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Funeral arrangements for Msgr. Jim will take place at St. George Church, 1370 River Road, Titusville, New Jersey. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 20, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 21, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, Jan. 21, 11:00 a.m.

On Thursday, January 6, 2022, the New Jersey Legislature advanced S49/A6260, legislation similar to the proposed S3030/A4848 “Reproductive Freedom Act.” This new legislation would codify in state law the right to abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. The bill will be voted on by the full Senate and Assembly on this coming Monday, January 10. In writing Jan. 5 to legislators representing citizens of the Diocese, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., urged them in the strongest possible terms not to allow this legislation to move forward. “Consider what is at stake in the content and consequences of this legislation,” he stated. “It is not simply a matter of ‘choice’ or even ‘freedom.’ The Act being proposed is concerned with human life at its very beginning and its intentional termination and destruction.” Please go to www.TrentonMonitor.com or the NJCC website to access an Action Alert and to learn more about this proposed legislation that denies all rights of a child in the womb, and please contact your Senate and Assembly representatives encouraging them to oppose and vote against this bill. On this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, let us recall that both John and Jesus were unborn children in their mother’s womb when Mary visited Elizabeth and heard the words, “Blessed are you among women and Blessed is the fruit of your womb.”

In the interest of safety and precaution, The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley is requesting that you wear a mask in church. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

To learn more about the Synod; Synod prayers; Bishop O’Connell’s pastoral letter; a video of the Opening Mass in Trenton, including the homily; video messages from Bishop: a copy of the decree issued by the Bishop inaugurating the Synod in the Diocese click on the image.

As we start to return to “normal” Masses, it is time for you to resume your ministry (or start, if you are not yet a server).  Because it has been a very long time since you’ve been able to serve, there will be refresher training sessions before you are scheduled. Please have your parent contact us as soon as possible if you are interested: Deacon Dick Currie (St. James & St. Alphonsus) 609-737-0122 x812 dcurrie@stjamespennington.org Catherine Granzow (St. George) cgranzow@mindspring.com We can’t wait to see you back in ministry!

Our Homebound Ministry is an important ministry and is a corporal work of mercy. It is greatly valued by our homebound parishioners. Our Eucharistic Ministers find the visits to be very rewarding to themselves, as well. Click for more information

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