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There will be a meeting of the Prayer Shawl Group on Monday, October 21, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Please come and meet the new leadership!

During September, 31 parishioners provided 176.5 hours of service to 32 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, click here for contact information.

Take a small respite from a busy Saturday and join the members of the Rosary Altar Society as we reflect on the Blessed Mother. All are welcome. Click here for details and registration information.

Please join us for a day of recollection for all Liturgical Ministers and Music Ministers on October 12, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, at Our Lady of Sorrows. Please RSVP by October 7. Click here for contact and other information.

Our bishop, David M. O'Connell, gave a strong and excellent homily on our duty to protect life.

Last year with the support of local donations, the Hamilton Knights of Columbus distributed over 500 brand new coats to the needy children in Hamilton Township and the surrounding areas. With your support we hope to double our efforts this year. Click here to find out how you can help!

Are you at least 18 years old, and interested in sharing the joy of your Catholic faith with our little ones? Click here for more information on what is required, and contact information to inquire further.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). During this weekend program, couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Click here for more information.

Feeding the hungry never ceases to be important. Food pantries always need staples such as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, and canned vegetables, but any nonperishables you can donate to Mt Carmel Guild or St Raphael’s Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. Just place them in the receptacles at the doors of our churches.

We are delighted to announce that Catholic Charities of our Diocese has chosen to bestow the "Light of Hope" Award to our parish this year. For more information, click here.

During August, 33 parishioners provided 185.5 hours of service to 39 persons. Click here for more information about the services performed and how to sign up to give or receive care.

Bishop David O’Connell and Rev. Michael Hall, along with area priests, deacons, and sisters, invite you to the 20th Annual Regional Rosary Altar Society Mass. The mass will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Church of Saint Gregory the Great.

St. Gregory the Great Church in Hamilton Square is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE). The CRE oversees the formation of children in the Catholic Faith through their adolescent years. Click here for more information and a contact address.

Our parish Holy Name Society invites the men of our parish to join them in the call to evangelize and make acts of reverence and love for our Lord, and to carry out the spiritual and corporal acts of mercy. We also ask for your financial support to carry out this mission. Click here to find out more about the Holy Name Society, our mission and our meetings.

Our 28th annual Golf Classic is on the horizon and we hope many golfers will mark their calendars to participate—September 30th at Mercer Oaks! Brochures are at the doors of the churches and available at the parish office. Join us for a day of fun and a great dinner that follows. Click here for more information, and a link to the Golf Class web page.

Our annual parish picnic to be held in September requires enthusiasm and planning. Please consider being part of our committee to make this year’s picnic a great success! If you are interested in helping to plan the picnic, please contact the parish office and provide your name and contact information.

During July, 31 dedicated men and women provided 178.5 hours of service to 39 persons. Click here for more information on the types of services provided, and how to sign up as either a care giver or a care receiver.

Our celebration of grandparents on the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne was a great success! Click here for more information.

The IV World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. Click here for more information.

Thanks to all who helped make Our Lady of Sorrows pollinator garden more beautiful than it already is. Click here for information, photos, and contact information if you'd like to help out.