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Parish Updates, September 15, 2020
Dear Parishioners,St. Vincent DePaul…
Today, were it not for our observance of the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we would be celebrating the Memorial of St. Vincent DePaul, a French priest whose ministry was carried out in the 17th century on behalf of the poor and for the formation of priests. His feast provides me the opportunity to thank our Social Concerns Committee under the generous leadership of Kathy McGlinchy. This group undertakes a number ‘projects’ that keep before us all, our duty to serve the neediest among us, such as our Clothing & Housewares Drive on Sunday, October 11. In serving our needy brothers and sisters, we are serving Christ!
I am also so very grateful to all those who remember, even during this COVID time, the needy by contributing to our poor boxes. Those donations help us to respond to the appeals that come our way for emergency assistance.
I also highlight St. Vincent because our own shepherd, Bishop David O’Connell is a “Vincentian,” that is to say, a member of the community founded by St. Vincent—the Congregation of the Mission. This is why you find the initials, “C.M.” after his name. We should always pray for our Bishop but especially on this feast day. How appropriate his motto: Ministrare Non Ministrari—the words of Our Lord who came “to serve and not to be served.”Other September Observances
Sunday, September 27 is “World Day for Migrants and Refugees.” Pope Francis is faithful in keeping the plight of migrants and refugees before us. Visit the Vatican website for the Holy Father’s entire message:www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/migration/documents/papa-francesco20200513 world-migrants-day-2020.html
Tuesday, September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Let us not fail to ask their intercession for the protection of our Church and Nation.Return to Regular Office Hours Postponed
Although Saturday hours will resume in October, weekday Parish Office hours remain the same until meetings are again being held on a regular basis.
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm The office is closed on Sundays.
Thursday Eucharistic Adoration Resumes
Effective this Thursday, October 1, we shall resume our practice of Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed upon our altar following the 9:00 am Mass until simple reposition at 6:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to pray before our Eucharistic Lord.
Veni Creator Spritus!
This Friday, our parish celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation for those candidates who were scheduled to receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in March of this year. After such a long delay, we are very pleased to celebrate this sacrament which will be conferred at Saint Anthony Church at 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Congratulations to the Confirmandi and many thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechists.
October—Month of the Holy Rosary
Wednesday, October 7 is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary and by long tradition the entire month is dedicated to this powerful prayer. Let us not fail to “take up the beads” that draw us ever closer to the Lord and His Blessed Mother. How true the words of St. Bernard: “Where a saint is born, there is Mary.”
On the Horizon
Thanks for your patience and understanding while the elevator at Our Lady of Sorrows is out of order. I am happy to report that the Bishop has given us the “green light” for this project and the has been signed. The company has assured us that the necessary parts for its “modernization” have been ordered. The estimate for the project is $78,800! Those requiring the assistance of an elevator are reminded that an elevator is available at Saint Anthony Church.
Group Meetings
Group meetings may resume but under certain conditions in conformity with diocesan and state directives. Group leaders should contact Denise Mikics for details and reservations.
With affection,
DMikics@ols-sa.org 609-587-4372.
Thanks for your continued cooperation, patience, and support during this COVID-19 time. Let us keep our prayer strong, invoking the help of our powerful patrons—Our Blessed Mother Mary and St. Anthony of Padua.Msgr. Gervasio
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From the Pastor's Desk
Dear Parishioners:
Were it not for our celebration of the Lord’s Day, we would be celebrating today the Memorial of St. Vincent DePaul. A French priest of the 17th century, St. Vincent’s ministry focused primarily on preaching missions, providing relief to the poor and to convicts, and establishing hospitals. He also founded the Congregation of the Missions. They are commonly referred to now as the “Vincentians.” This community of priests dedicated themselves to the education and the reform of the clergy. St. Vincent also founded, with St. Louise de Marillac, an institute of women—the Daughters of Charity.
Today the Vincentians number 4,000 members in 86 countries. There are more than 18,000 Daughters of Charity in 94 countries. Our own bishop, David O’Connell, is a Vincentian. This is why the “C.M.” he adds to his title stands for “Congregation of the Missions.”
St. Vincent is sometimes called the “Apostle of Charity” and the “Father of the Poor.” He is the patron of all charitable societies.
This feast prompts me to offer heartfelt thanks to you for the many ways our parish assists the needy in our midst and beyond. I think we are rather outstanding in our generosity to the poor through our regular offerings to the poor box, our Lenten “Work of Love,” Loaves and Fishes, Adopt a Family, and the many other appeals for the needy throughout the year.
May this brilliant characteristic of generosity for the poor continue to shine!
Let us heed St. Vincent’s counsel: “Go to the poor. You will find God!”
With affectionn,
Msgr. Gervasio
Chè Pawasyen-m yo,Ki kote li pa pou selebrasyon nou an nan jou Seyè a, nou ta dwe selebre jodi a Memorial nan St Vincent DePaul. Yon prèt franse nan syèk la 17th, ministè St Vincent a konsantre sitou sou preche misyon, bay soulajman pou pòv yo ak prizonye, ak etabli lopital. Li te fonde tou kongregasyon misyon yo. Yo souvan refere yo kounye a kòm Vincentians yo. Kominote sa a nan prèt dedye tèt yo nan edikasyon an ak refòm nan legliz la. St Vincent te fonde tou, ak St Louise de Marillac, yon enstiti fanm—pitit fi charite yo.
Jodi a Vincentians yo nimewo 4,000 manm nan 86 peyi yo. Gen plis pase 18,000 pitit fi charite nan 94 peyi. Pwòp evèk nou an, David O'Connell, se yon Vincentian. Se poutèt sa C.M. li ajoute nan tit li vle di pou Kongregasyon nan misyon yo.
St Vincent se pafwa yo rele Apot la nan charite ak Papa a nan pòv yo. Li se patwon tout sosyete charitab yo.
Fèt sa a pouse m 'ofri ou remèsiman sensè pou plizyè fason pawas nou ede moun ki nan bezwen yo nan mitan nou ak pi lwen pase. Mwen panse ke nou pito eksepsyonèl nan jenewozite nou bay pòv yo nan ofrann regilye nou yo nan bwat pòv yo, karèm nou an Travay nan renmen, pen ak pwason, Adopte yon fanmi, ak anpil lòt apèl pou moun ki nan bezwen pandan tout ane a.
Se pou karakteristik sa a briyan nan jenerozite pou pòv yo kontinye klere!
Se pou nou koute konsèy Sen Vensan an: «Ale jwenn pòv yo. Ou pral jwenn Bondye!»Avèk afeksyon ,
Monsegnè Jèvazio
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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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Notice
The elevator at Our Lady of Sorrows Church is temporarily out of order, leaving no handicapped-accessible entrance there, until the repair company can obtain parts.
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 repaired! -
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 DN 7:9-10, 13-14Responsorial Psalm PS 138:1-2AB, 2CDE-3, 4-5Gospel JN 1:47-51
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