Never Miss a Single Event

Sign up for our Church eblasts

Call or Text Dave at 201-406-9471

Check back here frequently or with the Rectory

for updates on all events.

We welcome Father M. Kelly as our new Vicar!

we pray that God will bless his ministry to our parish family at Assumption..

THE FAREWELL THAT WAS NOT MEANT TO BE

My dear Family of Assumption Church,

“When I came to you, my brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with lofty words of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. I came to you with fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.” (1Cor 2: 1-5)

The words of St. Paul, above, speak so eloquently as they express my true sentiments and experience from the day I came to you here in Emerson.

On the day I was appointed to Assumption Church, the Vicar General warned me that I was coming to a community that was going through some rough episodes, and that I should remain impartial so that prayerfully, with patience, and a generous spirit try to restore serenity and common understanding.

You welcomed me with open arms and a warm embrace that made me feel at home among you.

As weeks and months went by, we were joined by Fr. Paul and Fr. Eugene, with whom we were able to build a strong spiritual community. I am eternally grateful to all of you for trusting me, for welcoming me into your family, and for letting me serve you even with my personal inadequacy.

To my brother priests, Fr. Paul, who allowed me to thrive along with my talents, and Fr. Eugene for the affirmation of my cooking and the stories we shared, I am profoundly grateful. It is now my prayer and hope that the foundation we have laid as we worked together in unison, will continue to flourish and that Fr. Kelly will transition easily into an already blossoming community.

Your generosity towards the Educational Foundation in memory of my late father, Samuel O. Isinta, and your donations to the Christmas giving tree to support poor families in Kenya, cannot go without mention. I am immensely thankful to all of you who sacrificed to help someone in need. The situation of those in need still continues, and if one is still able to help, you are welcome.

I am leaving this community with a wealth of fond memories and a dear family to me that I will cherish all the days of my life. I marvel at the wonder of your love and confidence in me.

A “Big Thank You” to you ALL.

Pray for me as I will always remember you on the altar.

May God bless you and your families. Bye!

​

Father Chris

​

I am going to reside at:

St. Ann Parish of Transfiguration

103 16th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

Phone- 973-642-4217 or Fax-973-824-4944

Give to the Archdiocese Annual Appeal

Your donation will help to care for the poor; to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to pass on the Faith to the next generations. Thousands of lives in New Jersey are impacted. To help: Mail or drop off your donation to the Assumption Rectory, (Mailbox) or drop your donation in baskets at the entrance of our church.

Amazon Smile

​

Make Church of the Assumption Emerson, NJ your charity and Our Church will receive a percentage of your family's purchases!

Here's how you can help...

Sign-in to  smile.amazon.com  on your desktop or mobile phone browser. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page .

​

Thank you for your support!

Learn to Live Life with Jesus as Your Guide:

New Program Available for Immediate Delivery

With the book, Follow Me: a 30 Day Walk with Jesus, you will be guided through a series of daily activities, which will help you to get to know Jesus in a more personal way. Through this program, with Jesus as your guide, you will learn to live life as He intended and do so on a regular basis.

​

This book was written in response to Jesus’ invitation, as received by our fellow parishioner, Dave Rector, in a private revelation.

​

A portion of the sales of this book will be donated to the Church of the Assumption. To order your copy, visit www.WordSparkMedia.com.

​

“Follow Me” has received the Nihil Obstat / Imprimatur from the Catholic Church.

Sunday Mass / Father Chris' 50th Anniversary
May 23, 2021 

Sunday Mass, May 30, 2021 

Sunday Mass, May 16, 2021 

Sunday Mass, May 9, 2021 

Sunday Mass, May 2, 2021 

Special Update

Please help us with your Weekly Offering

Online Giving:

We rely on your weekly offerings to support the work of our parish and its daily operations.

​

Please remember your Church 

- your help is needed.

​

There are 3 ways to contribute :

1) By setting up online giving through Vanco  

2) By dropping your offering envelope at the rectory during business hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

3) Through a new online GoFundMe Page. Our parish URL is: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/church-of-the-assumption1

​

There are many places on Campus to say the Rosary - Mary's Grotto, The Church, The Rosary Garden at the Spiritual Center or The Gazabo  

​

Come to Pray!

