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Click the article title to see the stewardship report of July 25.

The weekend of July 31 - August 1, we shall welcome Fr. Binoj Matthew, O.Ss.T (Order of the Most Holy Trinity).

Click the article title to see the sanctuary and St. Joseph lamp intentions for the week of 7/25.

Kudos to Jack Evans, a sophomore at Holy Ghost Prep, who earned Distinguished Honors (GPA of 4.2 or above) for the 2nd marking period in the 2020-21 school year.

If you have had an abortion, and are struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain left behind, or if you know someone who has had an abortion and is struggling, know that healing is possible! Click the article title to find out about Rachel's Vineyard, a "therapy for the soul" that combines a unique and creative process for psychological and spiritual healing.

Click the article title to see some of the upcoming programs offered at the Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

In June of this year, the Vatican released the news that Pope Francis instituted a Church-wide celebration of a World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly. Beginning this year, the celebration will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Sts. Joachim & Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.

If you have one hour a week, you can make a difference in the life of an elderly person. Click the article title for more information.

As of August 7, the parish office will no longer be open on Saturdays.

All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th, or 50th or more wedding anniversary during the 2020 or 2021 calendar year are invited to share the Eucharist, reaffirm your sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing. Click the article title for details.

Why not you? Why not now? A Vocation Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA is planned for Saturday, August 7. Transportation & lunch are provided. Click the article title for details.

Our statue of St. Anthony, co-patron of our parish, has seen its day, and is now looking quite worn and scruffy. Anyone who would like to help us replace this statue, especially those who are named after St. Anthony, are encouraged to contact the parish office. Click the article title to see a photo of the statue we'd like to purchase.

We would like to increase the ranks of our altar servers! Any boy or girl in the 4th grade or later is cordially invited to consider ministry at the altar. Adults are also welcome to serve in this ministry. Click the article title for contact information.

The Anointing of the Sick is intended to strengthen those who are ill, not just the dying. If you or someone you know is seriously ill, don't wait until the last minute to call the priest for this sacrament!

Or do you know someone who might want to become a Catholic? Or do you know someone who was baptized Catholic, but hasn't received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? Click the article title to find out about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults--how you can fully enter the Catholic Faith!

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Click the article title to find out when the next session begins, and find contact information.

Join us in a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where you will visit Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and many more amazing cities! Msgr. Gervasio and Fr. Jean will be our spiritual directors on this parish pilgrimage. Space is limited...call today. Click the article title for more informaion.

Whether you registered as a parishioner seven years ago or seven times seven years ago, things change. Please keep us up to date if your household grows or shrinks, if someone moves into a skilled nursing or assisted living facility, or if they are hospitalized! And when your children reach the age of 21, please remind them to register in their own name, as this facilitates becoming a godparent or sponsor. Click the article title for more information.

Just a reminder--please remember those in our community who may be hungry and drop off some nonperishable food for Mount Carmel Guild and St Raphael’s Pantry. The need is greater than ever! Thanks to your generosity, the pantry has been able to help so many people in need during this pandemic! Click the article title for more information, including distribution dates.

In response to demand, our parish will begin a trial of the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass, from August 8 through October 24. We have been monitoring Mass attendance over the past few weeks and have determined that scheduling an 8:00 am Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows merits a trial. Keeping it depends upon adequate attendance, i.e. about 100 persons or more. Click the article title for more information.