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Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Matthew 3:13-17 

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Cohort 9 “The Community of Parishes”:

Incarnation-St. James, Sacred Heart & Our Lady of Good Counsel


HELP WANTED – OUR LADY OF SORROWS-ST. ANTHONY’S

The Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony, Hamilton is seeking an individual to serve as full time secretary and receptionist who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a team environment.  Proficiency in utilizing computer software is required.  Bilingual skills are a plus.   Interested parties should submit a resume to Msgr. Thomas Gervasio, OLS-St. Anthony Parish, 3816 E. State St. Ext. Hamilton, NJ  08619 or Email:  info@ols-sa.org.


 

RETROUVAILLE:  REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE  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.  The next program will be in February 6-8, 2026 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.  Programs held at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.  For more information, or to register, visit www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org or call 215-766-3944.  All inquiries are strictly confidential.


Marriage Encounter Week
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your spouse? Why not give yourselves a Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held February 13 – 15. Please apply ASAP as space is limited. Phone 1-732-904-9636 for application and information (Tom & Ruth DeFalco). www.wwme.org


Polish Arts Club of Trenton

High School Seniors Scholarships – The Polish Arts Club of Trenton announces the availability of $1,500 scholarships to qualified high school seniors of Polish descent to assist in their pursuit of a college education. For details and an application, please visit our website www.trentonpolisharts.org. Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2026.



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        The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.  If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Abuse Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or  via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.


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    137 West Upper Ferry Road
    Trenton‚ N.J. 08628-2733

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    Telephone: 609 882-3277
    Fax: 609 882-4375
    Email: RectoryOffice@olgcc.net
    Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ~ Debbie Smith Email: DSmith@olgcc.net

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    Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
    Rev. Ariel Robles, Pastor
    137 West Upper Ferry Road
    West Trenton, NJ  08628

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