Click here to see the latest reflection on the Eucharist from "The Faith Explained" by Leo Trese.

Click here for this week's reflection on the Holy Eucharist, from "The Faith Explained" by Leo Trese.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Holy Eucharist from Leo Trese, "The Faith Explained."

Click the article title to see a reflection on the Holy Eucharist by Francis Cardinal Arinze.

Click the article title to see a reflection on the Holy Eucharist from Francis Cardinal Arinze.

Among the seven sacraments, there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are ill—the Anointing of the Sick. While the Sacrament serves to comfort the dying, it is not only for those at the point of death. It is intended to help the chronically ill and the elderly who are in a weakened condition. Click the article title for more information on when it is appropriate to call for this sacrament.

Click the article title for an explanation of the Lenten days of fast and abstinence.

Our parish congratulates Nelson Abreu, a candidate for the permanent diaconate, upon being called by our bishop to the ministry of lector, a further step on the journey to ordination. Click the article title for more information.

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.

Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence: All Catholics 18 - 59 years of age are restricted to one full meal. Two lesser meals are permitted. All Catholics over 14 years of age must abstain from meat.

The bishops of New Jersey have continued the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through Christmas. This decision applies to all New Jersey Roman Catholic parishes. For a link to more in-depth information, click the article title.

According to a recent Pew Research Study, there are a surprising number of Catholics who don't believe that Jesus is really, truly present in the Eucharist. If you are unsure about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, or are concerned that you might not be able to explain it to someone who doubts, click the article title for links to a message from Bishop O'Connell, and three homilies from our own priests on the Real Presence.

Did you know that Msgr. Gervasio’s Liturgical Lines can be found on our website? Look under Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation > Liturgical Lines for explanations of the liturgical background of many Catholic seasons, devotions, and liturgies.

Next weekend, according to the Church's liturgical norms, we will be celebrating the patronal feast of St. Anthony of Padua at all Masses, rather than the usual Mass of Ordinary Time for June 10.

The requirements for Baptism may be found under Worship & Liturgy > Sacraments > Baptism on this website. This page provides information on when the instruction sessions are held, the role of godparents, and the requirements for godparents.