St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic School in Medford seeks one part-time custodian team member to work Monday through Friday from 12pm-4pm. The qualified candidate will be responsible for specific daily cleaning duties, opening and locking buildings and setting up and breaking down for school events.
Beginning with the Solemn Feast of All Saints (Friday, November 1) —- a holy day of obligation —- and the Commemoration of All Souls (Saturday, November 2), the entire month of November has long been dedicated to the faithful departed, “those who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace" (Eucharistic Prayer 1). The “sign of faith” is that “indelible mark” that the Catholic Church teaches comes with Baptism. St. Teresa of Calcutta once reflected “during this whole month we give them extra love and care by praying to them and for them.”
Beginning with the Solemn Feast of All Saints (Friday, November 1) —- a holy day of obligation —- and the Commemoration of All Souls (Saturday, November 2), the entire month of November has long been dedicated to the faithful departed, “those who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace" (Eucharistic Prayer 1). The “sign of faith” is that “indelible mark” that the Catholic Church teaches comes with Baptism. St. Teresa of Calcutta once reflected “during this whole month we give them extra love and care by praying to them and for them.”
It has been 68 years since the publication of a papal encyclical devoted exclusively to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Pius XII, encyclical Haurietis Aquas, “You will draw waters,” May 15, 1956.) In it, Pope Pius XII encouraged devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, urging Catholics to reflect upon the mystery of God and his love so as to be transformed by it.
It has been 68 years since the publication of a papal encyclical devoted exclusively to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Pius XII, encyclical Haurietis Aquas, “You will draw waters,” May 15, 1956.) In it, Pope Pius XII encouraged devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, urging Catholics to reflect upon the mystery of God and his love so as to be transformed by it.
OLGC School in Moorestown, NJ is in need of a classroom assistant for our early childhood classrooms. Previous experience working in a school setting is preferred. Must have the ability to support our school's strong Catholic values.
Please send your resume to [email protected]
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation usually celebrated on December 8, will be celebrated on Monday, December 9 because December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. (Sundays of Advent outrank any other feasts on the Church calendar.) December 9 remains a holy day of obligation. Please consult your parish bulletin or website for mass schedules and details.
As we gather in communion this World Mission Sunday, I extend to you a heartfelt invitation from Pope Francis, inspired by the Gospel: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9).” This call to mission resonates deeply with our faith’s core, urging us to share God’s love with the world.
As we gather in communion this World Mission Sunday, I extend to you a heartfelt invitation from Pope Francis, inspired by the Gospel: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9).” This call to mission resonates deeply with our faith’s core, urging us to share God’s love with the world.
Nearly every metric has shown an increase over last year’s campaign, including the total pledged ($5.5 million); the total paid ($5.3 million), and the 24,700 gifts. Additionally, this year there are 39 parishes which have reached their goals, compared to 30 parishes in 2023.
With less than three months left before the end of the calendar year, the Development Department team is focused on meeting the ACA’s overall goal of $6.5 million. A mailing, featuring messages from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and local pastors, will go out this month to members of the Diocese who have not yet responded to the Appeal.
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During these high holy days celebrated by our Jewish brothers and sisters, our Holy Father has called upon all Catholics to pray and, if possible, to fast on October 7, 2024, the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on Israel. Days of fasting and prayer for warzones have been a constant throughout the pontificate of Pope Francis. “On October 7,” the Holy Father pleaded, “I ask everyone to live a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world. … There is a need for this, especially in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to disrupt entire peoples and nations.”
The Catholic Church has been blessed with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God through the Rosary since the early 13th century when, according to Catholic tradition, she appeared to St. Dominic (1170-1221) in 1214 offering him the idea of the Rosary. There are various legends and stories regarding how the Rosary initially came to be but its current form of 15 mysteries called “decades” – five joyful, five sorrowful, five glorious– was formally established by Pope Pius V (1504-72) in 1569. Pope St. John Paul II added five “luminous” mysteries to the decades of the Rosary in 2002.