Dear OLP Family,

As the 20th century’s most influential Catholic communicator, Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been a household name for us Americans. His beatification, scheduled for September 24, 2026 is a historic milestone that we are happy to celebrate. This Thursday’s ceremony at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri, will formally elevate him to the rank of "Blessed," marking the final major step before potential canonization.

Dear OLP Family,

Last Sunday we announced that our Mass Intentions Book for 2027 will be open from September 16 during Office hours), I thought it is helpful for us to know more about Mass Intentions.

Dear OLP Family,

We celebrate two important events this week.

First, Labor Day! Since Labor Day first became a federal holiday in 1894, the first Monday of September has been set apart to celebrate and value the role of workers and their work by providing, ironically and fittingly, a day off to rest and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. But it is also a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of our work, which the language of faith provides.

Dear OLP Family,

Every month has its own particular feasts, events, anniversaries etc. I am fascinated by the variety of celebrations that the month of September has in store for us:

Dear OLP Family,

I am very happy to welcome Fr. Dawid Malik to our parish as a “Priest in Residence.” He is the full-time Catholic Chaplain at JFK Hospital, Edison. We are very happy to offer him residence here and he will be helping us as and when he can and as and when needed.

Dear OLP Family,

Last Sunday I had mentioned this about the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary: though it is usually a holy day of obligation, it is not a holy day of obligation this year. A couple of parishioners told me that they were a bit confused about it. So I thought of giving a longer explanation here so that it can benefit all of us.

Dear OLP Family,

Every day this week, we celebrate the feast of a saint – some better known than others. I thought it worthwhile to reflect briefly on each of them:

Tomorrow/Monday is the feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon (died 258). He was martyred four days after Pope Sixtus II and four deacons were killed. Deacon Lawrence cared for the temporal welfare of the Roman church. He gave a radical witness to service to the poor, joyful generosity and strong faith.

Dear OLP Family,

The feast of St. John Marie Vianney is on August 4. He is the patron of priests and parish clergy. Please pray for all the priests, especially the priests who serve us. I have included a brief sketch of his holy life in this bulletin. The feast of Transfiguration falls on August 6. “Listen to Him” was the instruction God gave to the three disciples who were privileged to witness this unique event on Mount Tabor. That is the instruction God gives us too: Listen to Him.