The Parish Family of

OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY

Two Churches One Family

WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL LIFE (OLS) Our Lady of Sorrows Church (SA) St. Anthony Church

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday ...................................................................... 4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS) Sunday........................................................................................8:00 & 10:00 am (SA), 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am (OLS) Creole Mass: 6:30 pm (SA)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy Day........................................................................................7:00 pm (SA) Holy Day12:15 pm (SA), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA), 7:00 am & 7:00 pm (OLS)

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday........................................................7:00 am (OLS), 8:00 am (SA) Wednesday ...............................................................................6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Saturday .................................................................................................... 9:00 am (OLS) Civil Holiday Masses as Announced

ROSARY Monday - Friday........................................................................................7:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, January - June .............................................9:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, July - December....................................... 8:30 am (OLS)

WEEKLY NOVENAE Miraculous Medal...................................... Mondays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA) St. Anthony ................................................... Tuesdays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA)

BAPTISMS 1st Sunday ....... 11:00 am (SA) 3rd Saturday .......10:00 am (Creole) (SA) 2nd & 3rd Sundays ............................................................................ 12:15 pm (OLS)

RECONCILIATION Saturday ............................................3:00 - 3:45 pm (SA), 3:45 - 4:30 pm (OLS) Also by appointment

Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext.

St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue

Rev. Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio ....................................Pastor Rev. H. Todd Carter............................................Parochial Vicar Rev. Jean R. Felicién ..........................................Parochial Vicar

James Challender, Deacon Luders Desiré, Deacon Kevin O’Boyle, Deacon Joseph Jaruszewski, Deacon Jeffery Pierfy, Deacon

Joseph Novak and Michael Stewart.......................Trustees

Donald E. Costantino ..................................... School Principal

Mariyam Francis..................... Religious Education Director

Mary O’Boyle ..............................................Pre-School Director

Susan Commini ............................................ Pastoral Outreach Michael Amantia................................................ Music Ministry Doris Cordero.................................................... Parish Secretary Clara Gioe ......................................................Financial Secretary Denise Mikics..............................................Bulletin & Calendar Gérald Charmant............................................. Haitian Ministry

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 3816 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 Report student absences by calling 587-4140, ext. 2

OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL 3800 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4140, ext. 1 | Fax: 609-584-8853

OUR LADY OF SORROWS PRE-SCHOOL 3710 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-586-1422 | Fax: 609-586-1214

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 | Website: www.ols-sa.org | Email: info@ols-sa.org

Parish Office & Mailing Address (Located in the Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows Church) 3816 East State St. Ext., Hamilton, NJ 08619-2450

Parish Office Hours (Closed Sundays and holidays as announced in the bulletin) Mon. - Thu., 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | Fri., 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Sat., 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 OLS 7 AM Elia Lelli ~ C & J Arnone Joan Bartolomei ~ M/M R Ponticiello SA 8 AM H Roy Breth ~ V Breth & family Louis F Smith ~ F Wrobel TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 OLS 7 AM Joan M Bartolomei ~ M & L Stewart Lena T Apoldite ~ E T Markey SA 8 AM Beatrice Hurley ~ Family Vincent Rienzi ~ Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 OLS 7 AM Trossbach Family ~ B Wechsner Joan Edinger ~ S & B Butera SA 8 AM Rose B Chrzanowski ~ E Farbar Carmen Rago ~ Daughter Donna SA 6:30 PM Eddy Pamphile ~ Family THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 OLS 7 AM Carl Papaianni ~ M & L Stewart Joan M Bartolomei ~ E Pacera SA 8 AM Frank Iero ~ C Oswald Scott Rickman ~ ICS Bear Tavern Rd Office OLS 7 AM Louise Castaldo ~ J Campioni William G Schultze ~ J & J DeGregory Joan Diehl ~ P Graziano FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 OLS 7 AM Maria Sciabbarasi ~ M/M H Samaros Jay Destribats ~ J & F Zoller SA 8 AM Anthony Imbalzano Sr. ~ C Pyne & M Imbalzano & family Lew Mikics ~ L & M Gryziewicz SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 OLS 9 AM Joan V Bartolomei ~ J & J DeGregory Baby Jackson ~ Clara Ann & Kathy Special Intention ~ L Halmun & J Lewis SA 4 PM Frank Galant ~ Lewis & Marianne Margaret Troiani ~ Daughter Leonard J Troiani ~ R M Peissner OLS 5 PM John M Fraytak ~ Joanne & Dave William Schultze ~ P Graziano Paul Voilas ~ Wife Ginny SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 OLS 7:30 AM Christopher C Rutter Sr ~ J & J Hejda Frank L Silvestro ~ Wife & family Mildred S Bendel ~ J & B Dirk SA 8 AM William T Kenney ~ Family Michael Torrente ~ G Olla Baby Greyson Bruschi ~ Aunt Cindy OLS 9 AM Douglas Fell ~ L & M Rule Frank L Zitani ~ P Diaz & family Bret Zorzi ~ T & M Moffat SA 10 AM Sara Paglione ~ V & B Gervasoni William T Kenney ~ Family Adrian Cordero ~ S Strong OLS 11 AM Virginia DiMemmo Urlick ~ Family Antonio Angelino ~ R Maris Rebecca Moffat ~ J Bennett SA 6:30 PM For the People of the Parish

