OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY PARISH

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1 OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY PARISH Hamilton, New Jersey Two Churches One Family Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext. St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue Parish Office & Mailing Address (Located in the Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows Church) 3816 East State St. Ext., Hamilton, NJ 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 Phone: Fax: Website: info@ols-sa.org SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 Rev. Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio... Pastor WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL LIFE Rev. Jean R. Félicien... Parochial Vicar (OLS) Our Lady of Sorrows Church (SA) St. Anthony Church Luders Desiré, Deacon...Kevin O Boyle, Deacon Joseph Jaruszewski, Deacon...Jeffery Pierfy, Deacon WEEKEND MASSES Saturday... 4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS) Sunday... 8:00 & 11:00 am (OLS), Joseph Novak and Michael Stewart... Trustees Maureen Tuohy... School Principal 9:30 am (English), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Mariyam Francis... Religious Education Director HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy Day...7:00 pm (SA) Susan Commini... Pastoral Outreach Holy Day... 7:00 am & 7:00 pm (OLS) Michael Amantia... Music Ministry 12:15 pm (English), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Gérald Charmant... Haitian Ministry Leonidas Aliaga...Youth Ministry Doris Cordero... Parish Secretary Clara Gioe...Financial Secretary Denise Mikics...Bulletin & Calendar RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 3816 East State St. Ext. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday... 7:00 am (OLS) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday... 8:00 am (SA) Wednesday...6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Saturday... 9:00 am (OLS) Phone: Fax: BAPTISMS 1st Sunday... 10:45 am (SA) Report student absences by calling , ext. 2 2nd & 3rd Sundays... 12:15 pm (OLS) OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL (Pre-K-8) 3800 East State St. Ext. Phone: , ext. 1 Fax: rd Saturday...10:00 am (Creole) (SA) RECONCILIATION Saturday... 9:30 am (OLS); 2:45-3:30 pm (SA); 3:45-4:30 pm (OLS) Also by appointment

2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MON, OCT 23 ST JOHN OF CAPISTRANO OLS 7 AM Frank DiBiase ~ Family Lester Morreale ~ K Goel SA 8 AM Geraldine Conti ~ L Allen James Mulryne ~ Family TUE, OCT 24 ST ANTHONY MARY CLARET OLS 7 AM Lucy M Mazzagetti ~ J & C Notta Herman T Costello ~ K & D Pierfy SA 8 AM Geraldine Conti ~ J & L DiBiase Franco A Migliarese ~ J Adams Sr Family WED, OCT 25 OLS 7 AM Anthony Rizzieri Jr ~ Mom & Dad Elizabeth Spellman ~ L Grice THU, OCT 26 OLS 7 AM Nancy Natale ~ M M Anderson, twin sister Debra Bliszcz ~ S & D Kenny SA 8 AM J Gregory & Kathleen M Delate ~ Family John Kearns ~ F Wrobel FRI, OCT 27 OLS 7 AM Florence Vaughan ~ Children Mary Mirabella Hall ~ R & D Augustyn & family SA 8 AM Geraldine Conti ~ D Howell Dennis Louis ~ R Fallon SAT, OCT 28 STS SIMON &AND JUDE OLS 9 AM Michael Maccarone ~ A Moscicka Carmela Persico ~ C Carannante SA 4 PM Henry Angelucci ~ Wife Betty & children Lucy Chiarello Dutko ~ Daughter Betty & grandchildren Carmen Rago ~ Daughter Donna OLS 5 PM Charles Scarna ~ Daughter Charlotte Edward Donnelly ~ E Donnelly Anna & John Guze ~ G & V Guze SUN, OCT 29 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OLS 8 AM George Loh Jr ~ Wife Jane Daniel Quinlan ~ Deacon J & N Challender Faye DiCicco ~ C & H Bryce SA 9:30 AM Morris Perilli ~ R Guagliardo Michael Brancolino ~ R Guagliardo Michael Black ~ R Guagliardo OLS 11 AM Trudy Perferi ~ C Perferi Christine Filipponi ~ D & S Troiano Frank Hawrylo ~ Deacon J & N Challender SA 6:30 PM For the People of the Parish Just a Reminder The Food Pantry Partnership s requested items for October are: stuffing and instant potatoes. Please place your donations in the receptacles at the doors of our churches. Remember, we also continue to provide food donations to Trenton s Mount Carmel Guild. OUR SACRAMENTAL LIFE BAPTISM Schedule by contacting the office at least four months in advance. Parents are asked to attend a pre-baptism conference; godparents also are welcome to attend. MATRIMONY At least a year prior to your anticipated date, contact the office for information on the preparatory process. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation is offered for adults who seek to join the Catholic Church or for those Catholics who wish to complete their sacramental initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation). Weekly classes begin each September. MINISTRIES TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND In case of serious illness, contact the office to arrange for the anointing of the sick. Contact the office also to arrange for regular visits to the homebound for the reception of Holy Communion. SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN The Religious Education Office can arrange the preparation for older children or teens who wish to receive First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS We provide low-gluten (0.01%) hosts for those with Celiac Disease. Please inform the priest or deacon of your need prior to the celebration of Mass; at communion time, approach the priest celebrant who will have this sacred host. