“The Eucharist is truly a glimpse of heaven appearing on earth. It is a glorious ray of the heavenly Jerusalem which pierces the clouds of our history and lights up our journey.” – Pope Saint John Paul II, “Ecclesia de Eucharistia”
Catholic Churches in the Diocese of Camden will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ the weekend of June 1-2 in many ways. Honoring the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, this day is traditionally marked with Eucharistic processions, public signs of faith and Adoration.
Father Vincent Guest, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, reflected on last year’s Eucharistic procession, which traversed Camden’s streets by starting at the church and stopping at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and then Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral.
“Along the procession route, we passed by homeless men and women and people suffering from the pandemic of addiction. As we paused to bless them, many bowed their heads in respect and blessed themselves. It was very moving for us all,” he said.
Below, find out what South Jersey’s Catholic communities are doing to mark this holy feast. Visit parish websites for more information.
Camden
Sacred Heart Church/Cathedral/Pro-Cathedral
Sunday, June 2: 1 p.m. start at Sacred Heart Church, procession to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then to Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral for a 3 p.m. arrival, and conclusion with final prayers and benediction. The total walk is approximately 3.5 miles. Vehicles allowed to drive behind those walking.
Absecon
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saturday, June 1: Procession from the church to Heritage Park after the 4 p.m. Mass, then back to church for hospitality in hall
Atco
Christ the Redeemer
Sunday, June 2: Procession around parish campus after 11 a.m. Mass
Atlantic City
Saint Monica
Sunday, June 2: Procession with First Holy Communicants from Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School after the 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Avalon
Saint Brendan the Navigator
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 10 a.m. Mass at Saint Paul Church, Stone Harbor
Berlin
Mater Ecclesiae
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Saint Simon Stock
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 10 a.m. Mass
Blackwood
Our Lady of Hope
Sunday, June 2: Procession on the parish grounds after the 11:30 a.m. Mass at Saint Agnes Church
Bridgeton
Parish of the Holy Cross
Sunday, June 2: Outdoor procession at Saint Mary Church, Rosenhayn, starting at 9 a.m. As well, brief time for Adoration after all parish Masses on June 1 and 2
Brigantine
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 11 a.m. Mass, followed by Eucharistic Exposition until 7 p.m., concludes with Benediction
Cape May
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Sunday, June 2: Exposition of the Eucharist after the 11 a.m. Mass until 5:15 pm, closing with Benediction
Carneys Point
Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Saturday, June 1: After the 4 p.m. Mass, Eucharistic procession beginning at the church, ending at the grotto with Benediction
Sunday, June 2: Eucharistic car procession around Carneys Point Township
Cherry Hill
Christ Our Light
Saturday, June 1: Procession after the 4 p.m. Mass, followed by Adoration
Holy Eucharist
Sunday, June 2: Outdoor Procession after the 11:15 a.m. Mass, followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
Saint Mary
Sunday, June 2: Procession in church during 10:30 a.m. Mass
Saint Thomas More
Saturday, June 1: After the 4:30 p.m. Mass, outside Eucharistic procession with Benediction
Collingswood
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Sunday, June 2: After the 11 a.m. Mass at Holy Saviour Church, procession around the block, with stops at host houses for a prayer service. Will return to Holy Saviour for Benediction.
Egg Harbor Township
Saint Katharine Drexel
Sunday, June 2: Eucharistic Adoration after the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Franklinville
Saint Michael the Archangel
Sunday, June 2: Procession on grounds after the 10 a.m. Mass at Nativity Church
Galloway Township
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sunday, June 2: Outdoor procession at Saint Nicholas Church, Egg Harbor City, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses (approx. 9:45 a.m.)
Gibbsboro
Saint Andrew the Apostle
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 10 a.m. Mass
Glassboro
Saint Bridget University Parish
Saturday, June 1: Procession after the 4:30 p.m. Mass
Gloucester City
Saint Mary
Sunday, June 2: Procession around the church after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, followed by a Holy Hour and Benediction
Haddonfield
Christ the King
Sunday, June 2: Mass at 11 a.m. at Library Point (60 N. Haddon Ave.), followed by BBQ in parking lot behind Christ the King School
Haddon Heights
Saint Rose of Lima
Sunday, June 2: Procession around the block after the 11 a.m. Mass
Hammonton
Saint Mary of Mount Carmel
Sunday, June 2: 6 p.m. Bilingual Vespers and procession
Mantua
Church of the Incarnation
Saturday, June 1: Eucharistic procession after the 5 p.m. Mass, down Main Street to the Municipal Building and back
Mays Landing
Saint Vincent de Paul
Sunday, June 2: Procession on parish grounds after the 10:45 a.m. Mass
Merchantville
Saint Peter
Sunday, June 2: Outdoor Eucharistic procession after the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Millville
All Saints
Saturday, June 1: Procession after the 4 p.m. Mass
Newfield
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday, June 2: Outdoor Eucharistic procession, 1:30 p.m. from Saint Michael Church, Minotola, to the parish center in Landisville
North Cape May
Saint John Neumann
Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2: 40 Hours Devotion at Saint John of God Church beginning at 5 p.m. May 31, with a guest speaker and musicians, and concluding at the 10 a.m. Mass on June 2, followed by a Eucharistic procession
Northfield
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
Saturday, June 1: Outdoor procession after the 4:30 p.m. Mass
Runnemede
Holy Child
Sunday, June 2: Procession after the 11 a.m. Mass
Sea Isle City
Saint Joseph
Sunday, June 2: Procession at 12:30 p.m., walk up 44th Street to Promenade, ending at Excursion Park, and Benediction at the bandshell
Somers Point
Saint Joseph
Saturday, June 1: Outdoor procession on the parish grounds after the 4:30 p.m. bilingual Mass
Vineland
Christ the Good Shepherd
Sunday, June 2: Indoor procession after the 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church
Divine Mercy
Sunday, June 2: 2 p.m. Procession from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church to Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Padre Pio, Vineland
Sunday, June 2: Procession after 11 a.m. Mass
Wildwood
Notre Dame de la Mer
Sunday, June 2: Procession after 10:30 a.m. Mass to Boardwalk Pavilion, followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
Williamstown
Our Lady of Peace
Sunday, June 2: Procession after 11:30 a.m. Mass, with exposition, benediction, adoration, and procession
Woodbury
Holy Angels
Sunday, June 2: Procession around block after 11:30 a.m. Mass
Woodbury Heights
Infant Jesus
Sunday, June 2: Procession through streets after 10 a.m. Mass
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