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News
- Veni Creator Spiritus
  
  April 22
  
  This Saturday, April 28, our parish welcomes Msgr. Michael Walsh, Episcopal Vicar for Mercer County, who will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Let us pray for the young parishioners who have prepared so well to be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Summer Bible Camp
  
  April 22
  
  Will be held August 6 through 10. Registration is now open. If you are interested, please call our office (587-4372) for details.
- Your Contributions at Work
  
  April 22
  
  We are grateful for the kind understanding of all those who frequent St. Anthony Church during this period when the long-awaiting paving of our new parking area is taking place. Please observe the new, limited, parking pattern while this work progresses. Thanks for your cooperation—a temporary inconvenience for a permanent benefit.
- JOIN IN THE FUN!
  
  April 22
  
  Our Lady of Sorrows School is having their first ever Color Run on Saturday, June 2. Check in will open at 8 am and the run kicks off at 10 am. Click the article title to find out more!
- End of Life Care Presentation
  
  April 22
  
  Fr. Michael McClane, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, and attorney Joe Small will speak on “Making Decisions about End of Life Care: A Catholic Perspective” on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm in the St. Gregory the Great Academy Cafeteria (4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton). Click the article title to find out more!
- Gennesaret Retreat
  
  April 22
  
  Have you ever wanted to make a retreat but have been unable because of illness or disability? Click the article title for information on how you can sign up for this retreat at no cost to you.
- Passion and Purpose for Marriage
  
  April 22
  
  The Dynamic Catholic Institute invites you to join Dr. Allen Hunt at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, PA) from 9 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 28, for an inspiring event that will resonate with all couples. Click the article title for more information.
- Old Bikes Wanted
  
  April 22
  
  Do you have an old bicycle that you or your family no longer use? The Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange is an all-volunteer effort that collects, repairs, and sells bikes from its shop in the Capital Plaza Shopping Center on the Trenton/Ewing border. Click the article title for information on how you can help!
- Before the Proposal: Marriage Readiness Retreat for Young Adults
  
  April 22
  
  Sunday, April 29, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the Catholic Center at Monmouth University in Long Branch, is offering a one day retreat for young adults before they are engaged, to prepare for Catholic marriage through prayer, instruction, and lived experience. Click the article title for contact information.
- Leadership Changes
  
  April 15
  
  Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding 2018-2019 facility scheduling. Click the article title for more information.
- Last Children's Liturgy of the School Year
  
  April 15
  
  The last Children's Liturgy of the Word for this school year will be on May 6. Many thanks to all the wonderful children who came to pray and hear God's Word this year, and to our Children's Liturgy Team: Joan Bellis, Rebecca Culpepper, Lily Loiseau, Marianne Peluso, and Magali Santos.
- Help for the Homebound
  
  April 15
  
  Our Caring Hearts ministry is in need of more volunteers to provide neighborly help to homebound seniors and people with disabilities in our area. Just an hour a week could make a real difference! Click the article title for more information.
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From the Pastor's Desk
Dear Parishioners:
While I served as pastor of my native parish (St. Joachim, Trenton) I often turned to its archives which helped me to appreciate the parish’s rich and often colorful history. I took a keen interest in the pastor’s weekly bulletin letters. Their author, Msgr. Emilio Cardelia, was also a native son of the parish and served as pastor from 1941-1981. His letters were inspiring, informative, challenging, and humorous. A letter from the early 1960s remains with me since it is so incredible in light of today’s circumstances. In it, he lamented the fact that, at the time, the parish had only ten young men enrolled in the seminary. He went on to assert that “a parish of our size” should have many more seminarians!

Times have changed! Today is “World Day of Prayer for Vocations.” Every Catholic has a responsibility to foster vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. I wonder how seriously we take this duty. Far too many young people have dismissed from their minds the possibility that God is calling them to be a priest, sister or brother. Today we might, honestly and prayerfully, ask four important questions:
- What is my view of the priesthood and religious life?
- How would I react if someone told he/she was considering becoming a priest or religious?
- Would I invite someone to consider priesthood or religious life?
- Do I pray for vocations from my own family?
There are now 20 seminarians from the entire diocese—one from our own parish. The challenge of Msgr. Cardelia bears repeating—“we can have even more.”
With affection,
Msgr. Tom Gervasio

PS. For the record—St. Joachim’s Parish gave to the church 26 priestly vocations, 45 women religious (Religious Teachers Filippini), 3 Sisters of Mercy, 1 Dominican of the Sick Poor, 1 Felician, and 2 deacons.

