Church of the Little Flower
Hear from Fr. JC Merino each week as he addresses various topics, including moral and ethical issues, doctrinal issues, current events at Little Flower, and Catholic Christian living.
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Review the planning area information and draft models, and keep abreast of all Archdiocesan updates.
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Follow the updates and initiative with regard to We are His Witnesses here!
Little Flower News and Events
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The Men's Ministry Presents:
Saturdays with St. Josemaria Escriva
Men of the Parish are encouraged to gain insight from the vibrant teachings of this modern Saint. Discovering God within everyday experiences.
Meet: Jan 17, March 21 and April 11 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Parish Center UL
Questions? Contact: Frank Hager at fhager@oppcapgroup.com
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Virtual Bible Study:
Galatians: Set Free to Live
Thursdays January 15 - March 5th at 7:30 PM.
Participants access the on-line study video and workbook on their own during the week, and then meet virtually VIA ZOOM on Thursdays for one hour to discuss with the entire group. The video presentations are narrated by Ascension Press’s
Jeff Cavins.
Register here.
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The Sacred Heart Holy Hour
January 16 at 7 PM in the Church
The Sacred Heart Holy Hour includes readings from Sacred Scripture, reflections from Pope Francis on the Sacred Heart, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayers to the Sacred Heart and time for silent prayer. Featuring a the pilgrim icon the Sacred Heart of Jesus, blessed by Pope Francis. This reproduction icon depicts the most famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. Once the Icon makes its way throughout the Archdiocese of Newark it will be installed at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
FOR THE KIDS:
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Little Flower Story Wagon
The Gospel is a story, God’s story, and each of us is part of it. We carry this story in our hearts, in our homes, and in the way we choose kindness, hope, sacrifice, love and faith. And just as it was handed on to us by those who loved us, we are called to pass it on with joy.
THE LITTLE FLOWER STORY WAGON - A Catholic Parish Fable is a lovingly crafted, imaginative story series for children, families, and the young at heart. It follows the Wise Pepper Farmer Giuseppe and his joyful little companions—Pip the Rabbit, Luma the Firefly, and Pastor the Black Dog—as they travel through magical fields, dreamy meadows, and changing seasons carrying powerful stories of saints, kindness, and God’s love. Read them here.
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Vacation Bible School - Snowball Mountain Challenge
June 22-26
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Open to children ages 4 - rising 5th Grade
$75 per child
Registration opens January 5th at 9 am
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Children's Choir
Children ages 6 -11 are invited to join.
Contact Giovanni Longo at 908-464-1585 or email at
Perform at Children's Masses from December 14 - June 7 Check out the rehearsal schedule here.
AT MASS:
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
December 31 at 5 pm
January 1 at 9 am
Happy Epiphany!
January 3 and 4
At all Masses
Meet the three kings and pick up your house blessing bag.
Veneration of Relic
January 5 at 9 am Mass
St. John Neumann is the patron saint of Catholic education, sick children, and immigrants. Bring your prayer intentions and pray with us as we venerate his relic.
Join us in Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church
February 13th Solemnity | 9 am Daily Mass
February 14th and 15th | All Weekend Masses
COLLECTIONS
Year End Donations
We are SO grateful for donations from all of our parishioners and we THANK ALL OF YOU for your incredible generosity that we rely on every year! Please ensure all End of Year and Christmas donations are in by JANUARY 9th to ensure accurate end of year processing.
Right to Life Drive
January 17 & 18
At all Masses
The Knights of Columbus Council 783 will hold their annual Right to Life collection at Little Flower, with all donations benefiting LifeChoices, a pregnancy resource center in Metuchen. The center supports mothers in need, helping them choose life and protect their unborn children.
Click here to make a donation.
Little Flower Food Pantry
Click here for updates from the Little Flower Food Pantry.
Our food pantry is essential to over 25 families per week who are working poor. While these families work hard, the high cost of living in our area and inflation makes providing for all the needs impossible. Your food donation, which may seem small, is a helping hand in their struggles. We are dangerously low on supplies of: Canned Soup, Vegetables, Beans (canned and bagged), Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, Chef Boyardee, Chili and Stew. Rice, Parmalat, Cereal, Oatmeal, Coffee, Tea, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo/Conditioner, Soap, & Deodorant.
We also take donations of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
Drop off to the pantry located in the church lower level or make a cash donation here.
