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From the Pastor's Desk:
Dear Parishioners,
While the First Sunday of Lent places us in the desert, the Second Sunday takes us to Mount Tabor—the place of the Lord’s Transfiguration. The Gospel relates what we might call, a “preview of coming attractions,” that is, a glimpse of the glory to come—the Lord’s Resurrection. Here again the Father’s voice is heard, identifying Jesus as his Beloved Son. The three apostles who would accompany the Lord in the Garden of Olives, are given this glimpse of Christ’s glory in order to encourage them for the Lord knew well their frailty. The Cross—Good Friday—is on the horizon, but beyond it lay the bright light of the Easter, the Lord’s Resurrection. In sum, Jesus wanted to strengthen the apostles’ hope.
In all the ups and downs of life, as we confront life’s dark and fearful mysteries, one virtue we need to cultivate is hope. A writer expressed it well, “The unrelieved diet of dramatic crises, of tragedies, and conflict, leave many, especially the homebound, the elderly and the nervous, with ample grounds for pessimism and depression.” Disciples must be men and women of hope, indeed “bearers of hope” to others!
May our Lenten prayer deepen our trust in God’s love for us and our conviction that He is faithful to His promises.With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Premye dimanch tan Karèm nan te mennen nou nan dezè-a. Dezyèm dimanch lan menm transpôte nou sou tèt môn Tabô-a, môn Transfigirasyon Granmèt la. Levanjil la rapôte sa nou te kapab rele «yon apesi, yon ide sou kap vini yo», sa vle di bèlte kap vini-an, jou Rezireksyon Segnè-a. Nan moman sa anko, nou tande vwa Papa ki rezone, antan li deklare Jezu se Pitit li renmen anpil la. Twa apot yo ki te avèk Granmèt la nan jaden Oliv yo, yo te wè yon ti moso nan bèlte Granmèt la. Se konsa Granmèt la te vle ankouraje yo paske Segnè-a te konnen frajilite yo. Lakwa jou Vandredi Sen-an pa trô lwen, men yon ti kras pi wo, nou wè limyè Pak la kap briye, limyè rezireksyon Segnè-a. Pou nou rezime, nou ka di Jezu te vle ranfôse esperans apot yo.
Chè Pawasyen-m yo,
Nan tout monte desann lavi-a, lè nap fè fas ak moman difisil ak mistè ki fè nou pè, youn nan vèti nou bezwen kiltive se vèti «esperans». Gen yon ekriven ki eksprime sa byen lè li di: «Yon kantite kriz, kalamite, trajedi ak konfli, fè anpil moun, sitou moun ki pa ka kite lakay yo, ki granmoun oubyen ki enève ak sitiyasyon sa yo, yo tonbe nan dekourajman ak depresyon.» Disip yo dwe tounen gason ak fanm ki gen esperans, an reyalite yo dwe «pote esperans» bay lôt yo!
Se pou lapriyè nou, nan tan Karèm sa, aprofondi konfyans nou nan renmen Bondye genyen pou nou-an epi ranfôse konviksyon nou pou nou kwè Bondye toujou fidèl nan pwomès li yo.Avèk afeksyon,
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Parish Updates, February 24, 2021
Blessed Thomas Maria Fusco, Priest
Dear Parishioners,
One week into the Lenten Season and I am pleased to send yet another weekly update.Lenten Opportunities
Thu. Feb. 25 9:00 AM
following Mass until 6:00 PM
6:15
7:00Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Confessions
Mass: Homily theme, “True Beauty”Fri. Feb. 26 Day of Abstinence
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
Mass
Stations & Benediction (OLS)Sat. Feb. 27 9:00 AM
following Mass
2:45 – 3:30 PM
4:00 PMMass
Confessions (OLS)
Confessions (SA)
Mass (SA)Sun. Feb. 28 9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PMMass (SA)
Mass (OLS)
Mass (SA—Creole)Mon. Mar. 1 9:00 AM Mass Tue. Mar. 2 9:00 AM Mass Wed. Mar.3 9:00 AM
7:00 PMMass
Mass (Creole, at OLS)Our Lenten Work of Love
This year our parish would like to help in the construction of Mary Immaculate School in Platon, Haiti. Containers will be at the church doors throughout Lent. Please be as generous as your means allow.
The Year of St. Joseph
During this year dedicated to St. Joseph, we shall have a weekly lamp burning before his image in our churches. Should you like to dedicate this lamp for a special intention please contact the parish office. The intention will appear in the weekly bulletin.
