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Scam Alert!
The scammers are at it again! If you receive the email message below
Let me know if you are not occupied at the moment, I need you to do me a favor real quick. Email me back immediately you receive this message.
(or anything similar), purportedly from Monsignor Gervasio (or any other OLS-SA staff member), please do not respond to it. Instead, report it to the Hamilton Township police.
Please visit www.ols-sa.org/news/warning for more information.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 DN 7:9-10, 13-14Responsorial Psalm PS 97:1-2, 5-6, 9Reading II 2 PT 1:16-19Gospel MT 17:1-9
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News
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August 2Beginning on Monday, August 3rd, you may need to plan an alternate route to St. Anthony Church, as the Mercer County Department of Transportation will be working on a milling and resurfacing project on Hamilton Avenue, between Cypress Lane and Newkirk Ave. The project is expected to take up to 3 weeks, depending on the weather.Read More
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August 1Click the article title to see the stewardship report of August 2.Read More
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August 1“A just law is a code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that degrades human personality is unjust. One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. I would agree with St. Augustine that “an unjust law is no law at all.” [Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., 4/16/1963]Read More
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August 1Contributions to the Summer Project can be made online. Click the article title to find a link to the Summer Project page.Read More
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August 1Click the article title to see a short list of upcoming programs offered at Francis House of Prayer in Allentown.Read More
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August 1Despite the restrictions imposed on us all as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic continues, 38 wonderful volunteers provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 individuals during the month of July. For more information on the services provided, and contact information, click the article title.Read More
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August 1...as we go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, in June of 2021. Click the article title for more information.Read More
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August 1Now that our churches are offering public masses again, please remember those in our community who may be hungry and drop off some nonperishable food for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Pantry. The need is greater than ever! To address this need, more food pantries have opened, but the resources are now spread out over additional food pantries. Please be generous! Click the article title for more information.Read More
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August 1The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. At this time, we are also including an intention to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Click the article title for contact information and details.Read More
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July 24The 2020 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing events scheduled for October 4 and 25 have been canceled due to Covid-19. Click the article title for next year's dates and changes in eligibility due to this year's cancellation.Read More
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July 24Whether you registered as a parishioner seven years ago or seven times seven years ago, things change. Please keep us up to date if your household grows or shrinks, if someone moves into a skilled nursing or assisted living facility, or if they are hospitalized! And when your children reach the age of 21, please remind them to register in their own name, as this facilitates becoming a godparent or sponsor. Click the article title for more information.Read More
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July 24Reservations for Saturday afternoon and Sunday Masses will be taken on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday only. No reservations will be accepted on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.Read More
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From the Pastor's DeskDear Parishioners:
At this writing, we are in the midst of many detailed preparations to re-open our school and religious education program in September. This planning involves the possibility of offering “virtual” or remote learning to our students both in our school and catechetical program. I am grateful to Mrs. Maureen Tuohy who has formed a taskforce to address the multi-faceted approach that must be taken to ensure that the students and staff will learn in a safe environment. I am a part of this task force along with Mrs. Francis, our Religious Education Director, teachers, our school nurse, and parents. One can be easily overwhelmed by all that must be done to make our school and religious education program ready for opening day. It is a comfort to know we have a conscientious task force on the job! While we received a government grant to greatly assist with the purchase of the necessary items to safeguard health, there will be expenses we shall incur.
Our aim is that by fastidiously following the state and diocesan guidelines, our students will learn in a safe and welcoming environment. I am grateful to our teachers and catechists for the sacrifices and inconveniences they must deal with during this disconcerting time.With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Chè Pawasyen,
Pandan map ekri ti lèt sa, nou nan mitan yon bann preparasyon pou nou reouvri lekòl nou-an ak program edikasyon relijiez la nan mwa Septanm kap vini-an. Sa nap prepare yo prevwa posibilite pou nou ofri yon program a distans pou etidyan nou yo ak pou timoun ki nan program katechèz lekòl la. Mwen gen anpil rekonesans pou madam Maureen Tuohy, li menm ki mete sou pye yon komite pou konsidere plizyè aspè ki enpòtan pou nou asire ke etidyan yo ak staf la travay nan yon bon anvironman. Mwen se youn nan moun ki nan Komite sa, ansanm ak Madam Francis, Direktris Program edikasyon relijiez la, ansanm ak profesè yo, enfimyè lekòl la ak paran yo. Nou ka gen tèt chaje lè nou wè tout sa nou gen pou-n fè anvan nou rive di nou pre pou-n reouvri lekòl la. Nou te resevwa yon èd ki soti nan gouvenman ki te ede nou pou nou achte sa ki nesesè pou afè lasanté tout moun. Gen kèk lòt depans kap gen pou-n fè, se nou kap gen responsablite pou-n fè yo.
Sa nap chèche se asire nou, pandan nap obsève tout sa leta ak dyosèz la ap mande nou, se pou etidyan nou yo kapab etidye nan yon anvironman ki asire epi ki akeyan. Mwen di tout profesè yo ak Katechis yo Mèsi pou sakrifis ak deranjman yo jwenn pandan tan difisil pandemi sa.Avèk afeksyon ,
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Parish Updates, July 9, 2020
Dear Parishioners:
I hope you are well and that the summer is proving to be a time of rest and reflection. I am pleased to provide this update on our parish life.
A New Schedule for Confessions
Until now, confessions have been offered Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Since the response to this time has been very poor, we shall begin weekly Saturday Confessions on July 18 at the following times:
Following the 9:00 am Mass & from 2:45 to 3:30 pm
Location: Our Lady of Sorrows (outdoors by the elevator entrance)
A mask must be worn, and social distancing is to be observedNew Office Hours
The parish office has reopened with the following schedule:
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
There will be no Saturday or evening hours at this time.Preparations for Beginning the School Year
Our Principal, Mrs. Maureen Tuohy is forming a Task Force to implement the State and Diocesan directives for the opening of the coming school year. I will keep you informed as policies are determined.Mass Intentions for 2021
We are implementing a new method of scheduling 2021 Mass intentions that we hope will be more convenient than the “wait” that occurs on “opening day.” Intentions may now be scheduled through email: DMikics@ols-sa.org or regular mail. Visit our website [www.ols-sa.org] for details and a convenient form.Mass Attendance
State directives still limit attendance and so we ask that you kindly continue to reserve a place for weekend Masses. It is no longer necessary to call to reserve a place for the weekday 9:00 am Mass (Monday to Saturday).
Mandatory Protocols to Safeguard Health at Mass
It is incumbent upon us all to diligently observe the State directives to safeguard our health throughout this COVID-19 period. In addition to respecting State law, our Christian charity demands our observance. The refusal to wear a mask is also a bad witness to others attending Mass who are faithfully observing the protocol. Pews have been “marked off” to insure social distancing. Please do not remove the tape that closes off a pew.
Those who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition or have an objection to wearing a mask should remain at home and follow a televised or live-streamed Mass. The obligation to attend Mass is lifted during this period. Thank you for your cooperation. The protocols below are worth repeating:- Practice social distancing.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when in a public setting. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
- If you are in a private setting and are not wearing a cloth face covering, always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands or clean them with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
In closing, I want to thank to all who generously remain after masses to sanitize the pews and other areas! This is a great help!
With affection,
Msgr. Thomas Gervasio -
Promise to Protect--Pledge to Heal
The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the norms of the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. Such allegations are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.