Frè-m ak Sè-m yo,
Le'm te Kire nan pawas kote mwen te fet la (St Joachim, Trenton), mwen te souvan ap li nan achiv pawas la ki te ede'm apresye bel istwa li ki alafwa bel epi chaje ak anpil bagay. Mwen te renmen li mesaj chak semenn Kire a. Moun ki konn ekri mesaj chak semenn sa yo, rele Msgr Emilio Cardelia, ki te yon pitit gason natif natal pawas la epi ki te sevi kom Kire komanse nan lane 1941 rive nan lane 1981. Mesaj li yo te enspire, enfomatif, gen defi ladan yo ak tou ke kontan. Youn nan let li te ekri yo nan komansman lane 1960 yo, rete grave nan ke'm jiska prezan, le n'ap gade sikonstanstans lavi koulye a yo. Nan let sa a, li te plenyen anpil du fait ke a lepok te gen selman 10 jen gason ki te al nan Seminaire. Li te kontinye pou'l di ke: "Yon gwo pawas takou pawas nou an" ta dwe gen plis seminaris! Koulye a tout bagay chanje! Jodia se "Jounen Mondyal Lapriye Vokasyon". Chak Katolik gen yon responsablite pou ankouraje Vokasyon pou moun vinn Pe, Me, Fre. Mwen mande mwen a ki pwen nou ap pran travay sa a au serieux. Anpil jenn nan panse yo retire lespri ke gen posiblite Bondye gen pou fe apel a yo pou yo vinn Pe, oswa Me ou Fre. Oneteman epi nan lapriye, nou kapab jodia poze tet nou 4 kesyon enpotan:

Ki vizyon w fe de yon moun ki arive Pe, Me oswaa Fre?

Kijan w ta reaji si yon moun ta di w "Li te konsidere vinn Pe, Me oswa Fre?

Eske mwen ta envite yon moun pou konsidere antre nan Pe, Me oswa Fre?

Eske mwen lapriye pou gen vokasyon nan pwop fanmiy mwen?

Aktyelman nan dyosez nou an gen 20 seminaris—youn ladan yo soti nan pawas nou an. Map repet menm defi Msgr Cardelia a anko "Nou ta kapab gen plis ke sa".
Avèk afeksyon,
Msgr. Thomas Gervasio
PS. Men sa ki anrejistre—Pawas St Joachim te bay Legliz la 26 vokasyon sasedotal, 45 Me Filippini (yo nan anseyeman), 3 Me Soeur de la Misericorde, 1 Me Dominiken, 1 Felician ak 2 Dyak.
Today's Readings
- Fourth Sunday of Easter
  
  Reading 1 Acts 4:8-12
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29
  Reading 2 1 Jn 3:1-2
  Gospel Jn 10:11-18

