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Thanks to many wonderful donors, our parish is at 91% of its goal. If we don't make our goal, we get nothing back. But if we do make our goal, we will receive $16,500 plus half of any donations that take us beyond our goal. So please help us receive by giving. For details, click the article title.

The Holy Father's general and missionary prayer intentions for November.

Priesthood Sunday, October 27th, is a day especially chosen to celebrate the sacrament of Holy Orders, the sacrament of priestly dedication. This Sunday, we acknowledge and honor the priests of our parish, Msgr. Tom, Fr. Alabre, Fr. Gene, and Fr. Carter. Let us offer prayer and heartfelt thanks for their sacrifice and commitment. For more information, click the article title.

For those saddened by the recent loss of a loved one, sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences is a most helpful way to get beyond the pain or loneliness caused by the death of a loved one. For information on a series of weekly meetings to help with moving on with life, click the article title.

All Souls Day Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Mausoleum, Building A on November 2, at 10:00 AM. For details, click the article title.

The Spirit of St. France Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will gather in St. Anthony Church at 9:15 AM on October 27 for the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will attend the 10:00 AM Mass, then hold their meeting in the Church Hall directly after Mass.

The process of seeking a marriage annulment is often surrounded by misinformation and is perceived to be a long and daunting task. Not a few people avoid the process basing their decision on these misconceptions. Yet, the process can be a source of healing and open the path for a Catholic marriage. For information on how to get help, click the article title.

The Rite of Welcoming is the official acceptance of those who wish to join the Catholic Church as candidates and catechumens. This is the first step they will take on their journey to baptism, confirmation and first holy communion at the Easter Vigil. Please join us on October 27 at the 9:00 AM Mass (OLS Church) to welcome our new candidates and catechumens into the Catholic Church.

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, and the 15th is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Everyone all over the world is invited to light a candle on October 15 at 7:00 PM and keep it burning for at least an hour. This will create a continuous wave of light over the entire world in memory of our babies. Those we cannot hold in our arms, we hold forever in our hearts.

At all Masses during the next two weekends (October 19-20, and 26-27), we shall be recording attendance. These statistics are mandated by the Diocese, and are useful for diocesan and parish planning.

On the weekend of October 26-27, our parish will hold a special food drive to benefit Catholic Charities in Trenton. Due to a substantial increase in families in need of assistance, the agency is in dire need of items for its food pantry. For details, click the article title.

On your way in and out of Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows today, you may notice a group of "homeless people." Our high school youth ministry students spent the night experiencing the life of a homeless person by sleeping outside and living without all of life's comforts. Click the article title for more information.

On behalf of the OLS PTA and the Knight to Remember Committee, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those who attended our tricky tray on October 5th, and to the families, friends, and parishioners who so generously donated items or services to our auction this year. For details, click the article title.

Seven couples from Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony joined couples from around the diocese at St. Mary Cathedral last Sunday to mark anniversary milestones and receive Bishop O'Connor's blessing on their many years of married bliss. Our parish also extends warm congratulations to the couples listed in the full article (click the article title for details).

The Catechist Certification Grant, funded by the Bishop's Annual Appeal, was awarded to our parish Religious Education Program. Click the article title for details.

For information on the weekly and diocesan collection of October 6, and for the Bishop's Annual Appeal status, click the article title.

Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz, author of the book, Facing Fertility: A Catholic Approach, will speak about the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of infertility, and share some helpful insights from the tradition of our Catholic Faith. For more information, click the article title.