The Parish Family of

OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY

Two Churches One Family

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

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday ...................................................................... 4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS) Sunday........................................................................................8:00 & 10:00 am (SA), 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am (OLS) Creole Mass: 6:30 pm (SA)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy Day........................................................................................7:00 pm (SA) Holy Day12:15 pm (SA), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA), 7:00 am & 7:00 pm (OLS)

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday........................................................7:00 am (OLS), 8:00 am (SA) Wednesday ...............................................................................6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Saturday .................................................................................................... 9:00 am (OLS) Civil Holiday Masses as Announced

ROSARY Monday - Friday........................................................................................7:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, January - June .............................................9:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, July - December....................................... 8:30 am (OLS)

WEEKLY NOVENAE Miraculous Medal...................................... Mondays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA) St. Anthony ................................................... Tuesdays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA)

BAPTISMS 1st Sunday ....... 11:00 am (SA) 3rd Saturday .......10:00 am (Creole) (SA) 2nd & 3rd Sundays ............................................................................ 12:15 pm (OLS)

RECONCILIATION Saturday ............................................3:00 - 3:45 pm (SA), 3:45 - 4:30 pm (OLS) Also by appointment

Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext.

St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue

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

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

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

Donald E. Costantino ..................................... School Principal

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

Mary O’Boyle ..............................................Pre-School Director

Susan Commini ............................................ Pastoral Outreach Michael Amantia................................................ Music Ministry Alexis Duffy............................................................Youth Ministry Doris Cordero.................................................... Parish Secretary Clara Gioe ......................................................Financial Secretary Denise Mikics..............................................Bulletin & Calendar Gérald Charmant............................................. Haitian Ministry

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 3816 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 Report student absences by calling 587-4140, ext. 2

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

OUR LADY OF SORROWS PRE-SCHOOL 3710 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-586-1422 | Fax: 609-586-1214

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

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

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19—ST JANUARIUS OLS 7 AM Dennis Sullivan ~ Wife & family Timothy Dechan ~ Wife Louise SA 8 AM Virginia Kelly ~ D Mikics Michael McGinn ~ D & A Milinowicz TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20—STS ANDREW KIM TAE-GŎN AND PAUL CHŎNG HA-SANG & COMPANIONS OLS 7 AM Michele Michalak ~ B Wojtczuk & family Emily Humphrey ~ S Mulvania SA 8 AM Msgr Joseph L Ferrante ~ Parish Joseph Maffei ~ M Mandl WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21—ST. MATTHEW OLS 7 AM Mary & Tony Garofalo ~ Daughter Iolanda Patty Jordan ~ L Landi SA 8 AM George Lanna ~ L & S LaBella Lucian J Fryc ~ V Breth THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 OLS 7 AM Stanley Jasinski ~ Family Dolores Benson ~ S & P Drum SA 8 AM Lawrence Allen ~ Wife Jean FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23—ST PIUS OF PIETRELCINA OLS 7 AM Samuel Leammari ~ C Cerrone Robert E Doolittle ~ Family SA 8 AM Manuel Lacro ~ D Ilagan Rose Crucili ~ Kmiec Family SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 OLS 9 AM Margaret Drake ~ Children Carl Bleier ~ J & J Kuhns SA 4 PM Dominic Santini ~ Wife Doris & family Marjorie Troiani ~ R M Peissner Marie Connor Klama ~ M Turansick OLS 5 PM Special Intention - Eleanor Pacera ~ T Kubinski Rebecca Moffat ~ M Garofalo & family Kathleen Kisko ~ E & L Iuliucci SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 OLS 7:30 AM Malmignati Family ~ Candice Rosario "Joe" Costanzo ~ J Zoller & F Hutchinson Lee Stewart ~ M & L Stewart SA 8 AM Marie Phelan ~ Family Joseph Vannozzi ~ M/M P Garton Albert & Bernice Tranter ~ Schellinger Family OLS 9 AM Joseph Gais ~ Daughter Rosemarie Avery Rauch ~ Parents & family Marie Salloy ~ M/M J Carroll SA 10 AM Virginia DiMemmo Urlick ~ Family Angelina White ~ Family 100th Birthday Frances Gorka ~ D & C Gorka OLS 11 AM For the People of the Parish

AT YOUR SERVICE

NEW? If you'd like to join the parish, please visit the parish office and complete a registration form. We'll give you a supply of numbered envelopes. Their use will ensure that we can provide you with contribution information for income tax purposes and help document your participation in the liturgical life of your parish.

