RCIA is a process of spiritual conversion and growth, over time, in one’s relationship with God and the Church. If you are interested in exploring a relationship with Jesus Christ, inquiring about the Catholic Church, becoming a Catholic, completing your initiation through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, we welcome you! For more information please contact Kathy Sylvester at 201-384-0557 or email Kathy@stmarysdumont.org.

Statue of Our Lady of the Assumption, the parish patroness, in the Lower Church — Photo by Brian O’Dowd

In honor of the feast of our Patroness, St. Mary of the Assumption, the parish will have a 9-day novena following the 8:45 a.m. until Wednesday, Aug. 14.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Feast of St. Mary of the Assumption is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be held at 7 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Following the 7:30 p.m. Mass, the parish will have an ice cream social in the Spiritual Formation Center. Please call the Parish Office at 201-384-0557 to let them know you will attend.

Priest Praying Over Communion — Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

The following offerings are still available for St. Mary’s Church:

2013: Sanctuary Lamp on Nov. 27

2014: Bread and Wine on Jan. 5 and 12; Feb. 2, 9 and 16; March 16 and 23; April 27

2014: Sanctuary Lamp on Jan. 5; Feb. 2; March 9, 16 and 23; April 20 and 27

Contact the Parish Office at 201-384-0557 in you’re interested in any of these offerings.