October 18, 2026 - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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October Rosary Prayer

OCTOBER THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY

The October Devotions will be held on Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Rosary, Litany and Benediction.

The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. The purpose of the Rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. Every time we pray the Our Father, we are reminded that Jesus’ Father is the initiator of salvation. Praying the Hail Mary reminds us that we are joining with Mary in contemplating these mysteries. In addition, they help to make us aware that Mary was and is still intimately joined with her son, Jesus, in all the mysteries of earthly and heavenly existence. The constant repetition of prayer creates an atmosphere of contemplation. The traditional fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary are grouped into sets: the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, and, in 2002, Pope John Paul II announced the new Luminous Mysteries.

I desire to suffer, Lord, all the trials that come to me and esteem them as a great good enabling me to imitate you in something. Let us walk together, Lord. Wherever you go, I will go; whatever you suffer, I will suffer.

Saint Teresa of Avila (from the meditation for October 15, 2026)

CEMETERY PROCESSION

The traditional procession and blessing of the graves will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026. We will begin after the 11:00 Mass at the Ewing Cemetery. We invite everyone to come and pray for all our faithful departed whether buried here or abroad.

ALL SOULS DAY

The feast of All Souls will soon be here. Please return the envelopes with the names of your deceased family and friends. An envelope has been included in your monthly packet mailed to you. Additional All Souls Day envelopes are available in the church at all the entrances. On Monday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. we will have a Mass and devotion during which time the names will be read.

Please pray for our sick:

George Fuzes; Chester Siwczak

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

Please pray for the deceased:

Please pray for the deceased: Polecamy Miłosierdziu Bożemu dusze zmarłej: Lois Ringkamp

Newly Baptized in our Church

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism has been received by Alida Macor. Congratulations to the Parents and Godparents, we wish you many God’s graces for every day. Sakrament Chrztu Świętego przyjęła Alida Macor. Gratulujemy Rodzicom i Chrzestnym życząc wielu łask Bożych na każdy dzień.

Pope Prayer Intention: For mental health ministry | October 2026

We pray to you, Lord, for those who care:
professionals, family members, volunteers—
men and women who, with patience and love,
build bridges of understanding and comfort.
Give them strength and compassion to sustain others.

Mass Schedule
  • Monday & Friday
    8:00 AM (Chapel/En)
  • Wednesday
    7:00 PM (Chapel/Pl) with Novena
  • Saturday
    5:00 PM (Church/En)
  • Sunday
    8:00 AM (Pl) | 9:30 AM (En) | 11:00 AM (Pl)
  • Holy Days
    8:00 AM (Chapel/En) | 7:00 PM (Church/Pl)

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Mass Intentions Form

Mass Intentions

Please download forms here. Fill out the form and include your donation of $10 per Mass. Requests should be placed in an envelope marked “Mass Intentions” and:

  1. Placed in the weekend collection basket
  2. Mailed directly to the Parish Office
  3. Droped off in the Rectory through the mail slot
  4. Droped off at the Sacristy before or after weekend Mass

Mass Intentions Form

Parish Office Hours

Monday • Tuesday • Thursday
9 AM – 12 PM | 1 PM – 4 PM

Wednesday and Friday - CLOSED

Call: (609) 396-9068
Email: sthedwig@comcast.net

Religious Education

Tuesday & Wednesday - 5:00-6:30 pm
Director: Mr. Walter Czajkowski
Phone: (609) 533-3408
Email: sthedwigccd@gmail.com

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