PARISH INFORMATION

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Saturday Evening 5:30 p.m. • Weekdays Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. •  National Holidays 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days as announced

DEVOTIONS
Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is held on Monday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
and after 9:00 a.m. Mass on Monday Holidays.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism wil be administered on January 10, 2010, the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.  During Ordinary Time, the Sacrament of Baptism is administered on third Sunday bi-monthly at 1:30 p.m.  There are no Baptisms during Lenten Season.  Baptismal Preparation Class for new parents is scheduled after a meeting with the Pastor.   Please contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements, 908-789-0280, ext. 10, or email stannesec@comcast.net.

MARRIAGE
Arrangements must be made with one of the priests one year in advance to ensure proper time and adequate preparations for the sacrament.

HOLY ORDERS  •  RELIGIOUS LIFE
Those who recognize a call to religious life, the priesthood or order of deacon are invited to meet with the Pastor, Fr. Villanova.  Please contact the Rectory Office, 908-789-0280, ext. 10, to schedule an appointment.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
The sacraments are available to those unable to come to Church due to sickness, age or incapacity.
Please call the Rectory to make arrangements.  Emergencies, call anytime.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2009 & 2010
Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Sunday 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Grades 5, 7, 8

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
All families with children in the Religious Educatoin program MUST be registered members of the parish.  Families of children preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist must be registered members of the parish’s Religious Education program or attend Catholic grammar school.  Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in 7th Grade and is completed in the 9th Grade.  Please contact the Religious Education Office for more details: weekdays 908-789-0280, ext. 27 •  Sunday a.m. 908-789-4745.

PARISH REGISTRATION
New parishioners are always welcome.  Every family moving into the parish community is invited to register.
If you are new to the parish, planning to move, or have a change of address, please notify the Rectory office.