After being forced to take a year off due to circumstances last spring, our 2021 BABY SHOWER rolls out this weekend in a modified form. Similar to what we did for the Giving Tree, this year’s request list is being provided in an electronic form only. We are using the Sign-Up Genius platform, which doesn’t require a membership for you to access info and select items to donate. You will need to enter an email address to select items from the list. After selecting an item for the list, you will need to decide what works best for you to get the item donated. Options include dropping off the item itself to church or making a financial contribution that Samaritans will use to fulfill your selected item. A couple of the organizations are requesting gift cards only. A couple organizations have requested baby items, as well. All donated items must be dropped off to the lower lobby or the Main Office by 11:30am on Sunday, May 23. The opening message for this event in Sign Up Genius contains information about delivering donated items. Financial contributions to be put toward items for this Drive are welcome, even if you don’t select any specific items from the request list. There is a “Samaritans- Baby Shower” item available in We Share. Please consider using $crip to purchase donated gift cards. Feel free to stop by the $crip table to learn more. Any Baby Shower questions or $crip program questions can be directed to Tammy at tmcconnell@resurrectionparishnj.org.

REGISTRATION FOR CAMPERS OPEN - please register ASAP VBS - Aug 9-13 9:30 - 11:30 am in person and socially distanced! Adult and teen volunteers needed. Applications for all requested no later than June 20. CLICK TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FORMS.

Our High School parishioner, Patrick Williams, is a scout from troop 50 here in town. His project will be renewing the storage building (known as the barn) behind the rectory which is the main storage for much of our decorations and equipment. The building is in need of new flooring, doors and windows in order to make it safe for continued use. Patrick will be in the Narthex during the Masses on April 24 & 25 with plans for his project and will be accepting donations to assist in material purchase. Thank you for your support of Patrick and his Eagle Scout Project which will benefit the parish for years to come.

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development allocates funds to community projects that support the moral and Social Teachings of the Church. Click title to read more.

The remaining four "Art Glass" works have now been installed around the Narthex for all to see. The parish is very grateful to the parishioners who funded this restoration and installation. Click through for locations and explanations of each piece.

The next Virtual Men's Fellowship Meeting via Zoom is scheduled for 5/19/2021 starting at 7:15 PM Dr. Tim Gray and Dr, Ben Akers from Augustine Institute via Formed Publications will discuss the Holy Spirit through Salvation History and the role of Pentecost in our time. You can access the meeting by either clicking on the Zoom Link or entering the Meeting ID and Password in the Zoom application which are listed below: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95961329946?pwd=cXBjNzA5MTg5NFAzSjZXSktRbWl1QT09 Meeting ID: 959 6132 9946 Passcode: 328450 God Bless please contact Deacon Rich at deaconrichardreck@gmail.com or call/text him at 973-714-2952.   Meeting Dates: 2/24; 3/10 & 24; 4/7 & 21; 5/5 & 25; 6/2, 16 & 30. 

All men of the parish are invited. Bring a friend. Come as often as you like! Men’s Prayer Group Weekly Gatherings on Tuesdays Beginning April 6 7:00-8:00pm in the chapel. For more information and RSVP, contact Deacon Rick Van Glahn at rvanglahn@gmail.com

Attention Sisters in Christ, Come join us! It is the perfect time to stop and reflect on your journey through the Easter Season. We will be reading from the Little White Book, the Bible and Matthew Kelly. Share your thoughts or just sit quietly to hear God speak to you. We do not take attendance so come every day or just when you are able to. We will be meeting up till Friday May 21st. If you have any questions email Annette Steele at annetteasteele54@gmail.com Zoom Jesus prayer time 3:00pm-3:30pm every day. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82221054963 pwd=WGZ1OEtFWEVjOUMrdWFHWmxMU1ZSdz09 Meeting ID: 822 2105 4963 Passcode: 757108

Thank you, Parishioner Gerry Papetti. Click for information on the new Charitable Tax Deduction

40 Days for Life Prayer Chain 40 Days For Life runs Ash Wednesday February 17 through Palm Sunday March 28. Can you spare one hour a week to pray to protect babies in the womb who are in peril? If so, please contact Frances Spilman of Morris County Right to Life to volunteer to pray during our Lent 40 Days for Life campaign being held at the Planned Parenthood Morristown from 7am to 7pm daily. Sign up online HERE, contact her by email (44lifeus@gmail.com) or phone: 973-627-1654. You can make a huge difference for babies and their families. Click photo to see flyer for more information.

Friday January 22, 2021 marks the 48th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Bishop Sweeney has designated that day a Day of Prayer and Fasting to end abortion.  Let us pray and remember the millions of lives lost to abortion and pray for those left to suffer the tragic effects. We are committed to protecting all life from conception to natural death and will work actively to safeguard the laws to protect and defend the fundamental dignity of all people. Let us ask our Blessed Mother, Protectress of the Unborn, to intercede on our behalf that these efforts to end abortion are guided by mercy, compassion, and above all charity.

Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. The year began December 8, 2020, and concludes on December 8, 2021, according to a decree authorized by the Pope. The decree states that Pope Francis had established a Year of St. Joseph so that “every member of the faithful, following his example, may strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete fulfillment of God’s will. In addition to the decree, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday dedicated to the foster father of Jesus. He explained in the letter, entitled Patris corde (“With a father’s heart”) and dated December 8, that he wanted to share some “personal reflections” on the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Samaritan Scrip program has been revamped during the pandemic and remains a vital way to support the parish's community outreach programs. We encourage all parishioners to utilize Samaritan Scrip for their shopping needs.

2020 has been a difficult year for all of us and we are again in operation (since July), but no longer delivering or picking up from inside residences. We’ve been furnishing homes for Morris County neighbors-in-need 13 years Now we are turning to you — the residents we serve.

Congratulations and job well done to all who made our first ever “Advent in Lights” drive thru event a huge success. Many hours of planning and preparation brought to life an evening filled with joy, wonder, and especially community-building with over 50 teen and adult volunteers. More than 250 cars carrying multiple passengers of all ages traveled near and far to journey through this unique experience.

“Your old Father George thanks you for your cards, thoughts, and all the prayers that followed, they got me through - so farewell to Covid -19, may it never reappear. May God Bless you always. Alleluia.”

Resurrection Parish welcomes our across the street neighbors at “Hope Church” for their Sunday afternoon worship.  Now that the weather is turning colder the “Hope Church” outdoor Sunday Service is moving indoors to our main worship space here at Resurrection.