Parish General News & Events

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/18/23
The Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas, will be celebrated on Thurs, Feb 2. We will offer a blessing of votive candles at the beginning of both the 7:00 am and the 8:30 am Mass.

Blessing of the Throats
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/18/23
For the Feast of St. Blaise (Feb 3) we will be offering the Blessing of the Throats individually at both the 7:00 am and 8:30 am Masses on Fri, Feb 3. We will also be offering a communal Blessing of the Throats during the announcements at the weekend Masses ... Read More »

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/18/23
Is your relationship with our Creator Casual? The Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of inspired meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God. Join us for an 8-week personal journey of a lifetime (meeting once a week, in ... Read More »

Council of Catholic Women News
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/06/23
Prayer Shawl MinistryWe invite you to participate in the HNJ Council of Catholic Women’s Prayer Shawl Ministry which will meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 1:30 pm in Rm. 3. Our first meeting is Mon, Jan 9. We will pray and make shawls together to provide God’s ... Read More »

New Senior Ministry Volunteer Meeting
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/06/23
This new ministry is being designed for any senior adult (community-wide) who may need supervision in a social setting while providing their caregivers a much needed break. All levels of physical/mental functioning seniors will be welcomed (at no cost), including those who are independent and enjoy socialization (and are ... Read More »

Elijah Cup Resumes
Posted by Sara Thompson on 1/06/23
Our HNJ tradition of families praying for vocations in their home with the Elijah Cup will begin next week on Sun, Jan 15, during the 10:30 am Mass. A family receives the cup from the altar and returns it by 10:00 am the following week. Starting today, a sign-up ... Read More »

Christmas Mass Times
Posted by Sara Thompson on 12/14/22
Christmas Eve Masses | Sat, Dec 244:00 pm (also in Hall); 6:00 pm (Children’s Mass); 8:00 pm; MidnightChristmas Day Masses | Sun, Dec 258:45 am, 10:30 am & 12:15 pm Mary, The Holy Mother of God, Sun, Jan 1 Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm, 7:15 am, 8:45 am,10:30 am 12:15 pm, ... Read More »

Advent Morning of Reflection
Posted by Sara Thompson on 11/28/22
Please join us for an Advent Morning of Reflection, sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women on Sat, Dec 10, after the 8:30 am Mass. There will be a continental breakfast in the Community Room, followed by the reflection in the church until 12:00 pm. Speaker: Fr. Doug Bailey ... Read More »

Dec 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation
Posted by Sara Thompson on 11/22/22
Thurs, Dec 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is always a Holy Day of Obligation. In addition to our regular 7:00 & 8:30 am Masses on Thurs, Dec 8, we will hold an additional Mass at 6:00 pm. Also, a Vigil ... Read More »

Advent Concert-Sara Kroger
Posted by Sara Thompson on 11/22/22
All ages are invited to "Light Has Come: A Journey Through the Advent Season" with Sarah Kroger on Fri, Dec 9, at 7:00 pm in the Church. Join us for an evening of Advent reflection, music and prayer! General admission tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Family ... Read More »