Parish Life

Bishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter on Discipleship

January, 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you in our Central Diocesan family, and welcome to the Year of Discipleship in our holy Church!

In the words of our national PNCC Future Direction Sub-Committee recently given to us..…..As our Lord said to His disciples “Follow Me” for His public ministry, He continues to call us to follow Him and wants our relationship with Him to grow and strengthen as the days, months and years goes by. Our PNCC is calling us to renew our Discipleship in our Lord this year and as we begin 2019….

Soooo – let’s get a handle on this idea of discipleship, shall we?

Not too long ago I was watching a Netflix presentation about the Masons, with a focus on their place of origin, Freemasons’ Hall in Great Queen Street, London. As I became drawn into the narrative of this society’s founding and growth, I was struck by how clearly they laid out the expectations of a mason. By contrast, I was struck by how often our Church is hesitant to name the expectations of discipleship for its members.

Our Future Directions Sub-Committee has begun laying out these expectations and will continue that effort throughout the year. I’d say, it all boils down to five basic opportunities to “grow and strengthen our relationship with Jesus.”

Worship – We worship God together, through his Son Jesus. Worshipping regularly is a part of who we are as Catholic Christians. The people of God join together in the house of God to worship and honor God (Psalm 150). Worship is about community: the Christian community gathers to worship, to pray together, and to continue its growth in the faith.

Grow – We become affiliated with a parish society, Bible study, the School of Christian Living to grow in faith and our walk with Jesus. Jesus went to the synagogue “as was His custom” (Luke 4:16). Synagogue for Jesus was a place of discernment, learning scripture, and growing in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor. We join with other PNCC-ers here in order to grow together.

Mission – We are called to love our neighbors. We are encouraged to be involved in some mission emphasis. Jesus had a special place in His heart for the poor, marginalized, outcast, and lost. We are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus Christ in our world. We seek to love and serve others and believe this is vital in our Christian walk.

Talents and Abilities – All of us have talents and abilities that can be used for the glory of God. Some have the gift of teaching or leading. Others have the gift of administration, or may be gifted in finance and can help the church to be faithful stewards of the gifts offered for ministry and mission. Some have the gift of compassion, or love to send cards to those who are sick. Some feel called to reach out to the unchurched, while others have the gift of hospitality. Yes, all of us have some God-given gift, talent, or ability that we can use for the glory of God.

Proportional Giving – Stewardship is a spiritual discipline and an act of worship. Our offering is a recognition that everything we have and are is a gift to us from God. We are all blessed. We are all called by God to offer our first-fruits and our [portion] to God for the work of His kingdom (Leviticus 27:30-33; Deuteronomy 14:22-29). Our offering at a regular percentage of giving is an act of gratitude, an act of obedience, and an act of our covenantal agreement with God. Our offering is used, then, in ministry and mission on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ.

So let’s take time to reflect on these five expectations as we undertake a life of Catholic Christian discipleship. After all, God proved he loves us so much by giving His only begotten Son to live among us, to teach us of God’s love and kingdom, to die that we might be forgiven, and to rise that we may have eternal life. God has promised to be with us always. Discipleship, then, is our faithful response to this God who “so loves the world” (John 3:16)

Peace and grace to all.

Bishop Bernard

Bishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter on Discipleship Read More »

Christmas 2014 – Holy Mass Schedule

Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Christmas Eve
11:00 PM – Caroling by Choir
11:20 PM – Blessing of Manger, Remembrance Tree
11:30 PM – Shepherd’s Mass, Pasterka offered for God’s blessing upon all parishioners.

Thursday, December 25, 2014. Christmas Day
9:30 AM – Nativity Mass.
11:00 AM – Polska Msza. Boże Narodzenie.

Friday, December 26, 2014. St. Stephen’s Day
7:00 PM – Holy Mass.

Saturday, December 27, 2014. St. John Evangelist
7:00 PM – Holy Mass. Wine will be blessed before Mass and will be distributed following communion.

Sunday, December 28, 2014. Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds
9:00 AM Holy Mass for all parishioners.
11:00 AM Polska Msza za parafian.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014. New Year’s Eve
7:00 PM Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for closing of the Year of 2014.

Christmas 2014 – Holy Mass Schedule Read More »

Holy Week Liturgies

April 13th, Palm Sunday

9 AM – Blessing and Procession of Palms followed by Holy Mass. Coffee and rolls will be served in the Parish Hall.
11 AM – Polska Msza, poÅ›wiecenie Palm.

