The parish office will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of the national holiday. There will be only one Mass, at 9:00 AM.

Friday, June 27 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Join us this Friday at Mass to honor and thank the Lord for the immensity of His love.

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To share in a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 22, to be celebrated by newly ordained Father Alan Bridges, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Refreshments will follow!

At all Masses next weekend (June 14-15), Fr. Mehu Charles Joseph will be with us as part of the Diocesan Missionary Cooperation Plan. Please be generous to his appeal.

Friday June 13 is the feast day of our Patron, St. Anthony of Padua. Join us for Mass and refreshments at 7:00 PM on June 13.

The month of June is singled out, in a particular way, for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To celebrate the Heart of Christ means to turn toward the profound center of the Person of the Savior, that center which the Bible identifies precisely as his Heart, seat of the love that has redeemed the world. ∼Pope St. John Paul II, Angelus June 24, 2002

Our parish is pleased to offer a preparation program for children between the ages of 6 and 14 who have not yet been baptized. Click here for more information.

Tomorrow our nation remembers all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. While picnics often mark the day, let us not forget to observe it with the best intention: prayer. Join us for the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church!

The Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites all generations to a powerful Pentecost Rally on the Vigil of Pentecost. Come and experience dynamic speakers, anointed worship, and a powerful Healing Service. Click here for more information.

During the month of May, we are focused on the signs of hope provided by our vocations, not just priestly vocations, but also married and single vocations. Click here for this week's Jubilee Year sign of hope.

The first Pope from the United States has chosen the name Leo XIV. Click here for a link to an article from the Vatican News on the new Pope.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped decorate Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Anthony Churches for Easter. The beauty enhanced the celebration of our risen Lord! Another thank you to volunteers who are watering the flowers throughout the week of love.”

While the College of Cardinals is in Conclave to select the next Pope, we can support them by praying for the aid of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Mother, that they will be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this very important work. Click here for a link to the prayer.

First Thursday, at St. Anthony Church, a Diocesan Pilgrimage Church: Confessions, Evening Prayer, and Adoration with Benediction.

The Easter Season runs from the Sunday of the Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday. The first eight days of the season form the Easter Octave and are celebrated as Solemnities. The acclamation “Alleluia! Alleluia” is added to the dismissal of the Mass. Click here for more information.

The Parish Office will be closed from Thursday, April 17th through Monday April 21st in observance of the Sacred Triduum and Easter. The office will re-open on Tuesday, April 22, at 9:00 AM.

Volunteers are needed to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Good Friday immediately after The Seven Last Words Service (approximately 7:30 pm). This is a great opportunity for our students to receive service hours. Help us adorn the Lord’s House for the celebration of His Resurrection!

In addition to the to the usual 7:00 and 9:00 am weekday Masses, we invite you to take part in these opportunities to observe the Lenten Season this week--click here for the list.

As part of their preparation for First Communion our children are reflecting on the important of sharing and generosity as they consider the Gospel event of the boy who offered his two fish and five loaves to Jesus for the feeding of the crowd…a foreshadowing of the Eucharist. Our First Communicants will be sharing loaves of bread with you next weekend. Click here for more information.