St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Trenton NJ

09/06/2026

15th Sunday After Pentecost

08/30/2026

14th Sunday After Pentecost

08/24/2026

Cantor Training Program
Our parish is offering a Cantor Training Program for anyone interested in serving God through the ministry of singing.
You are invited to sign up for this training and receive more information.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing this beautiful ministry with you!

08/23/2026

August 23rd, 2026

08/21/2026

🌿🌧️ Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls! 🌧️🌿
What a joyful three days we had in Trenton and Roebling! Our children filled the parish with singing, laughter, prayer, creativity, friendship, and, most importantly, the joy of discovering God's love.

08/16/2026

August 16th, 2026

08/13/2026

Why do we Bless Flowers on the Feast the Dormition?

Holy Tradition tells us that all the Apostles, except Saint Thomas, were transported mystically to Jerusalem in order to be with the Mother of God-Theotokos as she died and present at her burial. When Thomas arrived the next day, they opened the tomb so that he could say his farewell. They found only an empty tomb filled with sweet-smelling flowers. Therefore as part of our celebration we bless sweet-smelling flowers in remembrance of this great sign of her holiness. At the conclusion of the Divine Services flowers and herbs are blessed and the faithful keep them in their homes. During times of family strife or illness, the flower petals are placed in the censer with the incense, and the whole house is censed.

Lord God almighty, You fill all things with Your Word. You commanded the earth to bring forth fruit in due season, and You gave it to mankind for our joy and life. By Your Holy Spirit, bless + now these flowers which have been brought before You in this holy temple to honor the Falling Asleep of the Mother of Your only Son. Purify from all defilement these, Your servants, who receive them, and fill their houses with all fragrance. May all who receive these flowers obtain protection of body and soul; and may Your healing grace be a remedy for our salvation.

08/09/2026

11th Sunday After Pentecost & Post-festive Day of The Transfiguration

08/02/2026

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

07/12/2026