NEWS AT ST. LUCY'S
DEAR PARENTS AND PARISHIONERS :
6 May 2013
Dear parents,
At the end of the confirmation liturgy with Bishop Edgar da Cunha, we all experienced a tragic accident, when a nun lost control of her car, smashing into two women in the plaza in front of the church. Both women were seriously injured, along with the nun. Read more......
Pew Racks
We are purchasing new wood pew racks to replace the plastic ones that are now in the pews. They should be arriving in 6 weeks. The cost for each rack is $40.00, we need 200. If you would like to make a donation to help defray the cost, please call Maria in the rectory.
FIRST COMMUNIONS
We would like to thank God for always being present in our community, also thanks to Jesus for giving himself through Communion in this special day to Our Children and finally thanks to Dennis Tucci, María Laracuente, Martha Henao and Matthew Miller for giving themselves as Catechists.
May Crowning, May 19
Here a Picture of the Crowning during the 60,s in our parish:
Parish History and Tour
The plaza introduces you to the uniqueness of St. Lucy's Church.
St. Lucy's was but an idea before its incorporation...read more »
Patron Saint of The Blind and Eye Disorders... read more »
Information about the museum... read more »
It began as a simple Nativity scene... read more »
St. Gerard
St. Gerard was born in Muro, a small town in the South of Italy on April 6, 1726. He was the only son of Benedetta and Comenico Maiella who already had three daughters. Because of his frail health he was not immediately accepted into the Order but, due to his insistence and persistence he was finally accepted in May of 1749 and became a lay brother of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. He was a model of obedience and in everything he sought the Will of God.
Our Archdiocese of Newark and Vatican
On Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at 10 am we are celebrating Mass for the 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Episcopacy of our Archbishop John Joseph Myers at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
At Archbishop Gerety's recent 100th Birthday Thanksgiving Mass, Archbishop Myers quoted St. Augustine: "I am a Bishop for you. I am a Christian like you."
Vatican
- Rome
Synod evangelization, of faith and 50th anniversary Vatican II.
pax christi and saint lucy
Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society. Pax Christi USA rejects war, preparations for war, and every form of violence and domination. It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation. read more >>>
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Our Chapel got its start in January of 1998 when two young women of the parish petitioned Msgr. Granato to start a Chapel at St. Lucy's. Msgr. told them he would set up a chapel but they would have to come up with two people for every hour of the week. Maria (34) and Lissette(26) just smiled and went to work. It took them three months to put a list together with enough names to satisfy Msgr. Granato.
COMBONI MISSIONARIES
The Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus or MCCJ, the first letters of our name in Latin: Missionarii Comboniani Cordis Jesu, is an exclusively missionary Institute dedicated to the evangelization of peoples.
POPE FRANCIS
AT THIS CRUCIAL TIME POPE FRANCIS STEERS THE CHURCH ON A PATH FULL OF HOPE
EN ESTE MOMENTO CRUCIAL EL PAPA FRANCISCO DIRIGE LA IGLESIA EN UN CAMINO LLENO DE ESPERANZA
26th Annual Candlelight Procession in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
CCD
Registrations
Our
Lady of Pompeii
CONFIRMATIONS
We specially want to thank to all the wonderful people who volunteer as catechist for the children. It is a Gift from God that help serving our community:
Elissa Freda, Dinora Rabines, Yanitza Venegas, Irma Rodriguez, Katie Rodriguez, Josefa Lopez, Deacon Simplice, Thomas Collucci and Anthony Gonzalez.
If you or someone you know feels called to become a catechist, please contact me to the rectory at 973 803 4207.
You can also send me an
e-mail at:
ccdstlucys@live.com
We'd love to add your special gifts to our team.
Would you like to see your child serving in our Parish as an altar boy or an altar girl?
We are looking for Children willing to participate during our Sunday masses and other Liturgical functions.
This would be another way to may our children be closer of the beauty of this community, it will enhance the understanding of the liturgy, will develop a sense of responsibility and would help to become not just a Christian, but a Compromised Christian.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 973 803 4207 OR SEND US YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AT:
ccdstlucys@live.com