OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY PARISH

Two Churches One Family

WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL LIFE (OLS) Our Lady of Sorrows Church (SA) St. Anthony Church

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday ...................................................................... 4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS) Sunday..................................................................................... 8:00 & 11:00 am (OLS), 9:30 am (English), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy Day........................................................................................7:00 pm (SA) Holy Day .............................................................................7:00 am & 7:00 pm (OLS) 12:15 pm (English), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA)

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)

BAPTISMS 1st Sunday ................................................................................................. 10:45 am (SA) 2nd & 3rd Sundays................................................................................ 12:15 pm (OLS) 3rd 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

Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext.

St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue

Rev. Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio ....................................Pastor Rev. Jean R. Felicién ..........................................Parochial Vicar

Luders Desiré, Deacon ...............Kevin O’Boyle, Deacon Joseph Jaruszewski, Deacon .......Jeffery Pierfy, Deacon

Joseph Novak and Michael Stewart.......................Trustees

Maureen Tuohy ................................................ School Principal

Mariyam Francis..................... Religious Education Director

Susan Commini ............................................ Pastoral Outreach Michael Amantia................................................ Music Ministry 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. Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 Report student absences by calling 587-4140, ext. 2

OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL (Pre-K-8) 3800 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4140, ext. 1 | Fax: 609-584-8853

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017

Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 | Website: www.ols-sa.org | Email: info@ols-sa.org

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

Hamilton, New Jersey

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MON, OCT 9 OLS 7 AM Evelina Toto ~ J & D Maurio Theresa Fucci ~ Prendergast Family SA 8 AM James Sylvestre ~ Nephew F Romani Anna Nalbone ~ C & R Chiarello TUE, OCT 10 OLS 7 AM Dr Amy Reed ~ T Bartolomei Eileen Thornton ~ Carolyn Hawkes SA 8 AM Marilyn T Morgan ~ Family Mary Ann Berish ~ Capasso Family WED, OCT 11—ST JOHN XXIII OLS 7 AM Kenneth Vaughan ~ Children Bob Taylor ~ J & R Krulikowski THU, OCT 12 OLS 7 AM Jasinski Family Deceased ~ Family Theodore Mann Jr ~ A Ilagen SA 8 AM Helen Maloney ~ L & M Gryziewicz William & Barbara Mulryne ~ Family FRI, OCT 13 OLS 7 AM Rose Morino ~ Rich, Tara, Lauren, & Ryan Samuel K Phillips ~ A Ilagen SA 8 AM Lena Persico ~ L Luciani Mary Ann Berish ~ E Pall SAT, OCT 14—ST CALLISTUS I OLS 9 AM Bill Schultze ~ Wife & family Frances Polito ~ F Richardson SA 4 PM James H Erwin Jr ~ D & M A Erwin Marjorie Spalding ~ Aunt Marge Samuel J Peraino ~ L & A Wysock OLS 5 PM Robert Taylor ~ Krulikowski Family Albert J Habercorn ~ M M Anderson, daughter Deacon James Buchanan ~ Buchanan Family SUN, OCT 15 OLS 7:30 AM Caroline & James Yeager ~ Carolyn Hawkes Dr Jesús Santos Martínez ~ M Santos Gail Evelyn Choborda ~ J Labaw SA 9:30 AM Samuel J Peraino ~ T Sala William T Kenney ~ Family Anna & Andrew Kusnirik ~ Kusnirik Family OLS 11 AM Mary Gais ~ Daughter Rosemarie Pontani Family ~ B Pontani Russell Umpleby ~ Bennett Family 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); 1st 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.

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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,

What do you want of me, Lord? Where do you want me to serve you?

Where can I sing your praises? I am your song. I am your song and servant, singing your praise like Mary.

