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Join us in celebration of the Solemnity of our parish co-patron on Monday, June 13, at 7:00 PM at St. Anthony Church. The traditional blessing and distribution of bread and the veneration of the Saint’s relic will follow the Mass

Please pray the Rosary daily, not only in May, but always! Although we honor Our Blessed Mother especially in May and October, our world today needs her more than ever. Our May Crowning will take place on May 29 at the 11 am Mass.

Like the statue of Saint Anthony that was recently replaced, the statue of St. Patrick is also in need of replacement. Any parishioner or devotee of St. Patrick is welcome to contribute to the acquisition of this sacred image. Please enclose your gift in an envelope that is clearly marked For St. Patrick. Your support is very much appreciated

On Thursday, April 28. at 10:00 am, Bishop O’Connell will celebrate a Mass for the reception of the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Domenic Parish, Brick. During the Mass the Bishop will announce that he is placing all Catholic Schools in our Diocese under the special patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006). For more information, click the article title.

With Saint Patrick’s Day on the horizon, it seems most appropriate to propose that our parish acquire a new statue of the Patron of Ireland. Like the Statue of Saint Anthony that has been recently replaced, the statue of St. Patrick has undergone a number of face-lifts and repairs. Any parishioner and devotee of St. Patrick is welcome to contribute to the acquisition of this sacred image. Click the article title for more information.

With Saint Patrick’s Day on the horizon, it seems most appropriate to propose that our parish acquire a new statue of the Patron of Ireland. Like the Statue of Saint Anthony that has been recently replaced, the statue of St. Patrick has undergone a number of face-lifts and repairs. Would this not be the time to replace the statue? It would certainly compliment the statue of St. Anthony—being of hand carved Lindenwood.

The Holy Season of Lent is observed this year from Ash Wednesday (March 2) until Holy Thursday (April 14). The Bishops of the United States have prescribed that this season be marked by more intense prayer, works of charity, and penance. Among these are the practices of fasting and abstinence. For more information on these practices, click the article title.

Thanks to all who generously contributed to a new statue of St. Anthony, we have reached our goal! The hand-carved linden wood image, crafted by Demetz Studio of Ortisei, Italy, is in production and will take a few months to arrive. More about this addition to our parish patrimony upon its arrival.

Wednesday, August 11, marks the 140th year since the creation of our Diocese. It was established by Pope Leo XIII, who appointed the Reverend Michael J. O’Farrell, a native of Limerick, Ireland, as its first bishop. For some interesting history, click the article title.

We have already received a few donations for a new statue of St. Anthony of Padua. The Lindenwood statue shown at left, of Italy’s highly regarded Demetz Studio has been ordered. If you wish to contribute a gift toward the purchase of this statue, click the article title for more information.

Many parishioners may recall Trenton's annual feast and procession in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption, Patroness of Casandrino, Italy. Click the article title for information about a video documentary and a link to see it.

Our statue of St. Anthony, co-patron of our parish, has seen its day, and is now looking quite worn and scruffy. Anyone who would like to help us replace this statue, especially those who are named after St. Anthony, are encouraged to contact the parish office. Click the article title to see a photo of the statue we'd like to purchase.

Most of us know March is the Month of St. Joseph, May, the Month of Mary, June the Month of the Sacred Heart, October dedicated to the Holy Rosary….but what about July? July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus.

Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

Please remember that the graces and Plenary Indulgence attached to Divine Mercy Sunday is obtainable even during this time of Coronavirus. Click the article title to find out how you can obtain the plenary indulgence.

During this "Year of St. Joseph," our parish is planning to make a group consecration to the great Patriarch on Saturday, May 1, the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. A 33-day period of preparation will precede the consecration. Click the article title for more information.

As part of the Year of Saint Joseph called for by Pope Francis, the National Shrine of St. Joseph will host a virtual conference and rededicate the saint’s statue. The event takes place on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, and includes a day of prayer and talks from Catholic leaders. Click the article title for more information.

During this Year of St. Joseph, we shall have a lamp burning weekly before his image in both churches. Anyone who wishes to dedicate this votive lamp for a deceased loved one or another special intention, please contact the parish office. For more information, click the article title.

Click the article title to see this week's meditation from the book "Joseph the Silent" by Michel Gasnier, O.P.

Saturday, October 31, was a day of great joy for the Knights of Columbus throughout the world as their founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, was proclaimed a “Blessed” by Pope Francis. We offer our felicitations to the Hamilton Council of the Knights on this auspicious occasion and pray that the new “Beatus” will ever intercede for their members and for all their undertakings. Click the article title for more information.