Diocese of Paterson Upcoming Events

In and Around the Diocese of Paterson

MONDAYS • Catholic In Recovery
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Branchville; 6:30–7:30 p.m. 12-Step Recovery program addressing behavior, compulsion, or addiction vices. Begin or continue your recovery journey. Focus on hearing God’s voice to follow him. All meetings are anonymous. Call Rita for more information: (201) 874-0362.

Tuesdays beginning in May • Novena to St. Therese
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Prayer Ministry of St. Therese, Mountain Lakes; 1 p.m. Bring a rosary; prayer materials provided for Novena, a prayer for our nation, the Memorare and the Rosary. Parking in Church lot. For questions call Carol: 973-271-9252.

SATURDAYS • Catholic In Recovery
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, at St. Joseph Room, Sparta; 10:30 a.m. 12-Step Recovery program addressing behavior, compulsion, or addiction vices. Begin or continue your recovery journey. Focus on hearing God’s voice to follow him. All meetings are anonymous. Call Rita for more information: (201) 874-0362.

Sundays through May • The Corpus Christi Chargers Meetings
Corpus Christi Parish, Chatham; 6–8 p.m. Monthly program for special needs teens to young adults with a wide range of cognitive abilities, to help form meaningful relationships in an atmosphere of friendly acceptance. Program includes arts and crafts, movies, games, family sing-alongs, and barbeques. Seeking new members. Contact Ron for information: [email protected]

1st Mondays • Patriotic Rosary
St. Joseph Church, Lincoln Park; after 7 p.m. Mass. Rosary prayers for our country through the intercession of Our Lady. Info: Camille (201) 396-3798.

2nd Thursdays • Grief Support Group
The Compassionate Friends, St. Christopher Church, Parsippany; 7:30 p.m. Meets in School Room 101. For bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Join private facebook page for more info: The Compassionate Friends Parsippany Chapter. (973) 568-4164. [email protected]

3/23–26 • Shrek Jr., the Musical
Holy Spirit School Auditorium, Pequannock. Performances: 3/24 and 3/25, 7 p.m.; 3/26, 3 p.m. $5 on 3/23 only. All other performances: $15 adults; $10 seniors & ages 3–14; free for children 2 & under. Call school for more info: 973-835-5680.

3/24 • Broken and Blessed: Men in Communion with Christ
St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison; 6–9 p.m. Lenten evening includes pizza, a talk by Bishop Emeritus Arthur Serratelli, and Adoration, with confession available. Register in advance: insidethewalls.org/lentenreflection

3/25 • Lenten Recollection
DCCFM, at Holy Face Monastery, Clifton; 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Speakers: Rev. Cerilo Javinez & Rev. Emerson Francisco. Contact Mila: (973) 333-3402.

3/25 • Fish & Chips Dinner
Long Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 10419, at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Long Valley; 6:30–9 p.m. Catered by Thistle Fish & Chips, Lyndhurst. Includes Cod fish or chicken, chips (fries), dessert. In-person and take out. B.Y.O.B. Advance purchase required: $20 adults; $15 children. Tickets available after Masses. For tickets and info: http://www.lvkofc.org/fish-and-chips-dinner/

3/25 • St. Patrick’s Day Mass, Breakfast, Events
St. Catherine of Bologna Parish, Ringwood. Mass 9 a.m. Unity Breakfast at the Parish Center, 9:45 a.m. Tickets for admission, $20.00; children under 5, free. Events: Passaic County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1 p.m. (rain or shine), followed by post-parade Family Celebration at the Parish Center. Performances by McLoughlin Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, DJ. Food and drinks for purchase. For parade particiption and information: call Lynda (973) 222-6190; email: [email protected]; or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/705768077076381/

3/25 • Craft & Vendor Fair
St. Cecilia Parish, at Church hall; Rockaway; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Info: (973) 886-8023; or email: saintceciliarosarysociety @gmail.com

3/27–29 • Novena for the Patron of the Missions
St. Joseph Parish, Lincoln Park; Noon–1 p.m. or 7–8 p.m. Info: (973) 942-2975.

