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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in the Catholic Church. Inspired by more than 500 years of tradition, this devotion became part of the Church’s liturgy in 1670, with Mass and prayers composed by French priest St. John Eudes (1601-1680).

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Medford, NJ, a growing parish of 4,200 families, seeks one full time administrative assistant for their Parish Religious Education Program, (PREP).

The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley in Pennington, NJ is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Office of Faith Formation to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

This weekend, when the Catholic Church in our Diocese celebrates the Solemn Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, seems like the perfect occasion to welcome all the faithful of the four counties to return to full participation in the Holy Eucharist by lifting the dispensation from the Sunday/Holy Day Mass...

The Bishops of New Jersey have ended the dispensation from the obligation to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation effective June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.  The faithful are to return to the practice of participating at weekly celebration of Mass in church.

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointment:

The Easter Season for 2021, like 2020 before it, is unlike any others in our memory due to the impact of the worldwide pandemic. This season comes to an end on May 23 as the Church celebrates the Solemn Feast of Pentecost, traditionally called the “birthday of the Church.”

The Diocese of Trenton is currently seeking applicants for the full-time position of Associate Director for Catechesis. The qualified candidate has extensive experience in catechetical ministry and will work with the Director of Catechesis to advance the mission of the department.

The Church of Saint Veronica’s is seeking a part-time Maintenance worker/Handyman to handle day to day maintenance of church facilities.

Although the liturgical celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension has been transferred to this coming Sunday in the Dioceses of New Jersey this year, I can’t help but reflect about its meaning on Thursday, May 13, 40 days after Easter. 

After five years of educational and pastoral formation, eight laymen will advance to the Order of Deacon in service to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton May 15 when they are ordained by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the love of a mother.” St. Therese of Lisieux

St Rose of Lima in Freehold, New Jersey is seeking a full-time Parish Administrative Assistant to work 40 hours a week. The Parish Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for parishioners and the public. This individual will provide administrative support to the Pastor and Business Manager; will be responsible for general administrative tasks including financial recordkeeping, overseeing, and coordinating sacramental and parish records, and special office projects. Evening work may be required at times. This individual will oversee parish communications and office management.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointments for priests and deacons of the Diocese of Trenton, effective July 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted.

El obispo David M. O’Connell, C.M., ha anunciado los siguientes nombramientos para sacerdotes y diáconos de la Diócesis de Trenton a partir del 1 de julio, 2021, si no especifica otra fecha.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a French Cistercian monk, theologian, preacher and reformer in the early Middle Ages who was well known – among many things – for his great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

La Palabra de Dios nos recuerdo a cada uno de nosotros en el Libro de Isaías: “Mi siervo eres tú; Yo te he escogido y no te he rechazado. No temas, porque Yo estoy contigo (Isaías 41:9-10)”. Este domingo, el 25 de abril, es el Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones, un día que coincide con el Domingo del Buen Pastor. Como católicos, se nos pide animar a nuestros jóvenes considerar dedicar sus vidas a seguirlo al Señor Jesús de una manera especial a traves del sacerdocio, diaconado y la vida religiosa… y orar por ellos. Pero, para poder “considerar”, poder “dedicar”, poder “seguir” al Señor, primeramente, hay que escuchar su llamado.

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton at all Masses on the weekend of April 24-25.

Para este año solamente, los obispos católicos de New Jersey han trasladado la celebración de la Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor de jueves, 13 de mayo, a domingo, 16 de mayo, 2021.

La Colecta Anual de Misiones Católicas Locales de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (por sus siglas en inglés) se llevará a cabo en la Diócesis de Trenton el fin de semana del 24 y 25 de abril.