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Having a successful marriage depends not so much on FINDING the right person but BEING the right person. Is there a change I can make in my own behavior that will make our marriage happier?

The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. Click the article title for more information.

Thanks go to the dedicated members of our Marriage Ministry, who organized a very successful celebration for grandparents and grandchildren on July 26—the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. To see pictures, go to the Marriage Ministry page (under Ministries > Life Cycle Ministries), or the Photo Albums page (under News, Etc.).

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.

The Diocese of Trenton Catholic Cemetery Ministry presents "One Night with Jeff Cavins". Click the article title for more information.

Are you thinking about marriage or planning a wedding? Check out the Matrimony 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. There you’ll find information on what you can and can’t do in a Catholic wedding ceremony, as well as a series of pages on preparing for marriage, including information on scheduling your wedding, marriage preparation programs, the wedding liturgy and music, and suggested offerings.

Mark your calendars now to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne with your grandchildren on Friday, July 26, at 12:15 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Check back here for details!

If an abortion is impacting you, remember that God loves you, just as much as He loves your child. If you would like to experience a weekend of God's love and mercy for yourself, come to a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat, where you can find help and healing in an atmosphere of fellowship and compassion. Click the article title for more information.

The Diocese of Trenton is hosting a Senior Spirituality Day at St. Robert Bellarmine parish in Freehold, on July 24, 2019. Click the article title for more information.

Have you ever wondered if your marriage is recognized by the Church? Do you wonder what is required to have your marriage recognized by the Church? Join the conversation to answer your questions about Catholic marriage, at St. Gregory the Great Parish on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 - 9:30, in Ferrante Hall.

Our faith teaches us, and embryologists have concluded, that life begins at fertilization (conception). Despite this scientific reality, pro-abortionists refute the medical evidence in favor of an unnatural assertion that life begins at embryo uterine implantation. Abortifacients are drugs or devices that end rather than avoid pregnancy by preventing the fertilized embryo from implanting in the mother’s uterus. Since implantation occurs several days after fertilization, abortifacients are morally equivalent to abortion and represent a concealed attack on the human embryo.

The OLS-SA Marriage Ministry is seeking pray-ers for our engaged couples as they prepare for marriage. The simple act of praying is very powerful and important. Will you pray for our couples? For more information, click the article title.

“Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up.” (Joseph Barth) Don’t waste it by always having to have your way.

“Pay attention to details: -Don’t buy just any flowers – get her favorites. -Make a point of always wrapping his gifts in his favorite color.” (Gregory J.P. Godek, “1001 Ways to Be Romantic”)

Love is not simply a feeling; it is a decision. (Marriage Encounter principle) When the feeling fades – and it will at times – recommit to building your relationship. DO something loving for your spouse. Feelings are transient; love goes beyond feelings.

If you’re too busy to pray, you’re too busy. Pick a specific and regular time each day to say a prayer for your spouse such as, “Dear God, bless _____ today.” It might be when you start the car, wash your hands, brush your teeth, etc. It’s short, doesn’t take any extra time, just extra awareness of your beloved and entrusting him or her to God’s care. This works for kids too.

The years of marriage are never easy. However, with the help, guidance, knowledge, and experience of other married couples, you, too, can share the value and power of prayer—and what true love can do towards a happy marriage. Come to our “Meet & Greet” at 7:30 pm on March 20 in the Church Meeting Room at OLS. See what we can do for you!

There are many people in need, both physically and spiritually. The Catholic Church is now, and has always been the most involved with helping the poor and needy. If you want to help, one way you can is by contributing to the Annual Catholic Appeal, which provides, supports, and promotes many activities and services that help those in our diocese with material, educational, and spiritual needs. For more information, click the article title.

The Parish Respect Life Committee wishes to thank all those who participated in the campaign to ban late term abortion in New Jersey. A total of 725 post card sets were signed. These will be addressed and delivered to our legislators. Anyone who missed the opportunity last week but wants to send a postcard can sign up at the parish office.

World Marriage Day (WMD), celebrated on Sunday, February 10, honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family, the basic unit of society. It salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life. Click the article title for more information, and a special prayer for marriage.