Church of the Annunciation

50 W. Midland ave
Paramus, NJ 07652

United in faith and guided by the Holy Spirit, we are a welcoming community of people, loving, serving, and sharing in the mission of Jeusus Christ

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Holy Week and Easter

- Liturgy & Sacraments
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Read A Message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Newark April 1, 2020

Spiritual Closeness in a Time of Social Distancing: SevenVideo Suggestions

Unable to participate in person, join in online.

We hope we can see each other at the upcoming Liturgies and Easter Mass, however, if you are unable to participate in person, join in online.

Here are some ways to improve your spiritual experience.

Click on the link to the left, "Watching Mass at Home? Here’s 4 Amazing Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Experience."

*Keep vigil on Saturday night. If the weather cooperates, have a bonfire, read some of the readings from the Easter Vigil, and pray in thanksgiving. Christ is risen, even in this strange year.  If you have holy water at home, bless yourselves and give thanks for the gift of your baptism.

Get the children (and adults) ready to follow along with the Mass
MagnifiKid provides a very child friendly booklet that the children can view on their computer or tablet.
Link for the Saturday Night Easter Vigil: "MagnifiKid Easter Vigil"
Link for Easter Sunday "MagnifiKid Easter Sunday"
Link for the "Adult Worship Aide for the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday"  scroll down to the Easter Vigil or Easter

Make a spiritual communion.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive your Body and Blood. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. Stay close to me, Jesus, so that I may be close to all our sisters and brothers, especially those who are most in need of your loving care. Amen.
Here are some ideas for you to celebrate Easter within your family, the domestic church. May this time with your family create “holy moments” in your homes that you will remember and cherish in the midst of our current times.
Easter Food Ideas & Videos & Crafts

Food: How To Make Easter Story Cookies by Catholic Icing
Food: How To Make Resurrection Eggs- 2 Dozen Ideas!
Food: Resurrection Rolls Recipe And Story
Video: He is Risen! The Power of the Resurrection (Formed.org)
Video: The Easter Story
Craft: Way of Light Mini Coloring Book and Bible Study
Coloring Page: What Easter Looks Like Coloring Page