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Click here to see the stewardship report on the weekend of December 17-18. Note that donations are still being received for Christmas; the total will be published in a few weeks.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist from "The Sacraments" by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

Please note that the parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The office will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 17.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of January 1.

Beginning on January 1, 2023, our parish will begin to recite the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel before the Sunday Masses. You'll find the prayer on the back cover of the Missalette, and the prayer will be lead by the lector or cantor immediately after the Welcome, before the entrance procession and hymn. Click here for more information.

We acknowledge the wonderful work of our liturgy committee members, decorators, and maintenance and office staff who dedicated so many hours of their time to prepare our churches for the Christmas Celebration. We also thank all our liturgical ministers who assisted at the numerous Masses of the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Day.

Click here to see the stewardship report on the weekend of December 11-12.

Our parish relies very much on the annual Christmas Collection to meet its financial obligations. Your generosity in this annual appeal is greatly appreciated. Christmas offerings are still being accepted. The total of this appeal and its varied disbursements will be published in a future bulletin.

The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 2, for New Year's Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, at 9:00 AM. We wish you all a blessed, happy, and healthy 2023!

Click here to see the Mass Schedule for next weekend, December 31-January 1.

Our special Liturgy of the Word for children in grades K-4 will be offered on January 8 (Epiphany) at the 11:00 Mass. Please join us as we celebrate God's Word!

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist from "The Sacraments" by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

Many thanks to all those who, with overwhelming generosity, bought presents and contributed more than $3,000 in gift cards to our annual "Adopt a Family" Christmas project. You made 269 children from 71 families very happy this Christmas. Special thanks to Teresa Wells, who spearheaded this year's annual outpourting of love and to those who assisted her in any way.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for Christmas week.

Fr. Alabré and I, along with our parish staff, sincerely thank all those who remembered us in this holy season. Your cards, spiritual bouquets, homemade treats, and gifts were most thoughtful. May the Lord bless you abundantly for your kindnesses.

On January 20, Bishop David M. O'Connell will celebrate a Mass for Life at 11 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral in Freehold. All are invited.

We offer our prayerful congratulations to Nelson on receiving the ministry of Acolyte from Bishop O’Connell at St. Ann’s Church, Lawrenceville, on December 13. It is a final step toward Nelson’s eventual Ordination as a Deacon. Congratulations to our ever faithful Nelson. May the Lord grant you the grace of perseverance and joy in serving Him! Click here to find out what an acolyte does!

Click here to see the Stewardship Report of December 17.

We are blessed with wonderful students, parents, and catechists in our program, and I offer prayer-filled wishes that you all find joy in the gift of this tiny Baby who has the power to change our lives forever. Click here for information on when classes resume.

The parish office will be closed in observance of Christmas on Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26. The office will reopen on Tuesday, December 27. In addition, the office will be closed from noon to 3 on Monday, December 19, and will close at noon on Thursday, December 22.