Saint Mary's Church

DECEMBER EVENTS - 2021

Sun. Dec. 12:        Giving Tree Gifts due back

Advent Novena Masses (Simbang Gabi) Dec. 15-23: 7:00 PM (12/18 at 5:30 PM)
 
Sat. Dec. 18:       Nativity Pageant – 3:00 PM
 
Sun. Dec. 19: Breakfast with Santa – School 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM 
                  
                   Lessons and Carols 3:00 PM in Church
 
Mon. Dec. 13: Advent Penance Service 7:00 PM 
 
CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve – Friday - December 24^th 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
 
Christmas Day – Saturday - December 25^th 7:30 AM., 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
 
Feast of the Holy Family – Sunday - December 26^th 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM
 
Solemnity of Mary Vigil – Friday - December 31, 5:30 PM
 
Solemnity of Mary – Saturday - January 1^st 9:00 AM

Feast of the Epiphany Vigil - Saturday January 1^st 5:30 PM
 
Feast of the Epiphany Sunday - January 2^nd 7:30 AM., 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
 
There will be no Daily Mass on Dec 24 or Dec 31 and there will no 5:30 PM Mass on Dec 25.
 

Sunday, December 19th  - 8AM – 11:30AM
$11 Adults 
$6 Children (5 - 11yrs.) 4 and under free.
Family special $30 (2 Adults 2 Children.) Extra child $5
Menu includes: eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, milk, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Holiday Basket Raffle and Photo with Santa!
If you can help set up or clean up after the event, please call Rick Mack at 973-349-8479.

Kindly click the picture to pay. Thanks.

 

St. Mary's Bereavement Support Group Ministry will be starting our new sessions on Sundays for six weeks beginning November 7 and ending on December 12. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Deacon Tom and Kris Beirne at 973-366-5679 or Jeannie Hubley at 973-361-8621 to register no later than October 30. All calls are confidential.

St. Mary’s will once again celebrate the Christmas season by illuminating our parish grounds with beautiful 6-7 foot Douglas Fir Christmas trees, decorated with white lights.
The cost to memorialize one of these beautiful trees is $200. Each tree will have a laminated dedication certificate containing your dedication, the names of those you wish to remember, or a Christmas greeting. You can complete the Christmas Tree Reservation Form and pay online by clicking on the picture.
You can also complete the form below or at back of the church and return to the Parish office with your payment via the drop box located by the front door. 

Memorialized Christmas tree order form

St. Mary's Calendar Raffle will be sold after all Masses starting the Weekend 10/2 & 10/3.
$5,000 worth of prizes
90 chances to win
Raffle tickets will cost $20 per ticket.
Proceeds to benefit our parish.
Plan ahead by having Address Labels with your phone number ready to help expedite the handing of the calendar ticket.

Registration for Religious Education is now closed except new families moving to the area who are transferring into our Religious Education program.

For more information contact Diane Vezzuto at DVezzuto@stmarysdover.org or call and leave a detailed message at 973-366-0184 ext. 8 formation@stmarysdover.org
 

Every Christian is called by virtual of our baptism to proclaim the good news.  Please consider recommending possible candidates for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
The RCIA program is an opportunity for adults to learn more about the Catholic faith and to discern about becoming a Catholic. Additionally baptized Catholics who have not received all of their sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) are welcome as well as any adults interested in reconnecting to the practice of their faith.

(Click picture to access the form)

CEMETERY PLOTS - Are available in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
For more information, email info@stmarysdover.org or call the office 973-366-0184 ext 7 and leave a detailed message including your name and contact information.