Updated as of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021
Outdoor Parking Lot In-Car Masses
• Communion distributed in cars at end of Mass.
• Tune your radio to 92.1 FM.
• Live-stream available at parish website and You Tube.If inclement weather the priest and Eucharistic Ministers will re-locate to the Upper Church. Church and re-strooms will be closed to the public during the Mass.
• Face masks are required at these Masses. Everyone's cooperation is appreciated.
Public In-Church Masses
• Communion will be distributed only inside the Church. No parking lot in-car Communion.
• Upper and Lower Church open with limited seatingin compliance with social distancing guidelines.
• The Upper Church Mass will be viewable on the Lower Church TV monitor.
• Face masks are required at these Masses. Everyone's cooperation is appreciated.
Regarding Outdoor Parking Lot In-Car Masses and Other Masses at St. Michael’s
A Message from Fr. John and Fr. Mark
As we gradually emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown, Bishop O'Connell has granted permission for parishes to celebrate outdoor parking lot "in-car" Masses as part of the phased re-opening of our churches. Masses have been celebrated in the parking lot here at St. Michael’s beginning with the May 23-24, 2020 weekend and will continue to be celebrated in our parking lot through at least the last weekend in October (and perhaps beyond that date depending on the weather, volunteer manpower and womanpower, and other factors). A decision regarding the continuation or termination of the parking lot Masses past the end of October will be made and announced in late October and will also depend on the status of the coronavirus, on Diocese and State public health guidelines at that point in time, and on the level of cooperation with those guidelines in the parish and in the community. Two Masses will be celebrated this coming weekend outdoors in our parking lot as follows (with Holy Communion distributed to Mass-goers in their cars at the conclusion of each such Mass; please wear face masks when receiving Communion during the parking lot Masses; please see the details below):
Saturday, April 17th at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m.
GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE CHURCH:
• Our church has re-opened on a limited, phased-in schedule for public in-church Masses, Confessions, baptisms, weddings, and funerals (and parking lot Masses on weekends) and all in accordance with all the guidelines for public health and safety prescribed by the Diocese, City, and State. Please see the schedule of Masses, Confessions, and private prayer hours on this website home page and also in the parish weekly bulletin on this website and the more detailed statement of guidelines on this website. A few of the key points of the health and safety guidelines are listed below.
• Faithful from at risk groups as identified by the CDC/New Jersey Department of Health should remain at home.
• No more than 48 visitors in the Upper Church and 50 visitors in the Lower Church at any one time.
• Social distancing (minimum of six (6) feet between visitors) to be observed.
• Wearing of face masks is required for all those making visits to the church.
• Only one door is to be used to enter and exit. For the Upper Church: the door on the north side of the building at the top of the ramp. For the Lower Church: the door on the north side of the building near the parking lot. In case of an emergency all doors of the church are unlocked and available for exiting the building.
• The public restroom facilities in the Lower Church will be closed to all as a preventive health measure.
• Please do not leave in the church any prayer cards or pamphlets or similar items.
• All visitors are encouraged to bring their own disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers.
• No gatherings for conversation please at the church entrance, steps, courtyard, and parking lots.
• Specific areas and pews for seating during Mass and private prayer time are designated by red rope.
Media reports have indicated significant spikes in coronavirus cases in 21 states that have re-opened or relaxed restrictions. As we approach the first weekend of public, in-church Masses, I remind the Diocese of our directions, lest there be any confusion:
1. COVID-19 is still extremely contagious, especially indoors or in closed settings;
2. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday/Holy Day Masses remains in effect so that all Catholic faithful, in good conscience, are not required to be physically present in church; live-streamed Masses will continue in most parishes;
3. Anyone who is sick or at risk should not come to church; that is not punitive but, rather, common sense and an act of charity toward your neighbors;
4. All parishes are expected to abide by occupancy and other regulations of the Diocese with care;
5. Masks must be worn (no exceptions), physical contact of any kind must be avoided, social distancing must be practiced, proper sanitation must be observed at all public, in church Masses;
6. Before attending public, in church Masses, the Catholic faithful are asked to consider any possible health and safety risks involved.
We have resumed scheduled Confessions on the timetable that you will find at the top of this website home page under the heading "Schedule of Confessions (All Confessions are Outdoors)". We ask all penitents to be familiar with and to follow the Confession-related guidelines that also follow. Confession has always been available during the pandemic lockdown for urgent needs and by appointment and that will continue as well.
All of the Confession times listed above will be conducted outdoors on the church courtyard or (in the event of inclement weather) on the portico on the north side of the church. The confessionals in the church will not be used for any of these Confession times.
PARISH LIVE STREAM
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 17, St. Michael's Church will be broadcasting a live stream of the 8:00 P.M. EASTER VIGIL MASS beginning at 8:00 P.M. Click the link below to view.
ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18, St. Michael's Church will be broadcasting a live stream of the 10:00 A.M. MASS beginning at 10:00 A.M. Click the link below to view.
The next weekend live stream Masses after the April 24-25 weekend will be on Saturday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. Each of those live stream Masses will also be an outdoor parking lot in-car Mass with Holy Communion distributed at the conclusion of the Mass. Please visit this parish website for updated information on the dates and times of live stream Masses and outdoor parking lot Masses at St. Michael's.
