Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese] is a Roman Catholic Portuguese parish community located at 403 Spring Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. The faith community welcomes people to celebrate Mass together in a Catholic setting, with Portuguese-language liturgies offered throughout the week.
The church is part of the Newark Rite and follows the Roman-Latin tradition. Directions to the church are available for visitors traveling via US-1 and US-9 northbound.
Church Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Church | Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese] |
| Address | 403 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 |
| Phone | (908) 355-3810 |
| Rite | Newark Rite: Roman-Latin |
| Language | Portuguese and English, according to the listed Mass schedule |
We invite you to celebrate Mass with us at Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese]. We are located in Elizabeth, NJ; Directions to our church can be found here. Please note that Mass times are listed below. The faith community of Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese] welcomes you!
Mass Times
The available parish listing gives the following schedule for Masses at Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese]. Portuguese is specified for most of the listed celebrations.
| Day | Mass time | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:30pm | Portuguese |
| Sunday | 7:30am | Portuguese |
| Sunday | 9:00am | Portuguese |
| Sunday | 10:30am | Not specified |
| Sunday | 12:00pm | Portuguese |
| Monday | 7:30pm | Portuguese |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm | Portuguese |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm | Portuguese |
| Thursday | 7:30pm | Portuguese |
| Friday | 7:30pm | Portuguese |
Sunday provides the widest range of worship times, with celebrations at 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm. The weekday schedule lists an evening Mass at 7:30pm from Monday through Friday.
Parish Worship and Sacramental Life
The Sacraments of the Catholic Church, “instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, are efficacious signs of grace perceptible to the senses. Through them divine life is bestowed upon us.”[1] They assist individuals in their spiritual progress and growth in holiness. The sacraments contribute to the Church’s growth in charity and in giving witness.
Baptism
Infant baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation and is part of the parish’s sacramental life. Baptism is presented as an important beginning in the life of faith for infants and young children.
Confirmation
The parish provides sacramental preparation for Confirmation. Adults who are baptized and practicing…
Eucharist
Children prepare for First Eucharist through the parish’s sacramental formation. Second graders prepare for First Eucharist…
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the Parish Office at 949-492-4101. If you are calling due to a medical emergency, when the office is closed, call 949-485-0136.
Marriage
Preparation for Marriage begins with a call to one of the…
Reconciliation
Information about Confession and other sacramental arrangements should be confirmed with the parish office before visiting, since schedules and procedures may vary.
Parish Mission and Community
We want to accompany you on your journey of faith as you walk through every stage of life, and help you live in response to the unique call the Lord has given you. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Fr. Antonio and the Parish Staff.
“ Rejoice always in the Lord “ (FL 4, 4-5) We, the Roman Catholic Portuguese Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, are a Community Family worshipping as one body and serving the need of the people who speak Portuguese in the Archdiocese of New York.
In a welcoming environment, through prayer and sacraments, education, evangelization, and charity, we minister to the spiritual and social needs of all in our commitment to living Jesus Christ’s great commandment: love of God and love of neighbor, under protection of Our Lady of Fatima. Everybody is welcome.
Our Church is the wonderful fruit of the effort and generosity of all families of our community and people of good will, who have fully dedicated their time and labors, that is to say, it is the greatest testament of faith and the love of this work which will continue to mark the history of our community and our church in the Archdiocese of New York.
We, the people of Our Lady of Fatima Parish recognize we have been called together by the grace of God to experience His presence and loving mercy in our lives and to share it with others. We have been called by the eternal Father to hear the Gospel and to proclaim to others the good news of salvation, to celebrate the mysteries of Christ’s saving love in the sacred liturgy, and to put that love into action through our individual and united efforts of service to one another and the community around us.
Aware of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given to each of us in Baptism, we encourage all members of our family to use their particular gifts in building our community of faith, love and service. We proclaim our faith in the unity of our Catholic communion, with Leo, Bishop of Rome, and William, Bishop of Wilmington, and in fellowship with our brothers and sister of other Christian Communities.
