Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.-Colossians 3:15a, 16a

We praise you, O God,
we acclaim you as Lord;
the glorious company of Apostles praise you. - Te Deum

Join us as we mark the Conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope.
🕊️ Sunday, December 28 | 12:00 PM Mass
Principal Celebrant: Very Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky
Administrator of the Diocese of Metuchen
📍 St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral

Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. - Psalm 118

A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
For today a great light has come upon the earth.

🎄✨ Christmas at the Cathedral ✨🎄
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.

🕯️ Christmas Eve Vigil Masses
⛪ Christmas Day Masses
🎥 Livestream available

📍 Full schedule below
Come, let us adore Him. 🙏

🎄 Christmas Schedule Update ✨

Please note the holiday hours for the Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.

Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyful Christmas ✨

✨🎄 It’s a Cathedral Christmas Season! 🎄✨
🙏 Come adore the newborn King and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us. 🙏
💙 Don’t miss it! ⭐

Tuesday, December 23rd
Simbang Gabi at 7PM
Cathedral

Wednesday-Thursday, December 24th-25th
The Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
see below for more information
Cathedral

Sunday, December 28th
Conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope Mass at 12 PM
Cathedral


Wednesday-Thursday, December 31st- January 1st
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
see below for more information
Cathedral

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Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel Christmas Closed
December 24th-January 2nd
Note: no daily mass on Dec 24th. Only 9AM mass on Dec 26th
see below for more information

Discipleship Opportunity:
33 Days to Morning Glory, Hallow
see below for more information

The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel.-Matthew 1:23

🎄🪄Tomorrow Night! — Handel’s Messiah... Join us! 🎹 🎻🎺🥁

✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨

🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙



Friday, December 19th
Advent Penance Service at 6PM
Cathedral


Saturday, December 20th
Christmas Flowers Distribution at 8AM
Pastoral Center


Cathedral Concert Series presents
Handel's Messiah at 7:30PM
Cathedral

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Volunteering Opportunities at St. Francis

Christmas Flowers Distribution
See Below

🎄✨ Saint Francis Moms Christmas Brunch ✨🎄

Join us for a joyful morning of fellowship, food, and Christmas cheer!
Bring a dish to share and celebrate the season together.

📅 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Parish Center
45 Library Place, Metuchen

👶 Children welcome!

📩 Questions? Contact Michelle: chocdabelle@gmail.com

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💚✨

Lord, come and save us.

Those whose hearts are pure are the temples of the Holy Spirit - St. Lucy

Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Are you not in the folds of my mantle?- Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego

🎄🪄Tis the season for big notes and bigger goosebumps—Handel’s Messiah is coming! Plan to join us! 🎹 🎻🎺🥁

✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨

🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙


Friday, December 12th

A Night of Hope: Advent Penance Service, Adoration, & Praise & Worship Night at 7 pm
Cathedral

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Volunteering Opportunities at St. Francis

Christmas Flowers Distribution
See Below

I am a nobody... I am a small rope, a tiny ladder, the tail end, a leaf" and the famous lines from Our Lady to him: "Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? - St. Juan Diego