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During May, 259 hours of service were provided by 40 volunteers to 43 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you are interested, click the article title for contact information.

Mount Carmel Guild Seeks Home Health Registered Nurses: both part-time and full-time registered nurses are needed to provide nursing care to homebound patients in Mercer County. We offer generous paid time off, no weekends or holidays, and flexible schedules. Additional benefits for full-time. June 2019 start dates. Click the article title for more information.

During April, 261.5 hours of service were provided by 39 volunteers to 48 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. For more information on this satisfying ministry, click the article title.

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County is seeking a full-time Program Director, working on-site at ICGMC office in Hamilton. Business hours are 9 am to 5 pm, but position may include some evening and/or weekend hours as required. Click the article title for more information.

Are you under the impression that abortion is between a woman and her doctor, and that it doesn't affect any one but the woman (and of course, her child)? Research is showing that this is not true. See the page Not Just a Woman's Issue, under Ministries > Respect Life on this website for more information.

Our Lady of Sorrows School is participating in the Diocesan Elementary School Day of Service, Hearts to Hospitals: Hearts to Lead, Hands to Help. Click the article title to find out how YOU can help!

During March, 261 hours of service were cheerfully provided by 38 volunteers to 45 persons. Click the article title for more information about the services provided, and how you can reach out if you need help or if you can give help.

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County is offering a free nine-week Stress Busting program for family caregivers of persons with a chronic disease. This program is not for caregivers of those suffering with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. The program starts on April 4. For more information, click the article title.

During the month of February, 253.5 hours of volunteer service were cheerfully provided by 35 volunteers to 43 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com). For more information on the type of services provided, click the article title.

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.

Be an answer to someone’s prayer! If you have one hour a week to make a difference in the life of an elderly or homebound person, please consider volunteering. New volunteer training is offered twice a month from 10 am until 12:30 pm. Click the article title to see the schedule and contact information.

During January, more than 265 hours of service were provided by 40 volunteers to 43 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on this ministry, click the article title.

Click the article title to see an excerpt from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops document by this title.

Join us for a thought-provoking evening on Friday, February 15, and learn about valuable care and resources for your loved ones, fellow parishioners, or healthcare patients! This event will be held at St. Paul's School Dining Hall in Burlington. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the Caring Hearts report for November.

During October, 285.5 hours of service were provided by 47 volunteers to 51 persons. For more information, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the Caring Hearts report for September.

Yarn of any color is needed and will be collected for the Rosary Altar Prayer Shawl Makers on the weekend of October 13 - 14. Baskets will be provided at the Church doors after all the Masses.

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County will hold their Shining Lights Gala on Thursday, October 11. For more information or tickets, call 609-393-9922

If you have lost a loved one and would like help dealing with the pain and grief of your loss, please call Deacon Jeff Pierfy (609-245-8614).