AT YOUR SERVICE

NEW? If you'd like to join the parish, please visit the parish office and complete a registration form. We'll give you a supply of numbered envelopes. Their use will ensure that we can provide you with contribution information for income tax purposes and help document your participation in the liturgical life of your parish.

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR: Baptism - Call well in advance to schedule. Matrimony - Call at least a year prior to your

planned date. Anointing of the Sick - This is not a sacrament

for only those who are at the point of death, but also those facing a serious illness.

Holy Eucharist for the Homebound Bereavement Counseling Annulment Process Information

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - If you want to join the Catholic Church or complete your sacraments of initiation (First Eucharist and/or Confirmation), join us for the RCIA. Weekly classes begin each September.

LOW-GLUTEN (0.01%) HOSTS - We provide low-gluten hosts for those with Celiac Disease. Please inform the priest or deacon prior to the celebration of Mass; at communion time, approach the priest celebrant who will have this sacred host.

SANCTUARY MEMORIALS - Weekly sanctuary lamps or flowers for Masses may be requested in memory of a loved one or to mark a special occasion. The cost of a lamp is $15; floral arrangements are $75. Please visit the parish office at least a week in advance, so that the dedication may be included in the bulletin.

MASS INTENTIONS - Masses should be requested at the parish office; the stipend is $10.

Our Mission Statement We are the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows - Saint Anthony, a Roman Catholic Community; as one Eucharistic Family, we are Christ-centered and Spirit-led. Children of God our Father, we are united by His Love and sustained by the intercession of Our Lady and Saint Anthony. We give witness to our faith in action.

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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners, This weekend, along with all the parishes of our diocese, we shall be viewing Bishop O’Connell’s message about this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal wherein he invites us to generously Share Faith, Show Mercy. I hope that everyone will consider making a gift to this appeal which funds the daily operational needs of our diocese. I can certainly attest that the need is there and to the fact that the diocesan administration is indeed a wise steward of the funds that are entrusted to its care. Over the past few years, the diocese has been able to streamline many programs and staffing with its focus on responsible stewardship. Realizing that many have also committed over time to the endowment campaign, I ask only that everyone make a gift as your means allow. Many parishioners, unfortunately, have never given to the annual appeal and many others did not participate in Faith to Move Mountains. I make a special appeal to these parishioners. If every family made a gift, we could certainly reach our goal and then receive a rebate for our own parish needs. Last year, we did not reach our goal. Our supporting parishioners have always been so very generous and for your loyalty, love, and support, I am very grateful! Let’s support the Annual Appeal as our means allow. Every gift counts! With affection, Msgr. Gervasio I hasten to add my thanks to all those who registered for the email listing and who are completing the online survey.

