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The Church of Trenton and the parish community of Saint Mary, Mother of God Church rejoices at the ordination of George Chemaly to the Order of Deacon by Bishop David O’ Connell on Saturday of this weekend in Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton, New Jersey.

It is with great joy that our parish community welcomes back Father John Gordon who will lead our Lenten Parish Mission, Return to the Lord.  Father John presented a memorable Lenten Parish Mission into our community in 2019, to this day parishioners will often quote Father John from this Mission.

It is with great joy that our parish community welcomes back Father John Gordon who will lead our Lenten Parish Mission, Return to the Lord.  Father John presented a memorable Lenten Parish Mission into our community in 2019, to this day parishioners will often quote Father John from this Mission. 

Pope Francis announced the Sixteenth Ordinary Synod of Bishops, which will take place in 2023 in Rome. His theme for the Synod is for a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.

After much discussion, it has been decided that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for this Saturday, March 12th, has been postponed due to the impending storm that will bring up to ½ inch of rain and snow, while having the temperature drop into the freezing range, and wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. 

The Holy Season of Lent sets before us three penitential practices – Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting – to help prepare us spiritually for the Paschal mystery of the resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday.