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The Parish Family of
OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY
Two Churches One Family
WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL LIFE (OLS) Our Lady of Sorrows Church
(SA) St. Anthony Church
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday
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4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS)
Sunday........................................................................................8:00
& 10:00 am (SA), 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am (OLS) Creole Mass:
6:30 pm (SA)
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy
Day........................................................................................7:00
pm (SA) Holy Day12:15 pm (SA), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA), 7:00 am &
7:00 pm (OLS)
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday -
Friday........................................................7:00
am (OLS), 8:00 am (SA) Wednesday
...............................................................................6:30
pm (Creole) (SA) Saturday
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9:00 am (OLS) Civil Holiday Masses as Announced
ROSARY Monday -
Friday........................................................................................7:30
am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, January - June
.............................................9:30 am (SA) 1st
Sunday of Month, July -
December....................................... 8:30 am (OLS)
WEEKLY NOVENAE Miraculous
Medal...................................... Mondays, after 8:00 am
Mass (SA) St. Anthony
................................................... Tuesdays, after
8:00 am Mass (SA)
BAPTISMS 1st Sunday ....... 11:00 am (SA) 3rd Saturday
.......10:00 am (Creole) (SA) 2nd & 3rd Sundays
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12:15 pm (OLS)
RECONCILIATION Saturday
............................................3:00 - 3:45 pm (SA),
3:45 - 4:30 pm (OLS) Also by appointment
Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext.
St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue
Rev. Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio
....................................Pastor Rev. H. Todd
Carter............................................Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jean R. Felicién
..........................................Parochial Vicar
James Challender, Deacon Luders Desiré, Deacon Kevin O’Boyle,
Deacon Joseph Jaruszewski, Deacon Jeffery Pierfy, Deacon
Joseph Novak and Michael
Stewart.......................Trustees
Donald E. Costantino .....................................
School Principal
Mariyam Francis..................... Religious Education
Director
Mary O’Boyle
..............................................Pre-School
Director
Susan Commini ............................................
Pastoral Outreach Michael
Amantia................................................ Music
Ministry Doris
Cordero.................................................... Parish
Secretary Clara Gioe
......................................................Financial
Secretary Denise
Mikics..............................................Bulletin &
Calendar Gérald
Charmant............................................. Haitian
Ministry
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 3816 East State St. Ext. Phone:
609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 Report student absences by calling
587-4140, ext. 2
OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL 3800 East State St. Ext. Phone:
609-587-4140, ext. 1 | Fax: 609-584-8853
OUR LADY OF SORROWS PRE-SCHOOL 3710 East State St. Ext. Phone:
609-586-1422 | Fax: 609-586-1214
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016
Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 | Website:
www.ols-sa.org | Email: [email protected]
Parish Office & Mailing Address (Located in the Hall at Our
Lady of Sorrows Church) 3816 East State St. Ext., Hamilton, NJ
08619-2450
Parish Office Hours (Closed Sundays and holidays as announced in
the bulletin) Mon. - Thu., 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | Fri., 9:00 am - 4:30
pm; Sat., 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
http://www.ols-sa.orgmailto:[email protected]
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MAY 9 OLS 7 AM Blanche
Golowski ~ Son Kelly Family ~ Pat & Randy SA 8 AM Gary Palka ~
G & J Beres Louis, Anesta, & Louise Cortina ~ Family
TUESDAY, MAY 10—ST DAMIEN DE VEUSTER OLS 7 AM Louise Castaldo ~ R M
Peissner Lew Mikics ~ J Quinlan SA 8 AM Carol Ann Davis ~ T Stout
Hank Agnew ~ Sister Doris WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 OLS 7 AM Louise
Castaldo ~ R Castaldo James Duflo ~ P & K Potavin SA 8 AM
Christine C Wetterling ~ J Wagner Theresa Panicaro ~ J & C
Casto THURSDAY, MAY 12—STS NEREUS & ACHILLEUS; ST PANCRAS OLS 7
AM Deacon Joseph Peissner ~ Wife Rose Marie Dick Schrader ~ P &
J Quinlan SA 8 AM Cheri Mulvania ~ Jaruszewski Family Joseph &
