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You can find them on the Online Giving page, under Stewardship, at the bottom of the left-hand column, under Documents.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of October 21.

As the Church prays for her missionary efforts throughout the world and re-commits herself to this vital apostolate on this Mission Sunday, a word of thanks is due to our parishioners for their generosity to the Pontifical Mission Aid Societies during 2017-18. Click the article title to see the amounts given.

To everyone who donated yarn to the Prayer Shawl Group. The response was OUTSTANDING! We can continue to donate our shawls to the hospitals and nursing homes because of all your donations of yarn. Thank you again, and God Bless! OLS-SA Prayer Shawl Group

Bishop O’Connell bestowed his episcopal blessing on Marsha and Frank Gunson and Eileen and John O’Keefe, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries this year.

Villa Walsh will host their annual Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza on November 4, featuring unique gifts, crafts, a money raffle, baked goods, and much, much more. There’s also a Food Court for nourishment while you shop. Please come and show your support for the retired teachers and the Senior Sisters housed in the infirmary.

Do you have questions about the reception of Holy Communion? Do you need information on how to prepare your home for the reception of the Eucharist at home? Do you just want to know more about the real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? You’ll find this information on the Holy Eucharist page, under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments. In addition, you’ll find pages with guidelines for receiving the Holy Eucharist and receiving the Precious Blood.

Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who “cleaned out their closets and cleared out their clutter” a tremendous amount of clothing and housewares was donated at our recent drive. All will help those who are served by Better Community Housing of Trenton.

Are you aware of the insidious effects of pornography on our culture? Do you know how it can hurt your relationships? Do you think it just adds a little spice to your romantic life? Come to this week's Thought-Ful Thursday presentation by Mark Houck, founder and president of The King's Men, at 7:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows, and find out more about "Sexual Integrity: The Secrets Men & Women Keep".

Ten percent of your online (carellaschocolates.com) and in-store purchases will be directed back to Our Lady of Sorrows School when you or your family or friends shop at Carella’s or at carellaschocolates.com. Click the article title to find out more!

The Food Pantry Partnership will happily accept all types of nonperishable food and can always use pantry staples as well as basic cleaning supplies. This month’s most needed items are stuffing mix, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, and canned sweet potatoes.

The St. Gregory the Great Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, November 10, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Admission will be $3 for anyone 10 years old or older. Come out for quality crafts, delicious food, and more.

Through your generosity, the Annual Catholic Appeal funds the hands to help others, the feet to hasten to the poor and needy, the eyes to see misery and want, and the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. This is what love looks like...thank God for all He has given you by making a generous donation or pledge to the 2018 appeal.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of October 14.

This Friday, October 19, the Mount Carmel Guild will hold its annual gala and our own Deacon Jeff has been singled out for special honors. The Guild has chosen well—Deacon Jeff, in addition to his parish ministry, has long served as chaplain at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, and currently volunteers at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Our parish takes pride in Deacon Jeff’s honor and extends its prayerful congratulations to him and to Jean, his wife. Click the article title for information on how to obtain tickets for this event.

At all Masses during the next two weekends (October 20-21 & 27-28), we shall be recording attendance. These statistics are mandated by the Diocese and are useful for diocesan and parish planning.

Do you want to know more about God’s mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation (or Penance?) The Reconciliation page under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments provides basic information about the sacrament, including Confession times, as well as suggested reading. There is also a page with a story about St. Anthony and the grace of confession, and a page with a helpful examination of conscience for children.

The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance. Click the article title for information about the photo memorials in our churches.

Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony's annual Golf Classic, held at Mercer Oaks on Wednesday, September 19, was once again a great success. We're grateful to the committee for their outstanding work. Click the article title for a link to more information.

A gift of a new coat to a child in need of warmth during the winter season is priceless. Hamilton Council #6213 Knights of Columbus has the ability to purchase cases (12 per case) of new coats through our Supreme Office. Click the article title to find out how you can help!