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The Prayer Shawl group will meet this month on September 15, at 1:00 PM, in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. Our Mission is to create prayer shawls, lap robes, and dialysis blankets for those under treatment, and for those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We also create baby blankets for distribution at local Pro-Life pregnancy centers. We are always delighted to welcome new members, even if you don't yet know how to crochet. Knitters are also welcome! Click here for more information.

During July, 30 parishioners provided 194 hours of service to 26 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne ([email protected]; 609-586-6596.

The Prayer Shawl group will meet on Monday, July 14, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. If you are interested in making prayer shawls for the sick, dialysis blankets for those undergoing dialysis, or baby blankets, please join us. Click here for more information.

During June, 27 parishioners provided 149 hours of service to 26 persons. Click here to see what services are offered, and for contact information to sign up to give or receive these services.

During May, 25 parishioners provided 138.5 hours of service to 26 persons. To find out what services are provided, click here.

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County is seeking volunteers to serve seniors and adults with disabilities in our community. Click here for more information.

The Lumen Christi Cohort 6 (St. Gregory the Great, St. Raphael-Holy Angels and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parishes) has joined Interfaith Caregivers of Mercer County’s Walk for Wellness on June 21. Click here to find out how you can help!

The Prayer Shawl group will hold its monthly meeting in the Church Meeting Room at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 12. Please join us if you'd like to make prayer shawls, dialysis blankets, or baby blankets; if you have any of the above you'd like to donate; or even if you'd like to learn how to crochet. And if you have (or know someone who has) extra yarn you (or they) want to get rid of, you can leave it with us! We'll be happy to take it off your hands!

During March, 32 parishioners provided 165 hours of service to 32 individuals. Caring Hearts volunteers provide a variety of non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. Click here for more information on signing up for this ministry.

The Prayer Shawl group will hold its monthly meeting in the Church Meeting Room at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 14. Please join us if you'd like to make prayer shawls, dialysis blankets, or baby blankets; if you have any of the above you'd like to donate; or even if you'd like to learn how to crochet. And if you have (or know someone who has) extra yarn you (or they) want to get rid of, you can leave it with us!

During February, 30 parishioners provided 158 hours of service to 29 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne ([email protected]; 609-586-6596. Click here to see a list of services provided.

Our parish is in great need of Eucharistic Ministers to visit our homebound brothers and sisters, as well as our neighboring nursing homes. The Eucharistic ministry to the homebound and to those in nursing homes is a rewarding ministry. Click here for more information.

For February--the sick and homebound. The sufferings of the sick, at home or in the hospital…can be allayed by the closeness and affection of those who visit them, and those who care for them. WE must be grateful for their care and concern for the sick and the most vulnerable. Please keep the sick, the homebound, and healthcare workers in your prayers.

During January, 28 parishioners provided 176 hours of service to 29 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.

During December, 31 parishioners provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 persons. Click here to find out more about what services are provided, and how to sign up as either a care giver or a care receiver.

During October, 31 parishioners provided 165.5 hours of service to 27 persons. If you are interested in giving non-medical services to our homebound neighbors. or if you need such services, click here for contact information.

During October, 31 parishioners provided 186.5 hours of service to 31 persons. For more information on the type of services available, and contact information, click here.

Do you have an hour a week to help our seniors? If you could spare an hour a week, or even an hour a month, to visit one of our homebound seniors or drive someone to a medical appointment, please consider becoming a Caring Hearts volunteer! Click here for more information.

There will be a meeting of the Prayer Shawl Group on Monday, October 21, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Please come and meet the new leadership!

During September, 31 parishioners provided 176.5 hours of service to 32 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, click here for contact information.