July 12, 2026 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Diocese’s annual collection for retired, elderly and infirm priests set for July 25-26

As Catholics observe on July 26 the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis in 2021, the Diocese of Trenton will take up its special collection during July 25-26 Masses for the Retired, Elderly and Infirm Priests Fund.
The annual collection is taken up in all Catholic churches across Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties, coinciding with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Begun in 2022 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., the fund supports more than 80 priests of the Diocese in their retirement housing and healthcare needs. Kevin Cimei, diocesan chief administrative officer, reported that $339K was collected in the 2025 collection, a 6% increase over the prior year’s donations. Reminding Catholics of the treasure the Church has in the elder members of its community – not only among family members, but clergy as well – Bishop O’Connell called elderly priests of the Diocese “our spiritual grandparents,” who continue to pray for our faith community, and many of whom continue to minister in parishes in retirement.
For more information about the collection, contact the Office of Communications at 609-403- 7169;dotcomm@dioceseoftrenton.org.

Religious Education 2026-2027 Registration

The LAST day to register your child for religious education classes will be 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.

XXII Annual Walking Pilgrimage

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. All parishioners are invited to participate in this spiritual journey. For further information please call Agnieszka Chojnowska at 609.356.9381.

Trips Sponsored by Saint 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. $40 per person. For more information on incentives or to purchase tickets please contact Grand Knight Walter Czajkowski at (609) 533-3408.

Cape Cod and Nantucket August 3-9, 2026

Explore Cape Cod on this fabulous 4-day tour. Upon arrival check-in to your hotel before enjoying your first New England Lobster Dinner. Day 2, your LOCAL GUIDE will meet you at your hotel and will escort you to the HY-LINE DOCKS for ticketing and boarding of the ferry to the island of Nantucket. Upon return from Nantucket, your guide will give you an overview tour of Hyannis and see the JFK Memorial before dinner. Day 3, you will travel historic Route 6A, the Old King’s Highway, a scenic byway winding through centuries of Cape Cod history. View a Windmill, a Cape Cod Lighthouse and visit the Cape Cod national Seashore Visitor’s Center. Sand dunes and the ocean surround you as you approach “Land’s End” – Provincetown. This afternoon you may choose to board an excursion vessel for an amazing experience of Whale Watching (3 hours). For anyone not wishing to go on a whale watch you can enjoy a one-hour Dune Tour. You will enjoy a New England Dinner before returning to the hotel. Day 4, a stop will be made on the way home to Mystic Village, Ct. for lunch on your own and exploring. Package includes: motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations at Margaritaville, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including lobster dinner, admissions, ferry tours, whale watching/dune tour guides, Mystic Village, driver’s gratuity and trip leader.

Mackinac Island and More! September 16-23, 2026

An overnight stay in Ohio with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum and Ford Rouge Factory tour the next day. The following day venture to Frankenmuth for a world-famous Frankenmuth style Bavarian Dinner at the Bavarian Inn restaurant and a two-night stay at the Bavarian Inn and Lodge. You will visit Bronner’s a gigantic Christmas store that covers more than 7 acres of Christmas decorations. Enjoy a scenic river cruise in the Bavarian Belle and enjoy shopping and dining in this cute German town. Time allowed to engage in Octoberfest. Day 5, you are in for a treat at Thunder Bay for an Elk Viewing horse drawn carriage ride. Gourmet Dinner and wine tasting. The next day breakfast at the Hampton Inn and then travel to Mackinaw City for a guided tour across the bridge with a picture-perfect photo op. Board the ferry to cross over to Mackinaw Island. A carriage taxi to the Grand Hotel where you will settle in for a 2-night stay. Included is a Carriage Tour of the Island and lunch and dinner at the Grand Hotel. Overnight stop in Ohio before heading home with memories of the Jewel of the Great Lakes. Package includes: motor coach transportation, driver’s gratuity, 7 nights hotel accommodations, 3 dinners, 1 lunch, 7 breakfasts, tickets and admissions, ferries, guides, trip leader, and all tours.

For more 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 the deceased:

Polecamy Miłosierdziu Bożemu dusze zmarłej: Krystyna Korczak

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?