Browsing the 2020 archive of Pastor's Column
Christmas Mass Schedule 2020
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 11/29/20
We will be having our usual Mass schedule this year. However, the attendance at each Christmas Mass will be limited according to government regulations. Admission will be by ticket only. Every person will need a ticket. Tickets are available after Masses and at the Parish Office. Tickets are free. ... Read More »
Expanded Mass Schedule Effective October 1, 2020
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 10/01/20
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Dear Parishioners,
I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on some developments regarding the Mass schedule. Since the weather is turning cooler, we’ll begin having Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Effective immediately, our Sunday ... Read More »
Religious Education / Educación Religiosa
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 9/02/20
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Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Because of the pandemic, the Archdiocese has determined that all children will learn at home. The children will be using a new book this year. The Religious Education Directors in Bayonne chose this book before the pandemic because ... Read More »
Our Return to Mass
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 6/15/20
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Dear Parishioners,
The Cardinal has granted parishes permission to resume the public celebration of Masses beginning with Daily Mass and then Sunday Mass.
We will begin with a modified schedule, outlined below, for very specific reasons. I’d like to take a moment to explain those ... Read More »
St. Mary's Church Opening for Private Prayer on Sunday, May 17, 2020
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 5/15/20
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Dear Parishioners,
This past Tuesday, pastors received an email from the Archdiocese outlining a three-phase plan to resume our liturgical life:
Phase One: Churches will first be opened for personal prayer only. Individuals and families can come to church for quiet prayer, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation ... Read More »
Holy Week 2020 Update
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 4/08/20
Español abajo Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Dear Parishioners, As we prepare to begin our solemn celebration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord, I wanted, once again, to encourage you to follow our celebrations online. Though we may not be together physically, I do ... Read More »
Palm Sunday Mass
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 4/04/20
Mass will be streamed live on the parish YouTube Channel on Sunday, April 5 at 10:30 am.
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Holy Week Schedule and other news
Posted by Fr. Philip Sanders on 4/04/20
Dear Parishioners, Updated: Friday, April 3, 2020 “Our help is in the Name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Ps 124:8)
I pray that everyone is doing well. I have received news that some of our brothers and sisters are suffering with the virus. So, let us ... Read More »