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays are Days of Solemn Adoration following the 7:00 a.m. Mass through 6:00 p.m. (OLS) (Funerals may interrupt the period of adoration.) Visits to the Blessed Sacrament can be made through the week during office hours. Use the elevator/office entrance at OLS. THE ROSARY Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. (OLS) 1 st Sunday of Month at 9:00 a.m.: Jan-Jun (SA), Jul-Dec (OLS) NOVENAE (following 8:00 a.m. Mass) Mon: Miraculous Medal; Tues: St. Anthony PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Names of the sick may be placed on the bulletin s Prayer List for a 12-week period unless otherwise arranged. Permission of the sick person is required. AT YOUR SERVICE Please contact the parish office for: REGISTRATION We welcome new members. Registration can be made on line or in person at the parish office. It enables us verify participation in parish life and for the issuance of contribution statements for tax purposes BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ANNULMENT PROCESS INFORMATION MASS INTENTIONS The usual offering is $10. SANCTUARY MEMORIALS Altar flowers and/or weekly sanctuary lamp dedications in memory of loved ones or a special occasion can be arranged. The lamp offering is $15. Donation toward the flower arrangement is $75. ASKED TO BE A GODPARENT/SPONSOR? Certificates of eligibility are provided to registered parishioners who meet the qualifications established in Canon Law. A Godparent/Sponsor is a Catholic who has received the Eucharist and Confirmation; lives a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith; (if married) is in a marriage recognized as valid by the Church; and is not the parent of the one to be baptized or confirmed. PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the norms of the U.S. Bishop s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Hotline: or via at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. Such allegations are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. 2

3 From the Pastor s Desk Dear Parishioners, Pro Deo et Patria You may have come across this motto in its English translation, For God and Country. The words are engraved over the central doors of one of our diocesan high schools. I recall them in considering our Lord s teaching in today s Gospel, Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. We might say that Our Lord is reminding us that we have a dual-citizenship and each has its responsibilities. Our American tradition has enshrined the principle of separation of church and state and we can often struggle with its interpretation and implications. In today s bulletin, I have provided an abridged article by Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia. I hope you find it as informative as I did. Enjoy these autumn days! Remember to pray the Rosary! With affection, Msgr. Gervasio Stewardship Report Weekly Collection: Oct. 15 $17,833 Hearing Device Proposal St Anthony Our recent proposal regarding the purchase of personal hearing assistance devices for parishioners frequenting St. Anthony Church received a poor response only four people! Unfortunately this level of interest would not warrant the expense the parish would incur to install the necessary equipment to the sound system. I certainly wish we could have moved forward with this helpful service to our people. Msgr. Gervasio Thanks a Million! Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who cleaned out their closets and cleared out their clutter a tremendous amount of clothing and housewares was donated at our fall drive the past two weekends. All donations will help those who are served by Better Community Housing of Trenton. Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased Teresa Azzaro Frank Funke Ramona Mydlowski Marie Smith 3 rd Annual O.L.S. Alumni Cocktail Party All Classes Are Invited Highlighting the Lucky 7 s Please join us on November 17-7 to 10 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Gymnasium Questions? Call Martha Larkin ( ) Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a Frè-m ak Sè-m yo, "Pro Deo et Patria" Nou konn tande devise sa a nan tradiksyon lanj angle a "Pou Bondye epi pou Peyi a". Nan youn nan lekol segonde ki nan Dyosez nou an, nap we mo sa yo ekri sou tout pot santral li yo. Mwen prononse yo pandan map konsidere anseyman Senye nou an nan Levanjil jodia: "Bay Cesar sa ki pou Cesar epi bay Bondye sa ki pou Bondye". Nou ta kab di ke Senye nou an raple nou ke nou gen yon doub-nasyonalite e ke yo chak gen responsabilite yo. Tradisyon ameriken nou an enskri prensip "separasyon Legliz ak Leta" epi souvan nap kapab lite ak entepretasyon li yo menm jan ak enplikasyon li yo tou. Nan