000Welcome to St. Mary's Parish Website
For more than 125 years Catholics of Nutley, Belleville and the surrounding area have come to Saint Mary's to celebrate the Eucharist, to grow in the spiritual life, to educate their children in the Faith, to befriend one another, and to work together to help people and benefit our community.
We hope you will be a part of this tradition we value so much. I hope you will enjoy looking at our website, and, that you will consider taking part in our parish life.
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Our Parish is Served by:
Rev. Ernest Rush, Pastor
Bishop Charles J. McDonnell, in Residence
Rev. Matthew Kunnath, Parochial Vicar
Rev. George Sharp, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Michael Gubernet, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar
Parish Trustees: Joanne Paulson and Patrick Perrone
Brian T. Lynch, Director of Religious Ed.
Parish Office Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm -Closed from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. (Parish Center)
June 3 thru Sep. 2.- Parish Center closed Friday afternoons at 12:30.
Mon.-Tues. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm (Rectory)
Sun. 9:00 am-1:00 pm (Church Vestibule)
Contact Numbers:
Parish Office: 973-235-1100
Fax: 973-661-0233
Religious Ed. 973-667-8239
Sr. Jane Feltz, M.P.F., Principal:
973-667-2049
Religious Education Program
Our Religious Education Program is open to grades Pre-K thru 9. Classes are held Sunday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. For more information, contact Brian Lynch, our Religious Ed. Director, at 973-667-8239.
Religious Education Weather Alerts:
In the event of inclement weather, etc., all cancelations will be posted here.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Parish Center office at 973-235-1100. The RCIA helps those who may want to become Catholic or return to practicing the Faith.
Sacraments
Sacrament of the Sick: Holy Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request. Those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended to at any time.
Marriages: Please call the rectory to make arrangements at least one year in advance.
Baptisms: Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 p.m.
Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements.
Parents baptizing their first child are expected to attend an instructional session, each second Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses:
(Vigil) Sat. evening-5:30 p.m.
Sun. 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. (Family Mass - Msgr. Walsh Hall)
Weekday Masses:
(Parish Center Chapel) Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days:
7:00 p.m. (on the evening)
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Novenas:
Miraculous Medal: Monday, 12 Noon (in Chapel)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (in Church)
Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (in Chapel)
Confessions:
Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., or anytime by appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every first Friday of the month - 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (in the Chapel) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Nocturnal Adoration Society Prayers).
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Scripture Study:
Held every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Conference Room. If interested in joining, call 973-235-1100.
Prayer Meeting- Oratory of Divine Love
Our prayer group meets every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Meetings include prayer, scripture readings, meditation and group discussions encouraging members to pledge themselves to work towards their own spirituality and the spiritual growth of others.
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Good Shepherd Academy:
A Coeducational Catholic School sponsored by St. Mary's, Holy Family and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Grades K Through 8.
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" Bingo" at St. Mary's
Every Tuesday evening beginning with the Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m. and Game 1 at 7:30 p.m., plus weekly Powerball in Msgr. Walsh Hall. Coffee and food are available for sale.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA Meetings are held every Monday evening in Msgr. Walsh Hall (lower Church).
The Big Book Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. The Open Beginner's Discussion begins at 6:45 p.m.