18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08-02-2026 | Fr. Antony ArockiadosDear Family!
Every pope has a Papal Motto that highlights the pope’s focus or his pastoral concern over the church. Pope Leo XIV’s papal motto is In Illo Uno Unum which could be translated as ‘In the One, we are one’. This phrase comes from a writing by Saint Augustine about Psalm 127. Pope Francis’ motto on his coat of arms, “miserando atque eligendo” is taken from a homily by Saint Bede, which could be translated as “having mercy, Jesus called him.”
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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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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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4-Day Walking Pilgrimage
Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Great Meadows, NJ will host a spiritual 4-day Walking Pilgrimage from our church in NJ to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA.
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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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First Friday Holy Hour
All are welcomed to come together for a Holy Hour at 6:00pm in the Church.
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Flea Market
Inside Mercy Hall & Outside in the parking lot, rain or shine.
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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.