Marie Casto ~ J & C Casto FRIDAY, MAY 13—OUR LADY OF FATIMA OLS
7 AM Lew Mikics ~ B & C Gioe Josephine & Joseph Radice
& Family ~ Grandchildren SA 8 AM Christine C Wetterling ~ S
Kovacs Donald & Katherine Jones ~ Casto Family SATURDAY, MAY
14—ST MATTHIAS OLS 9 AM Digna D. Parson ~ M Lavente Louise Castaldo
~ T DiSalvo SA 4 PM Mary Ann Moeller ~ Eleanor Dena & Stephen
Plumeri ~ Mom & Dominic Harry Dearden ~ L Dearden OLS 5 PM
Anita Sapnar ~ C & L Miller Lena Apoldite ~ J & N Kazior
Anne Dell ~ J Wilson SUNDAY, MAY 15—PENTECOST SUNDAY OLS 7:30 AM
Fannie Verrelli ~ V Verrelli Helen Gaydos ~ Sister A Kocan Joseph
Bartolomei ~ D & L Mikics SA 8 AM Jack Cuoghi ~ Family Audrey C
Zabicki ~ M/M P Garton Rich Garton ~ M/M P Garton OLS 9 AM Judith
Pierfy ~ J & J Pierfy Ruth M Mathes ~ D & D Povia Joseph J
Tobias Sr ~ Nephew M F Neylan SA 10 AM For the People of the Parish
OLS 11 AM John & Florence Tiscione ~ L & J Tiscione Peter
Cerino ~ Family Thomas S Masciale ~ M DiMaria
AT YOUR SERVICE
NEW? If you'd like to join the parish, please visit the parish
office and complete a registration form. We'll give you a supply of
numbered envelopes. Their use will ensure that we can provide you
with contribution information for income tax purposes and help
document your participation in the liturgical life of your
parish.
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR: Baptism - Call
well in advance to schedule. Matrimony - Call at least a year prior
to your
planned date. Anointing of the Sick - This is not a
sacrament
for only those who are at the point of death, but also those
facing a serious illness.
Holy Eucharist for the Homebound Bereavement Counseling
Annulment Process Information
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - If you want to join
the Catholic Church or complete your sacraments of initiation
(First Eucharist and/or Confirmation), join us for the RCIA. Weekly
classes begin each September.
LOW-GLUTEN (0.01%) HOSTS - We provide low-gluten hosts for those
with Celiac Disease. Please inform the priest or deacon prior to
the celebration of Mass; at communion time, approach the priest
celebrant who will have this sacred host.
SANCTUARY MEMORIALS - Weekly sanctuary lamps or flowers for
Masses may be requested in memory of a loved one or to mark a
special occasion. The cost of a lamp is $15; floral arrangements
are $75. Please visit the parish office at least a week in advance,
so that the dedication may be included in the bulletin.
MASS INTENTIONS - Masses should be requested at the parish
office; the stipend is $10.
Our Mission Statement We are the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows -
Saint Anthony, a Roman Catholic Community; as one Eucharistic
Family, we are Christ-centered and Spirit-led. Children of God our
Father, we are united by His Love and sustained by the intercession
of Our Lady and Saint Anthony. We give witness to our faith in
action.
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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners: How appropriate it is
that we honor mothers during May, the month dedicated to honor the
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Lord and our mother. Today we
salute, honor and pray for all mothers, living and deceased. Pope
Francis does not miss an opportunity to highlight the vocation of
motherhood. I thought I would share a few papal comments on
motherhood. They merit our meditation: “To be a mother is a great
treasure. Mothers, in
their unconditional and sacrificial love for their children, are
the antidote to individualism.”
“Mary’s example provides an opportunity for the Church to
reflect on the role of all mothers in society and the Church, yet,
despite all of the ‘symbolic glorification’ we give to motherhood,
it is still under-valued.”
“All of us give credit to our mothers for life and many other
things, but not always are they listened to or helped in everyday
life. Their important contribution to the life of society, their
daily sacrifices and their aspirations are not always properly
appreciated.”
“To be a mother is a gift. Through their sacrifices, mothers
assist in helping society to overcome its self-centered tendencies,
as well as its lack of openness, generosity and concern for
others.”
“Motherhood is more than child bearing; it is a life choice
entailing sacrifice, respect for life, and commitment to passing on
those human and religious values which are essential for a healthy
society.”
“It is they, mothers, who often give the first roots of the
faith, the ones that permeate deepest; without them not only would
the faithful be lost, but also a good part of the deepest fire of
our faith.”
Happy Mothers’ Day! With affection, Msgr. Gervasio
Stewardship Report Revenue
Weekly Collection: May 1 $21,887 April Online Weekly Giving
$4,014
Annual Catholic Appeal (57% of goal as of 5/2) Pledged: $62,631
Paid $41,381 Donors: 330
Please Note St. Francis School of Nursing will hold its
graduation mass & ceremony here on Thursday, May 12, so
Adoration will end at 1:30 p.m. that day.
Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a Frè-m ak Sè-m yo, Pandan Mwa Me a,
li bel anpil pou nou onore manman yo, mwa ki dedye pou nou rann one
a la Viej Mari, Manman Senye a epi Manman nou. Jodia nou salye,
onore epi lapriye pou tout manman yo, sa ki vivan kom sa ki desede.
Pap Francois profite de opotinite sa a pou souliye vokasyon manman.
Mwen panse li ta bon si m ta pataje kek komante Pap la sou manman.
Yo merite meditasyon nou: "Vinn yon manman se yon gwo trezo. Manman
yo,
nan renmen san kondisyon ak sakrifis pou pitit yo, yo se antidot
a endividualis."
"Egzanp Manman Mari banou yon opotinite pou Legliz la reflechi
sou wol Li. Tout manman nan sosyete a e nan Legliz, endepi tout
glwa senbolik nou bay a manman, vale a toujou rete menm jan."
"Nou tout bay manman nou kredi pou lavi ak anpil lot bagay, men
pa souvan nou tande yo oswa ede yo nan aktivite chak jou.
Kontribisyon yo enpotan a lavi sosyete a, sakrifis chak jou yo ak
aspirasyon yo pa toujou apresye."
"Vinn yon manman se yon kado, atrave sakrifis yo, manman yo
asiste nan ede sosyete a simonte epoyis li yo ki ouve a pwop
tandans yo menm jan a mank ouveti jenewoziye epi enkyetid pou lot
yo"
"Manman se pa selman pote pitit, men se men se yon chwa a lavi
maronnen ak sakrifis, respe pou lavi ak komitment pou pase sou vale
relijye ak imenn. sayo ki esansyel pou yon sosyete ki an
sante."
"Se souvan manman yo ki bay premye rasin lafwa ki rantre tre fon
nan nou san yo non selman pep Bondye a pedi anpil men tou yon bon
pati nan gwo dife lafwa nou."
Bonne Fete des Meres! Avèk afeksyon, Msgr. Gervasio
Post Mother’s Day Baby Shower This year our Post Mother’s Day
Baby Shower will benefit programs at Mount Carmel Guild. The Guild
is in need of diapers and baby toiletries. Donations can be dropped
off in the boxes at the entrances of the churches the weekend of
May 14–15. For more information, please contact Kathy McGlinchy at
890-8244.
Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased Vincent A. Damiano Mary
DeFrank Lillian DeLotto James Fenelli Dominic Persicketti David
Santini
Renato Sensi
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Pasta Dinner Coming Soon Knights of Columbus Council 6213 will
sponsor a pasta dinner at their Council home (Columbus Hall, 1451
Klockner Road, Hamilton) on Sunday, May 22, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Proceeds to council programs and Marine Corps
League Warrior Assistance Fund, which assists local veterans of
all branches of the Armed Forces. Enjoy pasta, salad, roll,
dessert, a glass of wine or beer, and soda/coffee/tea dinner with
friends and help those in need. Dinner cost is $10; $5 for children
ages 6-10; age 5 and under eat free. Please call 584-1472 for
tickets.
A Pastor’s Admonition On Friday, April 29, our parish hosted an
evening of recollection for married couples. It was an evening
well-prepared and sponsored by our parish Marriage Ministry Team.
Invited as speakers were Bill and Cheryl Wegner of Good News
International, based in Howell, NJ. Many may remember Bill who
conducted our Lenten Mission two years ago. In addition to the
engaging presentation, the evening included prayer and
refreshments. I have no doubt that those who did participate found
the evening’s activities both enjoyable and beneficial for their
vocation. The team and I did have one disappointment—we had hoped
that many more couples would have participated. Only 13 couples
participated—a disheartening response for a parish of our size. So
often parishioners are very keen to suggest parish activities but
when events are planned, we find little enthusiasm. The goal or
mission of the marriage ministry team is to provide opportunities
for couples to enrich and strengthen their marriage. The team is
certainly open to suggestions, striving to provide opportunities
that will achieve this goal.
Msgr. Gervasio
A Sincere Thank You The thirty-five children of Mercy House
sincerely thank you for your kindness and generosity toward them.
They were thrilled and overwhelmed with the Communion attire. They
couldn't believe their eyes! They said they would receive their
King for the first time dressed as princes and princesses. You have
made a lasting impression on these children. They know there are
people who love them and consider them special and precious—no one
will ever be able to take that memory from them. Your generosity
made this happen! Thank you again for making their sacred day truly
wonderful. May God bless you.
