The faithful and people of good will in the Diocese of Metuchen are invited to join together in prayer for a Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Livestream will be available at www.diometuchen.org

Join us in solidarity with those participating in the annual March for Life in Washington, by spending some time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will begin at 12 Noon and conclude with Benediction at 6:45 pm, followed by the regularly scheduled 7:00 pm Mass. For more information or to sign up for a time slot, please contact Eileen Fisher through the Parish Office.

Bishop Checchio has authorized a special collection in all parishes of the Diocese of Metuchen, to benefit relief efforts in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. Donations may be made at Mass the weekend of October 29-30, through the Parish Office, or through our secure Online Giving Option. Just click on "Special Collections" and select "Hurricane Relief". Donations may also be make directly through the diocesan website at www.diometuchen.org. Thank you for your generosity!

The Blessing of Animals for the feast of St. Francis will be offered by Fr. Jeff on Sunday, October 2 at 3 pm at St. Ann’s in Raritan, outside behind the rectory.

Our local Knights of Columbus councils are teaming up to ensure that no kids in our community have to go cold this winter! Donations of new children's coats will be collected at all Masses the weekend of October 15-16, at all the churches served by the Raritan Oratory.

Join us for our 2nd annual morning of Fall Family Fun at Holy Trinity, on Saturday, October 22 from 10 am - 12 noon. Bring the kids and spread the word!

Consider making a lifesaving gift by participating in a Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 13 between 1-7 pm in the Holy Trinity Parish Center. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment visit: https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive and use Sponsor Code: 10715, or call 800-933-BLOOD(2566).

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day (the months of June through August) summer office hours will be in effect. The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm; closed Fridays. We will still have Mass and Bingo on Friday evenings.

The bishops of New Jersey have decided to permanently transfer the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, effective this year. This Solemnity will be celebrated in all the Latin-rite dioceses of New Jersey on Sunday, May 29, 2022, replacing the liturgical celebration and readings of the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Thursday, May 26 is therefore not a holy day of obligation, and will be observed in the churches of the Raritan Oratory as the Solemnity of our Holy Father St. Philip Neri.

Join the Oratory for our annual celebration of our founder, St. Philip Neri, on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 7:00 pm, in St. Joseph Church, Raritan. This year, as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of St. Philip's canonization, our celebration will include the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. After Mass, all are welcome to a light reception.

Sen. Chuck Schumer has scheduled another Senate vote to try to enshrine abortion on demand in federal law through the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, S. 4132.  Read the full Call to Action Here.

Join the Oratorian community for a special celebration of Solemn Sung Vespers and Benediction for Palm Sunday, April 10 at 3:30 pm, at St. Ann Church, Raritan. This celebration takes the place of our monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour for April.

The Bishops of the United States have called for a Eucharistic revival in our country, to strengthen our faith and deepen the fruitfulness of our encounter with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Join the Oratorians at Holy Trinity on Wednesday nights at 7 pm beginning March 9 for a 4-part series on The Mystery of the Eucharist. Each evening will include Adoration, a refection given by an Oratorian priest, and conclude with Benediction.

A two-year 'synodal' process is taking place in the Catholic Church from October 2021 that will culminate in the final Synod Gathering in Rome in October 2023. The synodal journey is of great significance for the good of both the universal and local Church. During this process, the Diocese of Metuchen invites all the People of God to listen to each other, without exception, and with particular care to involve also those who are further away and are perhaps sometimes not included. Click the link to learn more and see how you can participate!

Sanctify, our group for young families, couples, and adult singles will be meeting on Sunday, March 6 at 1:15 p.m. following the noon Mass at St. Ann. Join us as we continue a series of reflections on the 7 Sacraments. Father Fredy will be offering a reflection on Confession, the Sacrament of Mercy, after which we will have time for discussion, examination of conscience, and, for anyone who wants, Confessions during Eucharistic Adoration. For more information & to RSVP, click the link to our Facebook page. We hope to see you March 6, as well as our future events on the first Sunday of each month moving forward!

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman lived an extraordinary life, as a theologian, pastor, novelist, convert to Catholicism, and Oratorian. He had a tremendous influence on the Second Vatican Council, is considered one of the greatest English prose writers of the 19th Century, and has inspired the recent growth of the Oratory especially in the English-speaking world. Come learn about this fascinating saint on Wednesday, February 23 at 7pm here at Holy Trinity in the church basement, with a viewing of Bishop Barron’s film “St. John Henry Newman: The Convert” followed by a discussion led by Fr. Jeff.

The Diocese of Metuchen is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary of foundation! A number of events and initiatives are planned over the coming year to mark the occasion. For more information please visit: diometuchen.org/40

Sanctify, our group for young families, couples, and adult singles will be meeting on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 1:15 p.m. following the noon Mass at St. Ann's in Raritan. Join us for Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation, and some festivities as we enter into Advent and celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas. After Adoration and our next discussion on the theme of the Mass, we will have a potluck St. Nick party in the St. Ann's school cafeteria. Bring something tasty, as well as an ornament if you would like to participate in our Christmas ornament exchange! For more information & to RSVP, find us on Facebook by searching for 'Sanctify Catholics'. We hope to see you there!

Attention all middle and high schoolers, come join the uServe program for our Box of Joy Service Night on Sunday 10/24 from 7-8:30pm at Holy Trinity. Come for service, stay for games and fun! For more information or to sign up, go to u-Serve.com/BridgewaterRaritan.

As the Year of St. Joseph concludes, all are invited to take part in the Consecration to St. Joseph, a 33-day journey of prayer with our spiritual father. Weekly group meetings begin Wednesday, November 3 at 7 pm, and the Consecration will take place Sunday, December 5, all at St. Joseph Church in Raritan. Participants will need a copy of the book Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Fr. Donald H. Calloway, MIC. Please let us know if you need assistance acquiring the book. RSVP to Kristina at 908-526-2394 or office@holytrinitynj.org by October 29.