Stewardship Report Weekly Collection: (February 7) $24,565 Diocesan Assessment Collection $1,844 Collection for Latin America & Eastern Europe $945

Many Hands Make Light Work Are you able to give 1-2 hours approximately 7 times a year caring for our parish altar linens? The Altar Linen Ministry launders and presses the purificators used for our Sunday and daily masses. Greatly appreciated by the priests, deacons, and parish staff, this important ministry works behind the scenes to keep our parish running smoothly. If you are interested, please call Susan at the parish office (587-4372).

Reminder The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents Day.

Mesaj ki soti nan biro Kire pawas la Frè-m ak Sè-m yo: Wiken sa a, ansanm ak tout pawas ki nan Dyosèz nou an, nou pral tounen gade mesaj Evèk O,Connell la sou Apèl Katolik Anyèl ane sa a kote li envite nou a pataje jenererzman Lafwa nou, fè Prèv Mizèrikòd. Mwen swete ke tout moun pral konsidere fè yon jès a Apèl sa a ki finanse bezwen operasyonèl Dyosèz nou yo. Sètènman mwen kab ateste ke bezwen an egziste e ke administrasyon Dyosèz la tout bon vre konn jere lajan ki nan men li. Pandan lane ki sot pase yo, Dyosèz la te kapab rasyonalize anpil pwogram ak pèsonèl ki mete aksan sou yon jesyon ki responsab. Nan reyalize ke anpil moun te konsakre plis tan a kanpay dotasyon an, mwen mande sèlman ke tout moun fè yon jès mezi ponyèt w. Anpil pawasyen malerezman pa janm bay patisipasyon yo a apèl anyèl la epi lòt tou pa patisipe nan "Faith to Move Mountains". Mwen fè yon apèl espesyal a pawasyen sa yo. Si chak fanmi fè yon ti jès, nou tap sètènman atenn objektif nou epitou resevwa yon rabè pou pwòp bezwe pawas nou yo. Lane dènye nou pat rivejwenn objektif nou. Sipò pawasyen nou yo te toujou trè jenere, epi pou fidelite, renmen ak sipò w, mwen trè rekonesan. Annou sipòte Apèl Anyèl la jan nou kapab. Chak jès konte! Avèk afeksyon, Msgr. Gervasio Mwen ta renmen ajoute remèsiman mwen a tout moun ki te enskri pou lis email la epi ki te konplete sondaj sou entènèt la tou.

Rapèl Biri pawas la ap fèmen Lendi 15 Fevrye n-ap obsève “President’s Day.”

You're Invited Do You Want to Learn More about the Liturgy?

If so, then please join Fr. Carter in the OLS Church library every other week to discuss Pope Benedict's The Spirit of the Liturgy. In this book, he helps the reader understand and approach the liturgy with a whole new appreciation. Our first meeting is on March 3 at 7:45 p.m. (after the evening Lenten mass; normally it begins at 7 p.m. outside of Lent) and every other week after that. For details, please contact Fr. Carter (tcarter@ols-sa.org).

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LENTEN ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

FEBRUARY 13-14 In addition to the regular Masses

Monday: Divine Mercy Chaplet

6:00 p.m. (OLS Church)

Tuesday Scripture Study on the Lord’s Passion

7:00 p.m. (OLS Church Library)

Wednesday Stations of the Cross

12:15 p.m. (SAC)

Thursday Eucharistic Adoration

7:30 am -6:00 p.m. (OLS)

Confessions: 6:15-7:00 p.m. Mass: Guest Homilist Rev. Jacek Labinski

7:00 p.m. (OLS)

Friday Stations of the Cross

7:00 p.m. (OLS)

Saturday Confessions follow 9:00 a.m. Mass

Tax Info If you would like to pick up a copy of your 2015 contribution statement, please call the parish office (587-4372). Your statement will be available for pick-up after 2 p.m. on the Friday following your call. If you would prefer to have your statement mailed to you, please put a business-size self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) in the collection basket or mail or drop one off to the parish office (beneath OLS Church). Statements will be mailed only to those who have provided a SASE.

