PALM SUNDAY VIRTUAL

On Palm Sunday (April 5) our 8am and 10am Worship Services will be virtual once again. No grand procession this year, but the service will begin with triumph and end in contemplation. The worship concludes with the reading of The Passion story, with no dismissal, no postlude and no ***Virtual** Coffee Hour. We will leave the virtual worship in silence. For logon information, click the photo or see below.

VIRTUAL Maundy Thursday Service

The most dramatic service of the year! Join us ***virtually*** on Thursday, April 9 at 7pm for our Maundy Thursday worship. The word maundy is derived from the Latin "mandatum" which means commandment. Jesus' commandment was to love one another, and we will do this by washing the family meal table and sharing Eucharist. Logon information below or click on the photo.

VIRTUAL Kitchen Conversations: Living Well Through Lent

On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 11:30am our Lenten Book Group will meet **VIRTUALLY** via a Zoom (online video) Conference.

Here is the logon information to join:

Via Computer: https://zoom.us/j/220478668

Via Telephone: 1 (646) 876-9923 - Meeting ID: 220 478 668

VIRTUAL Prayer Time

Via Computer/Smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/936975294

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,936975294#

Via Telephone: +1 646 876 9923 -- Meeting ID: 936 975 294

VIRTUAL Youth Group

A message from Liz Dalton, Mutlti-Church Youth Director: We are living in a time of change and of uneasiness. I believe there is no more important time than now to gather together, even if we have to do it from our own houses. Youth Group will be held every week from 3-5pm on Saturdays, starting March 28. Some weeks we will gather on Zoom, and others we may be on different platforms having a movie or game night, or other virtual activities.

VIRTUAL Good Friday Service

On Good Friday (April 10) 2020 we will virtually share in the Stations of the Cross and the Book of Common Prayer Solemn Collects. For logon information, click the photo or see below. No booklet is needed for this service.

VIRTUAL Social Time

In these times of "social distancing" we want you to stay connected (even if it's virtually) with your Holy Spirit Family. Each Thursday evening at 7pm Father Jerry will host some Social Time (you will be asked to particpate if you login) to "see" your brothers and sisters in Christ as we "fast from public worship." Zoom logon information is the same each week; to acess it click the "Sign of Peace" photo or see below.

VIRTUAL Sunday School Check-In

Our Sunday School Students will gather ***virtually** on Sunday, April 5 at 1pm to check-in with each other. Logon information has been sent to parents. We will offer ***VIRTUAL*** Sunday School every other week at 11:30am beginning on Sunday, April 19.

Welcome to Church of the Holy Spirit!

The red door on an Episcopal (Anglican) Church is traditionally a sign of welcome. Come through the door, and you'll discover that we are a multi-generational, family-centered church. Our congregation worships together, supports each other in times of trouble, celebrates together, and does God’s work in the world. We are open, welcoming, and inclusive. We invite you to join us.

Finding Holy Spirit

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit is located at 36 Gould Street, Verona, and is one block north of Bloomfield Avenue. It is directly across the street from the H.B. Whitehorne Middle School track.

Park in the parking lot and come in the red door. Before each service, you are likely to find our rector standing on the sidewalk or front steps to greet you.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 2:

VIRTUAL Social Time

Friday, April 3:

POSTPONED Fabulous Fish (or Chicken) Fry - Proceeds Benefit Food Pantry

March 17, 2020 UPDATE: Due to the ongoing health concerns with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) this event is being postponed. We are rescheduling the fundraiser for Friday, November 6, 2020. Read more

Saturday, April 4:

VIRTUAL Youth Group

Liz Dalton, multi-Church (with St. Luke's Montclair and St. John's Montclair) Youth Leader, is hosting an online Youth event every Saturday from 3pm to 5pm. Watch for emails with the login information. For questions, email dalton@slechurch.org. Read more

Sunday, April 5:

PALM SUNDAY VIRTUAL

Sunday, April 5:

VIRTUAL Kitchen Conversations: Living Well Through Lent

On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 11:30am our Lenten Book Group will meet **VIRTUALLY** via a Zoom (online video) Conference. Here is the logon information to join: Via Computer: https://zoom.us/j/220478668 Via Telephone: 1 (646) 876-9923 - Meeting ID: 220 478 668 Read more

Sunday, April 5:

VIRTUAL Sunday School Check-In

Tuesday, April 7:

VIRTUAL Prayer Time

Won't you join us for an online one-hour Prayer Time each Tuesday evening at 7pm. If you can join us, use the information below (same logon each week). This will be an opportunity for midweek community prayer while we "fast from public worship." Via Computer/Smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/936975294 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,936975294# Via Telephone: +1 646 876 9923 -- Meeting ID: 936 975 294 Read more

Thursday, April 9:

VIRTUAL Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 9 to Friday, April 10:

VIRTUAL Over-Night Watch

After the ***Virtual*** Maundy Thursday (April 9) Worship, we will ***virtually*** keep vigil in our historic Chapel with an all night watch. The reserve sacrament will be present and worshipers may log onto our Zoom Meeting Room if they would like to sit and pray. Zoom logon information will be shared via email. Read more

Friday, April 10:

