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The Lumen Christi Cohort (OLS-SA, St. Gregory the Great, and St. Raphael-Holy Angels) is sponsoring an exhibit on the Shroud of Turin, including a full-sized replica of the shroud, display panels on the history and scientific investigations of the Shroud, and a statue of Jesus based on the three-dimensional data contained in the shroud image. If you ever had any doubts about the death and resurrection of Jesus, you can't miss this exhibit. Click here for details!

Join Catholic men from across the Diocese of Trenton for the 29th Annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 28, at St. Mary Mother of God Church, Middletown. Click here for more information.

The Rosary Altar Society is conducting its Annual Palm Cross Sale, the proceeds of which benefit Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish. The cross is approximately 12” x 20” and made of looped palms on a wooden cross and mounted on a stake which makes a suitable adornment for the cemetary or garden. The cost for each Palm Cross is $13.50. Click here for more information.

Our Lady of Sorrows School is pleased to offer Gertrude Hawk Chocolates for Easter! The sale began on February 5th and will run through February 23rd. Click here for more information.

Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish presents a day trip to the Lancaster, PA area featuring the Sight & Sound Production of “JOSHUA”. From the banks of the Jordan River, to the towering walls of Jericho, “JOSHUA” is a miraculous adventure for the whole family. Click here for details.

All liturgical ministers are invited to a day of recollection on March 14, 2026 (note the date change!). To ensure that there is enough food for the light breakfast, please RSVP by March 7. Click here for more information.

The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.

During January, 36 parishioners provided 208.5 hours of service to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide a variety of non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. To find out more about signing up for this ministry, as either a care giver or a care receiver, click here.

Join Giuls Carella for a one-hour, deeply relaxing Sound Bath Experience on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 7:00 PM in the OLS School Gym. You must register for this event. Click here for details.

On Friday, January 23, there will be a Mass for Life and Life Expo at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Click here for a link to more information.

This Thursday (January 21) marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. While the ruling has been overturned, the Court turned the issue over to the States. Thus, the battle to defend human life remains. Click here to find a way that you can help in prayer.

The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified high school seniors of Polish descent, to assist in their pursuit of a college education.

Thanks are due for 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

During December, 36 parishioners provided 166.5 hours of service to 34 persons. Click here for more information on the services provided and how to sign up as either a care giver or a care receiver.

Many hands make light work! Are you able to give 1-2 hours about 8 times a year caring for our parish altar linens at St. Anthony Church? Click here for details.

Many thanks to all who, with overwhelming generosity, contributed gifts, cash, and gift cards totaling $4,400, to our Adopt-a-Child Christmas Project. You made at least 264 children from 82 families very happy.

Rediscover the love in your marriage. Come to a Retrouvaille marriage weekend retreat. Click here for more information.

Having trouble finding that perfect gift for someone? Why not give them the gift that keeps on giving?! Click here for more information.

Feeding the hungry never ceases to be important. Food pantries always need staples such as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, and canned vegetables, but any non-perishables you can donate to Mt Carmel Guild or St Raphael’s Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. Just place them in the receptacles at the doors of our churches.