Welcome Sunday and St. Martha Sunday

Take Place this Weekend!

Join your fellow parishioners for coffee and conversation after

all Masses on Sunday at OLS and after the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony.

Monthly Stewardship Report

January Revenue (including Christmas) Weekly Collections (previously reported) $97,388 Online Giving (previously reported) $4,520 Christmas (previously reported) $113,320 Mary, Mother of God (previously reported) $10,393 Rental Income (St. Anthony Campus) $39,724 Total $265,345

Significant January Expenditures Cleaning Services $9,202 Contracted Services (other than cleaning) $5,121 Diocesan Assessments & Insurances $139,652 Hamilton Township Property Tax $1,245 Household & Housekeeper $2,638 OLS School Subsidies $51,204 Payroll for Staff $37,416 Supplies (liturgical, office, cleaning, maint.) $1,705 Utilities $7,308 Total $255,491

OLS-SA Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

The OLS-SA Sports Committee is looking for a volunteer boys varsity (5th to 8th grade) soccer coach for the 2016 CYO spring soccer season.

Please contact OLS-SA athletic director, Romeo Laurente (937-4212; romeojr@laurente.com.

Annual Catholic Appeal Your Gift at Work…

Formation of seminarians, priests, deacon, deacon candidates

Formation of parish catechists and lay leaders Catholic School support/Tuition Assistance Emergency Assistance to the poor and vulnerable Parish Counseling Services Home Nursing Program Development of programs for families, youth Local Parish needs

Welcome! A warm welcome is extended to the following new parishioners and their families:

Jennifer & Joseph Allessio Matthew Goleniecki

Maria (Mandy) & Philip Joseph Longo Virlyn Toure

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Parish Lenten Mission

Sunday, March 13, through Wednesday, March 16

Sanctuary Lamps

At Our Lady of Sorrows

One lamp burns in loving memory of Theresa DiFranco

at the request of her husband, Pasquale.

At Saint Anthony

Both lamps burn in loving memory of J. Gregory & Kathleen M. Delate

at the request of their family.

Effective Monday, February 8

For the convenience of our parishioners and visitors, our parish office will remain open during the lunch

hour (Mon-Fri). Our revised hours are:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased José Camacho

John A Moscarello

eel ree to like our new acebook page— https://www.facebook.com/olssahamilton

—to stay updated on parish activities.

You're Invited As our RCIA candidates are preparing to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and holy communion, all Catholics are invited to deepen their faith by attending the classes. Feel free to come to the Church Meeting Room on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m.

Help Is at Hand Have you lost a loved one? Would you like someone to help you deal with the pain and grief of your loss? Deacon Jeff Pierfy has sixteen years experience counseling the bereaved. If you are interested in meeting with Deacon Pierfy, please call the parish office.

Lord Jesus Christ, Word of the Father, we turn to you. Watch over our plans. Enliven our service to the Church. Sustain our labors. Guide our steps in search of the best

ways to proclaim your Gospel. Our poverty is great. We do not place trust in ourselves but only in you. Encourage us, reassure us, give us your blessing. You, who with the Holy Spirit, live and reign in us

and in your Church forever and ever. Amen.

Seniors' Activities

Senior Club #1 Senior Club #1 will be meeting on Wednesday, March 9, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church Hall. We are reaching out for new members—come join us.

Senior Club #2 The next meeting of Senior Citizen Social Club #2 will be on March 1. Regular meetings will then resume and continue the first and third Tuesdays of the month for the rest of the year. The meetings begin at 1 p.m. and are held in the Church Meeting Room.

Senior Club #2 and the Happy Days Social Club sponsor a bus to an Atlantic City casino on the first Wednesday of each month. The next trip will be on March 2. The bus leaves the OLS parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Any one age 21 or older is invited. The cost is $35, but you get back $25 in casino credit. If you're interested, please call Doreen napoleon (706-6169). Please make checks payable to Happy Days Social Club.

New members are welcome to join our clubs.

