Chrism Mass
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Chrism Mass
Tuesday, April 15, 2025On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, all priests will make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service to the Bishop and the people of God. The Bishop will also bless and consecrate the Holy Oils, which each parish receives for the rites of anointing.
The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint infants and adults before their Baptism; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the foreheads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new churches.
All are strongly encouraged to join in-person or via Livestream in the ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen at 4:00 PM.
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USCCB Link:
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Contact the Office of Divine Worship
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Rev. Timothy M. Eck, IIteckdiometuchen.orgDirector, Office of Divine Worship -
Nevin Mathewnmathewdiometuchen.orgCoordinator, Office of Divine Worship
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Concelebration RSVP
Each parish/institution is requested to register whether their priests will concelebrate at the Chrism Mass and/or attend the Chrism Dinner & Social. The Diocese requests each priest to submit their RSVP status to allow sufficient preparation time for the Diocesan & Cathedral Staff.
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Deacon RSVP
Deacons interested in vesting and attending the Chrism Mass are kindly asked to please submit their RSVP status. The Diocese requests the Deacons to submit their status in order to allow sufficient preparation time for the Diocesan & Cathedral Staff.
Deacon RSVP Form
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Holy Oil Request
Each parish/institution that maintains Holy Oils at their location MUST submit a request for Holy Oil and list the Parish Representative appointed to pick them up.
For individual priests of the Diocese of Metuchen that would like to request Holy Oil for themselves, please also submit your request on the form.
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Religious RSVP
The Religious Orders interested in attending the Chrism Mass are kindly asked to please submit their RSVP and how many from the Order will attend to allow sufficient preparation time for the Diocesan & Cathedral Staff.
If you are a Religious Priest, please indicate your RSVP using the Concelebration RSVP Form.This form is only for collecting the RSVP of Religious Sisters/Brothers.
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Associations of the Faithful RSVP
Members of the Knights of Columbus, Order of the Holy Sepulchre, & Order of Malta (who have been invited by the Diocese of Metuchen) is requested to indicate whether they will be attending the Chrism Mass. You will be asked to indicate whether you will be participating in the procession and asked to submit your response in a timely manner to allow sufficient preparation time.
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In order to make necessary preparations for the Mass & Dinner, please have all of your forms submitted by Thursday, March 27. Your timely assistance is most appreciated.
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