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
Friday, December 25, 2009
Nativity of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, January 01, 2010
Mary, Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Baptism of the Lord
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ordinary Time begins
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday
Sunday, February 21. 2010
First Sunday of Lent
Friday, March 19, 2010
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Monday, March 29, 2010
Chrism Mass at Cathedral Basilica
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 01, 02, 03, 2010
The Easter Triduum Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday, May 13, 2010 - -
Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation (if not transferred to Sunday, May 16)
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Pentecost
Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Flag Day
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Solemnity of Peter and Paul, Apostles
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Independence Day
Sunday, August 15, 2010 -
Assumption of Mary, Holy Day of Obligation this year
Monday, September 06, 2010
Labor Day
Monday, September 14, 2009
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Monday, November 01, 2010
All Saints Day, Not Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, December 25, 2010
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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