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After a year filled with pandemic fears and anxieties, it’s time for healing and freedom in Christ Jesus. People of all ages are invited to experience the supernatural love and healing power of Jesus Christ during this two-day conference, presented by the 2021 New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference on Pentecost weekend, May 21-22, at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church in Middletown NJ. For more information, click the article title.

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! To address this need, more food pantries have opened, but the resources are now spread out over additional food pantries. Please be generous! Click the article title for more information, including distribution dates.

The Diocese of Trenton community of the MARIAN SERVANTS of the Holy Family has assembled several Healing Teams available to offer individual healing prayer from February 21-27, 2021. Click the article title for more information.

Lent will be here soon and before you know it, we will be celebrating the Risen Lord. What will you do during those 40 days leading up to Easter to foster your relationship with the Lord? Click the article title for a suggestion.

The overflowing joy of the participants in the annual March for Life “charges the batteries” of all pro-life Americans. No pro-life Americans should miss out on this experience, so this year, the rally and pre-rally shows will be covered virtually! Click the article title for a link to the registration (free) to receive the link to the live-streamed events.

The Lumen Christi-Cohort 6, Covid-19 Walk-A-Thon was a success, with just about 25 registered walkers from our three parishes, CCD classes, and members from the Cohort. Click the article title for more information, and a picture of the Bishop wearing one of our masks!

Lumen Christi - Cohort 6 is sponsoring a walk-a-thon to benefit the Diocese of Trenton Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. The walk will be held on the morning of Saturday, November 14. Note: You must register to walk, as we are limited to a total of 75 people walking. Please sign up early! But if you miss the date, you can always sponsor another parish walker! Click the article title for details.

...as we go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, in June of 2021. Click the article title for more information.

PRAY! St. Gregory the Great parish invites you to join in their efforts as either a Sidewalk Advocate, or a Prayer Warrior at church or at home. Our OLS-SA Respect Life group participated with St. Gregory the Great parish's pro-life prayer vigil last Spring, and welcomes the invitation to join them in continuing efforts to end the scourge of abortion.

The Knights of Columbus Hamilton Council #6213 is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, September 15, from 1 to 6 PM, at their Council Hall, 1451 Klockner Rd. Click the article title for more information.

Marco Pontecorvo’s Fátima is now available for viewing online, and in theaters (when they open). Click the article title for a link to the movie's official website, with a list of online sources where you can find the movie.

All catechists and aids of the Lumen Christi Cohort (Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony, St. Gregory the Great, and St. Raphael-Holy Angels) are invited to join in a virtual retreat, being held on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. The theme is "Finding Grace in Challenging Times", and the presenter will be Msgr. Gervasio. Click the article title for more information and a link to the registration form.

Thanks to all those who donate to the Food Pantry each week, and to those who make monetary donations to the poor boxes at the doors of the church. The groceries and the funds collected allow our parish to help the needy of our community!

Join us in prayer for our nation, from August 15 through October 7. Our nation is in desperate need of prayer, as all Catholics can agree. This is your chance to join a huge undertaking, from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. Click the article title for more information.

We are dismayed at the Supreme Court’s failure to hold Louisiana abortion facilities accountable for their violations of women’s health and safety in the decision issued today (June 29, 2020), June Medical Services v. Russo. The Supreme Court has failed to hold abortion clinics in Louisiana to the same standard of care as every other surgical center in the state; in essence the Supreme Court has given a “pass” to abortion centers on health regulations. Click the article title for more information.

This is to invite churches , prayer leaders, worship leaders, families, all God's people, to lift up a "Sacrifice of Praise" wherever you are for 50 minutes or 50 hours between Thursday, July 2 at 5:00 PM and Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 PM. Click the article title for a link to more information.

The Lumen Christi Health Ministry will be publishing monthly "health bits" in all of our parishes. Click the article title to see the first health tidbit, a saint to pray to for health, and a bit more information about the Health Ministry.

Our prayerful good wishes accompany our good neighbor to the east, Fr. Michael McClane who will assume his new duties as Pastor of St. Paul’s Parish, Princeton, effective July 1. We welcome to Hamilton and as a member of our Cohort, Fr. Michael Hall, who will succeed Fr. McClane as Pastor. For more information, on both the outgoing and incoming pastors, click the article title.

The Food Pantry at St. Raphael’s is currently not accepting food donations. As of this writing, the Easter Distribution of food will still take place as scheduled. If you know of anyone in need please let them know that the pantry (located at St Raphael’s Parish Center, 151 Gropp Ave, Hamilton) WILL be open from 9 to 11 am on April 6 (Easter distribution).

The Food Pantry located at St Raphael’s Parish Center (151 Gropp Ave, Hamilton) has advised us that the distribution scheduled for this Saturday, March 21, has been canceled. No decision has been made regarding the Easter distribution scheduled for April 4.