St. Mary Catholic Church

               Tabernacle Candle
                burns in loving memory of 
            Richard Rex
           by
       Wife & Children

The Annual Giving Tree Again this Christmas season the Youth Group is sponsoring “The Giving Tree”. The trees are decorated with tags of children who would love a gift this year. Suggestion of clothing sizes are on each tag. Please wrap your gift and securely fasten tag. All gifts MUST be placed near the side of the Altars by December 17. These gifts will be picked up by NORWESCAP after the 11:00 Mass on that day. If you have any questions please contact Roberta Bedo at [email protected] or 908-319-2702

ST. MARY YOUTH GROUP
 Open to any student currently in Grades 8 - 12. All are welcome!
2023/2024 Schedule
Sunday, December 17th—Mass/Meeting/Giving Tree 11:00 am
Saturday, December 30th—Epiphany Play Practice 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Saturday, January 6th—Epiphany Play Practice 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Sunday, January 7th—Epiphany Play 12:00 pm
Sunday, January 28th—Mass/Meeting 11:00 am
Saturday, February 3rd—Pasta Supper set up 10:00am—Noon.
Sunday, February 4th—Pasta Supper All day.
*Any schedule changes will be posted on the GroupMe app.

Joining? Questions? Please contact Roberta Bedo-Advisor: 908-319-2702 or [email protected]

FOOD PANTRY
Currently many people are being challenged for their food and personal care needs. Catholic Charites Food Bank helps with those needs. Some of the items needed are: Canned items such as: meat, tuna, vegetables, fruits, beans, soup, broth, prepared pasta (i.e. Chef Boyardee), canned, powdered and shelf-stable milk. Pull top cans are appreciated. Peanut butter, jelly, cereal, instant oatmeal, instant potatoes, rice, coffee, tea, soap, toilet tissue, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dish & laundry detergents. Any donation is greatly appreciated and benefits Catholic Charities Food Bank located on S. Main St. in Phillipsburg.
Thank you for your generosity!

Congratulations and warmest wishes to Dana & Barbara Opdycke Who are celebrating 50 Years of Marriage

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS HOMEBOUND OR SICK AND IS IN NEED OF RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST? IF SO, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE, 908-454-0444; OR MARIA KING AT 908-454-5077, SO WE MAY ARRANGE A MEMBER OF OUR FRIENDLY VISITORS MINISTRY TO BRING COMMUNION TO THEM.