News - May 2020 RSS Feed

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of May 31.

Due to the continuing effects of COVID-19, all summer camps normally held at parish facilities have been canceled. Click the article title for a complete list.

to all our parishioners who are graduating from our area schools, as well as those graduating from colleges and universities near and far.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of May 31.

Catholic leaders have been clear that true Catholics cannot support the killing of unborn babies in abortions. In November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter urging Catholics to oppose abortion as a “preeminent priority.” Click the article title for more information.

Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding 2020-2021 facility scheduling. Click the article title for contact information.

Congratulations to our 2020 graduates! Click the article title for a complete list.

Please join us at 9 AM on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), as we live-stream Mass (on the parish YouTube channel) in loving memory of all who gave their lives in the service of our country.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report from the bulletin of May 24.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of May 24.

The special liturgy held in our parish each June to honor the sacrament of marriage for couples who are celebrating anniversaries of 1 year, multiples of 5 years, or more than 50 years will be rescheduled when circumstances permit.

By supporting the 2020 Annual Catholic Campaign, you help the Diocese of Trenton provide emergency financial assistance, social services workshops, home health nursing programs, and emergency assistance for those who need food. Click the article title for more information.

Food pantries are experiencing a 50% client increase. Pantries distribute prepackaged food bags mornings in Burlington (9:30-11:30) Mercer and Ocean Counties (9-12). Also, in addition to on-site services, Catholic Charities has established TeleHealth and TeleMental services. Click the article title for more information.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities. Older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. At Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, we would like to share some of the ways Older Americans Make Their Mark. Click the article title for more information.

Have you always wanted to walk where Jesus walked? See the places He saw? Get closer to the mind and heart of Jesus? Join us on a Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Msgr. Gervasio and Fr. Jean will lead us as spiritual directors, as we get together as a parish group to tour the Holy Land.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of May 17.

As of last Wednesday, people in the Trenton Diocese were again able to visit select Catholic churches for a few minutes of private prayer. Click the article title for information on how this is implemented at the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of May 17.

Diocesan Parish Counseling Services provide access for parishioners to short term counseling (up to 6 sessions) at locations throughout the Diocese. The program was developed by Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Trenton. Click the article title for more information.

Prominent bioethics groups are raising concerns because British scientists used cell lines derived from aborted babies in their experiments, while ethical alternatives are available, and they can be just as successful. Recently, the Charlotte Lozier Institute noted that at least 60 potential treatments for the virus are being investigated right now using materials that do not come from aborted babies. Click the article title for more information.