Helping Hands will be hosting a FISH AND CHIPS DINNER at St. Monica’s on THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH, 5:00-7:00PM. This will be a curbside pick-up event. No need to get out of your car! TASTEFULLY BRITISH will be catering this event. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will be sold after all masses beginning in March. Tickets will also be available at the church office. The meal will include fish, French fries, coleslaw, and dessert. Adults $15, Children $10. Come out to support your parish and enjoy a delicious meal!
In celebration of All Saint's Day on November 2nd, Bishop Kevin Sweeney released this video in which he shared his thoughts on two of his favorite Saints - Saint Pope John Paul II and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. For more news and information about the Diocese of Paterson, please visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/patersondiocese or follow on Instagram @BishopKevinSweeney."
On the weekend of June 13-14, 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.
By Mandate of The Apostolic Administrator of The Diocese 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.
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. Click for full letter.
Hello: I am sure most of you have heard of Bishop Serratelli’s resignation as Bishop of Paterson and the announcement of the appointment of his replacement, Fr. Kevin Sweeney. I am forwarding to you a video which is self-explanatory. Fr. Sweeney’s official ordination and installation will be announced at a later date. The video can also be viewed from our website. Grace
March 16, 2020 Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ, Attached is a special mandate to address liturgical services during this difficult situation of Coronavirus in our area. We must take every possible step to protect the safety and health of our people. This is effective immediately. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson
The parish office is closed until further notice. Voice mail and email messages will be monitored as often as possible. Mass cards may be requested by leaving a message at the church office.
All masses and parish events have been cancelled until further notice as mandated by the Bishop’s office in light of the current restrictions on social gatherings imposed by the Governor of New Jersey. Also, the office is closed to the public until further notice. However, the office will be answering the phone and taking care of any essentials on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please call the office with any requests for Mass Cards, documents, etc.