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This Tuesday our nation salutes the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States. Our veterans who pursued the call of duty at great personal cost, are the noblest of American citizens. Shielding us from danger, preserving the peace, defending our values, they have been the face of hope in dark places and a force for good in the world. How proud we are to say, “Thanks for your service!”

Everyone is invited to the celebration of Holy Mass to commend to the Lord our parishioners who have died in the past year. The Mass will be held on Saturday, November 8, at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

Don’t forget to vote this Tuesday…a most important day for the Garden State! The Catechism (#2239) reminds us that “the duty to vote is one of co-responsibility for society… As Catholics our consciences should be specifically informed as to the greatest moral principles, so that we may vote with them in mind."

Our special Liturgy of the Word for Children will be offered at the 11:00 Mass on Nov. 9, and Nov. 16. All children in Grades K-4 are invited to join us as we hear God’s Word and respond to the Good News of the Gospel!

An opportunity to fulfill the conditions to obtain the Holy Year’s Plenary Indulgence will be available on Thursday, November 6, at St. Anthony Church. Click here for details.

Click here to find the liturgical schedule for All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many—on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you! ∼ Bernardino of Siena

The OLS-SA Holy Name Society is for the men of our parish and we would appreciate your support. The purpose of the Holy Name Society is to give honor and glory to the sacred name of Jesus Christ which is needed more than ever today.

Our Parish Cohort Mission under the direction of Fr. Bill Garrott, O.P. was truly inspiring, drawing so many ever closer to the Lord through his powerful words and music. Our heartfelt thanks to Fr. Garrott for deepening our understanding and love of the Triune God—the Father who blesses, the Son who heals, the Spirit who strengthens us. Click here for more thanks!

During the this weekend and next, (October 18-19 & 25-26) our Ushers will be taking “attendance” at all Masses as part of our annual “October Count.” These figures will be sent to the diocesan Office of Pastoral Planning. We trust that the counting will not be too much of a distraction to your prayer.

The parish Respect Life team invites you to join us in prayer for life, every Thursday in October, at noon, in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Each week we will pray a different set of prayers, for life and for healing. Click here for more information.

The Cohort Mission Planning Team would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered to help at the mission: parking assistants, greeters, ushers, sales, and reception hospitality! We would also like to thank all of those who so generously supplied food for the reception--we had more than enough, thanks to your generosity!

This Thursday, October 16, a number of our students will travel to the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold, for the annual Catholic Schools Mass, celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop. This event brings together students, faculty, principals, and pastors to worship with Bishop O’Connell. His message is always so positive and affirming and helps to us realize the importance of a Catholic School education.

The Lumen Christi Cohort invites all current and retired persons who work or worked in the healthcare professions--physicians, nurses, technicians, chaplains, etc.--to participate in a special White Mass celebration on October 19, at 11:30 AM at St. Raphael's church in Hamilton. Friends and supporters are also welcome!

The Rosary Altar Society invites you to a morning of recollection, on Saturday October 18. The day begins with "Fr. Stas" (Fr. Stanley Lukaszewski) celebrating our 9:00 AM Mass. The ladies will then proceed to Holy Family Hall for the remainder of the program. Click here for more information.

October is a special time to focus on issues that impact our respect for all human life at every stage. The work of restoring a reverence for human life must continue. Click here for more information on what you can do.

This Tuesday, October 7, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Long tradition has established October as the month of the Holy Rosary. Click here for more information.

All men are invited to an empowering Evening of Reflection on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

The blessing of pets will take place on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi @10 AM on Saturday, Oct. 4 (rain date/time: 3 PM. on Sunday, Oct. 5), at the Peace Garden at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

The Cohort Mission team is asking for volunteers during the mission (held on October 6 -8) to greet and usher people, to direct parking, and to make sure any debris left in the church is picked up. We need your names by September 22 to print name tags! Click here for details.