We are offering a series of guest speakers on different Catholic traditions of prayer and spirituality this Fall. The second is Mr. Christopher Mesiter, S.J., a Jesuit scholastic studying at Fordham University. He will speak on Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer on Wednesday, November 13, at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. Free admission and all are welcome!

We need some new Ministers of the Word and Eucharist.  You only serve one Mass a month, if even, and can switch if it conflicts.  We only assign you to the Mass(es) you want and normally attend.  Please see the schedule of training sessions below.  You only attend one.  We hope many of you will step up and help out.  Let us make our parish vibrant by our involvement.

We will train new Ministers of the Word and Eucharist on the following days and times:

Tuesday, November 12 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, November 14 – 2 PM

Sunday, November 17 – 2 PM

Each session lasts one hour.  Please select ONLY one and show up at OLG Church.  Thank you for your support!

Raised Catholic, Randolfe Wicker is the last surviving member of the Mattachine Society, a pre-Stonewall homosexual rights group. The Hoboken resident will speak about advocating freedom and justice for LGBT people. All are welcome to the free talk and discussion on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 6:30 to 8 PM in the OLG Parish Center. We invite you to ask your family and friends to join us for a historic encounter!

Hermanos y hermanas, el domingo que viene, 17 noviembre, celebramos la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia, patróna de Puerto Rico. Como siempre, vamos a tener una misa hermosa, seguida por una fiesta y compartir, en cada iglesia. Pero necesitamos ayuda para preparar! Por favor, contacten a Socorro Martinez o Diana Hunter si pueden ayudarnos. Gracias con antelación por su generosidad!

The 2020 Mass Books are opening! At St. Joseph, you may reserve Masses on Sunday, November 17, from 11 AM to 12 Noon in the Rectory. At OLG, you may reserve Masses on Tuesday, November 19, beginning at 9:30 AM until 4 PM. There is no limit on the number of Masses. Mail-ins will be accepted the day after at each church.

Sábado, 23 noviembre, tenemos nuestro retiro para el fin del año en el sótano de San José, 9am-4pm, predicado por Diacono Airán Negrin y Hemana Amarelys Diaz. Tambien, habrá venta de comida, y oportunidades para el sacramento de reconciliación. ¡Todos están bienvenidos; inviten a familiares y amigos tambien!

Annually, we take up a collection for the Hoboken Shelter. We are a founding co-sponsor.  Please use the envelopes on the church tables.  You may make a check out directly to the Shelter and mail it. Or deposit the envelope in the collection at church. You may also make out your check to either church and we send the money to the Shelter. The Shelter houses hundreds all year round and serves thousands of meals. We are grateful to Kate Grove and Will McCann for serving on the Shelter Board and for Beth Gunning for all her service as a board member for years.

Come visit our shop to see all the amazing religious gifts! We have English and Spanish Novena Books, Prayer Books and Cards. We also have Prayer Tokens, Crib Medals, Rosaries, Bibles and Gifts for the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, and much more. The shop is located in the Parish Center at 411 Clinton Street on the third floor. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Please stop by!

Also, we now have a satellite shop in OLG Church for purchase on Sundays!

Are you interested in switching banks or do you already have an account at Investors Bank? There are two great programs that they offer to support non-profits such as Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph, which is an account holder there.

New Account: If you are interested in opening a new account, please take one of the "Sweet Deal" cards on the church tables and be sure to mention that the parish referred you when you establish your account. Through their "Refer a Friend" program, if your new account meets certain criteria, you will receive a $50 gift card and separately the parish will receive one as well -- win, win! Read on to see how you can further support the parish with the Care2Share program once you set up your account.

All Accounts: If you open a new account or already have an account at Investors Bank, please consider enrolling in their Care2Share Affinity Program. By designating the parish as your non-profit of choice, Investors Bank will make regular donations to the parish at no cost to you. Please take a copy of the Care2Share materials on the church tables and get started today.

Investors Bank has a Hoboken branch at 221 River Street -- please ask to speak with our representative Jordania Rodriguez (201-222-9030) regarding either program. We appreciate your support!

Have you connected with the parish yet on social media? Don't miss out -- follow the parish's Facebook and Instagram pages to catch the latest news and events, and don't forget to tag us in any parish-related photos that you post on Facebook or Instagram. We are excited to launch these pages and would love to have your support in generating more momentum!

Links to all the parish's social media accounts can be found on the left side of our webpage.  Check us out today!