On St. Mary's Hill, off Old Allerton Road/Route 633 in the Annandale section of Clinton Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. (Diocese of Metuchen)

Sunday Vigil: Saturday at 5:30 PM.

Sunday: 7:45, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon

Weekdays: Monday through Friday, 7:00 & 9:00 AM

Saturday morning: 9:00 AM

Holy Days: As announced

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month at 1:00 PM. A Preparation Session for the parents (Godparents invited) takes place prior to the Baptism on the First Friday of the Month at 7:30 PM in Church. A Catholic Godparent must be a practicing Catholic, i.e. one who is free to receive the Sacraments in the Catholic Church, and who has been Confirmed. Contact the Parish Office for all arrangements and before the selection of Godparents.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confessions) is celebrated every Saturday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:30 to 5:00 PM, and upon request.

The Common Policy for all the Dioceses of New Jersey requires a period of preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest or deacon and participation in either the Pre-Cana Conference or the Engaged Encounter Weekend. Therefore, arrangements with the parish office should be made up to one year in advance, and before any social plans are finalized.

Arrangements for pastoral visitation and Holy Communion to the sick and infirmed at home, particularly on the First Friday of the Month, can be made by contacting the parish office. Catholic Chaplains are assigned by the Diocese of Metuchen for patients in our area hospitals. Our parish is responsible for two area nursing care facilities. If you would like a visit from our parish clergy, please contact the parish office. Emergency Sick Calls at any time.

The Rosary is prayed daily following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed every Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every First Friday of the Month, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Very Rev. Andrew L. Szaroleta, Pastor

Rev. Alexander J. Carles, Associate Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Krysztofik Weekend Assistant

Mr. William R. Bauer, Deacon

Mr. Dennis K. Webster, Deacon

Sr. Patricia Vayda, S.J.H., Director of Religious Education

Sr. Claire Marie Lessard, S.J.H., Director of The Sheepfold

Mrs. Helen A. Resua, Administrative Secretary

Mrs. Frances Spann, Office Assistant, Bulletin Editor

Immaculate Conception Rectory
Post Office Box 5400
Clinton, New Jersey 08809-0400

Parish Office/Rectory.........................................................908-735-7319

Office of Religious Education.................................................908-735-0478

The Sheepfold (Pre-School)..................................................908-735-7285

Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church was established October 13, 1864, as a mission parish attended, at different times by pastors of parishes in Lambertville, Flemington, Hampton, and High bridge. In became an independent parish on November 14, 1947, with the appointment of its own resident pastor. The original church was constructed in 1879 and was located in Clinton Town. We have been situated in the Annandale section of Clinton Township since 1969.

Today the parish comprises over 1,300 families residing in Clinton Town; Annandale and Lebanon in Clinton Township; and parts of Jutland and Cherryville in Union Township.

All families of the parish must be properly registered at the parish Office so that we can be acquainted with you and, thus, better serve you. New families and newlyweds residing within the parish should likewise register as soon as possible. We welcome you to our faith community.

Children are expected to receive a Catholic-Christian upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to participate in ongoing Religious Education. Our program includes grades kindergarten through eight. Preparation for First Penance and Holy Communion is in Grades 1-2, and for Confirmation in Grades 7-8. Registration is held annually during the month of May. Classes are held weekly, September through mid-May.

Our parish sponsors an Early Childhood Program including pre-school and kindergarten from September through June in Mary House, for three, four and five-year-old children. Enrollment is possible for morning or afternoon sessions.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS (All Area Code 908)

Altar Servers (grades 4-9).................................................Father Alex 735-7319

Altar-Rosary Society....................Mary Jane Raineri 236-9227 (first Tuesday of the Month, 7:30 PM, Mary House)

Antioch Youth Group (ages 14-19)...........Mary Ellen Warkentin 832-5373 (Sundays, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Mary House)

Choirs

Lectors.................................................................Deacon Bauer 735-4454

Ministers to the Sick...................................................Frank Curcio 735-4463

Pre-Cana Program............................................Mark & Meg Cawley 253-0151

Sanctuary Guild......................................................Ann Wolfmayer 638-5729

Social Concerns..........................................................Laura Frain 735-5922

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