Good Friday-March 29, 2024: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard. Amen. Jesus says before he gives up his spirit “It is finished.” “It is finished.” God became incarnate, became human in Jesus through Mary his mother. Jesus breathed in the air with us, felt the warmth of human touch, tasted the…
Palm Sunday – March 24, 2024: “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Amen. Just a reminder, as I say every year, this should be only Palm Sunday. The passion should not be read here – on Palm Sunday where it really doesn’t belong. Some say that we have always…
Join us on Good Friday at 3pm to walk in our community, stopping to remember where Jesus is being crucified today, and nailing that to the cross. This is a long walk – wear comfortable shoes – and an emotional time as we remember those who are oppressed, forsaken, killed, addicted, and more – for…
We have a wonderful time with the good people of Peace Islands Institute, who broke their fast with us at the Iftar on March 15th. Here are some photos of the event: Iftar Photos For more information about Peace Islands Institute, go here: https://peaceislands.org
Please check out this post on our diocesan website: https://dioceseofnewark.org/content/parish-solar-panel-project-featured-creation-justice-ministries
Mother Diana attended this service alongside Mother Lynne Weber, Chair of the Ecumenical/Interfaith Commission of the Diocese of Newark. See the photos and read about the service here: https://jerseycatholic.org/cardinal-tobin-resides-over-ecumenical-prayer-service-held-at-st-helens-church-in-westfield
On Friday evening, March 15th, at 6:30pm, we will host an interfaith Iftar during the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan sponsored by Peace Islands Institute. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast. Peace Island will provide the food and education about Ramadan and the Muslim faith. The event will be in the Parish Hall.…
March 3, 2024: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O God, my strength and my redeemer. Amen. Well, here we are again, now in part 3 of this lectionary trilogy on covenant. Two weeks ago, it was God’s unconditional covenant with all creation following the…
Mother Diana will be holding Confirmation Classes for those who would like to explore the possibility of being confirmed (an affirmation of faith and commitment to baptismal responsibilities), received, or for those curious about what all of that means. Classes will be on Thursday evenings, March 7th, 14th, and 21st by Zoom at 7:30pm. These…
The game is on! Lent Madness starts on February 15th, so download your 2024 brackets and play along. Everything you need is right in this link: Lent Madness
