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10/19/2025

In Loving Memory of Fr. Graz

We honor the life and legacy of Fr. Graz, a faithful shepherd, tireless servant, and cherished friend. His voice echoed with compassion, his hands served with humility, and his heart beat with unwavering love for God and His people.

Through every sermon, prayer, and quiet act of kindness, Fr. Graz reminded us what it means to walk in grace. He celebrated our joys, carried our burdens, and stood beside us in every season. His wisdom guided us, his laughter lifted us, and his faith inspired us.

Though he has gone home to be with the Lord, his light remains—burning brightly in the lives he touched and the church he helped build. We will miss him deeply, but we rejoice knowing he now rests in eternal peace, hearing the words he longed for: *“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

ARRANGEMENTS FOR FR. GRAZIANO

Address:
St. Matthew's Church 555 Prospect Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657-2407

Date:
Monday, October 20th - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Visitation Monday, October 20th - 7:00 pm - Vigil Prayer Service
Tuesday, October 21st - 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, October 21st - Burial will follow at George Washington Cemetery in Paramus.

His full obituary is on the Gentile Funeral Home website.

View Gerard J. Graziano's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 7 tribute posts from the community.

10/04/2025

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As I sat looking out over the pews at 8 a.m. mass on Sunday and noticed there were only 18 people in attendance, I suddenly realized why the diocese is looking to do what it is planning to do and that is to possibly merge parishes. What you will hear at the meetings on Saturday, October 11th & 18th is that the plan right now is to possibly merge our parish with St. Joseph parish which is just up the street from us and even possibly also merge us with St. Francis. The reason is the two or three parishes combined into one parish would make the parishes stronger. People have asked me if there is a way to avoid this happening and the answer is yes, but it means filling the pews at each and every one of our Sunday masses every single weekend. Also, it is important that everyone attend one of the meetings on either October 11th or 18th and let your voice be heard on how you feel about the churches being merged. Of course, we also need to pray and not just that it does not happen but if it does happen that we find the positives, which there may be some, for one we would be a larger community; there would be new people to meet. In the end, may God’s will be done. Pray for the parish, pray for one another and pray for me please.

God Bless you and have a wonderful week, Fr. Michael

08/16/2025

We are looking for people to volunteer to be Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers for Sunday masses. We are truly short-staffed in these important ministries. If you would be willing to volunteer, please call the rectory. Thank you.