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Please Pray for the Sick Bernice Bates, Victoria Bilardo, Timothy Brophy, John Burns, John Carbonara, Alice Chang, Maria Corbett, Ryan Cromwell, Carmella Cronce, Angie DiOrio, Ted Dolci, Bill Doran, Eileen Evans, Edwin Fernandes, Suzanne Figueroa, Frank & Pamela Firk, Gilbert Flora, Bud Foley, Keith Gerner, Antoinette Giordano, Lewis Gryziewicz, George Gushue, Eileen & John Haller, Joan Holman, JoAnn Jasinski, Paul Kerwick, Stephen Komlosi, Terry Kubinski, Bernadette Lecato, Rose Leming, Michael T Masick, Mark McGrath, Larry Monte, Marietta Muscato, Cheryl & Tom Noon, Charlotte Nurko, Joseph O'Hara, Marion Otto, Jennifer Panicaro, Frank Petrino Jr, Isabella Petrino, Tom Plantier, Catherine Rodenbaugh, Rose Salvatore, Michael Schaefer, William J. Schultze, Kathleen Sisco, David Smith, May Spett, Richard Springer, Janice Sprink, Lisa Tighue, Tom Valatka If you would like to be placed on the sick list, please call the parish office. (If you're calling for someone else, kindly make sure you have their permission.) Please note that names will be removed from the published prayer list after 12 weeks unless alternate arrangements are made.

You’re Invited You are invited to join the Spirit of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order as they gather in St. Anthony Church at 9:15 a.m. on February 21 for the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will attend the 10 a.m. Mass, then hold their meeting in the church hall.

Our faith teaches us that Jesus remains present in his Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Sacrament that is reserved in the tabernacle.

Thursdays Are Days Of Solemn Adoration The Blessed Sacrament will be placed upon the altar following the 7 a.m. Mass until Reposition at 6 p.m. All are invited to answer the Lord’s call…He wants us give Him the gift of our time. He wants us to come to Him bringing our needs, anxieties, joys, and thanks. Our Lady of Sorrows Church also is open during our office hours. Why not stop for even a brief moment to rejoice in the Lord’s Presence?

AROUND THE DIOCESE Holy Father’s February Prayer Intentions

Universal: Care for Creation That we may take good care of creation—a gift freely given—cultivating and protecting it for future generations.

Evangelization: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.

Attention Men! Join other Catholic men from across the Diocese of Trenton at the 19th Annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Men’s Conference on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Saint Mary Parish in Middletown. The theme of this year’s conference is Merciful Like the Father. The day runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop David O’Connell, as well as inspiring talks by current NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, Kellen Clemens; Peter Herbeck, a Catholic TV & radio host, author and evangelist; and Brian Gail, an entrepreneur & CEO, author, and Knight of the Immaculata. There will also be music, Catholic vendors, and the opportunity to fellowship with other men who are looking to grow in their Catholic faith. A youth breakout session will also be offered for young men from 8th grade to college age. Cost is $25 per person in advance ($30 at the door); $10 for students. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register online go to www.catholicmenforjesuschrist.org. To register by mail, send the name of each person registering, your check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Catholic Men for Jesus Christ PO Box 816

Morrisville PA 19067

Priesthood Vocation Discernment Meeting Our Diocesan Priesthood Vocation Discernment meeting is a wonderful opportunity to share how God is calling you to serve in His Church. This month’s meeting will be held on Sunday, February, 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Parish of St. Luke (1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River). Join Very Rev. Robert Grodnicki as he shares his experiences of the priesthood and leads a discussion about discernment and vocations. It would be great to see you and hear how the Lord is working in your life! For more information and to register, please contact the Diocese of Trenton Office of Vocations (406-7449; vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org).

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Finding God in Each Moment: The Practice of Discernment in Everyday Life Tue, Feb 16; 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM; $30 (incl lunch & book)

Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home Tues, Feb 16 & 23; 1:00 – 2:30 PM; $40 (includes book)

Hermit Weekend 7 PM Fri, Feb 26 – 1 PM Sun, Feb 28; $100

Think Summer! Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville offers a variety of summer programs and youth sports camps. Please visit www.ndnj.org for additional information and to view the summer programs.

