Welcome to Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church
A Warm Welcome This Summer
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws visitors from around the globe to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, we at Holy Spirit Catholic Church extend our heartfelt welcome to all. Located just a short distance from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, our parish joins the Archdiocese of Newark in fostering a spirit of hospitality and prayer. Whether you're a local or a visitor, we invite you to join us for Mass or to find nearby parishes using the Archdiocese of Newark Parish Locator on RCAN.org. In this season of unity and celebration, may our church be a sanctuary of peace and a place to encounter Christ.
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 Are His Witnesses
Update from Cardinal Tobin, June 12, 2026
On this Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we reflect on the profound love Christ has for us and our mission to share that love. As we embrace the next phase of the We Are His Witnesses initiative, let us come together as a community, fostering collaboration among parishes to strengthen our outreach and evangelization efforts. Your voices have been heard, and together, we will respond to the call to serve and grow in faith.
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
America at 250: One Nation Under God!
This year, our nation celebrates a remarkable milestone, 250 years of American independence. It is an opportunity not only to celebrate our history this 4th of July but also to reflect on our faith and sacrifices that shaped our country.
Imagine what must have been going through the minds of our Founding Fathers in 1776. They faced uncertainty, danger, and enormous challenges. Yet they believed that every person was created with God-given dignity and endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. They dreamed of a nation where freedom could flourish, where people could worship God according to their conscience, and where future generations could live with hope.
If those men and women could stand among us today, what might they say?
Perhaps they would be amazed by the advances in technology, medicine, and communications. They would likely celebrate the countless acts of generosity and service performed by Americans every day. Yet they might also remind us that freedom is never guaranteed. It must be protected by faith, sacrifice, and a commitment to serving one another.
As Catholics, we know that true freedom is more than political liberty. Jesus teaches us that genuine freedom comes from living in the truth and following God's will. A nation is strongest when it remembers that every human life is sacred and that our rights come from God, not from governments alone.
Our Catholic Church has played an important role throughout America's history. From the first Catholic missionaries who brought the Gospel to this land, to the schools, hospitals, charities, and parishes that continue serving our communities today, Catholics have helped build our nation through faith and service.
Here at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, we have our own reason to celebrate. This year marks 60 years since our church was built. For six decades, generations of parishioners have gathered here to celebrate the Eucharist, baptize their children, witness marriages, comfort grieving families, educate young people, and serve our neighbors. Just as America has been built one generation at a time, so too has our parish family been built by faithful people answering God's call.
As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, let us also renew our commitment to be faithful disciples of Christ.
May God continue to bless the United States of America, and may He continue to bless our family at Holy Spirit Catholic Church for many generations to come.
Remember, Scripture tells us that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage." Psalm 33:12
May we never forget that the greatest legacy we can leave to future generations is not simply a prosperous nation, but a nation that continues to seek God, love one another, and place its trust in Him.
Happy Birthday America
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
