Anyone who has been keeping an eye on the news knows that we are in a period of unprecedented uncertainty. Businesses, schools and houses of worship are still open - more or less - in our state. Will this continue, or will another mandated lockdown be imposed? None of us knows, but we must continue to live each moment in fullness of faith and trust - hoping for the best, even while planning for the worst.
We are continuing to operate on a modified office and liturgical schedule and will make every effort to be available as circumstances allow. As of today, here is the schedule for our weekend Masses as well as the upcoming holidays:
Thursday 11/26 - Thanksgiving
Reservations not needed for this Mass
Thanksgiving Bread will be blessed at
Masses this weekend (11/21 & 11/22),
and at Mass on Thursday 11/26
Blessed bread will be distributed after these Masses
A blessed and safe Thanksgiving to all!
Thursday 12/24 - Christmas Eve
Masses at 2PM, 4PM (with livestream) and 10PM
Friday 12/25 - Christmas Day
Masses at 9AM (with livestream) and 11AM
Reservations for Christmas Masses, while NOT required, are STRONGLY recommended. These reservations will be made available in early December (please stay tuned). We will have the worship space and the parish hall open for all Masses. Once socially-distanced capacity has been reached, NO FURTHER ADMISSION WILL BE PERMITTED.
Please note that, as circumstances change, these arrangements may be further updated. We will forward any changes are they occur.
A review of our Mass and sacramental schedule for this weekend:
Saturday 11/21
Confessions 3-3:45PM in the Rectory Chapel
Masses
4PM - Mass WITH a congregation, in-church Communion during Mass (no outdoor Communion afterwards)
Sunday 11/22
9AM - Mass Live streamed WITH a congregation. Outdoor Communion will be available afterwards and radio reception available in the parking lot at 107.7FM.
As the colder weather approaches please note that outdoor Communion will end promptly at 10:15. Please plan accordingly
11AM - Mass WITH a congregation, in-church Communion during Mass (no outdoor Communion afterwards) PLEASE NOTE: While making a reservation is not required, we are encouraging people to do so; this way you can be assured of having a seat. We have noticed that in-church attendance is steadily increasing and, in anticipation that we may reach capacity at weekend Masses, we have prepared the Church Hall for social distancing and live-streaming the Mass from upstairs. When needed, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will bring the Blessed Sacrament so that people in the Church Hall can receive Communion during Mass.
Those without Internet access (and please let your friends and neighbors know!) can call 732-475-0048
Sunday 9AM Live-stream Mass
Not yet ready to return to the church building? WE UNDERSTAND and will continue to offer live streamed Mass on Sundays at 9AM with outdoor Communion available in the church parking lot. See this weekend's Mass on YouTube at
Parents: don't forget to visit the Diocese of Trenton's one-page resource for families, Faith At Home, updated each week.
This week's edition:
We continue to pray for an end to the virus, those who are infected and those who care for the sick. May God continue to bless us and keep us close to Him.