19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08-09-2026 | Fr. Antony ArockiadosDear Family!
Reflection:
There will always be uncertainties in life as you probably felt it at times in your lives. The personalities we meet in the readings are all and nothing but personalities who faced uncertainties all their lives. Elijah’s uncertainty is all about his prophetic role. In the Gospel, the Apostles unwillingly agree to get into the boat as they were enjoying the privilege of Jesus’s friendship - they got special recognition from the people. For Jesus, a ‘special recognition’ is given to you when you are found worthy at the time of challenge, trial, and tribulation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Altar Servers Needed
Open to boys and girls ages 8-18 who have received First Holy Communion.
The schedule is flexible. Counts toward volunteer hours for Confirmation and Notre Dame High School.
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Lazarus Ministry
The Lazarus Ministry is a function of the Legion of Mary and is designed to assist the Souls of the Faithful Departed and their families by praying the Rosary prior to a Viewing or Funeral Mass.
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SSPJ Youth Soccer Sign-up
SSPJ Youth Soccer is looking for players for our Under Age 12 Fall soccer teams.
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Soup Kitchen
Please drop off your donation on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am in Mercy Hall.
We are in need of bottled water, cookies, and pudding cups.
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Vendors for Multicultural Fair
Interested in helping our parish by preparing your favorite dish from your heritage?
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Aliento De Vida Grupo De Oración
Todos los martes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm.
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St. Monica Prayer Ministry
Please join us every Wednesday in the Adoration Chapel.
The St. Monica Ministry is dedicated to offering hope and support to the families and friends of fallen- away Catholics.
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Blue Army Prayer Cell
Please join the Blue Army (Our Lady of Fatima prayer group) in the chapel on Thursday evenings to honor our Lady’s request.
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Columbiettes School Supply Drive
Boxes will be placed in the foyer of the church. We will deliver these items in September to SPSJ school and the Elementary schools of Alpha and Phillipsburg.
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"The Blues" Group
Grieving, depressed, need support? Come & join us in Mercy Hall.
We will give you the support you need to get through this difficult time.
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"Exploring Our Faith Together" Discussion Group
Meets every third Thursday of every month in Mercy Hall.
To build our Knowledge of the Faith; To help us Explain the Faith; To encourage us to Share the Faith!