Our Lady of Our Lady of Our Lady of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Sorrows Parish Sorrows Parish Sorrows Parish Sharon, MA Sharon, MA Sharon, MA Sharon, MA January 17, 2016 January 17, 2016 January 17, 2016 January 17, 2016 Mass Schedule: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30am & 10:45 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 9:00 a.m. Rectory Hours: Sundays: Noon - 5pm Mondays thru Wednesday : 9am to 5pm Thursdays: 9am to 3:00pm To Contact Us: Phone: 781-784-2265 Web: www.olossharon.org Email: [email protected]Follow us on Twitter @OLOSParish
Fr. Stephen Wilbricht, CSC, will join us the weekend of January 30 and 31 as we enter more deeply
into the Year of Mercy. His booklet, “His Mercy Endures Forever,” can be found in the church pews for
you to take home and read before his sessions. He will give the homily at all masses and give a presen-
tation after all liturgies. After the 4:30 pm and 10;45 am liturgies, we will enjoy a light meal in fellow-
ship and then engage with Fr. Wilbricht, CSC, in an interactive presentation on Encountering and
Sharing God’s Mercy. He will give a briefer version of his presentation at the Sunday Coffee Hour also.
Set aside time for renewal by registering today! Sign up using the forms in the pews and then putting
them in the collection basket or bringing them to the rectory. You can also sign up by contacting Lynn
at [email protected] or 781-784-2265 , via our website, olossharon.org, OR by QR code below.
Thank you from Chris:
On Saturday evening, I was honored by the parishioners and staff of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. The
evening began with Fr. Frank Clooney celebrating the 4:30 Mass during which he gave me a special
blessing. My retirement party followed Mass in O’Connell Hall. I was overwhelmed by the many people
who came, along with my family, and the uniqueness of the party. The theme was the shore and the hall
was decorated beautifully with beach chairs, beach hats, sunglasses, beach balls, as well as a beautiful
banner. So much work went into the party and I want to thank everyone who participated either by
working or attending the party. Special thanks go to Fabiola Aguilera and all her helpers who made the
party the huge success it was and to Paula St. Pierre (Ginny Devlin’s daughter) for the beautiful cake she
made complete with palm trees, shells, turtles, orchids, and sand. Thank you everyone for a memorable
send-off.
Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
January 17, 2016
Today’s Readings are on page 1097
Scripture for the week of January 17,
2016
Sun 17th Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11
Mon 18th 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22
Tues 19th 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28
Wed 20th 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51/Mk 3:1-6
Thur 21st 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12
Fri 22nd 1 Sm 21:3-21/Mk 3:13-19
Sat 23rd 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12,19,23-27/Mk 3:20-21
Sun 24th Neh 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10/1Cor 12:12-30/Lk 1:1-
4,4:14-21
Prayers for the Sick
Bob Naughton, Matt Canuel, Anthony Venti, Thelma Sirkin, Gert & Francis DiLoreto, Sherril White,
Wayne & Judy Satterley, Donna Prado, Carrie-Ann Cabral, Kathleen Kanneigizer,
Sarah Andrews, Gail Callis, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo, Kevin Barbera, Betty Clarkin, Helen Drake,
David DiLoreto, Sandra Bolton-Mason, Denise Brewer, Matt Enos
Today’s Music Gathering: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
# 459 Gloria: Mass of Creation #193
Responsorial Psalm: “Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the
nations.” Offertory: I Have Loved You # 588
Communion: One Bread One Body # 932 Sending Forth: City of God # 766
Jan 17th @ 8:30am Mass: Kellene O’Leary Jan 20th @ 9am Mass: Sylve Michel
Jan 23rd @ 4:30pm Mass: Janell Barfuss
Christmas Flower Memorial
Donations Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Christmas flowers in the name of a friend or loved
one. $1,662 was collected from parishioners for flowers in memory of or to honor their loved ones. In addition to the names that were printed in the previous bulletins, please pray for these additional individuals:
In Honor of Joan & Gus Spano
Collection – January 3rd, 2016
The average cost to run the parish is $9,500 per week and our expectation is that 70% ($6,700 will come from the weekly offertory. On January 3rd, the parishioners contributed $5,952.
