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The Feast Day of St. Patdre Pio of Pietrelcina
Join us for Mass on Wednesday, September 23rd at 8:00 AM.
There will be a Blessing of St. Padrer Pio painting on his Feast Day.
The Feast day of St Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is held on September 23rd, which is his
Memorial day as well as the day of his entrance into heaven (September 23, 1968).
The tomb of St. Padre Pio lies in the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and is
located in San Giovanni Rotondo, Province of Foggia, Italy.
Feast Day - On May 2nd, 1999, in the course of a solemn concelebrated Mass
in St Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II by his apostolic authority beatified the
Venerable Servant of God Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, naming September 23rd
as the date of his liturgical feast.
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Our Bishop’s Annual Appeal has a new name “The Diocesan Ministries Appeal”
The Bishop's Annual Appeal is now the Diocesan Ministries Appeal.
Since it began, the name of our annual outreach to parishioners for their financial support has been the bishop's Annual Appeal. Starting this year, it is being changed.
Whereas the previous name referred to the person making the request, the new name - Diocesan Ministries Appeal - puts the focus on the purpose of the appeal: to assist the people of our Diocese.
The Diocesan ministries Appeal will continue to shine a light on important initiatives that help so many of our brothers and sisters each year, and also ask for support from the faithful to bring this work to life.
What better way to Love They Neighbor?
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Click to play Bishop Sweeney's Appeal video
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Diocesan Ministries Appeal
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St. James Adult Bible Study via ZOOM Meeting
St. James Adult Bible Study is an online group study program for all parishioners!
Our goal is to become more familiar with the Bible,
specifically the four Gospels which focus on Jesus, our Lord.
We’ll star with the Gospel of Luke. The group study will include:
Who wrote it? How? When”? Why does each passage apply to our lives?The first gathering online will be Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
How do you join us?
FOUR STEP PROCEDURE
Please provide us with an email address by contacting the Parish House
at 973-790-0288 or email stjameschurch@optonline.net
so you can be sent the log-in information on the evening of the Bible Study.
Fr. Marc will send you and email with the login information
– just click on the link provided to join the Zoom meeting.
The pass code will be provided in Fr. Marc’s email. Type in the passcode.
The passcode will be the same each week.
(See original email from Fr. Marc each week of the study to log-in).Finally, just have your Bible at your side. That is the only book you’ll need.
Fr. Marc
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We are in need of Ushers for our Sunday Masses
Ushers are called to be Ministers of Hospitality. They are entrusted with promoting a sense of welcoming and belonging to all the faithful assembled for worship. They are the first point of contact for the communal celebration of the Liturgy and because of this, should take special steps in being living representatives of the Parish. Ushers minister to the entire community in a very active way. By freeing each person of their own personal inhibitions to the Mass through a welcoming atmosphere, Ushers take an active role in enabling each person to come to a freer expression of God in the Liturgy.
If you would like to become an Usher, please contact the Parish House at (973) 790-0288.
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Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney
Bishop Sweeney is a native of Queens, New York; he was born on January 10, 1970 to the late James and Agnes (nee Blewitt) Sweeney. He has a sister, Marie Shanahan and a brother, Brendan, and five nieces and nephews. Bishop-elect Sweeney grew up in St. Luke’s parish in Whitestone.
He attended Cathedral Prep from 1984 to 1988 and was an outstanding baseball player for the high school seminary team, excelling as an infielder, outfielder, and pitcher. While his dream of playing professional baseball never panned out, he was inducted into Prep’s Hall of Fame in 2013.
After high school graduation, Bishop Sweeney entered Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston and studied at St. John’s University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy in 1992. He then entered the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington and received a M.Div. in Theology. During his time at the Seminary in Huntington, Kevin spent a Pastoral Year at St. Agatha’s (Brooklyn).
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On June 28, 1997, Bishop Sweeney was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn by Bishop Thomas Daily. Bishop Sweeney’s first assignment as Parochial Vicar was to the parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Jamaica) from 1997 to 2003. He was then assigned to Our Lady of Sorrows (Corona) from 2003-2004.
In 2004, Bishop Sweeney was named by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the Vocation Director. During his time as Vocation Director, which lasted until 2010, he also served as the first Director of the (St.) Pope John Paul II House of Discernment.
In January, 2010, Bishop Sweeney was appointed as the Pastor of St. Michael’s Parish in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where he continues to serve. Bishop Sweeney is fluent in Spanish, having studied the language extensively in programs in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
Please join us in prayer for the 8th Bishop of the Paterson Diocese.
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Mass Schedule (as of June 11, 2020)
Good News - Our Church is Open for Mass
50 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, Tuesady, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 8:15 AM 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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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 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MW F 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- 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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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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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 ECCL 11:9—12:8Responsorial Psalm PS 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 AND 17Gospel LK 9:43B-45
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Teen/Family MassOnce 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:
2020 - September 27, October 25, November 29, December 27
2021 - January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27
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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