Bernards Township Police Officers Honored At Saint James School Blue Mass

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Saint James School held its annual Blue Mass on Wednesday where they honored and prayed for local Police officers in Bernards Township and surrounding areas.

In attendance were the students, teachers, staff, and administration of the school, parents, representatives of the police department, and relatives of students who work in law enforcement.

Reverend Monsignor Sylvester J. Cronin celebrated the Blue Mass with Deacon Robert A. Barry.

Cronin spoke of how "serving in the police force is a vocation, and that when these men and women put on their uniform to serve our communities, they are a target."

He also mentioned how "we should be giving thanks every day, not just on Thanksgiving, for what these men and women do for our local communities."

After the Mass, the guests stood before the assembled students, teachers, staff, and parents to be honored.

Cronin again thanked the police officers in attendance and reminded them that when their day "is going tough, and nothing seems to be going right, to always know that our school and students are behind them, and praying for their safety."

Following this, the police officers received a standing ovation, and the choir led the assembly in
"God Bless America."

Saint James School is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution serving Pre-K through eighth grades. To learn more about Saint James School or to schedule a tour visit www.sjsbr.org.

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