Last week at all the Masses we spoke a bit about the St. Vincent de Paul conference here at St. Bart’s – what we do and those we assist – and asked for your help. We’d like to extend a great big THANKS to all who stopped by to chat with us after the Masses… Read More »
“God loves the poor, consequently, He loves those who love the poor; for, when we truly love someone, we have an affection for his friends and for his servants… in this way, we have good reason to hope that, for love of them, God will love us. Come then… let’s devote ourselves with renewed love… Read More »
We need new members in order to continue the work that we do here in our community. There are many ways you can help – both large and small. Our conference meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at the Parish Center at 7:30pm. If you would like to learn more, don’t be… Read More »
Due to the Novena, our monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, is moved to 8:00 pm in the St. Bartholomew Parish Center. Please join us!
“The works of mercy affect a person’s entire life. For this reason, we can set in motion a real cultural revolution, beginning with simple gestures capable of reaching body and spirit, people’s very lives. This is a commitment that the Christian community should take up, in the knowledge that God’s word constantly calls us to… Read More »
We have been partnering with our SVDP Pantry in Perth Amboy for a number of years for their annual First Communion Project. Low income families in the Perth Amboy area rely on the pantry for many needs. Some families that have children preparing to receive First Communion cannot afford Communion outfits and accessories for their… Read More »
“This is the time of mercy. Each day of our journey is marked by God’s presence. He guides our steps with the power of the grace that the Spirit pours into our hearts to make them capable of loving. It is the time of mercy for each and all, since no one can think that… Read More »
“He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this spirit he had the custom of thanking God often for the gifts from his bounty to all sorts of creatures, going back to the beginning of the world…… Read More »
“The Church is compared to a great harvest field that needs laborers, but the laborers are wanting. There is nothing more in keeping with the Gospel than, on the one hand, to gather up light and strength for the soul in prayer, spiritual reading, and solitude, and then to go forth and dispense this spiritual… Read More »
“… the poor we see with the eyes of flesh; they are there and we can put finger and hand in their wounds and the scars of the crown of thorns are visible on their foreheads; and at this point incredulity no longer has place and we should fall at their feet and say with… Read More »