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR: Baptism - Call well in advance to schedule. Matrimony - Call at least a year prior to your

planned date. Anointing of the Sick - This is not a sacrament

for only those who are at the point of death, but also those facing a serious illness.

Holy Eucharist for the Homebound Bereavement Counseling Annulment Process Information

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - If you want to join the Catholic Church or complete your sacraments of initiation (First Eucharist and/or Confirmation), join us for the RCIA. Weekly classes begin each September.

LOW-GLUTEN (0.01%) HOSTS - We provide low-gluten hosts for those with Celiac Disease. Please inform the priest or deacon prior to the celebration of Mass; at communion time, approach the priest celebrant who will have this sacred host.

SANCTUARY MEMORIALS - Weekly sanctuary lamps or flowers for Masses may be requested in memory of a loved one or to mark a special occasion. The cost of a lamp is $15; floral arrangements are $75. Please visit the parish office at least a week in advance, so that the dedication may be included in the bulletin.

MASS INTENTIONS - Masses should be requested at the parish office; the stipend is $10.

Our Mission Statement We are the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows - Saint Anthony, a Roman Catholic Community; as one Eucharistic Family, we are Christ-centered and Spirit-led. Children of God our Father, we are united by His Love and sustained by the intercession of Our Lady and Saint Anthony. We give witness to our faith in action.

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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners:

Happy Feast Day! This weekend we celebrate our patronal feast! Yes, you may know that the actual feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15. However, since it is our patronal feast, the Church gives it the rank of a “Solemnity” and permits us to move its celebration to the nearest Sunday. Thus, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time defers to Our Blessed Mother. Let us then honor her under this great and ancient title—Our Lady of Sorrows. Let us implore her maternal intercession and loving protection upon every member of our parish and upon its every endeavor. How appropriate that our celebration of her feast continues with our parish’s annual picnic. Thanks to all who organize and help to make the picnic such a great family event! Our feast coincides with Catechetical Sunday and the opening of our Religious Education Program. How grateful we are to our director, Mrs. Mariyam Francis and our dedicated catechists—all volunteers! May our young parishioners and their teachers have a good year as they come to know, love, and serve the Lord. In his reflection on the “Mother of Sorrows” Cardinal Basil Hume wrote:

There will be times when, like Our Lady, we are puzzled and bewildered. Sometimes there will be periods when we must walk through life groping, like blind people. When we are experiencing that kind of situation, we must stick at it, be faithful, keep going, knowing that God allows this for one reason alone: that we learn to trust Him. It is quick easy to trust when things go well, when we see clearly. But it is quite different when we have to walk in the dark and go on trusting. When the sword pierces our hearts, we remember that this was Our Lady’s experience too, and because it was hers, there should be a part of us that can say “thank you” when we are called upon to undergo the same. She is there—in the background as mothers often are—but there nonetheless.

With affection, Msgr. Gervasio

Stewardship Report

Weekly Collection: Sept. 11 $19,582

Summer Project (as of 9/13/16) $33,606

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

Bonne Fete Wiken sa a nap selebre fet patwonal nou! Wi nou konnen fet patwonal la se le 15 Septanm. Sepandan, etandone se fet nou, Legliz la fete l solanelman e pemet nou selebre l jou Dimanch ki pi pre a. Konsa 25e Dimanch Tan ordinè a, nap selebre Fet Manman Mari. Kidonk, an nou onore L sou gwo tit sa a—Notre Dame des Douleurs. An nou enplore entesesyon maternel Li ak pwoteksyon Li sou chak moun ki nan pawas nou an ak chak jefò ke yap fe. Ala yon bel bagay, apre selebrasyon fet Madanm nan, piknik anyel pawas la ap kòmanse. Mesi a tout moun ki òganize e ede fè piknik la yon gran evenman de famille! Fèt nou an konyenside avek Dimanch Katechis ak ouveti Pwogram Edikasyon Relijyez. Nou rekonesan anpil a direktè a Mme Mariyam Francis ak Katechist devwe nou yo—out volontè nou yo! Se pou jen pawasyen nou yo ak pwofese nou yo pase yon bon lane kote yo pral aprann renmen aksevi Granmet la! Nan refleksyon li sou "Notre Dame des douleurs", Cardinal Bazil Hume te ekri:

