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In 1969, St. Pope Paul VI began the custom of blessing the statuettes of the Infant Jesus that would be used in the manger scenes set up at home. We invite you, especially our children, to bring your “Gesu Bambino” to the 11:00 am Mass on December 15 to be blessed as we bring this delightful tradition to our parish.

The OLS PTA Will be running their Cash Calendar for the School starting January 2025 and it will run through June 2025. Further information will be coming soon.

Starting on the weekend of December 1, 2024, the Church will be celebrating the season of Advent, a time to anticipate the birth of Christ, the Light of the World. Our parish will continue its tradition of inviting families to carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each week-end Mass. Click here to find out how YOU can participate in this lovely tradition.

Our Lady of Sorrows School invites you to bring your kids for breakfast with Santa, on December 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. The cost is $5 per person, and you can register using the form in this article. For more information and the registration form, click here.

Notre Dame HIgh School President, Ken Jennings is hosting a series of engaging speakers, beginning with Bishop O'Connell's lecture on "Raising Catholic Kids in our Modern Age." The lecture will be followed by a moderated discussion with Bishop O'Connell and Dr. Ana Samuel, research scholar and current ND parent. Click here for more information, and to register.

Have you always wanted a real painting? For Christmas decor? Join us on Friday December 6, from 7 to 9 PM in the school cafeteria to paint your own Christmas painting! All supplies and simple step-by-step instructions will be provided! Click here for details.

Our Lady of Sorrows School will host a cash Bingo on Friday, November 22. Doors open at 6:00 PM and Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is $35.

Our Lady of Sorrows School is partnering with A&M for our Thanksgiving fundraiser, and is offering a variety of cakes, pies, cheesecakes, rolls, and donuts to compliment your Thanksgiving dinner. Please take home a flyer, or pick one up at the school office.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the 11:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on November 17, and December 8 & 15. Children in grades K - 4 are invited to join us as we hear God's Word and respond to the Good News of the Gospel.

This Thursday, officials of our Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools will visit our school. Along with Mrs. Maureen Tuohy, faculty, and staff, I offer the diocesan team a heartfelt welcome. We look forward to sharing with them the many positive aspects of our spiritual and academic program.

On October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the annual Blessing of the Pets was held in the OLS-SA pollinator garden in front of the OLS School, now named Mary's Meadow of Grace. The garden received a Monarch Waystation certification from Monarch Watch (monarchwatch.org) for providing habitat for Monarchs. Click here for photos and more information.

Notre Dame High School will hold an open house on October 24, from 7 to 9 PM. Click here for more information.

There will be no classes this Friday, October 25. Our teachers will be participating in a "Spirituality Day."

The first Bingo night of the academic year will be held on October 18. Click here for details.

This Thursday, a number of our students and teachers will travel to the Co-Cathedral in Freehold to participate in the Bishop's annual Catholic Schools Mass. Click here for more 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!

Click here to find the basketball tryout schedule for the 2024/25 season. Please note that all children trying out must attend Our Lady of Sorrows School or be a member of our parish in the Religious Education Program.

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.

The Parish would like to congratulate Matthew Evans who has achieved Academic Honors at Holy Ghost Preparatory School for the second semester of the 2023-2024 School Year.

We thank all those who generously contribute to our school tuition assistance fund throughout the year, over and above their weekly giving. This fund provides the help families need to provide a Catholic education to their children. This year, $12,000 in assistance was provided to seven families. Click here to see a letter we received from a grateful family recently.