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Click here to see the stewardship report of December 30.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Holy Eucharist.

Since the priests of the parish will be on pilgrimage to Rome with Bishop O'Connell, a Communion Service will be conducted by Deacon Sal at the 7:00 AM Mass. The only Mass of the day will be at 9:00 AM. The weekend Mass Schedule will not be changed.

January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is NOT a holy day of obligation this year. The regular weekend schedule will be followed, and there will be only one Mass each in English and in Creole on Monday. Click here for times.

The Respect Life Ministry thanks parishioners for their generous support of the recent sale of New Jersey Right to Life raffle tickets. Click here for more information on what we contributed to the cause and for the winning numbers.

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.

Click here to see the stewardship report of December 23.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered for children in Grades K-4 on January 7, the Feast of the Epiphany, at the 11:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend!

The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 1, for New Year's Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, at 9:00 AM. We all wish you a blessed, happy, and healthy 2024!

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 23.

Click here to see this week's Eucharistic reflection.

The confession schedule will change, effective January 6, 2024. Click here for more information.

Our parish relies very much on the annual Christmas Collection to meet its financial obligations. Your generosity in this annual appeal is greatly appreciated.

Click here to see the stewardship report of December 17.

Click here to see the dates when the parish office will be closed for Christmas celebrations. Also note that one ticket has become available for the Sight and Sound production "The Miracle of Christmas" on December 21.

Kudos to all those who generously supported the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. Their generosity has made it possible to not only attain, but to exceed our parish goal of $100,000! This accomplishment allows our parish to benefit from a diocesan rebate, a sharing in this important fundraising effort for our own parish needs. Click here for details.

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! Click here for more information.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 16.

The Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Office for the New Evangelization present a workshop for parish leaders, family members, and friends, on Supporting Those with Mental Health Struggles. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM, at the St. Cecilia Parish Auditorium in Philadelphia. Click here for more details.