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From the Pastor's Desk:
Dear Parishioners,
Today we observe Catechetical Sunday—an occasion to highlight the vital ministry of catechesis, or faith formation, in the Church. Our parish is indeed blessed with many dedicated volunteer catechists who give of their time to share our holy faith with our young parishioners, many of whom are preparing to celebrate their First Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Our parish can indeed be proud that all our catechists have received their certification to teach from the Diocese of Trenton.
I take the opportunity to thank them together with their leader and guide—Mariyam Francis—for their great work. Carrying out this ministry in the past and current COVID-19 climate has been a great challenge but our parish team met it with valor!
Another component of our parish’s catechetical ministry is the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). This too enjoys our great and dedicated team of volunteer catechists. The year-long program culminates with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation) at the Solemn Easter Vigil.
At our 11:00 am Mass today, we shall impart a special blessing to our catechists who begin another year of ministry. I make these words to catechists my own:While thanking you from my heart for all that you do as a catechist, for your time and your dedication, I ask the Lord to give you an open mind, so as to recreate dialogue and encounter among those whom God entrusts to you, and a believing heart, so as to follow, exclaiming that He is alive and loves us as no one else does. I have a picture of Mary Help of Christians that says, “You who believed, help me!” May she help us to follow by being faithful to the Lord’s call....
With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Chè Pawasyen-m yo,Jodi a se Dimanche katechèz. Yon okazyon pou nou souliyen enpòtans ministè katechèz la oubyen fòmasyon lafwa nan legliz la. Pawas nou an beni ak tout katechis volontè, devwe ki bay tan yo pou pataj lafwa nou an ak jènn pawasyen yo, anpil nan yo ap prepare pou selebre sakreman Penitans, Kominyon ak Konfimasyon. Pawas nou an fyè paske tout katechis yo resevwa nan dyocèz Trenton sètifika pou yo anseyen.
Mwen pwofite okazyon an pou mwen remèsye yo an menm tan chef yo, lidè yo—Mariyam Francis pou gwo travay yo. Reyalize travay sa a nan moman ki soti pase a e nan moman COVID 19 kounyea se yon gwo defi, men ekip pawasyal la leve defi sa a ak kouraj.
Yon lòt pati nan ministè katechetik pawas nou an se pwogram R C I A (Rite d’Initiation Chrétienne des Adultes). Sa tou pwofite ak ekip katechis volontè yo. Pwogram tout ane a ap abouti ak selebrasyon sakreman inisyasyon yo (Batèm-Ekaristi-Konfimasyon) nan veye Pak la.
Nan Lamès 11:00 A. M jodia,nou ap bay katechis yo, ki ap kòmanse yon lòt ane ministè, yon benediksyon espesyal. Mwen fè pawòl katechis yo vini pawòl pa m: “pandan m ap remèsye nou tout ak tout kè m pou tout sa nou fè kòm katechis, pou tan nou e devouvanm nou, mwen mande Bondye Granmèt la pou li ba nou yon lespri ouvè dekwa pou nou ka kreye dyalòg ak rankont pami moun Bondye konfye nou yo, ak yon kè ki kwè tout bon vre, konsa nou ka pwoklame Li vivan e li renmen nou yon jan pèsonn moun pa janm renmen nou. Mwen gen yon foto Marie Auxiliatrice ki di: “Ou menm ki kwè, ede nou! Se pou li ede nou swiv pandan nou ap rete fidèl a apèl Granmèt la.
Ak anpil afeksyon,
Monsegnè Jèvazyo -
Parish Update
September 2, 2021
Memorial of St. William of Roeskilde (+1067)
Dear Parishioners,
Along with this week’s update, I would ask that we remember the people of Haiti who are suffering still, the effects of the devastating earthquake, the deceased, injured, and homeless. We commend to the Lord the members of our armed services and so many others who died and were injured in the terrorist attacks in AfghanistanToday's Memorial
Among the many saints the Church honors on the second of September, is St. William of Roeskilde. He was a Danish priest who was appointed as chaplain to Canute, the King of England and Denmark. He traveled with the king to Denmark and remained behind to evangelize the country when he saw how the people were in need. He was consecrated as the Bishop of Roeskilde in 1044. During the subsequent reign of King Sweyn II, the friendship that had been forged between the king and the bishop was sorely tested. One New Year's Eve it was reported to the king that several of his guests and hired men had insulted him. King Sweyn was so angry that he had them slain in church while they were hearing Matins (Morning Prayer) sung. The next morning, the king, accompanied by his armed entourage, attempted to enter the church to attend Mass. At the door, they were blocked by an unarmed Bishop William. “Stand back, executioner!” the holy bishop exclaimed and declared the king excommunicated. The king's men drew their swords, but Bishop William stood his ground, and the king and his party withdrew. Sometime later, the repentant monarch, barefooted and garbed in sackcloth returned. Expressing his heartfelt contrition, the king humbly asked for forgiveness and, in the presence of his subjects, performed public penance, whereupon the Bishop William absolved him for his crime and lifted the excommunication. From that time onward, the two worked in perfect harmony together to counter superstition and spread the light of the Faith in Denmark. When King Sweyn died, his body was temporally held at Ringsted until the construction of the Cathedral of Roskilde was completed. It is said that when the bishop went out to meet the body, he himself died and was buried next to his friend.
