The Diocese of Metuchen in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Newark will be sponsoring the “The 17th Annual Critical Life Issues Conference.” The theme is “Every Life: Cherished, Chosen & Sent.” Expert speakers will address a variety of life issues including: “Humanae Vitae at 50 Years – Back to the Future,” “The Beauty and Wisdom of God’s Design: A Millennial’s Perspective,” Panel Discussion on excerpts of the documentary, “Unprotected,” and “From Death to Life: A Conversion Story – Becoming a Missionary Disciple for Life.” The speakers will give practical information as well as thought-provoking testimony of real life experiences. The Conference will also feature exhibits of products and services which pertain to some of these issues. It will be held at the St. John Neumann Conference Center, Piscataway from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Registration is $25.00. This fee includes lunch and handouts. To register please visit http://diometuchen.org/critical-life or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543. Seating is limited.

World Mission Sunday Family Celebration All are welcome! World Mission Sunday will be held on October 21st with "Going the Extra Mile for Kids in Need of Jesus," a one-mile walk for children in need. Sunday, October 21, 2018 10:30 a.m. - Registration St. Francis Cathedral CYO Building Main Street and Library Place, Metuchen, NJ Mass will be celebrated at noon. The celebrant will be Bishop James F. Checchio. A light reception will follow Mass. For more information or a registration form, contact the diocesan Office of Pontifical Mission Societies, (732) 243-4583. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 4:00 pm Please register online at https://diometuchen.org/ offices-and-ministries/family-and-pastoral-life/familylife/silver-and-gold/). The system will automatically generate a confirmation message with some facts about the event. More specifics will be sent closer to the occasion. If you are unable to access, please contact your parish secretary or the Family Life Office at 732-243-4582, amatos@diometuchen.org. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 3rd.

Come Pray for Those Who Serve and Protect Bishop James F. Checchio cordially invites ALL the faithful in the Diocese to join him at the annual Blue Mass to pray for and with police officers and law enforcement personnel from the communities and towns from across Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties. Come to represent your parish and town, to support and pray for all our dedicated local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials and to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice through their service to others. For more information, call (732) 562-2435 or visit https://diometuchen.org/2018-blue-mass.

The 3rd Annual Diocesan Christmas Party for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities will be held on December 15, 2018. Due to limited space, this is a ticket-only event and pre-registration is required. Please contact the Office for Persons with Disabilities by calling 732-765-6432 or emailing: 2018domchristmasparty@gmail.com. Please register by October 31st. We will graciously accept donations from parishioners who wish to contribute toward gifts for this event. (Checks only please, no toys or gift cards). Thank you for your generosity