DIOCESAN EVENTS

Retrouvaille – Weekend for couples in troubled marriages. For information and registration contact Rich Colasuonno at 732-236-0671 or Annette Colasuonno at 732-672-0748.

Eucharistic Revival Lecture Series: The Liturgy of the Eucharist, 7 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Father Timothy Eck II, director, diocesan Office of Divine Worship, will discuss the nuances of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Within the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass there are two main parts: Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Following the presentation the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated. For more information contact: teck@diometuchen.org.

Marriage Encounter – This Worldwide Marriage Encounter gives married couples the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in their marriage. Contact Tom and Ruth DeFalco 1-732-904-9636 for application and information.

Diocesan Youth Day, 12 noon to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas High School. All high school teens are welcome. Registration will be posted on the Diocesan website: diometuchen.org. For more information contact Megan Vantslot Callahan, director, diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Evangelization, at mcallahan@diometuchen.org.

Diocesan Programs

Adoration and Mass at Pastoral Center

On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center chapel there is adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 to 11:45 a.m. followed by Mass. On Wednesday there is Mass at 11:45 a.m. Adorers are needed so Eucharistic Adoration can be offered before Mass begins. For more information, contact Angela Marshall at: amarshall@diometuchen.org.

Catechism in a Year for Women

This virtual Women’s Group will meet each week on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom for discussion of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s “Catechism in a Year” podcast which began on January 8. For details, contact Cristina at cdaverso@diometuchen.org

Virtual Book Study for Women

All ladies are invited to join in a study of “Listening for God in Everyday Life,” by Joseph D. White, Ph.D. The group will meet each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. For details or to join, please contact Cristina D’Averso-Collins, Director of Family Life, at cdaverso@diometuchen.org

“The Chosen” Study Series

All young adult engaged and married couples are invited to join in a virtual study series based on the hit series, “The Chosen.” A different episode will be discussed each meeting and virtual watch parties will be planned sporadically. Meetings take place every other Monday evening at 7p.m. on Zoom. For details or to join, please contact Cristina D’AversoCollins at cdaverso@diometuchen.org.

Around The Diocese

Piano Concert

RCIA Webinars

The diocesan Office of RCIA is offering online webinars on the various stages of RCIA. The schedule of talks include: Catechumenate Period, January 10 facilitated by Sara Sharlow, Director of RCIA, Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Purification and Enlightenment, February 7, facilitated by JoLynn Krempecki, Director of RCIA, Nativity of Our Lord, Monroe. The Triduum, March 7 facilitated by Sara Sharlow; The Mystagogy Period, March 28, facilitated by Russ and Janet Baker, RCIA Team, Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. Each of these talks are begin at 7 pm. To receive the zoom link, register at https://diometuchen.org/rcia.

Surviving Divorce

Surviving Divorce is a 12-week program beginning March 2, for men and women seeking healing from separation or divorce. For information contact Ro Bersch at 908-313-5947.

Blue Rosary Guild

The Office of Family Life is pleased to announce the creation of the Blue Rosary Guild. The purpose of the Guild is for community members of all ages to make pocket Rosaries for law enforcement officers, providing them with support and spiritual strength and promoting devotion to the Rosary among all the faithful. All materials and instructions will be provided and a Zoom virtual tutorial will also be scheduled. Anyone interested should contact Cristina D’Averso-Collins, Director of the Office of Family Life at cdaverso@diometuchen.org.

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perform works by Mozart, Schubert/Liszt, William Grant Still, Margaret Bonds, and the 24 Preludes of Alexander Scriabin. No tickets are required, but a $20 donation is suggested. For further info, see https://stfranciscathedral.org or email Music@ StFrancisCathedral.org.

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WINDOW & DOOR SCREEN REPAIRS

Installation of Fiberglass screens for your doors and windows. Pick-up and drop off services available. George & Sons: (908) 392-2677

Freelance Writers

The Catholic Spirit, official newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen, is seeking freelance reporters to cover events and programs in the counties of the diocese: Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren. E-mail resume and writing samples to: news@catholicspirit.com.

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If you think maybe… Contact the Office of Vocations (732) 562-2453 or e-mail: vocations@diometuchen.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The Catholic Spirit, the official newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen, seeks a Graphic Designer to assist with the layout and design of its publication. The ideal candidate will have Adobe InDesign and Photoshop experience in a PC environment, be familiar with all aspects of electronic publishing, be well-organized and reliable, and have a proven track record of meeting deadlines. Interested candidates should forward their resume to hr@diometuchen.org.

Advertising Sales Representative

The Catholic Spirit, the official newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen, seeks an Advertising Sales Representative to assist with the sale of advertising space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for initiating, developing, and closing sales of print media advertising in The Catholic Spirit by creating and building effective client relationships with area businesses and organizations. Interested candidates should forward their resume to hr@diometuchen.org.

Searching For New Choir Director

St. Lawrence Parish, 345 Elmwood Lane, Riegelsville, PA is searching for a new Choir Director. Please see a more complete job description on our website. 610-749-2684 / saintlawrence@verizon.net / saint-lawrence-church.org

We are a small parish located in Upper Bucks County, 8 miles south of Easton, PA