SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS
Catholic parishes planning for in-person and livestreamed Christmas Masses
Catholic parishes across the Diocese of Trenton are preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of the faithful to in-person and virtual Christmas Masses in commemoration of the Birth of Jesus Christ this year.
Bishop joins diocesan, parish choirs for Video Christmas Card
Musicians ordinarily spend months rehearsing Christmas songs together for their annual winter concerts, but in light of the pandemic, gathering in person has been a challenge.
Medford parish launches yearlong campaign to ‘develop holy habits'
As do any wise travelers preparing for an arduous journey, the parishioners in St. Mary of the Lakes have been consulting a faith-centered roadmap designed to examine their actions and enrich their Advent preparations and beyond.
Lessons and Carols comes to Holmdel parish for first time
This Advent, St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will present its first Festival of Lessons and Carols with the goal of instilling hope and joy to all during the ongoing pandemic.
Lawrenceville parish’s virtual Advent programs open to all
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend its virtual Advent programming, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7000.
Parishes, food pantries share key ingredients for making meal outreach efforts successful
In the days before COVID-19, hunger relief throughout the Trenton Diocese often included ...
Music ministers find new ways to bring hope through song this Christmas
Carols and hymns have long been the harbingers of Christmas, igniting and nurturing the Christmas spirit in hearts yearning for the joy of the season – and in that sense, this year will be no different, thanks to parish musicians across the Diocese who have been adapting during the pandemic.
God’s love is still the heart of creative Christmas celebrations
Experience Christmas and Advent in new ways this year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bishop O'Connell: Solitude cannot extinguish the joy of Jesus’ birth
Sometimes, when you’re all alone – as we have often been throughout these many months of pandemic – you hear things differently, more clearly than when you’re surrounded by others in a crowded room, in a class, in an office where the phone keeps ringing and people file in and …
Reflections on Advent, Christmas invite passers-by to encounter Christ in new ways
Knowing that the holidays during COVID-19 will necessitate distance and perhaps even remote means of spiritual connection, parishes have found new ways to bring Advent and Christmas to the community.
Diocese’s Faith at Home aims to enrich Advent season
Faith At Home is inviting users to spiritually enter into Advent and prepare for the Birth of Christ.
Tabernacle parish plans live Nativity and gift donation drive-through
Building on the success of other gift drives during the pandemic, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, has invited people to “Christmas. Giving. Drive.” to view a live Nativity scene and donate gift items for residents of New Lisbon Developmental Center.
Bishop on fourth week of Advent: A time to encounter
The word “advent” comes from the Latin term adventus, literally meaning “coming to.”
Advent, Christmas music by local cantor, organist now available
When Dr. Carly York responded to what she describes as “a true calling to sing and record music for Advent and Christmas”...
Advent retreat for parish ministers in Allentown
Those who serve in parish ministry will have an opportunity to enhance their observance of the Advent season during a retreat Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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