Congratulations to our new and expectant parents! In seeking Baptism for your child, you make  a promise to journey with your child. You are the first teachers and your child of our faith. 

Arrangements for the sacrament of Baptism should be made during pregnancy, the adoption period, or shortly after birth.  Contact our administrative assistant, Holly Gilligan, at [email protected] or 973-635-0625 extension 154 to schedule your baby's baptism. Due to the many requests, baptism dates fill up fast. Please contact the Parish Office at least 3 months  prior to the date you wish to have your baby baptized in order to reserve your preferred date. First time parents and those new to St. Patrick Parish are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting on the sacrament with a staff member. This meeting provides a deeper understanding of the sacrament and the reponsibilities connected to bringing children into the Body of Christ.

We look forward to helping you and your family grow in your faith and relationship with God and share in this special occasion when your child is initiated through the Sacrament of Baptism into the Catholic faith community!

SACRAMENTS FOR ADULTS

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA  

RCIA is in place to serve those interested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic faith. This includes those who will receive the three Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. It also serves those who have been baptized in another Christian faith and those who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation. The RCIA team consists of catechists, hospitality members and other members who walk with the candidates and catechumens through the process.

Congratulations to the newly engaged couple!

Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with "the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7, 9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church.  Man and woman were created for each other.

By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church. One of the Nuptial Blessings in the liturgical celebration of marriage refers to this in saying, "Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church." 

          ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

Couples wishing to celebrate the sacrament of Matrimony should notify the Church one year in advance of the planned wedding date.  They are expected to participate in Pre Cana.  Sessions are held regularly.

 

FUNERAL SERVICES

When a family or friend dies, the funeral rites are celebrated for the deceased. Normally, a Catholic funeral has three parts. The vigil service, sometimes called the wake service, takes place at the funeral home. Then the funeral mass occurs at the church. Finally, the committal service occurs at the gravesite.

Arrangements for a funeral are usually made through a local funeral director, who contacts the parish to arrange dates and times for the Catholic funeral rites.

A member of St. Patrick Staff will meet with family members and/or friends to plan the funeral mass.  Please contact the parish office for more information.
 

UPCOMING SERVICES