Annual Catholic Appeal
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is underway! Parishioners were sent information by mail. Our parish goal is $110,000. The overall goal for the Diocese is $6.5 million. The funds raised are restricted to the specific ministries and programs—Youth & Family ministries; Catholic Education; Seminary Education; Care for our Retired Priests; and charitable works. I especially appreciate two components of the appeal:-
The prospect of our parish receiving a “rebate” on attaining our goal. The rebate increases should we exceed the goal.
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Every donor is able to designate, the ministry or program he or she would like the gift to be applied.
Information and donor cards are available at the parish office. A gift can also be made on-line at www.dioceseoftrenton.org Please be as generous as your means permit.
OLS Elevator
The inspection for approval to use the elevator is scheduled for this Friday, February 26. In previous updates, I mistakenly noted that Hamilton Township was responsible for this inspection. It is, in fact a task for State officials. Let’s hope and pray for a green light! Thanks for your patience and understanding!
‘Knight To Remember’ Gala—Friday April 16
Mark your calendars to join us for our school’s “KTR” gala on April 16th. Owing to the pandemic, the gala will be a VIRTUAL event, celebrating our school’s 65th Anniversary! Since the usual dinner and Ad Book, are not possible, we are hoping that under these unusual circumstances, our parishioners will support the gala by purchasing or selling 10 raffle tickets at $5.00 each. These should be received by mail over the next few days. This is a fundraising approach we did not anticipate but we hope that you will make an effort to purchase or sell the tickets for this SUPER 50/50 RAFFLE.
Let It Snow???Had enough of snow? Your consistent generosity each week is very much appreciated especially with regard to the costs for snow removal we have incurred thus. The cost as of this date is $52,271 for the work done at both campuses
May the season of Lent draw you ever closer to the Lord.
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.
Please visit www.ols-sa.org/news/warning for more information.
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Notice
The elevator at Our Lady of Sorrows Church is temporarily out of order, leaving no handicapped-accessible entrance there. However, the repairs have been completed and we are now only waiting for inspection and approval by the township.
In the meantime, the elevator is working at St. Anthony Church, so those needing handicap access can attend Sunday Mass there at 4:00 PM on Saturday, or 9:30 AM on Sunday. The 11:00 Mass will continue to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, as well as the daily Masses at 9:00, but the church will not be accessible to those who cannot go up and down stairs.We will let you know as soon as the elevator is approved for use! -
Today's Readings
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Reading I Is 1:10, 16-20Responsorial Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Gospel Mt 23:1-12
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News
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February 28Click the article title to see the Lenten schedule for February 22 - 27.Read More
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February 26Click the article title to see the stewardship report of February 28.Read More
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February 26We received a rebate of $4,077 as our share in the Faith to Move Mountains Campaign [FTMM] based on gifts received as of 6/30/20. Click the article title for more information.Read More
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February 26We recently celebrated the Rite of Election for Gabriele Nieves, a catechumen preparing to receive the sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. This rite marks the beginning of the period of final, more intense, preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.Read More
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February 26Click the article title to see the sanctuary and St. Joseph lamp intentions for the week of February 28.Read More
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February 26On Tuesday, March 16th, from 4 to 8 PM, the Jersey Girl Cafe on Rt. 33 will donate 10% of your order to Our Lady of Sorrows School. Click the article title for details.Read More
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February 25As part of the Year of Saint Joseph called for by Pope Francis, the National Shrine of St. Joseph will host a virtual conference and rededicate the saint’s statue. The event takes place on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, and includes a day of prayer and talks from Catholic leaders. Click the article title for more information.Read More
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Read MoreFebruary 19
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February 19During this Year of St. Joseph, we shall have a lamp burning weekly before his image in both churches. Anyone who wishes to dedicate this votive lamp for a deceased loved one or another special intention, please contact the parish office. For more information, click the article title.Read More
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February 19The OLS-SA Respect Life Ministry hosts a Zoom Meeting at 6:45 pm every Wednesday to pray the rosary for an end to both abortion and the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, and a link to the online meeting, click the article title.Read More
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February 19Click the article title to find out what programs will be offered at Francis House of Prayer, and the Marionist Family Retreat Center.Read More
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February 13Due to the early February blizzard, Mass intentions announced last week for the 7 and 9 am Masses on 2/1 & 2/2 have been rescheduled. Click the article title to find the new dates.Read More
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