On Tuesday, June 28, at 4:30 pm, Bishop Checchio will lay hands on and anoint 31  youth of the parish. For most of them, this has been a journey of 8 years through   Religious Education or Catholic School Education.
                                    "Behold, I am doing something new." (Isaiah 43:19) 
      Since this is the third sacrament of initiation, it marks them with the seal of the Holy Spirit, clothing them with power from on high so that they may be his witnesses.  (CCC 1305) 

To Jesus through Mary - All are welcome to attend the Religious Education May Crowning on Wednesday, May 11, at 5:45 in the Church.  Bring your favorite rosary and join us in imploring blessings from Our Lady and consecrating ourselves to her Immaculate Heart.  

On Saturday, May 7, at the 9:00 am Mass, the children of the parish will receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time. Join us in person or via Live Streaming.  We praise God for their parents who have nurtured their faith in their Domestic Church and we thank God for the Catechists who have brought them to this day through their example, witness, and instruction.  

Sponsored by OLV Knights of Columbus Council 2061 and Columbiettes.  Location:  775 Washington Road, Parlin.   
4:30-7:00pm - EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT. 
Menu includes:  Fried Flounder Platters, Shrimp Platters, Combo Platters all of which include: Salad, Vegetable, Frensh Fries and Dessert.  Also available are fish sandwiches including French Fries.  Please note:  this is a note TAKE OUT ONLY.  

On Saturday, December 18, our parish will host Father Carlos Martins, CC whose ministry is the care and custody of a large exhibit of relics of the saints.  He brings to parishes this beautiful exhibition, gives a one hour talk and opens the exhibition for all to see and touch, and be moved by the presence of the relics of over 150 saints. Among these is the largest known    portion of the true cross of Jesus. His talk will begin at 6:00pm in Church and will be followed by the exhibition in Monsignor Dalton Hall. Miracles have been  documented through these relics. For more information  visit www.treasuresofthechurch.com.
“Father Martins’ carries the saints’ touch of tenderness to parishes across North America through his Treasures of the Church exposition. The relics are a tangible source of solace to the faithful.”

Lighting of Tribute ChristmasTrees
Following the 5pm Mass we will gather outside the Church and light the beautiful trees.  The OLV Children's Choir will sing and hot chocolate will be served in Monsignor Dalton Hall.  We are grateful to the Spezzi family for once again providing the seed money for the program.