Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

984 Suburban Rd, Union, NJ 07083 908-687-3327

Holy Spirit Church parishoffice@holyspiritunion.org

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm

The parish office is closed on National Holidays and Catholic Holy Days of Obligation.

Christmas 2025 Holiday Schedule

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

8:30 AM - Morning Mass
12:00 PM - Noon Mass
7:00 PM - Evening Mass

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Holy Spirit Church is excited to present once again the amazing Father Alphonse Orchestra of St. Peter By the Sea Christmas Concert.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

7:00 PM - Solemn Mass

ADVENT DAY OF CONFESSION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025, FROM 1 PM to 5 PM

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.

SIMBANG GABI

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025

8:00 PM - Solemn Mass

FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025

8:30 AM - Morning Mass

CHRISTMAS VIGIL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025

4:30 PM - Vigil Christmas Mass
11:30 PM - Holy Spirit Choir Concert
12:00 AM - Midnight Christmas Mass

CHRISTMAS DAY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025

8:00 AM - Christmas Day Mass
10:00 AM - Christmas Day Mass
12:00 PM - Christmas Day Mass

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,
MARY AND JOSEPH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025

8:00 AM - The Holy Family Mass
10:00 AM - The Holy Family Mass
12:00 PM - The Holy Family Mass
7:00 PM - The Holy Family Mass

SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025,
NEW YEAR'S EVE

8:30 AM - Weekday Morning Mass
5:30 PM - Mass of Thanksgiving

SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026

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

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

With great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce our annual Tricky Tray event, set for Sunday, February 15, 2026. This event has grown into a cherished tradition within our parish, serving as a vital source of funding for our programs and food bank. Thanks to your generous support, we raised over $40,000.00 and collected over 1,500 pounds of food last year.

To make our Tricky Tray event another resounding success, we are seeking support from generous individuals and organizations like yours. Your contribution would be invaluable in helping us achieve our fundraising goal.

Here's how you can help: Image preview
Gifts-in-Kind: We welcome donations of goods or services that can be included in our Tricky Tray auction.

Amazon Gift List: QR code provided to make selecting Tricky Tray Donations even easier.

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 me at parishoffice@holyspiritunion.org or 908-687-3327.

We are also happy to arrange for the pickup of physical donations if needed.

We sincerely hope you can join us in this noble endeavor to support the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in our 60^th year.

Your generosity will not only help us maintain our beloved church but also strengthen the bonds within our community.

WE ARE HIS WITNESSES

The Archdiocese of Newark is launching a new pastoral initiative, We Are His Witnesses, to inspire all Catholics to embrace their baptismal call as missionary disciples who share Christ’s love, truth, and hope with the world. To deepen your understanding and join this journey of faith, please continue reading.

https://rcan.org/we-are-his-witnesses/

A Letter to the Faithful from Cardinal Tobin

We Are His Witnesses is a pastoral initiative launched by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, on Pentecost in June 2025. It invites all of us to walk together on a journey called We Are His Witnesses—a path of pastoral conversion inspired by the Word of God, rooted in Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). This initiative invites the entire Church to reimagine parish life, mission, and ministry in response to a changing world.

Click here to read the full letter. [English] [Spanish] [Korean]

Sunday Mass

Saturday: 5:30pm (For Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon and 7:00pm

Daily Mass

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

Reconciliation

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

Advent and Lent - Day of Confession - as announced

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

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Novena to to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the Third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)

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.

For Archdiocesan Sacrament Guidelines on Order of Baptism of Children, please, click here.

Archdiocese of Newark

171 CLIFTON AVENUE
P.O. BOX 9500
NEWARK, NJ 07104
TEL | 973-497-4000
www.rcan.org

Knights of Columbus

1034 Jeanette Ave.
Union, NJ 07083
908-686-4504
www.kofc4504.org

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Nov 27 2025 9:00 am - Mass of Thanksgiving
Nov 29 2025 4:00 pm - Reconciliation
Nov 29 2025 6:45 pm - Charismatic Prayer Gatherings

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Nov. 26 Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

11/26/25 12:00 am

The Roman Martyrology includes in commemoration:

Nov. 25 Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr, Opt. Mem.

11/25/25 12:00 am

Today Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria (d. 305). From time immemorial St. Catherine had been venerated at the monastery on Mount Sinai when, in the fifteenth century, the monks discovered her body. Legend has made of her a young Christian of Alexandria who rejected the advances of the Emperor Maximinus and routed a meeting of learned men gathered together to induce her to deny Christ. This feast was restored to the General Roman Calendar in 2002. St. Catherine is included in the list of Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Nov. 24 Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs, Memorial

11/24/25 12:00 am

Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac (1735-1839), priest and martyr, and companions, martyrs. St. Andrew was one of 117 people who were martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. The last of the martyrs were 17 laypersons, one of them a 9-year-old, executed in 1862.