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The parish office will be closed December 24 through December 26, and will reopen at the usual time on Monday, December 29.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 21.

Click here to find a few liturgical points on the Christmas season and the closing of the Jubilee Year.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, may His peace, joy, and hope fill your hearts and homes. There will be no classes on Wednesday, December 24 and Sunday, December 28 and 31. Click here to see the full notice to our Religious Education Families.

Due to early submission of the bulletin, the weekly stewardship report will be released later. Click here to see the status of the Annual Catholic Appeal.

To see the summary financial report for the year ending June 30, 2025, go to the Year End Financial Report page under Stewardship. Click here for a message from Msgr. Gervasio and link to the page.

Volunteers are needed to adorn Our Lady of Sorrows Church for the Christmas Feast on Tuesday, December 23rd, at 7:00 PM. Click here for more information.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 14.

The Respect Life Group would like to thank you for your generous support of the recent Right to Life Raffle OLS-SA parishioners purchased 220 tickets thus contributing nearly $2300 (including donations) to support NJRTL with their much needed, ongoing pro-life efforts here in New Jersey. Click here to see the winners!

Click here to see the stewardship report and Annual Catholic Appeal status as of December 8.

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. Click here for more information on how to report such abuse.

It is appropriate in this holy season to make sure that our customs and traditions reflect the "reason for the season." Click here to find a link to a blessing you and your family can pray as you first turn on the lights of your Christmas tree.

The Liturgy of the Word for Children will be offered at the 11:00 Mass on December 21, and January 4. All children in Grades K-4 are invited to participate. The Scriptures of the Sunday are presented in a relatable and age appropriate manner.

The Christmas Collection is the most important appeal of the year and goes a very long way to helping us meet our financial obligations to the Diocese and our vendors. Please remember the parish on your Christmas list. Thanks for your generosity.

During Advent, you can carry the lighted Advent candle in procession at the beginning of each weekend Mass! If you are interested, please arrive at church 20 minutes before Mass starts, and speak to the assisting Deacon.

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of December 7.

Please note that the parish office will be closed on Monday, December 8, in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The office will re-open at the usual time on Tuesday. The parish office will then close at 12:00 on Wednesday, December 10.

Click here to see the stewardship report for the last 2 weeks, and the Annual Catholic Appeal status report.

During November, 34 parishioners provided 167 hours of service to 31 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide a variety of non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. CLick here for more information on the services provided, and how to sign up for this ministry, as either a care giver or a care receiver.

Next Sunday, December 14, will be Bambinelli Sunday, the blessing of the Baby Jesus, at all Masses. We invite you, especially our children, to bring your “Gesu Bambino” from your home nativity scene to Mass on December 14.