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Are you looking for ways to involve your kids in church activities? Do you want them to find friends who share their faith? Check out the Faith Formation > Youth page. There you’ll find information about our programs for both middle school and high school students, as well as information about our youth minister, Leonidas Aliaga, and pages on the Seven Principles of Catholicism, and Praying for Peace.

Thanks to all the “First Communicants” who participated in the annual May Crowning last Sunday. We salute Olivia Scharibone, who had the honor of crowning the statue of Our Lady, and Adrian Naulaguari, who served as the Crown Bearer during the 11 AM Mass.

Have you been looking for information on our Religious Education program for children? You’ll find it under Faith Formation > Religious Education for Children. Click the article title for more pages you might find interesting.

The accounts for the nonpublic school community were level-funded by Governor Murphy in his Fiscal Year 2020 proposed Budget issued on March 5, 2019. His decision permits us to move forward on additional requests from the Legislature. But we need your help: Call, email, or speak directly with legislators regarding these requests. Click the article title to find the Talking Points to describe the problems and highlight the issues with your own school’s experiences.

Special thanks go to Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio and Fr. Pierre-Louis Joseph, our Deacons, Director of Music Ministry, Cantor, Director of Religious Education, School Principal, Parish Office staff members Doris Cordero and Miranda Day, and the catechists, who shared their faith as they prepared the children who made their First Holy Communion this weekend. Click the article title to see the names!

Register your children early for the Summer Religious Education Program and Summer Bible Camp. Click the article title for more information.

The FUNdamentals Summer Basketball Camp returns for its 20th season. The camp blends instruction with fun & competition. Children are grouped by age and ability to help build confidence. Click the article title to find out more about who can sign up, the dates and time of the camp, and before and after care.

Our annual May Crowning will take place on May 12 (Mother’s Day) at the 11:00 am Mass. All First Communicants are invited to participate in their First Communion attire. Please let your teacher know if you plan to join us. We look forward to seeing all First Communicants, their families, and all parishioners.

Our Lady of Sorrows School is participating in the Diocesan Elementary School Day of Service, Hearts to Hospitals: Hearts to Lead, Hands to Help. Click the article title to find out how YOU can help!

Please use the pew missal holders for our “Breaking Bread” missal/hymnals only. The holder is not intended for bulletins, soiled tissues, gum and/or candy wrappers, etc. Our regard for the Lord’s house should make us attentive to its care and good order. Moreover, consuming gum or candy in church is not only inappropriate but breaks the required Eucharistic fast before Holy Communion. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Do you have an old bicycle that you or your family no longer use? The Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange is an all-volunteer effort that collects, repairs, and sells bikes from its shop in the Capital Plaza Shopping Center on the Trenton/Ewing border. For more information on how you can help, click the article title.

On Sunday, May 5, Notre Dame High School is hosting "First Look", a high school preview for students in grades 6 & 7. Click the article title for information on how to register.

On the Sunday before the Cohort Mission begins, April 28, St. Raphael-Holy Angels is hosting a Teen Life Mass with Fr. Pivonka, which will be followed by fellowship and pizza! Please join us! Have a preview of our mission speaker...be in the know!

Our Lady of Sorrows Summer Camp is for 3 & 4 year olds (the Adventurers' Club) and 5 & 6 year olds (the Explorers' Club). Camp dates are June 17 through August 23rd, with no camp on July 3 & 4. Campers may attend all or part of the sessions, for full days or half days. Click the article title for more information and a link to the registration forms.

Run by OLS School art teacher Mrs. Kim Bowers & Ms. Francesca Gioe, the Adventure Camp will take place from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM the week of June 17 – 21 and is open to boys and girls in grades K through 6. It features arts and crafts as well as other fun activities. Click the article title for a link to more information.

Our young candidates for First Holy Communion will be gathering this Saturday, April 6, for a retreat to prepare for this sacred encounter with the Lord. Our celebration of First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 4. Let us keep our young parishioners in prayer as we thank their parents and catechists.

By supporting the 2019 Annual Catholic Campaign, you extend a hand in helping the Diocese of Trenton by supporting our ministries. Click the article title for more information.

Congratulations to the members of our parish family who were confirmed this weekend. We offer our thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechists, who have prepared them for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to Bishop David M O’Connell, who conferred the sacrament!

All youth and their families are invited to this event, including Jr. High and High School students, young adults, scouting groups, altar servers, religious education families, and families from the parish who aren't involved with any of the other groups. Click the article title for more information.

This Saturday, our parish offers a joyful welcome to His Excellency who will be here to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on our young candidates. As we pray for those who will soon be “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,” let us commend to the Lord, our Bishop that he may continue to minister in good health and happiness “ad multos annos!”