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Click the article title to see the prayer intentions of the Holy Father for November, 2016.

Don't miss the sleigh! Whether you're playing Santa, entertaining lots of elves, or just want to indulge your own sweet tooth, put Gertrude Hawk candy at the top of your list. If you haven't already put in your ofder, you'd better be quick—the candy sale ends on November 1.

The student community and the School Board of Our Lady of Sorrows School thank our current sponsors for their participation in our Scholar Patron and/or Business Partner Program. Click the article title for more information, including a list of sponsors.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of October 30.

The victims of this (throwaway) culture are precisely the weakest and most fragile human beings--the unborn, the poorest, the sick and elderly, the seriously handicapped, etc.--who are in danger of being 'thrown away', expelled from a system that must be efficient at all costs. (Click the article title to continue reading.)

Inserted in the bulletin of October 30, is a "Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics" published by Catholic Answers, Inc. (If you did not get one, you can pick one up at the parish office.) It is provided as a help to our prayerful, serious deliberation in voting on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. The guide does not focus on every issue that should be part of our reflection and so I also wish to direct you to the diocesan website (click the article title for the link). Elections are important. Let us not neglect this civic duty and privilege.

Priesthood Sunday, October 30, 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 and Fr. Jean serve us with holy guidance, patient teaching, and gentle spiritual encouragement. They deliver an opportunity for us to grow closer to God as they serve "in the person of Christ." Their vocation calls them to serve as pastoral counselors for our spiritual journey. Now let us offer prayer and heartfelt thanks for their sacrifice and commitment.

Next weekend, a collection for the Archdiocese of Military Services will be taken up here and in parishes across the nation. For more information on this collection, click the article title.

Tuesday, November 1 is a holy day of obligation. Masses will follow the holy day schedule (click the article title for details).

Daylight Savings Time ends next weekend (2 AM on Sunday, November 6). Remember to turn your clocks back an hour.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of October 30.

The Our Lady of Sorrows School PTA is sponsoring a Holiday Shopping Spree Bingo. Win gift card prizes to do your Holiday shopping! It will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 pm. The games begin at 7 pm. Please see the bulletin for more information.

The Our Lady of Sorrows PTA proudly presents our 2016 Knight to Remember Tricky Tray and Silent Auction on November 11 at Nottingham Ballroom in Hamilton, NJ. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Please refer to the bulletin for more information.

The Our Lady of Sorrows - Saint Anthony Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 20 at The Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156, Hamilton Township, NJ 08620. Please refer to the bulletin for more information.

OLS-SA Intramural Basketball registration for the 2016-2017 season is now open. The league accepts parish boys and girls in Grades 1 through 8 of all skill levels and everyone plays.

“For our deceased relatives and friends, that they may dwell forever in the house of God.” 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. In addition, our churches are providing a place of remembrance for the framed photos of our beloved deceased. These serve as a reminder to pray for those who have gone before us. Due to limited space you may bring one framed photo. At Our Lady of Sorrows they will be displayed by the statue of the Blessed Mother and at Saint Anthony they will be placed at the side altar. Please be sure to put a name and phone number on the back of your picture so we may return them to you.

Our Lady of Sorrows School PTA is offering A & M Farm Market Thanksgiving pies for our next fundraiser. Order forms can be found in the bulletin, and must be returned to the parish or school office no later than Friday, November 4.

This week's Thought-ful Thursdays session gives you the opportunity to ask questions you never had the opportunity to ask before. A panel of experts on the Bible, Parish Life, Theology, and Canon Law will do their best to answer your questions. Please come, and bring your questions!

Come to know Notre Dame--our annual open house for prospective students and parents will take place on Thursday, October 27, from 7 - 9 PM. Click the article title for information on how to register.

Trenton Catholic Academy's Upper School will hold the Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith Scholarship Test on Saturday, November 5, at 8:30 AM for current 8th grade students who are interested in attending TCA's Upper School for the 2017-18 school year. Click the article title for the registration information.