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Women’s Cornerstone

Daily Rosary | Divine Mercy Chaplet | Eucharistic Adoration | Stations of the Cross

Men’s Cornerstone

Parish Picnic

Bereavement Ministry

Parish Picnic

Parish Picnic

Red Sample

Parish Picnic

Ed. Ginter
Spring Concert | Christmas Concert | Presentation MTV |
Piano Men

Parish Picnic

Funeral Mass | John Tais | A Celebration of Life in Christ | November 30, 2020

A Celebration of Life in Christ

John Tais

November 30, 2020 | 10 A.M.

Church of the Presentation

Statement of the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey on the State’s Reproductive Freedom Act

Oct. 5, 2020

The Catholic Church believes and teaches that all human life is sacred from conception to natural death. For that reason, we, the Bishops of each of the dioceses in New Jersey, join in voicing the strongest possible opposition to the “Reproductive Freedom Act.”

Without minimizing other serious threats to human life and dignity evident in contemporary American society, the Catholic Church consistently maintains that “the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed.” (USCCB, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, “Introductory Letter,” 2020).

When informed of the text of the USCCB document early in 2020, Pope Francis observed that the right to life of the unborn “is the most fundamental right. This is not first a religious issue; it is a human rights issue.” (Pope Francis to American Catholic Bishops, USCCB Region IX, January 16, 2020).”

As the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, we urge all Catholics and people of good will to reject this proposed legislative initiative in our state and to contact your State legislators to vigorously express opposition to its passage.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop, Diocese of Trenton

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan Bishop, Diocese of Camden

Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney Bishop, Diocese of Paterson

Most Reverend James F. Checchio Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen

Most Reverend Kurt Burnette Bishop, Eparchy of Passaic

Most Reverend Yousif Habash, Bishop of Our Lady of Deliverance of Syriac Catholic Diocese

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Book Discussion of “Called to the Universal Christ” begins Sept. 17

We will be hosting a book discussion via Zoom of “The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe” by Richard Rohr. You may purchase the book from the usual online & retail stores.

There will be a 10am morning group & a 7:30pm evening group on the following four Thursdays: September 17, September 24, October 1, & October 8. We will be discussing Chapters 1 & 2 at our first meeting on September 17.

Click here to register for the morning or evening group

Facilitated by Diane Carr, Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation & Cathie DeTora, parishioner. Feel free to email Diane at dcarr@churchofpresentation.org with any questions.

Year 1 Confirmation Registration for Incoming Freshmen

Dear Parents of 9^th Graders and Incoming Candidates joining Confirmation Preparation,

We are excited to welcome your child to our FRESHMAN program in the Fall of 2020 – YEAR ONE of Confirmation Preparation! Our engaging and impactful High School Youth Ministry Program is integrated with our Confirmation Preparation Program.

Confirmation is a parish Sacrament. Therefore, even if your child goes to Catholic school or will be going to Catholic High School, preparation happens in the parish. As you may be aware, our Confirmation program follows and builds on our Junior High program. Following Archdiocesan guidelines, Confirmation Preparation is a two-year Sacramental Preparation Process. Candidates should have a fundamental knowledge of our Catholic Christian teachings, and they should have completed their faith formation in a religious education program at a parish or in parochial school through 8^th grade. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate and express a personal interest in the Sacrament, be attending mass regularly, and be actively involved in the life of our Church Community.

Freshmen/ First Year Candidate requirements:

Complete the online registration form by clicking on this link or copying and pasting it into your web-browser:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vjLPzhgRMUm8UIcKOTBdy2BCp92vdkZBqGlQhHSG0gtUQkpMRzZVM1ZDVElFOTNQMzYyNTE4Rk9HWi4u
*There is no cost for registration but please note: registration for Year One closes on SEPTEMBER 10th, 2020.

2. Participate in six (6) Sunday Youth Ministry Gatherings. Until we are able to resume meeting in person these Gatherings will be offered virtually using the Zoom platform.

*Due to our response to COVID-19 and exercise of social distancing practices the retreat requirement for Freshmen has been lifted for the 2020-2021 Catechetical year.

Our First Sunday Youth Ministry Gathering will be on Sunday, Sept 13^th at 7:30pm. That same night, we will have a separate Orientation for Parents at 7:30pm on Zoom as well. The Orientation will be informative and will give us a chance to talk about how we can support you as parents of teenagers. There is no registration for Sunday Community Gatherings. We also ask candidates not to bring cell phones with them to any in-person sessions or programming.

Email will be our main form of correspondence. If you notice that you are not receiving emails from our office throughout the year, please email or call us. Events will also be updated on our website, and reminders will be posted on our Youth Ministry Facebook page as well.

