Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2026
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
-Matthew 4:22
To be 'poor in spirit' is to live with a heart focused on God’s providence. It means letting go of the need for self-sufficiency and worldly status to embrace the lasting values of the Gospel: mercy, sacrifice, and love. When we detach ourselves from material comforts, we become free to serve our neighbors and offer our resources to those in need, helping them experience God's care through our actions.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
8:30 am | 10:00 am | 12:00 pm
Upcoming Liturgical Feasts
Monday, February 2, 2026
Feast of the Presentation
12:10 pm Daily Mass
On Monday, February 2, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This day is also know as Candlemas, which traditionally involves the blessing of candles for the year.
Parishioners are invited to bring a representative sampling of Candles used in their homes to be Blessed during Mass.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Feast of St. Blaise
12:10 pm Daily Mass
The Feast of St. Blaise is celebrated on February 3rd to honor the 4th-century Armenian bishop and martyr known for healing miracles, particularly protecting against throat illnesses.
In honor of this special Feast, the Blessing of Throats will take place at the 12:10pm Daily Mass on that Day.
GET INVOLVED:
Kick-off the month of February at SPP by preparing sandwiches and serving those in need in our community!
SUNDAY
SANDWICH
February 8, 2026
1 PM | LOWER CHURCH
If you are interested in sponsoring a future Sandwich Sunday, please reach out to Danny Rosado.
UPCOMING EVENT:
Join us
Tuesday, February 17
Louise and Jerry’s
329 Washington St.
6 pm to 9 pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras with your Parish Family and Friends! Enjoy an evening filled with free pizza, drink specials, and friendly trivia competition. It’s the perfect way to enjoy some food and fellowship before the Lenten season begins.
News & Announcements
2026 Anniversary Mass Registration: All couples celebrating their 5th, 25th, 50th, or 60+ Catholic wedding anniversary are invited to attend the Annual Anniversary Liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Tobin on Sunday, May 3rd at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Couples who wish to participate are asked to register online by clicking here. The registration deadline is April 14, 2026. Please submit one registration form per couple.
Is Your Child Called to Being an Altar Server? The Parish The Altar Server Ministry is a very special group of young people in our parish who have answered God's call to ministry. The time commitment is one hour on Saturday or SundayThe altar server assists the Priest at Mass. For more Information, please reach out to Stephanie Panzariello.
Join Our Snow Team: Snow season is here, and we’re gathering a dependable group to help clear our parish grounds when major storms hit. If you're nearby and willing to be on our call list, we’d love to have you join us. Reach out to Danny Rosado to get involved!
