There will be a second collection THIS SUNDAY to benefit the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. As always, we appreciate your generous contribution.

While Mary the Mother of God is revered and celebrated all year long, May is a special month to celebrate the “Queen of Heaven.” Mary was a perfect follower of Christ, and so is considered the crown of creation. She is also the Mother of the Son of God, Jesus, who is the King of Israel and the universe. And of course, she is the most important woman of our faith, and our spiritual mother. 

Join us at the 5:00 Mass on May 6^th, as one of our parish families crown Mary, Queen of Heaven.

The First Communion candidates worked with their families to design their communion banners which will hang on the end of their pews on their special day!

Over 80 children and their families attended the First Holy Communion Retreat. The children turned in their banners, Scrapbooks, and met with Father Pat in Church. The parents met with Chris Carlo, Coordinator of Religious Education. Chris’s topic was “Living the Faith at Home.”  The children will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 6. Please include the children and their families in your prayers.

Faith to Move Mountains campaign will be coming to an official close on April 30, 2023. Faith to Move Mountains started in October of 2014 by several parishes and raised over $70M with over $59M collected. Over $19.5M has been rebated back to parishes in our Diocese, and the remaining funds have been invested in 5 trusts. 

April 30, 2023 is the final day the Diocese will accept payments on pledges that will be eligible for a rebate. To the families with outstanding pledges, instructions will be sent to your home.  Thank you for your support of this historic campaign for the Diocese of Trenton and our parish.

Plan on joining us at Bella Vista Country Club for a fun day of Golf and Cheer Monday June 5th at Bella Vista County Club.

Click here to register. Help Us to Help Others.

The SVdP Food Pantry Donations are being collected on May 6 & 7.

SVdP provides food to neighboring families each month. Place your nonperishable food and household items in the collection bins when you come for Mass on May 6 & 7. Thank you!

Most Needed Items: Chef Boyardee, Mac n Cheese, Pasta Sauce and Pasta

Save the Date

Next Youth Ministry Meeting

April 30 7-8:30 pm Fr. Scheg

All Are Welcomed!

The NJ Catholic Youth Rally at Great Adventure is going to be awesome this year! Young adults, high school and junior high school age, St. Catharine’s Youth Ministry, Religious Ed students and our parish families are ALL encouraged to attend on May 21 between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Admission to the park includes opening ceremony, private all-you-can-eat buffet, and Sunday Liturgy. Register early for free parking passes!

The Walking with a Purpose May/ June Bible study for Women is ‘Reclaiming Friendship.’ The sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 11- June 15 from 10:00-11-11:30 am at St. Mary's in Colts Neck. It's a great way to explore the Bible in a small group setting, and to meet new people too.

Bring a friend!

For further information, please contact Anne Baker at anne.t.baker@gmail.com.

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer

Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House

84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501

609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Please check www.FHOP.org for dates, registration, directions and for our other offerings!

All programs will be offered online and in-person unless otherwise indicated.

LOVE IS POETRY IN MOTION

3 Fridays: May 5, 12 and 19      9:30 AM – Noon

Scripture tells us, “In the beginning was the Word.” Perhaps one of the most tender ways to communicate this Word is through poetry.

In Daniel Lensky’s book Love Poems from God, he presents us with poems revealing the unbounded love of God which permeates all humanity.

Treat yourself to a morning of God’s poetic love!

Led by S. Marie. Donation: $75

MARY AND OUR RISEN LORD

Monday, May 8         1:00 – 4:00 PM

As we continue to celebrate the Easter Season, what would it be like for us to spend this day with the Mother of Jesus?

What might Mary be able to share with us about her post-Resurrection time with her Son? 

Might her presence with us deepen our trust as we navigate the tender events of our lives?

Led by S. Marie. Donation: $20

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