SAint Monica Ministry

Saturday, April 11, 10:00 AM
The next Saint Monica Ministry will meet this Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am. Please bring rosaries, chaplets, and photos of those who need prayers. If you can't make the meeting and have prayer requests for the group, send an email to saintmonica@ollwhs.org.

Shepherd’s Meal - Friday, September 25, 6:30 pm

Shepherd's Meal is prepared and served in our Community Hall to anyone who wants to come and share a meal. Not only is this ministry an opportunity to give back by preparing a salad, meal, or dessert, but also a way to build community and share that meal with others by dining with the guests. If you’d prefer, come and help out with setup, serving, or cleanup. We begin at 5:30 pm and finish by 8:00 pm. Meals should be dropped off by 4:30 pm, and please bring them hot.    Contact shepherdsmeal@ollwhs.org to let them know how you would like to help.

Spark Youth Ministry Pumpkin Carving & Decorating

Friday, October 2, 7:00-8:00 pm

Come join us in Old Church Hall for some fall fun as we carve and decorate pumpkins. The pumpkins will be provided! Open to 7th to 12th graders.  For more information contact: youthministry@ollwhs.org.

Blessing of the animals

Sunday, October 4, After the 10:30 am Mass

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, marks the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. To commemorate this observance there will be a Blessing of the Animals, after the 10:30 am Mass on the grass in front of the church, rain or shine. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier.

RAS Gift Shop

Open Sundays, 9:15-11:45 am

The gift shop is open, stop by to see what is new, get some ideas for fall weddings, housewarming gifts, baby showers and much more. Just need a good book to read, a spiritual pick me up...we have several titles to check out.   Always remember special gifts can be ordered with a two week window.  Questions, please reach out to Ruth Stieh rastieh@gmail.com or 908-391-8555. Thank you for your support.

NJ March for Life

Thursday, October 8

There will be a 9:30 am Mass at the Cathedral and after participants will attend the Rally & March. For those interested in attending there are two bus opportunities.

Immaculate Conception Church, Annandale: Departs from ICC at 7:45 am.

To reserve a seat, contact Bill Smith at 908.797.7359.                                                   

Diocese of Metuchen: Departs from St. John Neumann Pastoral Center at 7:15 am. 

Cost is $20.00 per person and the bus will return to Piscataway by 2:45 pm.   

To register visit: https://diometuchen.org/events/nj-bishops-mass-for-life


Can’t Make the Trip but want to participate?                                                               

For those who can’t attend the march here at Our Lady of Lourdes we will have Adoration 8:00-11:45 am with Benediction, Mass at Noon followed by Exposition and Benediction until 4:00 pm.      

Fall Bible Study with Deacon Chris & Deacon Tony

Tuesdays, with Deacon Chris Curran, following 8:30 am Mass, Community Hall

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 10, 17, December 1, 8

Thursdays, with Deacon Tony Woods, Old Church Hall 

7:00 pm Divine Office - Evening Prayers                                                                               

7:30-8:30 pm, Bible Study                                                                                                                                             

September 3, 10,17, 24, 30, October 8, 22, 29, November 12, 19, December 3,10                                       

Schedule Change - Wednesday, October 30 NOT Thursday, September 1                                                                                     

At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that help us learn to pray. We hear them sung or prayed at every Mass. The Holy Spirit inspired them. Israel sang them. Christ himself prayed them, as did our Blessed Mother. These sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God’s loving and wondrous deeds for us. Their words captivate the imagination and draw us into a deeply personal encounter with God.  Psalms: The School of Prayer is an eleven-session Bible study that will explore how the words of the Psalms captivate the imagination and draw us into a deeply personal encounter with God. At each session, participants will meet to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship.

Music Ministry!

Volunteers Needed

Our parish music ministry includes all our singers and instrumentalists. You can have a voice in spreading God’s love through music. You’ll feel a sense of belonging, make great friends, and grow artistically and spiritually.

We welcome new and returning participants (adults, youth, and children).

Contact Jim Cole, Music Director, at: music@ollwhs.org or 908-534-2319 x 119.