Surrendered to your Spirit, ‘Let it be done to me.’ These words, taken from the hymn Servant Song by Sr. Donna McGargill, come to mind as our parish today reflects with gratitude on the ministry carried out by Deacon James Challender. Today we honor him on his retirement from this ministry. How grateful we are that Deacon Jim’s response to the question, “What do you want of me, Lord?” led him, like other good men of our parish, to the Holy Order of Deacon. Church law requires that deacons submit to the bishop a letter of retirement when they reach their 75th year. While Bishop O’Connell has accepted Deacon Jim’s letter, Deacon Jim continues to enjoy the faculties to minister as deacon as parish needs require and health allows. Retired deacons request a renewal of faculties annually. In essence, this means that a retired deacon, much like a retired priest, is relieved of administrative and regularly scheduled duties. He is free then to continue his diaconal ministry at his leisure or in a moderate capacity. Today Deacon Jim will assist at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Afterward, in the church hall, we shall have an opportunity to greet him and express our gratitude for his ministry over the past 13 years! We also thank Mrs. Challender—Nancy—for sharing so generously in Deacon Jim’s service to the Church.

Lord, grant to your son and our brother James the gifts of courage and joy

that he may continue to serve you more devotedly and be worthy of still further blessings!

With affection, Msgr. Gervasio

Stewardship Report Weekly Collection: Oct. 1 $19,948 Diocesan Assessment $1,459 Online Giving for September $7,330

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!

Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased Robert L. Fedak, Sr.

Frank Grove Mary E. O’Connell Sinkus

Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a Frè-m ak Sè-m yo,

Ki sa W vle de mwen GranMet? Ki kote W vle pou mwen sevi W?

Ki kote mwen kapab chante lwanj W yo? Mwen se mizik W. Mwen se mizik W epi sevant W.

Pandan map chante lwanj W menm jan ak Manman Mari, Mwen rann tet mwen a lespri W "Kite l fe m".

Mo sa yo ki soti nan l'hymme Servant Song ekri par Sr. Donna McGargill, vini nan lespri m pandan ke pawas la ap reflete jodia avek gratitid ministe Diak James Challenger. Jodia nap onore retret li pran de ministe sa a. Nou rekonesan anpil de repons Diak Jim te bay la a kessyon :' ki sa w vle de mwen, GranMet". fe l rive menm jan a lot bon gason nan pawas nou an ki rive odone Diak. Lwa Legliz la egzije ke Diak yo soumet a Evek la let retret yo le yo rive nan laj 75 zan. Aloske Evek O'Connell aksepte let retret Diak Jim Challender, Diak Jim kontinye ap jwi fakilte l yo kom Diak ke pawas la egzije l epi sante l pemet li. Chak ane, Diak retrete yo mande yon renouvelman. Nomalman sa vle di, yon Diak ki an retret menm jan ak yon Pe ki an retret pa kab okipe pos administrativ oswa lot pozisyon. Li lib pou l kontinye ministe diakonal li selon lwazi li oswa kapasite li. Jodia, Diak Jim pral asiste Lames 11:00am a. Apre, anba Legliz la, nap kapab gen opotinite pou nou salye li epi eksprime gratitid nou pou ministe l pandan 13 lane! Nou remesye egalman Madanm li Nancy Challender pou patisipasyon li nan travay Diak Jim nan Legliz la.

GranMet, bay pitit gason W epi fre nou James Kado kouray ak ke kontan

Pou l kapab kontinye sevi W pi plis Konsa plis benediksyon va tonbe sou li.

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!

Parish Office Closing Please note that the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Columbus Day. Enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend!

Month of the Rosary We are grateful to the Rosary-Altar Society, which has made rosaries and prayer guides available to our parishioners. At Our Lady of Sorrows they are at the Shrine of the Blessed Mother; at Saint Anthony Church, they are at the side altar of Our Lady.

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We Salute Our Benefactors… Helping to Keep Catholic Education

Affordable

The Jennie Kelly Tuition Scholarship We are delighted to announce the awarding of five $1,000 scholarships to five families of our school. These were made through the great generosity of Mr. Frank Martucci in loving

memory of his mother, Jennie Kelly. Our parish offers its most sincere thanks to Mr. Martucci for this extraordinary gift by which he wishes to honor his mother and make a quality Catholic education possible for the children of our parish. We ask our parishioners to remember in prayer Mrs. Kelly, who valued the mission of Catholic education.

Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Tuition Assistance Grants

Owing to the generosity of our parishioners through the special “Mission of Our School” envelope for the past few years as well as individual contributions, our parish was pleased

to provide five tuition assistance grants of $1,000 to five families of our school. Thanks to all those who contribute to this fund. In the future the wording on the annual envelope will be more specific—“Tuition Assistance Fund.” This contribution, like all church contributions is tax deductible.

