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.With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Chè Pawasyen-m yo,
Avèk afeksyon,
Monsegnè Jèvazyo
Dear Parishioners,
One week into the Lenten Season and I am pleased to send yet another weekly update.Thu. Feb. 25 | 9:00 AM following Mass until 6:00 PM 6:15 7:00 |
Mass 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 PM |
Mass Confessions (OLS) Confessions (SA) Mass (SA) |
Sun. Feb. 28 | 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM |
Mass (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 PM |
Mass Mass (Creole, at OLS) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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!