Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest and Good Shepherd, we thank you for the many blessings that you have poured on our Local Church of Metuchen. We thank you for James, our 5th Bishop, and for his many gifts in shepherding your people. Hear our prayer for the selection of a new Bishop for your Local Church of Metuchen.We pray for Leo, our Pope, that he is given wisdom in discernment and given wise counsel as he selects our next Bishop, who would be ever more conformed to You, the Divine Master. Lord, we pray that our next Bishop will have a heart on fire for you and for your Church. May he be filled with wisdom, faithfulness, holiness, and zeal for reigniting the faith and spreading the Gospel throughout Central New Jersey.Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother and ours, draw our new Bishop and the flocks entrusted to his care to the fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story is scheduled for a theatrical release this August 25-26 (in English) and August 27 (in Spanish). Narrated by critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen, American Martyr tells audiences about the extraordinary life, ministry, martyrdom and legacy of the first U.S.-born priest and martyr who gave his life in service of the people of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. You can read more about the film here: https://www.rotherdoc.com/.
Come join the Knights of Columbus for their Family Picnic on Saturday, August 22nd at the Eagles Aerie in Bridgewater---rain or shine! Ticket prices include food and drinks.
In anticipation of author, Danielle Bean's, visit to the Diocese in October, the Virtual Women's Group will discuss her book, "You Are Enough: What Women of the Bible Teach You About Your Mission and Worth" each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. On Zoom beginning on September 13th. Purchase of the book is required for attendance. To join, please contact Cristina at [email protected]