Navex EthicsPoint is a program providing diocesan and parish employees and parishioners the ability to report suspected financial malfeasance in any of our parishes, schools, cemeteries, and diocesan institutions. Options for reporting:  Web intake site URL: https://diometuchen.ethicspoint.com  Mobile URL: https://diometuchenmobile.ethicspoint.com/  Hotline: 844-796-1296  QR code (at right)

Starting next weekend, September 23rd/24th, the Knights of Columbus will be selling discount cards for 14 eateries. The cost is $20 per card. All proceeds will be donated to the Somerset County Food Bank. Thank you to the supporting eateries and thank you fellow parishioners for your support!

Please consider joining us for this new program starting Tuesday, October 10th— and enjoy the witness story (from the program we just completed): Read Therese's story...

As we enter September, the unofficial beginning of the parish year, I want to share with you a continued vision I have for St. Mary’s in the year ahead....Click link to read more

As of Monday, August 21st, at least 114 people have died and more than 800 people remain missing from fires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. Catholic Charities USA is actively providing lifesaving resources and relief on the ground. For those who wish to contribute to the relief effort, donations may be made directly online at: www.diometuchen.org/ mauirelief — or you may use the QR code here. Click link for more details.

We will have a second collection taken up at all Masses. This is the annual Holy Father’s Collection and all proceeds are designated for that singular purpose. Thank you, in advance, for you consideration.

We will resume CLOW on September 24th. During CLOW the children leave the sanctuary during the Liturgy of the Word to hear the scripture readings proclaimed and explained at an age-appropriate level.

To catechize means to echo. As catechists we echo the Good News. What is the Good News – The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! We are living witnesses to the children and young people we are called to share our faith with. It is an opportunity to also grow in our faith. Please consider volunteering ....Find our more

Join the Choir! Watch for more information — coming soon!

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen and renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service at the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi in Metuchen on October 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm. Registration is required. Click above link for details.

Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic? This can happen through the RCIA process. Find out more

Interested in learning more about your faith? Learn about graduate theological courses offered this Fall....click the above link to find out more

The Diocese of Metuchen requires parishes to have an advisory council, called a Parish Pastoral Council, that collaborates with the pastor in discerning parish needs and exploring ways to address them. Msgr. Benwell established a Parish Pastoral Council in the summer of 2021. Today, seven parishioners,....read more

Bishop Mel Rey M. Uy will be speaking at all Masses next weekend as part of the Annual Missionary Cooperative Plan. Find out more...

As you know, the parish expenses and obligations do not take a vacation when you do, so it is very helpful to rely on your continued support even when you cannot attend Mass here. You can mail in, drop off envelopes or give online with WeShare! See more....

The 2023 Bishops Annual Appeal has concluded. Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2023 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. I am pleased to share that the Diocese and St. Mary’s reached their Appeal Goals. Click the above link for the results.

The parish office will be closed on Fridays during the summer months.

This month, we move into the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. During this year, we will move to foster Eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through Eucharistic adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit. Click the above link to find out more.

Did you Know? Each weekday morning (after daily Mass) we take a few moments to pray the rosary together. Consider joining us during the month of May — the month of Mary!

The Cemetery Office will soon be offering vases for sale to adorn loved ones’ crypts. Each vase is made of solid bronze and holds seasonal, artificial flowers. For details on pricing and ordering, please contact Pat Manfredonia at 908-756-6524 x-17 or [email protected].