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During February, 30 parishioners provided 158 hours of service to 29 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne ([email protected]; 609-586-6596. Click here to see a list of services provided.

Our parish is in great need of Eucharistic Ministers to visit our homebound brothers and sisters, as well as our neighboring nursing homes. The Eucharistic ministry to the homebound and to those in nursing homes is a rewarding ministry. Click here for more information.

For February--the sick and homebound. The sufferings of the sick, at home or in the hospital…can be allayed by the closeness and affection of those who visit them, and those who care for them. WE must be grateful for their care and concern for the sick and the most vulnerable. Please keep the sick, the homebound, and healthcare workers in your prayers.

During January, 28 parishioners provided 176 hours of service to 29 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide a variety of non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. Click here for more information on the services provided and how to sign up.

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.

Did you know that the Catholic Church has two main organizations in the United States that respond to people in need? The mission of Catholic Relief Services is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas, while Catholic Charities USA provides service to people in need in the United States. Click here for more information.

Inauguration Day falls on the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., advocate for social justice, assassinated in 1968 at the age of thirty nine. His preaching and peaceful activism helped our nation turn away from racism and violence. As we honor his witness, let us pray that within our nation and throughout the world, every division may be removed, and that justice, equality and peace may flourish.

During December, 31 parishioners provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 persons. Click here to find out more about what services are provided, and how to sign up as either a care giver or a care receiver.

All are invited to participate in the Mass for Life and Life Expo on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold. Click here for details.

Please bring all gifts for the Adopt-a-Child/Family program to the OLS cafeteria on Sunday, December 8 between 1 and 3 PM. Thank you to all who conributed!

During October, 31 parishioners provided 165.5 hours of service to 27 persons. If you are interested in giving non-medical services to our homebound neighbors. or if you need such services, click here for contact information.

Thank you to all who contributed to the Mount Carmel Guild Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your generosity to the needy of our area is astounding. Click here for a report on this holiday appeal.

Once again you are invited to share your Christmas love and joy with children in need. Click here to find a link to the online sign-up form, or for information on completing and returning a paper form.

If you’d like to make Thanksgiving special for the needy of the Greater Trenton Area, Mt Carmel Guild invites us to participate in the Thanksgiving Sharing drive. Click here for more information.

During October, 31 parishioners provided 186.5 hours of service to 31 persons. For more information on the type of services available, and contact information, click here.

Do you have an hour a week to help our seniors? If you could spare an hour a week, or even an hour a month, to visit one of our homebound seniors or drive someone to a medical appointment, please consider becoming a Caring Hearts volunteer! Click here for more information.

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.

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!

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.