We have received word from Bishop Serratelli that Msgr. John E. Hart has been named the new pastor of Assumption Parish. Msgr. Hart is currently Pastor of St. Cecilia’s Parish in Rockaway and Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, which is in Rockaway as well. Due to prior obligations, Father Hart will not be able to take over his new responsibilities at Assumption until September 8th. Bishop Serratelli has asked Father Martin to remain at Assumption until that date, and Father Martin has agreed.
And so this announcement is good news for all. We are able to keep our beloved pastor for a few extra months, and we can now look forward to a new pastorate in the fall – knowing that our parish will be left in kind and competent hands.
The parish-wide picnic to honor Father Martin on his retirement has been rescheduled until Sunday, September 13th, when we will be able to greet Father John Hart as well. Please note that we will disregard all picnic reservations that have already been placed, and will start taking new reservations for the picnic in September as we get closer to the date.
And so this announcement is good news for all. We are able to keep our beloved pastor for a few extra months, and we can now look forward to a new pastorate in the fall – knowing that our parish will be left in kind and competent hands.
The parish-wide picnic to honor Father Martin on his retirement has been rescheduled until Sunday, September 13th, when we will be able to greet Father John Hart as well. Please note that we will disregard all picnic reservations that have already been placed, and will start taking new reservations for the picnic in September as we get closer to the date.
Parish Coordinator
