Melissa received a surprise phone call yesterday from Walmart in Cedar Knolls. They had an excess of chocolate bunnies and were wondering if our parish was interested in them...

You can be a part of God’s plan for people to hear about and respond to Jesus as you invite them to ‘come and see’. 

Today, we grieve the loss of a second parish family – and staff – member: our treasured Deacon Vic Lupi.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Paterson and has named Father Kevin Sweeney, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn as Bishop-elect of Paterson.  

Unfortunately, scamming schemes continue and church organizations including ours are a major target...

Father Jhon and I are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the goodness that parishioners are showing towards each other, and indeed to us, your priests and deacons. We also are grateful for your response to the caring leadership of our staff and ministry leads...

This past Saturday, members of our Pastoral Council gathered virtually for a morning-long Zoom meeting. It was a joyous reunion, if only from afar, after these weeks of isolation...

"I only wish all of these generous donors could see the faces of the people who receive at the hospitals, ambulance units, and agencies. They smile and say, 'Wow! Thank you so much!!!' every time we deliver."

Praying the Rosary Livestream has been a great blessing not only to our Prayer Leaders but also to those who are joining us each evening (130+ on average).

It is with profound sadness that I report news that yesterday (Monday), a host of heavenly angels accompanied our own beloved Jimmy Steiger to his eternal home and into the arms of our blessed Lord. We hold in prayer Jimmy's wife, Lisa, his daughters Allie Jude and Jessica, his dear father, Bob, and all his family and close friends.

As we move toward Palm Sunday and anticipate the joy of the Risen Christ, these latest requirements are so disappointing yet, sadly, very justified considering the rapid spread of coronavirus in our state.

In spite of our building being closed, Miss Lisa wants to keep those tots onnected to Jesus through their special weekly time. So please, if you have tot(s) at home, get them ready for some music, fun & faith with Miss Lisa!!

"We want to respond to the virus pandemic with the universality of prayer, compassion and tenderness. Let us stay united. I invite all Christians to direct their voices together toward Heaven, reciting the Our Father on Wednesday, 25 March, at noon. #PrayTogether"

Baptisms and funeral Masses on hold throughout the diocese until further notice.

All public Masses in our Diocese of Paterson are suspended until further notice.

Last Saturday, March 7th, nearly 70 of our parish leaders gathered for a Leadership Summit in the Parish Hall. The morning’s theme was “Inspire, Equip & Celebrate” and the response and engagement of our leaders from all areas of ministry was enthusiastic and substantive.

Father Jhon's homily on Generosity