Please Note:
The Bishops have decided to permanently transfer the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension to the 7th Sunday of Easter. Intentions from the 7pm Vigil originally scheduled for 5/25 will be acknowledged at the 10am Mass and intentions from the 7pm Ascension Thursday Mass (5/26) will be acknowledged at the Sunday 11:30am Mass.
The Office will be closed Friday, May 27th and will reopen on Tuesday May 31st at 8am.
Summer office hours start Tuesday, May 31st: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm.
Starting Tuesday, May 31st, we are excited to announce we will have an additional daily morning Mass in St Thomas More at 6:45am during the summer months, hopefully to continue in the Fall.
Chapel will be closed for private prayer during construction daily. Please come to the church for private prayer during business hours.
Mass Schedules and Confession Times
Saint Thomas More Church
Daily Mass: 6:45am Monday-Friday8:30am Monday -Friday Rosary Following MassSaturday:Vigil – 4:30pmSunday: Mass – 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am
Holy Days: Please see bulletin or call the Parish Office.
Our Lady of Mercy Church
Daily Mass: At St. Thomas More onlySaturday:Vigil – 7:00pmSunday:Mass – 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am
Novena: 7:00pm Every Third Monday
Confessions
Saint Thomas More Church Saturday from 3:30PM-4:20PM
Our parish is now subscribed to Formed. To sign up and have access to all content, please go to http://signup.formed.org/ Enter our zip code and your name and email address. It's that simple! You can get the free FORMED app for your phone simply by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store. Enjoy!
Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice,
we pray of the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
Our Lady, Queen of peace, pray for us.
Upcoming Events
Mass Intentions for 2023
The Mass intentions books for 2023 will open on Tuesday, May 31st. Please note, there will be a limit of 15 Masses per person for the year. Please be respectful of others and limit your weekend Masses to 5.
Friday, June 3rd, benediction and adoration after the morning Mass.
We are updating our prayer list in the bulletin every three months. Our next update will be on August 1st. Unless we have been notified, the existing names will be taken off. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
House Blessing 2022
Please contact the parish office if you would like to have your house blessed (outside only) by one of our priests and/or deacons.
Almost There!
Our chapel renovation is progressing! We are keeping the Blessed Sacrament safe during the renovation process. Please come into the church to pray. Thank you!
If you, or a family member are actively enlisted in the US military, please send us your name to be included in our Military Prayer List that will appear in our weekly bulletin. Please send the name and branch of military to info@moremercy.org
Weekly Sanctuary Flower Arrangements
If you would like to donate the weekly "In Loving Memory" fresh flower arrangements in both St. Thomas More and Our Lady of Mercy , please place your donation in the wooden collection boxes at the entrances of both churches. The cost is $100.00 for the full arrangement. Please include the name of your loved one with your donation for the full arrangement if you would like the name of the person to be listed in the bulletin. If you have any questions, please email us at info@moremercy.org.
Post COVID Care- Long Hauler Final Flyer (2).pdf
Novena Will Be Said on the Third Monday each Month At 7:00pm in Our Lady of Mercy.
Interested in becoming a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, or Usher for Masses in our parish churches, Our Lady of Mercy & St Thomas More?
Please send your contact information to info@moremercy.org. We are looking to expand our parish ministry and would love to have you!
For those interested, below is a good resource to pray throughout the day with the Church
click here for Divine Office Prayers
COME JOIN US!
If you are interested in joining the choir or the handbells, please e-mail us at info@moremercy.org. Handbells Saturday 2:00pm, Choir 3:00pm
NJ Independent Victims Comp.
New Jersey Independent Victims Compensation Program opens June 15
