithuania.

At the Christmas Eve Meal one of the wafers or, a part of one, are placed on each person’s plate. Before the meal a prayer is said and then beginning with the father and mother of the house, a Sign of Peace is exchanged in the same manner and the wish of a Happy Christmas. (Read more…)

December 9, 2018

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Altar Server Training class offered for interested boys and girls

Altar Server Training

Deacon Steve will hold an Altar Server Training class on Thursday, December 6th, from 6 to 7 pm at the Parish Center. We are looking for boys and girls in third grade or higher to serve this very important role.

The Altar Server’s role is a unique one in the Catholic Church. Other than priests and deacons, no one else is allowed to so closely play a part in the preparation of the Eucharist. Your participation as an Altar Server is special. (Read more…)

Rosary Society Giving Tree ready to grow through your generosity

Giving Tree

The Rosary Society will be sharing the Giving Tree with various groups within our Church and Diocesan Community.

Gifts will be donated to The Friendship Center for New Beginnings in Flemington (the Center provides aid to single mothers), Life Choices (Phillipsburg), Family Promise, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (CCD Class Project), and parishioners who are in need.

Please take a tag from the tree, purchase the gift, and tape the tag onto the package or envelope. This is our way to properly identify the gift and to know where the gift should be delivered. (Read more…)