Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass

At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.

Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).

This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions.  One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).

Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop. 

Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R

Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Bishop, Diocese of Trenton

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan

Bishop, Diocese of Camden

Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney

Bishop, Diocese of Paterson

Most Reverend James F, Checchio

Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen

Most Reverend Kurt Burnette

Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic

Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash

Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese

Link to Letter on the Diocese of Trenton Website Click Here

The mass book for mass intentions is now open for the remainder of the year. Currently we are taking intentions from July 1 – December 31.

Mass intentions will be held for 10 days for payment to be received. If payment is not received, the mass will re-open for an intention. To allow all parishioners the opportunity to have a mass prayed for a loved one, Mass intentions are limited to 2 per year and memorial gifts are limited to 2 per year. Parishioners may request an unlimited number of Novenas intentions.

For Mass intentions and Novenas we request a minimum donation of $10 per mass intention and for Memorial Gifts we request a minimum donation of $15 per intention. Mail your donation to Church of St. Martha 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742

Sign up on-line for Mass Intentions for masses for July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 only by clicking here. To request a mass intention for October 1 – December 31, only, by clicking here.

Sign up on-line for Memorial Gifts, Flowers for the Holy Family and/or Tabernacle Candle for a week from now – September 2021 only, by clicking here. To request a memorial gift, Flowers to the Holy Family and/or Tabernacle candle for a week during October – December 31, click here.

Sign up on-line for Novenas, St. Martha Novena (July 21 – 29) click here and All Soul’s Novena (Nov 2 – 10) clicking here.

If you prefer to mail in your request, please print, complete and mail in the request form for Mass intentions click here, for Memorial Gifts click here, for Novenas click here. Mail the form and payment to Church of St. Martha, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742

If you have any questions, please call the parish office for assistance, 732-295-3630. Requests for Mass Intentions will not be taken over the phone or in person at this time.

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH TO END ABORTION (January 14-22, 2021) St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and Guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, the Son of God whom she carried in her Immaculate womb: intercede for us, we pray, that all recourse to abortion might cease in our nation and our world. As your cared for Mother and Child, care for all women who bear the gift of life in their womb. May no harm ever endanger them and may no choice ever threaten the blessing of human life that God has created within. Guard them with your loving protection, at every moment, until His will has been fulfilled. St. Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of the Lord, help us build a culture of life that yields a civilization of love among us. Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory Be

REMINDER – January 22, 2021 in all NJ Dioceses will be a Day of Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion