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, SEPTEMBER 17, 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, SEP 18 OLS 7 AM Special Intention ~ J Perrine June Helen Hofmann ~ T Moffat SA 8 AM Mary Ann Massi ~ Family Paul T Grant ~ K & P Kalinowski and family TUE, SEP 19—ST JANUARIUS OLS 7 AM Dennis Sullivan ~ wife Mary Ann & family Joan Rosenberg ~ T Moffat SA 8 AM Msgr Joseph L Ferrante ~ Parish Michael Brancolino Jr ~ M/M B Gioe WED, SEP 20—STS ANDREW KIM TAE-GŎN AND PAUL CHŎNG HA-SANG & COMPANIONS OLS 7 AM Michele Michalak ~ Barbara, Lisa, & Billy Jane Horas ~ M & B Pfeffer THU, SEP 21—ST. MATTHEW OLS 7 AM Nancy Natale ~ M M Anderson, twin sister Theresa M Heeney ~ M & B Pfeffer SA 8 AM Vito Annaccarato ~ L Luciano Children in the Womb ~ Hamilton KoC 6213 FRI, SEP 22 OLS 7 AM Jennie Amico ~ Stewart Family David Fisher ~ D Koval SA 8 AM Al Booth ~ C Bryce Santa Cancel ~ Children OLS 8:15 AM School Mass SAT, SEP 23—ST PIUS OF PIETRELCINA OLS 9 AM Soonyi Whalen ~ P & G Burton Catherine Wolak ~ T Butera SA 4 PM Gerald Nicolini Jr ~ M & N Duffy Msgr Joseph C Shenrock ~ J Troiani Helen Cauthon ~ G & D Boccanfuso OLS 5 PM William T Schultze ~ J & D Fraytak Leonard A Bauersachs ~ C Gaydos Beatrice Pontani ~ M Pizzuti & R Argenzio SUN, SEP 24—25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OLS 8 AM Raymond Spatola ~ G & J Genovay Sr Josephine Calo ~ M Halasz Leonard Bauersachs ~ J Bennett SA 9:30 AM James Erwin ~ Carolyn Hawkes Nancy Ames ~ P Crawford Noah Carroll McRae ~ Bennett Family OLS 11 AM Joseph Gais ~ Daughter Rosemarie Virginia DiMemmo Urlick ~ Family Carol Amico ~ Family SA 6:30 PM For the People of the Parish

Mission 2017… What do you recall? Where are you now? Where do you want to be? If you’d like to delve deeper into the insights gained from the Cohort Parish Mission of 2017 with Fr. Larry Richards, or if you’d like some help to remember the key points of the mission, join us for a Mission Follow-Up Meeting on Monday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the OLS Church Hall. For more information, call Lea (588-9279) or Barbara (587-0759).

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. PLEASE NOTE — 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: Happy Feast Day! Today our parish celebrates its patronal feast, imploring Our Lady of Sorrows to continue to watch over our community and its mission. United to this work of intercession on our behalf is of course the ever faithful Saint Anthony of Padua. It is a prayer of special joy, solemn prayer and community fellowship as we celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and also enjoy our annual parish picnic!

Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord, you remained faithful with the disciples fled.

Just as you believed the angel’s incredible message— that you would become the Mother of the Most High,

so too you believed at the hour of his greatest abasement. In this way, at the hour of the Cross,

at the hour of the world’s darkest night, you became the Mother of all believers,

the Mother of the Church. We beg you: teach us to believe,

and grant that our faith may bear fruit in courageous service

and be the sign of a love ever ready to share suffering and to offer assistance.

Pope Benedict XVI With affection, Msgr. Gervasio

Stewardship Report Weekly Collection: Sept. 3 (corrected) $21,836 Weekly Collection: Sept. 10 $17,858 Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Collection - An additional $2,892 was received, bringing total as of 9/11/17 to: $6,570 Summer Project (as of 9/11/17) $34,627

Catechetical Sunday—September 17

Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday and impart a special blessing to our catechists as they begin a new year. How grateful we are that so many of our parishioners devote themselves to this important ministry of the Church—to share the faith with our young members. The 2017 Catechetical Sunday theme is Living as Missionary Disciples. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.

Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a Frè-m ak Sè-m yo: Bonne fete! Jodia pawas nou an ap selebre fet patronal li, pandan nap enplore Notre Dame des douleurs pou L kontinye veye sou kominote nou an ak misyon li, St Antoine de padue menm jan an ansanm ak Notre Dame des douleurs, ap entesede pou nou nan travay sa a.Yon lapriye espesyal, yon lapriye solanel ak yon kominote de kominyon pandan nap selebre Sakrifis Lames la epi fe ke nou kontan nan bel piknik pawasyal nou fe chak ane a!

Mari W sen, W se Manman Bondye, W te rete fidel ak disip yo ki te nan kache. Menm jan W te kwe nan mesaj enkwayab lanj lan Ke W tap vinn Manman Sove a,

Menm jan W te kwe nan moman pi gwo abesman. Li yo Nan fason sa a, nan moman Jezi te kloure sou bwa la kwa,

Moman ki pi tris depi lemond est mond, W vinn tounen Manman tout moun ki kwe,

Manman Legliz la. Nou ape lapriye W: aprann nou kwe,

Epi akode ke lafwa nou kapab pote anpil fwi Nan fe travay la tout bon vre.

Epi pou nou genyen renmen nan ke nou, yon renmen ki toujou pre a pataje moun ki nan soufrans,

Epi ofri asistans nou. Pape Benoit XVI

Avèk afeksyon, Msgr Gervasio

Don't Forget! Our Annual Parish Picnic is this Sunday, September 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Bring your seating and a dessert and/or side dish to share. The parish will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, beverages, and lots of other goodies. Get together with your fellow parishioners and enjoy DJ music, balloons, games, prizes, and so much more!

Bible Study Groups Resume Meeting Monday Night Bible Study resumed meeting on September 18 at 7:30 PM in the Church Library. For information, please contact Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

The Last Monday of the Month Afternoon Bible Study will resume meeting on September 25 at 1 PM in the Church Library. For information, please contact Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

Social Justice Invites You The Social Justice Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. New members are welcome. The Committee is in need of two people to help in November and December with the administration of the of the Adopt-a-Child program. Basic computer and Excel Spreadsheet knowledge is required. Training will be provided. Please contact Kathy McGlinchy (890-8244; klm76@optonline) for additional information.

Pray for Our Beloved Deceased Kathleen A Lynch

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Youth Ministry leader Leonidas Aliaga (foreground), Max, Joseph, and Amanda attended the BOLD retreat held last weekend.

Children's Liturgy Starts This Sunday

Our special Liturgy of the Word for children in grades K-4 begins on September 17 at the 11:00 Mass. Join us as we process downstairs to share God's Word! If you have questions or are an adult or middle/high school student who might be interested in helping, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Stewardship Report Weekly Collections* $71,547 Online Giving* $6,335 Aug. Rent Income (St. Anthony Campus) $39,724 Total $117,606 *Previously reported

Select August Expenditures Advertisements $515 Professional Fees (e.g, Accountant, Realtor) $8,658 Contracted Service Cleaning Churches $6,847 Contracted Services Grounds $3,795 Contracted Services (e.g., Equip, DP, Pest Ctl) $5,454 Diocese of Trenton Partial Payment on Assessments $38,361 Extra Clergy $445 Flowers $75 General Office Supplies $651 Household (3 priests) $4,064 Lay Employee Benefits $60,855 Liturgical Supplies/Repairs $5,203 Monitor $123 Music $375 Other Professional Fees/Permits $7,751 Payroll for Staff $35,175 Religious Education $9,850 Repairs/Equipment/Painting $1,143 Subsidy to OLS School for Lay Benefits $58,895 Subsidy to OLS School $450 Utilities $9,527 Youth Group $4,579 Total $263,001

October 14 Special Day of Renewal For Ushers and Members of

Liturgical and Music Ministries

Bible Study Groups Resume Meeting Monday Night Bible Study will resume meeting on September 18 at 7:30 PM in the Church Library. For information, please contact Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

The Last Monday of the Month Afternoon Bible Study will resume meeting on September 26 at 1 PM in the Church Library. For information, please ccontact Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

The Blessing of Pets This custom, conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, will take place in our parish at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. (Rain date/time: 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 5). All parishioners are invited to bring their pets to the Peace Garden at Our Lady of Sorrows (outside, to the left of the Lower Church Hall doors) for this special blessing. As Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M., expressed, “The love we give to a pet, and receive from a pet, can draw us into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to our creator.”

