The 2024 Mass Books open on July 19. See the Mass Intentions, Sanctuary Lamp, and Floral Intentions page for information on obtaining a Mass intention.

A Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a loved one will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows this summer. Through a series of reflections, combined with writing and sharing, and suitable for groups or individuals, The New Day Journal follows a nine-week program that helps people accept the reality of their loss, experience the pain of grief, and adjust to life without their loved one. Click here for more information, including the dates and times of the sessions, and how to register.

The OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society is conducting its Annual Palm Cross Sale to benefit our parish. Click here for more information.

Praying for the dead is a great spiritual work of mercy. Click here to see the Mass Schedule for All Souls Day, November 2.

The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance.

This summer a support group for those who have lost a loved one will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The sessions will be on Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM in the Church Meeting Room beginning on July 7 and ending on September 1. Click the article title for more information.

Why not consider serving the Lord through our music ministry? We welcome new cantors and members to our choir. Our parish also enjoys the sounds of a Bell Choir. Regular practices are held. For contact information, click the article title.

We are offering Funeral Liturgy Workshops on Thursday, March 31, where you can learn about the three stages of a Catholic Funeral, symbolism in the Funeral Mass, having a Mass as opposed to a funeral home service, Catholic burial and cremation, as well as how you can pre-arrange your Funeral liturgy or that of a parent or loved one. Click the article title for more information.

November 2 is All Souls Day, and the month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month, the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance.

Intentions for masses, tabernacle lamps, and flowers may now be requested for 2022. Until the book is officially open, arrangements can be made using the forms available on the website or in the bulletin. Click the article title for more information, and links to the forms.

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Click the article title for contact information, and a link to the web site with information about the application process.

Two plots in the Catholic section of Greenwood Cemetery have become available. If you are interested in more information, please call 609-310-0112.

The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance.

Please remember in your prayers and Masses the soul of the Most Reverend Edward U. Kmiec who died on Saturday, July 11, the Memorial of St. Benedict. For more information on his life, click the article title.

The 2021 Mass Intention Books for both of our churches will open soon. Because the parish office is still closed to visitors and the restrictions prevent us from holding meetings and activities (other than Mass and private prayer) in our facilities, we are asking you to send a list of your 2021 Mass intentions. Click the article title for instructions and a link to the required form. Please pass the word to those who do not have access to the internet!

His Excellency, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. will celebrate a Mass on June 17 for all faithful of the Diocese who died during the pandemic period when churches were closed and individual Masses of Christian Burial could not take place. The Mass is offered for those who died of any cause, not only COVID-19. The Mass will be live streamed. Click the article title for details.

A Paschal Candle to be used at St. Anthony Church Church was donated in loving memory of Vincenza Gervasio Brophy by OLS-SA staff members Michael Amantia, Susan Commini, Doris Cordero, Mariyam Francis, Clara Gioe, and Denise Mikics.

The Rosary Altar Society is conducting its Annual Palm Cross Sale, the proceeds of which benefit our parish. This year, we've gone back to our original supplier, Dragonfly Farms, as last year's Palm Crosses were disappointing. For details on the size and cost of the Palm Crosses, click the article title.

Are you feeling the stress of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness? You are not alone. We know that caregiving can be stressful. This program will teach stress management techniques, and relaxation and coping strategies. The program is available at no cost. Click the article title for details.

If you brought or sent in a picture of a loved one to be placed by Our Lady at either Our Lady of Sorrows or St. Anthony during November, please pick it up at the Parish Office during regular business hours. The Parish Office is located beneath Our Lady of Sorrows Church.