We seek to promote the continued renewal of the Church according to the spirit and decrees of the Second Vatican Council. As we wait and work for the Lord who is to come again in glory, we live and pray under the patronage and the example of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, who heard the Word of God and kept it, who welcomed Christ into her life and shared Him with our world.
Parish Ministries and Faith Formation
Our Ministries include opportunities connected with worship, education, evangelization, charity, and service to the wider community. The parish seeks to accompany people through every stage of life and to help parishioners respond to the particular call the Lord has given them.
With multiple programs available to learn about the Catholic Faith, we cater to ages from 1st Grade all the way through Adulthood. Behind every mass, prayer service, program or event stands volunteers - teachers, lectors, altar servers, musicians etc., each with a story worth sharing.
Teachers and Parent Volunteers are needed for Faith Formation Classes. The parish also identifies service and participation as important ways for members to use their gifts in building a community of faith, love and service.
Participation and Parish Support
If you are visiting with us, we don’t expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we’d love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis.
You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving from below button.
Parish Finance Council
The Code of Canon Law introduces the Parish Finance Council as a mandated body having an advisory and consultative role with the pastor. Canon 537 says, “Each parish is to have a finance council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the diocesan bishop; in this council the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for the prescription of canon 532.”
Every parish therefore is required to have a Parish Finance Council, both by adherence to the Code of Canon Law and by local norms issued by the diocesan bishop. The Finance Council works closely with the pastor, who is accountable to the diocesan bishop for the administration and stewardship of the temporal goods of the parish.
The pastor, according to Canon Law, has among his responsibilities, the responsibility for parish financial and temporal management. The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body appointed by the pastor to assist him in meeting these obligations.
While the Parish Finance Council does not have decision making authority, consultation is at the heart of the decision-making process - sharing information, listening, contributing to the discussion, and promoting consensus.
Bulletins and Parish Announcements
There are currently no bulletins available for Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese].
Parish bulletins ordinarily provide information about liturgies, sacramental preparation, ministries, events, and community activities. Their availability should be confirmed through the parish directly.
Historical and Community Message
Let’s praise all for the accomplishment achieved during these years which sacrifice and dedication by all people, especially my predecessor the beloved Reverend Father Francisco dos Santos Jorge, the other dedicated priests and lay people, all the families of our community, enterprises and other institutions.
I feel truly fortunate being part of this history. During these years which the Lord granted me, I have come to appreciate with gratitude your collaboration, generosity, intelligence, dedication, kindness and love expressed to me and our church, the Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Roman Catholic Church.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, shed his grace upon all of you do in favor of this great work. To all who have been called to him, I pray for eternal rest in Heaven with Our Lady of Fatima and of all the Saints.
I implore the greatest blessings for all, and may Our Lady of Fatima protect and help you and your respective families. Your dedicated, in Christ the Good Shepherd. Rev. Fr. Osvaldo Franklin, J.C.D., Pastor.
“Do not be afraid; just have faith.” - Our Lady of Fatima
Events and Community Activities
- Sat, Aug 29; 8 am - Grounds Prep for Annual Feast
- Everyone welcome - refreshments will be served
- Sept 4 - 6 - Annual Parish Feast
- Volunteers needed - call Francisco #401-533-3476
- Sept 5 - OLF Youth Ministry Bike Run
- Blessing of the Bikes - 10:30 am
- Riders: $30 - includes breakfast, shirt and lunch
- Tues, Sept 22; 6:30 pm - Important Church Assembly
- Please make every effort to attend.
- Refreshments + Childcare Available
- Sun, Nov 1 - Faith Formation Classes begin
- Teachers and Parent Volunteers are needed
Location and Visiting Information
Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese] is located at 403 Spring Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Visitors should verify the current liturgical schedule, language of each celebration, sacramental arrangements, and parish activities before traveling.
The listed directions identify US-1 and US-9 northbound as an approach to the church. The parish phone number is (908) 355-3810.