"The
Lord is my light
and my salvation."
Ps 27:1
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Parish Office (Rectory)
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32
Elm Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 |
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Hours:
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Mon. -
Fri., 9 AM to 5 PM
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Phone:
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(732) 548-0100
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Fax:
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(732)
549-1033
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| e-Mail |
Rosemarie Gazaleh |
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New Parishioners are welcome to
register at their earliest convenience by completing a form at the Parish
Office (Rectory).
The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated most Sundays at 1:30 PM (previous
appointment is necessary). Prior attendance at a Baptismal Seminar is required.
Phone the Parish
Office for pre-registration.
Registered parishioner(s) preparing for marriage should
contact the parish office at least one year in advance of
the proposed marriage date. A newly-revised policy for Marriage Preparation
in our diocese and in all the (arch)dioceses of New Jersey took effect on
September 1, 2003. A provision of this policy should be especially noted for
those contemplating marriage: "...the preparation process begins not less
than one year before the desired wedding date." Also, no wedding date may
even tentatively be reserved until the engaged couple meets with the
parish priest/deacon. (At this introductory meeting the couples’
"freedom to marry" is verified.)
You are
required to attend both a & b or select c only:
a)
Marriage Preparation Session(s) and
b)
"God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage" Session OR
c)
Engaged Encounter Weekend
See
diocesan
Marriage Preparation Guidelines.
Eucharist
For the Sick / Homebound |
If you desire the
Eucharist to be brought to a sick or homebound person please phone the
parish office (548 - 0100).
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Religious Education
Classes |
Classes are held on Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday during the hours 4:00 - 5:05 PM. For those
in the 8th grade, classes are held on Tuesday evening 7:00 - 8:05 PM (8th
grade).
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R.C.I.A. (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults) |
The R.C.I.A program is for
those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith or wish to be received into
the Catholic Church.
For more information phone Sara Sharlow at 548-0100 x 306.
Active practice of the faith,
together with registration, are necessary for sponsorship certificates
and, possibly, the administration of some sacraments.
The Parish Library is located
in the Parish Center. Use the Front Door of the Parish enter for access.
Library Hours:
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8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Tue., Thu., Fri., Sat.
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8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Sun.
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8:00am - 1:00pm |
The
Gift Shop is located
in the Parish Center (Former Convent). Use the Front Door of the Parish enter for access.
Gift Shop
Hours:
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Mon.: |
12:00 Noon - 7:00pm |
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Tue. - Fri.: |
10:00 am - 5:00pm |
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See map |
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From Points
North |
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Garden State Pkwy South to Exit 131.
At end of exit
ramp bear right to Metuchen (Rt. 27 South).
At fifth light
make right turn onto Main Street. (at the Getty Station).
The Cathedral is on the second block on your right. |
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From Points South |
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Garden State Pkwy North to Exit 131 (see above). |
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From Route 287
North |
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Rt. 287
North to Rt. 1 South exit.
Remain in the far right lane and take Metuchen exit
- you are now traveling north on Main Street.
Proceed through three lights.
The Cathedral is on the second block on your right. |
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From Route 287
South |
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Rt. 287
South to Metuchen-New Durham Road exit.
At traffic light make left turn onto New Durham Rd.
Continue on New Durham Rd. until road turns to the left,
follow the bend (you will now be on
Middlesex Ave.)
At third traffic light make left turn onto Main St. (at the Getty
Station).
The Cathedral is on the second block on your right. |
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From NJ Turnpike
(North or South) |
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Turnpike to Exit 10.
Follow signs to 287 North
(see above). |
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From New York |
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George Washington Bridge, Lincoln or Holland Tunnels -
to NJ Turnpike Exit 10 to Rt. 287 North to Rt. 1 South exit, (see 287 North above). |
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From Brooklyn /
Staten Island |
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Verazzano Bridge to Outerbridge Crossing to 440 west
to 287 North to Rt. 1 South exit (see 287 North above). |
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