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Although the coronavirus pandemic has been declared "over," many families are still facing the challenge of putting food on the table. Please remember those who are hungry and place your nonperishable donations for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Food Pantry in the receptacles at the doors of our churches. And if you know of anyone in need, please let them know about the food pantry. Click here for more details on when the pantry is open and what kind of items are needed.

Bishop O’Connell asks that we join him in praying for victims of the storm and in contributing to Hurricane Ian relief efforts through Catholic Charities USA. Click here to find out where to send your contribution.

A child should never go cold in winter! Click here to find out how you can help!

If you wish to contribute to the relief of the victims of the devastating floods, we encourage you to do so, by visiting www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

As of July 16, the hotline number for crisis and suicide prevention is 988. This number connects you to a national network of mental health professionals available for assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A local mobile response team will be dispatched when necessary.

Eight months have passed since Catholic Charities Trenton appealed to parishes for donations to aid the 13,000 Afghan refugees housed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A big thank you to everyone who helped sustain these refugees who fled their country with only the clothes on their back. Click the article title for more information.

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.

Catholic Charities is excited to announce the 33rd Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, to be held live on Saturday, September 24th at the Hyatt Regency Princeton from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. Click the article title for more information.

Homeowners experiencing financial hardship or an increase in housing related expenses associated with Covid-19 may be eligible to receive up to $35,000 assistance per household. (Includes mortgage delinquency, mortgage default, foreclosure and property tax liens). For contact information, click the article title.

A Radical Heart, by Mary R. Callahan takes you through the making of Martin House and the social justice programs so many were involved in. Join Fr. Brian and the author at the book-signing at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing on Sunday, January 16, at 2:30 PM. Click the article title for details.

Help Our Lady of Sorrows School raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements. Place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags--every bag counts! The more our collection weighs, the more we raise! Give your items a second chance to be used! Click the article title for more information, including the date and time of the collection!

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton has been designated the primary host for coordinating aid for the Afghan refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL). Please open your hearts to these refugees from certain persecution! Click the article title for information on how you can help.

Let us lend the support of our prayers and contributions to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Our parish has the honor of ministering to many families from Haiti. We unite ourselves to their anxiety and concern. Your prayers and generous support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today! Click the article title for details.

We will have a second collection on September 4 & 5 for our Haitian sisters and brothers desperate to survive this devastating situation. When you give—whatever the amount—you provide immediate assistance. Click the article title for pictures and details.

Haiti has been hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake! Please send help now! Click the article title for a link to send donations.

Notre Dame High School will sponsor a school supplies drive to benefit Homefront, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County. Click the article title for more information.

The Mercer County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Board of Social Services, is reopening its Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide financial relief toward unpaid rent or utility bills for renter households in Mercer County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds are expended. Click the article for qualifications and contact information.

...to read about heroes! On your way out of church, pick up a copy of the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charities Annual Report for 2020.

Your generous donations during this year’s Lenten Work of Love benefited Mary Immaculate School’s expansion. Click the article title to see the letter from Fr. Mehu Charles Joseph, pastor of Mary Immaculate parish in Platon, Haiti, which Monsignor Gervasio has shared with us here.