Pral gen des moman kote, Kom Manman Mari, nap perplexes e dezoryante. Pafwa ap gen des peryod kote nap vle mache nan tatonnen lavi a tankou yon avèg. Le nou ap fe eksperyans ki kalite sitiyasyon, nou dwe kenbe fèm, rete fidèl, nèt ale, konnen ke Bondye pemet sa fet pou yon sel rezon: ke nou aprann a fe L konfyans. Li fasil e rapid pou fe L konfyans lè tout bagay ap mache byen, lè nou wè klè. Men li toutafè diferan lè nap mache nan fenwa. Loske epe a pèse kè nou, nap sonje eksperyans Manman Mari a tou, e paske sa te rive L ta dwe gen yon pati nan nou ki kapab di "Mesi" lè se tou pa nou pou nou sibi menm bagay sa a. Li la—nan bakground nan kom anpil manman fe eksperyans lan—men konpletman diferan.

Avèk afeksyon, Msgr Gervasio

Fr. Carter’s Celebration…. A fond, prayerful, and joyful farewell!

Thanks to all who helped organize and carry out such a wonderful “send-off” to our dear Father Todd Carter last Sunday! The Mass brought us together to pray for him as he assumes the pastoral care of Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune. Afterward, many joined us in the hall for a reception. Thanks to everyone who attended and all who helped us offer this act of thanksgiving to Father Carter who served us so well!

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Disaster Relief Drive this Weekend Monetary donations are being accepted this weekend (September 17-18) to assist with disaster relief in Louisiana where 13 people died and more than 10,000 residents were forced into shelters last month. More than 100,000 homes were damaged by the catastrophic flooding, considered the worst natural disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy, which affected many within our own diocese just four years ago. A second collection is being taken up at during Masses at St. Anthony, while donations may be deposited in the green containers found at all entrances at Our Lady of Sorrows. Please make checks payable to OLS-SA. The Diocese of Trenton will collect the donations from our parish and others, and then forward one check to the Diocese of Baton Rouge Disaster Assistance Fund. Free will contributions to relief efforts can be made directly to:

Diocese of Baton Rouge ATTN: "Disaster Assistance Fund" P.O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 79821-2028

Thanks for considering supporting this charitable outreach to the victims of this disaster. Catechetical Sunday—September 18

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 2016 Catechetical Sunday theme is Prayer: The Faith Prayed.

New Mass Schedule Effective

October 1, 2016

Saturday 4:00 PM SAC 5:00 PM OLS

Sunday 8:00 AM OLS 9:30 AM SAC 11:00 AM OLS 6:30 PM (Creole) SAC

Weekday Mass Schedule The only Mass at St Anthony on Wednesdays will be the 6:30 PM Mass in Creole. Mass will still be offered at 8 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at St Anthony. Our Lady of Sorrows’ weekday (7 AM) and Saturday morning (9 AM) Mass schedules remain unchanged.

Mass Intentions

In light of the changes in our Mass Schedule, which takes effect October 1, the Mass Intentions scheduled for the remainder of this year and next had to be adjusted. We have kept the weekend intentions on the Saturday or Sunday of the weekend originally requested. Intentions requested for the 8 a.m. Wednesday Mass at St. Anthony have been moved to another weekday in the same week. Those who have arranged Masses should be attentive to the Schedule in the bulletin each week to note the placement of their intention. Our weekend Masses will have a much larger number of intentions than in the past but we ask your understanding until all previously scheduled intentions are fulfilled.

Bible Study Groups Resume Meeting Monday Night Bible Study will resume meeting on September 19 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 call Ann Conti-Salvatore (586-3954) or contact Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com).

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Don't Forget! Our Annual Parish Picnic is this Sunday, September 18, 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. Enjoy DJ music, balloons, games, prizes, and a petting zoo (1-3 p.m.) as well as the ever-popular Inflatables!

Special Day of Recollection For Members of the

Liturgical and Music Ministries (EMs, Lectors, Cantors, Vocal & Bell Choir Members)

October 1 Our Lady of Sorrows Campus

Speaker: Fr. Albert Tamayo, C.O. Pastor, St. Anthony Church, Red Bank

Talk: Spirituality of Liturgical Service And Practical Items

The day will begin with coffee at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Hall. At 9:30 a.m. participants will move to the Church for a reflective time of prayer followed by an inspirational talk given by Fr. Tamayo. The day will end with a light luncheon at noon. To register for this special day, please call the parish office (587-4372) by Sept. 23 and provide your name, phone number, and ministry role/s (EM, cantor, etc.).