Please join us on Sept. 13^th to discuss our programs as well as ways we can support YOU. Additionally, even if your child does not intend to prepare for Confirmation at this time, know that all High School Students are welcome at our Youth Ministry events! As always, it is wonderful to be ministering with you in the faith development of your child. We consider it a blessing to be able to serve you and your family! If there is anything else we can do to assist you in the spiritual growth of your family, please let us know. Sincerely,

Craig Johnson, Pastoral Assoc. for Youth & Young Adults

Maureen Murphy, Administrative Asst. for Jr. High & Youth Ministry

(Click HERE to download a copy of this letter).

Justice & Peace Ministry’s Three-Part Series on Racism concludes on August 25

Our Justice & Peace Ministry will be hosting a Three-part Series entitled “Racism: Where Am I?”

This series of three virtual programs addressing racism will be offered during the summer months. The final installment is Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30pm. Registration is required via email to presentationjandp@gmail.com. Those registered will be sent a link the day before the event. Please see the Justice & Peace Ministry page for more information.

June 12 would have been the Volunteer Appreciation Cocktail Party!

To our parish volunteers,

Although we are unable to celebrate you in person, please know we are thinking of you and holding you close in our hearts. We can’t wait until we are together again…..we love you and are so grateful to each and every one of you!

Love,
Your Presentation Staff Family

Summer MusiConnectED 2020 | This week’s entry: The Lord’s Prayer | September 14, 2020

Father Bob Stagg on Pastoral Leadership: Preach then get out of the way | Sunday to Sunday

Father Bob Stagg is the pastor of The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, N.J., located in Northern Bergen County, with over 4,700 families and 100 ministries. Community service and volunteerism are hallmarks — as diverse as growing a parish garden for soup kitchens in Newark and New York City, to the funding of a fully-staffed health clinic in Haiti. Father Bob is the best example of how preaching inspires and helps forward a cooperative model of pastoral leadership.

Question no. 9: What can we do in our homes to nurture and care for Creation?

There are many things that we can do in our homes that are signs of our caring for creation. A good first step is to talk with your family about their concerns for creation and decide upon things you can do to help heal the Earth. There are no efforts too small or too insignificant. You are probably already taking some action to help nurture and care for creation, like participating in your town’s recycling program and turning off lights, computers, and electronic appliances when not in use. But there are other things you may consider too.

Eco-Friendly Products – Using eco-friendly cleaning products in your home reduces your family’s exposure to toxic substances and lowers the amount of toxins entering the local water system. Look for products that are biodegradable and do not contain solvents and phosphates. Learn more about the harm that conventional household cleaning products can do to the Earth and to your family’s health. See the following websites or do your own search on the internet:

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article279.cfm
http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Toxins in Household Cleaning Products
http://life.gaiam.com/article/whats-so-bad-about-chemical-cleaning-products

Most supermarkets carry some eco-friendly or natural cleaning products. Be sure to read the labels for what the products contain. The best and most reliable products for not damaging the Earth or your health are produced by companies like: Seventh Generation, Earth Friendly, Sun and Earth, Mrs. Meyers, Gaiam, SimpleGreen, Method, and Ecover.

Reusuable Products – Manufacturing products such as paper towels, napkins, and paper and plastic bags requires natural resources, and their disposal adds to environmental waste and pollution. Use paper towels sparingly and replace them by using cloth towels to clean up around the kitchen. Use cloth napkins for family meals and try to limit the use of paper napkins. Whether paper or plastic, stop using disposable bags when shopping; use reusable bags instead.

Energy Review – Walk through your home to conduct your own energy “audit.” You can find suggestions at www.energysavers.gov. Adding insulation and sealing windows and doorways will keep your home warmers and save energy thereby reducing costs and carbon emissions. Use energy-efficient light bulbs and when purchasing appliances, choose energy-efficient ones. Change to a renewable energy supplier through PSE&G or O&R. It is easy, the cost is about the same and it makes a big difference for the environment.

Water Conservation – Clean, potable water is becoming increasingly scarce in the Unit3ed States and especially worldwide. There are ways that we can save water. Try taking shorter showers. Be sure to run the dishwasher only when it is full. And don’t water your lawn as often.

Heat Control – Turning down the heat just a few degrees not only conserves energy, it reduces carbon emissions and saves money. Similarly, you may consider washing clothes in cold water to save heat as well.

Explore and search the internet for many more ideas for how you and your family can care more for creation and help create a more sustainable environment for ourselves and future generations. Here are some websites:

http://ecosimply.com
http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com
http://www.supergreenme.com
http://globsalstewards.org
http://www.caring-planet.com

Questions for Discussion:

1. What are some of your own personal practices and suggestions you find most effective for caring for creation?

2. What other recommendations would you add to the list above?

3. Has the reading of this booklet helped you to become more aware of the religious and moral implications of caring for Mother Earth?