During October we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and are reminded of the beauty and power of the Rosary. St. Paul VI called it “the Gospel prayer” since it is a contemplation of the events in the life of Jesus and Mary. If you haven’t picked up “the beads” in a while, this month is a great time to do so! I wish to thank the Rosary-Altar Society for the good they do. In fact, this month the ladies are kind to provide rosaries and guide on how to pray the rosary. These are at Mary’s alcove at Our Lady of Sorrows and at the side altar of Our Lady at St. Anthony.

This month has a second theme—Respect Life! Archbishop William Lori, Chairman of the US Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, reminds us: “Even with the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, which allows more freedom at the state level to enact pro-life laws, the necessary work to build a culture of life at the national level is not finished. Rather, it is focused differently. Many national legislative battles loom, including even keeping longstanding Hyde protections, which limit government funding for abortion on annual appropriation bills. The Hyde Amendment…is arguably the most impactful prolife policy in our nation’s history, but that cannot be taken for granted.“ [Letter to Bishops, 14 September 2022]

I thank our Respect Life Group for keeping us aware of the challenges we face on the wide range of “life issues.” We have a few opportunities planned this month to pray for a renewed respect for life at every stage!

With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio

Pawasyen yo,

                                                                                Avèk afeksyon,
            Msgr. Gervasio

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.   

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. Allabré, Fr. Dan Gowen, or any other OLS-SA staff member, do not respond to it. 

Please be aware that any calls, texts, or emails you receive asking you to give food, toys, money, or gift cards to our priests, deacons, or any others representing OLS-SA are a scam, and should be reported to the Hamilton Township Police Department.

Remember, if you don’t see it in the bulletin or on the parish or school website, it’s a scam!