Religious Education News Welcome back, Religious Education parents and students! Our program begins officially on September 18. We have mailed your child’s class assignment. If you haven’t received it, please contact our office. All registered children are expected to attend their assigned first session. Parents, you are invited to meet the catechists and visit your child’s classroom. If you have not yet registered your child/ren, please do so as soon as possible. We will not be registering children the first week of classes. Call the office to make arrangements for late registration. Children registering late will be able to start the following week. Please check our website and the bulletin. We will advise you of all upcoming events.

7th Grade Parents Meeting REQUIRED PARENTS AND CANDIDATES MEETING: Saturday, September 24, in the Church Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. There will be a presentation, and folders containing important details regarding our parish celebration of Confirmation will be distributed.

Stewardship Report

Weekly Collections* $73,016 Online Giving* $4,724 Aug. Rent Income (St. Anthony Campus) $39,724 Total $117,464 *Previously reported

Select August Expenditures Advertisement $175 Charity $600 Cleaning Supplies/Rock Salt $2,714 Contracted Service Cleaning Churches $3,233 Contracted Services Grounds $2,868 Contracted Services/Equip/DP/Pest Ctl $6,863 Deacon Retreat $210 Diocese of Trenton Parish Truck Insurance $1,850 Extra Clergy $1,185 Flowers $2,257 General Office Supplies $3,999 Household (3 priests) $4,743 Lay Employee Benefits $9,116 Liturgical Supplies/Repairs $2,881 Monitor $124 Music $375 Other Professional Fees/Permits $8,085 Payroll for Staff $42,143 Priests Benefits $27,019 Religious Education $4,487 Repairs/Equipment/Painting $3,073 Subsidy to OLS School $12,735 Utilities $12,154 Welcome/St Martha Sun.; Hospitality; Mtgs $2,117 Total $155,004

Children's Liturgy Starting Sept. 18 Our special Liturgy of the Word for children in grades 1-5 begins on September 18 at the 11:00 Mass. Join us as we process downstairs to share God's Word! If you have questions or are an adult who might be interested in helping, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Pray for Our Beloved Deceased

Paul Evans Linda Quarino Armand Serini

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Bible Study Groups Resume Meeting Monday Night Bible Study will resume meeting on September 19 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 call Ann Conti-Salvatore (586-3954) or contact 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 Monday, October 3. (Rain date & time: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4). 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.”

Please Pray for the Sick Bernice Bates, Victoria Bilardo, Rosina Boyle, John Carbonara, Christopher Castner, Fran Chiorello, Maria Corbett, Ryan Cromwell, Carmella Cronce, Pasquale DiFranco, Ted Dolci, Bill Doran, Eileen Evans, Suzanne Figueroa, Bud Foley, Vincent Gagliardi, Keith Gerner, Margaret Graff, Lewis Gryziewicz, George Gushue, Eileen & John Haller, Joan Holman, Arlene Ialacci, JoAnn Jasinski, Pauline Kerwick, Stephen Komlosi, Theresa Kopec, Mary Faith Lanigan, Bernadette Lecato, Robert Marino, Pat McCormick, Mary McGowan, Cathy Mary Moncello, Larry Monte, Cheryl & Tom Noon, Charlotte Nurko, Joseph O'Hara, Tam Pasquale, Joe Pica, Tom Plantier, Catherine Rodenbaugh, Rose Salvatore, Michael Schaefer, Gerri Smallwood, David Smith, Marjorie Spalding, May Spett, Liliane & Richard Springer, Janice Sprink, Josephine Terlecki, Tom Valatka, Mary Ann Warner

If you would like to be placed on the sick list, please call the rectory office. (If you're calling for someone else, kindly make sure you have their permission.) Please note that names will be removed from the published prayer list after 12 weeks unless other arrangements have been made.