To Be Or Not To Be ?
We would like to hold our annual parish picnic on Sunday, September 12, as we celebrate our patronal feast—Our Lady of Sorrows. Whether or not it takes place depends on what the State COVID directives for such gatherings may be at that time. We also realize that even if the State permits such events, many parishioners may not feel comfortable attending. Information about a possible picnic will be in our bulletin A decision will be based on civil directives and parishioners’ level of interest.
Church Enhancement Update
Railings for the steps of the sanctuary of St. Anthony’s Church have been on order for some time. Their installation is scheduled for today, September 2. We hope these will serve to assist our clergy and lay ministers
Religious Education News
Our Catechetical Year begins on Sunday, September 19. This year, our Sunday and Wednesday classes will be conducted virtually for Grades, K, 1,3, 4, 5, 6, & 7. Grades 2 and 8 preparing for the sacraments will have “in person” classes in the Church Meeting Room and Hall. If you have a child in public school, we urge you to register for classes as soon as possible by contacting the parish office.
HOLY MASS
Monday, September 6: 9:00 am
[There will not be a 7:00 am Mass]
Join us to honor and pray for all workers in this “Year of St. Joseph,” Patron of Workers
Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
A second collection will be taken up at all Masses this coming weekend, September 4-5. Please make checks payable to "Our Lady of Sorrows-St. AnthonyYou may also make your gift through: Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org
The massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti has killed hundreds of people. The shock leveled homes, leaving thousands without shelter. Countless others are injured, and hospitals are already overwhelmed. Haiti is a country already susceptible to hurricanes and still recovering from the disastrous earthquake a decade ago and many in Haiti are already facing widespread hunger due to drought and economic instability. Your gift is critically important for the families in Haiti.
Our parish has the honor of ministering to many families from Haiti. When you give, whatever the amount, you provide immediate assistance for our Haitian sisters and brothers desperate to survive this devastating situation. Your help will deliver immediate relief. Your prayers and generous support will make so much difference.Welcome back to school!
Our parochial school opens its doors next Tuesday, September 7. We welcome two new members of the faculty and ___ students. The school will assist at a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday, September 10 at 9:00 am.
May Our Lady of Sorrows and Blessed Carlo Acutis watch over and protect our faculty, staff, and students!Priests' Convocation
The priests of our diocese will be at their annual convocation at Galloway, NJ from Tuesday evening, September 14 through Thursday afternoon, September 16.
Our Deacons will preside at the Liturgies of the Word and Communion Services at 7:00 and 9:00 am on September 15 and 16. Please keep our bishop and all our priests in prayer during these days of prayer, reflection, and fraternity.
COVID Information
Vaccinations
The highest doctrinal authorities in the Church (Pope and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Bishop of this Diocese) have determined and advised that it is morally permissible to take the available vaccines and have encouraged (not mandated) people to get vaccinated. It must be voluntary, according to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as the Catholic Medical Association. Free Free vaccinations are available at St. Francis Medical Center, Hamilton Ave. in the Hamilton Avenue Lobby, every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. No appointment necessary
Wearing of Masks
Our Governor and the State Health Commissioner strongly recommend that both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents wear masks in indoor settings where there is increased risk. At this point, this is a recommendation and not a mandate.
When we pray, the voice of the heart must be heard
more than the proceedings from the mouth.
St. BonaventureAltar Servers Needed
Boys and girls (4th grade & older) as well as adults are invited to consider the ministry of se Please contact me at the parish office if interested or have any questions.St. Anthony Statue Update
Thanks to all those who generously contributed to a new statue of St. Anthony. The hand-carved image, crafted by Demetz Studio, Ortisei, Italy is in production and will take a few months to arrive. We have reached our goal for its acquisition through our generous donors. More to come…A Word of Gratitude
Thanks for the prayers offered for Fr. Dan Gowen during his brief hospitalization. He is recovering well and slowly returning to regular parish duties.
An Invitation
Keep in mind that Thursdays are days of Eucharistic Adoration. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed upon the altar following the 9:00 am Mass until 6:00 pm. Mass in Creole follows. Funerals may interrupt the period of adoration from 10:45 am to 12:00 pm. Please check with the parish office. Use office/elevator doors to enter the church.
