July 26, 2026 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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July 26: Feast Day of Saints Anne and Joachim

Saints Anne and Joachim are honored by the church as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Not much is known about these special grandparents; what we do know about them comes through tradition. We believe that they were respected members of the Jewish community, and that they wanted to become parents so much that Joachim went into the desert to fast and pray for this intention. An angel told them they would soon have a daughter who would become famous throughout the world. Months later, Mary was born. When she was three years old, Anne and Joachim took her to the temple in Jerusalem to consecrate her for service to the Lord. This is celebrated in the church as the “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” We know little else about the lives of Mary’s parents but considering the person of Mary, they must have been two very remarkable people to have been given such a daughter and to have played so important a part in the work of Redemption. Thus we honor Mary's parents as saints who brought Mary up to be the most-worthy Mother of God. It was Anne and Joachim who taught Mary to have faith in God and Anne and Joachim’s love for one another and for Mary is an example of how God calls us to live. Today, the church honors the grandparents of Jesus. This is the perfect reminder for us to honor our own parents and grandparents and to thank them for the blessings they have passed down to us. Saint Anne is the patron of childless couples, mothers, grandmothers, grandparents, homemakers, pregnancy, women in labor, and others. Saint Joachim is the patron saint of fathers, grandfathers, and grandparents.

Religious Education 2026-2027 Registration

The LAST day to register your child for religious education classes will be this Sunday, July 26, between 10:30 and 12:00 in the convent. Once the classes begin in September, you will not be able to register your child.

2026 Couples Anniversary Blessing Events - October 4 or 18, 2026

All validly-married couples from our parish celebrating a milestone anniversary of 1st, 25th, or 50th (or more) in the 2026 calendar year are invited to participate along with their families (no restrictions on family members) – although the Diocese is asking for a best guess for how many to plan accordingly. Couples may register themselves on the main anniversary blessing web page – www.dioceseoftrenton.org/bishops-anniversary-blessing .
Registration will close on September 25, 2026, for the October 4th event, and on October 2, 2026, for the October 18th event.

XXII Annual Walking Pilgrimage from Trenton to Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA

Once again the parish will have their Annual Walking Pilgrimage from St. Hedwig to the American Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania the weekend of August 8 and 9, 2026. The price of a pilgrimage:

• Adults - $80 (2 days); $40 (1 day)
• Youth under 24 - $40 (2 days); $20 (1 day)
• Children under 12 years old - free
• Spot in the tent - $20

Registration for the pilgrimage takes place every Sunday after the Holy Masses at 8:00 am and 11:00 am or by phone at 609-558-7733 (Bogusia) Don't wait - join us for a special time of prayer, fellowship and unforgettable moments.

Trips Sponsored by St Hedwig Knights of Columbus 7244

The Knights are sponsoring trips to:

• Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on July 27, August 31, September 28, and October 26, 2026
• Niagara Falls USA – September 1-3, 2026
• Cape Cod and Nantucket September 27-30, 2026
• Mackinac Island and More! September 16-23, 2026
• Sleepy Hollow and Pumpkin Blaze - October 25-26, 2026

Click here for more information

For a more detailed itinerary and information, please contact Grand Knight Walter Czajkowski at (609) 533-3408 or visit him at the Pie’d Piper in the Trenton Farmers Market.

Please pray for our sick:

George Fuzes

Please call the parish office to add a name to the prayer list.

Please pray for the deceased:

Polecamy Miłosierdziu Bożemu dusze zmarłej: Maria Pachucki

Question of the Week

What will I do this week to cultivate God’s word? Which passages from scripture have I applied to my life recently or regularly?