2016-2017 OLS-SA - CYO

Boys Varsity Contact: Dave Larkin Grades 7 and 8 dcjlarkin@gmail.com September: 26 Monday 8:00-9:30 p.m. 27 Tuesday 7:30-9:00 p.m. 29 Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Varsity Boys Contact: Nick Commiso Grades 4, 5, and 6 nick5914@aol.com September: 23 Friday 6:30-8:00 p.m. 24 Saturday 6:00-8:00 p.m. 25 Sunday 4:00-6:00 p.m. 27* Tuesday 5:00-7:00 p.m. * At Mercer County Park -------------------------------------------------------------------- Freshmen Boys Contact: Sandra Kantor Grades 2, 3, and 4 northstar1977@gmail.com September: 22 Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. 25 Sunday 1:00-3:00 p.m. 27 Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Varsity Girls Contact: Tom Carella Grades 7 and 8 tscarella@optonline.net September: 21 Wednesday 8:30-9:30 p.m. 23 Friday 8:00-9:30 p.m. 25 Sunday 6:00-8:00 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Varsity Girls Contact: Joan Carella Grades 5 and 6 tweety.j13c@gmail.com September: 21 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. 22 Thursday 7:00-8:30 p.m. October: 1 Saturday Noon-2:00 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Freshmen Girls Contact: Joan Carella Grades 2, 3, and 4 tweety.j13c@gmail.com October: 1 Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon 6 Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------

Can You Help?

The OLS-SA Sports Committee is looking for a volunteer Secretary to join the Executive Board. Primary responsibility will be to keep an accurate record of all proceedings at the monthly sports committee meetings. Please contact Romeo Laurente (937-4212; romeojr@laurente.com) if interested.

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-----“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.

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.

God Bless Our Newly Baptized Izabela Kagan

Sanctuary Lamps

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

Bill Hawkes at the request of his wife, Carolyn.

At Saint Anthony One lamp burns in loving memory of

Theresa DiFranco at the request of her husband, Pasquale.

Rosary Altar Society News OLS-SA Rosary Altar Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 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.

12th AnnualRegional Rosary Altar Mass Hosted by

St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Saturday, October 1

9:00 a.m. Banner Arranging 9:30 a.m. Rosary Recitation 10:00 a.m. Mass Continental Breakfast following Mass

No Cost RSVP to Natalie Baranowski (890-1577)

or Toni Levandowski (588-4768)

Our faith teaches us that Jesus remains present in his Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Sacrament that is reserved in the tabernacle.

Thursdays Are Days of Solemn Adoration The Blessed Sacrament will be placed upon the altar following the 7 a.m. Mass until Reposition at 6 p.m. All are invited to answer the Lord’s call…He wants us give Him the gift of our time. He wants us to come to Him bringing our needs, anxieties, joys, and thanks. Our Lady of Sorrows Church also is open during our office hours. Why not stop for even a brief moment to rejoice in the Lord’s Presence?

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News from Your Parish School

As they say, "That's a HOT one!" Yes, the first week of school sure was a hot one, but through the support of our parish the children at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School were able to stay cool. The air conditioning allowed us to enjoy full days of school, and everyone happily returned to a schedule of learning and friendship. The upcoming week holds ever more excitement and opportunities for gathering as a school community.

On Monday and Tuesday, September 19 and 20, we welcome everyone to our Back to School Nights. Families have an opportunity to meet our current School Board members, as well as visit their children's classrooms. Each family will have the time to enjoy their child's individual schedules and spend some time with each of the core teachers as well as special areas of Computer Instruction, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. This is the second time that new families will be joining together. Amidst the heat of the first week, our newest OLS family members were invited to a "Get to Know You" dinner. Our middle school students did an outstanding job of transforming the cafeteria and serving each of the families. The PTA provided the pizza, salad and desserts! It's great to be a part of a lively and loving school family. Many thanks to the many volunteers that made this welcome party take shape.

The children of OLS will be planning their second prayer gathering on Wednesday, September 21. Many thanks to Mrs. Emde and the students in Grade 8! They planned our opening gathering Mass on September 9, and will also host the St. Matthew Student Prayer Service on 9/21. Please consider stopping in to join our Student Prayer Service. These gatherings are held in the gym at 9 a.m. It's a wonderful way to begin a day, and see the best of your parish school joining in a prayerful gathering. All are welcome!

Of course, our teachers model the behaviors we support with our students! On the afternoon of September 21, our teachers will be gathered in prayer at our Faculty Prayer Service. Each month, a group of teachers plan a gathering allowing us to renew our commitment to the mission of Catholic school. After the prayer gathering, we gather for our business meeting. We begin and end all things in prayer. Discover the excitement of Our Lady of Sorrows School for your family. It's really never too early to begin to consider your child's education. The door is always open to you! Don't be a stranger, stop by to say hello! Promise, we'll make you feel right at home!

