Bulletin for March 1, 2015

This week's readings:
February 24, February 25, February 26, February 27, February 28, March 1

Ministry Schedule through May 31st.

World Meeting of Families, September 22-27

Information from the Diocese on the Papal visit and attending events in Philadelphia.

Ash Wednesday -- February 18

• 9:00 a.m. Mass
• 4:30 p.m. service
• 7:00 p.m. Mass

Daily Mass -- Mondays through Thursdays, February 19th to April 1 at 9:00 a.m.

Stations of the Cross -- Fridays, 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Penance Service -- March 18th at 7:00 p.m.

Tenebrae Service -- March 27th at 8:00 p.m.

Holy Week & Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday -- April 2

• Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper -- 7:00 p.m.
• Church remains open until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday -- April 3

• Friday of the Passion of the Lord -- 3:00 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross -- 7:00 p.m.

Holy Saturday -- April 4

• Blessing of the Easter Food -- 11:00 a.m.
• No 4:00 pm Mass
• Easter Vigil -- 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday -- April 5

• 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Your Guide to Lent

Includes

• Lenten regulations (Letter from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.)
• All about the joyful season of Lent
• Suggestions to help you experience a grace-filled Lent
• Examinations of conscience
• The penitential psalms.

We invite you to celebrate with us.

Eucharist -- Weekend Masses

• Saturday - 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday - 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Holy Days and Special Masses

• Assumption of Mary - Aug 15th - 9 am & 7 pm
• All Saints (not a Holy Day of Obligation this year) Nov 1st - 11 am
• Immaculate Conception - Dec 8th - 9 am & 7 pm
• Christmas Eve - Dec 24th - 4 pm & 10 pm
• Christmas Day - Dec 25th - 9 am & 11 am
• Octave of the Nativity of the Lord - Dec 31st - 9 am & 5:30 pm
• Solemnity of Mary - Jan 1st - 9 am & 11 am

Traveling? Contact Mass Times (1-858-207-6277) for the location of the Catholic Churches within the U.S.

Reconciliation
Saturday 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., or by appointment

Baptisms -- Celebrated during Mass. Parents and godparents are required to attend our Baptism preparation program. Parents: call the parish office to register.

Marriages
The Trenton Diocese requires a one year period of preparation, and participation in Pre-Cana classes or an Engaged Encounter weekend.  Please speak with a priest or deacon before making wedding plans.

Visits to the Sick
May be arranged by calling our parish office.

The parish office is open every Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Special appointments may be made by calling for an appointment.

New Parishioners -- Welcome! Please register at the parish office or pick up a registration form at the church entrances. Forms may be mailed or dropped in the collection basket the following weekend. Learn more ...

Contacts

Religious Ed. and Schedule

Celebrant Schedule

Parish Calendar/Events

Ministry Schedule

Masses/Sacrament Schedule

Parish Registration Form

Children: Classes are held for kindergarten through 8th grade on Monday and Tuesday evenings. (See the schedule.)

Adults: RCIA is a program for adults seeking to become Catholic.

Storm Watch: Class cancellations due to snow are announced on 94.3 FM The Point, 92.7 WOBM-FM, and 105.7 FM The Hawk.

Study for St. Monica by John Nava
(source:John Nava Studio)