IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to the impending snowstorm, our Tricky Tray event scheduled for this Sunday, January 19th, has been canceled. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 16th.
All purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe! God bless.
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,
Due to the impending snowstorm, our Tricky Tray event scheduled for this Sunday, January 19th, has been canceled. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 16th. All purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe! God bless.
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
A New Year: A Time for Renewal, Gratitude, and Faith
The start of a new year is often celebrated with joyful traditions that carry deep symbolic meaning, even if their origins are more cultural than religious. One such tradition is the ceremonial ball drop in Times Square, New York City, where thousands gather to watch the giant ball descend as the clock strikes midnight, signaling the end of the old year and the beginning of the new. This iconic event, echoes themes of renewal and transition that resonate deeply with our Catholic faith, offering a chance to reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead with hope to the future.
The ball drop is a vivid representation of leaving behind the old year and stepping into the new. As the ball descends, it marks the culmination of the past year’s challenges and joys, signaling that time moves forward regardless of circumstances. Just as the ball reaches its final moment and ushers in a new year, Catholics are reminded that God’s plan for us is always unfolding, and His timing is perfect, regardless of the struggles or triumphs we experience. In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." The ball dropping can be seen as a visual reminder of this passage as time moves in seasons, and each new season offers an opportunity for our growth, change, and renewal in Christ.
Another common tradition in welcoming the New Year is toasting with friends and family, often with a glass of champagne or another celebratory drink. This ritual, while festive, can also serve as an opportunity for gratitude and reflection. In Psalm 118:24, we are encouraged, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." The act of toasting can be seen as an expression of joy and thankfulness for the blessings of the past year, for the love of friends and family, and for the gift of life itself. It’s a moment to recognize that all good things come from God, and it is with Him that we share in our joy and hope for the year ahead.
The New Year also prompts reflection on relationships, both with others and with God. As we raise a glass to the people we care about, we are reminded of the importance of cherishing those relationships and the love that binds us together. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 encourages us, "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." A New Year’s toast is a way to strengthen those bonds, expressing love and gratitude, and committing to continue supporting and encouraging one another as we move into the new year.
Just as the clock strikes midnight, signaling the start of a new chapter, so too can we embrace the new season with a heart full of faith, knowing that with God, all things are possible.
Happy New Year!
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
- Jan 22 2025 7:00 pm - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Jan 25 2025 4:00 pm - Reconciliation
- Jan 27 2025 7:00 am - Baptismal Preparation Class
Bulletin
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of January 19, 2025
- Sunday: Is 62:1-5 / Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 (3) / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11
- Monday: Heb 5:1-10 / Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 / Mk 2:18-22
- Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20 / Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c / Mk 2:23-28
- Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 / Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 / Mk 3:1-6
- Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6 / Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 / Mk 3:7-12
- Friday: Heb 8:6-13 / Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14 / Mk 3:13-19
- Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 / Ps 117:1bc, 2 / Mk 16:15-18
- Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 / Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 (see Jn 6:63c) /
Saint of the Day
Jan. 21 Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, Memorial
01/21/25 12:00 am
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Agnes (c. 304). St. Agnes, like St. Cecilia, is to be numbered among the most famous martyrs of Rome. When the Diocletian persecution was at its height, and when priests as well as laymen were apostatizing from the faith, Agnes, a girl of twelve, freely chose to die for Christ. When she was commanded to offer incense to false gods, she raised her hand to Christ and made the Sign of the Cross. When the heathens threatened to bind her hand and foot, she herself hastened to the place of torture as a bride to her wedding feast. Pain had no terror for her--although the fetters slipped from her small hands while even the pagan bystanders were moved to tears.
Read MoreJan. 20 Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr; Opt Mem St. Sebastian, Martyr, Opt. Mem.
01/20/25 12:00 am
Today is Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. St. Fabian and St. Sebastian have always been paired together, with their names coupled in the ancient martyrologies, and still paired in the Litany of Saints. The Church today celebrates separate Optional Memorials for Sts. Fabian and Sebastian:
Read MoreJan. 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time , Sunday
01/19/25 12:00 am
Today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The following is an excerpt from today's Gospel:
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