Ave, Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et hora mortis nostrae. Amen.













Renovations 


Click on picture to begin slide showDuring the summer of 2002, our parish undertook an ambitious renovation project.  The goal of the renovations was to replace the worn carpeting, update the orientation of the Tabernacle and Sanctuary, create a new home--or grotto--for our Blessed Mother, enlarge the music ministry area and enhance accessibility.

The initial planning and funding for this project was begun by our previous Pastor, Fr. Tom Dzurenda.  Fr. Brian Nolan, the current pastor and steward of our parish, is overseeing the renovations in a loving and caring manner, always mindful of what came before yet building for the future.  

In addition to the Church renovations, a prayer garden is also planned directly across from the entrance to the Church building.

The renovations are being performed by Carlo DiCiaula, general contractor, of Solo Construction, Warren, NJ (732) 469-9141, architect Doug Coleman of Beer & Coleman Architects (908) 757-7007 and Meg Poltorak Keyes, Design Consultant.   We are also indebted to the volunteer services of Pat Fittipaldi and parish trustee Anthony Ingrassia.

Construction was completed on schedule and the new church was fittingly re-opened on the feast of Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 22, 2002.

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Mass was celebrated in Father Platt Hall during the renovations.


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