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Saint James
of the Marches410 Totowa Rd. | Totowa, NJ 07512BackForwardPauseCaption
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Our Lady of Fatima Mass
Sunday, May 22, 2022
5:00 PM - In Church
Porcession and Benediction
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Sacred Heart of Jesus
Thursday, June 23
7:30 PM - in Church for Prayer Serivce
Followed by Indoor Procession
All Are Welcome
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Fourth Commandment
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” (Ex.20:13)
“God has willed that, after him, we should honor our parents to whom we owe life and who have handed on to us the knowledge of God. (Catechism #2197)
“The fourth commandment is addressed expressly to children in their relationship to their mother and father, because this relationship is the most universal. It likewise concerns the ties of kinship between members of the extended family. It requires honor, affection, and gratitude towards elders and ancestors. Finally, it extends the duties of pupils to teachers, employees to employers, subordinates to leaders, citizens to their country, and those who administer or govern it.
This commandment includes and presupposes the duties of parents, instructors, teachers, leaders, magistrates, those who govern, all who exercise authority over others or over a community of persons. (Catechism #2199)
· Children must obey their parents in all things except sin.
· Children are obligated to help their parents in their old age, or when they are sick and helpless, and pray for them.
· Children must honor and obey others in authority while they are under their care, due to respect for their parents.
Are you good to your parents?
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Thank You
We are grateful to those who, after they have been away, contribute their make-up envelopes upon their return. Weekly envelopes support the Church by assisting in the payment of bills and by keeping our Church fiscally sound. St. James is sustained by your generosity, dear parishioners, with the gifts of your Time, Talent, and Treasure. Thank You for everything you do for our parish.
Mondays in June & July
Fr. Marc will lead our parish in Adult Education Classes/Gatherings
The Classes/Gatherings
Jun 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25Have A Wonderful and Blessed DayJune 5Penticost Sunday - Birthday of the Catholic Church
2:00 PM Mass and Celebration in the Parking Lot
June 8Academy of St. James
9:30 AM - Kindergarten Graduation
June 9Academy of St. James
9:30 AM - PK GraduationJune 10Academy of St. James
6:30 PM - Eighth Grade Graduation
June 11Academy of St. James
4:00 PM - End of School Year Mass (Outdoors)
June 12The Great Pretenders Performance for the Seniors
1:30 PM - Shrek (in the school hall)
June 167:30 PM - Italian Mass
All Are WelcomeJune 1912:00 PM - Corpus Christi Mass and Procession
All Are Welcome
June 237:30 PM - Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer Service
Followed by Indoor Procession
All Are Welcome
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Fr. Marc and Fr. Joey will lead our parish in Adult Education Classes/Gatherings
The Classes/Gatherings Topic will be
Monday Afternoons of Sharing and Reflection
Classes/Gatherings will be held on Mondays
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
In the CCD Building
(31 St. James Place, Totowa)
June 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
Please contact the Rectory at 973-790-0288
if you are interest in joining us either for one or all of the classes/gatherings
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Blessing of your Home!
“The celebration of blessings holds a privileged place among all sacramentals created by the Church for the pastoral benefit of the people of God. The celebration leads the faithful to praise God and prepares them for the principal effect of the sacraments. By celebrating a blessing, the faithful can sanctify various situations and events in their lives.” (Congregation for Divine Worship, 1984)
Formally, blessing your home protects the family from the deceptions and temptations of the Enemy.
Is it time to have your home blessed? Has it ever been blessed by a priest?
Please call the rectory, (973-790-0288) if the time has come for the blessing of your home, especially if it has never been formally done. Either I or Fr. Joey will come as soon as possible.
Fr. Marc
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Do you need Confession?
The state of grace is the presence of sanctifying grace in a person’s soul. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines sanctifying grace as the following:
It is “the gratuitous gift of the Lord’s life that God offers to us; it is infused by the Holy Spirit into the soul to heal it of sin and to sanctify it. Sanctifying grace makes us pleasing to God.” (CCC #2023-24).
A person in the state of grace participates in God’s divine life in an extraordinary way. It is true friendship with God. As a gift which only God can give, that person has a stable and supernatural disposition which enables him/her to live with God and act by His love.
When you live in the state of grace, you are very pleasing to God. The presence of the Holy Spirit is powerful in you! Stay in the state of grace always. Don’t lose it by committing mortal sin.
And, if you do lose it by mortal sin, be sure to participate in the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) as soon as possible. By doing so, you can have state of grace returned to your soul! Then, you’ll be back to a wonderful friendship with God!
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WHY A YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST?On January 9, 2022, the Diocese of Paterson will inaugurate a Year of the Eucharist. The purpose of this year is to promote a renewed appreciation, understanding, and devotion of the Eucharist. This will be achieved using various catechetical, liturgical, and pastoral components on the diocesan and parish level. The highlight of the Year of the Eucharist will be the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress which will be held the weekend of September 23-25. The keynote speaker will be Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization.
Days To Celebrate
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Inauguration of the Year Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Altar Servers' Day of Encounter
September 23-25, 2022
Eucharistic Congress with Archbishop Fisichella,
President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New evangelization
November 20, 2022
Solemnity of Christ the King
Visit RCDOP.org/year-of-the-eucharist for more information
USCCB - The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
Daily Holy Hour - The Catholic Hour - Bishop Sheen
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SYNOD 2021-2023
A two-year 'synodal' process is taking place in the Catholic Church from october 2021 that will culminate in the final Synod Gathering in Rom in October 2023. The synodal journey is of great significance for the good of both the universal and local Church. During this process, we invite all the People of God to listen to each other, without exception, and with particular care to involve also those who are further away and are perhaps sometimes not included or marginalized.
