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The Mass schedule for Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New Year's), as well as the schedule for confessions can be found here.

In 1969, St. Pope Paul VI began the custom of blessing the statuettes of the Infant Jesus that would be used in the manger scenes set up at home. We invite you, especially our children, to bring your “Gesu Bambino” to the 11:00 am Mass on December 15 to be blessed as we bring this delightful tradition to our parish.

The Rosary Altar Society is holding its Annual Christmas Wreath Sale. Tomorrow is the last day to place an order! Click here for details.

Starting on the weekend of December 1, 2024, the Church will be celebrating the season of Advent, a time to anticipate the birth of Christ, the Light of the World. Our parish will continue its tradition of inviting families to carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each week-end Mass. Click here to find out how YOU can participate in this lovely tradition.

Have you always wanted a real painting? For Christmas decor? Join us on Friday December 6, from 7 to 9 PM in the school cafeteria to paint your own Christmas painting! All supplies and simple step-by-step instructions will be provided! Click here for details.

Click here for some thoughts on the offerings we can make to show our love for our dear departed ones.

Celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025 on a 10-day pilgrimage to Italy, February 20 to March 1, 2025. Click here for details.

Devotion to the Heart of Christ existed in the Middle Ages and appears as a liturgical feast in 1675 following the apparitions of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Click here for more information.

Pope Francis has declared the Holy Yea, 2025 to be named Spes Non Confundit (Hope does not disappoint, Romans 5:5). Click here for more information.

The Solemnity of Our Lord’s Ascension is transferred from May 9 to next weekend (May 11-12). Therefore the liturgy will be that of the Ascension and not of 7th Sunday of Easter.

The Feast of Divine Mercy is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. Click here for information on indulgences granted to the faithful in honor of the feast of Divine Mercy.

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.

Click here to find liturgical information on Holy Week, such as when funeral Masses are not permitted and other points of interest.

Help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church for Easter! Join the team at 8:00 PM on Good Friday, March 29.

We invite interested parishioners to participate in the Washing of the Feet ceremony duing the Holy Thursday liturgy. Click here for details.

Click here to see the opportunities offered this week to get closer to Jesus.

One of the ways Christians have traditionally observed Good Friday is by participating in a service on the seven last words of Jesus from the Cross. This year we are introducing this service on Good Friday (March 29) at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows. Click here for more information.

The Rosary Altar Society is conducting its Annual Palm Cross Sale, the proceeds of which benefit Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish. The cross is approximately 12” x 20” and made of looped palms on a wooden cross and mounted on a stake which males a suitable adnornment for the cementary or garden. Click here for more details.

Catholic parishes in Mercer County are inviting the faithful to go on pilgrimage locally, visiting the different churches in our county for Mass and a little history and treasure appreciation. Click here for more information.

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is on February 14th this year. Please bring in any old palms to be burned and used as ashes on Ash Wednesday before February 12! Containers will be placed near all the exit door of both churches next weekend (February 10-11) for the palms.