The years of marriage are never easy. However, with the help, guidance, knowledge, and experience of other married couples, you, too, can share the value and power of prayer—and what true love can do towards a happy marriage. Come to our “Meet & Greet” at 7:30 pm on March 20 in the Church Meeting Room at OLS. See what we can do for you!

Due to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on the morning of Saturday, March 23, confessions will not be held after the 9:00 AM Mass. Thank you for your understanding.

During the month of February, 253.5 hours of volunteer service were cheerfully provided by 35 volunteers to 43 persons. 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). For more information on the type of services provided, click the article title.

If you have a child in the 2nd, 7th, or 8th grade enrolled in Trenton Catholic Academy, please make sure that you register your child for sacramental preparation. The Registration forms are sent to TCA office. Click the article title for more information.

It’s time to register your children for Religious Education classes for the 2019-2020 school year. We look forward to seeing all of you. Please remember that certain sessions fill up quickly so early registration is highly recommended. We can more easily accommodate your preference if you register promptly. We have a special offer for the early registration. Click the article title for more information.

Our pastoral council has been “restructured” so that it might better serve our parish. For more information, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of March 10.

The altar flowers at St Anthony last weekend were placed with loving gratitude to Saint Anthony by Barbara King.

We've got your number . . . but is it current or obsolete? Whether you're moving from your parents' home to your own apartment or from a condo into an assisted care facility—or just dumping your landline for a cellular phone—please remember to call the Parish Office to report address or telephone number changes.

St. Anthony of Padua’s Music Ministry presents Joseph Haydn’s The Seven Words of Christ (The Passion, A Lenten Cantata) on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 pm at St Anthony of Padua Church (121 Bridge Ave, Red Bank; 732-747-0813). Click the article title to find out the admission price and how to get tickets.

We will have a Prayer Service celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation on Monday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows. The Prayer Service will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Please join us!

Click the article title to see the stewardship report for the weeks of February 17 and 24.

If you haven’t yet participated in the campaign to ban late term abortion in New Jersey by signing the three connected postcards distributed two weeks ago, you can still do so. Anyone who may wish to also send a postcard can sign up at the parish office. (Do not detach the cards; they will be addressed and delivered to our legislators.)

The Rosary Altar Society is conducting its Annual Palm Cross Sale, which proceeds benefit our parish. Orders and payment must be received no later than March 31. Click the article title for details.

The Holy Name Society will have a display on a table on “Welcome Sunday, March 10. We invite all men to come and learn about our activities. Click the article title for more information.

This Saturday, March 9, we are pleased to welcome again the “NET Team” that will be directing a day-long retreat in preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information on the NET Team, click the article title.

Did you know that Msgr. Gervasio’s Liturgical Lines can be found on our website? Look under Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation > Liturgical Lines for explanations of the liturgical background of many Catholic seasons, devotions, and liturgies.

Council 6213 of the Hamilton Knights of Columbus will host a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at their hall (1451 Klockner Rd, Hamilton) on Sunday, March 10, from 3 to 6 pm. Tickets will also be available at the door, but advance purchase is encouraged. Click the article title for more information.

Feeling the stress of caring for a loved-one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You’re not alone. That’s why we’re offering a free 9-week program just for you to learn and practice stress management techniques and relaxation strategies. Click the article title for information on where and when the classes are, and who to call for more information and registration.