Sunday Mass, April 25, 2021 

Sunday Mass, April 18, 2021 

Sunday Mass, April 11, 2021 

Easter Sunday Mass, April 4, 2021 

Palm Sunday Mass, March 28, 2021 

Spotlight on Ministries

Each week we would like to Spotlight our Ministries here at Assumption Church.

​

Today’s Ministry is Parish Beautification. This ministry ensures that God’s house, both inside and outside is kept maintained and beautiful. This group of volunteers plant seasonal flowers, mulch gardens, maintain shrubs and keep the grounds & gardens beautiful from spring through fall. They also do minor repairs and paint both inside and outside, maintaining the grotto, gazebo, and some of the benches. If you enjoy gardening, painting, or have pride in how the “House of God” looks, we could use your help. New members, both men and women, are welcome. Contact the Rectory.

Spiritual Exercise

​

Catholic Social Teaching is the body of teaching by the pope, bishops, and other church leaders addresses the most fundamental questions of human coexistence: Who are we? What do we owe one another? How should we live together? How can we establish peace and freedom for all?

​

Here is how to live Catholic Social Teaching:

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

The Catholic belief in the life and dignity of the human person is the foundation of our moral vision. All life is sacred, and all people must be treated with dignity.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Participation in family and community is central to our faith and to a healthy society. From this foundation people participate in society, fostering a community spirit and promoting the well-being of all, especially those who are poor or vulnerable.

Rights and Responsibilities

The Catholic Church teaches that every person has a right to life as well as a right to those things required for human decency. As Catholics, we are responsible for protecting these fundamental human rights in order to achieve a healthy society.

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

As Catholics, we are called to pay special attention to the needs of poor people. We can follow Jesus’ example by making a specific effort to defend and promote the dignity of those who are poor or vulnerable and to meet their immediate material needs.

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

The Catholic Church teaches that the basic rights of workers must be respected: the right to productive work, to fair wages, and to private property, and the right to organize and join unions and to pursue economic opportunity. Moreover, Catholics believe that the economy is meant to serve people, not the other way around.

Solidarity

Because God is our Father, we are all brothers and sisters with the responsibility to care for one another. This spirit of solidarity unites all people whether they are rich or poor, weak or strong. It also helps to create a society that recognizes that we live in an interdependent world.

Care for God’s Creation

God is the creator of all people and all things, and he wants us to enjoy his creation. We are called to make the moral and ethical choices that protect the ecological balance of creation both locally and worldwide.

Watch this Video Series 

Find Intimacy with God - 

With the clear teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's Lectio series, Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the discipline of Lectio Divina to show you how to make prayer an effective effort of love and intimacy.

​

Sign up at www.AssumptionEmerson.formed.org for 

free, compliments of Church of the Assumption

Click Image 

For our Sunday

Sabbath Guide

​

11 Questions to Ask Your 

Kids instead of "How was your day? 

We begin by Building the Kingdom of God in ourselves through prayer. We will strive to be docile to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to form us and inspire us with deeper love and desire for God. Click photo for to learn more.

Click Image 

See Catholic Response to Injustice

​

Click Image 

New Resources for:

Living the Faith at Home

during the Coronavirus

Your Generous Donations are Needed

​

Helping the Healers 

www.helpingthehealers.com

As of May 2nd, they have made and donated 1,733 Masks to healthcare workers in our area. Please go to their website to donate. They are also seeking batting fabric for surgical masks, which you can find on Amazon.com.

​

Help Us, Help Those in Need

We’d like to introduce the Assumption Cares Ministry

This ministry began because people have reached out and offered to serve.

Our goal is to connect “high-risk” people in need in the Emerson Community with people who can help.

 We hope you will help us to:

1. Get the word out to any neighbor or friend - have them call us

2. Become a Volunteer

(All Volunteers must be willing to let us share your name and phone number with a person in need)

If you have a request or would like to Volunteer, please email srector@assumptionacad.org or call the Rectory at 201-262-1122.

We hope to have a list of “Services Needed” on www.AssumptionEmerson.org 

​

8 Ways to Be Active in Your Faith

​

1. Watch Mass as a family at home at www.facebook.com/assumptionemerson

​

2. Read Scripture. In addition to your Bible, a number of Catholic resources have granted free access to their online catalogs during this time. These include Liturgical Press, Magnificat and The Word Among Us. Visit their websites to see readings, reflections and more.

