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Pope Francis recently established the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time as the "Sunday of the Word of God," in order to honor and promote the role of Sacred Scripture in the spiritual life of Catholics. This year, it falls on the weekend of January 25-26. As a way of observing this special day in our parish, everyone is invited to bring your Bible to church to be blessed during the celebration of Mass.

The Holy Father will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on December 13. May Jesus the High Priest continue to renew, increase, and strengthen in Pope Francis the graces received at his ordination as he continues to carry his priestly ministry in service to our Holy Church.

Be aware that the Church has recently been a target of phishing scams. If you receive a text or email message claiming to be from a Church representative and presenting an emergency need (e.g., for gift cards for someone in need), please do not respond! If in doubt, please contact the parish office to verify whether the message is legitimate.

Discover how a Catholic Classical education at St. Ann School can inspire your child to be a joyous learner, filled with wonder and awe for all creation. Open House Wednesday, December 10 at 7 pm. To RSVP, please call 908-725-7787.

Join us for our annual celebration of Advent in word and song led by Oratory Director of Sacred Music, Anthony R. Nardino, and featuring the music ministries of St. Ann & Holy Trinity parishes. Lessons & Carols will take place this year on Sunday afternoon, December 8 at 2:00 pm in St. Ann's Church, Raritan. A light reception will follow in the school cafeteria. Everyone is welcome!

Join the Oratorian community for Mass on Thanksgiving Day, at 9:00 am at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Bridgewater. Mass on Friday, November 29, will also be at 9:00 am at Holy Trinity. Please note: These will be the only Masses for St. Ann's & Holy Trinity on these two days.

Friday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holyday of obligation. Masses will be offered at Holy Trinity on Thursday at 7 pm and Friday at 12:15 pm. (Please note there will not be a 7 pm Mass this Friday.) For additional local Mass times, see the full schedule on our homepage or Mass Times page. There is a collection for All Saints and All Souls; our online giving option is now available.

All children up through 6th Grade and their families are invited to take part in our annual Halloween Party on Thursday, October 24. Doors open at 5:45 pm; costume contest winners will be announced at 8 pm. The evening includes DJ entertainment and refreshments. Admission is $2 per person and hot dogs will be sold for $1 each. More information can be found Here.

Our parish finance report for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019) is now available. All parishioners are encouraged to review the report and accompanying letter. Feel free to contact Fr. Jeff with any questions or concerns.  You can view or print the report Here.

Come learn about the amazing founder of the Oratory, St. Philip Neri, and the community that carries on his legacy through its life in community and its ministry in the Church. This four-part series will take place on consecutive Wednesday nights beginning October 16 at 7:30 pm, in the basement of Holy Trinity Church, Bridgewater.

Come on out on Saturday, October 19 between 4:30-7:30 pm at the Holy Trinity Parish Center for our annual dinner sponsored by the Holy Name Society. This year, the food is Polish! Tickets are on sale after Masses through October 13, or through the Parish Office. No tickets will be sold at the door. $12 for adults, $5 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under eat free! Take-out will be available.

Join the Oratory and friends for our first Tricky Tray fundraiser, "A Few of My Favorite Things," from the team that produced award-winning tricky tray events at St. Peter's in New Brunswick from 2012-2017. This event, which will especially benefit the formation of future priests for the Oratory, will take place on Sunday, November 3 at Pierre's of South Brunswick. Click the link for more information! (Admission tickets are no longer on sale for this event.)

Come on out and meet the Oratory! Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 pm at St. Ann's in Raritan. Get to know the members, learn about our founder, our community life, and our ministries in Raritan and Bridgewater.

Bishop Checchio has authorized a special collection in all parishes of the Diocese of Metuchen, to benefit relief efforts in the Bahamas in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian. Donations may be made at Mass the weekend of September 14-15, through the Parish Office, or through our secure Online Giving Option. Just click on "Special Collections" and select "Hurricane Relief". Thank you for your generosity!

Join the Oratorian community for a Eucharistic Holy Hour at 3:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of each month, in St. Ann Church, Raritan. This time of prayer includes Adoration, readings, music, silent prayer, and concludes with Benediction.

Join us on Sunday, September 8 from 7-8 pm in the Church, for a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Peace, as we commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, remember those who lost their lives, and pray for peace in the world.

Join Fr. Jeff on Wednesday evening, September 11 at 7:30 pm in the Church Basement "TV room" for a discussion of Bishop Robert Barron's recent book, Letter to a Suffering Church. Our hope is that it will be an open, respectful conversation that supports healing and helps us to find a way forward together. *Please note: This event is intended only for those who have read Bishop Barron's book. If you have not received a copy and are interested, please contact us.

Bishop Checchio will visit our parish and preside at the 5 pm Mass on Saturday, August 24. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of obligation. Masses will be offered at Holy Trinity on Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday at 12:15 pm. For additional local Mass times, see the full schedule on our homepage or Mass Times page. There is a collection for the Assumption; our online giving option is now available.

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is a bill to protect the lives of babies born during or after an abortion attempt. It insists that doctors must provide the same care as he/she would for any other child born at that same gestational age if an abortion had not been attempted. It also requires the newborn to be immediately transferred to a hospital, thus ensuring the baby is provided with appropriate neonatal care outside the influence of the provider who was paid to end his/her life.  You can find more information Here