Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of January 20.

If you are getting ready to have your child baptized, check out the Baptism page under Worship and Liturgy > Sacraments, for a complete explanation of the requirements for baptism, including the guidelines for godparents.

Did you know that our parish has Solemn Adoration every Thursday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm? You’d know that if you checked out the pages under Worship & Liturgy > Eucharistic Adoration. The Eucharistic Adoration page also includes the times when visits can be made to the Blessed Sacrament, and an explanation of what Eucharist Adoration is all about. There's more...click the article title to see it.

The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can be sharp, deep and crippling. You may feel a deep numbness and may not be able to name the pain or recognize any of the symptoms. Rachel’s Vineyard’s Retreat is a chance to focus on this painful time in your life through a supportive non-judgmental process, in an atmosphere of confidentiality, understanding, and compassion. If you or a loved one have suffered from this pain, click the article title to find out more about Rachel's Vineyard Retreats.

To celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, Our Lady of Sorrows School will hold an Open House on Sunday, January 27, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Come visit us to learn how we can meet the educational, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of your child in a loving and nurturing atmosphere. Click the article title for contact information and the address.

“All those ‘and they lived happily ever after’ fairy tale ending need to be changed to ‘and they began the very hard work of making their marriages happy.’” (Linda Miles, The New Marriage) Are there any fairy tale dreams I'm still holding on to that block my ability to love my spouse for better or for worse?

During the winter storms, please keep the following in mind: All baptized Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. If you are ill, homebound, or if there are severe weather conditions that make attending Mass dangerous to your safety or that of others, you are excused from the obligation. If you are unable to attend Mass in these circumstances, the Church recommends making a spiritual Communion, spending some time in prayer, and following a televised Mass.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of January 13.

All OLS-SA ushers are asked to attend FEMA’s Until Help Arrives program, which will be offered free of charge from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, at St Gregory the Great Parish Community Center (4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton). The program is open to other interested parishioners also. Click the article title for a link to the flyer and registration information.

The parish family of Our Lady of Sorrows-Saint Anthony congratulates and extends its prayerful best wishes for a long and happy marriage to the couples who were wed in the second half of 2018. Click the article title for names.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the weeks of January 5 and January 13.

Members of the Rosary Altar Society, it's time for membership dues! Click the article title for more information.

During December, more than 315 hours of service were provided by 49 volunteers to 53 persons. For more information about this ministry, click the article title.

Are you grieving? Are you blaming God for your loss? Do you want to know if this grief is normal? Look on the Grief Support page under Worship & Liturgy > Funerals for information on the stages of grief, some simple things you can do to help you get through it, and contact information for local grief support groups. You can get help.

The theme for the January 18 March for Life is Unique from Day One: Pro-life is Pro-science. The Hamilton and St. Gregory the Great Councils of the Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. for this year’s Right to Life March on Friday, January 18. The bus will leave Our Lady of Sorrows’ parking lot at 7:30 am and return by 9:30 pm on January 18. Click the article title for details and registration information.

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified High school seniors of Polish descent to assist in their pursuit of a college education. For details and an application, please visit www.trentonpolisharts.org or contact your high school guidance counselor. Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2019.

In observance of the 46th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the 1973 US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, the Respect Life Committee of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish invite you to an Evening of Prayer on Tuesday, January 22. Click the article title for details.

St. Gregory the Great Parish is hosting an informative presentation “How Safe Is Our Religious Freedom Today?” by Matthew Franck, Ph.D., Associate Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Find out how developments on the American political and social scene have jeopardized our country’s commitment to the full protection of religious freedom promised by our Constitution. Join us on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:30 pm in the St. Gregory the Great Academy Cafeteria, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word is held in the Church Hall at the 11 am Mass on most Sundays during the school year. On January 6th, prayer leader Marianne Peluso shared the story of the Epiphany with Children’s Liturgy of the Word attendees. Click the article title for pictures, courtesy of Angelo Milioto.

Having a disagreement? Try this: Rate how strongly you feel about the issue on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being “I would be devastated to give in on this one.” Spouse also rates the issue. Sometimes the partner with the lesser investment will be willing to give in - this time. Click the article title for more on what to do if the ratings are not that clear.