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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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New Mass schedule beginning October 4
Beginning October 4, Mass will now be celebrated on Sunday mornings at 7:30 and 11:15 am. Mass will continue to be celebrated on Saturday at 4 pm, but will no longer be celebrated on Sunday at 10 am. The gap of time between the two Sunday Masses is necessary in order for the church to be professionally cleaned after the first Mass and before the second.
The 4:00 and 11:15 Masses only will be live-streamed on the parish Facebook page and made immediately available afterward on the parish website. Holy Communion will continue to be brought to cars in front of the church for a limited period of time after all Masses: from 4:40 to 4:50 pm on Saturdays and from 8:00 to 8:10 and 11:45 to 11:55 am on Sundays.
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Parish News & Information
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September 17
To celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, we will host a blessing of the animals on the church lawn on Sunday, October 4th at 12:30 pm. Msgr. Benwell will bless pets and their owners at the St. Francis statue, which is on the right as you get to the top of the church driveway. All pets must be leashed or in a carrier, please. Please join us! Click for detailsRead More -
September 10
Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversaries You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary by receiving a congratulatory message from Bishop James F. Checchio. Registration is required to receive your message by mail. Please register online or contact Nancy at the parish office for assistance. Registration closes on October 15th. Congratulations!Read More -
September 10
Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s St. Mary’s-Stony Hill Religious Education Program will start in September with home learning. We will reassess the opening of classroom learning in December. Click the above link for full details.Read More -
September 2
Are you ready to personally ‘Discover Christ’ in your life? To participate with Discovering Christ starting Tuesday October 6th you have the option to either be present at the Parish Center with proper Social Distancing State protocols or via Zoom. Click the above link to find out more and register.Read More -
August 26
Click the link for details about upcoming sacramental celebrations for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. See photos of previous celebrations.Read More
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Murphy family
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Newly baptized
We warmly welcome Beckett Fitzcharles, son of Charles and Barbara Murphy (left) and Noelle Christina, daughter of Matthew and Alissa Schweitzer (right) who were recently baptized. May the flame of faith grow ever stronger in their hearts! God Bless!
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Schweitzer family
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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:
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.
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Remember in Prayer
Remember in Prayer We offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Walter Quense, who was recently called home to the Father. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in God’s peace.
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Msgr. Benwell's Letters
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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.
Please note: While we cannot distribute palm at this time, we will make it available for you to pick up as soon as we are able to celebrate Mass together again. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is an important part of helping to keep everyone safe. Stay well! -
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Photo Albums
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First Holy Communion-2020
13 Photos
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Religious Ed Service
1 Photos
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Ice Cream Social
4 Photos
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Confirmation Retreat - February 9, 2020
2 Photos
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Philip Memoli Receives St. Timothy Award
2 Photos
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World Day for Consecrated Life
4 Photos
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Choir 2019
1 Photos
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St Ann's School Supply Drive
3 Photos
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Coffee House - June 4, 2018
8 Photos
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First Communion
8 Photos
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News from the Diocese
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September 27
KENDALL PARK – Daniel Mark Anderl had just celebrated his 20th birthday. A lifelong Catholic and the only child of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas and defense attorney Mark Anderl, Daniel Anderl gave his life to protect his mother and father, taking the shooter’s first bullet directly to the chest, when a man holding a package on their front door step opened fire into the family’s home on July 19.Read More -
August 29
ASBURY – On the patronal feast day of the Diocese of Metuchen, the Queenship of Mary, and in the open-air National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen ordained five men for service to the priesthood, the largest group of men to be ordained in the diocese in over 25 years.Read More
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