​

3. FaceTime grandparents so they can see their grandkids smiling! Send photo texts to aunts and uncles and let them know you’re thinking about them.

​

4. Keep yourself grounded. Visit Ascension Press for some great podcasts from Edward Sri, Father Mike Schmitz, and Father Josh.

​

5. Reflect on what you miss. Did you notice how much more you wanted to go to Mass when you were told you can’t? This is a time to cultivate our gratitude for the freedoms we have enjoyed our entire lives.

​

6. Listen. Try Relevant Radio.

​

7. Create with others in mind!  Nursing Homes have been hit tremendously hard. Visitors aren’t allowed and group activities have shut down. Sends notes of love and support to area seniors on lockdown because of COVID-1, email srector@assumptionacad.org. We will make sure they know you are praying for them.

​

8. Practice gratitude daily. Instead of focusing on what we’ve lost, be thankful for what we have.

Online Mass Offering

Online Mass Offerings

• Follow Church of the Assumption on Facebook for Livestream Sunday Mass with our Pastor, Father Paul or our Vicar, Father Chris

• EWTN Live Sunday Mass Schedule

       8am and 12pm,

       Catholic TV.org

       7 pm & 11:30 pm -  Sunday Mass  with Father Kevin Regan from America's           Catholic Church, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate                 Conception in Washington, DC.

• Pope Francis | Daily Mass from the Vatican (rebroadcast 12:30 pm)

• CatholicTV Mass with Bishop Robert Reed (rebroadcast 7 & 11:30 pm) from CatholicTV's Chapel of the Holy Cross

Online Mass Reflections

• 4th Sunday in Lent Reflection by Jeff Cavins 

• Mass Reflections with Tim Gray 

       Sign up at , its free.

Ways to Keep the Lord's Day Holy

Ways to Keep the Lord’s Day Holy During Social Distancing

​

• Watch a Livestream Mass with Father Paul or Father Chris today!

• Read Father Paul’s Letter to the Parishioners 

• Say a prayer of Spiritual Communion (See below)

• Watch the Sunday Mass Reflections through Formed.org and Ascension Press.

• Read the Sunday Readings as a Family

• Reach out to support neighbors by phone

• Pray the World Rosary to End the Pandemic

A Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there. And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Call our Rectory

​

Call for an appointment

at 201-262-1122 

to pray or speak

with a Priest.

​

​

A Gift for You and Your Family from Church of the Assumption

Enjoy a free subscription to FORMED.org - an incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content,  all in one place!

With FORMED, you can:

• Prepare for Sunday  Mass by watching an insightful five-minute videos 

• Enjoy movies with your family that are both nourishing  and entertaining

• Enrich your marriage with the award-winning video series Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage

• Help your children grow in character and embrace the beauty and wonder of the Faith

FORMED provides amazing  content 24/7 for you to grow in your faith.

It’s FREE and EASY to Register!

1. Go to www.assumptionemerson.formed.org

2. Click “Register Now”

3. Enter your name, email address, and desired password

4. That’s it! You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! We recommend you start with Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist

Share Your Faith:New Evangelization Ministry

Want To Help Others Grow In Their Faith Journey? 

If you have a personal relationship with Christ and want to grow closer to The Lord, we hope you will consider joining our Evangelization Committee.

​

This NEW Ministry will be initiating an ongoing new effort to help others grow in faith.

We ask just 1 - 2 hours of your time per month.

For more information, please call Susan Rector at 201-290-8756, or e-mail her at susanr@mrcmedical.net.

Our Mission, Every Day

"Bringing the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to You and Everyone Else.

Share the Journey, Don’t Go it Alone!"

Share Our Vision

After many months, and with the support of the Pastoral Council and The Pastoral Council Marketing Committee our new Vision and Mission Statements have been introduced. Integral to our Vision and Mission is the concept of the Pillars and Planks - the elements that will help us build Church by: Enriching the lives of our parish members; Reaching out to others; And moving into the future.

If you have not picked up the launch booklet we encourage you to download it here.

Read it. Pray with it. God Bless you all.