bilten jodia, nap jwenn yon atik ki ekri pa Achevek Charles Chaput de Filadelfi. Mwen espere w ap jwenn li tre enstriktif menm jan ave m. Pran plezi w nan jou Otonn yo. Sonje lapriye chaple! Avèk afeksyon, Msgr. Gervasio Songe Priye pou tou moun ki mouri nan lane pase a Pawas nou ap songe tou moun ki mouri nan lane ki sót a nan youn mès espesyal kap fèt nan Legliz Our Lady of Sorrows» jou samedi 11 Novanm lan a 10:30 zè nan maten. An n lapriyè tou pou fanmi y oak zanmi yo. Tout moun invite! Today Is World Mission Sunday It is a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith leads us to mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious, and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need. This year we can even chat with our chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more at Chat Pray Give this World Mission Sunday. October The Month of the Rosary The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. The liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. During the month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation. Rosaries Available For anyone in need, rosary beads and prayer pamphlets will be available at Our Lady s Shrine at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and at the side altar of the Blessed Mother at St. Anthony Church throughout the month. Free will donations will be greatly appreciated to help replenish supplies and to pay for postage for the rosaries we send to the 3 rd World missions, the military, and the First Communicants. 3

4 Remembering and Praying for Our Beloved Deceased of the Past Year Our parish will remember and pray for the deceased of the past year at a special Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Saturday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. Let us pray also for their families and friends. All are welcome! All Souls Day November 2 For our deceased relatives and friends, that they may dwell forever in the house of God. The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance. In addition, our churches are providing a place of remembrance for the framed photos of our beloved deceased. These serve as a reminder to pray for those who have gone before us. Due to limited space you may bring one framed photo. At Our Lady of Sorrows they will be displayed by the statue of the Blessed Mother and at Saint Anthony they will be placed at the side altar. Please be sure to put a name and phone number on the back of your picture so we may return them to you. Thought-Full Thursdays An Adult Faith Formation Series 7:00 p.m. Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows The final Thought-Full Thursday of the Fall Program will take place this week on October 26. Hope to see you there! The Sacraments of Penance and Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Healing Presenter: Fr. Jason Parzynski, Chaplain Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, NJ Register for Intramural Basketball OLS-SA Intramural Basketball registration for the season is now open. The league accepts parish boys and girls in Grades 1 through 8 of all skill levels and everyone plays. (Beginners are welcome). This season starts in early December 2017 and runs through early March Registration forms can be obtained from the OLS-SA parish and OLS school websites. Discounted rates are given for registration forms received on or before October 31. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the program director. No experience is needed; service credit is available for students. Discounted rates apply for parents who volunteer (e.g., coach, concessions, scorekeeper). If you have any questions or wish to volunteer, please contact Irvin Acevedo ( ; iacevedo1981@gmail.com). Please Pray for the Sick John Arnone Lisa Hovemeyer Joseph O'Hara Patricia Bennette Arlene Ialacci Tom Plantier Jane Brown JoAnn Jasinski Philip Porcari Fran Chiorello Bernadette Lecato Rose Salvatore Maria Corbett Tom Mathews Michelle Schulz Luke Deidloff Geraldine Mirabelli David Smith Eileen Evans Larry Monte Liliane Springer Suzanne Figueroa Cheryl Noon Richard Springer Eileen Haller Tom Noon Sue Stuono John Haller Arthur Nurko Lisa Tighue Joan Holman Charlotte Nurko Tom Valatka God Bless Our Newly Baptized Hailey Rose Kanickij 4 Welcome! A warm welcome is extended to the following new parishioners and their families: Shelsy Ailhens Casey & Corey Marcinkiewicz Denise & Kevin Ayres Joan & Paul McCormick Kristopher Battaglia Caitlin McKinney Rachel & Peter Calisti Paulette & Frank McMullen Erika De La Llana Emely Molina Brian Delehanty Victoria Mosca Dariana & Santiago Espinal Josue Norde Judith & Paul Foti Tim Post Lindsay & Christopher Franicevich JoAnn & Richard Shaw Karen Funari Leslie Vrancik Mark Innocenzi Teresa & Darin Wells