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BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

2017-2018 OLS-SA CYO Basketball Tryout Schedule

Open to all OLS students and OLS-SA CCD students Must attend at least 2 tryouts Tryouts held at the OLS Gym

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys Varsity Contact: Dave Larkin Grades 7 and 8 dcjlarkin1@gmail.com October: 1 Sun 5:00-7:00 PM 2 Mon 8:15-9:45 PM 3 Tue 7:00-9:00 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Varsity Boys Contact: Nick Commiso Grades 4, 5, and 6 nick5914@aol.com September: 18 Mon 8:00-9:30 PM 22 Fri 6:00-8:00 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freshmen Boys Contact: Sandra Kantor Grades 2, 3, and 4 northstar1977@gmail.com September: 20 Wed 7:00-8:30 PM 24 Sun 3:00-5:00 PM 26 Tue 5:00-7:00 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Varsity Girls Contact: Tom Carella Grades 7 and 8 tscarella@optonline.net September: 20 Wed 8:30-9:45 PM 22 Fri 8:00-9:30 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Varsity Girls Contact: Joan Carella Grades 5 and 6 tweety.j13c@gmail.com September: 26 Tue 7:00-8:15 PM 28 Thu 5:30-7:00 PM 30 Sat 11:00 AM-12:30 PM October: 7 Sat 11:00 AM-12:30 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freshmen Girls Contact: Joan Carella Grades 2, 3, and 4 tweety.j13c@gmail.com September: 30 Sat 9:30-11:00 AM October: 5 Thu 5:30-7:00 PM 7 Sat 9:30-11:00 AM

School Cafeteria Job Opportunity The kitchen has an immediate opening. The hours are from 9-1, Monday thru Friday. No nights, no weekends, and no holidays and off for the entire summer. This is an excellent job for parents with school age children as well as retirees looking for a little extra money and something to fill their day. If interested please call Connie Joerg at 609-410-2914 or Pat Gould at 609-410-6740.

3rd Annual Cocktail Party 11 – 17 - 2017

“Lucky 7’s”

Details coming soon.

Rosary Altar Society News The Rosary Altar Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 18, in the Church Meeting Room. Prayer shawls are made for patients in area hospital, 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, and instead, call Joyce.

13th Annual Regional Rosary Altar Mass—Msgr. Gervasio will be joined by area priests, deacons, and sisters on Saturday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Church to celebrate the Thirteenth Annual Regional Rosary Altar Society Mass. All active and inactive rosarians are invited to this special celebration of unity and devotion to the Blessed Mother. Recitation of the rosary will begin at 8:15 a.m. Following Mass, a continental breakfast will be held in the lower church hall. Please contact Natalie Baranowski (649-4684) by September 20 for reservations and further information.

Have You Enrolled Your Preschooler

or Kindergartener in "Cherubs?"

What is Cherubs? Cherubs is the name of our early childhood religious education program for three-, four-, and five-year-olds.

When are classes? Cherubs sessions are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 from October to May.

Where are the classes held? Cherubs classes are held in the parish elementary school building in ‘age appropriate’ classroom settings.

What about class size? Cherubs class sizes are usually small (8-12 children) so learning opportunities are optimal.

Why send my child to this program? Children who attend early childhood religious education classes are better prepared to begin formal religious education classes in first grade. During Cherubs classes, the children are introduced to Scripture stories, songs, prayers, and practices, as well as fun-filled, faith-filled crafts and activities.

Where do I sign my child up? The Religious Education Office of the Parish has all the details. Please call 587-4372 to obtain registration forms or download them from www.ols-sa.org.

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Looking for a Good Home The items pictured below are available for a small donation. The rocking chairs are adult size. The train table, which includes a box of trains/track/bridges) is about 4 feet long and 2½ feet wide and stands about 2 feet high. The appliances are older, but work. If interested, please call OLS School (587-4140) for details.

God Bless Our Newly Baptized Michael Anthony Morin

Valentina Angelina Pandolfi Kameron Soto

Klariene Solmari Soto

Clean Out Your Closets; Clear Out Your Clutter

The Social Justice Committee of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony will hold a clothing and housewares drive at Our Lady of

Sorrows on the weekend of October 7-8 and on the weekend of October 14-15 at St.

Anthony to benefit Better Community Housing of Trenton.

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 parking lot at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and St. Anthony Church on their 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.

Welcome!

