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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 2

To our parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, our Bishop reminds us:

God has not abandoned us and is present among us. As we learn each day of the growing concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus in our communities, we need to have faith and confidence in God, especially in times like these, praying that He will see us through the present adversity safely.

UPDATE:

  • If you need sacramental records, Mass cards or tax statements, please call or e-mail your requests.

  • The Thrift Shop is closed until further notice.

  • All meetings and events previously scheduled on Church property are cancelled until further notice.

Phone: 732-291-0272

Email: kfrank@olph-sta.org or kpost@olph-sta.org

  • Bishop O’Connell announced that all Masses in the Diocese of Trenton are cancelled through Easter. That date is subject to change as the pandemic evolves. All scheduled Mass intentions will be fulfilled as committed, even though donors will not be present. We have that obligation in justice.

  • You may access the diocesan website at www.dioceseoftrenton.org for more info and updates.

  • If you have a true emergency, please call 908-242-7248.

Further updates will be posted as necessary.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

To our parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, our Bishop reminds us:

God has not abandoned us and is present among us. As we learn each day of the growing concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus in our communities, we need to have faith and confidence in God, especially in times like these, praying that He will see us through the present adversity safely.

  • Beginning today, Monday, March 16th, the rectory office is available by appointment only.

  • If you need sacramental records, Mass cards or tax statements, please call or e-mail your requests at (732) 291-0272 or Email: kfrank@olph-sta.org or kpost@olph-sta.org

  • Beginning Thursday, March 18th, the office staff will be working from home. We will access voice mail and email and respond as soon as possible.

  • The Thrift Shop is closed until further notice.

  • All meetings and events previously scheduled on Church property are cancelled until further notice.

  • Bishop O’Connell announced today that all Masses in the Diocese of Trenton are cancelled through April 3rd. That date is subject to change as the pandemic evolves.

  • Baptisms, funerals and weddings may continue with the caution that crowds should not exceed 50 persons as mandated by the State of a New Jersey.

Important Parish Contact information

Parish Office Phone: 732-291-0272

Email: kfrank@olph-sta.org or kpost@olph-sta.org

If you have a true emergency, please call 908-242-7248.

Further updates will be posted as necessary.


2019 Diocesan Pentecost Rally

The 2019 Pentecost Rally, sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown, NJ, beginning at 9:00am and concluding with the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost celebrated by Bishop David O’Connell at 5:00pm.  Speakers for the Rally include: Father Jeff Kegley, Amanda O’Sullivan, Jim Tortorici and Gez Ford.  A children’s ministry is available to assist our younger family.  Suggested donation for the Rally is $35.00.  To register for the Pentecost Rally, visit www.DOTCCR.org or call 732-671-0071, ext. 221.

Parish Ministry Spotlight: Respect Life

Our OLPH – St. Agnes Respect Life Ministry seeks to inspire and motivate our fellow parishioners to become actively involved in promoting a culture of life.

We affirm that human life, in all its stages, is a precious gift from God. Through prayer, education, and advocacy we strive to increase awareness of the God given worth and dignity of every human life.

As Pope Francis stated: “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”

Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the OLPH Church basement meeting room. Please come and share your ideas.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE!

Download, a resource guide right here!

Farewell of Chief Jerry Vasto

Here are some photos from today farewell of Chief Jerry Vasto, which all the police officers pay their respects to him for a job well done in serving the Community of Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

To: Chief Jerry Vasto,  

You are about to start a new life. Best wishes for you on retirement. Enjoy your time with family and friends. May every moment of your life be fulfilling and full of joy.

May God bless you Chief Vasto. 

From Fr. Fernando and our parish family of Our Lady of Perpetual-Saint Agnes.

CCD News: The Legend of the Sand Dollar

It is difficult to find a shell so rich in symbolism as the sand dollar. The sand dollar is a flat-looking burrowing sea urchin. After the urchin is washed up on the beach and bleached by the sun, it looks like a large silver coin. A legend rich in Catholic symbolism developed about the sand dollar many years ago because of its distinct markings and etchings. The following poem, author unknown, was read to the class of Mary Flynn’s 3rd grade and MaryAnn Blumhagen’s 4th and 6th grades to describe what is found on the front and back of the Sand Dollar and then demonstrated how the details on the Sand Dollar corresponds to Jesus’ story: I love you.

The Legend of the Sand Dollar
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus Christ
Found in this lowly shell.

If you will examine closely,
You’ll see that you find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman’s spear.

On one side the Easter Lily,
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.

The Christmas Poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday,
Our joyous Christmas tide.

Now break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread good will and peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me.
To help to spread His Message
Through all eternity.

Happy Easter!

Mrs. Carol Mulkeen
Director of Religious Education