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Next Sunday (March 30), our Confirmation candidates will join us at the 11:00 am Mass. It will be an occasion to congratulate and pray for them as approach their Confirmation on Saturday, April 5. The candidates in their 1st year of preparation will host a brunch for them after the Mass!

In addition to the to the usual 7:00 and 9:00 am weekday Masses, we invite you to take part in these opportunities to observe the Lenten Season this week--click here for the list.

St. Gregory the Great parish is offering a morning retreat on Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 to 1:30 in the Church. Click here for details.

Monday, March 17 is the day dedicated to St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland. Wednesday, March 19 is the day dedicated to St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Guardian of the Redeemer. Click here for more information.

The Solemnity of St. Joseph is celebrated on Wednesday, March 19. In addition to the regular morning masses, a Solemn Mass will be offered at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The traditional blessing of the Saint Joseph Table will follow in the hall.

Over time, funds have been set aside for the refurbishment of the church hall at Our Lady of Sorrows. The work is underway. Thanks for your understanding and patience during the renovation. A date for the blessing will be announced.

Click here for information on the liturgical lines for Lent.

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!

PLEASE NOTE: The Palm Cross sale is now in full swing. The form will be in the bulletin beginning on March 9.

Our parish is in great need of Eucharistic Ministers to visit our homebound brothers and sisters, as well as our neighboring nursing homes. The Eucharistic ministry to the homebound and to those in nursing homes is a rewarding ministry. Click here for more information.

On Monday, February 3, the Memorial of St. Blaise, the blessing of throats will follow the 7:00 & 9:00 Masses at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

Our own St. Anthony Church has been designated as a Diocesan Pilgrimage Church. As such, there will be events over the course of this year that involve our church as a source for special prayer and indulgences.

Click here to see the intentions for the sanctuary lamps in both churches, and for the Mary Mother of God votive lamp, and floral arrangements at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

The Liturgy of the Word for Children will be offered on February 2 and 23, and March 2, at the 11:00 AM Mass, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. All children in grades K - 4 are welcome.

Inauguration Day falls on the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., advocate for social justice, assassinated in 1968 at the age of thirty nine. His preaching and peaceful activism helped our nation turn away from racism and violence. As we honor his witness, let us pray that within our nation and throughout the world, every division may be removed, and that justice, equality and peace may flourish.

The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

The Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ, is offering an evening zoom meeting on "Our Search for Meaning--Making Sense of It All." Click here for more information.

Coming to the end of the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we begin “Ordinary Time.” Are these weeks called "ordinary" because they are just humdrum, average? Click here to find out!

The week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18 - 25. Click here for more information.