Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
A Jubilee Year is a sacred time of renewal, grace, and forgiveness within the Catholic Church. Declared by the Pope, it invites people everywhere to embark on a spiritual journey toward a deeper understanding of God’s mercy. Through prayer, reflection, and acts of love, the faithful are encouraged to turn their hearts more fully to God, rediscover hope, and share the joy of the Gospel.
St. Helen's in Westfield has been designated as the Pilgrimage Church for Union County. Events will be held there throughout the year and will be posted here or visit https://sainthelen.org/jubilee-2025/ for more information.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Jubilee Presentation on the Shroud of Turin
Sunday, September 7, 14 or 21, 2025
Time:3:00 PM
Jubilee Family Mass with Movie Following
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time:5:00 PM Mass followed by Movie
The Archdiocese of Newark is launching a new pastoral initiative, We Are His Witnesses, to inspire all Catholics to embrace their baptismal call as missionary disciples who share Christ’s love, truth, and hope with the world. To deepen your understanding and join this journey of faith, please continue reading. For more information click on the image or Visit https://rcan.org/we-are-his-witnesses/ .
Jubilee News:
HOLY YEAR JUBILEE of HOPE PILGRIMAGE *ITALY *POLAND *CZECH REPUBLIC
Sept 15-28. Daily Mass. R/T Airfare from Newark Int’l. Deluxe Hotels. Daily Breakfast/ Dinner. Modern Coach. Guided Tours, Medical Travel Insurance & more. FR TOM LANZA, Tour Chaplain. Call JULIET HOBSON
732-439-2835. Yetjcb@icloud.com
FEAST OF ST. ANNE
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – SUNDAY, JULY 27
The Church of St. Anne in Garwood is celebrating its 100th year of service to the community in 2026. As a run-up to this event, the Centennial Committee is hosting a Food Truck Festival on Sunday, July 27 th from 1 to 5 PM on Second Avenue, between Cedar St. and Walnut St. in Garwood, rain or shine, following the 12 noon Mass. There will be great food, music, a 50/50 raffle and games for kids! The street will be closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate this party. Parking is available behind the Church with entrance and exit through North Avenue.
Come and enjoy great food from: COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER, KONA ICE, ICE CREAM CREATIONS, PAOLO’S KITCHEN, SUMMER MADE FRESH, IL FORNO PIZZA and HOUSE OF CUPCAKES. A great time will be had by all!
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
You can make a difference as a volunteer with
Hackensack Meridian Hospice.
Your kindness and compassion can help others and their families
Be a part of a special team committed to providing supportive end-of-life care
Gain valuable health care experience hospice.volunteer@hmhn.org or call -732-321-7769
Information and Registration for all Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer offerings can be found
on our website: www.msmhope.org. Call us at 908-753-2091 or email us
at msmhope@msmhope.org.
Registration for all offerings is required 10 days in advance to avoid the program being
cancelled. You can register and pay for any program at www.msmhope.org.
Upcoming programs offered by Mount St. Mary House of Prayer in Watchung
Information and Registration for all Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer offerings can be found
on our website: www.msmhope.org. Call us at 908-753-2091 or email us
JULY
Monday, July 9 from 7-7:30pm
VIRTUAL PRAYER FOR PEACE Join us for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer as we pray for peace. Free
Tuesday, July 22 from 9:30-11am
WOMAN TO WOMAN
Women have unique roles in life…wives, mothers, grandmothers, the single life and religious life…We’re pushed and pulled in a thousand directions by responsibilities, stress, loss and joys. Join us as we share heartfelt conversation and prayer to support and empower one another. For all women—young, old, and in between. In Person Program. Freewill offering
Tuesday, July 22 from 7-8:30pm
MAN TO MAN
Men have unique roles in life…husbands, fathers, grandfathers, the single life and religious life…We’re pushed and pulled in a thousand directions by responsibilities, stress, loss and by joys. Where can we find time to reflect on the loss and gain of our lives? For all men—young, old and in between. Join our group over coffee or tea for life affirming discussions and prayer to find God in our lives and to make a difference in our own worlds. Hybrid. Freewill offering
Wednesday, July 23 from 9:30am-3pm
SACRED TIME, SACRED SPACE
A personal, quiet day to meet God in silence and rest in God’s love. The day begins with communal prayer and then you are free to pray and reflect within the House of Prayer and the grounds. Linger for as long as you like until 3pm. Bring bag lunch. In Person Program. $20-$30 as you are able
Saturday, July 26 from 10am-3pm
THE SACRED WORK OF OUR HANDS presented by Kathy Skrupskis
Come, reflect upon, and celebrate the work of your hands. Our hands are an important part of who we are. Our hands remind us of our pain, our passion and our promise. The ‘work’ of our hands is more than making hats & cookies & shawls & blankets. Woven into each are dozens of prayers and heartfelt hugs. You’ve left handprints & heart prints on the lives of others. Take time to dive deeper & reflect on the spirituality of work with your hands. Lunch is included. In Person Program. $20-$30 as you are able