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The Department of Catechesis is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Bishop John C. Reiss Scholarship. Scholarships are open to anyone who is actively participating in the religious education ministry in the Diocese of Trenton and are awarded for coursework in Theology, Pastoral / Religious / Liturgical / Catechetical studies at a recognized Roman Catholic institution of higher learning. Click the article title for more information.

The OLS 8th Grade will be selling baked goods following the evening masses on Saturday, February 9, and following all morning masses on Sunday, February 10, in the lower church hall of both churches, Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Anthony’s. This is a fundraiser to help support graduation and end-of-year activities.

We are delighted to report that our school’s fundraiser, “Knight to Remember” (held on Friday, November 30) netted a profit of $45,017.15! Click the article title for more information.

You’re Invited to the open house hosted by Trenton Catholic Academy (TCA), on Monday, January 28 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Click the article title for more information.

To celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, Our Lady of Sorrows School will hold an Open House on Sunday, January 27, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Come visit us to learn how we can meet the educational, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of your child in a loving and nurturing atmosphere. Click the article title for contact information and the address.

All OLS-SA ushers are asked to attend FEMA’s Until Help Arrives program, which will be offered free of charge from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, at St Gregory the Great Parish Community Center (4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton). The program is open to other interested parishioners also. Click the article title for a link to the flyer and registration information.

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified High school seniors of Polish descent to assist in their pursuit of a college education. For details and an application, please visit www.trentonpolisharts.org or contact your high school guidance counselor. Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2019.

Our Lady of Sorrows School is seeking nurses with active licensing for part-time work. Our school serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. If you enjoy working with children, we would love to meet you. Click the article title for more information.

The OLS School PTA is having a Cash Calendar Fundraiser. Each day is associated with a different dollar value. Every week, 7 lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive the corresponding amount on the calendar for that week. There are 179 chances to win with the minimum prize amount being $20. Click the article title for more information.

As you are planning 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. Many families are challenged to meet the tuition needs that accompany their commitment to a Catholic education for their children. Your tax-deductible donation supports students in their daily walk in faith. I personally thank you for your consideration and support of this spiritually rewarding gift of love and faith.

During Advent, our parish will continue its tradition of inviting families to carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each weekend Mass. Click the article title for more information.

The members of the Knight to Remember Committee extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended the event, to all of the OLS school families and friends and OLS-SA parishioners who so generously donated items or services, and to those who supported the 50-50 raffle. For more information (and winning ticket numbers!) click the article title.

Shop for your Christmas Candy at Carella's Chocolates! Click the article title for details.

Join us on December 15, at St. Gregory the Great campus, to commemorate the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem. We'll gather in the Chapel, and then journey to the E-Center, School Building, and Parish Center looking for a welcoming place for Jesus to be born. The journey will end in the gathering space of the church with the Christmas Tree Lighting, carols, and refreshments.

Friday, November 30, was a grand evening of fun and fellowship as more than two hundred people gathered at Stone Terrace to support the mission of our school. Congratulations to all our honorees and to the very enthusiastic and dedicated committee who made it all possible. Click the article title for details.

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 more information.

Help us raise funds by cleaning out your closets. Give your items a second chance to be worn or used again. The more our collection weighs, the more we raise! Click the article title for details on what can be donated and when to bring it!

Our parish relies very much on the annual Christmas Collection to meet its financial obligations. Your generosity in this annual appeal is very much appreciated.

The parish office will close at 12:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 21, for the Thanksgiving holiday, and will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 8:30 AM. The school will dismiss students at 12:20 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26. Please note that there will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day).

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. Click the article title for more information.