Welcome to Church of the Holy Spirit!
36 Gould Street, Verona, NJ 07044 • Phone: (973) 239-2850
Via Venmo:
Holy Spirit Verona @Jerry-Racioppi-2 [6663] 
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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! |
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Worship Schedule
Sunday Mornings
8am Quiet Eucharist - Also available via Zoom. 9am Choir Rehearsal (September - June) 10am Choral Eucharist and Sunday School (September - June) - Also available via Zoom and Facebook. Email our office for the Zoom logon passcode information. |
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Book Group on Grief using "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis - starts Thursday, April 30
Join Holy Spirit Verona members and friends in this four-session book group (using "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis) on Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm in-person only meeting April 30, May 14, May 28 and June 18.
For A COPY OF THE BOOK or more information contact Reverend Katherine Rollo at [email protected] or Father Jerry Racioppi at [email protected].
For A COPY OF THE BOOK or more information contact Reverend Katherine Rollo at [email protected] or Father Jerry Racioppi at [email protected].
Fabulous Fish or Chicken Fry **To-Go** - Friday, May 15
On Friday, May 15 from 5:30-7pm, we will host another TO-GO only Fish (or Chicken) and Chips Dinner (prepared by Argyle Catering of Kearny). For reservations, click here to pay online or pay via Venmo (Holy Spirit Verona @Jerry-Racioppi-2 [6663]) or email [email protected] or call (973) 239-2850. Homemade desserts will be included with each meal. Cost is $22 for adults, $14 for children under age 12. Please make reservations by Wednesday, May 13.
Diocesan Confirmation Service: Four Holy Spirit Youth - Saturday, May 16 at 10am
On Saturday, May 16 at 10am at St. George's Maplewood we will have four youth Confirmands receive Confirmation. This will be a Diocesan-wide service, and we ask that you pray for these individuals as they begins yet another chapter on their spiritual journey.
Each Candidate is limited to 6-8 guests, not including their clergy or sponsors/presenters. All others are invited to watch the live streams of the service from home on the diocesan YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Each Candidate is limited to 6-8 guests, not including their clergy or sponsors/presenters. All others are invited to watch the live streams of the service from home on the diocesan YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Next Children's Eucharist is Sunday, May 17 at 10am
We will host another of our Children's Eucharist on Sunday, May 17 at 10am with our Sunday School students assisting Father Jerry at the altar (he needs a lot of help, you know). The 10am Service is sure to be VERY interactive with Father Jerry asking our students questions before the start of the Eucharistic Prayer. It is great fun for children and those young at heart!
Be sure to join us in-person OR via Zoom to participate, pray and probably laugh.
Be sure to join us in-person OR via Zoom to participate, pray and probably laugh.
Next Food Pantry Distribution Day is Saturday, May 23
For the month of May, we will open our Food Pantry on Saturday, May 23, the fourth Saturday of the month. The Pantry will accept Essex County residents only (ID required) as shoppers in the lower level from 9 to 11am. Shoppers will remain in their vehicles with a limited number being invited inside at a time. Home deliveries are still available for Verona/Cedar Grove residents who are unable to visit Pantry; contact our Church Office for arrangements.
The first shift of volunteers is from 8:15-9:45am and the second shift is from 9:45-11:15am. The Food Pantry is typically open the 4th Saturday of every month from 9-11am. For more information see: http://holyspiritverona.org/food-pantry.
The first shift of volunteers is from 8:15-9:45am and the second shift is from 9:45-11:15am. The Food Pantry is typically open the 4th Saturday of every month from 9-11am. For more information see: http://holyspiritverona.org/food-pantry.
Feast of Pentecost Sunday (our feast day) is Sunday, May 24
Church of the Holy Spirit's patron feast day is Pentecost Sunday, May 24 this year; wear RED and invite a friend!
On this festival day we hear scripture in several languages and celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. Time to conclude the 50 Days of Easter!
After service, we share in our famous RED Coffee Hour. Bring something to share!
Invite others to join in the celebration!
On this festival day we hear scripture in several languages and celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. Time to conclude the 50 Days of Easter!
After service, we share in our famous RED Coffee Hour. Bring something to share!
Invite others to join in the celebration!
Join us **IN** the Verona Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 25
On Monday, May 25, 2026, we will once again participate in the Township's Annual Memorial Day Parade. If you're interested in walking or riding, please sign up in the Fellowship Hall and then meet at Everett Field at 9:45 am.
Also, there is usually a contingent of Holy Spirit folks in front of Chase Bank (or former Terry's Drugs) to watch the parade. If you have any questions, please speak with Father Jerry.
