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Click the article title to see the stewardship report for the week of October 8.

Saturday, October 31, was a day of great joy for the Knights of Columbus throughout the world as their founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, was proclaimed a “Blessed” by Pope Francis. We offer our felicitations to the Hamilton Council of the Knights on this auspicious occasion and pray that the new “Beatus” will ever intercede for their members and for all their undertakings. Click the article title for more information.

Next Sunday, November 15 (the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time) is the World Day of the Poor, established by Pope Francis in 2016. Thanks to all who remember the poor through their regular donations to the poor boxes at the doors of our churches. These gifts help our parish respond to the many requests we receive for emergency assistance.

We are pleased to publish our extended Christmas Eve/Day Schedule in advance, reminding everyone that the COVID restrictions remain in place that limit the number of people allowed in church. Click the article title for more information and a link to the schedule.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of November 8.

Francis House of Prayer in Allentown is offering a number of upcoming programs. Click the article title to see.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, from 7-8:30 PM, and Friday, November 13, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Click the article title for more information.

'Tis the season for shopping for your Christmas list. This year, you can avoid malls and give your loved ones gift cards they can use to shop online! And at the same time, you'll be supporting our school! Click the article title for more information.

If you order from Brothers Pizza on Rt. 33 on Tuesday, November 17, you can support our school! Click the article title for details.

In search of a great place to work and make a lasting difference in the lives of our care receivers? Come and work with the Guild! A position in our Home Health Nursing Program is available for a Nurse, R.N., with two years’ experience required, part-time flexible. Visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for application & information today!

The OLS-SA Social Justice Committee once again brings you the Christmas Adopt-a-Child program. You can help a family this Christmas by adopting one or more children for your Christmas shopping list. Click the article title for a link to the page with more information and the request form.

Lumen Christi - Cohort 6 is sponsoring a walk-a-thon to benefit the Diocese of Trenton Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. The walk will be held on the morning of Saturday, November 14. Note: You must register to walk, as we are limited to a total of 75 people walking. Please sign up early! But if you miss the date, you can always sponsor another parish walker! Click the article title for details.

Our parish Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee will again be collecting frozen turkeys and non-perishable items to fill Thanksgiving baskets those who are in need.

Now that our churches are offering public masses again, please remember those in our community who may be hungry and drop off some nonperishable food for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Pantry. The need is greater than ever! To address this need, more food pantries have opened, but the resources are now spread out over additional food pantries. Please be generous! Click the article title for more information, including distribution dates.

At the First Friday Mass on November 6, Blessed Carlo Acutis was installed as the co-patron of Our Lady of Sorrows School. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of November 1.

Tuesday, November 3 is election day. If you haven't already voted, please be sure to vote by Tuesday! Remember to vote with integrity, for integrity.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of November 1.

During October, more than 127 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 37 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who "cleaned out their closets and cleared out their clutter," a tremendous amount of clothing and housewares was donated at our recent drive. All will help those who are served by Better Community Housing of Trenton.