St. Elizabeth & St. Brigid Parish

2021 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
Transformed by Christ’s Body and Blood
– Sent on Mission to Light a Fire in the Heart of the Church

The appeal supports the works of the Diocese to meet the needs of many for Evangelization, Vocations, Catholic Charity and other areas to bring Christ to our local Church. To view Bishop Checchio's Message see https://youtu.be/SYMONc5S8IA To date, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $ 244,922.50 and payments totaling $ 237,310.25 from 205 parishioners. This represents 96% of our goal of $255,000.00. We are just $10,077.50 short of reaching our goal. The parish receives a 50% rebate for all funds received over the goal. Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal.

Your gift to the Bishop's Annual Appeal helps support the formation of our seminarians. Listen to Ronal's story and how his vocation has been directly impacted by the generosity of the Bishop's Annual Appeal Together we are Transformed by Christ's Body and Blood, Sent on Mission to Light a Fire in the Heart of the Church.

Please be aware that neither Monsingor Puleo nor the parish will solicit assistance in the form of gift cards or other charitable requests via e-mail.  There are a number of e-mails being sent asking for assistance.  Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 908-234-1265 before acting on these requests.

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Year of Saint Joseph Prayer

Dear Saint Joseph,
guardian of the Holy Family,
watch over our human family.
With Mary, our heavenly Mother,
keep us safe in God’s care.

Although divided and distracted,
by many ungodly preoccupations,
including the destruction of precious human life,
we seek a path that leads back to God.

Glorious son of David and just son of God,
protect us as you once protected Mary and Jesus.
Inspire us in ways that will help us
overcome our transgressions.

Rekindle in the souls and arouse in the minds
of all who have turned away from God,
the joy of loving and serving Him;
as you did most perfectly as husband and father
for Mary and Jesus.

As you cooperated with God’s grace
and lived your life virtuously,
enable us to follow your example,
giving of ourselves to God and neighbor,
all the days of our lives.

We ask this through Christ Jesus Our Lord,
Amen.

Imprimatur:           
Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA
Nihil Obstat:         
Reverend John G. Hillier, Ph.D
22 January, 2021
 

At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.

Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

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; or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).

Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives (communion in the hand, communion under one species, etc.) in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.

Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop, Diocese of Trenton
Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan Bishop, Diocese of Camden Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney Bishop, Diocese of Paterson Most Reverend James F. Checchio Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen Most Reverend Kurt Burnette Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac

Food Drive December 4-5 2021
Benefiting the Somerset County Food Network Food Pantry
Canned and Non Perishable items needed.  Monetary donations accepted.
 

Jesus reminds us that there is no greater live than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; if we do so our joy will be complete. Have you ever considered giving yourself to the service of your sisters and brothers as a priest or religious? If so, call the Vocations Office @ (732) 562-2453 or e-mail us at vocations@diometuchen.org. Or you can visit our website at www.diometuchen.org/vocations. Turn your life over to the Lord today.
 

 © Reverend John G. Hillier,  March 10, 2020