3/28 • Young Adult Tuesday Online Prayer
School Sisters of Notre Dame, the North American Vocation Team, of St. Louis, MO; 8 p.m. Young adults, 18 and older, are invited to experience evening prayer in the rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours interspersed with faith sharing and/or other prayer styles such as Lectio Divina, Taizé or Contemplative prayer. Learn more about the SSND mission at ssnd.org. Zoom link available at: ssnd.org/events

3/28 • Young Adult Tuesday Online Prayer
School Sisters of Notre Dame, North American Vocation Team, St. Louis, MO; 8 p.m. Young adults, 18 +, invited to experience evening prayer in the rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours interspersed with faith sharing, other prayer styles such as Lectio Divina, Taizé or Contemplative. Learn more about the SSND mission at ssnd.org. Zoom link available at: ssnd.org/events

3/30 • 22nd Annual Caring Basket Gala
Assumption College for Sisters, at Hanover Marriott, Whippany; 6:30–9 p.m. For more information, call: (973) 957-0188 x 101 or email: [email protected]

3/30 • Fish-N-Chips Dinner
St. Paul Parish Rosary Society, Clifton, at Parish Hall; 5–5:30 p.m. for Take Out; 6 p.m. for Sit-down Dinner. $20 adults; $10 children under 12. No tickets sold at the door. Purchase tickets after all Masses on 3/6. Contact Linda for ticket sale info: (973) 365-4006.

3/31 • Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus, Council 12649, St. John Vianney Parish, at Madonna Hall, Stockholm; 5 p.m. doors open. Dinners $17; take out available. Call for info: (973) 703-3151

3/31, 4/7 • The Way of the Cross
Franciscan Mystery Players of Morris County; 8 p.m. 33rd season. Lenten Schedule: 3/10, St. Cecilia, Rockaway; 3/31, St. Clare, Clifton; 4/7, St. Catherine of Siena, Mountain Lakes. Free Will Offering. Email for more info: [email protected]

4/1 • Bake sale
St. Thomas Aquin, Rosary Society, Ogdensburg; 10 a.m.–noon, & after Masses. Home-baked goods (including gluten-free) cookies, cakes, breads. For more information, call: (973) 827-3190.

4/2 • 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil
Morris County Right to Life, at Morristown Planned Parenthood. Contact Frances: (917) 608-6078; or sign up: //40DaysforLife.com/morristown

4/7 • Living Stations of the Cross
St. Gerard Majella Parish, Paterson; 7 p.m. All are invited to the student presentation of the living stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

4/7 • Good Friday Blood Drive
St. Philip the Apostle Prep School, at Gym, Clifton; 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Vitalent, the blood donation company, providing a $10 Amazon Gift Card as a thank you. Appointment recommended. Call 877-258-4825.

4/7 • 15th Annual Golf Outing
Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station; at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club, Livingston. Register to golf now, or support as a sponsor. For event info: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/_W30pg; Text SCNJGOLF2023 to 41444; Visit: SCNJ.org

4/16 • Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Hour
St. Joseph Chapel, Mendham; 3–4 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; readings from the diary of St. Faustina; praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet; confessions available.

4/16 • Divine Mercy Sunday
Our Lady of Pompei Parish, Paterson; 3 p.m. Prayers, exposition, veneration of the Blessed Sacrament. Opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are invited to attend.

4/20–23 • Bus Trip to The Parade of Nations and Virginia International Tattoo
Annunciation Parish, Wayne. 3 nights incl. lodging, breakfasts, dinners, Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, seats & admission to parade, performances, sites, tips, taxes. $647 dbl, $906 single. Info: Eva May (973) 696-5427.

4/22 • OASIS Day of Prayer for Women
Villa Walsh, Morristown; Mass and Conference with Fr. Richard Carton, pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Stirling. Confession available. Donation $15. Bag lunch, refreshments provided. Contact Sr. Alice Ivanyo, MPF: (732) 238-9222; or email [email protected]

4/20–23 • Bus Trip to The Parade of Nations and Virginia International Tattoo
Annunciation Parish, Wayne. 3 nights includes: lodging, breakfasts, dinners, Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, seats and admission to parade, performances and sites, tips and taxes. $647 pp dbl, $906 pp single. Info:  Eva May (973) 696-5427.