Saint Vincent de Paul Society Thanksgiving Turkey Drive

It’s that time of year already, and once we are calling upon the generosity of the parishioners of Saint Ann and Saint Michael to come to the aid of our neighbors. On Monday evening, November 25, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, members of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be at the FRONT of the Church of Saint Ann collecting FROZEN turkeys. Saint Michael’s should also bring their donated turkeys to Saint Ann’s.

Knights of Columbus Sponsor MERCER HIGH SCHOOL Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Knights of Columbus Council 7000 is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Mercer High School. They are collecting non-perishable food items that will be distributed to needy families from the school during the Thanksgiving Holiday. (Last school year, the Knights of Columbus and The Church of Saint Ann helped approximately 55-60 families during their Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter breaks last year.) Please drop off all food donations by November 20, 2019

Solemn Saint Jude Novena

October 20-28 at Saint Michael Church will be the 80th Anniversary for the annual Saint Jude Novena being celebrated at Saint Michael Church (October 20-28, 2019). Continue reading for more information

Ireland Trip

Youth Ministry

Join us for the first meeting of the Youth Ministry

Please Welcome . . . KARALYN RENNIE

The Church of Saint Ann is excited to announce that we are working on a new approach to Catholic Campus Ministry at Rider University in conjunction with the Faith Justice Fellowship (FJF) Program. The Fellowship is a residential year of service program for young adults that runs annually from September – June, during which time the Fellows work full-time at a local “sponsoring organization” in/around Trenton, New Jersey. The Church of Saint Ann will host one of this year's Faith Justice Fellows, Karalyn Rennie. Starting in September, Karalyn will be with us fulltime

Annual Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels Service Project

Once again, our parish is looking forward to serving Thanksgiving dinner to shut-ins across Mercer County. There will be two prep sessions, one the week before Thanksgiving and the second on Thanksgiving Eve. Meals will be delivered after the morning mass on Thanksgiving Day.

Hurricane Dorian Relief

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is receiving donations from anyone seeking to help the victims of Hurricane Dorian with immediate assistance. Those who wish to donate to assist families and people affected by the devastating storm, please go to www.crs.org and follow the directions there. Let’s not forget to pray for the victims of hurricane.

Parish Picnic

The Parish picnic is Sunday 9/15 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. The rain date is 9/22. Tickets are $5 each, children 12 and under are free.

Saint Ann School

Our parish school, Saint Ann School, opened for the new school year last week. They offer a comprehensive PreK3 through 8th grade program. Call 609-882-8077 to schedule a tour for you and your child. This Friday the PTA is hosting Bingo in the gym. Doors open at 6:00pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY

The Parish has an opening for part-time religious education secretary. The job is approximately 10 hours per week—flexible schedule.

Recovery Mass...Grace for the Journey

For All on the Journey from Addiction to Recovery join others on the journey from around the Diocese. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine CELEBRANT: The Very Reverend Robert S. Grodnicki, VF Pastor, St. Luke Parish, Toms River Sponsored by The Diocese of Trenton, Dept. of Pastoral Care

GRANDPARENTS GARDEN UPDATE

The restoration of our Grandparents Garden is complete. There are still pavers that were ordered that need to be set in place, and for orders that are coming in. We will do this in a timely fashion. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Underwear for Kids

On the weekend of August 17/18, 2019, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting new undershirts, underpants, and socks in the original packaging for children ages 5-12.

A Festive Celebration Welcomes Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch

Aztec Dancers and John Muka from St. Vincent de Paul Parish presents the Traveling Torch to Fr. Dela Cruz.

All Are Welcome

The St. Jude Novena (October 21-28) is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Mass and Novena on Weekdays. Also, there is a service at 6:00 p.m. in the evening. The Novena Breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Leonardo's.

Saint Michael’s Children
<br />Perform at Heritage Festival

Saint Michael’s Children
Perform at Heritage Festival

Children from Saint Michael's Slovak Community represented our parish on the 41st Slovak Heritage Festival on September 23, 2018 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Even though the rain was drizzling that day, the Saint Michael’s children's program made the day and was the sunshine of the event.

Youth Ministry Summer Camp 2018

At this year's Youth Ministry Summer Camp, our 25 teenagers worked diligently all week to serve God’s children, our 41 campers!

Congratulations to the SAS Class of 2018!

Congratulations to the Saint Ann School Class of 2018 who were celebrated at a Commencement Mass and Ceremony on June 8, 2018.

Centering Prayer Group | Book Discussion

Join the Centering Prayer group as they discuss Open Mind, Open Heart by Father Thomas Keating beginning Saturday July 21, 2018 11 AM - 12:30 PM. For more information, contact Patty Creech at pattyos1210@gmail.com.