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Passion (Palm) Sunday Reflection
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April 5, 2020 Monsignor Puleo Passion (Palm) Sunday Message
Pastor’s Message
Today we celebrate Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) — the beginning of HolyWeek. We could have never imagined just a few weeks ago as we celebrated Ash Wednesday that we would be celebrating Palm Sunday from the privacy of our homes! Yet, here we are ...
As Catholics we realize that no matter where we are or under what circumstances we are to enter this sacred time by giving special thought to the passion and death of Jesus. As difficult as things might seem for us right now, realize that our loving Jesus went through the torture of His crucifixion just for YOU! Let us be determined to use our time during this holiest of weeks to “(think of nothing) but Jesus Christ crucified,” (1 Corinthians 2:2).
During these difficult days I encourage you in your faith, in your hope and in your charity (love).
Be aware of your neighbors, especially those who are elderly, as well as people challenged with disabilities and/or people who do not have access to the internet. Call your neighbors and ask whether they have any needs that you might be able to assist with, whether it be food, access to medicine or just a friendly voice saying “hello ... I am here for you.” Perhaps you can read the “Coronavirus Prayer for Hope and Courage” or the “Spiritual Communion Prayer” or one of the other prayers on our website to an elderly neighbor. For those who might be unfamiliar with the television Mass, perhaps you can help show them where to find EWTN or another channel where the Mass is being televised.
In addition, please PRAY and be at peace!
May Our Savior Jesus Christ be your safety and guide!
Msgr. Edward C. Puleo
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For the safety and well-being of all
Palms will be distributed at a later date
As per Bishop Checchio’s directive…” no palms are to be distributed under any circumstance.
If one person who has the coronavirus even touches some of the palm which someone else will take, they could be infecting them. The risk is too high as doctors are telling us that the virus is very contagious. You do not want to be the one who endangers the lives of others, especially our elderly.”
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17Gospel Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
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Word on Fire - Daily Mass
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Join Fr. Hillier for the Corona virus Prayer for Courage
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Join Monsignor Puleo in prayer
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Coronavirus Prayer for Courage
God our Loving Father, comforter of the afflicted,
watch over us always, but most especially at this,
our time of urgent need.
With heavy hearts we cry out to you ...
We ask that you heal those among us
weighed down with the coronavirus.
Inspire with your holy wisdom —
our health professionals: scientists, doctors,
and all medical personnel.
Show special attention to our government officials:
nationally, internationally, and local.
Make them instruments of your love
as they seek to serve your people.
Lord and Giver of Life, trusting in your mercy,
we recall the prayer of your prophet Jeremiah:
"heal me, O Lord and I shall be healed;
save me, and I shall be saved” (17:14).
When fearful, grant us courage.
When uncertain, strengthen us.
In our sorrow, comfort us.
With hearts overflowing with love for you,
we surrender ourselves to your providential care,
and ask only that you consider our sincere request
to remain steadfast in your love — charitable to all
and faithful first and foremost in doing your holy will.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen© Reverend John G. Hillier, March 10, 2020
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The Stations of the Cross
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Praying the Stations of the Cross
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Stations of the Cross from the Holy Land
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Children Stations of the Cross
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel with Father Hillier
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Prayer~~Reflections~~Music
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News from the Diocese
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April 5
As Catholics around the world entered into Holy Week on Palm Sunday with the commemoration of Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem, Catholics in the Diocese of Metuchen, unable to be physically present together in their local parishes due to social distancing, participated in livestreamed Masses from their own homes.Read More -
April 1
We have been alerted once again that many parishioners of the Diocese have been targeted by fraudsters and it’s not just happening in New Jersey. The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the Archdiocese of Miami, Florida and others also have reported the scam and the Texas attorney general issued a consumer alert about it. The alert indicates that the scammers are probably using information found on church websites or in online parish bulletins to trick parish members into parting with their cash.Read More
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News from the Vatican
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With the elderly notably representing the largest demographic of lives claimed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Vatican’s top official on life issues has warned against selective care practices that...
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NEW YORK — Australia’s highest court unanimously acquitted Cardinal George Pell of child abuse on Wednesday, marking a stunning turn of events for the 78-year-old prelate who had previously been the...
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The U.S. seminarians who were studying at Rome’s Pontifical North American College have or are about to complete their 14-day quarantine at home and will be getting very unusual pastoral experience...
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Elizabeth
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Elizabeth 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Elizabeth 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid
- Monday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Elizabeth
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Elizabeth
- Thursday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid
- Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Brigid
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Vatican YouTube
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Something to make you smile ...
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM St. Brigid 6:00 PM St. Elizabeth
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Bishop's Annual Appeal
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