Saturday 4:00 P.M. Mass, April 17, 2020
Sunday 10:00 A.M. Mass, April 18, 2020
(Content will appear in the above links simultaneously with the specified start time of the particular Mass.)
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH RE-OPENED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 FOR PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY, AND RE-OPENED FOR PUBLIC IN-CHURCH MASSES (LIMITED SEATING) ON JUNE 8
(please carefully review the following for relevant details and guidance)
St. Michael’s Church re-opened on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 for private prayer and worship. The building hours for private prayer time are announced from week to week and are noted below. The public health and safety guidelines and procedures that will be followed at all times for the protection of all are also listed below and posted in the church.
The May 13 re-opening was part of Phase I of a gradual, phased-in re-opening of the church and restoration of Masses and Sacraments. We are all extremely eager to return to a full schedule of public celebration of Masses and the Sacraments but in the meantime patience, prudence, and prayer as well as cooperation, thoughtfulness, and safety are the watchwords and the guiding stars.
Monday-Saturday........................8:00 a.m.
Monday.......................................7:00 p.m.
Please note: limited seating, social distancing, face masks are required; public restrooms are not open; no pre-Mass Confessions until further notice; other health and safety precautions as noted on this website and on signs posted in the church)
Scheduled Sacramental Confessions resumed on June 8 at St. Michael's. The schedule for Confessions is noted above on the home page. Confession has always been available during the pandemic lockdown for urgent need and by appointment and that will continue as well. For urgent needs and health-related situations the parish priests are readily available to respond and may be contacted by phone for making appropriate arrangements. In those cases please contact the parish priests by phone (732-222-8080) at the parish office or through the parish office's after-hours answering service. The faithful are reminded that those who cannot get to Confession because of the COVID-19 virus situation (or another serious reason) can go to God directly in private prayer, be specific about their sins, request pardon, and experience God’s loving forgiveness. Do what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says and has said for many years. If Confession with a priest is not available, then pray to and speak directly with God, your Father, and tell Him the truth, say “Lord, I did this, this, this. Forgive me,” and ask for pardon with all your heart. Make an Act of Contrition and promise God, “I will go to Confession afterward when it becomes available again and as soon as possible at that time, but forgive me now.” And immediately you will return to a state of grace with God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Section 1452) says: “When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called ‘perfect’ – contrition of charity. Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sines if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental Confession as soon as possible.” Please remember that “nothing can separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39) He has not abandoned us and we have not abandoned Him.
THE COVID-19 SITUATION: KEY POINTS OF INFORMATION & UPDATES
• Collection envelopes may be mailed to or dropped-off at the parish business office or dropped-off in the mailbox near the side door of the rectory. We are extremely grateful for the financial support of our parishioners and visitors during the pandemic. Your support enables us to continue providing necessary services and to meet the parish's financial obligations.
The COVID-19 Situation: ADDITIONAL UPDATES AND RELEVANT INFORMATION
• Please remember that Bishop O’Connell has granted a DISPENSATION from the OBLIGATION to attend weekend/Sunday Mass and Holy Day of Obligation Mass to all the Catholic faithful in the Diocese of Trenton until further notice. The Bishop recommends that the faithful pray and take advantage of/participate in Holy Mass as broadcast on television and radio. Weekly collection envelopes may be mailed to the parish office and may also be dropped off at the parish office during business hours.
DECREE
In time of COVID-19
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I promulgate the following decree regarding the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Holy Week throughout the territorial Diocese of Trenton to assist the clergy and the faithful in the spiritual celebration of the Paschal Mysteries.
Office of the Bishop
Diocese of Trenton
March 20, 2020
To All the Faithful of the Diocese of Trenton,
The Holy See has issued a decree regarding the celebrations of the upcoming Palm Sunday and Holy Week/Easter for implementation by Diocesan Bishops throughout the world. I have issued a decree for the Diocese of Trenton, implementing the directives of the Holy See.
St. Michael's exists to be a beautiful place of worship in which we consistently encourage, uplift, and challenge you. These are words we strive to live out daily.
We seek to have a relevant and vibrant church where our members thrive, and passionately pursue the Catholic faith. Our desire is to create a place of fellowship and encourage our members to go deeper in their daily walk with Christ.
We are committed to creating a unique church where members are excited about the atmosphere and ministry that takes place here. Our hope is that you will be able to connect and grow at St. Michael's and soon call us your home.
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Click a Link Below to View Our Previous Live Stream Broadcasts
• 4/11/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 4/10/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 4/10/2021 | Saturday Mass of Remembrance | 10:00 a.m.
• 4/4/2021 | Easter Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 4/3/2021 | Holy Saturday Great Easter Vigil | 8:00 p.m.
• 4/2/2021 | Good Friday Passion of the Lord | 3:00 p.m.
• 4/1/2021 | Mass of the Lord's Supper | 7:00 p.m.
