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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:

• Live Lent Video 1
• Live Lent Video 2

Are you a student in grade 5 or higher? Would you like to play a prominent role at Mass each week? We are looking for students that would like to join the Altar Servers Ministry.

Click here for a full description of altar server responsibilities.

To Register please click here.

For more information, contact Cathy Allegro.

We will be taking down the Christmas trees and packing up the lights this Saturday, January 15, 2022 at *9am (NEW TIME). Please consider volunteering if you’re able.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Confirmation candidates and high schoolers in need of service hours are welcome.

Please email Mary Pat if you can help! Thank you!

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.

 

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