The Sarah Reba Burrichter Tuition Assistance Grants

Owing to the generous bequest of the late Sarah Reba Burrichter, a teacher, our parish was able to award four tuition assistance grants of $500 to four families of our school. Please remember in

your prayers the soul of Ms. Burrichter, whose generosity is helping parents provide a Catholic education for their children.

Seniors’ Activities

Senior Club #1 Senior Club #1 will be having their October luncheon meeting this Wednesday, October 11. Come join us at 1:00 pm. in St. Anthony's Church hall. Please call Jennie (587-7765) to make your sandwich selection. Looking forward to seeing you all. Bring a friend!

Senior Club #2 The next meeting will be on October 17 in the Church Meeting Room. There will be no meetings November through February. For more information, please call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169) for details.

New members are welcome to join our clubs.

3rd Annual O.L.S. Alumni Cocktail Party All Classes Are Invited

Highlighting the “Lucky 7’s” ’67 ’77 ’87 ’97’ ’07 ’17

Please join us on November 17 - 7 to 10 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Gymnasium

Questions? Call Martha Larkin (588-9508)

Religious Education News Welcome back to all Religious Education parents and students. The Religious Education Program is off to a great start with well around 300 students. We have our catechists in place and they are very energetic and ready to share their faith life as well as their knowledge of how God is working through them with your children. This is our third week of classes and things are moving smoothly. Everyone involved in this program—catechist, student, and parent— is challenged by the words and example of Jesus to respect each person’s right to be treated with dignity, respect and love. Parents, thank you for your volunteer help. We need more parents to help, so please sign up today.

Catechists Needed We don’t want to leave anyone out, so we have a great opportunity for you to volunteer in our Religious Education program! Catechists and aides are needed. If you love your faith and are willing to share this faith with children, please call the Office of Religious Education (587-4372).

Sunday 4th grade, 9:30-10:45 AM Wednesday 3rd, 5th and 7th grade, 6:00 – 7:15 PM

The Celebration of Mass with the

Anointing of the Sick

7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18

Our Lady of Sorrows Church By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them.” (CCC 1499)

Who may receive this sacrament?

Those awaiting a surgery of a serious nature.

The elderly who are notably weakened, even if not seriously ill.

Sick children may be strengthened through this anointing.

Our parish invites all those Catholics who may be ill to this sacred encounter that they might know that Christ, who often visited and healed the sick, loves them in their illness.

Caring Hearts Report

During September, 290 hours of service (e.g., visiting, transportation, shopping, reassurance calls, paperwork assistance, outdoor chores, and housekeeping) were provided by 40 volunteers to 50 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 contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Welcome! A warm welcome is extended to new parishioner Jennifer Ricca and her family 4

Join Us for Fatima Rosary Night In observance of the 100th anniversary of the appearances of Our Lady at Fatima, the OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society invites all parishioners to join us for the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 12. Bring your family and friends. Our Lady of Fatima reminds us to pray the Rosary every day for peace and God’s children.

Early Bulletin Deadline The printing company has set an early deadline for the October 15 bulletin. If you have an item that you want to submit for that issue, please email it to dmikics@ols-sa.org no later than noon on Tuesday, October 10. Thank you.

Do You Know… Catholic Social Teaching?

In a world characterized by growing prosperity for some and pervasive poverty for others, Catholic teaching proclaims that a basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt. 25: 31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.

Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions Summary Report, US Catholic Bishops

Register for Intramural Basketball

OLS-SA Intramural Basketball registration for the 2017-2018 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 2018. 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 (331-3608; iacevedo1981@gmail.com).