To learn more about how the synodal process will occur in the Paterson Diocese, please visit the diocesan website at https://rcdop.org/synod-2023 The content is in English and Spanish!
View Official Vatican Synod Site
VIew US Bishops' Synod Site
There are now two ways that the general public can participate in the Synod on Synodality:- In-person consultations with trained Synod delegates
- Digital Synod portals:
- in English: https://rcdop.org/synod-public-form
- in Spanish: https://rcdop.org/sinodo-public-form
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Join the conversation
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Unirse a la conversacion
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Request a Visit to the Sick & Home-Bound
If you have a relative or friend who is home-bound and would like to be visited by a Priest or
an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please call the Rectory at 9973) 790-0288
or email us at stjameschurch@optonline.net.
The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion brings the Church and the comfort of Christ in the form of the Eucharist to those who cannot physically come to church. In this way, the sick and home-bound are united to the Body of Christ present in our community. We continue the healing and compassionate ministry of Jesus, as members of His Body.
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Sincere Sadness of the Passing of Rev. Msgr. Eugene M. Boland
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Boland, Rev. Msgr. Eugene M. was born on May 12, 1939, in the Village of Eyrecout, County Galway, Ireland, one of three sons of John and Nora (Potter) Boland. One of his brothers, the late Monsignor John V. Boland (2021) was the pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Vernon before retiring to Ireland. His other brother, Eamon, also predeceased him. Fr. Eugene is survived by his nieces and nephews, John, Noreen, Eamon, and Michael Boland. He is also survived by cousins in New Jersey. Young Eugene attended the local convent school until second grade, and then continued on at the local boy's school until he was thirteen. He began his secondary education (high school) at St. Joseph's College, Ballinasloe in 1952 and then went on to St. Patrick's Seminary in Carlow in the fall of 1957. He was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral in Carlow on June 8, 19363 Fr. Boland came to the United States on August 16, 1963 and was temporarily assigned to St. Vincent the Martyr Parish in Madison. On October 8th of that year, he was given a permanent assignment at St. George's Church, Paterson. On June 29, 1971, he was assigned as parochial vicar of St. James of the Marches Church, Totowa, where he remained ever since. In 1990 he was appointed Pastor of St. James Church and in 1993 was honored with the title of Monsignor. During his time at St. James alone, Monsignor Boland baptized 1,364 infants, witnessed 470 marriages, administered First Holy Eucharist to 2,864 children, attended 37 confirmations, and grieved with 1,249 families. He has made innumerable sick calls and communion visits. With over 37 years of service, he was involved with many activities in the Parish and the greater Totowa community as well. He has attended not only graduations, religious Education Classes and Rosary Altar Society meetings and events, but walked 37 May Crowning's, attended 37 swearing in ceremonies for the Totowa Borough Council, and countless Boy and Girl Scout and Knights of Columbus events. He was the Chaplain of the Totowa Fire Department and was the Dean of the Mid-Passaic Deanery for 10 years beginning in 1995.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James of the Marches R.C. Church, in the memory of Rev. Msgr. Eugene M. Boland, would be greatly appreciated.
Visitation
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
St. James RC Church, 400 Totowa Road, Totowa, New Jersey, United States
Prayer Service
7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
St. James RC Church, 400 Totowa Road, Totowa, New Jersey, United States
Mass
10:00 am
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
St. James RC Church, 400 Totowa Road, Totowa, New Jersey, United States
See the Mass Live Stream - Click Here
Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa
Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Boulevard, Totowa is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mass Schedule (as of June 11, 2020)
Good News - Our Church is Open for Mass
75 Capacity Per Mass - First Come First Serve!
Must Wear Mask!
WEEKEND Masses
Saturday: 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM 10:15 AM 12:00 Noon WEEKDAY Masses
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesay and Friday: 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM Thursday: 8:15 AM (children's Mass) and 12:05 PM HOLY HOUR
Every Tuesday 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Our church is opened from 6:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
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Statement of the New Jersey Bishops
Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.
Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the most Holy body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).
This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility, or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).
Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives (communion in the hand, communion under one species, etc.) in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.
Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark
Most Reverend David m. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop, Diocese of Trenton
Most Reverened Dennis J. Sullivan
Bishop , Diocese of Camden
Most Reverened Kevin J. Sweeney
Bishop, Diocese of Paterson
Most Reverened James F. Checchio
Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen
Most Reverened Kurt Burnette
Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic
Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash
Bishop, Our lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese
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By Mandate of the Apostolic Administrator
Public Celebration of the Liturgy Resumes
on the Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Christ
On the weekend of June 13-14, 2020 the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the churches and institutions of the Diocese
of Paterson are to resume publicly celebrating the Sacred Liturgy with the faithful. Public celebrations of Holy Mass and all of the
Sacraments must be in accord with previously issued Health and Safety Protocols which remain in effect until further notice.
The Protocols for the Reopening of Churches to Public Liturgical Celebrations issued on May 18, 2020 by the Apostolic Administrator
of the Diocese are to be followed for the safety and health of all.
Most Rev. Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L, .D.D.
Apostolic Administrator
June 8, 2020
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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 "Protocols for the Reopening of Churches Guidelines".
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Sacrament Times
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MW F 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonFri 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN Children's Mass
- Saturday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Monday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM or by request anytime
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM or by request anytime
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Today's Readings
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Adoration Times
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Cenacle to Mother Mary
Cenacle to Mother Mary - Praying for Priests, Religious Life & Vocations. The Rosary is also prayed, every Tuesday at 6:30 PM in Church followed by Benediction. All are welcome!
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