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The 2022 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

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Continuing to Fan the Flame of Faith into Service

You may have already received a letter from Bishop Checchio, announcing the 2022 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Our parish can share in a successful Appeal by earning a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal. Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest – the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of the Vicariate for Evangelization and Communication. The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your means allow.

For more info and to watch a video of our Bishop on this project, please go to: https://diometuchen.org/baa

Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 at St. Matthias

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The St. Martin de Porres Society is pleased to invite all to celebrate Black History Month in our parish. Be sure to check out our bulletin (page 8) every week throughout the month of February where we Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, And Inspire the Future.  Here is what else you can expect in the month of February:

Mass in celebration of Black History Month: February 19, 2022, 5:00PM

 

Faith and Racial Justice Series Kickoff from the Just Faith Network facilitated by the St. Matthias Racial Justice Initiative Core Group.

Space is limited. Registration required at St. Matthias: Faith and Racial Equity Series by justfaith.org.

The program schedule (subject to adjustment) is as follows:

  • Opening Retreat (via Zoom ) Saturday, February 19, 2022, 9:00 AM – Noon
  • Sessions 1-8 (2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11,   9:00 – 11:30 AM (via Zoom for now)
  • Immersion Experience -TBD

Cost to attend the program is free. Cost of books/materials (2-3 books) is not free; however, copies are available for loan from the Parish Office or you can purchase your own new or used online. To register please click here.

For more information contact parish facilitators —Neil Purcell, Kerry Millan, Janice Regan or Christine Grippo at matthiasracialjustice@gmail.com, or Phyllis Stone (President of St. Martin de Porres Society) in the Parish Office,  (732) 828-1400, ext 127.

 

SMDP Society Black History Month Symposium on Critical Race Theory and Catholic Education “CRITICAL RACE THEORY: What is it? What it’s not. What does it mean for Christian education?”

Featuring Parishioner Sandra M. Donnay, Ph.D, Founder: Racial Equity Initiative (Moderator)

and

Reverend Danté R. Quick, Ph.D., Senior Pastor of 1st Baptist of Lincoln Gardens (Guest) on February 28th at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9702883550 Meeting ID: 970 288 3550

REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054fa4ab2faaff2-critical1

Happy Black History Month!

Night of Winners 2022— Viva St. Matthias!

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Saturday, February 26, 2022 Registration & Basket Raffle
To Buy Your Tickets NOW Click Here!

Don’t miss out on the great prizes to be raffled off at the Night of Winners! We still have seats available to participate in-person or virtually. This is the school’s largest fundraiser of the year and we need everyone’s support. Help us make it a great success and join in the fun!

This year’s event has two options: In-Person and Virtual. You must be 18 years or older to participate. Only 200 tickets will be sold for in-person, so register TODAY! The in-person event begins at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Everyone must wear a mask when they are not seated at their table.

The Virtual (YouTube Live Stream) event will start at 8 pm on Saturday. Virtual participants must be available (or designate a representative) to put their tickets in the basket bins in the School Cafeteria on Saturday, 02/26/22 from 9am-4pm. All persons entering the building must wear a mask at all times. The baskets will be on display in the cafeteria. Additional Basket Raffle Tickets and Super Cash 50/50 Tickets will also be for sale during the ticket drop time.

Questions? Contact Melissa Garlatti, stmatthiasnow@gmail.com

Make Lent 2022 the Best Lent Ever!

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Participate in a St. Matthias “Live Lent” Small Group

Start for the first time or continue with a St. Matthias Small Faith Sharing Group this Lent on Zoom! We have approximately 20 groups that meet on various days/times of the week.

If you are new to this experience and would like join a group or start a group of your own, please click here to sign up. Continuing members do not need to sign up — simply connect with your group facilitator. Facilitators will be contacting group members who were part of their group this past Fall or last Lent. Each group likely will be meeting on Zoom on the same date/time. Groups will begin the week of February 27.

New members, please sign-up early! Most groups will be using the “Around the Lenten Circle: Small Group Sessions for Lent 2022” by Ann Naffziger.  It is an e-resource.

Questions? Please contact Dee Nann at the parish office at 732-828-1400.

Please take the time to watch our two videos from past participants:

Saint Valentine’s Day Young Adult Dance – February 12, 2022

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The Catholic Club of NJ group, promoting the gift of life, invites young adults (ages 21-40) to a Saint Valentine’s Day dance Saturday, February 12th, 2022 from 7pm-11pm. Bring your Valentine or find your Valentine and join us for an evening of great food, live music, and fun! Classy dress attire requested. St Matthias Catholic Church. 168 John F Kennedy Blvd, Somerset, NJ 08873. Please email catholicclubnj@gmail.com with questions. Register here!

Final Night to View Our Nativity & Christmas Trees on Display

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St. Matthias celebrated the Christmas Season by illuminating our church and school property with beautiful, personalized, 6-foot, freshly-cut Christmas trees, decorated with white lights.  Tonight is the last night the Nativity and trees will be lit this Christmas season. All are welcome to visit the trees and read the plaques from 6:00 PM until midnight.

To find a specific tree, visit https://www.stmatthias.net/treedirectory/.

MASKS FOR MASS!

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We are expected to abide by the following notification from the Franklin Township:

Advisory: Resolution #21-418: Imposing a face covering requirement for all establishments open to the public in Franklin Township, Somerset County

Reminder to All Residents and Business Owners:

On December 28, 2021, the Township Council adopted Resolution #21-418: Imposing a face covering requirement for all establishments open to the public in Franklin Township, Somerset County

1. All businesses and venues located in the Township of Franklin that are open to the public shall require both staff and customers (or visitors) to wear face coverings or face shields over their nose and mouth while inside the establishment when in the presence of others (within six feet); and

2.The face covering requirement of this Resolution does not apply to the following persons: young children under age 2; a person with a disability who cannot wear a face covering or cannot safely wear a face covering for reasons related to the disability; a person for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidance; a person while eating or drinking inside any establishment that serves food or beverages; and

3. This Resolution shall remain in effect until February 8, 2022, unless it is rescinded earlier by the Township Manager, following 72 hours’ notice to the Township Council, or by further resolution of the Township Council.