Scholar Patrons & Business Partners
Thank you, and welcome to American Tire & Auto Care and to
Welsh Farms, the newest members of the OLS School Scholar Patron
& Business Partner program. The Bronze Level roster now
reads:
Kusina Ni Inang Filipino Cuisine
Quakerbridge Pharmacy
FUNdamentals Summer Basketball Camp
American Tire & Auto Care
Welsh Farms
Please support them and join us in this noble and exciting
work!
Monies raised through this program are used to support the
formation and education of the students of the OLS School to be
future leaders of our community.
For additional information about the program, please call OLS
School (587-4140).
Altar Linen Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the weekly care of our altar linens at
St. Anthony Church. The members of this important ministry
carefully launder and iron the purificators and corporals that are
used during mass each day. If you are interested in joining this
ministry and would like more information on how you may become
involved, please contact Susan Commini (587-4372). Most volunteers
are scheduled for seven to nine times a year. The more helping
hands, the less frequently each volunteer will be scheduled!
Our faith teaches us that Jesus remains present in his Body,
Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Sacrament that is reserved in the
tabernacle.
Thursdays Are Days Of Solemn Adoration The Blessed Sacrament
will be placed upon the altar following the 7 a.m. Mass until
Reposition at 6 p.m. All are invited to answer the Lord’s call…He
wants us give Him the gift of our time. He wants us to come to Him
bringing our needs, anxieties, joys, and thanks.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church also is open during our office hours.
Why not stop for even a brief moment to rejoice in the Lord’s
Presence?
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Parish School News Active, involved and informed—I guess these
three words truly describe the students from our parish school. As
you know, service to our community is a hallmark of who we are as a
Catholic school. Our students pride themselves in always lending a
hand, not only to each other but to the world in which we live.
Most recently, our entire school was featured on Action News for
their work on April 29 for a Day of Service. They started weeks
before by collecting bags, snacks, drinks, peanut butter, and
jelly. Days ahead, the lunch bags, gloves, and sandwich bread
arrived. Using an assembly line process downstairs and gym floor
space upstairs, our young students assembled almost 300 lunches for
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). Each lunch contained a sandwich,
fruit, drink, snack, and words of love from the children of Our
Lady of Sorrows School. Within one hour, children changed the day
for many people. Imagine what we as adults could do in a few
hours!
Hot on the heels of this project, the children realized the
people of Ecuador needed their help. Yes, by Monday morning they
were aware of yet another group they could support. The earth quake
victims of Ecuador are in need of baby food items....formula,
cereal, squeeze packs of food, jars of baby food. The children have
prepared boxes to collect the items. They bring a item into school
each day. Why not join them? We welcome your donations any day at
the school. We will be collecting until Wednesday, May 11. Imagine
how very informed and aware our young students are about the world
around them, and how they can lend a hand. Even as school children
they are building a better world and spreading the love of God.
Their talents were showcased at the area Creativity Fair, and
our students walked away with a number of trophies of recognition.
We're still in high gear for the remainder of the school year with
our eye set on graduation, high school acceptances and staying
active. On June 7, we are hosting a special Open House for students
in area public schools. The area schools will be closed on June 7
for a meeting, but Our Lady of Sorrows will be open and welcoming!
Why not consider making a reservation for a shadow day for your
children? Our school tuition is reasonable and affordable. Grant
and scholarship opportunities are always available. Why not
consider this special opportunity for your children? A safe, loving
and effective education for each child. Our Lady of Sorrows School
may be just the right fit for your child!
Spots Available at PTA's May 14 Flea Market / Vendor Fair!
Our Lady of Sorrows PTA will be hosting a Flea Market / Vendor
Fair outside the school on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Spots are available, but they are going fast! Vendors are welcome!
The cost is $25 for an area the size of 2 parking spaces. A
limited number of tables are available to rent for $10 each. For
more information, or to reserve a spot, email
[email protected] or check it out on Facebook at
OLS FleaMarket-VendorFair.
Caring Hearts Report During April, 315 hours of service
(visiting, transportation, shopping, reassurance calls, assistance
with paperwork, chores, and housekeeping) were provided by 47
volunteers to 49 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, either as a caregiver or a care receiver,
please call Anne at 586-6596.
Welcome! A warm welcome is extended to the following new
parishioners and their families:
Cynthia & Jason Collins Jean Bernard & Rosiclaire
Dauphin
Angelo Garcia Michael Menchaca
Theriesa & Joaquin Monge Michele Nowacki Lauren Plummer
Monica Schlesinger Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks!
