Welcome to Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM (For Sunday Obligation)
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Weekday
Monday–Saturday: 8:30 AM
Holy Days: As announced
Confession Times
Monday–Friday: 8:00–8:20 AM
Saturday: 8:00–8:20 AM & 4:00–5:15 PM
Eucharist Adoration & Devotions
First Friday
of the month to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
First Saturday
of the month to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
Divine Mercy Chaplet
on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm
Novena to BVM and St. Jude
September - June: Every Monday after 8:30 am Mass
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
on the Third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
We’d love to welcome you more fully into our parish family! If you recently moved or have been attending and feel at home here, we invite you to register as a parishioner of Holy Spirit R.C. Church. Registration forms are available in the parish office, or when you click here or the button above.
Welcome home!
Celebrating 60 Years of Faith and Community
Join Us in Supporting Our Growing Parish
This year, Holy Spirit Parish proudly marks the 60th anniversary of our beloved church building. Picture the dedication and unity of our founding parishioners who came together to create this sacred space through their hard work and commitment.
Today, as our parish family continues to flourish, we face new challenges that require your support.
With rising costs for insurance, utilities, and maintenance, including our cherished 60-year-old pipe organ, we need your help more than ever. Father Kris and the Finance Committee are dedicated to sustaining our mission, but we cannot do it without your generosity. If you are not yet a registered parishioner, we invite you to join our Holy Spirit family. Registration is simple and ensures your contributions are recognized and recorded.
We also encourage you to consider increasing your weekly offering. Even a small increase can have a significant impact on our ability to provide essential services and outreach. Remember, our parish relies entirely on your support, as we do not receive financial assistance from the Archdiocese of Newark. Your contributions help us maintain our worship, ministries, and the care of our parish home.
Thank you for your generosity and support,
Members of the Finance Committee
MESSAGE FROM THE PEW
When the Seasons Begin to Change
There is a slight chill in the air as the long, warm days of summer slowly begin to fade. Nighttime seems to be creeping up on us a little earlier each evening. Before long, summer vacations will be memories, children will be returning to school, Religious education classes will be starting as we begin our familiar fall routines.
For some of us, this change of season brings a little sadness. We may find ourselves wishing summer could last just a little longer. We notice the daylight disappearing earlier, the evenings becoming cooler, and another season of our lives quietly passing by. Sometimes those small changes remind us of the bigger changes in life.
Children grow up. Families change. Friends come and go. We get older. There are good days and difficult ones. There are moments when we know exactly where we are going, and others when we wonder what tomorrow will bring. But through every changing season, God does not change!
When that little sense of sadness begins to overcome us, perhaps it is God's invitation to turn toward Him. We can bring Him our worries, our loneliness, our uncertainty, and even the things we cannot put into words.
God never promised that every day would be easy. He did promise that we would never have to face those days alone.
As Scripture reminds us: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
But God's love and His presence remain constant. When we begin worrying about what lies ahead, Jesus gives us another beautiful reminder: “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” Matthew 6:34
Maybe that is the message we need as summer begins to slip away. Enjoy the cool breeze. Watch the sunset. Appreciate the last warm evenings. Thank GOD for the summer that was, but don't be afraid of the season that is coming. Because God is already there.
Take a moment to look around, look within, and most importantly, look up. Put your trust in God and allow Him to reassure your heart that Everything is going to be OK.
The season may be changing, but God is still with us.
Joe Marateo
Parish Events & Reflections
A Complete Guide to Pope Leo’s First Encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas
Everything You Need to Know About Magnifica Humanitas
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), addresses one of the defining questions of our age: how to safeguard human dignity in the era of artificial intelligence. Signed on May 15, 2026, and released on May 25, 2026, the document explores technology, human identity, work, truth, and the Christian vision of authentic humanity. The
Ascension edition
of Magnifica Humanitas will feature a foreword by Harvard professor and bestselling author, Arthur C. Brooks, PhD, and an afterword by Bible in a Year host Fr. Mike Schmitz.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the key points and themes of Magnifica Humanitas.
Introducing SUNRISE: A Continuation of Healing
Join Us for SUNRISE
Monthly Meetings
No Cost to Attend
Participation in SUNRISE is free. We simply ask that you register in advance to ensure a welcoming environment for all.
We do request that you register for the sessions by email at holyspiritreo@gmail.com or by calling Holy Spirit at 908-964-7533.
Your Journey Matters
Check out our Calendar to see more events!
Our Mission
As the People of God, entrusted with the sacred deposit of faith and guided by the Holy Spirit, we, the faithful of Holy Spirit Parish, solemnly declare our commitment to:
The Eucharist as the Source and Summit of our Lives
The Eucharist as the Source and Summit of Our Lives
Recognizing the Holy Eucharist as the heart of our faith, we dedicate ourselves to reverent worship, fervent prayer,
and a deepening of our shared faith, striving for holiness and union with Christ.
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Gifts
We acknowledge that all we have is a gift from Almighty God. Therefore, we pledge to cultivate and use our Godgiven talents in service to His Church, that Christ may be ever more present in our families, our parish, and the world.
A Community Rooted in Charity and Truth
A Community Rooted in Charity and Truth
Inspired by the love of Christ, we strive to be a parish that upholds the dignity of every human person, fostering an
environment of true Christian charity, while remaining steadfast in the unchanging truths of the Catholic faith.
Catechesis and Formation in the One True Faith
We are committed to the authentic formation of all parishioners, ensuring that our faith is passed down in its fullness, without compromise, to future generations.
Living the Gospel in Word and Deed
Following the example of Our Lord, we seek to serve those in need, upholding the Church’s mission to bring the truth
of the Gospel to all souls, particularly those who are suffering, lost, or in need of God’s mercy.
Fully Aware of our Dependence on Divine Grace
We entrust ourselves to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and invoke our Patron, the Holy Spirit, to guide us in fidelity to Christ and His Holy Church, that we may truly become a People of God.
New Visitors
New to the area or visiting our parish for the first time?
We would love to welcome you more fully into our parish family and our church. If you have recently moved or have been attending and feel at home here, we invite you to register as a parishioner of Holy Spirit R.C. Church.
Join us for Mass, learn more about our parish, and register using the link below. Registration forms are also available in the parish office, or by clicking here or the button below.
Welcome home!
This Week's Gospel
