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Among the seven sacraments, the Anointing of the Sick is especially intended to strengthen those who are ill. While the Sacrament serves to comfort the dying, it is not only for those at the point of death. It is also intended to help the chronically ill and the elderly who are in a weakened condition. Children who are seriously ill or facing major surgery can be anointed. The sacrament can be administered more than once even during the same illness if a person’s condition becomes more serious. Don't wait until your loved one is on the point of death. Give them the gift of this strengthening sacrament!

Mark your calendars now to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne with your grandchildren at the Church of Saint Anthony on Friday, July 26, at 12:15 PM. We ask you to please register if you plan to attend, so we can order the necessary amount of refreshments! Click here for more information.

As we approach the month of May, a time we honor our heavenly and earthly mothers, let us remember to keep in prayer unborn children and their mothers. One way we can do this is by spiritually adopting a mother and child. It's not hard--just a short prayer every day for a child and his or her mother. Click here for more information.

The Diocese of Trenton Office of Pastoral Life & Mission is hosting a full-day retreat at San Alfonso Retreat Center on Wednesday, May 1, for anyone caring for family members or volunteers in caring ministries (visiting the sick and homebound, bereavement support, addiction and recovery ministry, other support groups or forms of spiritual accompaniment). Click here for more information.

April is Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and ministries their time and talents!

During March, 29 dedicated men and women provided 164 hours of service to 25 persons. Click here to see details about the services provided, and how you can request help or volunteer to help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are personal losses impacting your life? Are you struggling with a relationship? Parish Counseling Services Are Available. Click here for information.

Unfortunately, the Mass with the Anointing of the Sick, which was previously announced , has been postponed. It will now take place during Lent. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you.

As you plan your Christmas giving, please consider being a Tuition Angel. Your gift of support of a Catholic education is one that will be alive for generations. Thank you for your consideration and support of this spiritually rewarding gift of love and faith.

The Prayer Shawl group will meet on Monday October 16, at 1:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. If you are interested in making prayer shawls, please join us. Click here for more information.

During September, 157.5 hours of service were cheerfully provided by 32 volunteers to 30 persons. Click here to find out more about this caring ministry, and how you can request or provide help.

Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Trenton offers short term professional counseling (6 sessions) to help parishioners through difficult issues (e.g., marital problems, eldercare, raising children, bereavement, job loss stress). For more information, call Brenda L Rascher (609-403-7180).

Parish Counseling Services are offered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton. Counselors help parishioners with marital problems, raising children, eldercare, bereavement, or the stress of job loss. Click here for more information.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is inviting parishioners in the Diocese of Trenton to support the second annual collection for the Retired, Elderly, and Infirm Priests Fund scheduled for Masses July 22 - 23. Click here for more information.

Now more than ever, the services of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County are necessary to support the elderly and disabled who want to remain independent in their homes. With just one hour a week, you can make a difference in the lives of your neighbors! Click here for more information on training for this important and fulfilling ministry!

During June, 156.5 hours of service were provided by 33 volunteers to 29 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, click here for contact information.

A Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a loved one will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows this summer. Through a series of reflections, combined with writing and sharing, and suitable for groups or individuals, The New Day Journal follows a nine-week program that helps people accept the reality of their loss, experience the pain of grief, and adjust to life without their loved one. Click here for more information, including the dates and times of the sessions, and how to register.

During May, 34 dedicated men and women provided 167 hours of service to 30 persons. Click here for more information on the services provided, and how to join this ministry as a care giver or care receiver.