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Diocese of Metuchen
The Most Reverend
Bishop James F. Checchio

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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

Days:
Monday - Friday,
9:00am-2:00pm

Evening Hours:
Monday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Please call before coming! Thank you!

Office/Rectory
Tel 732-721-0179
Fax 732-721-0360
Direction to St. Mary's

BULLETIN
February 17, 2019 / Bulletin

February Calendar

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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’”                                                                               (Isaiah 6:8)

Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need.  The next time you hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door and say “Here I am, Lord.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Our Parish

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Mission Statement

St. Mary Church

Bishop's Pastoral Letter

Letter from Bishop Checchio
on the removal of Theodore McCarrick
from the priesthood

Rev. Dennis R. Weezorak
Pastor

Stephen Laikowski
Deacon

Richard O'Brien
Deacon

 

 

 

Lighting Hearts on Fire
Diocesan Marian Consecration Preparation Year

Please scroll down for parish details.

Weekly Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, NOON
Weekdays:
   Monday: 7 p.m. Mass Association
   Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
   Friday: Communion Service: 8:00 a.m.
Rosary recited following each weekday Mass
Reconciliation: Saturday 3 - 3:30 p.m.
Novena to Our Lady - Before Monday evening Mass

Mass Schedule for Inclement Weather

For weekday Masses, if the South Amboy schools are closed, there will be no Mass that morning. For weekend Masses, please check our website and Facebook page for Mass information and spread the word to anyone who may not be online. Most importantly, if you are in doubt, better to stay at home than risk your safety!

Altar Serving Schedule: December 29 to February 23

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Lighting Hearts on Fire
Diocesan Marian Consecration Preparation Year

Our Lady of Guadalupe

This past December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop James F. Checchio launched a year of spiritual preparation for the consecration of the Diocese of Metuchen to Our Lady of Guadalupe with Evening Prayer. The purpose of this consecration is to invoke Our Lady of Guadalupe’s (the Patroness of the Americas) aid for our diocese, so that we can be spiritually renewed and equipped to live out our call to evangelize more faithfully. For more information, please visit: lightingheartsonfire.org.

“Guadalupe, the Miracle and the Message”

In line with the Bishop’s plan, St. Mary parish’s New Evangelization Committee will be holding a movie night/afternoon on Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m., and again on Thursday, February 28, at 2 p.m., in St. Pat’s Hall. The featured movie, “Guadalupe, the Miracle and the Message”, is about the meaning and message of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparitions. All are invited to attend. May God bless us and light our hearts on fire!

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In keeping with Bishop Checchio’s consecration of our diocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe, you will notice sign-up sheets in the back of the church for families to pray together and prepare for the consecration by hosting a “travelling kit” (containing an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe) in their homes for one week (Sunday through Saturday) beginning with next Sunday, February 17. Let us pray for the spiritual renewal of our diocese!

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How to Report Sexual Abuse

If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contacting the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) 930-4558 (24 hours/7 days a week).  For more information on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: https://diometuchen.org/report-a-suspected-abuse

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New Parishioners
We welcome anyone who has moved into the parish or who has been inactive.
Please call or visit the rectory during office hours. You may print and fill out this Census Form before your visit to the rectory office.

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