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Richard Ferreira, the Mt. Carmel Guild’s program director, sent a note to OLS-SA parishioners saying, “Just wanted to take a moment to thank you immensely for your food donation that helps feed the needy. So blessed to have you as a donor.”

During December, more than 236 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 46 persons. 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. Click the article title for more information on the services provided.

More human beings died in abortions than any other cause of death in 2019, a new report indicates. Click the article title to find out more.

In observance of the 47th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the 1973 US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish's Respect Life Committee invite you to an Evening of Prayer on Wednesday, January 22 beginning with the 6:30 pm Mass in St. Raphael Church (3500 S Broad St, Hamilton). Click the article title for more information.

Take a small respite from a busy Saturday and join us, as we reflect with Fr. Jim Smith on the role of Servant Leadership. Click the article title for more information and registration contacts.

We are grateful to the members who have sent in their 2019-20 dues thus far. For those who have yet to do so, please try to send it in before the next reminder notice is sent. Click the article title for details.

Membership dues for the Rosary Altar Society for the year 2020 can be returned by placing the check in an envelope and dropping it in the collection basket or at the parish office, or pay in person at a meeting. Click the article title for more information.

The 2019 Adopt-a-Family program was again a huge success! Gifts for 360 children were donated by 140 parish individuals and families. In addition, numerous parishioners donated more than $3,000 to be used to purchase gifts for additional children. Many thanks to all who donated gifts, money, or gift cards, and to those who helped to collect, sort, and deliver the gifts on Sunday. For details, click the article title.

Jesus is coming! Gather with your fellow parishioners after the 11 am Mass on Sunday, December 22, to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church for his arrival.

If you have books, clothing, diapers, formula, or other items that are looking for a new “home,” please do not bring them to the parish office. Instead, consider donating them to Mt. Carmel Guild (73 N Clinton Ave, Trenton; 609-392-5159).

We want to thank you for supporting Mt Carmel Guild and enabling us to serve our community for the past 100 years. Today, we invite you to become a Mission Member to help us serve those in need: body, mind and spirit. We must increase the Guild’s sustainability as we serve over 1,700 individuals each month, with much higher numbers during the holiday season. Click the article title for details.

At this season when we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family and the Flight into Egypt, the Lawrenceville Associates in Mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph invite you to a first-hand account of happenings at the Southern US Border. Sunday, January 5, from 2 to 4 pm at the Church of St. Ann. Click the article title for details.

Many thanks to all who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. More than 100 turkeys and hams, 195 bags of food, and $1,440 in gift card and monetary donations were collected. Click the article title for more information!

The Food Pantry Partnership will happily accept all types of nonperishable food and can always use staples and basic cleaning supplies, right now they are especially in need of cranberry sauce and boxed potatoes. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the early bulletin deadlines for the weeks of 12/29/19 and 1/5/20.

During November, 256.5 hours of service were provided by 45 volunteers to 48 persons. For more information, click the article title.

We want to thank you for supporting Mt Carmel Guild and enabling us to serve our community for the past 100 years. Each of our donors from now throughout our Centennial year (2020) will be recognized as Centennial Members. Click the article title to find out more, and for ways you can help!

There are still children hoping that an OLS-SA parishioner will be their Santa Claus. If you haven’t already “adopted” a child (or a family of children), please consider sharing the joy of the season by participating in our Adopt a Child, Adopt a Family Program. Click the article title for a link to the form.

A debt of gratitude goes out to Dave and Cheryl Uhaze for coordination the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. This year’s event was held at the German American Club on November 17.

Click the article title to see a list of programs and retreats offered at the Francis House of Prayer, Allentown.