Our Lady of Lourdes

Starfish Food Collection, October 18/19

Our next regular food collection will take place this weekend, October 18/19.  All types of nonperishables are welcome, but we are especially in need of canned hearty soups, crackers, canned vegetables, canned stew, canned chicken, rice, canned/packaged potatoes, granola bars, and toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.).  Please do not donate food beyond their "Use By" date.  Thank you for your assistance.

RAS Communion Breakfast, Sunday, October 19, Following the 8:30 am Mass

All are welcome to join the Rosarians in Community Hall for our Annual Communion Breakfast.  Immediately following the 8:30 am Mass, a delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast will be served.  Our guest speaker will be Renata Elizabeth Bove-Schwarz. Renata is the author of “For God’s Sake Put On A Clean Shirt!” a book about the mysteries of the Rosary.    Renata is a former resident of Spotswood, NJ, and retired auditor of the Diocese of  Metuchen.  Tickets are $25 per person.  Any questions, please email rosaryaltar@ollwhs.org.

OLL Spark Youth Ministry Murder Mystery! , Sunday, October 19 , 12:00-2:00 pm

Come join us this Sunday, October 19th from 12:00 –2:00 pm in Old Church Hall as we invite you to help us solve a mystery!  This will be a roaring 1920’s mystery party event where teens are encouraged to dress up in their 20’s outfits. Refreshments will be provided. Open to 8th to 12th graders.  For more information contact: youthministry@ollwhs.org.

Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France Hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes

12 Days: April 13-24, 2026

Visit Lourdes, Nevers, Tours, Loire Valley, Chartres, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, Normandy, Caen, Lisieux,  and Paris.

The tour will feature roundtrip air from Newark, first class/select hotels, transfers from/to airport by private coach including meeting/assistance, most meals, comprehensive sightseeing with a professional English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees, and hotel service charges.

For more information email Dottie Dargis at ddargis1951@gmail.com.

Prophets: Messengers of God's Mercy Bible Study

Bi-Weekly, Old Church Hall

We are excited to announce we will be starting a new bible study, Prophets: Messengers of God's Mercy.  Each session will focus on one of the prophets.  You have two (2) sessions to choose from, but each weekly session will cover the same topic. 

Tuesdays, after 8:30 am Mass and lead by Deacon Chris Curran

Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 11, 25, Dec. 9

OR

Wednesdays, at 7:00 pm and lead by Deacon Tony Woods

Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 12, 26, Dec 10

Rosarian Gift Shop

We are open Sunday's 9:15 - 11:45 am or by appointment.  We can find something special for you at just the right price.   Special orders are generally available within 2 weeks.

Questions, please reach out to Ruth Stieh 908-391-8555 or rastieh@gmail.com.