VIRTUAL Good Friday Morning Service

On Good Friday (April 10) we share bread from the "reserve sacrament" which was blessed at the Maundy Thursday worship. At 8am we conclude our over-night vigil with a service of Morning Prayer. No booklet is needed for this service. Logon information is listed below or click on the photo. Read more

Friday, April 10:

Good Friday Children's Stations of the Cross CANCELLED*

On Good Friday (April 10) at 10am we offer a Stations of the Cross service for children where the kids carry a large cross in and around the church. The service is very tactile in that kids try on a crown of thorns, touch nails that might have been used in crucifixion, and taste vinegar all of which are reminders of how Jesus suffered before his death. Read more

Friday, April 10:

VIRTUAL Good Friday Service

Friday, April 10:

Good Friday Union Service CANCELLED

On Good Friday (April 10) 2020 we will participate in a joint service with our sisters and brothers at the First Presbyterian Church of Verona. History indicates that "union services," as they were called, began in Verona in 1936 among the various houses of worship. Join us as we resurrect this tradition on this holiest of holy days. Read more

Saturday, April 11:

VIRTUAL Youth Group

Saturday, April 11:

Easter Vigil CANCELLED

Join us for our Vigil Celebration of Easter on the eve before (Saturday, April 11) at 7:30pm when we light the new fire and experience the move from darkness into light. The service begins in the center of our outdoor labyrinth, and then all process into the darkened church where each attendee lights a candle from the new flame. Read more

Sunday, April 12:

EASTER SUNDAY VIRTUAL

Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia! On this festival day, we will have one ***VIRTUAL*** Worship Service at 10am; there will be no 8am Worship Service on Easter Sunday. Logon information listed below or click on the photo. The Alleluia Banner will also be dug up (which was buried on Ash Wednesday) at 9:45am by Father Jerry; kids should logon early. Read more

Sunday, April 12:

Easter Egg Hunt CANCELLED*

After our Easter Sunday (April 12) Worship, we'll gather outside to watch the children gather up the Easter eggs that have been placed around for their discovery and enjoyment (eggs are filled with candy). Read more

Tuesday, April 14:

VIRTUAL Prayer Time

Thursday, April 16:

VIRTUAL Social Time

Friday, April 17:

BINGO Fund Raiser - THIRD Friday CANCELLED

MARCH 22, 2020 UPDATE >>> Due to the ongoing health concerns and the safety of all involved, we will not be hosting a BINGO event for the month of April. Check back on our website for future fundraising events. Stay safe! Read more

Saturday, April 18:

VIRTUAL Youth Group

Sunday, April 19:

FLOWERING SUNDAY CANCELLED

Join us on Sunday, April 19 as we "flower the cross," turning a symbol of pain and suffering into one of rebirth and renewal. Please bring any type of flower or greenery. While some churches "flower the cross" on Easter Sunday, it's been a long tradition at Holy Spirit to embrace this tradition on the Second Sunday of Easter. Read more

Sunday, April 19:

VIRTUAL Sunday School

We will offer ***VIRTUAL*** Sunday School every other week at 11:30am beginning on Sunday, April 19. Logon information has been sent to parents. Read more

Tuesday, April 21:

VIRTUAL Prayer Time

Saturday, April 25:

Holy Spirit Food Pantry Open

The Holy Spirit Verona Food Pantry is open the 4th Saturday of every month from 9-11am. Pantry set-up begins at 8am. The first shift of Volunteers is from 8-10am, and the second shift is 9-11am. Clean-up is at 11am. For more information see: http://holyspiritverona.org/food-pantry Read more

Saturday, April 25:

VIRTUAL Youth Group

Sunday, April 26:

Children's Eucharist - CANCELLED

Once a month, typically the third Sunday (but this month on the FOURTH Sunday), the 10am Eucharist is an interactive/teaching Eucharist. Our Church School students process forward with all the items to help set the table. It is great fun for children of all ages! Read more

Tuesday, April 28:

VIRTUAL Prayer Time

Thursday, April 30:

VIRTUAL Social Time

Friday, May 1:

Deposit Due for Mission Trip 2020

We've booked a Mission Trip (August 2-8, 2020) to Grace House on the Mountain (VA) open to youth and young adults...anyone who has graduated from 8th grade by the time we leave is old enough. We're also extending the invitation to college students and/or college grads, several of whom are Grace House alumni. Friends are also welcome. Read more

Sunday, May 3:

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

Join us on Sunday, May 3 as we join the greater Christian Church in celebrating The Feast of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is given the title in the Gospel of John, and we celebrate this on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You might also see some sheep around the Church (you know the ones from our Christmas Pageant). How many can you find? Read more

Sunday, May 3:

Blood Drive

Holy Spirit Verona will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, May 3 from 9am to 2pm. To schedule an appointment, xxx. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. The Blood Mobile will be located at 36 Gould Street, Verona. Give the gift of life! All Donors will receive the following free health screenings: Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Temp, Iron, Pulse & Blood Type. Read more

Sunday, May 3:

VIRTUAL Sunday School

Join us once agaon for ***VIRTUAL*** Sunday School every other week at 11:30am. On Sunday, May 3, we gather again and logon information has been sent to parents. Read more

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