. . . to everyone who donated yarn to the Prayer Shawl Group.
The response was outstanding! We can continue to donate our shawls
to the hospitals and nursing homes because of all your donations of
yarn. Thank you again and God bless.
OLS-SA Prayer Shawl Group
mailto:[email protected]
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Religious Education Registration It is time to register your
children for Religious Education classes for the 2016-2017 school
years. We look forward to seeing all of you. Please remember that
certain sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is highly
recommended. We can more easily accommodate your preference if you
register promptly. We have a special offer for early registration.
Please check the letter which we mailed with the registration
forms. If you did not receive it, please call us at 587-4372. For
your convenience, all registration forms are available on the
OLS-SA website (www.ols-sa.org/religiouseducation). You may print
the registration form and mail or bring it to the Parish Office.
Please note that if you have a Pre-K or Kindergarten student
entering Religious Education classes, please print the registration
form from the website or call our office to register your child.
For more details, please check our web site.
Attention parents whose children are attending Trenton Catholic
Academy. If your child is in 2nd grade, 7th grade, or 8th grade,
please make sure that you register him or her for sacramental
preparation. The registration forms are sent to TCA office. Mark
Your Calendar for Our Vacation Bible Camp will be held August 1-5.
Registration is now open. If you are interested, please call our
office for details. Thanks. Lord Jesus Christ, Word of the Father,
we turn to you.
Watch over our plans. Enliven our service to the Church.
Sustain our labors. Guide our steps in search of the best ways
to
proclaim your Gospel. Our poverty is great.
We do not place trust in ourselves but only in you. Encourage
us, reassure us, give us your blessing. You, who with the Holy
Spirit, live and reign in us
and in your Church forever and ever. Amen.
Stewardship Report
April Revenue Weekly Collections (previously reported) $77,702
April Online Weekly Giving (reported above) $4,014 April Rental
Income (St. Anthony Campus) $39,724 Total Income (excl Easter
Collection) $121,440
Significant April Expenditures Contracted Services Grounds
$119,893 Extraordinary Equipment & Repairs for OLS School
$26,026 Liturgies & Liturgical Supplies $2,914 Payroll for
Staff $40,577 Religious Education / RCIA $2,190
Repairs/Equipment/Painting $1,172 School Subsidy $4,335 Utilities
$5,164 Total $202,271
God Bless Our Newly Baptized Ivelizcia Aiyana Alvarez Salvatore
Mateo Borges
Cash Paul Cartagena Cayden Pierre-Charles
Rosary Altar Society News
The Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9,
in the Church Meeting Room at the OLS Campus. Prayer shawls are
made for patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities,
and nursing homes. If you or anyone you know is interested in
making prayer shawls, or if you wish to donate yarn, please contact
Joyce Farina at 888-0437. June Meeting and Dinner (Monday, June 6)
Our last meeting of the season will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the
installation of Officers in the Upper Church. The catered dinner
will be served. Ruth Woodcock and her hospitality committee are
planning a very nice event for us. Cost for the dinner is $15 and
advance reservations are required. Please place your check and the
form below in an envelope marked "Rosary Altar Dinner" and place it
in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory no later
than May 29. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne Groth
(588-5334) or Mary Halasz (585-4804).
OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society June 6 Dinner Reservation Form
Returns due by Sunday, May 29
Name: _____________________________________ Telephone:
________________ Amt Enclosed:_____
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Sanctuary Lamps
At Our Lady of Sorrows
One lamp burns in loving memory of Jack Pacera
at the request of his wife.
The other lamp, lit in loving memory of Thomas A. Fox
was requested by his wife, Pauline
At Saint Anthony
Both lamps burn in loving memory of J. Gregory & Kathleen M.
Delate
at the request of their family.
Please Pray for the Sick Bob Barclay, Bernice Bates, Geraldine
Bella-Canfield, Victoria Bilardo, Marcia Bodinizzo, John Carbonara,
Fran Chiorello, Isabella Colon, Maria Corbett, Ryan Cromwell,
Carmella Cronce, Pasquale DiFranco, Ted Dolci, Bill Doran, Eileen
Evans, Suzanne Figueroa, Bud Foley, Keith Gerner, Lewis Gryziewicz,
George Gushue, Eileen & John Haller, Joan Holman, JoAnn
Jasinski, Stephen Komlosi, Bernadette Lecato, Michael T Masick, Pat
McCormick, Larry Monte, Mary Anne Morrelli, Marietta Muscato,
Cheryl & Tom Noon, Charlotte Nurko, Joseph O'Hara, Jennifer
Panicaro, Isabella Petrino, Joe Pica, Tom Plantier, Catherine
Rodenbaugh, George Rusnak, Rose Salvatore, Michael Schaefer, Gerri
Smallwood, David Smith, May Spett, Liliane Springer, Janice Sprink,
Tom Valatka, Mary Ann Warner
If you would like to be placed on the sick list, please call the
parish office. (If you're calling for someone else, kindly make
sure you have their permission.) Please note that names will be
removed from the published prayer list after 12 weeks unless
alternate arrangements are made.
