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The Children's Liturgy of the Word will not be held on Sunday, December 23.

During Advent, our parish will continue its tradition of inviting families to carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each weekend Mass. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 9.

Did you know that our website contains information about Catholic funerals, including common questions, planning a funeral, and grief support? You’ll find all this, as well as a brief explanation of Christian funerals under the Worship & Liturgy > Funerals page.

Join in our diocesan celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and of the Unborn. A great procession will take place this Saturday, December 1. For details, click the article title.

Are you able to give 1-2 hours approximately 7 times a year caring for our parish altar linens? The Altar Linen Ministry launders and presses the purificators used for our Sunday and daily masses. If you are interested, click the article title for contact information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of November 25.

Are you very sick, or generally in poor health? Find out about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments. On this page you’ll find information about what this sacrament is and who it’s for, and on the page under this one, you’ll find out how to prepare for a sick call.

A special blessing will be given to all expectant mothers in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 9. If you are expecting, and would like to receive this special blessing, please call the parish office (609-587-4372) by December 5, and leave your name. Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes before mass on December 9, and tell the deacon you're there for the blessing. Click the article title for details.

The parish office will close at 12:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 21, for the Thanksgiving holiday, and will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 8:30 AM. The school will dismiss students at 12:20 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26. Please note that there will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day).

Do you feel called to the priesthood? Do you just wonder what exactly ordination to the priesthood is? Check out the Holy Orders page under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments.

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.

Come to the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, on Tuesday, November 13, from 10 to 6:30, and venerate the official relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniversary of his passing. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of November 11, 2018.

Are you thinking about marriage or planning a wedding? Check out the Marriage page, under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments, for basic information about the sacrament of marriage and church teaching on marriage. For information specific to planning a wedding, look under Worship & Liturgy > Weddings. Click the article title for links to the pages.

National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. The Diocese of Trenton’s Office of Vocations can be reached at 609-406-7448.

Are you looking for information on Confirmation? Click the article title for links to all the pages where you'll find information on the sacrament and all the programs our parish uses to prepare a candidate for Confirmation, either as a student or as an adult.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of November 4.

Please remember to return your All Souls Remembrance envelope. These, with the names of your beloved deceased, will be placed upon our altar through November in prayerful remembrance at all Masses. You are also invited to place a framed photo at the shrines of Our Lady in our churches.

Do you have questions about the reception of Holy Communion? Do you need information on how to prepare your home for the reception of the Eucharist at home? Do you just want to know more about the real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? You’ll find this information on the Holy Eucharist page, under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments. In addition, you’ll find pages with guidelines for receiving the Holy Eucharist and receiving the Precious Blood.