5 From the Principal s Desk It has been another very busy week here at the school! We are already half-way through the first trimester, and the students are fully immersed in their classes and activities. We began the week in a very sweet way with Kindergarten having a Munchkins with Mommy breakfast. The students had the opportunity to have a snack with mom while answering questions about their favorite memories with their moms. Then I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Pre K through 2 nd grade, reading them the book Quackers a perfect story to reflect our values of accepting others and being open to new ideas. Reading together is still one my favorite activities with the kids! On Wednesday, our 5 th graders, with the help of Fr. Jean and Mrs. Costantini, conducted our monthly student prayer service. They did a beautiful job of reading and singing, and of reminding us that we are all disciples of Jesus, and that praying the Rosary is one of the best forms of prayer. Pre K and Kindergarten celebrated some local heroes with a visit from the Hamilton Fire Department! The children had the opportunity to sit in the fire truck, see all the tools and hoses the firemen use, and even got to see what the firefighters wear when they go into a fire. The picture below shows how they were completely involved in what Captain Ryan had to say especially when he told them he went to Our Lady of Sorrows School too! I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our PTA for a wonderful Knight to Remember auction this past Friday night. There was so much work that was done in preparation for this event, and I am truly grateful for everyone s dedication to making it a successful evening. The baskets were beautiful and the prizes were spectacular it was a terrific night to be a part of our school community. The days go by so quickly, and every day is a joy to be in the school. Thank you for your continued prayers as we teach our children to live out their Catholic values! Peace and blessings, Mrs. Maureen Tuohy 5 En Masse after Mass OLS students from Pre K to 8 th Grade pose for the traditional cross picture after mass on First Friday. Seniors Activities Senior Club #1 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8 at 1:00 PM in St. Anthony's Church hall. Senior Club #2 There will be no meetings November through February. For more information, please call Doreen Napoleon ( ) for details. New members are welcome to join our clubs. Rosary Altar News Corporate Sunday is November 5 at the 8 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. All parishioners are invited to join us after the Mass when we pray the rosary for world peace, an end to terrorism, an end to abortion, for the Pope, the personal intentions of all those present and for the intentions of all Rosarians throughout the world. The society s monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Lena Mihara will be our guest speaker. Her topic is Keeping Your Finances Secure. Carmela Perferi and her committee will provide refreshments. Please remember to bring your donations for our Thanksgiving and Christmas service projects.

6 Public Witness and Catholic Citizenship Public witness on issues of public concern is natural for Catholics because we have a commitment to the common good and to the dignity of each human person. Those two pillars come right out of Scripture. They underpin all of Catholic social thought. That includes politics. Politics is where the competing moral visions of a society meet and struggle. Since a large majority of American citizens are religious believers, it makes sense for people of faith to bring their faith into the public square. As a result, if we believe that a particular issue is gravely evil and damaging to society, then we have not just a religious duty but also a democratic duty, to hold accountable the candidates who want to allow that evil. Failing to do so is an abuse of responsibility on our part, because that s where we exercise our power as citizens most directly in the voting booth. The separation of Church and state can never mean that religious believers should be silent about legislative issues, the appointment of judges, or public policy. It s not the job of the Church to sponsor political candidates. But it s very much the job of the Church to guide Catholics to think and act in accord with their faith. Catholic is a word that has real meaning. We don t invent that meaning We inherit it from the Gospel and the experience of the Church...If we choose to call ourselves Catholic, then that word has consequences for what we believe and how we act. We can t truthfully call ourselves Catholic and then behave as if we re not If a man says he loves his wife, his wife will want to see the evidence in his fidelity. The same applies to our relationship with God. If we say we re Catholic, we need to show that by our love for the Church and our fidelity to what she teaches and believes. The Church is not a political organism. She has no interest in partisanship because getting power or running governments is not what she s about, and the more closely she identifies herself with any single party, the fewer people she can effectively reach. Scripture and Catholic teaching, however, do have public consequences because they guide us in how we should act in relation to one another Catholic social action, including political action, is a natural byproduct of the Church s