Also, there is usually a contingent of Holy Spirit folks in front of Chase Bank (or former Terry's Drugs) to watch the parade. If you have any questions, please speak with Father Jerry.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Next Meets on Wednesday, May 28
For the month of May, our Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather to meditate and knit on Wednesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 28 in our Fellowship Room at 1pm. This is a spiritual practice that benefits the practitioner and those gifted with these sacred mantles. This ministry is nondenominational and open to anyone who is seeking to step away from their daily stresses with an alternative form of meditation. Our dedicated knitters have made shawls, blankets for Baptisms, hats/scarfs for our Food Pantry, prayer patches for Memorial Day and so much more. Please email Rev. Katherine for additional information.
Heavenly Finds Thrift Shop Next Saturday Open Day is June 6
Our Thrift Shop, located at 90 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Livingston is open most Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. Once a month the Shop opens on a Saturday from 10am to 1pm -- for June the date will be Saturday, June 6. Pass by and check out their great deals! If you would like to learn more about the Heavenly Finds Thrift Shop visit heavenlyfinds.org.
Wear Orange Sunday - National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend - June 7
On Sunday, June 7 at both our 8am and 10am worship services we will wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day/Weekend (June 5-7, 2026). For more information, visit wearorange.org. There is much work to be done around this topic, and the voice of the Church has much to offer -- love conquers fear.
Verona Progress Pride Flag Raising - Sunday, June 7 at 12:30pm
The Township of Verona will once again be raising the Progress Pride Flag in the Civic Center, 600 Bloomfield Avenue, this year on Sunday, June 7 at 12:30pm. Churchwarden Jane Eliasof will be offering a prayer and/or a reflection as a part of the ceremony. Join to kick off Gay Pride Month.
Second Friday Fundraiser - Doors Open at 6pm on Friday, June 12
Holy Spirit Verona will host another Friday BINGO Fundraiser on Friday, June 12 at 7pm - our usual second Friday of the month. Doors open and BINGO cards go on sale at 6pm; the first number is called at 7pm. $20 to play 10 Games, which includes $5 Admission and 6 cards per game. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase, and you are welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed and you must be 18 years old to play BINGO.
Additional set of sheets may be purchased for $15 and extra sheets for our cover-all game (Game #10) can be purchased for $5. It's a fun nigh out: you'll laugh, you'll dance, you'll have fun!
Additional set of sheets may be purchased for $15 and extra sheets for our cover-all game (Game #10) can be purchased for $5. It's a fun nigh out: you'll laugh, you'll dance, you'll have fun!
Holy Spirit Serves a Meal at Christine's Kitchen West Orange - Saturday, June 13
We will host a meal at Christine's Kitchen on Saturday, June 13 from 11:15am to 1:15pm. Christine's Kitchen is a feeding ministry at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church West Orange. Parishioners are making sandwiches and desserts. Volunteers are needed at Holy Spirit on Saturday morning o assemble to-go bags, as well as in West Orange on serve the 175 meals. If you can make sandwiches, bake or volunteer please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or email Father Jerry.
Holy Baptism of One Sunday School Student - Sunday, June 14 at 10am
On Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10am we will celebrate the Holy Baptism of one of our Sunday School students, the third child of Scott and Carlos Gutierrez. The service will be in-person and available via Zoom using our regular Sunday Virch information. If you do not already have the passcode, email Father Jerry.
Celebrating our High School Seniors - The Class of 2026 - Sunday, June 14
On Sunday, June 14 at our 10am Worship Services we will celebrate our four graduating high school seniors. We will have them tell us about their future plans, congratulate them on their achievements and bless them in their future endeavors. Go class of 2026!
Heavenly Finds Thrift Shop - Final Open Tuesday for the Season is June 16
Our Thrift Shop, located at 90 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Livingston is open most Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. They will close for the summer after their shift on Tuesday, June 16. The Shop will reopen the Tuesday after Labor Day! If you would like to learn more about the Heavenly Finds Thrift Shop visit heavenlyfinds.org.
Next Vestry (lay leaders) Meeting is Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm via Zoom
The Vestry typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month, and does so via Zoom unless otherwise indicated. For the month of June (the committee is NOT meeting in May), we will gather on the third Wednesday of the month -- June 17 at 7:30pm via Zoom to pray together, discuss the business of the church and enjoy each others' company. All relevant materials will be emailed to members several days before the meeting by Ms. Melissa Dat, Churchwarden.
Holy Spirit Verona Celebrates Fathers' Day - Sunday, June 21
On Sunday, June 21, at the 10am Worship, Holy Spirit Verona will celebrate all male role-models in our lives. Names may be listed at the front of the church (near the pulpit) "In Honor of" or "In Memory of", and a special prayer will be offered.
Recognition Sunday, Part One - We Say Thank You! - Sunday, June 21 at 10am
At the 10am Worship Service on Sunday, June 21 we will say THANK YOU to our dedicated Sunday School Teachers. This will be the final Sunday of our formal "program year" as we move into Summer mode, and it's the last day of classes for Sunday School until September.
