The Township of Franklin is offering free Covid-19 PCR testing on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Testing will be at Franklin Middle School- Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Social distancing and masks required. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Christmas Season Schedule:
December 24th 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
December 25th Midnight, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
December 26th 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Feast of the Holy Family
December 31st 5:00 pm
Solemnity of Mary (Vigil)
January 1st 10:00 am
Solemnity of Mary
January 2nd 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Epiphany
January 8th 5:00 pm
Baptism of Jesus (Vigil)
January 9th 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Baptism of Jesus
Dear Friends,
How wonderful to see so many lights all around us! The shining lights are a symbol of joy and hope in darkness. Jesus claimed that he is the light of the world (John 8:12). “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:15). We all have gone through periods of darkness in our life, especially these past two years, but the light of Christ has sustained us thus far. May his light continue to shine in us, especially when we experience darkness in our life, and may the blessings 0f the baby in the manger stay with you and your dear ones now and for the whole of the New Year.
~ Fr. Abraham
St. Matthias is again celebrating the Christmas Season by illuminating our church and school property with beautiful, personalized, 6-foot, freshly-cut Christmas trees, decorated with white lights.
The Nativity and trees will remain lit every night from 6:00 PM until midnight, through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, 2022. People are welcome to come to visit the trees and read the plaques throughout this time. Everyone driving by on JFK Blvd. will be reminded of the hope and peace that breaks into our darkness at Christmas time.
To find a specific tree, visit https://www.stmatthias.net/treedirectory/.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our GivingTuesday “Spirit Tech Connect” campaign to help us purchase video/live-streaming equipment for our church community. For those who may not have had a chance to donate and would like to do so, we will continue to accept donations.
Watch our video and listen to our volunteers. Then DONATE at: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/st-matthias-church-school/givingtuesday-spiritual-tech-connect-campaign.
You may donate:
Know that we are very grateful for your participation. Every donation counts and brings us closer to our goal! Thank you for your generosity!
Congratulations to Irving Leong, winner of the Super 50/50 Raffle in the amount of $12,481.50!
This yearly fundraiser helps to fund the many vital ministries of our parish. Thank you to all who purchased tickets and supported this important effort to help our parish.
Mr. Anthony Kearns, the Chancellor of our Diocese, has sent us a letter.
Please click here to read the letter.
St. Matthias Racial Justice Initiative Book Read and Discussion
“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church”
by Bryan Massingale
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 9:30AM—11:30AM
To register, please click here:
Zoom Link Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us?j?2780458086 Meeting ID: 278 045 8086
Purchase the book today from an online bookseller (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Discover Books)
Contact Phyllis Stone in the Parish Office for more information.
YOU ARE INVITED!
The St. Matthias Vocations Ministry Team invites you to a Morning of Reflection on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 8:30am in the John XXIII room in the school building.
During the Morning of Reflection attendees will hear a variety of speakers share their experience of responding to God’s call to vocation. Attendees will have the opportunity to pray and reflect on how they are being called by God to vocation and how responding to that call can lead to fulfillment and happiness.
A light continental breakfast will be provided at 8:30 am. Activities will get underway promptly at 9am. We will close out the morning with lunch at noon.
Please join us in what will be a very special morning. Attendance will be limited so please register early. To register, please click here.
More information can be found on the St. Matthias web site at https://www.stmatthias.net/vocations/
We look forward to seeing you on November 13th!
We warmly invite interested students and families to attend our annual Fall Open House on Friday, October 15, 2021. Stop by our beautiful campus at 170 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Somerset, NJ between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon.
This is a great opportunity to tour the campus, speak with student and parent ambassadors, see the classrooms in action, and ask questions. Hear from our Principal and Admissions Office how St. Matthias School could be just the place you’ve been looking for.
Visit www.stmatthias.info to sign up and to learn more about the Open House. To request more information or to schedule a separate tour or Student Shadow Day, call 1-732-828-1402 or email mkosty@stmatthiasnj.org. So, stop by “Our Open House”. The welcome mat is out. We can’t wait to meet you!