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At all Masses during the next two weekends (October 20-21 & 27-28), we shall be recording attendance. These statistics are mandated by the Diocese and are useful for diocesan and parish planning.

Do you want to know more about God’s mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation (or Penance?) The Reconciliation page under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments provides basic information about the sacrament, including Confession times, as well as suggested reading. There is also a page with a story about St. Anthony and the grace of confession, and a page with a helpful examination of conscience for children.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of October 7.

Save the date for a morning of renewal. All ushers and members of the liturgical and music ministries are invited to join us on November 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of September 30.

Do you have a child whom you want baptized? You can find information about the requirements, the preparation classes, choosing godparents, and the Baptism schedule on the Baptism page, under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments.

Did you know that you can find information about all seven sacraments under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments, including information on choosing sponsors and godparents. In addition, there are separate pages for each of the sacraments, with information specific to each sacrament.

Of course, you knew that the Mass and Confession times are on the website (available from a button on the Home page, or by navigating to Worship& Liturgy > Mass & Confession Times). But there's so much more under that page. Click the article title to find out more, or just go out to our parish website and poke around! You might be surprised at what you find!

The Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows (in our parish, a “solemnity,”) is observed this Saturday, September 15. Since it is our patronal feast, liturgical norms allow for the celebration to be moved to the closest Sunday. Thus, the Mass in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows will replace that of the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Our celebration will continue with our annual parish family picnic!

Each week in this Year of Youth, a special prayer is published for youth, which can be found at the top of the Prayer for Youth page, under Worship & Liturgy > Prayers. Please add these prayers to your daily prayers...our youth are counting on you!

Our special Liturgy of the Word for children in grades 1-5 begins on September 23 at the 11:00 Mass. Join us as we process downstairs to share God's Word! If you have questions or are an adult who might be interested in helping, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

The only Mass on Labor Day (Monday, September 3) will be celebrated at 8 AM at St. Anthony Church. Please join us, and then have a safe and restful holiday!

Our Parish Respect Life Group and the Knights of Columbus extend their thanks to the parishioners for their extraordinary generosity in the New Jersey Right to Life Chance Sale. The sale raised $2,114 in sales and donations for New Jersey Right to Life.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of August 19.

In a word? Yes! Our clothing choices reflect the importance we place on an event. Yet Americans have a penchant for comfort that translates into casual clothing, especially outside the workplace. This attitude shows in the way we dress for church. It is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, but the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 29.

Click the article title to see the Holy Father's prayer intentions for August, 2018

Sister Mary Beth Lloyd, MPF, will be speaking at all Masses the weekend of July 28-29. Sister Mary Beth represents the Religious Teachers Filippini who are working not only to provide God’s love, food, education, and more for the children, but most of all to give these children a future of peace. Please open your heart and give generously—100% of your gift will get to the children. For more information on Sr. Mary Beth Lloyd, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the weeks of July 22 and 29.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 8.