Click here to find this week's reflection on the Holy Eucharist, from "The Sacraments" by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

The winning tickets in the 2022 New Jersey Right to Life Raffle were drawn recently. The parish Respect Life ministry appreciates your generous support for this critical fund raising effort. Click here for information about the winning tickets!

Logo, company name Description automatically generatedThanks to all who have contributed this past year to the diocesan annual appeal. Your generosity has helped us come even closer to our goal of $100,000 than we did last year (although we haven't met the goal yet)! Your generosity is appreciated. Click here for more information.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 17.

Jesus is coming! Everyone, especially those who are not afraid of climbing ladders, is invited to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 7:30 PM on Thursday, December 22, for his arrival!

Click here to see some of the upcoming programs offered at the Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

This Advent, join the Diocese of Trenton Chapter of Catholic Relief Services in helping families around the world. Support the Church’s mission of serving people in need by contributing to our Giving Tree. Click here for more information.

Remember that while the faithful have an obligation to assist at Mass, those who are sick should remain at home and take advantage of the various live-streamed and televised Masses. Click here for a link to our own Christmas Mass Schedule.

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for that special someone? Why not give them the 2023 Cash Calendar...the gift that keeps on giving! Click here for more information.

"While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart." St. Francis of Assisi Come and meet your Secular Franciscan Family! Click here for contact information.

A sacramental confession is always a great blessing and source of grace, especially in preparation for the Church's great feasts. In addition to the regular Saturday confessions on December 10 and 17, we are providing an additional time on Tuesday, December 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be NO scheduled confession times on Saturday, December 24.

Click here to see the early deadlines for news items to be published in the 1/1/23 bulletin.

Our parish relies very much on the annual Christmas Collection to meet its financial obligations. Your generosity in this annual appeal is very much appreciated.

Click here to see the stewardship report of December 11.

For those who want to stay in touch with Fr. Dan Gowen, click here for his new address.

A recently issued mandate from the State of NJ will force private health insurance plans to cover elective abortions. In addition, the State has provided a $5 million taxpayer-funded grant to "expand the pool of abortion providers". For more information, and a link to respond, click here.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 11.

Please drop your wrapped gifts off at the school cafeteria this Sunday (December 11) between noon and 2 PM. Be sure the donation number and the child's name are on each item. Thank you so much for your generosity.