St. Mary's is a busy house. Mass attendance on Sundays is very good, and that's got to be because…read morethe Friars work hard to make it happen. The evidence is everywhere. It's in the well-prepared homilies which always help us reflect on the readings, but frequently address sensitive and even "hot" issues of the day at the intersection of faith and secular responsibility. This is not easily done and not often attempted in many, even most, Catholic parishes. The lay readers are superbly able and prepared, and Baptisms are sometimes embedded in the Sunday liturgy. That is like a community birthday party. Franciscans are known for creating a welcoming and joyful worship environment, and their efforts pay off here at St. Mary's. The weekly bulletin is an example. It's all good news about the Good News: Pictures of weddings and baptisms, it's Spanish/English for the strong and active Latino population, activities are celebrated in print and in photos - It's a happy place. I know of somebody who'd call this parish a field hospital for the faith-wounded.

Excellent church. Kind priests and administrators. Beautiful and modern interior. Comprehensive…read morewebsite.

This congregation has very good preaching and great fellowship! When it comes to the worship; it…read moreis simple, reverent, and easy to follow. The church does not follow unexplained traditional rituals - instead the service is simple with singing from the Psalms, the reading of the Scriptures, and the preaching of the Bible. The preaching was done from the Bible and was full of depth, logic, and passion. The preaching fills my mind with a new understanding of God, and it moved my heart to a better understanding of God's will for my life. The fellowship is wonderful - whereby people don't rush out the door on Sunday, but visited with each other and talked together like old friends. I've looked for a good Bible-believing church for years and was grateful to find this gem in Northern New Jersey.

Preaching is excellent here- clear exposition of God's Word, which is what i wanted and needed…read more Truth. Also, the folks are so warm and welcoming, I immediately felt at home and that it was exactly where God wanted me to be.

I can honestly call this church my new "home" and what's more? It's close to my home. I'm always…read morelooking forward to come back to the community.

I have been coming to this church for a very long time and I cannot imagine going anywhere else!…read moreThe people here have become my family. I have come to the church in good times and bad times, when I succeeded and when I failed, however my church was always family to me. They loved and supported me through it all and I would not be the person I am today without Crossroads Church. I love how there is people from all ages, backgrounds, countries in one place growing together, every single time we meet up. Even on days that I don't feel like going, I'm blessed when I leave. Even on rough days when things aren't going my way, I leave with a smile and confidence that I'm going to get past this. On my good days, its my turn to encourage those around me. There is a great children's program during Sunday services, teen program every Friday evening and Sunday morning, ESL classes during the week and Saturdays, food and clothing drives, and small groups anytime of the week. There is something for EVERYONE! If you are in need or looking to help people in need, to grow and help others grow, to join a group of people on a journey together who are discovering their true purpose...then join us. Sundays at 10am or 11:45am. For more info visit the website: www.CrossroadsChurchNJ.org

I guess my review is a bit biased as I'm a member of this church, but it is a fantastic…read morecongregation. It's a very warm and loving atmosphere and everyone seems to be very accepting of each other's differences. There's an early 8:15 AM service, Sunday school for the children at 9:00 AM, the normal service at 10:30 AM and fellowship hour at 11:30 AM. If you're looking to meet others in your local community, participate and share your gifts with others, do come and visit! If you're nervous about coming, don't hesitate to get in touch with me: I'd be happy to talk to anyone and answer any questions you might have.