OLS PTA Seeking Donations The Our Lady of Sorrows School PTA is
beginning to prepare for our 2016 Knight to Remember. In order to
make this a successful event, we need donations of new unused items
to auction off at the event. If you have any old gifts/items you
have never used or returned, please consider donating them to our
event. Please drop off items at the school office or call Deborah
Kisselman (439-2667) to arrange for pick-up.
Seniors' Activities
Senior Club #1
Senior Club #1 will hold a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 11
in St Anthony's Church hall at 1:00 p.m. Please confirm your
attendance by calling Jennie at 587-7765.
Senior Club #2 Next meetings: May 17 and June 7 & 21 1 p.m.
in the OLS Church Meeting Room
The next bus trip to Resorts Casino is on June 1.The bus leaves
the OLS parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Any one age 21 or older is
invited. The cost is $35, but you get back $25 in casino credit. If
you're interested, please call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169).
New members are welcome to join our clubs.
Clean Out Your Closets; Clear Out Your Clutter
The Social Justice Committee of Our Lady of Sor row s - St .
Anthony will hold a clothing and housewares drive at Our Lady of
Sorrows on the weekend of May 21-22 and on the weekend of June 4-5
at St. Anthony to benefit Catholic Charities.
Housewares Drive Examples of housewares needed i n c l u d e : d
i s h e s , p o t s & p a n s , s i l v e r w ar e , d r i n k
i n g g l a s s e s , k i t c h e n g a d g e t s & u t e n s i
l s , shee ts , b l anke ts , b edspr eads , curtains, and small
appliances (in excellent working condition).
You may bring your donations of new or gently used clothing and
housewares to the garages at Our Lady of Sorrows on May 21 or 22,
or to the shed in the parking lot at St. Anthony on June 4 or 5.
The Catholic Charities truck will pick up items on the Monday
morning after the collection at each Church. Please note that
Catholic Charities cannot accept any large furniture items.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, make the check
payable to OLS-SA, write Catholic Charities on the notation line,
and put it in an envelope clearly marked Catholic Charities.
Please call Kathy McGlinchy (890-8244) if you have any
questions.
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Be a Good Steward Thanks to all who returned their pledge cards
soon after the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal was kicked off, our
parish is 57% of the way to its goal of $110,000! If you are one of
the 330 who made a pledge or a one-time donation, thank you! If,
however, you wanted a little time to prayerfully consider pledging,
but mislaid your pledge card or haven’t yet returned it, please
take this opportunity to do so. Through emergency assistance and
other social service programs, the Church has directly helped
alleviate the suffering of tens of thousands of people. Your gift
will help the Diocese of Trenton to carry out its mission to care
for all members of our one family in Christ. And when we exceed our
goal, money returns to our parish! If you haven’t already pledged,
please visit http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/, then click on
"Annual Catholic Appeal” on the drop-down menu under "Donate" at
the top of the page. Help your parish meet its goal! Thanks!
Holy Name Society News The next and final meeting of the
2015-2016 year will be held on May 11 at 1:00 p.m. in the Church
Meeting Room. This month's subject of learning and discussion will
be Staying Positive around Negative People, a selection of our
Christopher News subscription. All men of the parish are invited to
join us.
Keeping Up Our Appearance Very often parishioners and visitors,
with the best of intentions, bring to church outdated religious
magazines, broken rosaries and statues, old “holy cards,” and a
plethora of various mailings they receive from mission
organizations. They place them at the church doors. These only
serve to clutter the church and make additional work for our
maintenance team who must dispose of them. Kindly, refrain from
bringing such items to church. Bulk mailings from missions may be
discarded in the usual way. Broken religious items, if not blessed,
may also be discarded in the usual way. However, one should bury or
burn blessed items. This can be done at home and the items need not
be brought to church.
