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Beginning November 11, a Bereavement Program that will run for 9 consecutive Mondays from 10 to 11 am will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows. Watch here for details.

Consider becoming a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony's Caring Hearts Ministry, helping our elderly and disabled. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title for the story about the "Magic Bank Account."

During September, 291.5 hours of service were provided by 43 volunteers to 45 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. For more information on this loving ministry, click the article title.

On Thursday, September 26, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County will host a FREE Community Workshop on Transportation Options for Seniors in Mercer County. Click the article title for more information.

We would like to ensure that there is plenty of food and fun for everyone at our parish picnic, to be held on September 15, from noon to 5:00 PM, so we're asking you to register, if you intend to come. Click the article title for a link to an online form you can complete and send. It's as easy as that!

The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. Click the article title for more information.

Thanks go to the dedicated members of our Marriage Ministry, who organized a very successful celebration for grandparents and grandchildren on July 26—the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. To see pictures, go to the Marriage Ministry page (under Ministries > Life Cycle Ministries), or the Photo Albums page (under News, Etc.).

Did you know that our website contains information about Catholic funerals, including common questions, planning a funeral, and grief support? You’ll find all this, as well as a brief explanation of Christian funerals under the Worship & Liturgy > Funerals page.

We care about the changes in your life, so please keep us informed if one of your loved ones is hospitalized or moves into assisted living or a nursing home. Let us know when you’re moving—we may not join your painting party, but we will update our records. And please remind your children that once they achieve the age of 21, they need to register on their own.

Trenton Catholic & Cathedral High Schools' Class of 1959 are celebrating their 60th Reunion Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 1-5, at Mercer Oaks Golf Course Restaurant, with a luncheon/dinner. Click the article title for more information.

Mark your calendars now to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne with your grandchildren on Friday, July 26, at 12:15 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Check back here for details!

Feeling the stress of caring for a loved-one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You are not alone. That’s why we’re offering a FREE 9-week program just for you to learn and practice stress management techniques and relaxation strategies. Click the article title for more information.

Our June meeting will be on Wednesday, June 12, at the Villa Maria Restaurant at 12:30 PM. If you have not made your reservations yet, please call Jennie (609-587-7765). Come and enjoy lunch with the rest of the members.

The Diocese of Trenton is hosting a Senior Spirituality Day at St. Robert Bellarmine parish in Freehold, on July 24, 2019. Click the article title for more information.

Feeling the stress of caring for a loved-one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You’re not alone. That’s why we’re offering a free 9-week program just for you to learn and practice stress management techniques and relaxation strategies. Click the article title for information on where and when the classes are, and who to call for more information and registration.

Click the article title to find out about the bus trip to Hunterdon Hills on December 14, and our Christmas luncheon on December 5.

Assisted Suicide is not the answer to end-of-life problems. Join the New Jersey Right to Life at the State House in Trenton on Thursday, September 27 to speak to legislators in defense of life. Click the article title for more information.

We invite you to join our group for monthly meetings with lunch and either a speaker or bingo. Meetings are held in St. Anthony Church Hall at 1:00 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Click the article title for contact information.

The Elderberry Seniors Club of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish will hold a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, September 11. The bus will leave from the parking lot at St Raphael’s at 8 a.m. and return there at 6 p.m. For more information, click the article title.