The first sign of hope should be the desire for peace in our world, which once more finds itself immersed in the tragedy of war…Is it too much to dream that arms can fall silent and cease to rain down destruction and death? May diplomacy be tireless in its commitment to seek…lasting peace.

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion throughout the United States. Although the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it left the decision on abortion to the states, and our state of New Jersey is one of those which are hostile to unborn children. Our prayer and advocacy are still very needed. Click here for more information.

Our annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week begins next Sunday, January 26, and we are honored to welcome Bishop O’Connell as celebrant and homilist of our 11:00 am Mass.

The Knights of Columbus Councils of St. Gregory the Great and St. Anthony of Padua Parishes are sponsoring a bus trip to the nation’s capital Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24, 2025. Click here for details.

The Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ, is offering an evening zoom meeting on "Our Search for Meaning--Making Sense of It All." Click here for more information.

Join us for a trip to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster for NOAH. Click here for a link to more information.

Coming to the end of the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we begin “Ordinary Time.” Are these weeks called "ordinary" because they are just humdrum, average? Click here to find out!

If your soul needs light, peace and hope, this program is for you. Pope Francis’ writings give witness to the depth of his understanding of world issues and Ignatian Spirituality for today.

The Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ, is holding a retreat for Young people of college age (you don't have to actually be in college). Click here for more information.

All are invited to participate in the Mass for Life and Life Expo on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold. Click here for details.

Pope Francis has declared the Holy Yea, 2025 to be named Spes Non Confundit (Hope does not disappoint, Romans 5:5). Click here for more information.

Please note that the parish office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26th. We will re-open on Friday, December 27.

to all Religious Education Families.

Jesus is coming! We need your help to prepare for his arrival. You are invited to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 6:30 pm on Monday December 23. Click here for more information.

Notre Dame HIgh School President, Ken Jennings is hosting a series of engaging speakers, beginning with Bishop O'Connell's lecture on "Raising Catholic Kids in our Modern Age." The lecture will be followed by a moderated discussion with Bishop O'Connell and Dr. Ana Samuel, research scholar and current ND parent. Click here for more information, and to register.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the 11:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on November 17, and December 8 & 15. Children in grades K - 4 are invited to join us as we hear God's Word and respond to the Good News of the Gospel.

Click here to find some thoughts on Purgatory by Pope Benedict XVI.

Pro-woman IS pro-life, and pro-life IS pro-woman. The idea that abortion empowers women is one of many lies in society that are, in reality, incredibly harmful to women. Abortion advocates perpetuate the myth that women must do violence to themselves in order to preserve their equality and the freedom to advance in the world. Click here to see an abridged article by Kimberly Baker from the USCCB website.