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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.

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 Oratory presents our annual Advent Lessons and Carols program, Sunday, December 12 at 2:30 PM, at St. Ann’s in Raritan, featuring choir members and instrumentalists from all the communities served by the Oratory, directed by Anthony Nardino. Everyone is welcome, and there will be a light reception in the school cafeteria following the service.

The Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in Raritan and the Raritan Oratory invite everyone to take part in the annual celebration of Corpus Christi. Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be followed by a period of Eucharistic Adoration, and then a Procession through the streets of Raritan, visiting the Churches of St. Ann & St. Joseph. Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form at 10:00 AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 11:30 AM Solemn Eucharistic Procession begins at 12:30 PM

The Oratory and the Divine Mercy Apostolate of the Diocese of Metuchen welcome everyone to the annual celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, on April 11. Confessions will be heard from 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Divine Mercy Prayers & Chaplet at 3:00 PM, followed by Mass & blessing with Relic of St. Faustina.

Sanctify, our group for married couples, young families, and single adults, will have our next meeting on Sunday, February 21. Live-streamed Eucharistic Adoration with guided prayer, a formation video, and group discussion will all take place virtually using Zoom. Our Facebook page, "SanctifyCatholics", will be updated with all the event information, and you can RSVP there. If you prefer to RSVP by email, please contact us at SanctifyCatholics@gmail.com

On Sunday, December 13, at 3 pm, join the Oratorian community on YouTube for our annual Advent Lessons and Carols service. This year, it will be a virtual service featuring new vocal performances, a virtual choir, and archival recordings from recent years. A printable booklet will be available to aid your participation. More information at www.raritanoratory.org.

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.

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.