Calendar

April 2018

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1 Month View April 1, 2018	2 Month View April 2, 2018	3 10:00 ESL Class 7:00p Living Faith Meeting Month View April 3, 2018 ESL Class Tuesday, April 3, 10:00 AM English as a Second Language class is offered for all Haitians who want to learn English. The class is offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Library, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room, both at Our Lady of Sorrows. Living Faith Meeting Tuesday, April 3, 7:00 PM The Living Faith group meets every Tuesday evening at 7, in the Church Library at Our Lady of Sorrows church.	4 Month View April 4, 2018	5 7:00p Mission Volunteer Orientation Meeting Month View April 5, 2018 Mission Volunteer Orientation Meeting Thursday, April 5, 7:00 PM Everyone who has volunteered (or would like to volunteer) to assist at the Mission to be held on April 9 through 12 is invited to attend an orientation meeting in the Church Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows, on Thursday, April 5, at 7:00 PM. At this time, we'll explain the responsibilities of each volunteer role, and provide the information you'll need to complete the job.	6 Month View April 6, 2018	7 9:00 First Holy Communion Parents' & Candidates' Retreat Month View April 7, 2018 First Holy Communion Parents' & Candidates' Retreat Saturday, April 7, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM A retreat for candidates and parents in preparation for First Holy Communion will be held on Saturday, April 7, from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The Day will begin with the Mass. Note: There is no makeup date for this event.
8 Welcome Sunday 7:30p Discipleship Night Month View April 8, 2018 Welcome Sunday Sunday, April 8 Please come for coffee and conversation after all the Sunday morning Masses at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Welcome Sunday is usually held on the second Sunday of the month, but may occasionally be moved based on other activities. Stay tuned to be sure of the date each month. Discipleship Night Sunday, April 8, 7:30 PM Young adult and teen leaders will meet in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows from 7:30 to 9 PM on Sunday, April 8, to plan events.	9 7:00p Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy Month View April 9, 2018 Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy April 9, 7:00 PM - April 12 Join us at this year's Multi-Parish Mission, facilitated by Fr. John Gordon, of the Archdiocese of Newark, as he speaks to us about the revelation of God's mercy. Click the event title for details.	10 7:00p Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy 10:00 ESL Class Month View April 10, 2018 Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy April 9, 7:00 PM - April 12 Join us at this year's Multi-Parish Mission, facilitated by Fr. John Gordon, of the Archdiocese of Newark, as he speaks to us about the revelation of God's mercy. Click the event title for details. ESL Class Tuesday, April 10, 10:00 AM English as a Second Language class is offered for all Haitians who want to learn English. The class is offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Library, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room, both at Our Lady of Sorrows.	11 7:00p Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy 1:00p Seniors Club #1 Meeting Month View April 11, 2018 Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy April 9, 7:00 PM - April 12 Join us at this year's Multi-Parish Mission, facilitated by Fr. John Gordon, of the Archdiocese of Newark, as he speaks to us about the revelation of God's mercy. Click the event title for details. Seniors Club #1 Meeting Wednesday, April 11, 1:00 PM The Seniors Club #1 meets on the second Wednesday of the month, from September through May, at 1:00 PM at St. Anthony Church Hall. Luncheon is included. Members of Senior Citizen Club #2, which is disbanding, are welcome to join us! New members are always welcome. Please come, and bring a friend!	12 7:00p Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy Month View April 12, 2018 Multi-Parish Mission: The Revelation of God's Mercy April 9, 7:00 PM - April 12 Join us at this year's Multi-Parish Mission, facilitated by Fr. John Gordon, of the Archdiocese of Newark, as he speaks to us about the revelation of God's mercy. Click the event title for details.	13 Month View April 13, 2018	14 Month View April 14, 2018
15 9:30 Pray the Rosary with the Secular Franciscan Order 7:30p Teen Night Live Month View April 15, 2018 Pray the Rosary with the Secular Franciscan Order Sunday, April 15, 9:30 AM The Spirit of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will gather in St. Anthony Church for the 9:30 AM Mass on the third Sunday of each month, followed by the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will then hold their meeting in the Church Hall directly after the recitation of the rosary. Teen Night Live Sunday, April 15, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Calling all teens! Come and enjoy a night filled with discussion, games and faith sharing in a fun way! Teen Night Live occurs on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM, in the Church meeting room at OLS.	16 7:00p Social Justice Committee Meeting 7:30p Bible Study Month View April 16, 2018 Social Justice Committee Meeting Monday, April 16, 7:00 PM The Social Justice Committee will be holding a meeting on Monday, April 16, at 7:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please come! Bible Study Monday, April 16, 7:30 PM Are you interested in finding out more about the readings for Sunday's Mass? Join us as Len Commini guides our understanding of the Bible, on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM, in the Church Library.	17 10:00 ESL Class 7:00p Living Faith Meeting 7:30p RCIA Meeting Month View April 17, 2018 ESL Class Tuesday, April 17, 10:00 AM English as a Second Language class is offered for all Haitians who want to learn English. The class is offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Library, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room, both at Our Lady of Sorrows. Living Faith Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 PM The Living Faith group meets every Tuesday evening at 7, in the Church Library at Our Lady of Sorrows church. RCIA Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 PM The RCIA continues to meet on Tuesday evenings, at 7:30 PM, in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. Meetings will continue until the end of April.	