Changes in Mask and Capacity Requirements for Liturgical Gatherings
Please read the latest Archdiocese of Newark COVID-19 directives (linked here) and note the changes in mask requirements as of May 28, 2021 and indoor capacity as of June 4, 2021. With these directives, we want to ensure that we celebrate the liturgy joyfully and safely and move to a new phase in welcoming all back to our parishes. Thank you for all that you are and have been doing during this extraordinary time.
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Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate a Mass commemorating Memorial Day within the new Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection at St. Gertrude Cemetery and Mausoleum in Colonia, NJ, on Monday, May 31, beginning at 11 a.m. The Mass honors those serving or who have served in the United States Military, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. While Mass attendance is restricted at all archdiocesan cemeteries this Memorial Day due to COVID-19, all are welcome to join via livestream on the Archdiocese of Newark’s YouTube channel or Catholic Cemeteries’ webpage or YouTube channel.
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We long for joy that never ends. As Pope Francis tells us, this joy is available to us if we can step out of our comfort zones and become missionary disciples who give ourselves wholeheartedly to proclaiming the Good News. So, let us pray: Holy Spirit of God, come, pour your dew on our dryness. Melt our frozen hearts...
At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society. Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021...
Pope's Monthly Prayer Intentions |
More Info at PopesPrayerUSA.net |
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Intention for evangelization - The beauty of marriage "Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience." |
Intención para la evangelización - La belleza del matrimonio "Recemos por los jóvenes que se preparan para el matrimonio con el apoyo de una comunidad cristiana: para que crezcan en el amor, con generosidad, fidelidad y paciencia." |
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