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You can spiritually adopt an unborn child, by offering a daily prayer for the particular, but unknown, child and his or her mother. If you have not already done so, please pick up a pledge card this week! For more details, click here.

The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.

...to all fathers, godfathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, father figures, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and spiritual fathers (from priests to pontiff!)!

The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption invites you to a Mass for Life at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 24. Mass will conclude in time to walk to the 11 AM Rally for Life at the Statehouse Annex in Trenton. A peaceful March will follow the rally at 1 PM.

Our Holy Father Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to observe a “World Day of Prayer for the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops 2021-2024,” entrusting the “Synod on Synodality” to the loving protection, care, and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click here for details, and for a link to join our online rosary on Wednesday evening by 5:40.

The Hamilton K of C Council 6213 will be collecting donations for our Pro Life Charities at both OLS & St. Anthony’s on the weekend of May 20 & 21. Please be generous in helping the Knights in this worthy fundraiser. Donations can also be made via checks made payable to Hamilton Council 6213.

As we pray for the peace and harmony of our own nation, let us not forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Haiti is grappling with multiple crises of an economic, political, security and humanitarian nature. Click here to find a prayer for Haiti.

Think you know the facts about abortion in the US? Check out these myths being sold about abortion.

The Respect Life Planning Team will meet on Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 PM in the Church Library at Our Lady of Sorrows. If you are interested in helping to plan pro-life events and activities in our parish, please join us!

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 2023-24 facility scheduling. Click here for contact information.

April is National Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and its ministries their time and talents. Volunteers don't necessarily have the time--they just have the heart.

Good Counsel Homes is looking for Residential Advisors, Child Care Workers, and a Case Manager. We are a Catholic, pro-life organization that provides housing for pregnant moms, their children, and babies, while giving them the tools to get back on their feet and be a successful, strong parent. Click here for more information about job opportunities where you can be a resource for new moms.

A simple definition of terms suffices to prove that abortion is NOT health care.

We pray for the protection of the unborn, and for their mothers and fathers to be supported as they recognize the sanctity of life. Our witnesses are peaceful and educational. There is no chanting, shouting, foul language, or graphic signs. As always, we stay on the sidewalk or public right of way. Click here for more information on where and when you can join us.

The country is still divided on the issue of abortion. While there is good news coming from some states, and from the US House of Representatives, New Jersey and other states are still succumbing to the lies put out by the multi-million dollar abortion industry. Click here to see some updates on legislation affecting the unborn around the country and close at hand.

There's a meeting of the Prayer Shawl Group on Monday, Feb. 13, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows.

The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can be sharp, deep, and crippling, and can affect both the mother and the father and grandparents. You may feel a deep numbness and may not be able to name the pain or recognize any of the symptoms. Rachel’s Vineyard’s Retreat is a chance for healing, through a supportive, non-judgmental process, in an atmosphere of confidentiality, understanding, and compassion. Click here for more information.

On Jan. 20, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton will come together in prayer and solidarity to proclaim the sanctity of all human life. Click here for details.

On January 20, Bishop David M. O'Connell will celebrate a Mass for Life at 11 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral in Freehold. All are invited.

The winning tickets in the 2022 New Jersey Right to Life Raffle were drawn recently. The parish Respect Life ministry appreciates your generous support for this critical fund raising effort. Click here for information about the winning tickets!