May 3, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

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MAY DEVOTIONS

In honor of Mary, the Mother of God, there will be special devotions following the 11 am Mass during the month of May. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Our Blessed Mother

As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us. Redeemed by reason of the merits of her Son and united to Him by a close and indissoluble tie, she is endowed with the high office and dignity of being the Mother of the Son of God, by which account she is also the beloved daughter of the Father and the temple of the Holy Spirit. Because of this gift of sublime grace she far surpasses all creatures, both in haven and on earth. At the same time, however, because she belongs to the offspring of Adam she is one with all those who are to be saved. (Lumen Gentium, no. 53)

Mary embraces God's will and freely chooses to cooperate with God's grace, thereby fulfilling a crucial role in God's plan of salvation. Throughout the centuries, the Church has turned to the Blessed Virgin in order to come closer to Christ. Many forms of piety toward the Mother of God developed that help bring us closer to her Son. In these devotions to Mary, "while the Mother is honored, the Son, through whom all things have their being and in whom it has pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell, is rightly known, loved and glorified and . . . all His commands are observed." The Church honors her as the Mother of God, looks to her as a model of perfect discipleship, and asks for her prayers to God on our behalf.

(United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Please remember to return the Religious Education Registration Form for 2026-2027. The form along with $125 per child are due no later than May 5 or 6. After the due date there will be a $25 late fee.

MOTHER’S DAY MASSES

Sunday, May 10, 2026 we will celebrate that special day of Mother’s Day. If you wish to remember, at all the Masses that weekend, a living or deceased Mother, there are envelopes available in the vestibule and side entrances to the church. Please take one, fill in name of person to be remembered and return them before Mother’s Day.

Newly Baptized

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

Question of the Week

"What can I do this week to know Jesus better, to serve those who are overlooked and to prepare my spiritual home?”

Annual Family Pilgrimage Day

This year the annual family day pilgrimage will be hosted by the Franciscan community at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Island on Saturday, September 19, 2026 form 9:00 Mm to 3:30 PM. It is the perfect place for families to enjoy quality time together. Truly a family-friendly pilgrimage offering a range of activities, and quality time together.