Save the Date Our Lady of Sorrows-St Anthony's 22nd Annual Golf
Classic will be held at Mercer Oaks West Golf Course on Wednesday,
September 21. Watch future bulletins for more information.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Light for Your Journey All are welcome for an Evening of Light
on May 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church
(4620 Nottingham Way). Are you a young (or not so young) adult
looking for a radical way to spend a Friday evening? Come on over
to St. Greg's church on May 13 to meet friends, light a candle,
listen to reflections, sit with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration,
write your prayer petitions, talk with a priest, go to confession,
and enjoy music and refreshments. Be still, find peace, be
loved!
Priesthood Vocation Discernment Meeting “Lord, How are You
calling Me to Follow You?” God created each one of us for a
particular calling as a way to follow Him. Through the Sacrament of
Baptism we become a child of God and thus we are called to live in
holiness through the love of God and neighbor! It is important to
remember that our true vocation does not come from the world, or
from ourselves, but rather directly from God to follow Him! If you
are interested in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood,
join Rev. Msgr. Ralph Stansley for this month’s discernment
meeting, Sunday, May 22, at Our Lady of Good Counsel (137 Upper
Ferry Road, West Trenton) from 4 to 6 p.m., as he shares his
experiences of the priesthood, and leads a discussion about
discernment and vocations. For further information and to register,
please contact the Diocese of Trenton Office of Vocations
(406-7449; [email protected]). It would be great to
see you and hear how the Lord is working in your life!
To Give Honor Is a Privilege As Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
approach, we reflect on those who loved us first, entirely and
unconditionally. We think of gifts to give to our dear ones and
ways to honor our deceased to celebrate these special observances.
Consider making a contribution, in honor of or in memory of your
loved one, to help support someone in dire need. ICGMC’s Angel Fund
provides financial assistance to an elderly, homebound care
receiver who is experiencing great financial hardship and has no
other support available to them. Your generous monetary gift will
give hope and help make life worth living for them. What an
admirable and beautiful way to honor someone you love with a gift
that gives! Checks should be made payable to ICGMC and mailed to
Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, 3635 Quakerbridge
Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, NJ 08619. A special acknowledgment will
be sent to the individual whom you are remembering. Thank you for
being the gift, giving the gift, and sustaining the gift of life.
Please call the office at 393-9922 for more information.
http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/,mailto:[email protected]).
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Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center
Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073 609-877-0509 or
[email protected]
www.FHOP.org
The Labyrinth and the Portiuncula: Perfect Together Pentecost
Sunday, May 15; 1 – 4 PM; love offering We will alternate between
20-minute centering prayer periods in the Portiuncula, our outdoor
chapel (in English, The Little Portion, named for the chapel that
St. Francis built in Assisi) and walking meditation on our
labyrinth. If your body needs centering and your soul craves peace,
spend this gently refreshing afternoon at Francis House.
5–Day Retreat on Teilhard’s Mysticism 7 PM Sun, May 15 – 10 AM
Fri, May 20; $350 ($60 non-refundable deposit due with
registration; residents and commuters welcome; meals included for
all This retreat on Teilhard’s mysticism will help us to
interiorize our awareness and experience of God in all things and
all things in God. During this retreat we will step with Teilhard
along five circles, which will encourage us to open our
contemplative hearts to the wonders of our universe and to the
Divine Presence that dwells there.
Retreat Weekend for Deacons 7 PM Fri, May 20 – 1 PM Sun, May 22;
$130 ($50 non-refundable deposit due with registration Save this
date for your annual retreat. This silent directed retreat will
replenish you for even more fruitful ministry to the people of
God.
7 – Day Silent Directed Retreat 7 PM Sun, June 12 – 10 AM Sun,
June 19; $450 ($60 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with God,
savoring the silence and prayer that opens your whole being to
God’s Word and Presence. Daily liturgy and spiritual direction, and
optional contemplative prayer periods are included.
Mount Carmel Guild’s Fourth Annual 50/50 Raffle is now taking
place! The ticket price remains the same at $25 with the lucky
winner to receive half of all sales. Last year, the winner received
more than $10,000! The drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 17. To
get your tickets, simply print an order form from our website
(www.MtCarmelGuild.org) or call us at 392-5159, ext. 3.
