The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark has provided the following dates for your use. Please pay careful mind to the Holy days of Obligation, of which we must gather together during mass.
Sunday Mass and Holy Day Obligations
Holy Days Mass Schedule 5:30 PM (EVE), 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:30 PM
These dates are obligations under the Archdiocese of Newark, the mass times are from our parish.
It is both a precept of the Church and Church law that Catholics must worship God on Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation by participating in the Holy Mass. This follows from the fact that in the Mass it is Christ Himself who worships the Father, joining our worship to His. In no other way is it possible to adequately give thanks (eucharistia) to God for the blessings of creation, redemption and our sanctification than by uniting our offerings to that of Jesus Christ Himself. Following the example of the Old Covenant the Church does this weekly, on the day of the Lord's Resurrection.
Since a "grave cause" is needed to excuse one from this obligation it would be a serious or mortal sin to willfully skip Mass on Sunday or a Holy Day of Obligation, as the Church has always taught. Reasons such as the necessity to work to support one's family, child care, personal sickness or the care of the sick, necessary travel etc. would excuse a person on a particular occasions. Those who have continuing reason to be excused should consult their pastor. (as provided by EWTN)
Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation, Patronal Feast of the USA
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Nativity of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Mary, Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Epiphany of the Lord
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ash Wednesday
Sunday, March 13, 2011
First Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Friday, March 25, 2011
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Monday, April 18, 2011
Chrism Mass at Cathedral Basilica
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 21, 22, 23, 2011
The Easter Triduum Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday, June 02, 2011 --
Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation (if not transferred to Sunday, June 05)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Pentecost
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Flag Day
Monday, July 04, 2011
Independence Day
Monday, August 15, 2011 -
Assumption of Mary, Holy Day of Obligation this year
Monday, September 05, 2011
Labor Day
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Nativity of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
***Whenthe Feast of All Saints, November 1, and the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, fall on Mondays or Saturdays, there is no obligation to attend Holy Mass on these days. (Decree of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, December 13, 1991)
*The Monday-Saturday rule does not apply to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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