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St. James the Greater &
St. Thomas the Apostle

 in Montague & Sandyston, NJ

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

    •  

      St. James the Greater

      75 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827
      Map and Directions
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      St. Thomas the Apostle

      210 Route 206 N, Sandyston, NJ 07826
      Map and Directions

    • Our church welcomes those visiting our area
      to come join with us at Mass.

                     Please check our Church Bulletin   [via link  above - top right]                         for timely info and upcoming parish or area events.
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           2023 - 2024 Religious Education program classes 
      resumed the week of Sept. 17th.
       


                         The Sacraments of Christian Initiation for those students who                     will receive First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation,
      builds on the grace that each child first received at Baptism. 

               Reception of the two sacraments requires two specific years of preparation for these Sacraments,  usually in 1st & 2nd grade, and again in 7th & 8th grade.      Children entering 1st grade in September should be enrolled.

      The grades between are necessary stepping stones, to help to
      assure that each child will fully grasp and understand their faith,
      and cannot be skipped.

      Children's Liturgy of the Word

          C.L.O.W.  will be offered at St. Thomas the Apostle
      during the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass  - beginning  Oct. 1st
      .
      Check bulletin for specific dates.


      All students should attend either St. Thomas' 4:30 PM Sat. Vigil,
       or a Sunday Mass at either St. James or St.Thomas
      each weekend year-round. 

                        Mrs. Flexer welcomes  Confirmation Candidates (from grades 7 & 8)              and Confirmed teens to consider assisting as Lector, and/or as
      Hospitality Minister for  C.L.O.W.  or in any other Liturgical Ministry.

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       Sister Stan on Thursday, July 13th,  shared her remarkable story of starting a mission                      and orphanage (Nazareth Home for God’s Children) in Northern Ghana.                 Sister presently cares for more than 100 orphaned “spirit children”,
      i.e. children who are considered disposable because of their physical impairments       or other circimstances.

       www.sisterstanschildren.org/sisterstan.html 
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                 Eight of our children received their First Eucharist on Saturday, April 29th, 2023.           
        May our children continue to grow in knowledge and love of Jesus and may they continue to receive Him lovingly and reverently all the days of their lives.

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           Bishop Sweeney presided over Confirmation, calling down the Holy Spirit upon  fifteen of our young people, on March 31st, 2023 at St. Thomas the Apostle.     


       Pray that they may allow the Holy Spirit to inspire them 
      while they continue to mature in their faith.

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      Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
        If anyone is already baptized, there is no reason to delay being fully initiated. 
      If you are over 18 and for any reason did not receive any of these
      Sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation  -

       please contact the Parish, if you now desire to receive them.

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                                                                             Consider this !
       We'd like to make you aware of an opportunity to grow in your faith and learn more about the Catholic Church’s teachings -  on your own time. 
        Ascension launched its newest Catechism in a Year podcast - consisting of daily/ individual 15-20 minute episodes of Fr. Mike Schmitz reading and  o­ffering insights and guidance on the entire  
      Catechism of the Catholic Church
      One can easily catch up.  Consider giving it a try! 
        Our Catechism explains & discusses all the fundamental teachings of our faith in a prayerful, engaging and approachable way. Having it in podcast form makes it easily accessible via a computer or  a smartphone / tablet. You can listen at home, or while walking, driving - at a time you choose.
        Info is online to sign up FREE at both Ascension Press’s website & on their FB page.        C
      heck out the The Catechism in a Year YouTube Channel - the only place to watch, listen and / or read along with every word of the podcast. 
         The Bible In a Year also remains accessible - all 365 episodes remain online.   

                        
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           Check out our Upcoming Events sub-page for a number of parish events.
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    • Alternate ways to view Mass

            We offer this list of links  to online Masses or ones televised,  for those who  cannot legitimately attend in person.   

      All others should now be attending a Sat. Vigil or a Sunday Mass each weekend    to fulfill their Sunday Mass obligation
       - if there is no illness, or a genuine extenuating circumstance. 

