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During the Easter Season, the Church reads from the Acts of the Apostles to see how the first disciples carried out their mission after Jesus' Resurrection. This two-part series will take place on May 14 & 28 at 7 pm, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Raritan. Host Fr. Steven Bolton, C.O., will help us better understand and appreciate this important part of the New Testament.

If you are suffering over the death of someone you love, perhaps the 10-week Bereavement Support Group Sessions may help you during this difficult time.
When: May 5 - July 14 at 6:30 - 8:00pm. No fee, but registration is required; Contact Deacon John Phalen at 908-526-2394 [email protected]
For more information visit the Bereavement Ministry page Here.

Bishop Checchio has authorized a special emergency collection for California Wildfire Relief on the weekend of February 8-9. The proceeds will be sent to Catholic Charities USA which is coordinating assistance from throughout the country, and to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for their local use particularly through their own local Catholic Charities. In addition to the in-person collection, you may donate at any time through our online giving platform.

Everyone is welcome to our Parish Breakfast offered by the Holy Name Society, on Sunday, February 23 from 8am - 11:45am (after 10:30 Mass) 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.

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 Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Donations may be made at Mass the weekend of October 26-27, 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/disasterfund. Thank you for your generosity!

This year’s Parish Dinner sponsored by the Holy Name Society is coming up on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30-7:30 in the Parish Center. This year’s dinner will include Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasy and Pierogi catered by Halinka Polish Deli. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children and must be purchased in advance, after Mass the weekends of October 5-6 and 12-13, or through the parish office.

Our community rejoices over the recent ordination to the priesthood of Rev. Steven J. Bolton, C.O., who has served our parish as a seminarian and deacon over the past six years. Fr. Steven was ordained in New Brunswick on June 29, by the Most Rev. Mario Aviles, C.O., an Oratorian who serves as Auxiliary Bishop of Brownsville (TX). While Fr. Steven will be serving across the apostolates cared for by the Raritan Oratory, his official assignment is as Parochial Vicar here at Holy Trinity and Vice Rector of the Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in Raritan. Click the link for the coverage of Fr. Steven's ordination in the Catholic Spirit.

It’s time for our annual Mother’s Day Baby Shower project! Please take a baby gift tag as you leave church (starting May 4/5). Your gifts will help moms in need through the Pregnancy Aid Center in Raritan. Donations can be brought to church through May 19.

Come join us for the 75th Anniversary Holy Trinity Church Picnic on June 9th from 12PM to 4PM at White Oak Pavilion Park! Please see the posters and the parish website for details on how to sign up. See you at the church picnic! Click on this announcement to see how to signup.

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 10:30 am 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.

The Oratory presents our annual Advent Lessons and Carols program, Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 PM, at St. Joseph’s in Raritan, featuring choir members and instrumentalists from all the communities served by the Oratory, directed by Anthony Nardino. Everyone is welcome, and there will be a light reception in the church hall following the service.

The Oratorian community will offer an Advent Penance Service on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity. After a brief communal service, several priests will be available for individual Confession.

St. Joseph Parish in Raritan invites everyone to their 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival! Sunday, September 17 from 1-7 pm. Food from more than 10 different countries of Latin America, including: Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and the U.S. Games for children, pony rides, mechanical bull, dunking tank, folk dance groups, D.J. Coco, a concert, and concluding the day with a small Eucharistic Procession! All proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Church

St. Ann Parish in Raritan invites everyone to a "Restart the Festa" Dinner on Saturday, September 23 (the night before the Basilone Parade) from 5-9 pm in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $40 (available after St. Ann Masses and through the parish office) and include: Buffet dinner of Festa favorites: Meatballs, sausage, eggplant, in Festa sauce; bread, soft drinks, coffee/tea and dessert. BYOB Entertainment by DJ Frank Forte Raffles & Wine Pull

Bishop Checchio will be visiting to celebrate the 5 pm Mass on Saturday, September 30, in observance of our parish 75th Anniversary. Then, he will join us for our 75th Anniversary Dinner/Dance from 6-10 pm at the Somerville Elks. Our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. John Pringle, will also be in attendance.Tickets are $50 per person and are available for purchase after weekend Masses and from the parish office.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Family Fun event on Saturday, October 14th from 10 am - 12 noon on the lawn behind the rectory. Enjoy a morning of fabulous fall fun for the whole family, with activities like story time, festive crafts, pumpkin patch, and much more. Please RSVP by September 29th via email to: [email protected] or call (908)-526-2394 or use the link to RSVP online.

St. Ann Classical Academy is hosting an Open House for prospective students and their families on Wednesday, April 26 from 9:00 - 11:30 am, and from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Come and see the difference a classical, Catholic education can make for the children in your life.

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.