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.

The Diocese of Trenton Office of Pastoral Life & Mission is hosting a full-day retreat at San Alfonso Retreat Center on Wednesday, May 1, for anyone caring for family members or volunteers in caring ministries (visiting the sick and homebound, bereavement support, addiction and recovery ministry, other support groups or forms of spiritual accompaniment). Click here for more information.

April is Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and ministries their time and talents!

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are personal losses impacting your life? Are you struggling with a relationship? Parish Counseling Services Are Available. Click here for information.

The St. Valentine's Dinner Dance has been canceled due to lack of participation. There were not enough registrations to cover the costs.

The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can be sharp, deep, and crippling. You do not have to continue to hide in shame and fear. Rachel’s Vineyard’s Retreat is designed to help both women and men experience the mercy and compassion of God. Click here for more information. And yes, God still loves you!

Our parish will offer a special Holy Hour for Marriage, following the 11:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Click here for more information.

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. The next program will be held February 16-18, 2024 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Click here for more information and a link to register.

We are pleased to share the news that Susan Commini, a member of our parish staff for Pastoral Outreach, has successfully completed the course of study in the Annulment Training Program and has been duly commissioned as an advocate for the Diocese of Trenton. This means that Susan is available to assist those seeking a declaration of nullity of a former marriage.

As you plan your Christmas giving, please consider being a Tuition Angel. Your gift of support of a Catholic education is one that will be alive for generations. Thank you for your consideration and support of this spiritually rewarding gift of love and faith.