I know many of you have been following us on social media, and even “attending” daily and weekend Masses on-line. I must say that at least for me this is a strange experience. While Masses without an Assembly have long been part of the tradition of the church, it is still unusual to not have the People of God present with us. It is especially strange preaching to an empty church. It reminds us of our preaching classes in the seminary, except that there is no critique at the end! Read more.
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There is a deep sense of angst that grips our country, our state, and even our parish as we move through these dark days of uncertainty around the COVID-19 outbreak. It is essential that as men and women of faith that we continue to place our trust in the Lord and to be best prepared for all eventualities. Read more.
Parishioners relieved of Mass obligation, churches to remain open; schools, religious education programs and Chancery to close. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced a series of measures March 12 and 13 aimed at mitigating the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the parishes and schools of the four-county Diocese of Trenton. Read more.
I wish to extend sincere “thank you” to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring the Fish Fry last week. These type of events are good both for community building and have the added benefit of bringing some revenue to the school. Thanks for all who attended and made the evening a success. Read more.
The starkness of the church and the haunting chant of the Liturgy remind us of the somber and important tone of the Lenten Season. The violet vestments remind us of the penitential nature of the season, and point us ever forward to the death of Jesus on the cross. While this annual cycle of readings and liturgy may become routine in our lives, it should always be a reminder to us to take things deeper in our relationship with the Lord, and to take assessment of where we need conversion and growth in our lives. Read more.