This Wednesday, February 5, our Confirmation candidates will have a unique experience in their sacramental preparation. They will gather at a local restaurant with questions for Monsignor Gervasio about Confirmation and living their Catholic faith, and enjoy a little pizza at the same time!
Our own St. Anthony Church has been designated as a Diocesan Pilgrimage Church. As such, there will be events over the course of this year that involve our church as a source for special prayer and indulgences.
For February--the sick and homebound. The sufferings of the sick, at home or in the hospital…can be allayed by the closeness and affection of those who visit them, and those who care for them. WE must be grateful for their care and concern for the sick and the most vulnerable. Please keep the sick, the homebound, and healthcare workers in your prayers.
During January, 28 parishioners provided 176 hours of service to 29 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide a variety of non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. Click here for more information on the services provided and how to sign up.
Heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the Christmas Appeal. Such generosity enables us to meet its many financial obligations. Click here to see the collection totals, as well as the disbursements of the funds.
In order to ensure that all donations are indicated, contribution statements will not be available until the end of January. Click here for information on how to obtain your tax statement.
Feeding the hungry never ceases to be important. Food pantries always need staples such as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, and canned vegetables, but any nonperishables you can donate to Mt Carmel Guild or St Raphael’s Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. Just place them in the receptacles at the doors of our churches.
The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.
Click here to see the intentions for the sanctuary lamps in both churches, and for the Mary Mother of God votive lamp, and floral arrangements at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Next week, we will be pleased to provide both the annual financial report for FYE 6/30/24 as well as a report on total of the Christmas Appeal and its disbursements. Many thanks to all who are so generous in their support of our parish mission.
It is with tremendous gratitude that I share with you good news regarding the 2024 Catholic Annual Appeal. The generosity of many parishioners has allowed us to surpass our parish goal. May the Lord bless all those who by their gift supported the work of the various ministries of the Diocese. Click here for more information.
Our Tuition Assistance Fund is a wonderful way to ensure that our students receive an excellent spiritual and academic information that lasts a lifetime! Click here to find out how you can help in the formation of the next generation.
The Liturgy of the Word for Children will be offered on February 2 and 23, and March 2, at the 11:00 AM Mass, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. All children in grades K - 4 are welcome.
There will be a retreat for the students (and their parents) who will be making their First Penance this year. The retreat will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 1, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Our intensive summer program (an alternative to year-round weekly classes) is back by popular demand. This year we are happy to announce that the program will include those students from Grades 1 & 2 and 7 & 8 preparing for the sacraments. Click here for more information.
Did you know that the Catholic Church has two main organizations in the United States that respond to people in need? The mission of Catholic Relief Services is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas, while Catholic Charities USA provides service to people in need in the United States. Click here for more information.