• 3/28/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 3/27/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 3/21/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 3/20/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 3/14/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 3/13/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 3/7/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 3/6/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 3/4/2021 | Confirmation
• 2/28/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 2/27/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 2/21/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 2/20/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 2/17/2021 | Ash Wednesday Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 2/14/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 2/7/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 2/6/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 1/31/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 1/30/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 1/24/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 1/23/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 1/22/2021 | Friday Mass | 12:05 p.m.
• 1/17/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 1/16/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 1/10/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 1/9/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 1/3/2021 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 1/2/2021 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 12/27/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 12/26/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 12/25/2020 | Christmas Mass | 11:00 a.m.
• 12/24/2020 | Christmas Eve Mass | 6:00 p.m.
• 12/24/2020 | Christmas Eve Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 12/19/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 12/13/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 12/11/2020 | Mass on Friday of Advent | 5:30 p.m.
• 12/11/2020 | Eucharistic Adoration
• CCD Musical Moment - December 2020 - Grades 5-8
• CCD Musical Moment - December 2020 - Grades 1-4
• 12/6/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 12/5/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 11/29/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 11/28/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 11/22/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 11/21/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 11/15/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 11/14/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 11/8/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 11/7/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 11/1/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 10/31/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 10/25/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 10/24/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 10/18/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 10/17/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 10/11/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 10/10/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 10/4/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 10/3/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 9/27/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 9/26/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 9/20/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 9/19/2020 | Mass of the Holy Spirit
• 9/19/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 9/13/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 9/12/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 9/6/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 9/5/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 8/30/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 8/29/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 8/23/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 8/22/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 8/16/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 8/15/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 8/9/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 8/8/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 8/7/2020 | First Friday Mass in Latin 12:15 p.m.
• 8/2/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 8/1/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 7/26/2020 | Sunday Mass (Homilist: Deacon RJ Ballacillo) | 7:00 p.m.
• 7/26/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 7/25/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 7/19/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 7/18/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 7/12/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 7/11/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 7/5/2020 | Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 7/4/2020 | Saturday Vigil Mass | 4:00 p.m.
• 7/4/2020 | 4th of July Parking Lot Mass & Prayer Service | 9:00 a.m.
• 7/3/2020 | First Friday Mass in Latin | 12:15 p.m.
• 7/2/2020 | Funeral Mass for Paolo Panduri | 11:30 a.m.
• 6/28/2020 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
• 6/27/2020 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 6/21/2020 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
• 6/20/2020 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 6/14/2020 Feast of Corpus Christi | Eucharistic Procession & Holy Hour | 12:00 Noon
• 6/14/2020 Sunday Mass for Corpus Christi | 10:00 a.m.
• 6/13/2020 Vigil Mass for Corpus Christi Sunday | 4:00 p.m.
• 6/13/2020 First Holy Communion Mass | 10:00 a.m.
• 6/7/2020 10:00 a.m. Mass (Unavailable due to technical issues)
• 6/6/2020 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Unavailable due to technical issues)
• 6/5/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass & Eucharistic Adoration
• 6/5/2020 First Friday 12:15 p.m. Mass in Latin
• 6/1/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass
• 5/31/2020 Pentecost Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass
• 5/29/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass
• 5/25/2020 Memorial Day, 8:00 a.m. Mass
• 5/24/2020 Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass
• 5/23/2020 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 5/22/2020 Friday, 5:30 p.m. Mass
• 5/18/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass and Eucharistic Adoration concluding with Benediction and Grace
• 5/17/2020 Sunday, 12:00 Noon Mass (and Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary)
• 5/16/2020 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 5/13/2020 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/13/2020 3:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/13/2020 12:00 Noon Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/13/2020 9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/11/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass & Holy Half Hour with Eucharistic Adoration
• 5/10/2020 12:00 p.m. Mass & Holy Half Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/9/2020 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 5/4/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass & Holy Half Hour with Eucharistic Adoration
• 5/3/2020 12:00 p.m. Mass, May Crowning, Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary
• 5/2/2020 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 5/1/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass & Holy Half Hour with Eucharistic Adoration
• 5/1/2020 12:45 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 5/1/2020 12:15 p.m. Mass in Latin
• 4/27/2020 5:30 p.m. Mass and Eucharistic Adoration
• 4/26/2020 Sunday, Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary
• 4/26/2020 12:00 p.m. Mass
• 4/26/2020 10:00 a.m. Mass
• 4/25/2020 4:00 p.m. Mass
• 4/20/2020 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass
• 4/19/2020 12:00 Noon Sunday Mass
• 4/18/2020 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• 4/12/2020 12:00 Noon Easter Sunday Mass
• 4/12/2020 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass
• 4/11/2020 Great Easter Vigil
• 4/10/2020 Good Friday 5:30 Stations of the Cross
• 4/10/2020 Good Friday Passion of the Lord
• 4/9/2020 Mass of Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday)
• 4/8/2020 Parish Day of Prayer
• 4/6/2020 Family Holy Hour
• 4/5/2020 12:00 Noon Mass
• 4/3/2020 Stations of the Cross
• 4/3/2020 12:15 PM Latin Mass
• 3/29/2020 12:00 Noon Mass
• 3/22/2020 12:00 Noon Mass