News - December 2015 RSS Feed

Click the article title to see the Holy Father's prayer intentions for January, 2016

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 27.

We acknowledge the wonderful work of our liturgy committee members, decorators, and maintenance and office staff who dedicated so many hours of their time to prepare our churches for the Christmas Celebration. We also thank our liturgical ministers who assisted at the numerous Masses of the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Day!

Click the article title to see the schedule of Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, (New Year's Day, Friday, January 1), a Holy Day of Obligation.

Click the article title to see the letter from the principal, Mr. Costantino.

In addition to the Saturday afternoon periods for confessions, the Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated following our 9:00 AM Saturday morning Mass.

The Spirit of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will gather in St. Anthony Church at 9:15 AM on Dec. 20 for the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will attend the 10:00 Mass and then hold their meeting in the church hall directly after Mass.

The Rosary Altar meeting will not held in the month of January. Meetings will continue in February.

The 2015 Adopt-a-Family program was again a huge success! Donated were gifts for 389 children and more than $3,000 in cash and gift cards. Thanks to all who helped--committee and donors alike!

Please note: The parish office will close at noon on Thursday, December 24 and remain closed Friday and Saturday December 25 and 26, in observation of Christmas. The office will reopen on Monday, December 28.

Our parish recently received a gift in the amount of $360 to help defray the cost of materials needed for our Confirmation Program. We are grateful to all the members of Hamilton Council #6213 for their generosity and thoughtfulness.

Join your fellow parishioners in praying the Rosary before daily Mass at St. Anthony Church. Meet at 7:30 AM.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 20.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of December 20.

As you are planning your Christmas giving, please consider being a Tuition Angel. Click the article title for details.

Jesus is coming! Gather with your fellow parishioners at 7 PM on Sunday, December 20, to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church for his arrival. Many hands will make light work, so bring your family and friends!

For Advent, the Living Faith group will be reading and discussing The Holy Year of Mercy, a reflection guide written by Pope Francis. For more information, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 13.

Our parish will offer a special penitential service on Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of December 13.