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The Cathedral High School classes of '71 and '68 are holding reunions. Click the article title for more information on each of them.

We are hoping to rejuvenate the Senior Club now that the pandemic has slowed down. Whether you worship at St. Anthony or Our Lady of Sorrows, or are not even a parishioner of OLS-SA, you are welcome! So ask a friend to join you. Click the article title for more information.

Wednesday, March 23

Just for fun, and in support of marriage, all married couples and their families are invited to take part in our Parish Flash Mob for Marriage! It's not an in-person flash mob, but an easy-to-join phone or tablet flash mob. All you need is a photo. Click the article title for details.

Because Covid is so uncertain, it's best that we not meet in September. We'll let you know when it's safe to get together. In the interim, stay healthy and be safe!

Our Grandparents/Grandchildren’s Celebration on Monday, July 26, the Memorial of SS. Joachim and Anne was a great success. Thanks to the Marriage Ministry Team and others who helped to prepare such a beautiful celebration. Click the article title for details.

Central Jersey Legal Services is offering free legal advice by telephone for Mercer County residents over the age of 60. Click the article title for details.

In June of this year, the Vatican released the news that Pope Francis instituted a Church-wide celebration of a World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly. Beginning this year, the celebration will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Sts. Joachim & Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.

We look forward to resuming our monthly luncheon meetings in September. Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month in St. Anthony's Church Hall at 1 PM. Click the article title for more details.

Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding 2021-2022 facility scheduling. Click the article title for contact information.

Effective October 1, parish meetings may resume, with standard protocols for social distancing and a few additional guidelines. Click the article title for details.

Mount Carmel Guild continues to serve the Mercer County community, but we need your support. We can relate to the desire of older individuals to age in place in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Our Home Health Nursing program makes this possible. For the third year, our Age in Place project is featured on CaringCrowd® powered by Johnson & Johnson. Click the article title for more information and a link for donations.

Despite the restrictions imposed on us all as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic continues, 38 wonderful volunteers provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 individuals during the month of July. For more information on the services provided, and contact information, click the article title.

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!