BAPTISMS
Every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Parents are expected to attend Pre-Baptismal Classes. Arrangements to be made at the Rectory. Only practicing Catholics may act as Godparents.
MARRIAGES
Specific time is set for the celebration of marriage on Saturdays. The common policy for all of the Dioceses of New Jersey require a period of preparation for the sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and attendance at either the Pre-Cana Conferences or the Engaged Encounter Weekend. Therefore, arrangements are to be made at the Rectory at least nine months in advance and before any social plans are finalized.
CONFIRMATION, FIRST EUCHARIST, FIRST PENANCE
Though immediate preparation is given to children before receiving these sacraments, children are expected to receive a Christian upbringing in their family life, through formal religious education classes, and at Sunday worship in the years prior to receiving these sacraments.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Arrangements for Communion Calls to the sick at home may be made by calling the Rectory.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Every family in the parish is required to be registered by completing a census form at the Rectory. If you are not registered we cannot serve you by issuing testimonial letters in connection with sponsorship for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Matrimony. We cannot give recommendations for positions, school, or character references if we do not know you. Register when you move into the parish. Notify us when leaving.
PARISH OFFICE:
Open 9 AM to 3 PM Monday to Friday, for regular parish business.
Evenings by appointment only.
Closed on Holy Days, Holidays and Sundays.
PHONE NUMBERS:
Rectory (732) 868-6942
Fax: (732) 356-1338
C.C.D. (732) 469-8733
School (732) 356-1151
EMAIL:
stmarybb@verizon.net
