Church of the Little Flower
Pastoral Letters
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.
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Pastoral Letters
Hear from Fr. JC Merino each week as he addresses various topics, including moral and ethical issues, doctrinal issues, current events at Little Flower, and Catholic Christian living.
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Little Flower News and Events
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Silent Auction
Check out the auction catalog here
Bidding begins Friday, September 19th at 9 AM
Bidding ends Tuesday, September 23rd at 9 PM
Eternal Bonds
Support Group for those grieving the loss of a child.
September 25
7 - 8:30 PM
RSVP to eternalbonds.lf@gmail.com or
Dan Grossano 908-464-1585
Lunch and Learn - Empowered Caregiver Series
September 29
12:30 - 2 PM
To register, call 800.272.3900 or click here.
This Lunch and Learn will take place inside the Parish Center of the Church.
2025 - 2026 Religious Formation / Confirmation Registration
Register on Community Pass.
Click here for information and 2025 - 2026 religious formation calendars and FAQ's.
Little Flower Cafe - The Mission
October 7, 14 , 21
6 - 8 PM
Parish Center Upper Level Albergue Room
Share your favorite family recipes in this Feast Month as we watch and reflect on the classic movie The Mission.
Sign up here.
Surviving Divorce
10 weekly sessions beginning October 15
7:30 - 9 PM
Support Group for those who are separated or divorced. Open to all denominations | $25 Fee covers all materials.
RSVP to DIVORCEMINISTRY.LF@GMAIL.COM
At Mass:
ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS
September 27 and 28 at all Masses.
Hear from George Esker, parishioner and choir member. Partner and support the Alzheimer's Association in pioneering global research, risk reduction, early detection and quality care.
St. Therese Relic Veneration
October 1st after 9 AM Mass
We all have something that we treasure that belonged to someone important to us or someone we love. A saint’s relic is the same thing, a reminder of the holiness of a saint and their cooperation in God's work. After Mass, you may venerate the relic by touching or kissing the container, while asking for St. Therese to pray for your intention.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4th
3 PM
In the prayer garden, please leash your pets.
Pray the Rosary with Us
October 7 after 9 AM Mass
Join the Little Flower Rosarians as they pray the Rosary in the Prayer Garden.
Honoring and celebrating the mysteries of Jesus' and Mary's lives.
Anointing of the Sick Mass
October 25 at Noon
Anointing of the Sick is appropriate not only for those in immediate danger of death or the elderly, but also for those suffering from physical, mental, or spiritual sickness. The sacrament can be received more than once.
RSVP here by October 17
If you would like to contribute to the luncheon after the Mass click here
Collections:
Mercy House Pajama Drive
October 11 & 12 and 18 & 19
Children in Newark often experience inadequate heating in their homes and are in need of warm PJ's for the coming winter. Drop off your donations size 2T and up in the church Narthex.
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Religious Item Collection
October 12 - 26 (except for Saturdays between 9 and 11 AM).
Bring your unused crucifixes, statues (any size), Rosaries (damaged ok), holy medals and cards, framed pictures, used instruments, and prayer books/breviaries.
(Please No Religious Books/Reading Books/Story Books or Pamphlets/Magazines/DVD’s, VHS Tapes or Wax Candles)
Little Flower Food Pantry
Click here for updates from the Little Flower Food Pantry.
Our food pantry is essential to over 25 families per week who are working poor. While these families work hard, the high cost of living in our area and inflation makes providing for all the needs impossible. Your food donation, which may seem small, is a helping hand in their struggles. We are dangerously low on supplies of: Canned Soup, Vegetables, Beans (canned and bagged), Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, Chef Boyardee, Chili and Stew. Rice, Parmalat, Cereal, Oatmeal, Coffee, Tea, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo/Conditioner, Soap, & Deodorant.
We also take donations of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
Drop off to the pantry located in the church lower level or make a cash donation.
