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Thanks to those who helped organize our recent Ministry Fair, and to those who attended it! We hope those who visited came to appreciate the various organizations and ministries that keep our parish life vibrant. And we hope that some who came may have indicated their willingness to serve!

Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380) is the saint of the week. To find out more about her, click here.

We are pleased to announce that a Ministry Fair will be held April 18-19 at St. Anthony Church and April 25-26 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. If you have ever thought you might want to participate more fully in the life of our parish, click here to find out more.

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

The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.

If you want to learn more about your faith, but don't want to tackle a whole book, check out Formed. Click here for more information.

Do you ever wish you could find inspirational materials in either audio or video format? Well, since our parish subscribes to FORMED, you have access to an extensive library of these materials! Click here to find out how to access FORMED using the parish access code.

Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the family. ∼ St. Angela Merici

Our parish subscribes to FORMED…a means for Catholics to grow in their faith…listen to an inspiring audio, read an e-book, enjoy quality movies. FORMED provides a unique spiritual experience in the comfort of your home. Click here for login instructions.

Do you or someone you know want to become Catholic or receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation? Come learn about the OCIA.

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!

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) weekly sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 PM in the Church Meeting room.

Weekly sessions will resume on Tuesday September 10 at 7pm.

The final session of the summer series will be on Tuesday, August 6 at 7pm in the Church Meeting Room. Weekly session will resume on Tuesday September 10 at 7pm.

Four summer sessions will be held for incoming OCIA (formerly RCIA) candidates (those looking to convert to the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Sacraments), and those who may be gathering information for themselves or others.

...with two persons who, after prayer and catechetical instruction, will receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time, and be confirmed in the faith at the 11:00 AM Mass. Click here for more...

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

Today our parish celebrates the Church’s “Rite of Welcome” for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Items to be published in the bulletin for the weekend of Nov 25-26 should be submitted no later than Tue., Nov. 14. Please email all bulletin announcements to [email protected] AND to [email protected].

The OLS-SA Parish C.A.R.E. Program resumes this month, focusing this year on The Eucharist. Click here for more information.