St. Lucy's Church The National Shrine of Saint Gerard

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⛪️ Welcome to St. Lucy’s Church ⛪️
The National Shrine of St. Gerard
Home to the Annual Feast of St.
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Gerard
Please Visit Us: 118 Seventh Ave. Newark, NJ 🙏
PHONE: 973-803-4200
EMAIL: [email protected]

06/18/2026

Efficacious Novena to Sacred Heart of Jesus:

I. O my Jesus, You have said:
"Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you." Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of... (here name your request).
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be to the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

II. O my Jesus, You have said:
"Truly I say to You, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you."
Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father for the grace of.. (here name your request).
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be To the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

III. O my Jesus, You have said:
"Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away."
Encouraged by Your infallible words I now ask for the grace of... (here name your request).
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be to the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of You, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your tender Mother and ours.
Pray the Hail, Holy Queen and add:
Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

Prayer To the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart of Jesus, today I wish to live in You, and to be strengthened by Your grace. Keep me from sin and strengthen me by helping me to keep watch over those faults that are the source of my sins. I ask You to do this, Jesus, through Mary, Your Immaculate Mother. Amen.

MEMORARE TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUSRemember, O most kind Jesus, that none who have had recourse to Your Sacred Heart, ...
06/17/2026

MEMORARE TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Remember, O most kind Jesus, that none who have had recourse to Your Sacred Heart, implored its assistance, or called for mercy, have ever been abandoned.
Filled, and aımated by this same confidence, O divine Heart, Ruler of all hearts, fly to You, and oppressed beneath the weight of my sins, I prostrate myself before You.
Despise not Your unworthy child, but grant me, - pray, an entrance into Your Sacred Heart.
Sustain me in all my combats and be with me now, and at all times, but especially in the hour of my death.
O gracious Jesus! O amiable Jesus!
O loving Jesus!
Amen

Whether you marched with the St. Lucy’s Cadets or cheered from the stands, we invite you to join us for a memorable afte...
06/17/2026

Whether you marched with the St. Lucy’s Cadets or cheered from the stands, we invite you to join us for a memorable afternoon of friendship, reminiscing, and celebration. Reconnect with old friends, share stories from the field, and relive the excitement of the drum & bugle corps activity that played such an important role in our younger years. Family, friends, and fans are welcome!

$45 per person includes an Italian buffet. (Pay by Aug 20)

To reserve your spot, contact:
[email protected]

Thank you JOE BATTISTA, for organizing this 9/26 reunion! Members, help make it a success by attending! Let’s spread the word starting now!

What to expect

Joe Battista has arranged for an Italian Buffet luncheon to be held in the Church Basement, with an opportunity to visit the Museum of the Old First Ward, which includes a special section dedicated to the St. Lucy’s Cadets.

There is plenty of FREE on-premises parking available.

St. Lucy’s Church and The National Shrine of St. Gerard are truly beautiful and well worth the visit!

Buffet includes fried calamari, buffalo wings, penne vodka pasta, sausage & peppers, egg plant parm, chicken fingers, fries, salad, cake, soda, water & beer. You can also BYOB if preferred.

The 12 Promises given to Saint Margaret Mary by the Sacred Heart, telling her how He would help those who would devote t...
06/16/2026

The 12 Promises given to Saint Margaret Mary by the Sacred Heart, telling her how He would help those who would devote themselves to Him:
1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.
I will establish peace in their houses.
3. I will comfort them in all their afflictions.
4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death.
5. I will bestow a large blessing upon all of their undertakings.
6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Tepid souls shall grow fervent.
8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.
9. 1 will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored.
10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened of hearts.
11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
12. I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who receiveHoly Communion on the First Fridays of nine consecutive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their sole refuge in their last moment.

06/16/2026

United in faith. United in prayer. United in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Friday night, hundreds of Catholics from across the Archdiocese gathered for the Thanksgiving Mass following the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Moments like these remind us that our faith is alive, and our Church is strong. Friday night, parishioners from across t...
06/15/2026

Moments like these remind us that our faith is alive, and our Church is strong. Friday night, parishioners from across the Archdiocese gathered for the Thanksgiving Mass following the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. May the Sacred Heart bless our nation. Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in You.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart includes various practices aimed at paying homage to Jesus. One popular devotion is the Fir...
06/15/2026

Devotion to the Sacred Heart includes various practices aimed at paying homage to Jesus. One popular devotion is the First Friday Devotion, where Catholics receive Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months, as Jesus requested to St. Margaret Mary. This practice makes reparations for the sins committed against the Heart of Christ and enables us to grow closer to him. Jesus promised St. Margaret Mary that he to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; my Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

What a beautiful and historic celebration! Pictured here are our clergy and some of our parishioners at the Thanksgiving...
06/14/2026

What a beautiful and historic celebration! Pictured here are our clergy and some of our parishioners at the Thanksgiving Mass for the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. More photos and video from this incredible night coming soon!

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus began in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, but became more prominent through our...
06/14/2026

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus began in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, but became more prominent through our Lord’s private revelations to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the seventeenth century. Between 1673 and 1675, St. Margaret Mary, a nun in the Visitation Convent at Paray-le-Monial, France, received several visions of Jesus. In these visions, Christ revealed his Heart as a symbol of his boundless love for humanity and emphasized the need for people to return his love through devotion and prayer.

Happy Feast Day St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. While many know him as th...
06/13/2026

Happy Feast Day St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. While many know him as the saint people pray to when they’ve lost something, he is also the patron saint of domestic animals, fishermen, and good harvests. These roles make him especially meaningful to people living in the countryside who rely on the land and water for their livelihood.

St. Anthony was born in Portugal in 1195. He became a priest and joined the Franciscan order. He was very intelligent and an excellent speaker, but he also had a deep love for the poor and those in need. Anthony lived simply, just like many farmers and rural workers. He walked among them as one of them. This connection made him close to rural people and their way of life.

For rural families, animals such as cows, goats, chickens, and sheep are essential. They provide milk, eggs, meat, and help with farming tasks. St. Anthony is known for protecting animals. Many people pray to him when their animals are sick or in danger.

It is common in some rural communities to bless animals on or near his feast day, June 13. These blessings are a way of thanking God for the animals and asking for their health and safety. St. Anthony reminds us that all animals are part of God’s creation and should be treated with care and kindness.

St. Anthony also cared about fishermen and their struggles. There is a famous story about him preaching in the town of Rimini. When the people refused to listen, he went to the sea and began preaching to the fish. Miraculously, the fish gathered and appeared to listen to him.
This story shows that all of creation can reflect God’s glory and respond to His word. It also reminds us that the work of fishermen is important and blessed. When waters are rough or fish are scarce, fishermen can pray to St. Anthony for help and protection.

St. Anthony of Padua is much more than the saint of lost things. He is a true helper and guide for those who care for animals, fish the waters, and grow food from the earth. His prayers and love remain with all who work the land and provide for their families and communities.
On his feast day, and every day, we can turn to him for strength, peace, and hope. May St. Anthony always walk beside us.

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Newark, NJ
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