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The reception of the Holy Eucharist for the first time is always a cherished day in the life of the faithful. Congratulations of our young first communicants who received Our Lord this weekend at the 10:30 am Mass at Saint Anthony Church and the older students at the 5:00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

We congratulate the fifty-one boys and girls who will be receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time this Saturday, May 2. We thank their parents and catechists for preparing them so well for this sacred encounter.

Our First Holy Communicants will be sharing bread with you during the weekend of April 25–26. If you receive bread, please keep them in your prayers, as this is their service project to share with others. Thank you.

Our parish rejoices with those who received the Sacraments of Initiation at the Solemn Easter Vigil!

As part of their preparation for First Communion our children are reflecting on the important of sharing and generosity as they consider the Gospel event of the boy who offered his two fish and five loaves to Jesus for the feeding of the crowd…a foreshadowing of the Eucharist. Our First Communicants will be sharing loaves of bread with you next weekend. Click here for more information.

Our parish is in great need of Eucharistic Ministers to visit our homebound brothers and sisters, as well as our neighboring nursing homes. The Eucharistic ministry to the homebound and to those in nursing homes is a rewarding ministry. Click here for more information.

Holy Communion Under Both Species resumes on the weekend of September 27-28. Click here for more information.

If you have not already seen the exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles inspired by the Blessed Carlo Acutis, it can be seen from now until September 20 at St. James Church, Pennington. The display is open from 10 to 7 Monday through Sunday. Spoiler...these miracles are still happening, and you can find out about them, and the scientific investigations of them, in this display!

If you or a loved one is seriously ill, or is facing major surgery, it is appropriate to call the priest and ask for the Anointing of the Sick. But did you know it is also appropriate for those who are chronically ill, or in a weakened condition? Don't wait to call for the spiritual comfort of this sacrament! Click here for more information.

Throughout this time of Eucharistic Revival, our bulletin has carried quotes of saints and scholars on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. In this final year of the revival, the bulletin will provide weekly explanations of the various parts of the Holy Mass. Click here to see the first installment.

Next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we will celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist in a special way in three different locations. Please join us! Click here for more information,

Click here to see this week's Eucharistic reflection, from St. Francis deSales.

When we take bread, bless it, break it, and give it with the words ‘This is the Body of Christ,’ we express our commitment to make our lives conform to the life of Christ.

Click here to see this week's Eucharistic Reflection.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist.

Click here to see this week's Eucharistic reflection.

Click here to see this week's Eucharistic Reflection.

Join the Diocese of Trenton for an 11-day Eucharistic Miracle Pilgrimage to Italy, led by Fr. Martin O'Reilly, from September 29 through October 9, 2024. Click here for more information.