A Note From Fr. Larry
I am writing this note on Ash Wednesday. Today, we join Catholics from around the world in beginning the penitential season of Lent, the season of 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to prepare us to celebrate the sacred liturgies of Holy Week culminating in the joy of Easter Sunday The following are several Read More ...
Pastor’s Letter Concerning Parish Stewardship: Time, Talents, Treasure
Dear Parishioners of HNJ Parish, My Pastor’s Report for the 2021/2022 Parish Fiscal Year was included in our Bulletin for December 4, 2022. Near the end of that report, I indicated that I would be communicating with you in January of 2023 about the Brooklyn Diocese’s ongoing Stewardship Program, which is the subject of this Read More ...
Carta Del Párroco Sobre La Corresponsabilidad Parroquial: Tiempo, Talentos, Tesoro
Estimados feligreses de la parroquia HNJ, El Informe de mi párroco para el año fiscal parroquial 2021/2022 se incluyó en nuestro Boletín del 4 de diciembre de 2022. Cerca del final de ese informe, indiqué que me comunicaría con usted en enero de 2023 sobre el Programa de mayordomía en curso de la Diócesis de Read More ...
Introducing FORMED – The Catholic Faith. On Demand.
September 2022 Dear Parishioners of Holy Name, The current Eucharistic Revival emphasizes the importance of attending Mass in person (especially on Sundays) because the Eucharist is, of course, the “source and summit of Christian life.” While never losing sight of that reality, the Church continues to encourage Catholics to use new tools to grow in Read More ...
Holy Name Father’s Guild – Spring 2023 Sports
T-BALL Co-ed between the ages of 4 & 7 years old. Games played on our lady’s field during weeknights. Players: https://tinyurl.com/fh27je2b Coaches*: https://tinyurl.com/ys823nm7 GIRLS SOFTBALL Games are typically played on the weekends in Prospect Park with practices typically held on weeknights. Age requirements for the below Divisions are as of April 30, 2023. MUSTANG – Read More ...
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy
Grades PreK-3 through 8 St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy is accepting registrations for Preschool through Grade 8 for the 2022 – 2023 School Year. Please go to the Academy’s web site for details for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 8. Go to the NYC Department of Education Portal at myschools.nyc to register children for Read More ...
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
The OCIA program (formerly known as RCIA) prepares adults to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Religious instruction will be available this Fall for adults who wish to be baptized Catholic, as well as those who are already members of the Catholic Church, but were never able to receive the fullness of Read More ...
Sacraments for the Homebound or Ill
Fr. Larry is available to administer the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, and the Anointing of the Sick either at home or in a hospital. All three of these Sacraments are grace and salvation-filled opportunities for spiritual (and sometimes physical) healing, nourishment, and peace. Please note that it is preferable to have a priest visit before Read More ...
BISHOP BRENNAN’S PASTORAL LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL REGARDING THE SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UNDO ROE V WADE
Bishop Brennan’s June 24, 2022 pastoral letter to the faithful regarding the Supreme Court decision to undo Roe v Wade is available on the Diocese of Brooklyn web site. Click here to view the letter. ...
National Eucharistic Revival
Our Bishop Robert Brennan has asked pastors to advise everyone that the three-year National Eucharistic Revival officially began on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, 2022. Bishop Brennan also asked that everyone be directed to watch his brief message to the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens about the Revival. Please view the Bishop’s message as soon as Read More ...
Holy Name Food Pantry
Serving the Community Since 1987 Our next food distributions will be: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, February 25 and March 11 & 25 The Food Pantry continues to need cereal, cooking oil, flour, and sugar. Thank you to the Brooklyn Quilters for their February food and monetary donations. ...
HNJ Church is OPEN for Masses, Prayer and Other Sacraments
HNJ Church remains OPEN for our full Mass and prayer schedule, as well as Funerals, Baptisms and Weddings. Mass Schedule: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.* Saturday: 9 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.* (Spanish), 10:30 a.m.*, Noon. Masses noted with * are also live streamed on our Facebook page. Church Open for Private Prayer: Read More ...