Clergy Staff & Leaders

Vestry Lunch with Our Bishop

Sunday, September 30

Members of the Vestry and our Diocesan Convention Deputies will gather for a meal with The Right Rev. Carlye Hughes after her visit to Holy Spirit Verona on Sunday, September 30.  This lunch will utlize our lower level kitchen and the front room of the lower level.

Yard Sale Leaders' Meeting

Monday, September 10

The leaders of the upcoming mega Yard Sale will gather to plan for the day of the event.

Our New Bishop Will Visit!

Sunday, September 30

On Sunday, September 30, the newly elected Dicoese of Newark Bishop will visit Holy Spirit Verona.  The Right Rev. Carlye Hughes will preach and celebrate at our 10am service, meet with the congregation during Coffee Hour and conclude her visit with a lunch with the Vestry and Diocesan Convention representatives.  Mark you calendars!

Creative Beginnings Preschool Spots Available

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 12:57pm
Creative Beginnings Preschool

Our lower level tenant, Creative Beginnings Preschool (http://cbpverona.com/), has openings for their upcoming school year for 2 1/2 to 5 year old children.  Half-day and full-day programs available.

Contact Kim McDermott at (973) 239-2242 to schedule a tour.

Consecration of the XI Bishop of Newark

Saturday, September 22
Bishop-Elect Carlye Hughes

All are welcome to attend the ordination and consecration of the Rev. Carlye J. Hughes as the XI Bishop of Newark. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preside at the service on Saturday, September 22 at 11am at NJPAC in Newark.

Farewell Lunch for Bishop Mark and Marilyn Beckwith

Saturday, September 8
Bishop Mark Beckwith and Marilyn Olson

In recognition of their 11 years of service to the people of the Diocese of Newark, the Transition Committee is holding a luncheon honoring Bishop Mark Beckwith and Marilyn Olson on September 8, 2018 at the Skylands Event & Conference Center in Randolph.

The gathering begins at 11 AM. At 11:30 AM there will be a service of nonday prayer, followed by the luncheon.

Being A Beloved Community of Active Citizens

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 8:05am
Holy Spirit Verona Mission Trip 2018

In July 2017, I joined eleven Verona residents on a Mission Trip to Grace House on the Mountain in St. Paul, VA.  This Episcopal Church sponsored organization hosts groups of caring individuals weeks at a time to complete construction projects in the surrounding towns and neighborhoods.  Grace House is owned and operated by the Diocese of SW Virginia, but is open to any group of active citizens wanting to make a difference.

Will You Wrestle With Me?

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 11:14am
Jacob and God

“When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him.” – Genesis 32:25

Will you wrestle with me? by Father Jerry (FJ) Racioppi

Probably not a question you would expect me to ask, but you are sure to know that I am not speaking about physical wrestling.  My question really is: Will you let me walk with you as we wrestle with faith together? 

Verona Interfaith Dinner

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:41pm

Holy Spirit Verona was a part of an interfaith meal on Saturday, June 9 with four Verona houses of worship.  Read about the event in an article written by Father Jerry for the Diocesan E-newsletter, The Voice, or on myVeronaNJ. 

Members of Verona Clergy Welcome Islamic Center

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:11am
Father Jerry, Dr. Montster Awad and Father Joe D'Amico at Memorial Day 2018

Members of the Verona Clergy Council held a meeting on Wednesday, June 6 with Dr. Montaser Awad, President of the Verona Islamic Center and other members of this new Verona house of worship.  These neighbors were formally welcomed and a wonderful dialogue ensued about how we might support one another.  A formal letter of welcome was signed and presented by members of the Verona Clergy Council.  Click here to review the letter. 

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