n the weekend of July 4th and 5th, we will officially welcome Fr. Alex Nevitt to our Notre Dame faith community. How good it will be for Fr. Paddy (and, by extension, us!) to once again share his ministry with a brother priest.

Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude for the gift of welcoming those who were able to join us for in-person Masses this weekend, and those who joined us in spirit via livestream.

During the recent Father's Day weekend, parishioner Walter Touchette shared new and impactful events in his life, beyond his recently shared struggle with COVID-19.

"Well, since our name is Food Rescue, we jumped into action. We now have a wonderful group of volunteers who started the gardens and will continue to work them, in shifts, until we have cucumbers, spinach, peppers, tomatoes and squash for the hungry in Morris County!"

Diane Byrne, Elementary Faith Formation Coodinator, recently invited families to share some of their blessings since COVID-19 restrictions were put into effect...

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!!