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Parish Mission Statement
What We BelieveSt. Mary’s-Stony Hill is a Roman Catholic parish that is rooted in our sacramental life and the vast traditions of the Catholic Church. First and foremost, our parish life centers on the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist. The grace received from Eucharist enables us to function in our mission as a parish community. Our mission as a parish encompasses parishioners of all ages.
We strive to be a place where our parishioners feel a sense of welcome and a place to have their faith nurtured through the various ministerial opportunities that occur throughout the year.
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Bishop's 2021 Annual AppealFind out more about the appeal and how you can help make a difference
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Parish Community Corner
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Easter Bunny Visit
A Special Visitor…. We were happy to have a surprise visitor after our 10 am Mass on Easter Sunday who handed out Easter Egg treats to all the “children” of the parish. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!
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Events
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April 12, 7:00 PM - May 3
Come journey with Msgr. Benwell as he walks us through four stories from Scripture where we encounter the Risen Christ. This person is available in person and live-stream. Click link for detailsRead More -
April 21, 10:00 AM - April 22, 10:30 AMMonthly Food Collection April 21st • 10-10:30 am Non-perishable groceries for the Somerset County Food Bank and frozen casseroles for SHIP will be delivered this week. Click link for complete details.Read More
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April 22 - May 27Bereavement Group “Journey through Grief” our parish bereavement support group will begin meeting on Thursday, April 22nd. We will meet on six consecutive evenings, either via Zoom or safely socially distanced in person.Read More
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News
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April 6Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal impacts the lives of so many and supports such vital ministries as the formation of our seminarians and deacons, outreach to our youth and young adults, and programs to assist couples through marriage preparation. Our ongoing efforts in evangelization and catechesis, advocacy for human life and dignity, and effectively ministering to people of varied ethnicities and languages all depend on your generosity. Click the above link for more details.Read More
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March 30A vocation to the priesthood is both challenging and rewarding. A priest is called to be a witness of Christ. He is a minister of the sacraments, proclaimer of the word, teacher of the faith, and steward of the Church. He accompanies the faithful through this world, leading the way to the eternal kingdom of heaven. Discernment of a vocation to the priesthood requires specialized guidance to navigate the spiritual formation and academic demands of the seminary. Click above link to find out more!Read More
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March 30
Please note that the Mass Book for 2022 will be opened on Wednesday, April 7th. Click link for details.Read More -
March 25Bishop Checchio's Letter on the growing division, hate and racism, particularly against members of the Asian-American community. Click link to read the Bishop's Letter on the racism against Asian Americans.Read More
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March 25
This weekend concludes the Baby Bottle Boomerang campaign on behalf of the Center for Great Expectations conducted by the Knights of Columbus. Please return any bottle you hold. Thank you for your support.Read More
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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:
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New: Catholic Prayer & Meditation from Hallow
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Daily Meditation
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Hallow Blog
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3 days ago“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set... -
2 weeks agoWays to feel more connected to God and each other It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of Lent. While last year’s Holy Week was incredibly difficult for many, this year’s Holy Week brings a...
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Message from Msgr. Benwell
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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.
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Msgr. Benwell's Letters
- 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
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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.
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