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
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Nativity of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Mary, Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, January 06, 2012
Epiphany of the Lord
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ash Wednesday
Sunday, February 26, 2012
First Sunday of Lent
Monday, March 19, 2012
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Monday, April 02, 2012
Chrism Mass at Cathedral Basilica
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 05, 06, 07, 2012
The Easter Triduum Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday, May 17, 2012 --
Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation (if not transferred to Sunday, June 05)
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Pentecost
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Flag Day
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Independence Day
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 -
Assumption of Mary, Holy Day of Obligation this year
Monday, September 03, 2012
Labor Day
Thursday, November 01, 2012
All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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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