New Parishioners—Jessica & Anthony Bijaczyk Mahogany & Marquan Marfan

Laura & Clinton Weber

New School Family—Mr. Richard Young & Ms. Jaclyn Lachman and their son, Skyler Young (Pre-K 4)

Weekly OLS School News It has been a terrific 2nd week of school! As we began our first full week of classes, you could feel the enthusiasm and energy in the building. The students look terrific in their updated school uniforms, and everyone is settling into the school routine. Our preschool students have been outstanding examples of the joy we feel in the building. They are always excited to take a walk in the building, and their classroom activities show how much fun learning can be! The kindergarten students have already learned how to walk quietly in the hall, how to work in their groups and take turns at their tables, and what cool things they can learn in computer, PE, Art, and Spanish can be! The picture below shows the 2nd grade identifying and searching for vocabulary new vocabulary words—and it is impressive to see them succeed so quickly.

With the beautiful weather the students were able to get outside at recess and enjoy our playground and fields. The 6th graders really know how to play soccer, and the 8th grade boys demonstrated their basketball skills on a daily basis. Take a look at the picture and you can see their determination!

We ended the week with our first school mass honoring our Patroness, Our Lady of Sorrows. It was a beautiful tribute to Mary, led by the 8th grade class and their homeroom teacher, Mrs. Emde. This mass is always a joyous way to begin the school year. Next week we will begin our Friday weekly mass at 8:15 a.m. Please feel free to join us as we gather to worship as a school and parish community.

Peace and blessings, Mrs. Maureen Tuohy, Principal

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OLS PTA Seeking Donations The Our Lady of Sorrows PTA is hosting our annual Knight to Remember auction on October 20 at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton. Last year our auction was very successful, raising more than $18,000 to support our school. We hope that you will join us in supporting us by donating NEW ITEMS for our event. If you have any gifts you are not able to use or return, we are happy to take them for our auction. If you have a donation, please contact us to arrange for pick-up or drop off at the OLS School Office by September 15. On behalf of the students at Our Lady of Sorrows, thank you very much for your support. Questions? Please feel free to contact Georgia Baker (olspta@gmail.com; 802-6543).

Remember those Less Fortunate “A life not lived for others is not a life.”

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta 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 2nd and 4th 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.

Seniors’ Activities

Senior Club #1 Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11, at 1:00 p. m. in St. Anthony's Church hall. Hope to see you there!

Senior Club #2 The club holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of most months at 1 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. The next meetings will be on September 19 and October 3 & 17. There will be no meetings November through February. For more information, please call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169) for details.

There will not be a bus trip in September. Due to lack of participation, all Atlantic City bus trips are suspended until further notice. If we go, it will be to Resorts Casino. If interested, please call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169) for details.

New members are welcome to join our clubs.

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.

Last Chance! Our 23rd Annual Golf Classic takes place this Wednesday, September 20, at Mercer Oaks West Golf Course. The $135 entry fee covers 18 holes of golf, a cart, tee gift package, lunch, cocktails, dinner, and prizes. To register as a golfer or for more information about attending the dinner, please call Fred Brodzinski (306-3096).

Reading Group to Resume Meeting on September 21

From the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and Signs of Life comes an illuminating work that unlocks the many mysteries of the Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist……Google Books

The OLS-SA Reading Group will be reading Scott Hahn’s Consuming the Word for our first

book of the new academic year. Why not join us in our study of this important book on one of the major foundations of our faith. The group will meet every other Thursday night at 7:00 in the Church Library beginning on September 21. Should you have any questions feel free to contact Judy Kolpack (587-3873; al-judy@msn.com) or Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

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.

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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. I Love Coming to Mass… I Just Wish I Could Hear Better!

Help May Be on the Way…. Despite numerous upgrades to the sound system, acoustics remain a challenge at St. Anthony Church. Not a few people struggle to hear clearly which makes full participation at Mass frustrating. Help may be on the way! Monte Bros. Sound Systems, New York, has provided a way to address the challenge! The parish would be willing to have installed a hearing assistance receiver that will activate a parishioner’s personal neck Loop/Lanyand with earplugs. In order to keep costs down and preserve the devices’ sanitary use, we would ask those parishioners interested to purchase their own device. This would be ordered through the parish, at cost, and would be credited as a church contribution. Before going forward with the installation, we would like to gauge the level of interest there is. The personal device with ear buds would cost $ 171. The personal device for those with hearing aids would be $201. We hope people would find this a worthwhile investment! Please indicate your interest by returning the form below or by sending an email to Monsignor Gervasio at TGervasio@ols-sa.org. I would be interested in purchasing a personal hearing device for use at St. Anthony Church Name _____________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________

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

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Hurricane Relief Effort Born through Superstorm Sandy, St. Robert Bellarmine’s Help Center is now accepting a variety of donations that will be given to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. If you can help, please visit www.strobert.com and click on SRB Help Center Hurricane Relief Collection for a list of items needed and drop-off information.

Saturday, September 30

9 a.m. to Noon Schedule of Events

9 to 10 a.m.: Check-in and t-shirt pick-up

10 a.m. to Noon: Walk of Hope

Location: Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Course length: 3.1 miles (with optional 1- and 2-mile walks) Registration fee: $25 (18 years and older); FREE (17 and under) Looking to support Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton? Be a part of the Walk of Hope! The walk will be held rain or shine. For details and sponsorship information contact Jenn Leip (394-5181, ext. 1137; jleip@cctrenton.org). Come to Know Notre Dame High School...

Our Annual Open House For prospective students & parents on

Thursday evening, October 5 7 - 9 p.m.

To register online, visit www.ndnj.org; for additional information, please call the

Admissions Office at 882-7900, ext. 130/183

Iron Mikes Classes of 1976- 1979 Reunion Join us for a Saint Anthony High School Class Reunion on Saturday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at Stone Terrace (in Hamilton). The ticket cost of $79 per person covers dinner, open bar, DJ, dancing and fun! Email SAHS-76.77.78.79-classreunion@hotmail.com for additional information and reservations.

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O F F I C E O F THE B I S HO P I am so very grateful to all those who shared so generously with the victims of Hurricane Harvey in the recent (9/2-3/17) parish collection throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Keep your prayers going!

For those who missed the opportunity or who wish to contribute personally toward Hurricane Irma Relief, please send your contributions directly to Catholic Charities USA (see below). 100% of proceeds will go directly to relief efforts in the affected areas.

Gratefully yours in the Lord,

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D. Bishop of Trenton

Donate by Mail: Please make your check payable to Catholic Charities USA (name particular hurricane) and mail your check to: Catholic Charities USA, PO Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066

Donate Online: https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/

Donate by Phone: 1-800-919-9338

A Prayer for Recovery after Disaster God our Father, in the wake of disaster, visit our places of

desolation with your consolation. Bring strength to the weary and courage to those who feel

overwhelmed. We believe that you hold our concerns in your Fatherly care, and

that you entrust us to one another as sisters and brothers. Mobilize your people near and far to feed the hungry, shelter the

displaced, and protect those in deepest poverty. As we rebuild what is ruined, may we recover together as a

stronger community. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Tuesday Night Live on Religious Liberty St. Gregory the Great (4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square), presents the new season of Tuesday Night Live adult faith presentations beginning on Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. The series kicks off with The Good, the Bad, and the Anxious: Recent and Pending Supreme Court Decisions on Religious Liberty with Matthew Franck (director of the Simon Center on Religion and the Constitution at the Witherspoon Institute).

THS Class of ’52 to Reunite this Year The Trenton High School Class of 1952 will hold its 65th class reunion on October 27, at Stone Terrace by John Henry in Hamilton. Please call Estelle at 586-0503 for details.

Introduction to the New Testament Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville Begins on Wednesday, September 27

Discover how to read the New Testament writings intelligently. Learn more about how the New Testament writings came to be

written and the messages that they were intended to communicate to the Christians of their time.

Find out more about the message of Jesus in the New Testament and how the messages came to be interpreted and re-interpreted with the various writings of the New Testament

Join a reflective, friendly group of people for a great educational and inspiring experience.

This weekly study course, facilitated by Saint Ann parishioner Fred Vasapolli, MTH, MA, aims at assisting participants to read the scriptures intelligently, within the historical context in which they were written. It will be offered in two optional formats for participants: Format 1: A weekly class on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Format 2: One class per month on the last Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Required Reading: Introduction to the New Testament by Dr. Pheme Perkins, Dean of Scriptural Theology at Boston College. Bring your bible. Registration fee is $35 which includes the textbook; registration forms are available at St. Ann’s Faith Development Center’s Welcome Desk. For more information or to register, contact Gary Maccaroni (882-6491, ext. 116; gmacc@churchofsaintann.net).

