Earlier this year when the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. began to implore the Blessed Virgin Mary, Health of the Sick, on a daily basis for her intercession and help. As the Cardinal says in the attached reflection, “Christians have always turned to Mary in times of war, pestilence and famine. In troubled times like these, she is a sure refuge, a source of comfort and hope.”
This Sunday (April 19) Relevant Radio will be offering a special live celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at 4:00 PM ET sponsored by the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers and reflections on the message and power of Divine Mercy, followed by the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. There will also be the opportunity to call in prayer intentions! This program can be watched on relevantradio.com or on the free app, or listened to on the radio (1430 AM) or on a smart speaker.
How can we stay close to Jesus, and all our sisters and brothers, at a time when concern for them demands that we keep our distance? How can we remain spiritually close at the same time that we practice social distancing?
The Archdiocese of Newark continues to monitor the questions that are arising about the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States.
The St. Aloysius Green Team participated in an Environmental Open House at the Caldwell Public Library on November 13, 2019 with three other Faith institutions and the Caldwell Environmental Commission. Each group set up kiosks to promote their efforts to increase sustainability.
On Thursday, August 15th we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Mass schedule is: Wednesday, August 14th at 7 pm; Thursday, August 15th at 6:45 am, 8 am and 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO 7 pm MASS ON THURSDAY.
All parishioners are invited to attend a Town Hall style Listening Session with Msgr. Emery on Monday, April 29th in the gym. There will be an afternoon session at 3:00 PM and an evening session at 7:00 PM. It is our hope that these sessions will be an opportunity for parishioners to share their reflections with our new Pastor. In preparation for the sessions, we invite you to consider two questions: What are the good seeds that are already growing in our parish? What are the seeds you would like to see planted (or improvements made) within the parish? Please plan to join us for this opportunity to be part of the conversation as our parish community continues to grow in our mission!
The Knights of Columbus Caldwell Council #2561 is hosting its annual Vocations Breakfast on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Crane's Mill, West Caldwell. Our pastor, Msgr. Emery, is the keynote speaker. Proceeds support seminarians at Immaculate Conception Seminary. For more information and to make reservations, please contact Mr. Howard Hardwick at 973-226-8144.
Our next Mass of Anointing will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM. A light luncheon will follow in the gym. Please contact Mrs. Dee Taylor at 973-226-0209 x32 to register and for more information.
Saturday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of obligation. Our Mass schedule is: Friday, December 7th at 7 pm; Saturday, December 8th at 6:45 am, 8 am and 12 noon.
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a COATS and TOYS for KIDS collection on the weekend of December 1st and 2nd. We will be collecting NEW or LIGHTLY WORN coats and NEW toys before and after all Masses that weekend. Thank you for your generosity!