20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08-16-2026 | Fr. Antony ArockiadosDear Family!
Yesterday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother, which, this year, is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Karl Rahner, a famous theologian calls the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary a Day of Hope. What hope? It is the hope that someday eternal life may be ours. Mary not only assures us of eternal life through her intercessory power, but Mary stands with us now to strengthen us in the virtue of hope especially when we feel the worst.
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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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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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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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"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!
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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.