Like the statue of Saint Anthony that was recently replaced, the statue of St. Patrick is also in need of replacement. Any parishioner or devotee of St. Patrick is welcome to contribute to the acquisition of this sacred image. Please enclose your gift in an envelope that is clearly marked For St. Patrick. Your support is very much appreciated
Normally the list of the sick who we are praying for is included in the bulletin, however, this page could not be included in the bulletin of May 1. Click the article title to see the list of the sick for this week.
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 2021-2022 facility scheduling. Click the article title for more information.
Click the article title to read Msgr. Gervasio's report on the parish sessions for the 2021-2023 Synod called by Pope Francis. Summaries and details of these sessions (no names) have already been sent on to the Diocese of Trenton.
On Thursday, April 28. at 10:00 am, Bishop O’Connell will celebrate a Mass for the reception of the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Domenic Parish, Brick. During the Mass the Bishop will announce that he is placing all Catholic Schools in our Diocese under the special patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006). For more information, click the article title.
Our Lady of Sorrows School’s annual Knight to Remember fundraiser will be held live via an online platform on April 29. It will include our popular Super 50/50 Raffle drawing and a tricky tray. For details, click the article title.
In addition to praying for peace in the Ukraine, so many people have donated needed items that relief organizations are running out of money to ship medicines, first aid supplies, warm clothing, and other desperately needed items to the suffering in that country. Click the article title to find out how you can help.
The Easter appeal is one of the two most important collections of the year. Your generosity in this collection helps Our Lady of Sorrows – Saint Anthony to meet many expenses—not only the care of buildings and grounds but our obligations to our employees and our diocese. Please be as generous as your means allow.
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Easter Monday. They will reopen at 9:00AM on Tuesday, April 19. We wish you all a Blessed and Happy Easter!
Next Sunday, April 24, is the Feast of Divine Mercy. For information on how to receive a plenary indulgence on this day, click the article title. You'll also find a link to more information on the Feast of Divine Mercy and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.