July 19, 2026 - Sixteenth 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.

The Feast of Saint James

The feast of saint James is celebrated annually on July 25th to honor the apostle James the Great.

Prayer to St. James (The Great)

O glorious Apostle, Saint James, who by reason of thy fervent and generous heart was chosen by Jesus to be witness of His glory on Mount Tabor, and his agony in Gethsemane; thou, whose very name is a symbol of warfare and victory; obtain for us strength and consolation in the unending warfare of this life, that, having constantly and generously followed Jesus, we may be victors in the strife and deserve to receive the victor’s crown in heaven. Amen.

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?