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The Mass schedule for Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New Year's), as well as the schedule for confessions can be found here.

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 Rosary Altar Society is holding its Annual Christmas Wreath Sale. Tomorrow is the last day to place an order! Click here for details.

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.

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.

Monday, January 8 is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and the close of the Christmas Season.

A sacramental confession is always a great blessing and source of grace, especially in preparation for the Church's great feasts. In addition to the usual Saturday confessions, we are providing an additional time on Wedesday, December 20. Click here for the Advent Confession schedule.

Owing to the numerous Christmas Vigil Masses on Sunday, December 24, there will NOT be an 8:00 AM Mass that morning. Click here to see the Masses for the Sunday obligation.

Our parish will celebrate a new tradition following the "Bambinelli Sunday" tradition begun at the Vatican. All are invited to bring the Christ-child figure from their home creche to Mass on the third Sunday of Advent (December 17) to be blessed. Click here for more information.

Beginning on the weekend of December 2-3, the Church will be celebrating the season of Advent, a time to anticipate the birth of Christ, the Light of the World. Families are invited to carry the lighted Advent candle in the procession at the beginning of each weekend Mass. Click here for more information on how to volunteer, to be a part of our Advent celebration.

Christmas wreaths will be available for pickup on Sunday, December 10, at OLS only, from 9:00 AM to Noon.

The Rosary Altar Society is holding its Annual Christmas Wreath Sale, proceeds of which benefit OLS School. Click here for more information.

Our Lady of Sorrows School PTA is pleased to join with Carella's Chocolates on Nottingham Way to offer delicious chocolates as a fundraiser for the school. See the bulletin for details.

The Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee once again invites you to share your love and your treasures this Christmas with children in need. Sign up to "adopt" a child or even a family, buy and wrap presents for them, and bring them to the OLS School cafeteria on Sunday, December 10, for distribution. Click here for a link to more information.

The OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society will again be selling Christmas Wreaths! More information and an order form will be coming soon.

Special thanks to the men and women who so beautifully decorated our churches for the Nativity of the Lord. Click here for details.

A sacramental confession is always a great blessing and source of grace, especially in preparation for the Church's great feasts. In addition to the regular Saturday confessions on December 10 and 17, we are providing an additional time on Tuesday, December 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be NO scheduled confession times on Saturday, December 24.

Starting the weekend of November 26 - 27, the Church will be celebrating the season of Advent. Our parish will return to its tradition of inviting families to carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each weekend Mass. If your family is interested in participating in this special tradition, please arrive at church 20 minutes before Mass starts and let the deacon know that you are interested in carrying in the Advent candle.

Click here to see some upcoming programs offered at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point and at the Francis House of Prayer in Allentown.