Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St. Joseph” with the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.

Joseph is a clear example of obedience of faith, freely committed himself entirely to God. Without question he immediately did as the Lord commanded when the angel told him not to fear and to take Mary as his wife. It was within the unity of marriage and the holiness of the first domestic church that Jesus grew in wisdom. Joseph, with Mary, shared in the intimacy of having him live under his roof and it was into Joseph’s custody that ‘God entrusted his most precious treasures.’

Join us this year as we focus each month on the titles of St. Joseph. We will be reflecting on all the beautiful ways St. Joseph is husband, father, protector, worker and servant of God. Visit our dedicated page to the Year of St. Joseph with various faith resources and links at:

St. Benedict Church is open to the public at this time. 

Daily Mass: Monday to Friday 9:00am

Weekend Masses (effective 11/1/20):

• Saturday Mass 5:00pm
• Sunday Mass 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am

Please note:

• Saturday 9:00am Mass remains temporarily suspended.
• Music at 8:00am Sunday Mass is suspended.
• Live streaming of 8:00am Sunday Mass is suspended, with live streaming of 9:30am Sunday Mass added.
• Gym will open for overflow, if needed for any Mass.

Important Note: 
The Bishop has continued the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation. We will continue our live streaming of the Sunday 9:30am Mass for those who cannot attend.

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Please visit the Diocese of Trenton link below to read the latest updates from Bishop O'Connell, Diocese of Trenton:

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Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.

Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.

Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.

Jesus Christ, heal us.

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