Bus Trips to the March for Life January 19, 2019 in Washington, DC Pro-Life advocates from around the country will gather in Washington, DC, to seek change for the right to human life on the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade. For Bus Trip Registrations: Annandale 908-797-7359, Blairstown 908-382-1525, Flemington 908-782-2922, Fords 732-261-8280, Metuchen 732- 754-3692, Old Bridge 423- 595-8211, Phillipsburg 908-454-9880 and Somerville – (908) 788-7736. For more information please call 732-562-1990 x 1543 or visit www.diometuchen.org.

Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Respect for Life Mass at noon on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi (548 Main Street, Metuchen). At this time, the bishop will present the 2019 “ProVita” awards. This year’s recipients are: Patricia Daly, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, who is being recognized for her service in promoting the sanctity of human life in the parish and the local community; Carolyn Glodek, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish in Colonia, who is very involved with Life Choices Resource Center in Metuchen, helping young women facing unplanned pregnancies to choose life; and William Tevald, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, who is heavily involved with setting up the St. Anne’s Center in Phillipsburg, a home for women who are pregnant and homeless. Immediately following the Mass, there will be a small reception in the Community Room downstairs. All are welcome to attend. Please call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543 or email amarshall@diometuchen.org for more information.

Join Father Gregory Uhrig for an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II’s teachings in our day. The course will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays from 10 am—11:30 am beginning January 23rd. This course will offer an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Fr. Gregory Uhrig at 732-529-7933 or email guhrig@diometuchen.org.

World Youth Day in Metuchen Saturday, January 26, 2019 Calling all youth! You’re invited to spend the day, celebrating locally, as youth across the world observe World Youth Day in Panama. The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Youth Ministry will host a Youth Day on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 105 Summer Rd., Three Bridges. Bishop James F. Checchio will preside at a Mass, where he will recognize the recipients of the St. Timothy and St. Teresa Service Awards. Join us for this fun-filled day of food, music, prayer and reflection. All 8th – 12th graders are invited to come with their parish! The deadline to register is January 18. The cost to attend is $20.For more information, please visit https://diometuchen.org/wyd-in-metuchen.

Join Father Gregory Uhrig for an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II’s teachings in our day. The course will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays from 10 am—11:30 am beginning January 23rd. This course will offer an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Fr. Gregory Uhrig at 732-529-7933 or email guhrig@diometuchen.org.

Join Father Gregory Uhrig for an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II’s teachings in our day. The course will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays from 10 am—11:30 am beginning January 23rd. This course will offer an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Fr. Gregory Uhrig at 732-529-7933 or email guhrig@diometuchen.org.