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Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 12 Noon Only
The parish office is closed on National Holidays and Catholic Holy Days of Obligation.

Sunday Mass

Saturday: 5:30pm (For Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00Noon

Daily Mass

Monday - Saturday: 8:30am
Holy Days: As announced

Stations of the Cross 

Every Friday during Lent
9:00 AM and 7:00 PM

 

 

 


Lenten Day of Confession

Saturday, March 23 
From 12 noon until 5 pm

Reconciliation

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 8:20 am
Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:20 am and 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Mass For Our Country

September - June: First Thursday of the Month

Patriotic Rosary at 7:00 pm and Patriotic Mass at 7:30 pm

VIGIL OF PALM SUNDAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 

8:30 AM Morning Mass

5:30 PM Vigil Mass

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Masses: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and

12 Noon Mass with Bp. Elias Lorenzo

First Friday

First Friday of the month to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)

First Saturday

First Saturday of the month to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)

Divine Mercy Chaplet
Divine Mercy Chaplet on the Third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm

Novena to BVM and St. Jude

Novena to Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Jude 
September - June: Every Monday after 8:30 am Mass

View from the Pew

Dear  Holy Spirit Family,

As we gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this March 17th, let our hearts be filled with joy and reverence for the patron saint of Ireland. Everyone Is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick was born in Britain in the late 4th century and experienced a profound spiritual transformation during his captivity by Irish raiders. Through prayer and a deepening connection with God, Patrick found solace and strength, eventually escaping captivity and returning to his homeland. His spiritual journey led him to become a bishop, and he dedicated his life to evangelizing Ireland, and converting its people to Christianity.

St. Patrick's Day, observed on March 17th, commemorates the saint's death and stands as a testament to his enduring impact on Ireland and the Christian faith. It is a day of celebration, not only for the Irish but for all who find inspiration in the story of a man who turned adversity into an opportunity to spread God's love.

The association between St. Patrick and the color green is deeply rooted in Irish history. Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock, a green three-leaved plant, to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to the Irish people. From then on, green became a symbol of both St. Patrick and Ireland, representing faith, hope, and the beauty of God's creation.

The tradition of consuming corned beef on St. Patrick's Day is a culinary custom, often associated with Irish-American celebrations and has a unique history rooted in the immigrant experience. When Irish immigrants arrived in the United States, they found that their traditional dish of bacon and cabbage was too expensive. In adapting to their new surroundings, they turned to the more affordable and readily available corned beef.

The consumption of corned beef on St. Patrick's Day, therefore, is a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the Irish community as they sought to maintain their cultural identity in a new and unfamiliar land. This allows the Archbishop to grant special dispensations to consume corned beef when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday.

St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of faith, resilience, and the enduring legacy of a man who dedicated his life to sharing the love of Christ. As we embrace the traditions of wearing green and enjoying a meal of corned beef, let us remember the deeper significance behind these customs. May the green hues remind us of the Holy Trinity and the unity of our Christian faith, and may the flavor of corned beef inspire gratitude for the resilience and adaptability that bind

us as a community. Let us celebrate March 17th this year with hearts full of joy and thanksgiving for the rich tapestry of faith that St. Patrick has woven into our lives. 

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness comethrough your door. Éirinn go Brách.

Joe Marateo

LENTEN SOUP SUPPER + MOVIE
 Tuesdays—6:30 PM—Parish Hall
February 20, 27 
March 5, 12, and 19

Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a five-part video series, which reveals Christ's amazing love for us and invite you to walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, biblical experts will reveal how Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death. With these insights, Catholics can come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's immeasurable and unconditional love–drawing closer to Jesus than they ever have before. Authored and presented by Edward Sri, No Greater Love also features Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jennifer Fulwiler, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Elizabeth Sri.


Holy Spirit’s goal for the 2024 Annual Appeal is $58,136.00. To date, 91 donors pledged $29,638.00 which equals to 50.98% of our goal, of which $23,020.16 has been collected. If you have not yet pledged to the Annual Appeal, will you prayerfully consider making a gift so that we can meet our Parish goal. The 2024 Annual Appeal will fund essential program programs and ministries at the heart of our Catholic mission in our four counties – namely to proclaim the gospel, to pass on the faith to future generations, particularly through 

the celebration of the sacraments, and to care for the poor and those on the margins. Now more than ever, especially during this health crisis, our ministries and programs need your support. Thank You in advance for your generosity.

        LENT AND EASTER WITH HALLOW         

Holy Spirit has partnered with the Hallow team to provide access to all parishioners to all of Hallow’s prayer content through Easter for $1.00! Our parish partnered with Hallow to help you focus on the true reason for the season: welcoming Jesus as the savior of the world, and the King of our hearts.

To get started, scan the QR code or visit hallow.com/holyday and select our parish in the search bar. From there, you can either create a new account or log into your existing free account to be able to access a full Hallow Subscription. After Easter, you can opt into keeping a subscription to Hallow for a 20% discount, or continue on with all the free content in the app. We hope you’ll take the opportunity to pray with Hallow this Advent and grow closer to God during this prayerful season. You can click here for detailed signup instructions or a Registration Walkthrough video.

 

 

Parish Membership

​Our parish family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the parish is requested to register at the Parish Office. If you move, please let us know. Certificates of Eligibility (Godparent/Sponsor certificate) will only be given to registered parishioners. Please, click here for Parish Registration Form.

Join the Choir

The Music Ministry supports the singing and worship of the congregation. Such a wondrous ministry requires many gifts of talent, time, and treasure. We strive to put our parish’s many gifts to work so that our most important work may be made possible to engage fully through service and participation in our worship as the Body of Christ.

Religious Education - CCD

Our religious education program is offered for the children of our parish. The classes taught in the CCD Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program not only educate children about Jesus and the Catholic faith but, also, prepare children to receive the sacraments of Penance (Confession), the Eucharist (Holy Communion), and Confirmation. The schedule follows the Union Public School schedule as closely as possible. Information regarding registration is published in the church bulletin. Click here for the CCD class schedule. 

 

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is normally celebrated on the second Sunday of each month. A Preparation Program is required for first-time parents. New parents should register for the Baptism as soon as possible after the child’s birth by contacting the Parish Office. Please, click here for the Baptismal Registration Form.

For information on who can be a sponsor (godparent) of the baptized child, please, click here.

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