For Your Health Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) Community Education & Outreach offers a comprehensive curriculum of innovative health and lifestyle programs, screenings and support groups at little or no cost to participants. Please visit www.princetonhcs.org/ if you are interested in learning more about them.

OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society Palm Cross Sale 2016

The Rosary Altar Society is conducting its annual Palm Cross Sale, which is a fundraiser for our parish. The Palm Crosses are approximately 12″ wide and 20″ high, and are made of looped and gathered palms on a wooden cross with an artificial flower and bow that are mounted on a stake. They are a very suitable adornment for the cemetery.

Palm Crosses will be available for pick-up the weekend of March 12 and 13—order cut-off date is March 6. The Palm Crosses are $10 each. Please complete the order form below and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office in an envelope marked Palm Cross Order with your check made payable to the Rosary Altar Society. Thank you for your continued support.

Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Rosary Altar Society

Palm Cross Order Form

Price: $10 each

Name ____________________________________ Telephone ______________________ (Please Print) Number of Crosses _________________ Total Amount Enclosed ________________ Please check one for pick-up: _____ OLS _____ SA Make check payable to the Rosary Altar Society, and place the completed form in an envelope marked PALM CROSS ORDER in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office no later than March 6. Crosses will be available for pick-up after all masses at both churches the weekend of March 12 and 13 at the location you selected. Please call Betty Adamczyk (586-6771) or Carolyn Hawkes (587-4938) with any questions.

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A Lenten Program of Sacrifice to Provide Clean Sanitation to Families at Fr. Gene’s Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Tamil Nadu, India

Once again this year, Msgr. Gervasio and the Social Justice Committee are happy to announce that our Lenten Work of Mercy will be to help our dear friend, Fr Eugene Savarimuthu, care for the people of his parish. Fr. Gene returned to India after serving the people of OLS-SA for 6 years, and became the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Sikkalnayaganpet parish, a part of the diocese of Kumbankonam in Tamilnadu, India. Last year, he undertook a major project to build a community center where the people could gather for celebrations, classes, after school programs, health clinics and more. We raised $25,000 and now the community center is 90% complete. Fr Gene tells us that they will formally open and dedicate the community center on the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19. A plaque will commemorate the sacrifices made by the people of OLS-SA to build the center. Already, the center is being used to hold sewing classes for local women, to house the after school program, and to host parish gatherings. All the people of Fr Gene’s parish know the name “Our Lady of Sorrows-St Anthony” and remember us and our intentions in their prayers. Fr Gene’s parish is in a very rural region of India where there are sanitation problems beyond Western imagination. With its 1.25 billion inhabitants, nearly 800 million people in the country live without basic sanitation. Approximately 65% of the people are forced to defecate in the open. Open defecation spreads diseases like cholera and E. coli and contaminates unprotected water sources. It also causes a serious safety problem for the girls and women in the villages. The lack of toilets in their homes exposes women to the risk of being harassed or raped when they rise at night or before dawn in search of a little privacy to attend to their toiletry needs in the fields. Fr. Gene wants to have every home in his parish equipped with a sanitary toilet. His goal is to provide 50 toilets

this year. Men and women from each family in the village will contribute their own time, energy, and labor to build

their own toilet for their house. He asks our help in providing some of the costs for materials.

Fr Gene and members of his parish have framed a construction plan that could be achieved through collaboration of various resources. They plan to buy the construction materials locally. Funding for the project would come from multiple sources: 25% from local government, 25% from the parish, 25% from the individual family, and 25% from our Lenten sacrifices. By providing these toilets, we will be empowering the people of Fr Gene’s parish to better their own lives, to improve their health and especially to provide dignity and safety to the girls and women of the villages. Give up anything you want for Lent—candy, “fast food,” ice cream, cookies. Each week, calculate how much money you saved and bring it to church to put in one of the Lenten Work of Mercy cans at the exits. Pray! Pray for Fr Gene, pray for the people of his parish, and pray that our own hearts will be transformed through our sacrifices.

Fr. Gene at a program for the youth of his parish.

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