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Food Pantry Partnership—A Work of Our Cohort

Our weekly practice of bringing donations of food for the needy is a concrete way to fulfill the corporal work of mercy “to feed the hungry.” We would like to expand this good work by partnering with the parishes of St. Gregory the Great and St. Raphael-Holy Angels to support the Food Pantry that operates at St. Raphael Campus.

Beginning September 17, receptacles will be located at the doors of our churches for specific non-perishable food items and toiletries. It our hope that our participation in this effort will be a great help to meeting the needs of those who don’t have enough to eat or who lack financial resources. We shall also continue to provide assistance to Trenton’s Mount Carmel Guild.

Below are items requested per month.

Thanks for your generous support of this effort!

September: Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Cake Mixes October: Stuffing, Instant Potatoes

November: Cookies, Canned Soups, Coffee, Tea

December: Hot Cocoa Mixes, Oatmeal, Cereal

January: Noodles, Rice, Beans, Mac & Cheese

February: Hand Lotions, Soap, Shampoo

March: Canned Fruit, Tuna, SpaghettiOs

April: Cake Mixes, Jell-O, Pudding Mixes

May: Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables

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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: September 28 The Sacraments and Scripture Presenter: Fr. Garry Koch Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel, N.J.; Columnist for The Monitor October 5 Holy Eucharist – Sacrament of Initiation Presenter: To Be Announced 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

Enhancing Our School’s Life in the Spirit

We are pleased to announce that as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen our school’s program of spiritual and catechetical formation, we have arranged that our students attend Mass weekly rather than just monthly. Beginning September 22, an additional Mass will be offered on Fridays at 8:15 a.m. at Our

Lady of Sorrows Church when school is in session

Masses on the First Fridays of the month will be given special emphasis with the students participating in various ways while the Masses of the other Fridays will take

on a simpler celebration. The celebrant will offer a brief homily. It is our hope attending Mass more frequently our students will become more familiar with the Sacrifice of the Mass and that their love for the Lord will grow ever stronger.

All parishioners are welcome to these Friday Masses during the school year.

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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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You're Invited! CUB SCOUT OPEN HOUSE

OLS-SA Pack 38

Who: Boys in grades K-5 When: Friday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Our Lady of Sorrows – Church Hall

What can I expect at this meeting? We will conduct a typical monthly meeting followed by an informational session for all new parents. The boys will head outside for fun and games with scouts who have been through the ranks to show them the fun things we do.

- Games & prizes!

- Snacks!

- Sing-alongs and skits!

For more information, call: Pack 38 Cubmaster Damian

609-802-4054

What's scouting all about? - Promote character & citizenship - Experience pride & teamwork - Develop physical & mental

fitness - Make life-long friends

What are the activities?

- Sleep-outs! - Fall bonfire party at Snipes Farm - Learning trips to museums - Pinewood Derby competitions

and more… Visit us online at www.pack38olssa.org

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Mercer County CYO 2017 Cross Country Meet

Saturday, October 14 TIME: 10:30 AM Registration 11:00 AM Start of the JV Meet followed by the Varsity Meet LOCATION: Mercer County Park (Use the parking lot by soccer fields # 3-9) DISTANCE: Junior Varsity Course Approximately 1.25 Miles Varsity Course Approximately 2.25 Miles COST: $10 per participant The CYO Cross Country Meet is open to all youth who are eligible (based on the Diocese of Trenton, Mercer County Athletic Guidelines) for their Catholic school or parish. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each of the following divisions:

Girls Junior Varsity Boys Junior Varsity Girls Varsity Boys Varsity

Participants who reach their 15th birthday prior to September 1st of the current school year or are in 7th or 8th grade will be participating in the Varsity Division. Participants who are under the age of 13 years before September 1st of the current school year & still in 6th grade or under will participate in the Junior Varsity Division. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, please call (609) 396-8383 x 14. Please complete the form and waiver form* with your check or money order and return to: Mercer County CYO, Attn: Quincy Walzer, 920 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08611

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Date of Birth: _________________________________ JV / V ___________________ Grade: _______________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ____________________________________________ / ____________________ / ___________ Parish / School: ______________________________________________________________________________

* All forms are available on www.ols-sa.org.

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