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Click here to see the bishop's message on the value of Catholic schools.

On Friday, January 23, there will be a Mass for Life and Life Expo at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Click here for a link to more information.

This Thursday (January 21) marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. While the ruling has been overturned, the Court turned the issue over to the States. Thus, the battle to defend human life remains. Click here to find a way that you can help in prayer.

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified high school seniors of Polish descent, to assist in their pursuit of a college education.

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.

Msgr. Gervasio and Fr. Jean will be leading a pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, and Spain in October, 2026. Click here for more information.

The Liturgy of the Word for Children will be offered at the 11:00 Mass on January 4. All children in Grades K-4 are invited to participate. The Scriptures of the Sunday are presented in a relatable and age appropriate manner.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, may His peace, joy, and hope fill your hearts and homes. There will be no classes on Wednesday, December 24 and Sunday, December 28 and 31. Click here to see the full notice to our Religious Education Families.

Volunteers are needed to adorn Our Lady of Sorrows Church for the Christmas Feast on Tuesday, December 23rd, at 7:00 PM. Click here for more information.

It is appropriate in this holy season to make sure that our customs and traditions reflect the "reason for the season." Click here to find a link to a blessing you and your family can pray as you first turn on the lights of your Christmas tree.

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

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."

This year we are offering a variety of cakes, cheesecakes, pies, cream pies, and donuts from A&M Garden to complement your Thanksgiving dinner. Click here for more information.

...to a presentation on the Icon of Life, which was blessed by Cardinal Raymond Burke and carried at the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC in 2018. Click here for details.

Bartolo Who? Find out more about this newly proclaimed saint by clicking here.

Our parish takes great pride in the recognition being accorded this Saturday, October 24 to Mrs. Mariyam Francis, our Director of Religious Education. Mrs. Francis will receive the Mt. Carmel Guild’s “Guild Neighbor Award” for her work to support its annual Thanksgiving Drive. We are proud of you, Mariyam!

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!

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!