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If you have not already seen the exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles inspired by the Blessed Carlo Acutis, it can be seen from now until September 20 at St. James Church, Pennington. The display is open from 10 to 7 Monday through Sunday. Spoiler...these miracles are still happening, and you can find out about them, and the scientific investigations of them, in this display!

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) weekly sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 PM in the Church Meeting room.

Weekly sessions will resume on Tuesday September 10 at 7pm.

The final session of the summer series will be on Tuesday, August 6 at 7pm in the Church Meeting Room. Weekly session will resume on Tuesday September 10 at 7pm.

Four summer sessions will be held for incoming OCIA (formerly RCIA) candidates (those looking to convert to the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Sacraments), and those who may be gathering information for themselves or others.

...with two persons who, after prayer and catechetical instruction, will receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time, and be confirmed in the faith at the 11:00 AM Mass. Click here for more...

April is Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and ministries their time and talents!

The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.

Today our parish celebrates the Church’s “Rite of Welcome” for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Items to be published in the bulletin for the weekend of Nov 25-26 should be submitted no later than Tue., Nov. 14. Please email all bulletin announcements to [email protected] AND to [email protected].

The OLS-SA Parish C.A.R.E. Program resumes this month, focusing this year on The Eucharist. Click here for more information.

Do you—or does someone you know—want to become a Catholic or, if already baptized Catholic, to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which non-Catholics enter the Roman Catholic Faith. For more information on RCIA, click here.

Is something “lost” with the reception of the Sacred Host alone? While Holy Communion under both species provides a “fuller sign” of the Eucharistic mystery, the Lord Jesus is “fully present” under each species. This is called the doctrine of “concomitance.” Click here for more information.

Four summer sessions will be held for incoming RCIA candidates (those looking to convert to the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Sacraments), and those who may be gathering information for themselves or others. Click here for more information.

Congratulations to Ryan Michael White and Taylor Gabriella Manning on being received into the Church and receiving First Communion and Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday (May 28) 2023!

April is National Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and its ministries their time and talents. Volunteers don't necessarily have the time--they just have the heart.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist from "The Sacraments" by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

Do you—or does someone you know—want to become a Catholic or, if already baptized Catholic, to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? This year's classes begin on September 13. Click here to find out more!

Please join us on August 16 to learn about women's roll in scripture and in Church (Presenter: Connie Gaydos). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM in the OLS Church Meeting Room.

Looking to convert to the Catholic Church, need to complete your Sacraments, or gathering information for yourself or others? Check out the summer RCIA sessions. For more information, click the article title.