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On behalf of Franciscan Charities in Newark, I send a warm and sincere thank you to your congregation for collecting such an abundance of coats and toys for our neighbors in need throughout November and December! Click the above link to read letter and information.

The parish office is closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday.

From the Bookkeeper: 2021 Contribution Statements will be available for all registered parishioners to access via ParishSoft “My Own Church” by January 31, 2022. Click the above link for assistance if you would like to receive a copy.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We received so many donations for the coat drive, the toy drive and the men’s warm clothing drive — it was incredible! In addition, we created Christmas gift bags for the residents at McAuley Hall. Click the above link to ind out more.

December 20 Message from Msgr. Benwell regarding Christmas Mass

All proceeds from this collection will be designated exclusively to support retired religious Sisters and Brothers of the United States.

The Somerset Deanery offers a variety of options for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Click the link for details.

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!

Msgr. invites you to participate in our parish's kickoff of 2 milestone anniversaries: our 175th anniversary as a parish and the 50th anniversary of the dedication of our church. We will begin our anniversary year on Sunday, November 21, the Solemnity of Christ the King, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the church following the 11:15 Mass and concluding at 5:00 pm with Evening Prayer and Benediction. Click the link for complete details and to sign up.

The 2020-21 Parish Annual Financial Report is available for your review.

Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness to change a life…. thank you St. Mary’s Stony Hill for always being there for us…..

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 about the Synod.

Face masks are recommended (indoors) for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. -per CDC/ State of NJ Guidelines.

Click the above link for a note from the parish.

The church carpet cleaning schedule. Please click the link for details.

The Knights of Columbus thank our parishioners for their support of the Dining Discount Card campaign. Click link for full details.

If you, or someone you know would like to hear more about our generous God, Jesus who brings us His good news, and the Catholic Church Community that proclaims the good news, we invite you to join us at an Inquiry Session. Click the above link for more information.

A newly formed group is seeking to find those from Watchung who served in the military after having graduated from either Watchung Hills Regional. Click above link for complete details.

Deacon Walter recently “took the plunge” and jumped out of a plane (14,000 feet to ground!)