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Click the article title to find out what programs will be offered at Francis House of Prayer, and the Marionist Family Retreat Center.

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During January, 119.5 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne at 586-6596.

This weekend is the kickoff for celebrating National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and concluding on World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb.14). The theme for 2021’s celebration of National Marriage Week. Click the article title to find more information on the events and activities in our parish and our diocese.

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.

All married couples and their families are invited to take part in our Parish Flash Mob for Marriage! Click the article title for details on how to participate, and when.

We are pleased to announce that parish grants of various amounts totaling $3,100 were awarded to six families of our school as tuition assistance. This help is made possible through your contributions to our parish tuition assistance fund throughout the year. Thanks to all those who made gifts this past year. It is a great help to families who wish to provide a Catholic education to their children.

March for Life’s Annual Rose Dinner Gala—a pro-life event benefiting the March for Life Education and Defense Fund—is going virtual! The event will take place online at 7 pm on Friday, January 29. The program will feature a variety of pro-life voices and organizations working to build a culture of life. Among them will be Tim Tebow,a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman Trophy winner; Fr, Mike Schmitz, and Carl Anderson.

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.

During National Marriage Week, you are invited to participate in a live-streamed nightly rosary, with special reflections for married couples. Click the article title for more information.

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!

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, from 7-8:30 PM, and Friday, November 13, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Click the article title for more information.

In search of a great place to work and make a lasting difference in the lives of our care receivers? Come and work with the Guild! A position in our Home Health Nursing Program is available for a Nurse, R.N., with two years’ experience required, part-time flexible. Visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for application & information today!

The OLS-SA Social Justice Committee once again brings you the Christmas Adopt-a-Child program. You can help a family this Christmas by adopting one or more children for your Christmas shopping list. Click the article title for a link to the page with more information and the request form.

Our parish Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee will again be collecting frozen turkeys and non-perishable items to fill Thanksgiving baskets those who are in need.

During October, more than 127 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 37 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who "cleaned out their closets and cleared out their clutter," a tremendous amount of clothing and housewares was donated at our recent drive. All will help those who are served by Better Community Housing of Trenton.

Pray and fast on the first Friday of each month remaining in 2020 to attain equal rights for babies in the womb. Click the article title 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. At this time, we are also including an intention to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Click the article title for contact information and details.