Monthly Stewardship Report September Revenue

Weekly Collections (previously reported) $71,670 Online Giving (reported on page 3) $7,330 Sep. Rent Income (St. Anthony Campus) $39,724 Total $118,724

Selected September Expenditures Professional Fees (e.g, Architect, Realtor) $7,745 Building Supplies $217 Charity $350 Contracted Cleaning (Churches/Offices) $2,433 Contracted Services (Grounds) $3,796 Contracted Svcs/Equip/DP/Pest Control $10,262 Deacon Retreat $210 Deacon Convocation $650 Diocese of Trenton (DoT) Assessments (Partial Payment; Balance $99,738) $23,017 General Office Supplies & Reference Mtls $822 Household $2,678 Lay Employee Benefits $432 Liturgical Supplies/Repairs $2,886 Monitor $123 Music $150 Payroll $47,461 Religious Education $348 Repairs/Equipment/Painting (All Sites) $1,289 Subsidy to OLS School for Lay Benefits $13,121 Subsidy to OLS School $2,204 Utilities $8,683 Youth Group $4,511 Total $133,387

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Parish School News What a beautiful start to October! Not only are the leaves changing, but we already see growth and changes in our students. The Pre – K and Kindergarten students are now familiar with the school, and say hello to everyone as they navigate the hallways. We feel like they have adjusted beautifully and have been here longer than four weeks. Their excitement at all new things is contagious, and we are always peeking in on them to see what new and exciting things they are learning. The sixth graders are now ready to handle a new instrument, and they received them this week—the ukulele! This is the first group of students to ever try playing this instrument at Our Lady of Sorrows. With a little help from Mr. Kemmey (of course!), they have already learned how to tune them, and then jumped right in to playing the chords. We can’t wait to hear their first song—keep practicing sixth grade! Continuing with our commitment to service, all the students have written letters or cards to, or drawn pictures for, a deployed unit of marines. Each child has echoed the same sentiment: thank you for all you have done to protect us and our great country. We wanted to share with these brave men and women how much we respect them, honor them, and look forward to their safe return home. It is a wonderful lesson to learn, and we are truly grateful for their service.

We also send out a thank you to the National Junior Honor Society and the Student Council for spearheading a collection of hygiene items for those affected by the hurricanes. They were able to collect some basic items such as toothpaste, band aids, combs/brushes, detergent, and trash bags, which will be sent to aid those who have lost everything. Here is a look at some of the collected items they have collected.

As this week comes to a close, we pray for those affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas. Words are so difficult when children ask why and how; there are no easy answers. Our thoughts and prayers go to all those affected by this senseless violence, and we ask God for peace as we move through these days. Peace and blessings, Maureen Tuohy, Principal

Sanctuary Lamps

At Our Lady of Sorrows One lamp burns in loving memory of

James Fennelli at the request of his wife Elaine.

The other lamp is lit in loving memory of Giulio Zeppieri

at the request of the Zomparelli Family.

Cheer Coaches Wanted OLS-SA Sports is looking for someone who is energetic, has spirit and is willing to have fun! If that describes you, please send an email to romeojr@laurente.com.

Morning of Renewal For Ushers and Members of the Liturgical and Music Ministries

October 14 Our Lady of Sorrows Campus

Topic: A Call to Serve Speaker: Fr. Eugene Savarimuthu

Pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Tamil Nadu, India

The morning will begin with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by a light breakfast. Fr. Gene will then share his thoughts on the day’s topic and the event will end by noon.

To register for this special day, please call the parish office (587-4372) October 10.

October Count At all Masses during the next two weekends (October 14-15 & 21-22), we shall be recording attendance. These statistics are mandated by the Diocese and are useful for diocesan and parish planning. The ushers will be “counting” during the first reading. I know that they will be careful not to be too distracting to the assembly.

God Bless Our Newly Baptized Theodore Bradford Cooper

Ella Alexandra Dorsey Baylor Cary Kobylarz

Carlo Pasquale Mancuso Aurora Lorraine Pointin Sophia Grace Snook

Holy Name Society News

The Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Holy Name Society's first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the church library. The officers welcome back returning members, and invite all men of the parish to join them. The topic for discussion from Christopher News Notes will be “Accepting that God Loves You.”

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Thought-Full Thursdays

An Adult Faith Formation Series Fall 2017 7:00 p.m.

Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows

“Thought-Full Thursdays” Fall Program is a series of presentations designed to enlighten the faithful and provide an opportunity for spiritual growth and development. The challenge for being Catholic in the 21st Century is to be informed and to maintain our faith with an open heart and mind. This fall, the series will focus on the Sacraments of the Church and how they affect the spiritual journey of each of God’s children. Join us for any or all of these thought-filled sessions:

October 12 The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation – Sacraments of Initiation Presenter: Josue Arriola, Director of Evangelization and Family Life, Diocese of Trenton

October 19 The Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony – Sacraments of Service Presenter: Fr. Jim Grogan, Administrator, The Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven, N.J.

October 26 The Sacraments of Penance and Anointing of the Sick – Sacraments of Healing Presenter: To Be Announced

Rosary Altar Society News The Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 16, in the Church Meeting Room. 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, please contact Joyce Farina at 888-0437. If you have any completed prayer shawls or if you wish to donate yarn, call Joyce and she will make arrangements to meet with you. We also ask that you refrain from dropping off any completed prayer shawls or yarn at the parish office; instead, call Joyce.

Please Pray for the Sick John Arnone Eileen Haller June Perrine Brendan Betger John Haller Isabella Petrino Cat Betger Joan Holman Tom Plantier Nate Betger Lisa Hovemeyer Philip Porcari Jane Warner Brown Arlene Ialacci Rose Salvatore John Carbonara JoAnn Jasinski Michelle Schulz Fran Chiorello Bernadette Lecato David Smith Maria Corbett Domenic Lipari James Smith Ryan Cromwell Robert Marino Liliane Springer Luke Deidloff Tom Mathews Richard Springer Ted Dolci Larry Monte Janice Sprink Bill Doran Cheryl Noon Sue Stuono Eileen Evans Tom Noon Mike Susko Suzanne Figueroa Arthur Nurko Lisa Tighue Keith Gerner Charlotte Nurko Josephine Terlecki George Gushue Joseph O'Hara Tom Valatka

Fatima Centennial The Gift of a Plenary Indulgence

Pope Francis has granted the faithful the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence* during the centennial celebration the Fatima apparitions. There are 3 ways to obtain the plenary indulgence: 1. Make a pilgrimage to the Fatima Shrine in Portugal. 2. Visit any church where the image of Our Lady of Fatima is exposed on the days of the anniversary of the apparitions, the 13th of each month from May through October 2017. 3. The elderly and infirm may unite themselves spiritually to the celebrations of the 13th of each month from May to October 2017. The faithful who follow one of these three ways must also fulfill the ordinary conditions: Go to Confession and Communion Be interiorly detached from sin Pray for the intentions of the Pope Recite the Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, & Glory Be They should also pray before the image of our Lady of

Fatima invoking her help * "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints." (Canon 992 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1471) A plenary indulgence is a complete remission of temporal punishment due to sins and is limited to one per day. An image of Our Lady of Fatima will be exposed in the Sanctuary (SAC) and at the Shrine of Our Lady (OLS) during the Centennial.

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.

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. Please make sure to join us on Thursday, October 12, for our last Fatima Rosary Night.

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 3rd World missions, the military, and the First Communicants.

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October . . . Taking Up the Rosary The rosary is the book of the blind, where souls see and there enact

the greatest drama of love the world has ever known; it is the book of the simple,

which initiates them into mysteries and knowledge more satisfying than the education of other men;

it is the book of the aged, whose eyes close upon the shadow of this world,

and open on the substance of the next. The power of the rosary is beyond description.

Ven. Fulton J.Sheen

AROUND THE DIOCESE

An Invitation to a Mass & Healing Service Carmelo Cortez, a visionary from the Philippines, will be visiting St. Gregory the Great Church (4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square) on Monday, October 9, to perform a healing service. Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. and the Healing Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Brother Carmelo’ or simply ‘Carmelo’ is widely known for white rose petals that he prays over the sick and amazingly shows different etched images on them after just a few seconds. He believes that through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, of the Eucharist and of Grace, God uses him to bring His grace of healing to the sick. We invite you then to come and be healed. Note: Please bring a fresh white rose flower or two with you when you come as he would need them for this healing service.

Pre-Advent Day of Reflection Maris Stella Retreat Center in Harvey Cedars (on Long Beach Island) will offer An Advent Journey with Meditation, Media and Movement on Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring bag lunch, drinks and snacks provided. The cost is $50; limited overnight accommodations available at an additional cost. Registration and a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $15 is due by November 5. For more information or to register, contact Sr. Pat (494-2917; pdotzauer@comcast.net.