Seniors’ Activities

Senior Club #1 The next monthly meeting for Senior Club #1 will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Anthony Church hall. Please plan to join us for lunch and bingo.

Senior Club #2 Senior Club #2 will hold regular meetings in the Church Meeting Room at 1 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. The next few meetings are scheduled for September 20 and October 4 & 18.

There are bus trips to Resorts Casino on the first Wednesday of each month. The next trips are on Oct. 5 and Nov. 2. The bus leaves the OLS parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Any one age 21 or older is invited. The cost is $35, and you get back $25 in casino credit. If you're interested, please call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169).

New members are welcome to join our clubs. Are you someone, or do you know someone, who…

Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults may be for you. In this process, we offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. Our first class is on Tuesday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. If you are interested, please call the parish office (587-4372).

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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.

OLS PTA Seeking Donations

The Our Lady of Sorrows School PTA is beginning to prepare for our 2016 Knight to Remember. In order to make this a successful event, we need donations of new unused items to auction off at the event. If you have any old gifts/items you have never used or returned, please consider donating them to our event. Please drop off items at the school office or call Deborah Kisselman (439-2667) to arrange for pick-up.

Last Chance!

Our 22nd Annual Golf Classic takes place this Wednesday, September 21, 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 John O'Donovan (587-5613).

Register Now for Anniversary Blessing Mass

Bishop O'Connell will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Anniversary Blessing Mass on Sunday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral (Trenton). All Catholic married couples from Mercer and Burlington counties celebrating their 1st, 25th, or 50th (and beyond) wedding anniversaries in 2016 are invited to participate. Their families and guests are invited to attend. To register, please call Susan Commini in the parish office (587-4372) before September 19.

Join the Parish Reading Group The OLS-SA Reading Group will begin discussing Pope Benedict XVI's final installment of his Jesus of Nazareth series on Thursday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The book is entitled Jesus of Nazareth : The Infancy Narratives. Why not join us in the reading and discussion of what should be a very good Catholic faith based perspective on the infancy of Christ. It will also be a timely study as we approach the Advent and Christmas seasons in our Church. For further details contact: Judy Kolpak (609-587-3873; al-judy@msn.com) Jeff Carter (732-718-6561; jeffcarter83@gmail.com) Len Commini (609-273-6541, gburg_17@yahoo.com).

School and Parish Trip to NYC This is a reminder for those joining us for the trip to Kinky Boots, on Sunday, September 25. This is an exuberant story about finding friendship and inspiration through tolerance and understanding. Please be in the parking lot of the school about 9:30 for seating and to pick up your theatre tickets. The buses will leave the parking lot at 9:45.

OLS-SA Boy Scouting Programs to Hold Recruitment Night

OLS-SA Cub Scout Pack 38 would like to invite you to an open house on Friday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Cub Scout Pack 38 is the oldest part of our parish scouting history, dating back about 55 years Traditionally, to join Cub Scouts, boys had to be in the first grade or age 7, and can participate until they complete 5th grade. New this year is our Lion Program, part of Pack 38 for boys in Kindergarten. So Kindergarten students can now participate in Cub Scouts! Cub Scouting is a family oriented activity designed to promote character, citizenship, family ties, pride and teamwork, as well as develop both mental and physical fitness, all in a caring and FUN environment. OLS-SA Boy Scout Troop 38 would like to invite you to come to our Troop Court of Honor on Sunday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouting programs are designed for young men in grades 5-12, and Troop 38 has been around more than 20 years. The troop meets once a week throughout the school year, and has monthly outings which usually involve weekend camping trips and/or canoe or rafting trips or hikes. Each year, we spend a week away during the summer. For more on our programs, please contact: Cubmaster Damian Bomm (bommrock@yahoo.com) or Scoutmaster Jay Scheaffer (schaeff3@optonline.net).

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The Celebration of Mass with the

Anointing of the Sick

7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 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.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Mark Your Calendar On Sunday, September 25, Monsignor James Innocenzi will celebrate an 11 a.m. Mass in honor of military veterans at the 17th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival, held at Mercer County Park. The long-time Chambersburg "Feast of Lights" tradition will be recreated when the statue of the Madonna di Casandrino is carried in procession immediately following Mass. The festival runs for three days—Sept. 23-25—and offers something for everyone: Italian food, culture, activities, amusement rides, entertainment, raffles, and fireworks. Please visit www.italianamericanfestival.com for details.

