Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 12 Noon Only
The parish office is closed on National Holidays and Catholic Holy Days of Obligation.
Sunday Mass
Saturday: 5:30pm (For Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00Noon
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
Mass For Our Country
September - June: First Thursday of the Month
Patriotic Rosary at 7:00 pm and Patriotic Mass at 7:30 pm
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)
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Dear Friends,
It is with great enthusiasm and dedication that we announce our upcoming Tricky Tray event, scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025. This event will become a beloved tradition in our parish and a significant funding source for the essential repairs and renovations required to maintain our beautiful facilities. As we strive to ensure the safety and comfort of our congregation, these repairs have become increasingly necessary. Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a non-profit charitable organization, recognized as a 501(c)(3) entity. Our mission revolves around serving the spiritual, emotional, and material needs of our community members, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our commitment to these ideals is unwavering, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to preserve our sacred space. To make our Tricky Tray event a resounding success, we seek support from generous individuals and organizations like yours. Your contribution would be invaluable in helping us achieve our fundraising goal.
To purchase admission ticket,
please click the poster or scan QR Code.
Thank you.
Here's how you can help:
Gifts-in-Kind: We welcome donations of goods or services that can be included in our Tricky Tray auction.
Donation Online using our shopping list at (click the link below):
OR you can use t
he QR code on the right.
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 holyspiritnjevents@gmail.com 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. 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.
Thank you for considering our request.
Yours in Christ,
V. Rev. Krzysztof K. Maslowski, V.F.
Pastor
View from the Pew
Season of Advent
As the Holy Spirit family gathers during this sacred season, it’s important to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Advent. For us Catholics, Advent is not only a time of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas but also a time of anticipation for His second coming at the end of time.
The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming." It marks the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church and spans the four weeks leading up to Christmas. Advent invites us into a spirit of expectant waiting and joyful preparation, much like the ancient Israelites who waited for the Messiah, and like us today, who await Christ’s return in glory.
A key Advent tradition is the lighting of the four candles on the Advent wreath. The wreath itself, circular in shape, symbolizes God’s eternal love—without beginning or end. Each candle represents one of the four weeks of Advent, and each carries a specific meaning:
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The First Candle is the Candle of Hope. Lit on the first Sunday of Advent, it symbolizes the hope Christ brings into the world, both in His first coming and in His return.
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The Second Candle is the Candle of Peace. Lit on the second Sunday, it reflects the peace that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers to our hearts and to the world.
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The Third Candle is the Candle of Joy. Lit on the third Sunday, the pink candle signifies joy—a departure from the purple candles of penance. It reminds us of the joy that Christ’s birth brings to the world.
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The Fourth Candle is the Candle of Love. Lit on the fourth Sunday, it represents the love that God has shown us through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. As the Bible tells us, “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and through Jesus, God teaches us how to love one another.
These four themes—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—are not just reflective of the New Testament but are deeply rooted in the Old Testament as well. The prophets, especially Isaiah, foretold the coming of the Messiah, who would bring light and salvation to the world.
As we light each candle on the Advent wreath, let us remember the deep significance of these symbols. They remind us that Advent is not only about preparing for Christmas but is also a time to renew our faith, deepen our hope, and open our hearts to the peace, joy, and love that Christ brings.
Advent is a time of waiting but also a time of active preparation, as we ready our hearts to welcome the
Savior. May this Advent season draw us closer to Christ, and as St. John writes: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5). Let us prepare to receive that light as we await the fulfillment of God’s promises through the birth of Jesus and His ultimate return.
Merry Christmas to all!
Joe Marateo
Parish Membership
Our parish family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the parish is requested to register at the Parish Office. If you move, please let us know. Certificates of Eligibility (Godparent/Sponsor certificate) will only be given to registered parishioners. Please, click here for Parish Registration Form.
Join the Choir
The Music Ministry supports the singing and worship of the congregation. Such a wondrous ministry requires many gifts of talent, time, and treasure. We strive to put our parish’s many gifts to work so that our most important work may be made possible to engage fully through service and participation in our worship as the Body of Christ.
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.
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.
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
Events
- Dec 21 2024 4:00 pm - Reconciliation
- Dec 23 2024 9:00 am - Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Jude
- Dec 28 2024 4:00 pm - Reconciliation
Bulletin
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 15, 2024
- Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (6) / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18
- Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a / Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 / Mt 21:23-27
- Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 / Mt 1:1-17
- Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8 / Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 / Mt 1:18-25
- Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a / Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 / Lk 1:5-25
- Friday: Is 7:10-14 / Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 / Lk 1:26-38
- Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a / Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 / Lk 1:39-45
- Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a / Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4) / Heb 10:5-10 / Lk 1:39-45
Saint of the Day
Dec. 21 December 21, O Oriens (O Dayspring); Opt. Mem. of St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor; Ember Saturday, Opt. Mem.
12/21/24 12:00 am
Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Peter Canisius (1521-1597), who was born at Nijmegen, Holland, at the very time that Luther began to rebel against the Church and St. Ignatius Loyola was laying the foundations of the Jesuit Order. After studying the arts, civil law and theology, St. Peter joined the Jesuit Order and was ordained a priest in 1546. He is noted especially for the following services to the Church: he defended the Catholic faith against the Protestants; by preaching, writing, founding colleges and seminaries, he caused Catholic life to flourish; he rendered invaluable services to the ecumenical Council of Trent; he wrote many catechisms which were translated into twelve languages in his own life time. He died in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Read MoreDec. 20 December 20, O Clavis David (O Key of David); Ember Friday, Weekday
12/20/24 12:00 am
Today is the Fourth of the O Antiphons, O Clavis David (O Key of David). O sublime majesty of the coming Redeemer! To Him has been delivered the key, the government of the house of David (Is 22:22). Boundless is His power over the graces and privileges of the Church, over the souls and hearts and the wills of men. He holds the destiny of the Church in the palm of His hand. He is Master of the storms that arise to destroy the Church and the souls committed to her. He is capable of dealing with the false principles and the errors that threaten her doctrines. He has overcome the devil and his associates, the world, the flesh and its tribulations. To Him all power is given (Matt. 28:18). "He shall open and none shall shut" (Is 22:22). Against the power that is His all other forces are powerless. The destiny of souls and the government of the Church are placed in His hand. He is the Lord of all. O Key of David, I believe in Thy power; and in the many difficult situations that confront the Church and my own soul, I place my trust in Thee.
Read MoreDec. 19 December 19, O Root of Jesse, Weekday
12/19/24 12:00 am
Today is the Third of the O Antiphons, O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse). Christ the King, the Lord! Divine Wisdom, Adonai, the powerful God, is at the same time man with flesh and blood of the house of Jesse, the father of King David. Truly, the right of kingship has now passed from the house of David. The glory that once clothed the royal family has faded and withered, leaving only a blighted and withered root. But from this root is to spring a glorious blossom, the King of the world. "He shall rule from sea to sea and from the river unto the ends of the earth. Before Him the Ethiopians shall fall down and His enemies shall lick the ground. The kings of Tharsis and the islands shall offer presents: the kings of the Arabians and of Saba shall serve Him" (Ps. 71:8-11). To Him God has said, "Thou art My Son. . . . I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for Thy possession" (Ps. 2:7 ff).
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