Masses at both former parish properties raise the most difficult aspect in these matters. Testimony at trial and security log books maintained at each church clearly show that, usually, no more than two persons were present at each Mass: the pastor and the security guard for the church. The log books indicate that, occasionally, others did attend, but those days were few and far between. Although the doors to the churches were unlocked on the days Masses were said, no one could have known about the Masses unless they asked the pastors, or happened by the churches, since there was otherwise no advance notice to the public. Although it is clear that regular Mass was celebrated at each former parish, why individuals celebrating the Mass chose to .Super. 355, 542 A.2d 505 (App.Div.1988) (<HOLDING>); New Jersey Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of
recognizing that leased property is exempt from taxation where the lessee uses it for a public purpose holding that denial of tax exemption for part of church property that was not necessary for occupancy and enjoyment of church did not violate first amendment holding that property not subject to sequestration is not therefore exempt holding that property used for nonexempt purposes on assessment date and later acquired by exempt church is nevertheless subject to taxation for the succeeding year without violating federal or state constitutions holding that the fiveacre limitation on exemption for church property did not violate churchs constitutional protections of religious freedom where zoning ordinance required lot size in excess of five acres which resulted in partial taxation of church property