April is National Volunteer Recognition Month. Thank you to all who offer our parish and its ministries their time and talents! Volunteers don't necessarily have the time--they just have the heart!

Click the article title for some general reminders about provisions to take to avoid spreading germs, especially as it pertains to the Mass and Holy Communion.

Take a small respite from a busy Saturday and join us, as we reflect with Fr. Jim Smith on the role of Servant Leadership. Click the article title for more information and registration contacts.

We acknowledge the wonderful work of our liturgy committee members, decorators, and maintenance and office staff who dedicated so many hours of their time to prepare our churches for the Christmas Celebration. We also thank all our liturgical ministers who assisted at the numerous Masses of the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Day.

Jesus is coming! Gather with your fellow parishioners after the 11 am Mass on Sunday, December 22, to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church for his arrival.

The Saint Ann Youth Choir will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 15, beginning at 3:00 pm in the Church of Saint Ann. The concert is free and open to the public. Please join us for the concert and a reception following it in the Pope John Paul Community Room.

You can still sign up for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon! The luncheon will be held on November 17, from 1 to 4 PM, at the German-American Club, on Uncle Pete's Road. The registration form can be found in this week's bulletin, and you must return the form to the parish office by November 8.

If you volunteer for any parish ministries, please join us at this year's Volunteer Appreciation dinner. Click the article title for details.

We would like to augment the ranks of our servers with interested adults, especially for our Saturday 4 pm Mass. Any adult willing to serve is asked to contact Msgr. Gervasio (TGervasio@ols-sa.org) for a brief “training” for this ministry.

Valerie is one of 26 teens recognized by the Diocese of Trenton this year for their exemplary involvement in the life of their parish. The St. Timothy Award—named for the young disciple and companion of St. Paul—recognizes young people who live out their faith by their humility, leadership, ministry, service, and holiness. Valerie serves at Mass and has been very active in OLS-SA’s youth group, encouraging teens from the parish’s Haitian Community to participate in the group’s activities.

We express our thanks to so many so generously assisted in the preparation and celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week. Click the article title to see more information.

Join your fellow parishioners after Stations of the Cross on Good Friday to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. Many hands make light work, so bring your family and friends!

Our parish congratulates Salvatore Petro, a candidate for the Diaconate who yesterday, February 2, was instituted into the Ministry of Lector from His Excellency, Bishop David O’Connell at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Click the article title for more information.

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.

We acknowledge the wonderful work of our liturgy committee members, decorators, and maintenance and office staff who dedicated so many hours of their time to prepare our churches for the Christmas Celebration. We also thank all our liturgical ministers who assisted at the numerous Masses of the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Day!

Are you able to give 1-2 hours approximately 7 times a year caring for our parish altar linens? The Altar Linen Ministry launders and presses the purificators used for our Sunday and daily masses. If you are interested, click the article title for contact information.

To all those who knew Sr. Ruth Durfee, Many thanks for your presence in her life and in her death. Special thanks to Monsignor Gervasio and all of the Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Anthony family. She is praying for all of us. Sr. Maureen

Save the date for a morning of renewal. All ushers and members of the liturgical and music ministries are invited to join us on November 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows. Click the article title for more information.

Our parish is pleased to welcome Harry J. Bomm and Kate Kopera to the ranks of our altar servers.

Plan now for the Feast of the Assumption! The holy day Masses will be held on the usual holy day of obligation schedule on August 14 and 15. If you have not already updated our availability online, please do so quickly! If you cannot make online updates, click the article title to find Deacon Kevin's contact information.