Arrangements

 

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As announced this past weekend, it is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Jeanne Orlowski, mother of our dear Pastor, Msgr. Walter.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Wake will take place on Friday, March 17, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Matthew.

Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, March 18, 11:00am at St. Matthew.

Please continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Orlowski and for Msgr. Walter and his family.

Thank you for your kindness.

Click here to go to Magner Funeral Home Obituary page.

Inclement Weather

Due to the weather conditions, Tuesday, March 14th, our Parish Office and church center are closed. Masses will be celebrated at 12:10pm, and 6:00pm weather permitting.  Please stay safe!

Healing Mass

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH

12:10PM MASS & 6:00PM MASS

CELEBRANT:  FR. THOMAS SUNIL, V.C., DIRECTOR OF DIVINE RETREAT CENTER, NEW JERSEY 

FR. THOMAS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER BOTH MASSES TO MEET INDIVIDUALLY FOR 1 HOUR.

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal

 

2017 Catholic Appeal Brochure (PDF)

Click here to visit the Annual Catholic Appeal Website

2017 Pledge Form

2017 Pledge Payment Form 

Bible Study

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Lenten Schedule

                                                                                                                  

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Lenten Schedule

Daily Mass:       12:10pm     6:00pm 

Confession:  Every Tuesday  ~ 11:45am – 12:00pm     7:00pm – 8:00pm

Every Saturday ~ 3:15pm – 4:00pm

 

Bible Study: Every Wednesday  ~ March 8th through April 5th

    Two Sessions:  10:00am – 11:30am or 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Teaching & Meditative Masses:  Thursdays

    12:10pm and 6:00pm, except March 16th & 23rd

Stations of the Cross:  Every Friday at 7:00pm

Healing Masses:  Thursday, March 16th, at 12:10pm and 6:00pm

Thursday, March 23rd, after 12:10pm and 6:00pm – Special Guest Speaker Sr. Mary Seton, MC, will speak about how St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who Sr. Seton lived with for 20 years, met the Lord in the face of suffering.

Afternoon of Prayer: Saturday, March 25th  1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Catholic Daughters Open House

 

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The Catholic Daughters Open House       

        Sunday, February 12th

          has been cancelled.

 

Blessing of Candles & Throats

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BLESSING OF CANDLES 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND AFTER THE 12:10PM MASS

CANDLES WILL BE BLESSED FOR CHURCH AND HOME USE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE IN LIMITED QUANTITY

 

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FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

THROATS WILL BE BLESSED 

AFTER THE 12:10PM MASS, AT 3:00PM, AND

AFTER THE 7:00PM BENEDICTION

Personal Services

     Guidance 

Personal Services Available

 

 

Wednesdays, from 7:00pm       to 8:00pm

I Counseling        

Elizabeth Burt, MA, LPC, NCC:  MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Licensed Professional Counselor; Nationally Certified Counselor. Every Wednesday for adults, youth and families.

Areas of specialty: 

Young adults, adults; Life challenges related to mental health and wellness, parenting/family/care giving, career coaching, and transitions counseling,.

Selected areas include anxiety and depression, stress management, care giving challenges (parent/children communication), wellness across the lifespan, academic/career indecision, college issues (adjustment, academics, disability services) 

Kristen Penta, LMSW and State Certified School Social Worker working with children, adolescent and families. First and Third Wednesday – especially for children related matters.

Specializing in childhood/adolescent disorders such as (but not limited to) AD/HD, Anxiety, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, and behavior challenges that may present in both the home and school setting.  Extensive experience working with children and families who have experienced varying types of trauma, as well as working with children in foster care.  Also experienced with crisis de-escalation and mental health risk assessment techniques. Vast experience in behavioral, social and emotional strategies for improving functioning in the home, school and community environments.  

II Consultation on Annulments

First and Third Wednesday of the month.  Those who have not attended the seminar on annulments or the December 15 meeting can walk in for general information.  Those who have attended the seminar and had the initial meeting can make an appointment for one on one meeting for any questions. Please contact Beth Ann Murray at (203) 410-8977 or bafmazz@gmail.com.

 

III Consultation on Immigration

Wednesdays of the month for those who wish to speak to a lawyer for advice, Mr. Anthony  Fables will continue to offer his services.  Anthony is not available the 1st Wednesday of the month.

 

IV Financial Consultation

Every Wednesday of the month Ron Koroscil, MBA, will be available to help anyone who would like to get advise on “How to live within one’s means”.  Ron specializes in budgeting and keeping on target.

 

Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Parish Families

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