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Two Thursdays per month at 6:30 pm on Zoom. Couples and families are welcome to join in praying Lectio Divina (a meditative reading of a short scripture passage). Contact [email protected] with any questions and for more details.

Now that the pandemic is over, Bishop Checchio would like to offer Eucharistic Adoration at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Monday through Friday, from 9:00-11:45 am.

The Seniors Group meets every Thursday from 10:15 until noon in the parish center. Click the above link to find out more

On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, we began our Fall Parish Monthly Gatherings with “Sharing Christ”, the final chapter of the 3-part, Christlife faith formation series with session 1, “Called to Share Christ.” Having discovered how Jesus is present in our lives and the practical ways we can follow him daily, we now begin to learn the process of sharing our “Good News” with others. The church is the instrument through which the Lord’s mission of salvation continues. And “We” are the church. Please, Lord, help us " proclaim the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15. Amen.

The Annual Diocesan Priest Convocation is being held from Tuesday, October 15th through Thursday, October 17th. Msgr. Benwell will be leaving after the Tuesday morning daily Mass to attend the Convocation with his brother priests. Find out more....

We will be collecting clean, gently used, and new coats, along with hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets for all ages, again this year, to benefit Franciscan Charities/St. Anne’s Soup Kitchen.

At Thanksgiving time each year, we collect new clothing for the men at the Ozanam Men’s shelter in New Brunswick. Ozanam is a temporary homeless shelter run by Catholic Charities. This year we are looking for a new volunteer to take over this ministry.

Find out more about a Catholic education for your child. Many of the schools will be hosting open houses. Find out more....

An Afternoon at the Movies! Thank you to all who joined us for our parish outing to the Brook Arts Center to see the 2024 movie “Cabrini”. It was a wonderful parish event — and a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon!

We are in need of two aides on Monday at 5 pm for a 7th and 8th grade class. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Karen Dill if you are able to assist! Karen can be reached at 908 756-6524 x11

A music and movement program for 0-5-year-olds with a parent or caregiver is held on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Parish Center. Click the above link for info and sign up.

The program started on October 8! This year's theme is Sharing Christ. You are not required to attend all the sessions to participate. Find out more and sign up today!

Mount Saint Mary Academy, an all-girls Catholic college pre-high school in Warchung, will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 20, from 12:30-3:30 pm. Student-guided tours are available from 12-2 pm. Register on www.mountsaintmary.org/admissions/openhouse or contact Donna Toryak, Director of Enrollment at 908-757- 0108.

Tricky Tray Please join us for fun and prizes on October 18th at 6 pm. St. John’s in Dunellen is hosting their 3rd Annual Tricky Tray. For tix check Eventbrite or call St. Johns @ 732-968-2621. If you can’t attend but are interested in donating please contact [email protected].

The Center for Great Expectations invites you to join us at our Hope Lives Here Gala on Friday, October 18th at the Marigold in Somerset. Celebrate with us as we gather for a night of hope & inspiration. Your presence would make the evening truly special. For more information please contact Laurie Lachs at 732-247-7003 x336.

This past spring, Pauliana became a Full-time youth minister for Fiat Ventures and it has been a blessing. Paulina looks forward to becoming more part of this vibrant community and helping to build a solid youth ministry program here at St. Mary’s. Find out more about Paulina!

The Food Bank Network of Somerset County offers our sincere thanks and appreciation for the extremely generous donation in the amount of $3,157 received in July. We are honored to have been chosen by St. Mary’s Parish to be the beneficiary of these special offerings made in memory of deceased mothers and fathers. Find out more....

This summer we offered an opportunity for parishioners through a parish questionnaire that people could answer both online or a handout. This allowed parishioners to share how parish events have impacted their faith journey. We have received many wonderful comments and wanted to share a summary of what was heard.....Click the link to find out more!

Be a Champion for Catholic Charities You are invited to join CHAMPIONS for CATHOLIC CHARITIES — a community of individual and corporate benefactors who support the vital services for our neighbors in need provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. Find out more....

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart 89 Ridge Street, Newark October-November Cathedral Concert Series... see schedule....