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Many thanks to all who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. More than 100 turkeys and hams, 195 bags of food, and $1,440 in gift card and monetary donations were collected. Click the article title for more information!

The Food Pantry Partnership will happily accept all types of nonperishable food and can always use staples and basic cleaning supplies, right now they are especially in need of cranberry sauce and boxed potatoes. Click the article title for more information.

During November, 256.5 hours of service were provided by 45 volunteers to 48 persons. For more information, click the article title.

In a recent letter, Marie Joseph, Executive Director of the Legacy of Life Foundation, thanked Monsignor Gervasio for hosting the bottle drove this year and OLS-SA parishioners for donating a total of $8,333. Click the article title for more from the Executive Director.

We want to thank you for supporting Mt Carmel Guild and enabling us to serve our community for the past 100 years. Each of our donors from now throughout our Centennial year (2020) will be recognized as Centennial Members. Click the article title to find out more, and for ways you can help!

This Sunday, December 8 is the drop-off for the Adopt-a-Family gifts. Please bring your wrapped gifts to the school cafeteria this Sunday between noon and 2:30 PM. Be sure to have the donation number and the child's name on each item. Thank you so much for your generosity!

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

The Food Pantry Partnership will happily accept all types of nonperishable food and can always use staples such as soup, cereal, tuna, pasta, and spaghetti sauce, as well as basic cleaning supplies. Donations can be left in the receptacles at the doors of our churches. For those in need, the Pantry is open from 9 to 11 AM on December 7 & 21 (Christmas Distribution). Preregistration is NOT required!

Following an abortion many women suffer a deep regret: inside there is a hurt that will never go away and only through God’s help can she begin the healing process. A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat can help her in her recovery. Click the article title for more information.

Thanks to all who remember the poor through their regular donations to the poor boxes at the doors of our churches. These gifts help our parish respond to the many requests we receive for emergency assistance.

Our parish Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee will again be collecting frozen turkeys and non-perishable items to fill Thanksgiving baskets those who are in need. We ask you to bring food for a Thanksgiving Day meal, such as frozen turkeys, potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, gravy mix, and dessert. Click the article title for more information.

During October, 271 hours of service were provided by 42 volunteers to 37 persons. Click the article title for information on the types of services we provide, and how to join this ministry as either a caregiver or care receiver.

Do you have any grocery store paper bags to recycle? The Food Pantry would love to have them for their Thanksgiving distribution on November 23. Please drop them off before November 14.

You can still sign up for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon! The luncheon will be held on November 17, from 1 to 4 PM, at the German-American Club, on Uncle Pete's Road. The registration form can be found in this week's bulletin, and you must return the form to the parish office by November 8.

A child should never go cold in winter! The Hamilton Knights of Columbus is asking for your help to provide needy children with a brand new coat this holiday season. Click the article title for more information.

WOW and thank you to all who help with our recent bottle drive. You helped a mother in need to make the right choice – Life. You also saved a baby’s life. Click the article title to find out how much we contributed to the Legacy of Life Foundation!

Sun day, October 20 is World Mission Sunday. This day encourages prayers, cooperation, and help for missions, reminding us of the fundamental missionary character of the church, and of every baptized person. Your generosity supports the work of priests, religious, and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those in need.

If you missed our parish Social Justice Committee’s fall clothing and housewares drive at Our Lady of Sorrows, don’t fret! You’ll have another opportunity to donate your now or gently used clothing and housewares next weekend (October 26 - 27) at St. Anthony. All donations benefit Better Community Housing of Trenton.

Consider becoming a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony's Caring Hearts Ministry, helping our elderly and disabled. Click the article title for more information.

The Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee once again invites you to share your love and your treasures this Christmas with children in need and in so doing, keep alive the memory of Deacon Joe Malloy. Sign up online, shop as you would for your own, and bring the gifts to OLS school on Sunday, December 8 between noon and 2:30 PM. Click the article title for a link to more information.