Fifth Sunday of Lent
03-26-2023Fr. Antony ArockiadossDear Family!
The recent solemnity we celebrated yesterday (Annunciation) reveals the God who saves (literal meaning of the name Jesus) through Mary’s act of faith. How true are the words of Augustine? “God who created us without our permission cannot save us without our active cooperation.”
We come across 7 ‘signs’ (Miracles) in John’s Gospel obviously reminds us of the fullness and perfection of God’s total revelation in Jesus. Last Sunday we read about the healing of the man born blind (6th sign) and this Sunday we read about the bodily raising of Lazarus (7th sign). The gradual manifestation of Jesus the source of life becomes clear in raising Lazarus to life. This revelation leads us to the sign of all signs - in the resurrection of Jesus.
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Catechists for 2023-24 Faith Formation
Is God tugging at your heart to do more? Could it be a call to spread His word, to Evangelize?
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Donate to the Pastor's Appeal
We are currently at $92,246.00 of the $120,000 total. We can do it with your help!
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Grant Writers
We are looking for someone who is currently established with filing of grants for the parish.
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Stations of the Cross
Add Fri, Mar 31 (weekly)
Fridays during Lent, English at 6:30pm — Spanish at 8:00pm
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First Saturday Devotion
Add Sat, Apr 1 @ 8:00 AM (every first Saturday of the month)
After the 8:00am Mass, in the church.
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Men's Fellowship Lenten Retreat
Add Sat, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 8 @ 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (weekly)
Join the Men’s Fellowship group on Saturday mornings for a Lenten journey with Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR and his book “Born of Fire” for a spiritual journey that will deepen your relationship with Jesus.
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Chrism Mass
Add Tue, Apr 4 @ 4:00 PM
at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. -
Men's Fellowship Lenten Retreat
Add Sat, Apr 8 @ 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (weekly)
Join the Men’s Fellowship group on Saturday mornings for a Lenten journey with Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR and his book “Born of Fire” for a spiritual journey that will deepen your relationship with Jesus.