You’re Invited St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church in Yardley, PA, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions by offering Living the Message of Fatima in the Light of Divine Mercy. The program that will take place on Friday, October 13, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. will feature the Rosary, Adoration, Music, a talk, and Benediction. Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, of Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge (MA), will be the celebrant and guest speaker at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, October 14. Mass will be followed by the Chaplet. Refreshments will conclude each event.

Seeking the Face of Jesus Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be hosting a Holy Hour from 7 to 8 PM in the Chapel at St. Gregory the Great Church (4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square) )on October18 and the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our focus is the healing power of Jesus in the Eucharist. After the Holy Hour there are prayer teams available for individual prayer. Come to restore and renew your relationship with Christ and to experience God’s healing love. Music with Shepherd’s Keep. Confessions available in Church from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Rosary is recited at 6:30 PM in the Chapel. All are welcome!

St. Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center Box 392, Rancocas, NJ 08073

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Personal Retreat Day Wed, Oct 11; 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM; $10 ($40 with spiritual direction); please bring a bag lunch. Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer, and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together.

Silent Directed Retreat Weekend 7:00 PM Friday, Oct 20 to 1:00 PM Sunday, Oct. 22; $130 ($50 non-refundable deposit due with registration) Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray. A weekend directed retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which silence and rest restore your body and God revives your soul. Liturgy, spiritual direction, and optional contemplative prayer periods are included.

Tuesday Morning Sabbath Time: Finding God in Creation Tue, Oct 10; 9:30 AM– 1:00 PM; $20 (includes lunch) We will enter into this retreat by praying together St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun to set the tone for the morning. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy the natural beauty of Francis House by using the labyrinth, the portiuncula (our outdoor chapel), and the woods for your meeting places with God. Do you need some time away with yourself and God? How about taking a Tuesday Morning Sabbath? A delicious lunch follows.

Pivotal Players: Liturgy, Dinner, and a Film Sat, Oct 14; 5 – 8 PM; $25; limited to 12 people After liturgy and dinner, we will view one segment of Pivotal Players, a multi-part film series by Bishop Robert Barron, which illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the church, but changed the course of civilization. The film features St. Thomas Aquinas.

Thank you, Deacon Jim!

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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 08620

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 588-0890 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 _____________

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OLS PTA's Annual Knight to Remember Tricky Tray

The Our Lady of Sorrows PTA proudly presents our 2017 Knight to Remember Tricky Tray on October 20 at Stone Terrace by John Henry's. Your admission includes 4-station cocktail party menu, a 2-hour beer & wine open bar (cash bar available after the 2 hours), coffee/tea/soda, and dessert. Our Knight to Remember will offer a number of fun and unique items for raffle to raise money for our school. The live event will include over 150 baskets for our tricky tray raffle and a Super 50/50!

Tickets Are Limited! Date and Time: Friday, October 20, 6:30 – 10:30 PM Location: The Stone Terrace by John Henry's, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, NJ 08610

Ticket price - $75 per person Orders can be placed via www.Eventbrite.com (search for “Knight to Remember”) or by use of the form below. Please send form orders to: OLS PTA, Our Lady of Sorrows School, 3800 E. State Street Ext, Hamilton, NJ 08619. Please make checks payable to OLS PTA.

Order Form for OLS PTA’s 2017 Knight to Remember Name: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________ OLS School Family? Y N If yes, family name ______________________________ _____ tickets x $75 each = ___________ enclosed Thank you for your support! Clothing and Housewares Drive This Weekend at Our Lady of Sorrows

The Social Justice Committee of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony will hold a clothing and housewares drive to benefit Better Community Housing of Trenton at Our Lady of Sorrows this weekend. Next weekend (October 14-15), the drive will be at St. Anthony.

Examples of housewares needed include: dishes, pots & pans, silverware, drinking glasses, kitchen gadgets &

utensils, sheets, blankets, bedspreads, curtains, and small appliances (in excellent working condition).

A truck will be parked in the church’s parking lot on its designated weekend to accept your donations of new or gently used clothing and housewares. Please call Kathy McGlinchy (890-8244) if you have any questions.

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