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October 16Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of October 18.Read More
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October 14The bishops of New Jersey have continued the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through Christmas. This decision applies to all New Jersey Roman Catholic parishes. For a link to more in-depth information, click the article title.Read More
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October 10The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance.Read More
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October 10Due to the ongoing pandemic, our sacramental schedule has undergone some temporary changes, which impact the Mass intentions arranged before the pandemic. Click the article title to find out how the Mass intentions have been redistributed.Read More
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Doris Corderoinfools-sa.orgTo Schedule Mass Intentions
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August 16, 2020: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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8/24/2020
Adjusted Confession Schedule: Effective Saturday, September 12
2:45 to 3:30 pm at Saint Anthony Church.
Confessions will be heard at the railing at Our Lady’s Altar.
Penitents are asked to wear masks and
to observe social distancing of at least six feet while waiting.
Outdoor confessions will continue at Our Lady of Sorrows after the 9:00 am Mass.
8/9/2020
Registration is no longer required for Sunday Masses:
4:00 PM Saturday, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday
12:30 PM Sunday (Creole)
Confessions are being heard on Saturdays
6/8/2020Public Masses have resumed as of June 8. Scroll down to see the Mass times, reservation procedure, and requirements. Note that the 11:00 Mass on Sundays will continue to be streamed live on our YouTube page, in addition to the public presence.
6/2/2020Please note that Our Lady of Sorrows Church will be open for private prayer on Monday through Thursday , 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon, and 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon.
5/22/2020Join Us!
Sunday Parish Mass: 11:00 AM
We will be streaming Sunday Masses on YouTube.
Masses have resumed as of Monday, June 8
Due to the restriction of attendance to 1/3 of the total seating capacity, Sunday Masses will be held at St. Anthony Church and Our Lady of Sorrows Church, with the live-streamed Mass continuing from Our Lady of Sorrows with the congregation present. Weekday Masses will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows, and are limited to 25 parishioners; no reservations are required for weekday or Sunday Masses.
Reservations are no longer requiredMass Schedule
All those attending Mass should use the entrance associated with the elevator, in either church.Weekend Masses, effective June 13 – 14, 2020
Day Time Location Capacity Saturday 4:00 PM St. Anthony 317 Sunday 9:30 AM St. Anthony 317 11:00 AM Our Lady of Sorrows (also
live-streamed)216 12:30 PM St. Anthony (Creole) 317 Weekday Masses, effective June 8, 2020
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
The maximum number permitted at daily Mass is 25.Required For Attendance at Mass
- Enter through the elevator entrance at either church, where reservations will be verified; all doors may be used to exit
- Masks must be worn
- Seating is arranged in accord with social distancing
- Reservations are required (see above)
- No congregational singing allowed; the cantor will sing
- Hymnals have been removed, and no handouts provided
- Offering envelopes may be placed in a receptacle at the entrance/exit
- Churches will be sanitized after each Mass
Please keep in mind that the Dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in effect and that our Masses will continue to be live-streamed. All those in a “high risk” category should stay home.
The Sacrament of Penance
Schedule, Effective July 18, 2020
Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass Our Lady of Sorrows Church 2:45 – 3:30 PM St. Anthony Church
At Our Lady of Sorrows Church, weather permitting, confessions will be heard outdoors, at the Sacristy entrance (the door to the right of the sacristy and the Office/elevator entrance). In inclement weather, confessions will be heard in the Church Hall and/or Library.
At St. Anthony Church, confessions will be heard at the altar rail at Our Lady's altar. Please wear masks, and maintain social distancing while waiting in line.The Diocesan directives and more information are included on the Corona Virus Updates page. Please know that these directives are not made in a vacuum or impulsively. Many factors had to be taken into account and parish leaders provided advice. Above all, remember that the arrangements are temporary.
5/2/2020
Let's Stay Connected!
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Due to the Corona Virus outbreak, the bishop has dispensed Catholics from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. You are encouraged to watch the Mass on your television or computer, at any of the channels/sites listed here. You are also encouraged to make a spiritual communion, in lieu of a sacramental communion if you watch the Mass from home.You may also call for an appointment for the Sacrament of the Sick.
Please call the Parish Office at (609)-587-4372.