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The wounds of abortion can be crippling. One may or may not be able to name the pain or recognize any of the symptoms. A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a chance to address this painful time through a supportive, non-judgemental process, in a confidential and compassionate atmosphere. Click here for more information.

Ask Congress to pass the Educational Choice for Children Act. This federal school choice bill has been introduced on Capitol Hill with genuine prospects for success. Please ask your representatives to vote in favor of the bill. Click here for more information.

The Diocese of Metuchen is hosting a weekend retreat for couples experiencing problems in their marriage on February 28-March 2. Click here for contact information. All inquiries are confidential.

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 parish family bids an affectionate and grateful farewell to Kevin and Barbara Dohrenwend as they set out for the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. May God’s loving kindness ever go with them!

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.

Our Lady of Sorrows School invites you to bring your kids for breakfast with Santa, on December 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. The cost is $5 per person, and you can register using the form in this article. For more information and the registration form, click here.

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.

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.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Click here for more information, and contact numbers.

Our bishop, David M. O'Connell, gave a strong and excellent homily on our duty to protect life.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). During this weekend program, couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Click here for more information.

On September 14, 2024 there will be a special liturgy at the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s Church to honor the sacrament of marriage for couples who are celebrating anniversaries of 1 year – 5 years, multiples of 5 years, or more than 50 years, during 2024. Following will be a Wine and Cheese Reception for the married couples participating in this liturgy.

Our celebration of grandparents on the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne was a great success! Click here for more information.

The IV World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. Click here for more information.

On September 14, 2024, 4:00pm Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, there will be a special Anniversary Liturgy for Married Couples of OLS-SA. More information to follow

Mark your calendars now to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne with your grandchildren at the Church of Saint Anthony on Friday, July 26, at 12:15 PM. We ask you to please register if you plan to attend, so we can order the necessary amount of refreshments! Click here for more information.

The OLS-SA Marriage Ministry invites you to join us for this special retreat designed for married couples, at the beautiful Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point. Click here for details, but act soon, as space is limited.

As we approach the month of May, a time we honor our heavenly and earthly mothers, let us remember to keep in prayer unborn children and their mothers. One way we can do this is by spiritually adopting a mother and child. It's not hard--just a short prayer every day for a child and his or her mother. Click here for more information.

All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th, or 50th (or more) anniversary in the 2024 calendar year, who are validly married in the Catholic Church and registered members of a parish in the Diocese of Trenton are invited to attend the 2024 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing Masses for their county. Click here for more information.