April 16th, Holy Wednesday

7 PM – Stations of the Cross

April 17th, Maundy Thursday

7 PM – Holy Mass of the Lord`s Supper.

April 18th, Good Friday

All Day Adoration of The Most Blessed Sacrament
3 PM – Reading of Lessons and Passion of Our Lord followed by Childrens’ Easter Confession
7 PM – Stations of the Cross followed by Adult Easter Confessions

April 19th, Holy Saturday

All Day Adoration of The Most Blessed Sacrament
10 AM – Blessing of New Fire, Incense and Paschal Candle, Blessing of Easter Food, PoÅ›wiecenie Wielkanocnych Pokarmów
1 PM – Blessing of Easter Food

April 20th, Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Easter Sunday)

8:30 AM – Procession and Mass of Resurrection, Blessing of Easter Food – after Mass
11 AM – Polska Msza ÅšwiÄ™ta Wielkanocna

Holy Week Liturgies Read More »

“Wild, Wild West” Tricky Tray

Our “Wild, Wild West” Tricky Tray will be held on Thursday, May 1st at the Elan 111, Route 46W, Lodi, NJ. Doors open at 6pm, auction begins at 7pm. $40 admission includes: three course dinner, dessert, plus one sheet of regular chances. Tickets must be purchased by April 21st. No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets and information please contact Dawn Wassman at 201-463-1512 or by E-mail.

“Wild, Wild West” Tricky Tray Read More »

Christmas Holy Mass Schedule

Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Christmas Eve/Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia

11:00PM – Caroling by Choir
11:20PM – Blessing of the Manager
11:30PM – Shepherd’s Holy Mass/Pasterka offered for God`s blessing upon all parishioners.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – Christmas Day/Boże Narodzenie

9:30AM Nativity Holy Mass.
11:00AM Polska Msza. Boże Narodzenie.

Thursday, December 26, 2013 – St. Stephen’s Day/ Åšw. Szczepana, Pierwszego MÄ™czennika

7:00PM Holy Mass.

Friday, December 27,2013 – St. John Evangelist/Åšw. Jana, ApostoÅ‚a i Ewangelisty

7:00PM Holy Mass. Wine will be blessed before Mass and will be distributed following communion.

Sunday, December 29, 2013 – Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds/Uroczystość Ubogich Pasterzy

9:00am Holy Mass for all parishioners
11:00am Polska Msza za parafian

Tuesday, December 31, 2013. New Year’s Eve

7:00PM Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for the closing of the Year of 2013

Christmas Holy Mass Schedule Read More »

Upcoming Events

Saturday, AUGUST 31, 2013 – Annual YMSofR Field & Track Meet – Event will be held in Scranton, PA (Minooka section) beginning at 8:00 AM with the blessing of Fire at the Cathedral and the start of the marathon. 10:00AM mass will be celebrated at Grotto of Christ Benign by Most Rev. Anthony A. Mikovsky. Various track & field events will be held throughout the day along with food & refreshments. Award presentations between 5-6:30 PM.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 – 25th Jubilee Holy Mass for Deacon David Gaydos – We are cordially invited to attend at 4pm at Holy Cross PNCC in Woodland Park, NJ. Dinner Buffet to follow in the parish hall. For reservation call 973-670-0625.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 – Confirmation – Bishop Bernard Nowicki will administer the sacrament of Confirmation at our parish. Details to be announced.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 – ANS Convention – At Transfiguration of Our Lord parish in Wallington, NJ at 3:00 PM.

Saturday, OCTOBER 12, 2013 – Chicken BBQ – Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner will be held at our parish. Eat-in/Take-out. Serving 4-6 PM. Advance reservations required. Edmund Kotula will have details.

OCTOBER 22, 23 & 24, 2013 – Mission & Evangelism Committee Meeting – Our parish will host the next meeting and members of the committee will meet at our parish. Food and refreshments will be needed. Help is needed to prepare and serve.

Sunday, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 – 91st Anniversary Parish Dinner – For the Most Holy Name of Jesus Slovak National Catholic Cathedral will be held at 12:30pm. On that Sunday there will be only one Holy Mass at 11:00am. For reservation please contact Mrs. Joan Kaynak at 973-696-6035 or Mrs. Grace Tarnowski at 973-3570056 by October 24th.

Sunday, NOVEMBER 10, 2013 – Gift Auction – Semi-annual gift auction to be held in parish hall. Details will be announced as event date approaches.

Saturday, DECEMBER 7, 2013 – Pierogi Making & Sale – Pierogi sale will be held on December 7. Preparation will take place on December 5 & 6. Help is needed on all 3 days. See Linda Zulkowski for more details. Place order no later than December 1.

Upcoming Events Read More »

Scroll to Top