            Per the Bishops of NJ   -
           As of the 2023 Vigil of Corpus Christi,  all are again  welcome to receive from the chalice. Of course, those with colds are asked to refrain.       
      Receiving from the chalice is always optional, but it offers us the full experience of the Last Supper of Jesus.   It also remains an alternate form for those who cannot receive the gluten host;  should one need to take Communion via a low gluten host - that need  must be made known to the pastor ahead of time, as it is kept separate and offered by the presider.

          {Note:  No one was ever dispensed from observing their Sunday obligation. }        o to our Alerts and then Important Info on the menu at top right for more info. 

      We continue to have hand sanitizer available. 
       Feel free to wear a facial mask,   if you choose to or have need to for any reason. 
         
      For everyone's continued safety,  those wishing to receive Communion on the tongue  -  our Paterson Diocesan 
      protocol advises:
       
       "Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue ..  come up to receive at the conclusion of the Communion Procession." 

       

       Options online for those ill / unable to attend in person:  
       St. Patrick's Cathedral      
       Catholic TV 
        EWTN

    •  

      The parishes of St. James and of St. Thomas accept Online Giving.
      Please click on the logo above to sign up for either parish.
      Diocesan Assessments  * &  Special Collection * dates  listed. 
      Please indicate which * collection your donation is towards - via a notation.
      Thank You for your continued support!  


                    New Parishioner Information             
          We welcome you and ask that you fill out a registration form.
      One can be obtained at church, via our Parish Office, or download: 
      St. Thomas or  St. James

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


      Please do call the Parish Office 973-948-2296 [Ext. 11]
      to schedule receiving the Sacrament of Confession with the pastor
      or for any other specific requests.

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      Our Parish Food Pantry is currently accessible 
      on most weekdays via the Parish Office.
      Please call first to be certain someone there can assist you.

      If you don't  speak directly with someone, do leave a message with your name and
      a phone #, so that you can be responded to.  Someone will call you back. 

    • Mass  Schedule

      • Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Thomas the Apostle
      • Sunday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. James the Greater 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Thomas the Apostle 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. James the Greater
      • MonWed Fri 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Thomas the Apostle
      • Saturday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. James the Greater
    • Confession  

      • Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:20 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle
    • NOTE:
       The Sacrament of Reconciliation is always also available by Appt. 

    • Parish Staff

      • Rev. Wayne Varga
        Pastor
        973-948-2296 Ext 11
      • Mr. Wayne von Doehren
        Deacon
      • Mrs. Mary Flexer
        CRE
        973-948-7004
      • Mrs. Rosemarie Briegel
        Parish Secretary
        973-948-2296 Ext 10
    •  FORMED   

         Click on FORMED to sign up  for your direct account under our parish subscription:   St. James the Greater and St. Thomas the Apostle.
           
       It has something for all ages!

    •  Religious Ed    for Children         (CCD)

                Msgr. Gacquin Youth &
           Religious Education Center    
      (REC) Religious Education Office

      122  Layton-Hainesville Rd. 
      Sandyston
      ,
      NJ 07826


      Mail should be sent to the parish office address noted at the bottom of this page.
      Map and Directions

      CCD Office Phone:                              973-948-7004

    •  See www.ithirstinitiative.org
      For those Interested in Assisting those Suffering from Addiction:



      Book released:   The Road to Hope

    • Pregnancy Assistance & Adoption Services

      Call 1-800-395-HELP  or 
      Tri-State Pregnancy 570-491-5151


      Good Counsel Homes:  1 -800-723-8331 
               Serving pregnant mothers in need            any time, any place.
       www.goodcounselhomes.org

      Adoption@Catholic Charities

      Walking with Moms in Need
      +++

      Post-Abortion Healing:  

      Project Rachel    
      973-777-8818, ext. 272
      hopeafterabortion.com
      www.rachelsvineyard.org

      Lumina: Hope and Healing After Abortion:   1.877.LUMINA1 (877.586.4621)         www.postabortionhelp.org    FB:  LuminaHopeandHealingAfterAbortion/
Parish Offices:   210 Route 206 North,   Sandyston, NJ 07826
Monday through Friday   8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
 Office: 973-948-2296                    Fax: 973-948-4634
EMAIL : stjamesthomas@aol.com

Rectory: 973-293-7582 
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