Dear Parishioners,
Greetings to you all! Christmas is a Season of Joy, Peace and Hope. It is Season of Joy because of the Joy of the Birth of the Lord. It is on this day the Angels announced to the Shepherds that the era of Peace had begun at the Birth of the Savior. “Glory to God in the highest heaven and Peace on earth to those with whom he is well pleased.” Therefore, every Christmas invites us to share our JOY with others especially the poor and homeless, and become the messengers of PEACE to the world.
As we march towards 2026, We are proud to stand as a Catholic Community in Salem County moving forward bringing the message of Christ alive. 2025 was a remarkable year for our Parish. We have very vibrant Ministry groups, Social groups and Prayer groups in both English and Spanish communities. We have revived the Bus trips organized once in 3 months to bring us together for social, entertainment and spiritual events outside of our Parish. The Altar Floor in Saint Mary’s Church looks gorgeous now with the new white marbles. I thank all the Parishioners for your valuable contributions to the development of our Parish. The Staff members’ contribution of work, the Volunteers’ contribution of service and the Ministry groups’ contribution of support to our Parish have brought a new life to our Parish. Thank you all. May our Patron Saint, Saint Gabriel the Archangel bring us all, through his intercession, health and wealth, Joy and Peace and blessing filled New Year 2026.
May the PEACE and JOY of CHRISTMAS be with you and your family.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026.
Rev. Jerold C Mariastanislaus,Pastor,
Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish
CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday, 12/24/2025
4 pm Corpus Christi Church English
4 pm Saint Mary’s Church English
8 pm Corpus Christi Church Spanish
12 am Corpus Christi Church– MIDNIGHT MASS English
CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, 12/25/2025
9 am Corpus Christi Church English
11 am Corpus Christi Church English
NEW YEAR DAY Thursday, 01/01/2026
8.30 am Corpus Christi Church English
12 pm St Mary's Church English
7 pm Corpus Christi Church Spanish
2025 Halloween Bingo Presented by the Social Committee.
Father Cruz blesses the new marble installed on the Altar area in
 St Mary's Church, Salem.
Many thanks to all who participated, volunteered, donated, attended our Parish Feast Day. It is you who make this a special day.
Congratulations IMEC Graduates
Felicidades Graduados de IMEC
Save the Date
Saturday September 27th, 2025 4pm Mass
St Gabriel Feast Day Celebration
More info to follow
Our Annual Fund-raiser to benefit the Parish of St Gabriel the Archangel
Our Easter Vigil celebration starts at 8:30pm
The Easter Triduum is the period encompassing the evening of Holy Thursday through the evening of Easter Sunday, is actually one single, continuous liturgical act, focusing on the Paschal Mystery of Christ's death and Resurrection. The Triduum is the most important liturgical celebration of the year for Catholics.
Thank you to:
Deacon Joe Farro
For the inspiration you brought to us through your words and prayers
Bishop Joseph Williams - Confirmation 2025
Congratulations to all new and continuing Lectors who have attended and completed our Lector Training. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with St Gabriel Parish.
Gerri Belsito, Pat Bomba, Jeannie Cantino, Mary DiNuncio, Andrea Dost, Margo Dougher
Dolores Durr, Hubert Fernandes, Terri Hogate, Gerry Jones, Peggy Lee Kirby,
Peggy Nicolosi, William E. Ruff, Rich Watson.
50 year Anniversary of the shooting of Father Thomas J. Quinlan
Lent
Merry Christmas from St Gabriel the Archangel Parish
WELCOME
ONE FAMILY IN CHRIST
Special Announcement
We welcome Peggy Nicolosi as the newest member of our Parish Finance Council. With experience in the school board she will be a great asset for us. Thank you, Peggy, for stepping up and sharing your time and talent with
St. Gabriel Parish.
St Gabriel the Archangel Feast Day Mass September 28, 2024
Easter Vigil 2024 Father Cruz with Candidates Blessing Water with the Easter Candle before Baptism.
Click below to download your Registration Form
Upcoming
Church office will be closed Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th
for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Advent Penance Service Is Thursday Dec 4th from 5:30-7pm Corpus Christi Church
Lunch with Santa will be Saturday December 6th 12noon to 1:30pm
in Corpus Christi Hall
The Christmas Giving Tree will be placed on Thanksgiving weekend Nov 29th/30th
Please return gifts with tag attached by Sunday December 14th
This year to benefit Local Families, Veteran's, Cornerstone Pregnancy and Senior Ministries.
Please see Bulletin for details of these and all events in our parish.
We are updating our Parishioner database. New forms will be available to fill out and update your information for our parish. Hopefully this will make communication with you easier and keep you better informed of activities in our Church Community.
Friday Morning Prayer Group
Every Friday 11:00a
Thursday night prayer group
Thursdays 7:00pm Chapel
Please pray for those on our sick and deceased list
Miraculous 54-Day Mercy Sunday Rosary Novena beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Divine Mercy Sunday. If you would like to receive the daily reminders with the links to audio and video please click the Choose Your Groups button below and select the group 54-Day Mercy Sunday Rosary Novena.
WHY RETURN TO MASS?
YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES
“God’s first language is silence.” ~Cardinal Robert Sarah
Will you answer the call to SERVANT LEADERSHIP?
By virtue of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ there is a natural outpouring of service. Jesus expressed His love for us in unconditional and sacrificial ways. With our cooperation, in humility, Jesus transforms us into a reflection of God to the world.
When you offer your service to the Church, Jesus uses this to help you grow even closer in relationship with Him. It helps you to grow in obedience to His Will. God expects of us to selflessly give in the service of others, being His hands and feet. Our result is an execution of Jesus' prayer for unity of His church and a personal satisfaction of purpose and fulfillment.
When we lead by the light of faith, we become a living witness to others by following Jesus' example.
There are so many ways to offer use of our gifts and talents in service to our parish through assistance with the Mass, participating in ministries, volunteering in the office (these are a few examples). There is room for all to build up the community through our relationship with Christ.
Please pray about how God is calling you to join in the mission of our Parish and meditate on these scriptures:
Mark 9:35
Matthew 20:25-28
Philippians 2:5-7
Romans 5:8-11
1 John 4:9-10
1 Corinthians 12-13
1 Peter 5:6
John 17
Please contact the office with your availability.
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