Padre Pio Mass and Festival The parish of St. Bede the Venerable
in Holland, Pennsylvania, will hold its first Padre Pio Festival on
Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. A special guest at the
Festival will be Fr. Pio Mandato, FMJH, whose family were neighbors
of Padre Pio. Fr. Pio will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on
June 25 as well as the 12:30 p.m. Mass on June 26, which will be
followed by an outdoor procession of the statue of Padre Pio
through the streets of Holland. After that, there will be a healing
ceremony in the church, where people can be blessed by holy relics,
such as the gloves worn by Padre Pio. Following the Saturday and
Sunday Masses, there will be a festival with food, crafts, and
entertainment on the campus of St. Bede Church. Parking is
available on the grounds. For more information on the Padre Pio
Festival, please call the St. Bede Parish Office at 215-357-5720,
or go online to padrepiofestivalhhollandpa.com. St. Bede Church is
located at 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA (Holland is not
recognized by GPS systems. When setting your GPS, use "Southampton,
PA.")
Holy Father’s May Prayer Intentions Universal: Respect for Women
That in every country of the world, women may be honored and
respected and that their essential contribution to society may be
highly esteemed. Evangelization: Holy Rosary That families,
communities, and groups may pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization
and peace.
mailto:[email protected]://www.FHOP.orghttp://www.MtCarmelGuild.org)
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Come Celebrate a Special Anniversary Liturgy for
Married Couples
IF WE LOVE EACH OTHER, GOD LIVES IN US, AND HIS LOVE
HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO FULL EXPRESSION THROUGH US.
1 John 4:12
In his book, Loving for a Lifetime, Richard Johnson, PhD,
explains that sacred unity flows from togetherness as we more fully
understand that the love relationship between marriage partners is
a reflection of the love relationship between Jesus and all the
children of God.
On June 4, there will be a special liturgy at the 5:00 p.m. Mass
to honor the sacrament of marriage for couples who are celebrating
anniversaries of 1 year, multiples of 5 years, or more than 50
years, during 2016.
Following will be a Wine and Cheese Reception for the married
couples participating in this liturgy.
All married couples wishing to attend this liturgy, please
complete the information below and drop the form off at the rectory
office or email the information to [email protected] by
Friday, May 28. If you don’t receive confirmation , please call
Barbara at 587-0759. Names: ___________________ and
_____________________ __________________________________
Wedding Anniversary Date: _________________________ Number of
Married Years: ____________
Phone: _______ _______ - __________ Email:
____________________________________________
Will you be joining us for wine and cheese? _________
mailto:[email protected]
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Congratulations!
God's Blessings on Deacon Dennis Slavin and Deacon Jeffery
Pierfy
On the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of their Ordination!
Congratulations, Deacon Denny and Deacon Jeff!
Who Are We? What Do We Do? To find out, come to our:
“Meet & Greet”
May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Church Meeting Room at OLS
Join Us! Light refreshments will be served
The Marriage Ministry Team of OLS-SA
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Our Lady of Sorrows-St. AnthonyBLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, June 12, 20168:00 am - 12:30 pm
Our Lady of Sorrows Church Meeting Room3816 E State St. Ext.,
Hamilton, NJ
Make your appointment online at
http://tinyurl.com/OLSABloodDriveFor further information contact
Lori at 609-883-9750 x122
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Manager, NJ Lic. # 3982537 S. Olden Ave., Trenton
609-392-1039
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$1.00 OFFon Any Pie
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~ Closed Mondays ~ALL OCCASION CAKES
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Petal Pushers Inc.
Karen Vernon-Stewart, President
FLOWERS & GIFTS609-890-1166 • 800-317-1166
[email protected]
2632 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQ. RD. · HAMILTON
Chambers D'Errico & Correnti Funeral HomeJoseph A. D'Errico,
Dir., NJ Lic. No. 3651 825 Chambers St., Trenton NJ 08611Albert D.
Correnti, Jr., Mgr., NJ Lic. No. 3538 (609) 396-3354 • Fax:
599-2030
Carter's PCsCustom Built PCs
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Diagnostic Services
609-947-7552www.CartersPCs.com
[email protected] • Jeff Carter
Hamilton Shops2222 Route 33
Hamilton, NJ 08690
609-890-4100• Experienced Physicians• Walk Ins Welcome• On-Site
Prescriptions• On-Site X-Ray & Lab Work• Most Insurances
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1863 Hamilton AvenueHamilton, NJ Staff Directors:
Carmen C. Huber, NJ Lic. No. 3983John M. (Mark) Arnold, NJ Lic.
No. 4236
Timothy W. Everett, NJ Lic. No. 3506 Manager
393-3017
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1125 Chambers Street • Trenton
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Hamilton
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HandymanGeorge’s Home Repair
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"A Tradition of Caring for 50 Years"
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“We will NEVER LOSE A SALE BECAUSE OF PRICE”
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