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The Saint Mary's SOUP KITCHEN in Jersey City is the third Saturday of each month. We need about 22 volunteers each month. Volunteers meet on the patio behind the church at 9:15 AM and leave for Jersey City at 9:30 AM. Volunteers return between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM. To volunteer please call Pat Brady at (973) 839-2896 or email her at [email protected]

Do you know any adults who might be interested in joining our Franciscan community at St Mary's? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are formally received into the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is a journey of faith where adults are introduced to the Church and is the process by which adults who were never baptized...

St. Mary’s Book Group- If you enjoy reading and would like to explore what contemporary theologians and writers are saying about Catholicism and faith, please join us. We meet every several weeks to discuss a book we have chosen. In recent months we’ve read: Henri Nouwen. The Prodigal Son; Richard Rhor OFM. Falling Upward; Richard Rento, It’s Not Necessarily So; Michael Morwood, Tomorrow’s Catholic; Gregory Boyle...

Since we launched our Annual Fund, we have raised $151,413 in total pledges of which we have received $139,127 so far. To date, 570 families have made a gift toward our goal of $325,000. Without the income from the Annual Fund we cannot sustain the activities and ministries of our parish. If you've never made a gift to the Annual Fund, or if it's been a while since your last gift, may I ask that you consider a gift of $100 or more this year.  

“Giggles For God!” Saint Mary’s Sunday Morning Gathering Place For Our Parents & Grandparents with Newborns, Infants, & Young Children Sunday, October 21 9:30 a.m., Carnevale Center Assisi Room & Banta Room 

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