moral message. We can t call ourselves Catholic, and then simply stand by while immigrants get mistreated, or the poor get robbed, or even more fundamentally unborn children get killed. If our faith is real, then it will bear fruit in our public decisions and behaviors, including our political choices. Each of us needs to follow his or her own conscience. But conscience doesn t emerge from a vacuum. The way we get a healthy conscience is by submitting it to God s will; and the way we find God s will is by listening to the counsel of the Church and trying honestly to live in accord with her guidance. If we find ourselves disagreeing, with the teaching of our own Church on serious matters, then it s probably not the Church that s wrong. The problem is much more likely with us. In the end, the heart of truly faithful citizenship is this: We re better citizens when we re more faithful Catholics. The more authentically Catholic we are in our lives, choices, actions and convictions, the more truly we will contribute to the moral and political life of our nation. Archbishop Charles Chaput, October 18, Do You Know Catholic Social Teaching? Each of us should carefully consider our choices and lifestyles. We live in a culture that prizes the consumption of material goods. While the poor often have too little, many of us can be easily caught up in a frenzy of wanting more and more; a bigger home, a larger car, etc. Even though energy resources literally fuel our economy and provide a good quality of life, we need to ask about ways we can conserve energy, prevent pollution, and live more simply. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions Summary Report, US Catholic Bishops Sanctuary Lamps At Our Lady of Sorrows One lamp burns in loving memory of Mary Chomicki at the request of the Chomicki Family. Remember those Less Fortunate A life not lived for others is not a life. St Teresa of Kolkata We have the opportunity to assist the needy within our own parish through the donations you make to the St. Vincent DePaul Conference. At Saint Anthony Church Permanent Poor Boxes are found at the doors of the church. At Our Lady of Sorrows Church A collection is taken up on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays of the month. Green donation containers are found at the church doors. Donations may also be made by placing a gift in the collection basket along with your parish contribution. It should be in a separate envelope that is clearly marked Poor Box. Checks should be made payable to OLS-St Anthony. Faith in Our Future 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. AROUND THE DIOCESE Hamilton s Housing Rehab Program Do you qualify for help making needed home repairs? Income eligible home-owner residents may qualify for up to $15,000 in repairs in the form of a zero-interest loan, forgiven after ten years of continuous home residency. For more information, please call Janice Blakely-Williams, Hamilton Township Director of Neighborhood Preservation, at

7 Diocese of Trenton Procession Once again this year, the Diocese of Trenton is sponsoring a procession through the streets of Trenton in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We all know her as the patroness of Pro-Life because of her miraculous intervention that put an end to Aztec human sacrifice. She also converted millions of people to our Faith. Every parish is invited to Come Walk with Us to bring great blessings to our Diocese! The walk begins at Immaculate Conception Church and ends at St. Mary Cathedral, with shorter walks starting along the route at St Anthony Church and St. Joseph Church. The walk concludes with a Mass at the Cathedral. Register at or text olg2017 to the number Annual Senior Sisters Sale to Benefit Religious Teachers Filippini Sunday, Nov. 5, Noon 5 p.m. Villa Walsh, Mother Ninetta Hall 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ Villa Walsh will host their annual Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza on November 5, featuring unique gifts, crafts, a money raffle, baked goods, and much, much more. There s also a Food Court for nourishment while you shop. Come and enjoy their pizza frittas made right on the premises as well as luncheon packages of homemade Italian sandwiches and desserts. You won t be able to resist their home baked cakes, pies, cookies, and Italian pizzelles along with their traditional pangiallo. Please come and show your support for the retired teachers and the Senior Sisters housed in the infirmary Quakerbridge Road Suite 16 Hamilton, NJ Present Our FALL WORKSHOP Fire Safety & Prevention Workshop Guest Speaker: James M.Greschak, Mercer County Fire Marshall DATE: Thursday, November 9 LOCATION: St. Gregory the Great Academy Cafeteria 4620 Nottingham Way Hamilton, NJ TIME: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Question and Answers immediately following presentation. Informational handouts will be distributed. RSVP to Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County Call or andrea@icgmc.org. 78 th Annual Solemn Saint Jude Novena The annual novena, scheduled for October 20 to 28, is