Knights of Columbus Community Blood Drive - After All Masses "Receive the Bread of Life and then give the Gift of Life"

Sunday, September 25 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Knights of Columbus 1451 Klockner Rd, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Contact Henry Angelucci (henry.angelucci@kofc.org; 587-1012) or sign up online (http://tinyurl.com/-KOCHamiltonBD). Bring a photo or signature I.D. and eat within 4 hours of donating. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Women’s Weekend Retreat Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Loyola, a Jesuit retreat house in Morristown set on 33 acres of scenic woodland, lawns and gardens, Friday evening, October 7 to Sunday afternoon, October 9. A reasonable offering includes private room, all meals, beautiful liturgies and inspiring talks. For additional information, please contact Dorothy Soi (dtkbiblestudies@aol.com; 439-7477).

Upcoming Diocesan Programs

Gently Moving Forward: A Day of Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics Sat, Oct 15; 9 AM; St. Aloysius (Jackson); retreat & lunch: $25; retreat, lunch, and dinner: $45 This retreat, led by women and men who have been through divorce, includes presentations, small group discussion, prayer and reflection, and celebration of Mass. Visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare for details and registration information or call 403-7157.

Pastoral Ministry/Pastoral Care Training Program 6 2-session Saturdays (11/12, 12/3, 1/14, 2/18, 3/18, 4/8), St. Robert Bellarmine (Freehold); This comprehensive program is great preparation for parish volunteers or staff who visit the sick, hospital patients, homebound or nursing homes, also for family caregivers, grief or bereavement ministers, separated and divorced ministry leaders, jail and prison volunteers, or other volunteers who offer pastoral or social outreach to those in need. Visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare for details and registration information or call 403-7157. St. Francis House of Prayer

Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center Box 392, Rancocas, NJ 08073

609-877-0509 fhop@verizon.net www.fhop.org

Mornings with Merton: Delight in the Beauty of God’s Creation 4 Mons (9/19. 10/17, 11/7, 12/5); 9 – 11 AM; love offering

A Year of Grace and Prayer 9 Tues (9/20, 10/18, 11/22, 12/20, 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9); 9:15 – 11:30 AM; $225 (includes all books/materials)

Friends of St. Teresa of Avila: Study of the Interior Castle 9 Weds (9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 1214, 1/18, 2/8, 3/15, 4/5, 5/3); 9 – 11 AM; $175, includes The Interior Castle, Study Edition, by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and the Sayings of St. Teresa.

Delving into the Depths of Thérèse of Lisieux 9 Weds (9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 1214, 1/18, 2/8, 3/15, 4/5, 5/3); 1:00 – 2:30 PM; $175, includes book and materials.

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The Our Lady of Sorrows PTA presents the Monster Mash 5k, Fun Run, & Kids’ Dash to be held on October 22 at Mercer County Park (West Picnic Area). Please help raise money for education and technology programs. Wear your best costume and win prizes! Register at http://www.firstgiving.com/410502/2016 monstermash5k before September 16 for a $5 discount. Registration on Race Day will be from 8 – 9 a.m. The start time for the 1-mile fun run is 9 a.m. The start time for the 5k is 9:30 a.m., while the Kids’ Dash (ages 2-10) begins at 10:30 a.m. This is a USATF - Certified Course. Registrants who would like to pay cash should use discount code cash. Checks should be made payable to OLS PTA. Thank you to our Scholar Event Sponsors: Geico of Hamilton and Sylvan Learning Hamilton.

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Thought-Full Thursdays

An Adult Faith Formation Series

Fall 2016

7:00 pm

Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows

The “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. Join us for any or all of these thought-filled sessions: Sept. 22 Understanding the Papal Document, Amoris Laetitia Presenter: Jordan Miller, Ph.D. Teacher of Theology, Seton Hall University Sept. 29 The Virtue of Misericordia: Learning to be Les

Misérables Jean Valjean in a Javert World Presenter: Dr. Justin Anderson Ethics Professor at Seton Hall University Oct. 6 Mercy and Forgiveness Presenter: Fr. Gene (Fr. Eugene Savarimuthu) Former OLS-SA Vicar; current Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, India Oct. 13 Pope Francis: Where is he taking the Catholic Church—

and will he get there? Presenter: Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D. Professor of History, Kean University Oct. 20 Q/A Session: Questions about the Catholic Church that

You Had but Never Asked Panel of Speakers (TBA)

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