New Parishioners

New Parishioner Information

The first step to joining the Parish of Saint Mary is filling out a Census Form. You can either drop it in the office, mail it or send it electronically.

Attending a New Parishioner Orientation session is mandatory for new and re-joining parishioners. It is held one Sunday per quarter following 10 a.m. Mass. Your registration status will remain pending until you attend orientation.

Upcoming New Parishioner Orientation Schedule 
All sessions held at 11 a.m. in Madonna Hall

February 4, 2024
May 5, 2024
August 4, 2024
November 3, 2024 

To formally become parishioners of the Parish of Saint Mary and maintain Active parishioners status, attending Mass is paramount.

The Diocese of Trenton has designated Colts Neck and nearby 55+ housing areas as the territory of ministry for The Parish of Saint Mary. Families residing outside our ministry boundary are encouraged to join their local parish.

Please be advised that the process to register can take anywhere from one to three months, since the mandatory New Parishioner Orientation is offered quarterly.

The Parish of Saint Mary strives to be good stewards of the church resources and attempts to reduce the offertory envelope costs each year. Not just the printing but the postage four times a year. Thus we encourage you to sign up for Saint Mary Parish Online Giving. It is a simple, secure and convenient method for making contributions electronically from your bank account or charge to your credit card.  Online giving has many benefits for you: no more handling envelopes or writing checks, plus you can get more cash back or bonus points on your credit card while providing consistent financial support to your parish!
Sign up for Saint Mary Parish Online Giving here: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/smcn and schedule your recurring contributions with the frequency you prefer.

IMPORTANT: Please note offering envelopes are being offered only by request.  Contact the parish office for more information.All your parish offerings are charitable contributions and tax deductible.  Please be advised that loose cash offerings are not able to be tracked for a year-end tax contribution report nor for record of Mass attendance. If there are no traceable contributions for one year, your parishioner status will be moved to "Inactive".