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The Raritan Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri announces with great joy the upcoming ordination of Br. Steven John Bolton, C.O. Brother Steven will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Most Rev. Mario A. Aviles, C.O., Auxiliary Bishop of Brownsville, Texas, on Saturday, January 28, 2023, the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, at 10:00 am in the Church of St. Joseph, Raritan, New Jersey. All are welcome to attend, and there will be a light reception following the Mass. Livestream video of the Mass will be available on the Raritan Oratory YouTube channel.

St. Ann Classical Academy is hosting an Open House for Catholic Schools Week, on Sunday, January 29. There will be a pancake breakfast in the cafeteria at 11:00, and the open house from 11:30 – 2:00. Come and see the difference a classical, Catholic education can make for the children in your life.

Our next uServe event for middle and high school students is Soap For Hope, on Tuesday, February 7 from 4:30-5:30pm at Holy Trinity. We’ll make hygiene kits for families for their first night in a shelter.

The recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has rekindled interest in his life and work. Join Fr. Jeff for a talk and discussion on the life and legacy of this remarkable figure of the contemporary Church, on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm in the auditorium of the school building at St. Joseph's in Raritan.

Everyone is welcome to our Parish Breakfast offered by the Holy Name Society, on Sunday, February 19 from 8-11:00 am in the Parish Center. Tickets will be available at the door. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, bagels, donuts, juice, milk, coffee, & tea. Cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children age 7-12, free for children under 7.

Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teenager beatified by Pope Francis in 2020, designed a website to document Eucharistic miracles. His work has been turned into an International Exhibition. Come learn about Blessed Carlo’s love for the Eucharist, venerate his relic, and view the 154 exhibition panels. There will also be a presentation on recent Eucharistic Miracles by Nancy LaCorte. All this will take place beginning at 7 pm on Thursday, January 12, in the Auditorium of the school building at St. Joseph’s in Raritan, and everyone is welcome.

The faithful and people of good will in the Diocese of Metuchen are invited to join together in prayer for a Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Livestream will be available at www.diometuchen.org

Join us in solidarity with those participating in the annual March for Life in Washington, by spending some time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will begin at 12 Noon and conclude with Benediction at 6:45 pm, followed by the regularly scheduled 7:00 pm Mass. For more information or to sign up for a time slot, please contact Eileen Fisher through the Parish Office.

If you are suffering over the death of someone you love, perhaps the 10-week Bereavement Support Group Sessions may help you during this difficult time.
When: May 1 - July 10 at 6:30 - 8:00pm. No fee, but registration is required; Contact Deacon John Phalen at 908-526-2394 [email protected]
For more information visit the Bereavement Ministry page Here.

Bishop Checchio has authorized a special collection in all parishes of the Diocese of Metuchen, to benefit relief efforts in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. Donations may be made at Mass the weekend of October 29-30, through the Parish Office, or through our secure Online Giving Option. Just click on "Special Collections" and select "Hurricane Relief". Donations may also be make directly through the diocesan website at www.diometuchen.org. Thank you for your generosity!

The Blessing of Animals for the feast of St. Francis will be offered by Fr. Jeff on Sunday, October 2 at 3 pm at St. Ann’s in Raritan, outside behind the rectory.

Our local Knights of Columbus councils are teaming up to ensure that no kids in our community have to go cold this winter! Donations of new children's coats will be collected at all Masses the weekend of October 15-16, at all the churches served by the Raritan Oratory.

Join us for our 2nd annual morning of Fall Family Fun at Holy Trinity, on Saturday, October 22 from 10 am - 12 noon. Bring the kids and spread the word!

Consider making a lifesaving gift by participating in a Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 13 between 1-7 pm in the Holy Trinity Parish Center. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment visit: https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive and use Sponsor Code: 10715, or call 800-933-BLOOD(2566).

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day (the months of June through August) summer office hours will be in effect. The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm; closed Fridays. We will still have Mass and Bingo on Friday evenings.

The bishops of New Jersey have decided to permanently transfer the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, effective this year. This Solemnity will be celebrated in all the Latin-rite dioceses of New Jersey on Sunday, May 29, 2022, replacing the liturgical celebration and readings of the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Thursday, May 26 is therefore not a holy day of obligation, and will be observed in the churches of the Raritan Oratory as the Solemnity of our Holy Father St. Philip Neri.

Join the Oratory for our annual celebration of our founder, St. Philip Neri, on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 7:00 pm, in St. Joseph Church, Raritan. This year, as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of St. Philip's canonization, our celebration will include the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. After Mass, all are welcome to a light reception.

Sen. Chuck Schumer has scheduled another Senate vote to try to enshrine abortion on demand in federal law through the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, S. 4132.  Read the full Call to Action Here.

Join the Oratorian community for a special celebration of Solemn Sung Vespers and Benediction for Palm Sunday, April 10 at 3:30 pm, at St. Ann Church, Raritan. This celebration takes the place of our monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour for April.

The Oratorian community will offer a Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity. After a brief communal service, several priests will be available for individual Confession.