We are especially looking forward to various sacramental celebrations—the Reception in the Church of our RCIA candidates, the celebrations of First Holy Communion and Confirmation—that have been postponed. We thank all involved for their understanding.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of April 12.

Your help is needed! During this incredibly difficult time, we are continuing to provide food and nursing care for the low-income of our community. Fundraising is needed to continue our operations. Please help us with a donation—any amount will be greatly appreciated. Click the article title for more information.

Divine Mercy Sunday this year is celebrated on April 19. Please remember that the graces and Plenary Indulgence attached to Divine Mercy Sunday is obtainable even during this time of Coronavirus. Click on the article title to see the complete information.

Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, the diocese provides resources and support to the clergy, pastoral ministers, healthcare professionals and caregivers who serve God's suffering people with compassionate and competent spiritual, pastoral and sacramental care. Click the article title for more information, and to find out how you can help!

After an online vote, the Catholic Book Club decided to postpone reading its new book. Living the Mass, by Fr. Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki. An essential component of the book club is the personal discussion of the chapters as we proceed through the book, and it was felt that this is much better in person than over e-mail. When the crisis is over and restrictions on meetings are lifted, we will publish a new schedule for this book.

Kèt Fèt Pak la menm jan ak Kèt Fèt Nwèl la se youn nan Kèt ki pi enpòtan nan ané sa a. Jenewozite w nan Kèt sa a ale trè lwen pou fè fas a anpil nan depans nou yo--- pa sèlman antreteni bilding nou yo ak lakou yo, men egalman obligasyon nou genyen anvè anplwaye nou yo ak diosèz nou an. Tanpri pa fè chich.

Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence. All Catholics between 18 and 59 years of age are restricted to one full meal. Two lesser meals are permitted. All Catholics over the age of 14 must abstain from meat.

Click the article title to see the stewardship report of April 5.

Click the article title for a list of the Mass Intentions for the week of April 5, and a link to the parish Facebook page for the live-streamed liturgies.

Along with the Christmas Collection, the Easter appeal is one of the most important of the year. Your generosity in this collection goes very far in meeting our many expenses—not only the care of buildings and grounds but our obligations to our employees and our diocese. Please be generous. Click the article title to find instructions for mailing your donation, or signing up for online giving.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of April 5.

...we are providing Worship Aids that include the readings for each of the Holy Week liturgies. This way, you can read along, keeping your participation in the liturgy strong, even separated by distance from the physical celebration. Please also remember to make a spiritual communion at the appropriate time during the liturgy. The prayer for that is also found on this website.

If you do not already have a Facebook account, you might not be able to view the live streamed Mass on our Facebook page. The good news is, Facebook is free, and you don't need to download an app for it--you can access it through your internet browser. Click the article title to find out how to create an account in Facebook.

Please make checks payable to ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL, not to Our Lady of Sorrows – St Anthony. Thank you! Click the article title to see how the Annual Catholic Appeal helps to support our clergy in their training and their work.

Bishop O'Connell has put out a notice with guidance on Confession during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as other Diocesan measures taken as a result of the pandemic. Click the article title for a link to his notice.