18 1:00p Holy Name Society Meeting 7:00p Baptism Preparation Class Month View April 18, 2018 Holy Name Society Meeting Wednesday, April 18, 1:00 PM Members of the Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony Holy Name Society and all men of the parish are invited to attend the society's next meeting at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 18, in the Church Library. Find out what's on the agenda by clicking the event title. Baptism Preparation Class Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 PM This month's Class in Preparation for Baptism will be held on Wednesday, April 18, in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows, at 7:00 p.m. Click the event title for information on how to proceed if you live outside the parish territory, but want your child baptized in our parish.	19 6:00p ESL Class 7:00p Reading Group Month View April 19, 2018 ESL Class Thursday, April 19, 6:00 PM English as a Second Language class is offered for all Haitians who want to learn English. The class is offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Library, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room, both at Our Lady of Sorrows. Reading Group Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM The Spiritual Reading Group is currently reading "Rediscover Catholicism" by Matthew Kelly. We meet every other Thursday, at 7:00 PM, usually in the Church Library. Join us! For this week's meeting, we will be discussing Chapters 13 through 15.	20 7:00p Middle School Dance 7:00p Haitian Charismatics Meeting 7:30p Boy Scouts Meeting Month View April 20, 2018 Middle School Dance Friday, April 20, 7:00 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Middle Schoolers are having a dance! We'll be in the Gym at Our Lady of Sorrows School, on Friday night, April 20, beginning at 7:00 PM. Haitian Charismatics Meeting Friday, April 20, 7:00 PM Meet the Spirit! The Haitian Charismatic Meeting will be on Friday, April 20, at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall at St. Anthony Church. Boy Scouts Meeting Friday, April 20, 7:30 PM The Boy Scouts will be meeting this Friday, April 20, at 7:30 PM. We'll be using the Church Hall, the Library, and the Church Meeting Room during the course of the meeting. See you there!	21 Month View April 21, 2018
22 8:00p Discipleship Night Month View April 22, 2018 Discipleship Night Sunday, April 22, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Young adult and teen leaders will meet in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows from 8 to 9 PM on Sunday, April 22, to plan events.	23 6:00p Confirmation First Practice (Candidates Only) 6:00p Jesus Divine Mercy Prayer Group 7:00p Haitian Legion of Mary Meeting 7:30p Bible Study Month View April 23, 2018 Confirmation First Practice (Candidates Only) Monday, April 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The first practice for Confirmation candidates will be held on April 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at St. Anthony Church. Only candidates are required to attend. Jesus Divine Mercy Prayer Group Monday, April 23, 6:00 PM The group meets in Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Monday at 6:00 PM to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Haitian Legion of Mary Meeting Monday, April 23, 7:00 PM The Haitian Legion of Mary will meet on Monday night at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall at St. Anthony Church. Bible Study Monday, April 23, 7:30 PM Are you interested in finding out more about the readings for Sunday's Mass? Join us as Len Commini guides our understanding of the Bible, on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM, in the Church Library.	24 7:00p Living Faith Meeting 7:30p RCIA Meeting Month View April 24, 2018 Living Faith Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 PM The Living Faith group meets every Tuesday evening at 7, in the Church Library at Our Lady of Sorrows church. RCIA Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 PM The RCIA continues to meet on Tuesday evenings, at 7:30 PM, in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. Meetings will continue until the end of April.	25 Month View April 25, 2018	26 6:00p Confirmation Second Practice (Candidates & Sponsors) 6:00p ESL Class Month View April 26, 2018 Confirmation Second Practice (Candidates & Sponsors) Thursday, April 26, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The second Confirmation practice will be held on Thursday, April 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, at St. Anthony Church. Candidates and their sponsors should attend. If a sponsor cannot make it, one of the parents can accompany the candidate. ESL Class Thursday, April 26, 6:00 PM English as a Second Language class is offered for all Haitians who want to learn English. The class is offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Library, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room, both at Our Lady of Sorrows.	27 7:00p Bold Middle Event 7:00p Haitian Charismatics Meeting Month View April 27, 2018 Bold Middle Event Friday, April 27, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Join us for an OLS Bold Middle Event, approximately every fourth Friday, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. Open to all students in 7th and 8th grade. Haitian Charismatics Meeting Friday, April 27, 7:00 PM The Haitian Charismatic Group will meet on Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall at St. Anthony Church.	28 10:30 Confirmation Month View April 28, 2018 Confirmation Saturday, April 28, 10:30 AM Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on Saturday, April 28, at 10:30 AM, with Rev. Msgr. Michael Walsh officiating.
29 7:30p Teen Night Live Month View April 29, 2018 Teen Night Live Sunday, April 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Calling all teens! Come and enjoy a night filled with discussion, games and faith sharing in a fun way! This time, Teen Night Live will occur on the Sunday, April 29, from 7 to 8:30 PM, in the Church meeting room at OLS.	30 2:00p Funeral Planning Seminar 7:30p Bible Study Month View April 30, 2018 Funeral Planning Seminar Monday, April 30, 2:00 PM Join us for a free seminar on funeral planning, on Monday, April 30, at 2:00 PM in the Church Hall at OLS. Bible Study Monday, April 30, 7:30 PM Are you interested in finding out more about the readings for Sunday's Mass? Join us as Len Commini guides our understanding of the Bible, on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM, in the Church Library.

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.