Be sure to avail yourself of the graces associated with prayer during the Year of Mercy before the year closes on November 20th.
Confession, Communion, Prayer for the intention of the Holy Father, visit to a Holy Door and perfect contrition for sin yields a plenary indulgence for yourself or someone deceased.
Join us in prayer for the family at 7 PM, Wednesday Feb. 24th. The Holy Hour is being sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton as part of a series of pilgrimage Holy Hours at each of the churches in the diocese privileged to have a Holy Door of Mercy.
Media, lobby groups and legislative initiatives assault the traditional family on all sides. Moreover, the frantic pace of overly scheduled lives, the increasing burdens of long-term illness and the changing economic landscape can exacerbate tensions inside the home.
Drawing strength from the Holy Family and with support from like-minded believers, our families can not only survive, but thrive as living witnesses to the power of faith lived in a broken world. Let us join together and pray for God's help.
Join us tomorrow morning before the 10:30 AM Sunday mass as we open Holy Cross' Holy Door to join with Pope Francis, Bishop O'Connell and churches around the world to inaugurate the Year of Mercy.
Exterior of Holy Cross Church's Holy Door for the Year of Mercy is ready. A 3D printed papal insignia has been affixed above the entry to the door with two simple wooden crosses to signify each of the doors.
Inside the church, smaller papal and episcopal coat of arms have been displayed along with information on the Year of Mercy, the significance of the Holy Door and the stipulations for receiving indulgences.
The door will be opened with a liturgical celebration at mass this weekend.