*NEW ENERGIES TASK FORCE FOR PARISHES
“As good stewards, we have an oligation to search out and
implement the best options for parish organization consistent
with these realities and the needs of our Catholic people.”
--Archbishop John J. Myers
My Dear Brothers in Christ,
I am very pleased with all the work and all the effort that has gone into the First Round of Parish Planning for the New Energies Project. We initiated the project three years ago when we asked the Task Force on Parishes to study the needs and realities of the Archdiocese and to make recommendations regarding the future of parish structures according to a specific timetable.
A year ago I spoke of the recommendations not being the final word, but rather the start of the conversation and response phase of the project. I asked the 48 immediately involved parishes to study the recommendations and respond by accepting them or designing new possibilities, which they thought more appropriate. I am pleased to say that our parishes did just that. Parishes have been both receptive to the recommendations and creative in suggesting new ideas.
To read full letter from the Archbishop and more information
Volunteer catechists serve as teachers. These catechists include parents of students and other interested parishioners. Anyone interested and willing to assist as a catechist or helper or as a classroom aide is welcome.
We offer catechist training and many opportunities for our teachers to
attend workshops or conferences through the Archdiocese of Newark. Classroom aide positions are available also to anyone who has reached Junior High School age or older. Substitute teachers are needed to fill in on an occasional basis.
The program is under the direction of the Director of Religious Education.
Classes are held on Sunday mornings.
If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry, please contact the Rectory
office at 201-798-7900
*BAPTISMS:
Registration is a requirement. We ask that the parent(s) come to the rectory
office to register the child for baptism 2 weeks (the latest) prior to the class. Baptism takes place in English every fourth Sunday of the Month. Spanish is every other month. (January, March, May, July, September,November)
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NEW ENERGIES SOCIAL CONCERNS GIFT DISTRIBUTION New Energies Social Concerns Committee distributed Christmas food and gifts to families with hardships on Monday December 19, 2011. St. Paul of the Cross and St. Nicholas pause for a picture on a busy evening. Thank you to all volunteers from both parishes who took time out to help lend a hand in doing good deeds. s
Picture taken by Peter Najdzinowicz who was present volunteering. Thank you Peter! |
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT HARBORVIEW HELATHCARE CENTER The youth from St. Paul of the Cross sang for residents at Harborview Healthcare Center in Jersey City. We were joined by staff and the house cat as we filled the room with Christmas cheer for all. Even Santa came for a visit. |
TOY DRIVE HELD BY HARBORVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER Cheryl Bogusz pauses with Mr. Kevin Woodard of Harborview to express her appreciation on behalf of the Partnered parishes and pastors for holding a toy drive for the parishes. |
Staff and residents join Mr. Kevin Woodard and Cheryl in taking a photo from the successful toy and food drive that Harvorview held. Thank you to all Harborview staff who donated food and toys towards this drive. Every little bit counts! |
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CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE SPONSORED BY FAMILY FITNESS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Family Fitness Mixed Martial Arts (419 Central Avenue) sponsored a Toy Drive for the New Energies Social Concerns. The toy drive ran for three weeks and was open to the public as well. FFMMA also sponsored a food drive in November for Thanksgiving for the New Energies Food Pantry. Cheryl Bogusz is pictured here with Master Vinh Dang while holding a certificate of appreciation on all the years they have been lending a hand. Thank you to Master Vinh, Master Mike and the staff of Family Fitness Mixed Martial Arts as well as students, parents and the public who donated towards this drive and making it the most successful one so far. With this drive we were able to put smiles on childrens faces. |
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FAMILY FITNESS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DONATES PIZZAS TO NEEDY FAMILIES Family Fitness Mixed Martial Arts (419 Central Avenue) donated dozens of pizzas to help feed those families in need. Pizzas were delivered to the families houses by Food Pantry Facilitator Cheryl Bogusz with the help of Peter Najdzinowicz. Families were suprised and very much grateful. Thank you Famiy Fitness Mixed Martial Arts for your continued support, effort and dedication! |
Thanksgiving 2011 Thank you to all who volunteered and donated in this years Thanksgiving drive. Your help has helped the New Energies Food Pantry and the needy tremendously. Check out more photos on facebook. Click here |
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