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A special prayer on Memorial Day -- As we remember those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think
of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior,
Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong
arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they
stand in the gap for our protection.
We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique
blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and
strength will fill their lives.
May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face
each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish
each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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NOTE:
Based on the recent correspondence from our bishop, the planned
re-opening of our parish for Holy Mass on the weekend of May 30/31
has been postponed. We are saddened, due to the postponement.
Fr. Marc
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are all anxious to gather as a family of faith in our individual parish communities. We know that the process of reopening must be a gradual one. The most important things that we can do right now are to pray and to carefully plan for reopening.
In recent days, we were given the strong assurance that the Governor was going to announce this week that houses of worship could reopen with more than ten people, probably a percentage of the allowed seating capacity. Based on that information, we forwarded to all our parishes and institutions Guidelines for reopening churches so that everyone would be prepared.
We are still awaiting the Governor's announcement. We do have the benefit now of being well prepared to open our doors on very short notice. This readiness is thanks to the efforts of our clergy, religious, and lay volunteers.
Our churches are to remain closed until the date the Governor gives us public safety approval for gatherings of more than ten people in our churches.
Sincerely yours in Christ
Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.
Bishop of Paterson -
Protocols for the Reopening of Churches to Public Liturgical Celebrations.
The Diocese of Paterson has been in close communication with State officials, medical professionals, and the other dioceses of the State. We wish to provide the faithful with access to the liturgical life of the Church while maintaining the public health and safety of the faithful and others with whom they may have contact.
These mandated guidelines are general enough to be adapted to diverse parish settings and institutions of the diocese. They are also specific enough to attend to the health and safety of the clergy and faithful as we provide for the spiritual good of our people.
Each parish community or institution will be required to work closely together, involving clergy, staff, and volunteers in order to implement these guidelines and to provide, as much as it is humanly possible, a safe environment proper for Liturgy during this pandemic.
To read the guidelines, please click on the document to the right
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Important!Please read the important considerations prior to the re-opening of our parish church on May 30th.
- If you remain very unsure about attending mass in the church beginning on May 30th, please do not worry yourself about it. The dispensation from Sunday mass remains, even to this day. And, our parish continues to have daily mass live streamed at 3:00pm, on the Academy of St. James Facebook site. In addition, there are many opportunities to watch Holy Mass on television.
- During mass in the church, you are absolutely entitled to receive Holy Communion either in the hand or by mouth, on the tongue. According to the universal law of the Church, it is an entitlement you possess to select one or the other option. Even so, I respectfully ask, please consider the ramifications of both options upon the priest administering Holy Communion to you and what possible affect it may have on those receiving after you, during the time of this serious pandemic.
A question I would ask myself during my consideration is the choice of receiving by mouth, on the tongue, consistent with everything that has been done in our society during these past few months, as well as all the preparation completed for returning to our church for Holy Mass, such as the need to wear a mask, keeping a safe social distance, and vigilant sanitizing?
In addition, is it acceptable to decide it would make sense to willfully suspend myself from freely exercising that specific entitlement just for now. Then, thereafter prudently re-evaluate it based on what has been achieved in our society after a month or two in our ongoing defense against the deadly COVID-19 virus.
In the end, each person will be remembered for be kinder than necessary.- Finally, please be patient when you come to church this coming weekend as adjustments are made for Sunday Mass. We are re-opening after a long while. And, it will be a much different way of being together. So, please be patient as imperfections due to the changes are made perfect over time.
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Mass Intention / Mass Card RequestsAlthough the parish office is currently closed to drop-in visitors during this pandemic, we have instituted a temporary procedure to accept and process Mass Intention / Mass Card requests via email or phone.
In order to request a Mass Intention during this shelter-in time, please carefully follow the steps below:
- First, please send an email to stjameschurch@optonline.net or call 973-790-0288 and give your full name, phone number, Mass Intention / Mass Card request, and preferred date/time.
- Once the email or phone call is received, our staff will look through the calendar for availability.
- If there is a time conflict with the requested date/time, our staff member will call you to arrange an alternative date and time. You will also receive a call if there are any changes needed to the request.
- Once the request is entered into the Mass Book, you will receive a confirmation email or phone call.
Please be sure that staff at St. James is here to accommodate your request in a timely manner.
Have a Blessed Day!
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Parish Pantry Update
Our Parish pantry has plenty of food for the needy which was collected during the first weekend of March, as well as, previous months.
Therefore, please kindly refrain from bringing to the Church any food products for our parish pantry this weekend, May 2nd & 3rd.
We will notify you when a need arises to replenish our parish pantry. Perhaps, in the beginning of June 2020.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Blessings,
Fr. Marc
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Live Streaming Mass 2020
St. James will be live streaming two Masses each day
3:00 pm Holy Hour - we will pray the Rosary & the Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00 pm Nightly Mass
All Live streaming of Masses will be held on the Academy of St. James Facebook Page.
Please join and pray with us!Please contact Fr. Marc or Fr. Henry, if needed.
We care and pray for you.
With our promise of prayers for your family,
I am Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Marc
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Sacrament Times
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Live Streaming Mass
St. James will be live streaming Mass each day at 3:00 PM and each night at 7:00 PM on the Academy of St James Facebook page. Please join and pray with us.
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonWed 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM or by request anytime
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Adoration Times
- 1st Friday: 8:30 AM After 8 am Mass
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Mass intentions
Daily private masses are being said by our priests, Fr. Marc & Fr. Henry, even though our Church is closed to the public for the time being. Rest assured that all Mass Intentions are being honored.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 25:13b-21Responsorial Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20abGospel Jn 21:15-19
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Teen/Family Mass
Once per month, Fr. Marc will celebrate a Sunday evening Mass at 7:00pm. It will always be the last Sunday of the month!
Bring the entire family to the Mass, at this convenient time, or whenever you cannot participate in the morning Mass on Sunday!
The following are the dates of the Sunday evening Masses for the upcoming months: April 26, May 31, June 28
It is advised you place this reminder at a convenient location in your home, for your future reference. God Bless You. Fr. Marc
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