St. James the Greater &

St. Thomas the Apostle

We welcome you to our parishes in the
northwest corner of Sussex County, New Jersey.

We offer this list of links to online Masses or ones televised,  for those who still cannot attend with us in person - as noted in the Bishops of NJ update. 

Sunday July 25th was the Feast of St. James the Apostle 
& also the 1st World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Click here for a video and the Prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Watch  this video of a homily given by Archbishop Ambo David, DD.
about the life and example of St James the Greater and about our earthly destiny. 

         On July 6th, 1941, the first Mass in the newly created Mission was celebrated by Bishop McLoughlin. It was held in the small, square-shaped former Hainesville one-room schoolhouse -  later enlongated in the 1970's by Rev. Ted Michota. 
          Roughly thirty years later, we would relocate to our new church on Route 206.

                 Father Wayne welcomed the gathering of some parishioners attending the Daily Mass on Tuesday,  July 6th, offered in observance of the occasion.                                                         BTW had to crop Mrs. Flexer in, as she was not standing with us but was busy taking photos.

IMPORTANT UPDATE per the Bishops of NJ

"The dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Eucharist is lifted effective on the Vigil of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ,  June 5, 2021  for all of those in good health."

Those who are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus who are not vaccinated, and especially those with one or several underlying medical conditions, may still follow Mass at home via livestream or  on  television.     A person with a cough or fever of any kind should not take part in Mass
in - person."

"All who are healthy and who do not regularly come in  contact with those who have serious underlying  medical conditions are encouraged to take part in Mass in-person."
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 Those who are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, i.e. those sixty (60) years of age and over, and especially those with one or several underlying medical conditions, or those directly responsible for the care of those most susceptible - who may therefore not feel comfortable returning at this time, should continue to follow Mass at home via any live streams or televised options until restrictions are removed.

At church, do maintain appropriate distancing &  those not yet fully vaccinated or otherwise immune are asked to continue to wear a facial mask to enter the building for maintaining the well-being of all others. 

Anyone with a cough or fever is urged to stay at home!

Go to our Alerts at top right & Coronavirus for info on alternative sources
to view Mass online or on your TV, and some other related info.

P.S. Don’t keep your ‘social distance’ from the Lord !
 

1.  Our churches are presently accommodating normal capacity. 
2. Those NOT fully vaccinated are still urged to wear their face mask and social distance in church.   There is hand sanitizer in the Gathering Space we ask all to  use it on entering the building - particularly with the Delta Variant spreading.   If you bring one with you - please use, especially prior to receiving Holy Communion.
3. Please maintain some appropriate distance as we adjust,  including when  processing for Communion -   immediate household members will continue to be exempted.   Seat slightly distanced from those not of your own household.                         4.   Breaking Bread 2021 eMissal App  is available for all  iOS and  Android  users on their smartphones and tablets for individuals who wish to avoid use of physical resources.                                                                                                                                                                   5. Holy Communion remains prefered to be given in the hand and our  Paterson Diocesan protocol advises:  "Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue may be asked to receive at the conclusion of the Communion Procession or following Mass at the discretion of the pastor."   
                                   Please speak to Father Wayne Varga beforehand. 

The parishes of St. James and of St. Thomas 
accept Online Giving.
Please click the above logo to sign up for either parish.

Thank You for your continued support.  

Diocesan Assessments and special Collections are listed. 
Please indicate which of those & the date for which you are donating
towards - in the notations.

           New Parishioner Information         
    
    We welcome you and ask that you fill out a registration form, which can be  found in the vestibule of the Church,  be obtained via our Parish Office,
or you can download those for St. Thomas or for St. James.

  When a Catholic is asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, a letter from the pastor of their parish is requested. That letter can only be legitimately provided to someone who is a registered member of a parish.     

Please call the office 973-948-2296 to schedule Confession      
or for any specific requests.
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Our Parish Food Pantry is currently accessible By Appt. only.
Weekdays call Parish Office -  otherwise, call 973-948-6092 & leave message.
Someone will call back with a specific pick-up appointment time.