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AH First Aid & Safety Squad Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Session
AH First Aid & Safety Squad to Host Town-Wide Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Info Session.
This free, virtual event will give the community a chance to learn about what the squad does and how you may be able to help.
Register now here: https://bit.ly/2NafGU5
The immersive, engaging event will cover:
How there is a place for everyone at the AHFAS.
The role an all-volunteer AHFAS serves in the community.
How being a member is important to the community
The many ways members can enhance their life skills and meet personal goals.
What a first responder does during an emergency.
What happens if community members decide not to volunteer.
The membership process.
What it takes to become an EMT or an Emergency Medical Driver.
The many benefits available to first responders.
The variety of ways community members can support the AHFAS.
The members of the AHFAS look forward to seeing you all there.
A Letter from Bishop O’Connell & Novena to St. Joseph
A Letter from Bishop O’Connell
As the new year begins, there are many issues in society that challenge our Catholic moral and social teachings. Opposition to abortion remains our “pre-eminent priority.” During the month of January when we acknowledge the 48th anniversary of the fateful Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, I invite the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to join one another in a common prayerful response: (1) pray the rosary daily for the rest of the month for an end to abortion in our country; (2) pray the newly created “Novena to St. Joseph” to end abortion that will be published on our parish and diocesan websites each day, January 14 through 22; (3) pray and fast to end abortion on the actual anniversary date, January 22, as parishes celebrate Masses for the legal protection of the unborn. Since COVID precautions will restrict our usual participation in the annual March for Life in Washington on January 29, I will celebrate Mass online that day and many parishes will celebrate Masses in churches for all these intentions. As a Diocese, as parishes, let us pray for an end to abortion, for the legal protection of the unborn and in thanksgiving to God for the gift of human life.
Thank you. Bishop O’Connell
NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH TO END ABORTION
St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and Guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, the Son of God whom she carried in her Immaculate womb: intercede for us, we pray, that all recourse to abortion might cease in our nation and our world. As your cared for Mother and Child, care for all women who bear the gift of life in their womb. May no harm ever endanger them, and may no choice ever threaten the blessing of human life that God has created within. Guard them with your loving protection, at every moment, until His will has been fulfilled. St. Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of the Lord, help us build a culture of life that yields a civilization of love among us.
Say the “Our Father,” the “Hail Mary” and the “Glory be” after the novena prayer.
Father Joseph Quinlan 07/05/1925 - 12/16/2020
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Father Joseph Quinlan into eternal life with Our Lord Jesus Christ. We have been greatly blessed by his dedication and service to our parish and he will be deeply missed.
“Father of all, we pray to you for Fr. Quinlan and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.”
Christmas Schedule 2020
For unto us, a child is born…
Christmas Eve, Thursday 12/24/2020
Saint Agnes - 2PM & 4PM
OLPH - 6PM & 10PM
Christmas Day, Friday 12/25/2020
Saint Agnes - 7:30AM & 11AM
OLPH - 9AM & 10:30AM
Open Enrollment for CCD
Open enrollment for CCD:
Classes for Religious Education began on October 30th. All classes are done virtually, which means there are no in person classes. All assignments and work can be done at your own pace from home. There are no set days or times for meetings. If you have not registered your child, please do so as soon as possible, as it is not too late. Any questions, please feel free to contact:
Mary McKelvey. reled@olphstagnes.org 732-291-0272 ext. 116
SVdP Giving Tree
Giving Tree 2020
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Giving Tree, festively decorated, will be displayed at the back of the church from November 21, 2020 throughout the Christmas Season. Alongside the tree, a container may be found for your gift cards. Similar to last year, we are requesting gift cards, ONLY, so families can purchase items such as clothes, toys, and food, from stores like Target, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Foodtown, Shoprite, etc.
You can also drop off your gift cards at the Parish Office and place inside the mail slot to the left of the entrance door or mail it to OLPH Saint Agnes Parish Office at 103 Center Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716, attention Saint Agnes SVdP.
Gift cards, specifically for Christmas, will NOT be accepted after December 6, 2020 so that families have time to do their Christmas gift shopping. If you are aware of a needy family who should be included in the list of recipients, please call the rectory at 732-291-0272, ext. 113. Leave your name and telephone number and one of our members will return your call as soon as possible.
Saint Vincent DePaul Society extends a special thank you to all parishioners of St. Agnes for making this beautiful act of giving possible.
God bless you and yours with a Very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!