
Obligation to Attend Mass Reinstated
by Fr. Arlindo Paul Da Silva | 06/13/2021 | Pastor's LetterAs we slowly begin to return to some sense of normalcy with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic I would like to make you aware of the following:
- Effective on the weekend of June 5/6, all able Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. This is because the dispensation granted by the New Jersey Catholic Bishops during the pandemic is now being lifted.
- Effective immediately, all those who have been fully vaccinated are no longer be required to wear masks while inside the church or any of our parish buildings. Please be aware that if you have not been vaccinated, as per the directives given by the state of New Jersey, you must continue to wear a mask. Continue

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
by Fr. Arlindo Paul Da Silva | 06/06/2021 | Pastor's LetterOn this the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we celebrate the real Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. May we always glorify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by our lives of intense prayer, fidelity to the Gospel and charity to others.
As we slowly begin to return to some sense of normalcy with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic I would like to make you aware of the following:
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Relaxation of Covid Restrictions – Dispensation Lifted
by Fr. Arlindo Paul Da Silva | 05/30/2021 | Pastor's LetterAs we acknowledge the triune God on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. May we always glorify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by our lives of intense prayer, fidelity to the Gospel and charity to others.
As we slowly begin to return to some sense of normalcy with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic I would like to make you aware of the following:
- Effective on the weekend of June 5/6, all able Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. This is because the dispensation granted by the New Jersey Catholic Bishops during the pandemic is now being lifted. For more detailed information, please read the section in our bulletin related to this topic. Continue

May: the Month of Mary, our Blessed Mother
05/01/2021 | Pastor's LetterAs we celebrate this blessed season of Easter, ask our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, for her intercession as we pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for peace in our country and around the world. The following guidelines must continue to be followed:
- Our Parish Office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. All visiting the office must wear a mask.
- Seating is limited per safety guidelines. Seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. Certain Masses have been reaching permissible capacity. You are encouraged to arrive early. Continue

April: the Month of the Holy Spirit
04/01/2021 | Pastor's LetterAs we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, ask our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, for her intercession as we pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for peace in our country and around the world. The following guidelines must continue to be followed:
- Our Parish Office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. All visiting the office must wear a mask.
- Seating is limited per safety guidelines. Seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. Certain Masses have been reaching permissible capacity. You are encouraged to arrive early. Continue

St. Joseph
03/10/2021 | Pastor's LetterEverything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture and that has seemed too little for those who made up legends about him.
We know he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical Nazarenes ask about Jesus, "Is this not the carpenter's son?" (Matthew 13:55). He wasn't rich for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be purified he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who could not afford a lamb (Luke 2:24).
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February: the month of the Holy Family
02/02/2021 | Pastor's LetterLet us continue to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, asking for her intercession as we pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for peace in our country and around the world. Please keep the following in mind regarding attendance at Mass and parish activities:
- Remember that if ever a state of emergency is declared for our area, all Masses and events will be cancelled until the declaration is lifted. Check our website if you are ever uncertain. Continue

January is Pro-Life Month
by Fr. Arlindo Paul Da Silva | 01/21/2021 | Pastor's LetterLet us continue to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, asking for her intercession as we pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for peace in our country and around the world. Please keep the following in mind regarding attendance at Mass and parish activities:
- Remember that if ever a state of emergency is declared for our area, all Masses and events will be cancelled until the declaration is lifted. Check our website if you are ever uncertain. Continue