Annual Collection
The Annual Collection is under way. The Annual Collection is an important source of funding for the parish's many expenses, including salaries for our talented staff as well as property utilities and maintenance costs. We ask for your prayerful consideration to assist us in meeting our goal of raising $73,000. To date, $48,605 has been contributed to the Annual Collection from 149 parishioners. Thank you for your generosity.
Special Collection January 17th will be a Special Collection for Catholic Elementary Schools
This campaign is building the future of Catholic education with a new sustainable model for Catholic education in Greater Boston. Our schools provide children with rigorous academics, mission-driven teachers, modern classrooms, and most important, the opportunity to succeed. Providing families with real school choice, we are raising critical funding to rebuild effective Catholic schools in neighborhoods where need and demand is greatest.
Ordinary Times
Souper Bowl Sunday February 7th
We will pair our Annual Souper Bowl Sunday with
Rice Bowl this year. As we share our abundance
with others by donating cans of soup for the Ilse
Mark’s Food Pantry, we will complement our local
efforts with Catholic Relief Services’ global Rice
Bowl project. Throughout Lent, we will offer
prayers, alms and fasting for the poorest of the
poor.
Thursdays throughout Lent
Following in the beauty and peace of Advent
Evening Prayer, we will again offer Evening Prayer
throughout the season of Lent. Make time for
Lenten reflection with our OLOS family Thursdays
at 7:30pm in the church. (Special thanks to Brandt
Henderson, PhD, for organizing and coordinating
these wonderful evenings.
First Reconciliation
Our second grade class will celebrate their First
Reconciliation with a Service on Saturday, January
23rd at 1:30pm. Please join us and help our
celebration be all the richer by your participation.
First Eucharist Prayers
At liturgies over the January 23rd-24th weekend,
we will have baskets with Prayer Scrolls for the
Second Grade Students. Please take one and join
together as the OLOS family in praying for our
students as they prepare to receive the Eucharist in
May.
Book of Mercy Returned
Our Book of Mercy will be placed back in the front
of the church, so please remember to add Acts of
Mercy that you witnessed or preformed yourself.
Up Coming Events
Sharon Annual Celebration of
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 18, 10:00 a.m.
Unitarian Church of Sharon - 4 N. Main St.
Sponsored by the Sharon Clergy Association
The Sharon Interfaith Associates is hosting its Annual Martin Luther King Celebration at 10am at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Sharon. All are welcome to attend this Service, which will focus on “Being Good Neighbors” , while engaging all residents of Sharon and beyond. The Interfaith Clergy will be announcing new initiatives at this service as well. Please attend!!!
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is organizing a new Liturgy Commission to help plan and support a rich Liturgical experience for the parish community. It
will work with Father Vinnie and the other parish ministries to integrate scripture, music, papal and archdiocesan themes, current events and the liturgical calendar to deepen our personal and collective spiritual lives. It will act as a consultative body and will meet monthly. If you are interested in participating, please attend an informational meeting on Sunday, March 6, at 4 pm in O’Connell Hall. For more information or questions, please contact Fr. Vinnie at 781-784-2265 or [email protected].
Message from Fabiola I want to inform parishioners that I have resigned from my position as Coordinator of Volunteers at Our Lady of Sorrows and my last day will be February 19. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the parish, I have been blessed by the support of all the members and my time here has been full of love, learning and growth. I look forward to having more time for other endeavors while remaining an active member of our beloved OLOS. Thank you, again, for all of your love and support during this time.
Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
January 17, 2016
Welcome to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. We encourage all our parishioners who worship with us to register. Our registry is a vital source of connection we use to communicate and build community. Please call the rectory, 781-784-2265, or return this form to the rectory by the collection basket, mail, or in person. Thank you.
