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Click the article title to see the message received from the Sisters Filippini in response to the Lenten Program offering sent by the parish earlier this year.

Now that our churches are offering public masses again, please remember those in our community who may be hungry and drop off some nonperishable food for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Pantry. The need is greater than ever! To address this need, more food pantries have opened, but the resources are now spread out over additional food pantries. Please be generous! Click the article title for more information.

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. At this time, we are also including an intention to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Click the article title for contact information and details.

“A just law is a code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that degrades human personality is unjust. One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. I would agree with St. Augustine that “an unjust law is no law at all.” [Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., 4/16/1963]

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.

Click the article title to find out what programs will be offered at Francis House of Prayer.

Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. Click the article title for more information.

July 19-25, 2020, the dates of National Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week, highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25), which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, married love, and responsible parenthood. Very helpful information about the benefits of NFP, how it works, and its effectiveness, is available at the www.usccb.org website.

During May, 167 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 31 people. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne (609-586-6596). Click the article title to find out what services are offered.

During the covid 19 pandemic drug addiction, already a crisis, has substantially increased. Catholic Charities offers an intensive addiction recovery program including individual, group and family therapy, case management and medication. For assistance call 800-360-7711.

The Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton has a part-time position available for a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to homebound patients in Mercer County. Click the article title for links and contact information.

The 42nd Annual Ride for Runaways will take place from July 11 to August 22. For everyone’s safety the event this year will be a virtual bike/run/walk. Participants have committed to either bicycling 500 or 250 miles or walking/running 100 miles over the 6-week event. This is the primary fundraising event for Anchor House. Click the article title for more information.

The Pro-Life movement features prominent female leaders, black activists, and some Democrats, and has far more support from non-religious Americans than abortion supporters admit. Click the article title for more information.

The Knights of Columbus are holding a blood drive on Thursday, June 25, from noon to 5 PM. Click the article title for details.

Because of language that would promote abortion, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations has rejected an UN agreement on humanitarian assistance for emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released last night, the U.S. Mission to the UN said, “We emphasize that health care should focus on health promotion and prevention, consistent with national legislation and policies.” The US objects to the terms "sexual and reproductive health care services" and "sexual and reproductive health" as code words for abortion.

The parish’s 2020 Golf FUNdraiser will not be held this year due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. We sincerely hope that all of our supporters, players, and committee members are okay and looking forward to next year’s event.

During May, 164 hours of service were provided by 38 volunteers to 31 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please click the article title for contact information.

Catholic leaders have been clear that true Catholics cannot support the killing of unborn babies in abortions. In November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter urging Catholics to oppose abortion as a “preeminent priority.” Click the article title for more information.

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 2020-2021 facility scheduling. Click the article title for contact information.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities. Older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. At Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, we would like to share some of the ways Older Americans Make Their Mark. Click the article title for more information.