taking place at Saint Michael Church (1106 Brunswick Avenue in Trenton). Fr. Bob Weiss, CP, will preach. Novena services will be held weekdays at 8 a.m. (following Mass), and at 7 p.m. Benediction will be a part of the evening service. On Saturday, novena services will be held at 8 a.m. and during the Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. On Sunday, the Novena will be a part of the 8:45 a.m. Mass only. For more information, please call the Church of Saint Ann ( ). St. Gregory the Great Craft & Vendor Fair St. Gregory the Great Academy is hosting a Craft and Vendor Show in the parish center (4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton) on Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 and children under 10 are admitted free. The show will feature quality crafts, local vendors, a 50/50, a sweet food table, and food trucks. All proceeds benefit the school. Thank you for your support! St. Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center Box 392, Rancocas, NJ fhop@verizon.net Letting Go: Every Season Brings a Change Wed, Oct 25; 9:30 AM 1:00 PM; $20 (includes lunch) Using nature as our guide, we will have an opportunity to enter more consciously into the hidden transformation that God evokes in us as we respond to the subtle invitations of God to join with creation in letting go. Then Sings My Soul Wed, Nov 1; 9:30 AM 1:00 PM; $20 (includes lunch) Deep within each of us is an Eternal Song waiting to be sung. Classic Ignatian Meditations Thu, Nov 2; 9:30 AM 1:00 PM; $20 (includes lunch and materials) At the heart of the Spiritual Exercises are two classic meditations by St. Ignatius: The Principle and Foundation and The Contemplation for Learning to Love Like God. What a great way to pray on All Souls Day! Pivotal Players Liturgy, Dinner and a Film Sat, Nov 4; 5 8 PM; $25 After liturgy and dinner, we will view the Michelangelo segment of Pivotal Players, a multi-part film series by Bishop Robert Barron, that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the church, but changed the course of civilization. Teilhard s Mysticism: Emerging Spirituality in a Chaotic World Sun, Nov 5; 9:30 AM 2:30 PM; $35 (please bring a bag lunch) We will consider how the universe reveals the presence of our creator God and how we can become continually more conscious of our part in its ongoing evolution. Iron Mikes Class Reunion The St. Anthony High School classes of will hold their reunion at 7 p.m.on Saturday, November 24, at Stone Terrace by John Henry s in Hamilton. The cost is $79 per person for dinner, open bar, DJ, dancing, and fun! sahs classreunion@hotmail.com for additional information and reservations. 7

8 Please Join Us at this year's Our Lady of Sorrows - Saint Anthony Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5 at The Hamilton Manor 30 Route 156, Hamilton Township, NJ Come and enjoy lunch, dancing, and refreshments compliments of the Parish and spend a wonderful afternoon in the company of your friends, fellow parishioners, and volunteers. For questions or information, please contact Cher & David Uhaze at or dbuhaze@optonline.net. Please fill out the form below and return to the Parish Office by Friday, October 27th. Our Lady of Sorrows Saint Anthony s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2017 Luncheon includes: Salad * Penne Pasta * Choice of Roast Pork Tenderloin, Italian Roasted Half Chicken, or Broiled Tilapia * Vegetable * Potato * Rolls & Butter * Coffee/Tea/Soda (If you are a strict vegetarian please let us know; we will have Eggplant available on a limited basis.) Number Attending: Attendee Name(s) and Entrée Choice Name (s) Phone Entrée Choice (Roast Pork, Chicken, or Tilapia) I / We volunteer in the following area(s): Altar Linen/Church Care Haitian Apostolate Senior Club Officer Bereavement Ministry Holy Name Society Officer School Board Cantor/Choirs Lector Scout Leader Caring Hearts Liturgy Committee Social Justice Catechist/RCIA Marriage Ministry Sports Committee Children s Liturgy Pastoral Council Usher/Counter Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Picnic Welcome Sunday Finance Council PTA Board Youth Ministry Golf Committee Rosary Altar Board Other 8

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10 Our Lady of Sorrows Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser We are offering A & M Farm Market Thanksgiving pies for our next fundraiser. Please return the bottom portion of this order form no later than Friday, November 3. The pies will be available for pick up on Monday, November 20, at 5 p.m. at OLS School cafeteria. If you have any questions, please call Helen Esquivel ( ). 10 Deep Dish Pies Price Quantity Total APPLE $16.00 CARAMEL APPLE WALNUT $16.00 COCONUT CUSTARD $16.00 LEMON MERINGUE $16.00 PUMPKIN $16.00 APPLE CRUMB $16.00 BLUEBERRY CRUMB $16.00 CHERRY CRUMB $16.00 NO SUGAR APPLE PIE (8 PIE) $12.00 Please make checks payable to: OLS PTA TOTAL PIES: TOTAL AMOUNT: Please return orders to the Parish Office or OLS School (c/o Antonio Esquivel 5 th grade) Name: Cell Phone Number: 10

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