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You may submit a list of proposed Mass intention dates beginning September 1. Offerings are $10 for Mass, $85 for Altar flowers, and $15 for sanctuary lamps. Click here to find out how to submit your list.

The Saint of the Week, this week of August 16, is St. Pius X. Click here for more information on this timely saint.

Saturday, August 15 (the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is NOT a holy day of obligation this year.

Mass intentions for 2027 may be scheduled beginning September 1st. Click here for instructions.

A short quotation from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI.

We have been advised by Township officials that road resurfacing will take place on S. Olden Avenue from Liberty St. to Hamilton Ave, beginning on Thursday, August 13, and lasting about 10 business days. Click here for detour information.

There will be a solemn prayer service in honor of St. Jude Thaddeus, "helper in desperate cases" on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 PM at the Church of St. Raphael, in Hamilton.

In our effort to cultivate a climate conducive to reverent and active participation at Mass we ask everyone to be attentive to some church courtesies. Click here to see the list.

When you come to Mass, are you dressing for a visit to One who is greater than any royalty on Earth? Click here to read a reflection from Msgr. Gervasio on how we witness through what we wear...

This week, on Monday, June 29, we celebrate the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Click here for more information.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of June 21.

Today is the First Day of Summer…Does it matter what I wear to mass? In a word? Yes! Our choice of attire reflects the importance we place on an event. While it is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place. Give it some thought!

Over the next few weeks, work will be undertaken to improve the sound systems of both our churches by a major electronics upgrade and speaker replacement. The cost of this project will be paid for in large part through a generous bequest recently received.

On this 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, our Bishop David O'Connell, in union with all of the bishops of the United States of America, has requested that all Catholics consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Click here for the prayer of consecration.

On Friday, June 12, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we heed the appeal of the US bishops to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in observance of the 250th birthday of our nation. Click here to find the prayers for this, and for the sanctification of all priests.

Next weekend, June 13 & 14, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. Because he is the Co-Patron of our parish and titular of the church, the day is given the rank of Solemnity. The texts of all Masses next weekend will be that of St. Anthony. At the conclusion of the Mass, a blessing with his relic will be imparted to the faithful.

If you have a child or know of a child between the ages of 6 and 14 and would be interested in his or her baptism, we would be delighted to prepare them through a one-week program in July. Click here for more information.

Friday May 22 is the Memorial of St. Rita of Cascia. The traditional blessing and distribution of roses will be included at our daily Masses on her feast day! Click here for more information on St. Rita!

You are invited to come and see, and consider the vocation of the priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton, on Friday, June 12. Come to Ascension Church in Bradley Beach, for a Holy Hour at 5:00 PM and Mass at 6:00 PM, with dinner to follow. Click here for more information.

There will be a Mass for Catholics in recovery on June 7 at 1:00 PM at the Church of the Epiphany in Brick, NJ. Click here for details.