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STATEMENT OF THE NEW JERSEY BISHOPS Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass
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, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180). This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87). Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives (communion in the hand, communion under one species, etc.) in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.
Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop, Diocese of Trenton
Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan Bishop, Diocese of Camden
Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney Bishop, Diocese of Paterson
Most Reverend James F. Checchio Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen
Most Reverend Kurt Burnette Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic
Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese -
WELCOME DEBBIE
DEBBIE IS HIRED To WORK PART TIME IN THE OFFICE. SHE WILL DO ALL MASS CARD REQUEST, SACRAMENT RECORDS, MEMORIALS, AND ANY OTHER PARISH BUSINESS. SHE WILL BE PART TIME AND HER HOURS WILL BE:
TUESDAY: 9 am to 12 noon
THURSDAY: 9 am to 12 noon.
PLEASE KNOW THAT ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY. A PRIEST WILL RETURN CALLS ON THOSE DAYS WHEN HE IS ABLE TO THANKS
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Parish Prayer Chain Line
“Is anyone among you suffering? They should pray… Is anyone among you sick? They should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:13, 14
If you are homebound and live near the Parish of Saint Clare, please contact the office for a visit from the priest. If your loved one is in one of the local hospitals please let us know.
Our number is 973-777-9313, Ext 4: Fr. Thomas or Ext. 5: Fr. PeterPease Remember the following people in your daily prayers:
SICK LIST: Please call the office to add a loved on to this list (973-777-9313)Emy Kovatch • Scotty Montague • James McConnell •Jayden Singer *Jeffrey Esubonteng *Kathryn Hodika *Nick & Joyce Boglivi *Florence Kaminski *Florence Tani • Jean Palladino
DECEASED:
+ Harold Gentles +Andrew Blaskewicz +Jose Rodriguez +Salvatore Latteri + Edward Vallila +Marlene P. VerPlanck +Frank Santasieri +John M. Crosby +Edward J. Ford +Jean Latteri +Tom Matteo +Paula Banas +Zenaida Daquioag +Agnes Moran + Jean Cedio + Eleanor Merdo + Anne Zaremba +Ruben Basilio +Doris Hambach + Josephine Ramsay +Marie Salmeri +Isabel Lozano +Agnes Donohue +Paul Daborowski +Carolina Ganguzza +Victoria Toth +Ralph Lopez +Salvatore Lipari +Catalina Mendoza +Glen Byron +Leonard T. Macaluso Sr. +Fortunato Ocello +Michael V. Ziemak +Antonino Campanella +Margaret R. Scorziello +Walter Leszczynski +Mitch Grochola +Carmen Galvan +Florence Koziel +Susan Linnartz +Eileen A. Russo +Virgilio Lao +Eleanor Prettyman +Edythe Maggio +Robert L. Palmieri +Josephine DeFrancesco +Eugene Mazzola +Sophie A. Martocci +Virginia Pometti +Katherine Miskovsky +Lynda Valentine +Walter Kaminski +Lucille Angelo +Anne C. Danzitz +Paul M. Scrittorale +German Baraquio +Teresa Andrusko +Msgr. Brendan Madden *Thomas (Leo) Viviano +Claire Liptak +Marie Palmieri +Frankin Cedeno +Adelina A. Danko +Stephen T. Brennan +Henry S. Los +Nicholas Martin +Rosalie G. Meade +Mary Ann Bartko +Thomas Graham +Patrick G. Palladino
Do you know anyone else in need of prayer, let us know? Email us at Office@SaintClareNJ.com
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Bishop sweeney's appeal video
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Directory for Services – Walking with Moms in Need
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2021 MASS BOOK WILL BE OPEN NOVEMBER 3, 2020
PLEASE EMAIL THE OFFICE OF YOUR REQUEST FOR THE MASSES. THE DONATION IS NOW $20 PER MASS. FIRST COME , FIRST SERVE REGARDING DATES.
ALL DONATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THE DAY OF THE MASS BOOKING AND WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE MASS IS CELEBRATED. THANK YOU. -
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday: 9 am to 12 noon
Thursday 9 am to 12 noon
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Bishop Kevin Sweeney, D.D.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Ex 24:3-8Responsorial Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15Gospel Mt 13:24-30
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Photo Albums
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2018 GOOD FRIDAY 2018
24 Photos
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Father Peter's 10th Anniversary of Priesthood
17 Photos
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ST. CLARE FEAST DAY 2017
28 Photos
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EASTER 2017
18 Photos
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PALM SUNDAY 2017
9 Photos
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PARISH FISH FRY 2017
26 Photos
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News From the Beacon
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July 22
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney made a pastoral visit to Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Highland Lakes July 18 where he celebrated Mass marking the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.Read More -
July 22
On the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney was main celebrant of Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, N.Y. The shrine is operated by the Carmelite Friars of the St. Elias Province. It is located 20 miles north from the Paterson Diocese in New York state. In welcoming those in attendance, the Bishop said, “What a joy and privilege it is to be at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to celebrate the beautiful feast day of our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.Read More -
July 22
Congregants sang “Ave Maria” at the vigil Mass on July 17 in Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls, as they delighted taking in a historic sight for the parish that evening: a procession of a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, their patron, around the worship space at the end of the liturgy. Churchgoers snapped photos with their cell phones, prayed, or watched the Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue during the procession — like the many such devotions to her held around the world and in parishes in the Diocese, including those named after her, on or around her July 16 feast day.Read More
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Please know that this Facebook is the offical page of the parish. All other facebooks are outdated and no longer used Offically by the parish--- Saint Clare Church and Saint Clare School, for example. Thank you!
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MASS CARD?1) EMAIL THE PARISH AT OFFICE@SAINTCLARENJ.COM
IN THE EMAIL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A) WHO IS THE MASS FOR?
B) LIVING OR PASSED AWAY?
C) DATE AND TIME? LIST AT LEAST TWO CHOICES SINCE CERTAIN DATES ARE TAKEN QUICKLY.
2) CALL THE MAIN OFFICE AT 9737779313
A) STATE THE SAME INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE. BE SURE TO ALSO LEAVE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER.
3) HANDWRITE A LIST TO THE PARISH AND SEND VIA MAIL OR THE COLLECTION BASKET. ONCE AGAIN BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS ABOVE AND TO ENCLOSE YOUR DONATION OF 20 DOLLARS PER MASS.
