Upcoming Events

SANCTUARY OF MARY OUR LADY  OF THE HOLY SPIRIT  SHRINE OF ST. JUSTIN RUSSOLILLO  

252 Wantage Avenue Branchville, NJ  

July 2025 

Time to say Hello and Time to say Good-Bye  - On Tuesday June 30, 2026 Fr. Rijo Johnson will become the Vice  Superior of the Sanctuary of Mary /  Shrine of St. Justin.  He will also be the Chaplain at Newton Medical Center.  Fr. Hank will be leaving to return to Florida. Though our time with him was short, it was nice to have him  return to the Sanctuary.  May God Bless Fr. Rijo and Fr. Hank as they begin their new assignments.  

July 3, 2026 Patriotic Rosary - In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of our great nation, the United States of America come join in  praying the Patriotic Rosary. Please meet at the side of the church by the flagpole at 5:00pm.  The Patriotic Rosary is a beautiful prayer for the consecration of our country, filled with patriotic songs, reflections by past leaders of our country and prayers for all levels of our government. Books will be  provided. Please bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.  Holy Mass will be celebrated after the Patriotic Rosary. Our Friday Social will follow.  

HAPPY 250TH USA! 

August 1, 2025 - Celebration of the Feast Day of St Justin Russolillo - St. Justin Russolillo is the Founder of the Society of Divine Vocations, who was canonized May 15, 2022.  There will be a Solemn Feast celebration starting with Holy Mass at 11:00 AM followed by a Picnic provided by the Vocationist Fathers. Plan to join the celebration! All are welcome to attend! More  information can be found on the flyer!

Novena for St. Justin will be prayed for nine days starting July 24, 2026 after Mass in anticipation of  the Feast Day of St. Justin.  Please see Br. Jerome you are available to assist with the preparations for this special day!  

1. Outdoor Stations of the Cross - The process of “sprucing up” the landscaping at each Station of the Cross is in full swing! If you would  like to participate by  lending a hand or donating an item noted below, it is truly appreciated. 

Please  reach out to Teresa with any questions: 973-670-4865  

Donation items needed: 

1. Bags of Garden Soil  

2. Bags of Potting Mix  

3. Bags of Mulch  

4. Miracle Grow or and balance fertilizer  

Alternately, donations of shade loving, deer resistant flowers/plants:  

1. Astible  

2. Lungwort 

3. Bleeding Heart 

4. Foxglove 

5. Begonias  

6. Hellebores  

7. Ferns  

8. Pachysandra

9. Lenten Rose  

10. Sweet Woodruff

11. Lily Turf 

12. Lambs Ear  

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: SANTUARYOFMARY.ORG

 All events are noted on the website  

Weekly Schedule 

Mass is at 6 PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday  

The Saturday Mass is the Vigil Sunday Mass. 

Rosary is at 5:30 before the Holy Mass

Adoration is on Thursday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Friday after Holy Mass join us for a time of fellowship.

A light meal is provided  

For Confession: Please contact Br. Jerome to schedule an appointment at 973-294-9572  

Please keep in prayer: Fr. Rijo and Br. Jerome