Confessions
Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Every first Friday of the month from 1 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel.
(8 to 9 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration Society Prayers)
Novenas
Miraculous Medal: Monday, 12 Noon (in Chapel)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (in Church)
Devotion to
the Divine Mercy: Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (in Chapel)
Care of the Sick
Holy Communion will be brought
to any parishioner confined to home, upon request. Those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please help us by calling if you need a visit. Urgent calls will be attended to
at any time.
Marriage
Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time
is a year or more.
Baptisms
Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 p.m.. Please call at least
a month in advance to make arrangements. Parents baptizing their first child are expected to attend an instructional session,
held each second Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Adults
who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Parish Center office at 973-235-1100.
The RCIA helps those who may want to become Catholic or return to practicing the Faith.
Religious Education Program
Our Religious Education Program is open to grades Pre-K thru 9. Classes are held Sunday mornings
and Tuesday afternoons.. For more information, contact Brian Lynch, our Religious Ed Director, at 973-667-8239.
Youth Group
The youth group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. All youth of the parish are welcome
to attend.
Parish
Membership
Parishioners should register. Please tell us when you are moving from the parish.
Good Shepherd
Academy (973-667-2049)
Sr. Domenica Troina, M.P.F., Principal
This is the Catholic school
sponsored by St. Mary's, Holy Family and Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Religious Vocations
If you
think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at 973-497-4366.
Archdiocesan
Crisis Pregnancy Number: 201-246-7379
Catholic Community Services
(for advice and help in most any need)
973-266-7991 (Essex Co. Parish Access Center)
1-800-CCS-7413 (referrals to sources of help)