2021 archive of Parish General News & Events
Pastoral Council Openings
Posted by Sara Thompson on 4/21/21
Currently, the Pastoral Council has three roles needed to be filled. If you are a long-standing, registered parishioner and are in full communion with the Church, please consider helping support the many ministries that make HNJ such a vibrant parish. You need to be familiar with our ministries and ... Read More »
Congratulations & Many Blessings!
Posted by Sara Thompson on 4/15/21
Congratulations to Seminarian & HNJ Parishioner Kyle McClure who will celebrate his transitional diaconate ordination on Sat, Apr 17. View the Ordination Online - starting at 11 am. Visit: https://www.svdp.edu/live or www.facebook.com/svdpsem/live Deacon Kyle will deliver his first homilies Sun, Apr 18, during the 8:45 am ... Read More »
Men's Night of Prayer
Posted by Sara Thompson on 4/07/21
Divine Mercy & St. Joseph
Men of the parish, please join us on Thurs, Apr 15, from 7:00-9:15 pm in the Church.
In these challenging and trying times we gather together as Catholic men to pray for our Church, our nation and our families! The evening will consist ... Read More »
New Adult Education Series begins in April
Posted by Sara Thompson on 3/22/21
Reading the Mystics is a new adult education series, debuting in April. After a three-session introduction to reading mystical texts, the series will then focus on one mystic or group of mystics every other week. The series will be ongoing for up to a year and begins with the ... Read More »
Divine Mercy Sunday
Posted by Sara Thompson on 3/22/21
Please join us for Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Sun, Apr 11, at 3:00 pm in the Church. Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a private Novena to the Divine Mercy which begins on Good Friday.
Info: www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena.php
What exactly is Divine ... Read More »
Holy Week Schedule 2021
Posted by Sara Thompson on 3/22/21
Palm Sunday March 28
Reconciliation March 29, 30, & 31 after the 8:30 am Mass
Holy Thursday April 1, at 7:30 pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday April 2, at 3:00 pm, The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration and Holy Communion (Parish Office Closed)
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Night of Merciful Love
Posted by Sara Thompson on 3/04/21
Please join us on Fri, Mar 5, from 6:30-10:00 pm in the Church. The evening includes the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Confessions, Mass, and Divine Mercy Chaplet/Benediction/Adoration.
"When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host, ... Read More »
Solemn Evening of Prayer (Vespers)
Posted by Sara Thompson on 2/16/21
Please join us for Evening Prayer on Thurs Mar 11, at 7:00 pm in the Church. Evening Prayer (also called Vespers) is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus' command to "pray always" ... Read More »
Lenten Friday Fish Frys To Go
Posted by Sara Thompson on 2/11/21
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Verot Council will be offering fish dinners during Lent on Fridays, Feb 19, Mar 5 & 26 from 5:30-6:30 pm. These dinners are presented to raise funds for the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School.
Dinner will include our own recipes that have been ... Read More »
Ash Wednesday 2021
Posted by Sara Thompson on 2/11/21
As the Lenten Season begins with the celebration of Ash Wednesday, there will be some changes due to the pandemic protocols. During the distribution of ashes, which will take place as usual after the homily, the minister will sprinkle the dried ashes upon your head instead of using the ... Read More »