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There are still children hoping that an OLS-SA parishioner will be their Santa Claus. If you haven’t “adopted” a child (or a family of children) yet, please consider sharing the joy of the season by participating in our Adopt a Child, Adopt a Family Program. Click here for more information.

Click here to see the early deadlines for news items to be published in the 12/25/22 and 1/1/23 bulletins.

Although the coronavirus pandemic has been declared "over," many families are still facing the challenge of putting food on the table. Please remember those who are hungry and place your nonperishable donations for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Food Pantry in the receptacles at the doors of our churches. And if you know of anyone in need, please let them know about the food pantry. Click here for more details on when the pantry is open and what kind of items are needed.

Dave Larkin, Cliff Casto, and Ray Martinelli were the wonderful volunteers who delivered the Thanksgiving Food Drive donations to Mount Carmel Guild.

During October, 159 hours of service were provided by 33 volunteers to 28 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. 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)

The Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 14, in the Church Meeting Room. Prayer shawls are made for patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. If you or anyone you know is interested in making prayer shawls, please contact Joyce Farina (609-888-0437) or Sharon Conte (609-586-1438).

Many thanks to all those who contributed to the Thanksgiving Food Drive conducted on behalf of Trenton's Mount Carmel Guild. Click here for more info.

The Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee once again invites you to share your love and your treasures this Christmas with children in need. It is easy to sign up, and then you can shop for your "adopted" child or children as you would for your own! Click here for more information and a link to the online form.

If you would like to make this Thanksgiving special for the needy of the Greater Trenton Area, the Mt. Carmel Guild invites us to provide various kinds of donations. Click here for more information and updated times and locations for drop-off.

The OLS class of 2023 is holding a Clothing & Shoes Drive fundraiser on Friday, November 11, from 7:30 AM to noon, in the church parking lot, near the gym entrance. Click here for details.

Mt. Carmel Guild invites us to provide various donations to make this Thanksgiving special for the needy of the Greater Trenton area. Please bring your donations to the Rectory garage at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Saturday, November 5, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. For more information, click here.

Bishop O’Connell asks that we join him in praying for victims of the storm and in contributing to Hurricane Ian relief efforts through Catholic Charities USA. Click here to find out where to send your contribution.

The Prayer Shawl Group will meet on Monday, October 17, at 1 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Prayer shawls are made for patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. If you or anyone you know is interested in making prayer shawls, please join us. Beginners are welcome!

"Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you." (Matthew 11:28) Are you lost, lonely, in need of physical healing or healing in your family relationships? The

The Gala will be held on October 28, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Trenton Country Club. If you can't join us, you can still join in the fun by taking a chance on the Guild's Restaurant Gift Card Raffle. Click here for details and contact info.

It is not too early to be thinking of our charitable work at Christmas. Our long standing and popular “Adopt-aFamily” is in need of a Coordinator. Without someone to generously step forward, we would have to consider an alternative project. Make a child's Christmas merry! Click here for more information.

Donate winter clothing! Our Haitian Community invites you to donate new and gently used winter clothing for both children and adults. We would welcome coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, pants, boots, blankets, etc. Click here for drop-off information.

For many years, our parishioners have brightened the Christmases of area children who might otherwise have had no gifts to open. We want to continue this beautiful tradition, but need a volunteer to coordinate it (training will be provided), and volunteers to provide helping hands. Click here for more information.

A child should never go cold in winter! Click here to find out how you can help!