The Raritan Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri announces with great joy the upcoming ordination of Br. Steven John Bolton, C.O. Brother Steven will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Most Rev. Mario A. Aviles, C.O., Auxiliary Bishop of Brownsville, Texas, on Saturday, January 28, 2023, the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, at 10:00 am in the Church of St. Joseph, Raritan, New Jersey. All are welcome to attend, and there will be a light reception following the Mass. Livestream video of the Mass will be available on the Raritan Oratory YouTube channel.

St. Ann Classical Academy is hosting an Open House for Catholic Schools Week, on Sunday, January 29. There will be a pancake breakfast in the cafeteria at 11:00, and the open house from 11:30 – 2:00. Come and see the difference a classical, Catholic education can make for the children in your life.

Our next uServe event for middle and high school students is Soap For Hope, on Tuesday, February 7 from 4:30-5:30pm at Holy Trinity. We’ll make hygiene kits for families for their first night in a shelter.

The recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has rekindled interest in his life and work. Join Fr. Jeff for a talk and discussion on the life and legacy of this remarkable figure of the contemporary Church, on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm in the auditorium of the school building at St. Joseph's in Raritan.

Everyone is welcome to our Parish Breakfast offered by the Holy Name Society, on Sunday, February 19 from 8-11:00 am in the Parish Center. Tickets will be available at the door. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, bagels, donuts, juice, milk, coffee, & tea. Cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children age 7-12, free for children under 7.