Thank
you for visiting the home of Mary, Mother of God Church on the web!
Please join us in worship as we celebrate Mass. You are most welcome!
Fr.
Sean Broderick, C.S.Sp., Administrator
Fr. Michael Crummy, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Christopher Conroy
Deacon James "Jake" McCormick
Mr. Art Stainner & Mrs.
RoseMarie Drabich, Trustees
Patty Greene, Administrative Assistant
New
Parishoners are asked to please register by
visiting the parish office during normal office hours (see Office Hours
above) and attending the next Parish Registration Meeting (held 3-4
times per year; see News below for
next date).
Weekends:
Saturday:
5:00pm, 6:30pm (Spanish).
Sunday:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12 Noon.
Teen
Mass:
2nd
Sunday of the month at 6pm in the Youth Center (under the gym), October
through June. High
schoolers and family members welcome. CYO
meeting and pizza follows. Also, High Schoolers have weekly meetings,
every Sunday, 7pm-9pm, in the Youth Center, and Middle Schoolers have
weekly meetings every Friday, 7pm-10pm in the Youth Center.
Weekdays (in the Day Chapel):
Monday:
7:30pm (with Miraculous Medal Novena).
Tuesday-Saturday:
8:30am.
Holidays
& Holy Days:
Monday Jan 16: No 7:30pm mass, Parish Office is closed.
Penance:
Saturday
4:00pm,
or call the Rectory for an appointment.
Confesiones en Español, Sabados después de la Misa Hispana o llamar a la rectoria para una cita.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every
weekend from 9am Friday through 9am Sunday, in the Day Chapel.
SNOW CLOSING INFORMATION IS SENT VIA E-MAIL TO MEMBERS OF OUR "NEWS" E-MAIL LIST.
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our "News" E-Mail List! Have news
from the parish office sent directly
to your e-mail. To sign up, simply send an empty e-mail to
and follow the instructions to confirm your
subscription (just hit "Reply" and "Send" to the confirmation e-mail).
Please click on the Bulletin
link for more info about the following upcoming events:
If you would like to receive a 2011 contribution statement for tax purposes, please call the parish office.
Blood Drive,
January 29 8am-1:30pm in Schellberg Hall. Pre-registration is not
necessary. Each eligible donor will receive a $10 ShopRite gift card.
Adult Bible Study
will begin another 10 session program starting Tuesday January 31
through April 17.
Morning or evening sessions will be available. This session's topic is:
Revelations. Registration will be Jan 28-29 after all Masses.
Our Annual Diaper Drive will take place Feb. 4-5. Please bring donations of diapers, wipes, or bottles to Schellberg Hall.
St. Patrick's Dinner Dance, Sat. March 17, 7:00pm-11:30pm in Schellberg Hall. More info coming soon.
Pre-School and Kindergarten Enrichment
registrations for the 2012-2013
school year are now being accepted. For more
information, click here.
The next Parish
Registration Meeting will be held in April. Please check back later for the exact date.
Food Pantry
donations are collected on the 3rd Sunday of every month in Schellberg
Hall. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Gift Card
Donations
are always accepted for parish families in need. Gift cards for local
supermarkets or department stores are welcome. Drop off in the parish
office, or place in the collection basket in an envelope marked "For
Families In
Need."
News:
Wed. Feb. 22: No classes.
Home Schooled
Students Meeting, Thurs. Mar. 1 at 7pm.
March 13-14: Pinning ceremony for 8th grade students and parents.
Tues. March 20: 6th grade parents meeting in the church at 7pm.
Wed. March 21: 7th grade parents meeting in the church at 7pm.
April 5-12: No classes.
Home Schooled
Students Meeting, Thurs. Apr. 19 at 7pm.
Confirmation: April 28. 8th grade Students will bring home details
May 1-3: Last day of classes.
Hall Monitors or classroom aides are always needed - Please
call the CCD office for more information or to volunteer.
Community
Service Opportunities:
You
must sign up in advance. Call the
CCD office 908-874-8604, unless
otherwise indicated below. If you are leaving a message, please speak
slowly and clearly when you leave your phone number and please spell
your last name.
Make soup
for the Rosary Altar Society's Soup Du Jour Weekend on Feb. 11-12. You
will get 2 hrs service for making soup. To sign up, call Barbara Wilson
908-432-9198.
Volunteer at Emeritus
Senior Living in Hillsborough, 1:45-3:45. For dates and to
sign up, call Linda Pacifico 908-431-1300.
Volunteer to be an Usher
or Greeter at the Mass you attend. Call Don Yacus
908-281-6360.
There
are a number of web addresses that are run by additional volunteers
for special needs or organizations. Here is a listing of
those web sites. Please visit them to enjoy the additional
information they provide to our parish.
Our
web
site is run by a volunteer who strives to provide accurate and timely
information, without the expenses that would accompany a more artistic
presentation. We thank you for your understanding. If you notice any
problems or have any constructive comments about our web site, please
write to our