Street Address: __________________________________Town: _____________________Zip: ___________
Tel. # _________________ Names & ages of any children ________________________________________
From Senior Deacon Mike:
We have concluded the Christmas season for cycle “C” in the year 2016. We begin the second week in Ordinary time with a familiar story of Jesus min-gling with people accompanied by his mother. They are quests at a wedding
and the ordinary aspects of a wedding reception ac-crue. During the joy and celebration, his mother notices that they are lacking in sufficient wine as to hinder the gai-ety. Jesus declines to respond. But, Mary steps up and alerts the attendants to follow Jesus in his reactions. The consequent miracle of water transformed to wine is a testimony to the power and compassion if Jesus to intercede in the ordinary with extraordinary results.
Youth Ministry Announcements:
All High School students are invited to register for the 4th Annual High School Justice Day! HJD is a day filled with information and thought provoking activities, presentations, and discussions about how we as people of faith are to live the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. HJD takes place at Mount Alvernia High School in Newton, MA and over 300 high school students are expected to attend. There will be a keynote speaker as well as opportunities for our students to participate in three workshops of their choice on the topics of domestic violence, poverty, fair trade, refugees and immigrants, environmental justice, health care, elder care, clean water, human trafficking and more. To r e g i s t e r , e - m a i l T e r e s a C o d a at [email protected] by January 20th. Please note that there is a $25 fee for this event.
Pope’s VideoPope’s VideoPope’s VideoPope’s Video
In keeping with the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has released a video, the first in monthly installments which will state his Prayer Intention for the Month. His first video asks us all to pray for continued dialogue with peoples of other faith traditions. You can view the video and the Pilot’s coverage of it at: http://ow.ly/WL8iA or scan QR code .
Day of Humility Tuesday, January 19th Day of Humility Tuesday, January 19th Day of Humility Tuesday, January 19th Day of Humility Tuesday, January 19th
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization invites
you to join in a day of fasting, prayer and humility.
Participants are invited to break the fast together
with a meal at The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural
Center, 100 Malcolm X Blvd., on Tues-
day evening, 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm. This will be a time
for prayer, fellowship, good food and re commitment
We welcome those seeking the sacraments of the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Wednesday during Lent at 6:30 p.m. or by calling the rectory for an appointment. For information on celebrating the other sacraments, please contact the rectory.
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday ~ 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The first Monday of the month ends with Evening Prayer and Benediction. All other Mondays end with a simple Reposition.
The Rosary
Friday ~ 10:00 a.m.
Connecting If you are housebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, if you are in need of prayer or if you need assistance from our community, please call the rectory or send us an email. We want to hear from you.
Welcome!
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish welcomes you. Thank you for worshiping in our parish. If you are new here, please introduce yourself to any of the staff. We encourage you to
register with us in the parish by calling the rectory. Our registry is a vital source of information we use to communicate and build community. We welcome and greatly appreciate your presence at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.
Contact Us:
We welcome your ideas and involvement. Please contact us. We also invite you to visit and contribute to our prayer book in the rear of the church. Rectory: 781-784-2265 Web: www.olossharon.org
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Did you know that approximately 22,000 students attend 79 Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Boston?
The Archdiocese of Boston is holding a special second collection during the weekend of January 16-17. The purpose of this collection is to help Catholic elementary schools in our Archdiocese assist more families with demonstrated financial need and to help grow enrollment. If your parish is associated with a school, your school will receive 50% of the funds collected at your parish. The remaining funds will be distributed to other schools in the Archdiocese of Boston.
In our Archdiocese:
96% of Catholic school students matriculate to college
Catholic elementary school students score well above average on national assessments
Studies show that Catholic school students are:
Academically more confident with greater proficiency in writing and public speaking
Attending Mass more frequently
More tolerant of diverse views
More engaged in their communities and more likely to volunteer
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" Catholic education is the soul of evangelization. It is not just about communicating information, but forming people in the faith and leading them to Christ.”
-Cardinal Seán O’Malley
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