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Come join our high school Life Teen program for an amazing kick off night this Sunday, September 25th!

Today is the First Day of School for Grades 5-8! It's great to see so many of our students returned along with our new students!

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton, promulgated the statutes establishing the old Saint Mary Church/Chapel a Diocesan Shrine.

Home is the first and primary school. Parents are the first and primary teachers. By the time children enter the doors of a school, substantial education and formation has already taken place.

Catholic Church in New Jersey stands ready to help moms and mothers-to-be in need. A joint statement from the New Jersey Catholic Bishops on the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.

For almost 50 years, pro-life Catholics and people of good will in the United States have prayed fervently.

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.

The Inaugural Saint Mary Parish & School St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held from Saturday, March 12, 2022. It will be a time when the community can come together to celebrate a NEW tradition—another family day of fun and festivities in our town. As Saint Patrick is well known as the Patron Saint of Ireland, he is also credited with expanding literacy which is why Saint Mary Church and School are spearheading this event.

This week begins the Holy Season of Lent as we gather on Ash Wednesday.  Our parish theme for this holy season is “Return to the Lord.”  Lent is a wonderful time of spiritual cleansing and renewal. 

Have you noticed more young families with their children attending Mass each week? I certainly have, and I could not be happier. I want to honor all our families, especially those with young children who may struggle with the little ones sitting through Mass. It is a joy for our parish community to have children with us each week at Holy Mass. Jesus said: "Let the children come to Me."

Today the Church celebrates World Marriage Sunday in tribute to husbands and wives as the foundation of the family, the basic unit of society.  When we think of marriage, words like love, faithfulness, trust, sacrifice, forgiveness, perseverance, along with many other values come to mind.

This weekend our parish bulletin has begun to be printed on glossy paper to look more like a magazine.  The weekly bulletin includes not only information on the many upcoming events at our parish but reflects a parish that is alive and focused on advancing the Kingdom of God here in Middletown, New Jersey.

On the cover of the bulletin this weekend is a wonderful quote from Mother Teresa: “How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.” The Saint is acknowledging the beauty of children; just look at the joy on the face of the child on the cover of the bulletin

Next Sunday begins a very special time on our campus – the celebration of Catholic Schools Week. It's an annual event where our parish and school community celebrate the great gift of Catholic education. 

For the last three months, we have been asking young families to “star” in short “We Love St. Mary’s” videos our parish has produced and are running on our social media platforms.