MISSION APPEAL – WEEKEND OF MAY 21-22
Fr Joseph Lin, a Vincentian priest and Sr. Martina will come to our parish to do a Mission Appeal on the weekend of May 21-22 in the name of the Chinese Province of the Congregation of the Mission. He would like to ask all parishioners to support the needs of ongoing formation for priests and nuns, through a program designed for pastoral leadership in China called “The Chinese Leadership Initiative” which aims at compassionate and collaborative ministry. Please consider giving a generous financial gift to this program. Thank you!
St. James Columbiettes will be taking up a collection after all the Masses
this weekend for Seminarians and Postulants. The money collected will help them with
their study expenses. Six are chosen throughout the State. In the past, some of the
Seminarians that were with us were recipients of these donations. If you would like to donate
by check, please make it out to St. James Columbiettes and mail to Sandra Bohinski, PO Box 546, Helmetta, NJ 08828
St. James Columbiettes Frances Kane Memorial Scholarship
If you are a female student entering a Catholic High School Freshman year in September you have the opportunity to receive a $100 scholarship. Please submit an essay telling us about yourself and why a Catholic Hight School Education is important to you. Submissions are due by May 23rd, to Daria Ludas at dlludas@verizon.net.
If you have any questions, please contact Daria Ludas at 848-565-5316 or by email.
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL VIDEO
For the English version: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/2022BAA-English
For the Spanish version: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/2022BAA-Spanish
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ST JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #6336
Blood Drive: May 14th
2:30pm – 8:30 pm
Clemons Hall 83 E. Lincoln Ave, Monroe Twp, NJ
MASS DIRECTIVES AND OBLIGATIONS
REINSTATING THE GENERAL OBILGATION TO ATTEND MASS
We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).
This obligation does not apply to:
- those who are ill
- those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness
- those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility
- those with serious underlying health conditions.
One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass
A letter from Bishop James F. Checchio: 5.3.21-Letter from Bishop marking five year anniversary
BISHOP’S APPEAL VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYMONc5S8IA
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GUIDELINES FOR IN-PERSON MASSES We at St James are happy to be able to have In-Person Masses once again. We will continue to live stream our Masses for those who are unable to attend. In following the executive orders given by the Office of the Governor, we ask that you please follow the guidelines listed below. * Masks MUST be worn at all times * Upon entering, please use the hand sanitizer provided for you in the vestibule. * The Sign of Peace is suspended at this time. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you. God Bless. |