August 16, 2026 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Question of the Week

When have I felt morally justified in crossing boundaries and how persistent did I need to be to do so?

Newly Baptized in our Church

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism has been received by: Athena Tricoles. Congratulations to the Parents and Godparents, we wish you many God’s graces for every day.

Religious Education 2026-2027

Religion education classes for 2026-2027 will begin on Tuesday, September 29, and Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Catechists Needed

Due to our expanding religious education program, there is a need of additional Catechists for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Mr. Walter Cajkowski at (609) 533-3408.

What is Ordinary Time?

The four seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter are Times of special significance for Catholic people. Two of them are for preparation, and two are for celebration. They Focus us on faith’s “greatest hits” – the birth of the Messiah and His death and resurrection. The remainder of the year is known as Ordinary Time, 34 weeks that fall into two parts: one between Christmas and Lent, and the other between Easter and Advent. You know how sometimes after Christmas you’ll hear people say, “Boy, am I glad the holidays are over”? We love the big feasts, but we also like to get back to our ordinary lives. That’s the way it is with Ordinary Time. For many priests and parish staff members, after the excitement of Christmas and Easter, it’s a kind of relief to get back to ordinary duties and take care of the essentials of parish life. During these weeks, Mass celebrants wear green vestments. Green is the color of hope and new life. We should not think of Ordinary Time as dull. It has its own highlights – first communions and confirmations, weddings, parish carnivals – and holy days like the Assumption of Mary and All Saints’ Day. But Ordinary Time is mostly about rolling up your sleeves to do the work of Christ – and then, like the farmer who admires his harvest, taking time to marvel at what God has been imperceptibly growing in our families and in us.

Trips Sponsored by St Hedwig Knights of Columbus 7244

The Knights are sponsoring trips to:

• Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on 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

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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.