Do not walk through time without leaving worthy evidence of your passage.
St. John XXII
Q Why does the priest or deacon put a drop of water into the chalice at Mass?
Why does the priest later, place a particle of the sacred host into the chalice?R Both actions are very ancient and began as practical necessities, but eventually the necessities disappeared and were even forgotten. The Christians continued the practice but began to interpret the actions symbolically. In the ancient world, the Greeks added water to wine because it was often thick, gritty, and too strong. It was simply good taste to add water to wine before drinking it. The Romans loved all things Greek, so they adopted Greek customs and spread them throughout the Empire. And even though it was not originally a Jewish custom to add water to wine, it soon became part of the Passover meal itself and, hence, part of the Mass. As early as the 4th century, catechists explained that the water represented humanity and the wine, divinity. Once you put the water into the wine, it’s impossible to take it out again and so it was symbolic of the union of the Christ’s divinity and humanity in the Incarnation. While putting the drop of water into the chalice of wine, the priest or deacon says quietly, “Through the mystery of this water and wine may be come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity.”
The practice of dropping a piece of consecrated host into the chalice (the commingling) is an ancient custom. Originally, there was only one Mass in each city on Sunday at which the entire community would gather with the bishop. As Christianity spread, it became physically impossible for all to gather for the one celebration and Masses began to be celebrated throughout the area. To maintain he connection to the bishop’s liturgy, a small portion of the host consecrated by the bishop was taken to the other Masses. This particle was mingled into the chalice Of course, we no longer receive a fraction of the bishop's host for each celebration. The celebrant breaks off a small fraction of the larger host used at that particular Mass and places it into the chalice. He says quietly (inaudibly): "May this mingling of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it." Just as the fraction of the host, the paschal Lamb of God, symbolizes the death of the Lord, so the commingling rite symbolizes the Lord's resurrection. In death, body and blood are often separated in life they are united.
It is not wrong to want to live better; what is wrong is a style of life which is presumed to be better when it is directed towards 'having' rather than 'being,' and which wants to have more, not in order to be more but in order to spend life in enjoyment as an end in itself.
Pope John Paul I
Sept. 3: 43rd anniversary of the Installation of John Paul I as Supreme Pastor of the ChurchWith affection and thanks for your continued support ,
Msgr. Gervasio
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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.
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Scam Alert!
The scammers are at it again! If you receive an email message like the one 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, Fr. Joseph (or any other OLS-SA staff member), please do not respond to it. Instead, report it to the Hamilton Township police.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Hg 2:1-9Responsorial Psalm 43:1, 2, 3, 4Gospel Lk 9:18-22
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News
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September 17Click the article title to see the stewardship report of September 19.Read More
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September 17The Lumen Christi Cohort (Cohort 6) is hosting a White Mass for Health Care Professionals on October 28, at 7:30 PM.Read More
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September 17On October 15; 7 – 11 PM, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Halloween Karaoke & Dance Party!Read More
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September 17...to Cheryl and Dave Uhaze for all they did to coordinate last Sunday's Parish Picnic. Thanks also to Libia Cramer, Ann Margaret Emde, Martha and Dave Larkin, Kathy McGlinchy, Tom, Pat, and Sean Minnick, Student Volunteers, Tom Wear, the Wilke Family, Gary Zarilli, and those generous unnamed that just pitched in!Read More
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September 16Monday Night Bible Study will resume meeting on September 20 at 7:30 pm in the Church Library, and the Afternoon Bible Study will resume on September 27. Zoom participation can be arranged for the Monday Night Bible Study, but will depend on interest level for the Afternoon Bible Study (click the article title for details).Read More
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September 16The altar flowers at St Anthony are from Jennie & Al Brogel in thanksgiving for their 68th Wedding Anniversary.Read More
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September 16Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at Francis House of Prayer in Allentown.Read More
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September 16Mount Carmel Guild is seeking a registered nurse to provide nursing care to home-bound patients in Mercer County. This is a part-time position with PTO (7-14 hours a week, no nights, no weekends). Click the article title for contact information.Read More
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September 16Our Lady of Sorrows School is partnering with Country Gardens for a Fall Mums Fundraiser. We are offering beautiful 8” mums for $6.00 each in the following colors: Red, Yellow, White, Orange or Purple. Click the article title for more information.Read More
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September 16Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton has been designated the primary host for coordinating aid for the Afghan refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL). Please open your hearts to these refugees from certain persecution! Click the article title for information on how you can help.Read More
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September 16There will be an information night on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall on Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 PM. The evening is designed to talk through questions you might have on the itinerary, pandemic concerns while traveling, and everything in between.Read More
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September 11Click the article title for the stewardship report of September 12.Read More
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