As Bishop, I invite and encourage the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to join me in sending the support of our prayers and contributions to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti through: Catholic Relief Services
The first name of this solemnity was the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Later, its name in the East carried over, the Dormition (or Falling Asleep) of Mary. In the West, it became known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Music Ministry of St. Mary’s Church invites all of the members of our Parish and the community of the Jersey Shore to join our glorious Adult’s Choir starting this Fall.
Saint Augustine said: “He who sings, prays twice.” The holy Bishop of Hippo meant that singing adds to our praise and worship of God—that our voices are gifts, with which we can make music to the Lord.