
Announcements contained within the weekly bulletins — because of their advanced publication dates — may be inconsistent with this page.
When in doubt, refer to the information as it appears below.
Third Saturday Mass for Recovery and Healing & Anointing of the Sick: The Father Jim McKenna Memorial Fund (https://fatherjimmckenna.org/) is honored to announce that His Eminence, Cardinal Tobin, will be celebrating the Third Saturday Monthly Recovery Mass of Healing at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 21st at the Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter. Traditionally, March is also our Anointing of the Sick so there will be an opportunity to be anointed during the Mass. The Mass will be followed by an open-speaker meeting and refreshments. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. If anyone calls with questions or for more information, feel free to contact by email at lisagladwell@aol.com or by phone at 201-245-5451.
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH in Palisades Park invites all to a LENTEN SPIRITUAL RETREAT. It will be held on Saturday, March 21 in the Church Hall. It will be an opportunity for reflection, repentance, and renewal in preparation for Easter. Guest speaker: Bishop Michael Saporito. All are welcome. No registration is needed. Come for all or part of the day. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Sponsor Certificates: In order to receive a sponsor certificate for a Baptism or Confirmation, you must be an active and contributing member of the Church of the Holy Rosary for at least three months. Completed sponsor certificates must be received before a baptism can be scheduled at our Parish.
Faith Formation (CCD) at Holy Rosary: Please see the information on the Faith Formation page of this website. Registration for the 2025-26 semester is now closed.
Parish Center: The Parish Center is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
The Bergen County Division of Disability Services supports residents with disabilities in achieving their highest potential, recognizing their full involvement and/or inclusion in all aspects of daily living, and promotion community-based living options. Following this mission, the Division provides an array of programs and services that aid persons with disabilities and their families. Please click HERE to see flyers on their various programs.
Archdiocese of Newark
We are His Witnesses: Click HERE for an infographic about this campaign. As of March 4, 2026: Please click HERE for an update from Cardinal Tobin.
“Rejoice in the Lord”: For this newsletter from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., please click HERE.

Thinking Priesthood? Are you being called? Visit the Archdiocese of Newark Office of Priestly Vocations. Call 973-313-6190. Social media @NewarkPriest
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