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MASS SCHEDULE BULLETINS CONTACT US DONATE FLOCKNOTE SIGN-UP EVENTS/CALEDNAR News Penance Service & Sacrament of Reconciliation November 23 The Somerset Deanery offers a variety of options for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Click the link for details. Seniors Meeting November 17 All seniors and retirees are invited to join us for our weekly Seniors Meetings on Thursday mornings in the parish center. There will be a special guest on 12/2. Click the link to find out more! Synod 2023 November 2 Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced that the XVI Ordinary Synod of Bishops, will take place in October of 2023. Click the link to find out more. A Reminder October 26 Face masks are recommended (indoors) for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. -per CDC/ State of NJ Guidelines. RSS Feed MORE NEWS Events Ozanam Men’s Shelter Project November 17 - December 12 We are once again collecting new clothing for the men at the Ozanam shelter. The collection will begin on November 27 and run through December 12th. Click link for details. Toy Drive Tuesday, November 23 Toy Drive for the children of St Ann’s. Donate a toy at the parish or donate online. Click the above link for details Fall Bereavement Group Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM Our Bereavement Ministry is beginning our fall program on Tuesday, November 30 for 3 weeks. Click the link for sign-up and details. Holy Hour Wednesday, December 1, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for Holy Hour on Wednesday, December 1. < MORE EVENTS Parish Community Corner Newly Baptized We warmly welcome Cameron Taylor, daughter of Darius and Casey Goodarz, who was recently baptized. May the flame of faith grow ever stronger in her heart. God Bless Cameron Taylor and her whole family! The Center for Great Expectations Learn more about the Center for Great Expectations Click image to join today! Are You Receiving our Weekly Updates? Each week we share parish news via Flocknote. In addition, important parish information is periodically shared via Flocknote in between our Weekly Updates. Flocknotes may be received via text or email, but you must sign up for them! There are two ways to “join” our Flocknotes: 1. Text SMSH to 84576 to join on your cell phone OR 2. Enter your email address and/or cell phone number at: https://stmaryswatchung.flocknote.com That’s it! (Note: if you’re already a member, there is no need to do anything). If you have any questions please contact Nancy at 908-756-6524 ext. 10. New: Catholic Prayer & Meditation from Hallow Daily Meditation Diocese Responds to the “McCarrick” Report Like Catholic dioceses across the nation and even around the world, the Diocese of Metuchen eagerly awaited the release of the Holy See’s findings of its investigation into disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, founding bishop of this diocese. The report has now been published by the Holy See. The Diocese of Metuchen’s detailed response to the report, including: a letter from Bishop Checchio; the findings of the investigation into the Diocese of Metuchen’s files regarding McCarrick; and other information about the significant steps taken to ensure the protection of minors and to ensure the crimes and sins of the past cannot be repeated, can be found at: diometuchen.org/healing. Message from Msgr. Benwell The Year of Saint Joseph Msgr. Benwell's Letters An Invitation from Msgr. Benwell- October 25, 2021 A message from Msgr. - September 9, 2021- Emergency Disaster Relief Fund A message from Msgr. Benwell - August 19, 2021 A message from Msgr. Benwell June 10, 2021: Mission Cooperative Plan A message from Msgr. Benwell May 28, 2021 A message from Msgr. Benwell May 19, 2021 A Message from Msgr. December 23, 2020: The Year of St. Joseph A Message from Msgr. Benwell, November 3, 2020 Letter to Parish September 24, 2020 Letter to Parish September 8, 2020 Letter to the Parish June 16, 2020 Letter to Parish, June 7, 2020 May 18, 2020 Letter to the Parish- Re-opening April 28, 2020 Letter to Parish Good Friday Mass of the Lord's Supper Palm Sunday of the Lord Church safety Notice If the church is to remain open during the pandemic, it is necessary that all observe the following. Sanitize your hands at the side dispensers prior to entering the church. Keep social distancing when in the church. On all future visits, please bring disinfectant with you and wipe down surfaces you touch prior to leaving the church. Thank you for your consideration. St. Mary's Church 225 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069 Parish Office: 908 756-6524 parish@stmaryswatchung.org Login powered by eCatholic®