Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

ADVENT DAY OF CONFESSION

FROM 1 PM to 5 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 

Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ.
That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

        TRICKY TRAY         

       WINTER FESTIVAL        

Sunday, January 14, 2024

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ADVENT 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.

Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app with over 10,000 sessions. The content ranges from daily meditations, traditional prayers, Bible stories for sleep, kids and family prayers, mental health meditations, Seasonal music, and so much more. As you are preparing your homes with decorations and lights, buying gifts for loved ones, going to holiday parties, and more, don’t forget to prepare your heart.

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.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023

8:30 AM - Weekday Morning Mass
5:30 PM - The Holy Family Vigil Mass 

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,
MARY AND JOSEPH

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023

  8:00 AM - The Holy Family Mass
10:00 AM - The Holy Family Mass
12:00 PM - The Holy Family Mass

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023,
NEW YEAR'S EVE

  5:30 PM - Mass of Thanksgiving

SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024

  8:00 AM - BVM Mother of God Mass
10:00 AM - BVM Mother of God Mass
12:00 PM - BVM Mother of God Mass

Reconciliation

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

Mass For Our Country

September - June: First Thursday of the Month

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

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

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Gifts-in-Kind: We welcome donations of goods or services that can be included in our Tricky Tray auction. Donate online using our shopping list at Amazon.com OR you can scan the QR code above (or click on it). Monetary Donation: Your financial support in the form of a monetary donation would be greatly appreciated. Any amount, whether big or small, will contribute to the success of our event. To make a donation or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or call us at 908-687-3327. We are also happy to arrange to pick up physical donations if needed.

We sincerely hope you can join us in this noble endeavor to support the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Your generosity will not only help us maintain our beloved church but also strengthen the bonds within our community.

Thank you for considering our request. Together, we can ensure that the Holy Spirit Catholic Church remains a beacon of faith, hope, and love in our community for years to come.

Yours in Christ,
V. Rev. Krzysztof K. Maslowski, Ph.D., V.F.
Pastor

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. 

              BIBLE STUDY              

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

In A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Edward Sri, we will discover how the Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist.

The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

On Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, and December 5 at 7 PM in Drexler Hall. The seminar will be limited to only 30 participants.