Gay Pride Sunday at Holy Spirit Verona - Sunday, June 28
Join us in celebrating Pride Month on Sunday, June 28, as we offer a special prayer for the LGBTQIA+ community at our 8 am and 10 am services and remember that we are all precious children of God. #allarewelcome
Centering Prayer Group - Saturday, July 11 from 10 to 11:30am
Our monthly prayer group gathers to check-in, share Lexio Divina (divine reading) of a piece of Scripture and then practice Centering Prayer. The next gathering will be on Saturday, July 11 at 10am.
If you have any questions, contact Reverend Katherine or Father Jerry.
If you have any questions, contact Reverend Katherine or Father Jerry.
Holy Baptism of a Child - Sunday, July 12 at 10am
On Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 10am we will celebrate the Holy Baptism of the first child of Kevin and Gloria Glenn. The service will be in-person and available via Zoom using our regular Sunday Virch information. If you do not already have the passcode, email Father Jerry.
Holy Baptism of a Child - Sunday, July 19 at 10am
On Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 10am we will celebrate the Holy Baptism of the first child of Andrew and Melissa Toscano. The service will be in-person and available via Zoom using our regular Sunday Virch information. If you do not already have the passcode, email Father Jerry.
Jackals Baseball Game Outings - Friday, July xx and Friday, August xx
Join us at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ for the 6:35pm baseball game of the NJ Jackals vs. the XXX on Friday, July XX and/or the NJ Jackals vs. the XXX on August xx. Cost is xx per ticket. If interested, sign up in Fellowship Room or meet us at the stadium.
For questions, contact Churchwarden Melissa Dat, Father Jerry or email Rev. Katherine.
For questions, contact Churchwarden Melissa Dat, Father Jerry or email Rev. Katherine.
Sunday Altar Flower Dedications - Who do you want to honor?
Would you like to dedicate the Altar Flowers on an upcoming Sunday?
Dedications can be In Memory of someone In Honor of a Special Event or Person or In Thanksgiving for a Blessing?
Choose a Sunday from the list in the Fellowship Room and fill in your name. Email the parish office at [email protected] with your dedication information.
Make payment ($35 suggested) online (e-giving), via Venmo (put “Altar Flowers” in the memo), or write a check.
Dedications can be In Memory of someone In Honor of a Special Event or Person or In Thanksgiving for a Blessing?
Choose a Sunday from the list in the Fellowship Room and fill in your name. Email the parish office at [email protected] with your dedication information.
Make payment ($35 suggested) online (e-giving), via Venmo (put “Altar Flowers” in the memo), or write a check.
"Here Come The Sun" Solar Panel Capital Campaign
In the Spring of 2022, Holy Spirit Verona joined other churches in the Diocese of Newark in an agreement with Performance Solar of Richmond, Virginia. Through this agreement, 20% of the cost of the solar panels AND roof replacement was paid by Performance Solar.
Our roof was replaced prior to the solar installation as it had been determined that our previous roof was over twenty years old. Both the roof replacement AND the solar panel installation were completed by Azimuth Renewable Energy (azimuthrenew.com) of Manasquan, New Jersey.
The solar panel and roof work have been financed through a 20-year loan with the Diocese at 4.75% interest rate. Our hope with this Capital Campaign is the lower the principal on the loan of which was approximately $67,000 for solar panels and $36,000 for the roof. There are different levels to donate: Mercury - $1,000, Venus - $500, Mars - $400, Jupiter - $200.
Each of these will give you the ability to “name” a particular solar panel in honor or memory of someone OR perhaps a particular group (Spiritual Enrichment Group, Prayer Shawl Ministry, etc.). A memorial frame will be hung in the Fellowship Hall with all the dedications.
Visit the e-payment portion of our website, pay via Venmo, send a check, whatever works best for you. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you for helping us make our own energy and make a difference in our environment.
Our roof was replaced prior to the solar installation as it had been determined that our previous roof was over twenty years old. Both the roof replacement AND the solar panel installation were completed by Azimuth Renewable Energy (azimuthrenew.com) of Manasquan, New Jersey.
The solar panel and roof work have been financed through a 20-year loan with the Diocese at 4.75% interest rate. Our hope with this Capital Campaign is the lower the principal on the loan of which was approximately $67,000 for solar panels and $36,000 for the roof. There are different levels to donate: Mercury - $1,000, Venus - $500, Mars - $400, Jupiter - $200.
Each of these will give you the ability to “name” a particular solar panel in honor or memory of someone OR perhaps a particular group (Spiritual Enrichment Group, Prayer Shawl Ministry, etc.). A memorial frame will be hung in the Fellowship Hall with all the dedications.
Visit the e-payment portion of our website, pay via Venmo, send a check, whatever works best for you. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you for helping us make our own energy and make a difference in our environment.
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