Holy Orders:

Is a sacrament of service by which some are called by God, through the Church, to be spiritual leaders.

We are blessed with the leadership and service of three priests and five permanent deacons.

Permanent Deacons Vatican II re-instituted the ancient practice of calling forth from the community men of Christian commitment and service to study for the Permanent Diaconate. 

Under guidelines presently being formulated, in the Paterson Diocese, new Diaconate classes will have an initial year of discernment followed by four years of formation.

Permanent Deacons

• Baptize, officiate at Weddings and give the Nuptial Blessing, lead Prayer Services, and officiate at Benediction.

• They assist the priest at Mass, but are not ordained to consecrate the Eucharist. They preach at Eucharist and at Prayer Services.

• They are not ordained to hear confessions or Anoint the sick, although they do visit and bring Eucharist to shut-ins in their homes or in hospitals.

• Most deacons are married men, with families, working at a variety of professions.

• Permanent Deacons promise a life of service to the People of God.

Our Parish support staff, working along with our priests and deacons is made up of:

• A Dominican Sister who trains volunteers for the the Liturgical Ministries of our Parish, works with adult spirituality planning and programming, and oversees RCIA.

• A lay Director of Religious Education who oversees our education programming form pre-school to junior high age.

A lay Youth Minister responsible for our youth programming, our Confirmation process and retreats for high school students.

Liturgical Life

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