1 Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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1 1 Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord RESURRECTION STATION I AM THE RESURRECTION is installed as the Resurrection Station in the Daily Chapel. It may seem that the Fourteenth Station of the Cross ends it all in the tomb. Nothing could be further from the truth of our faith. St. Paul declares if Christ has not been raised, vain is your faith. The Resurrection Station or the Fifteenth Station is the high point of the great saving action of Jesus Christ through His suffering, death and Resurrection. Even the most daunting challenges of life can never diminish or blur out the Resurrection Station (the Fifteenth Station). Pondering this Station renews and ignites our hope. Too often we can let tomb-like hopelessness possess us. As an Easter people, our Easter faith takes us beyond tomb-like hopelessness to be embraced by the Risen Lord in all our challenges. Our Risen Savior proclaims and declares I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. EASTER GREETINGS from all the members of the Parish staff, school and pre-school faculty and staff. As a people striving to live the Lord s risen life in service to a people of resurrection, we thank you for the gift of your faith, support, friendship, and love in the Lord. Fr. Jorge, Fr. Liam, Fr. Richard, and I thank all who were involved in the preparation and presentation of the Holy Week services and now our Easter celebrations..blessing OF HOMES DURING EASTER TIME. EASTER HOLY WATER FROM THE BAPTISMAL POOL AVAILABLE AT CHURCH DOORS: Parishioners are invited to take the blessed Easter water to use in their homes for sprinkling. If containers are still available by the doors of the Church you may take a container, or you may bring your own container to take the blessed Easter water home from the pool. In some Parish communities it is customary for homes to be blessed during the Easter season. Here at Our Mother of Sorrows Parish we are encouraging our parishioners to practice this custom during Easter week. All who live in the house should be present for the special blessing of the home with Easter water (friends and neighbors may be invited). The leader should be a designated member of the household..the Ritual Prayer of Blessing for the Home. All make the Sign of the Cross. Leader: God fills our hearts and homes with peace. Blessed be the name of the Lord. All: Now and Forever. Leader: Christ, risen from the dead, is our hope, joy and comfort. May all who enter this home find Christ s light and love. Listen to the words of the holy Gospel according to Luke: (read from the Bible - Luke 24:28-32/reader will conclude with - This is the Gospel of the Lord.) All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Spontaneous prayers of intercession can be made while going from room to room or around the outside of the house. This prayer may be used at the front door. O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship, narrow enough to shut out all the envy, pride and strife. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, nor to straying feet, but rugged and strong enough to turn back the tempter s power. God, make the door of this house the gateway to your eternal kingdom. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. The house and rooms and family are to be sprinkled with holy water, a reminder of baptism during the Easter season. The procession and intercessions conclude with the Lord s Prayer. The leader then speaks the prayer of blessing. Lord, we rejoice in the victory of Your Son over death: by rising from the tomb to new life He gives us new hope and promise. Bless all the members of this household and surround them with Your protection that they may find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the Paschal Lamb, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. All make the Sign of the Cross and the leader concludes: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. Amen. THE MASS...PASSOVER MEAL EVERYDAY: As we observe our annual Passover time, it is well for us to remember that each day the Church lays before us our great Passover meal in the Mass. Is it possible for you, as a regular Sunday worshiper, to partake of the Passover meal through daily Mass once a week or a few times a week? The Lord who comes to us in the Living Bread of the Word and in the Living Bread of our Passover meal assures us that the gift He gives us is the gift of Himself, and through the gift of the Living Bread, the gift of life, which is forever. WELCOME HOME FOR EASTER: If your worship with us at our Parish this Easter puts you in the ranks of an occasional visitor or a newcomer, our Parish family is delighted that you joined us. We would like you to join us on a regular basis. If you are an occasional worshiper, alienated from God and the Church for whatever reason, consider your being with us this Easter as a new beginning. You have already take the first step - Welcome Home! The second step is simple - stay coming - we need you, and God loves you. You need to know and experience His love more and more, so the second step is simple - stay coming! Consider participating in the ACA series. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed 15 minutes before all Masses next weekend. The Chaplet was a devotion promoted very much by St. John Paul II. In 2000, he declared the first Sunday after Easter to be observed as Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Francis said at the canonization of Pope John Paul II a year ago, that his emphasis on Divine Mercy was a gift he gave us, but one that came from above. Then Pope Francis said, it is up to us as ministers of the Church to keep this message alive, especially in our preaching and gestures, in signs and pastoral choices - for example, deciding to give priority to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and, at the same time, to works of mercy. We are so blessed in our Church to have the Sacrament of God s mercy the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession. We are all sinners loved by God and constantly in need of God s mercy. His mercy becomes personalized to us through the Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Confession. Please note the three weekly times for the Sacrament of mercy on the cover of the Sunday bulletin.

2 2 AFTER-EASTER ALIENATED CATHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Inactive? Hurt? Angry? Alienated from God or the Church? Seeking peace? Come to the 6-part After-Easter Alienated Catholics Anonymous series. The series begins on Easter Monday evening, April 17th at 7pm in the Parish Activity Center. Sometimes, years of non-participation makes Catholics feel like strangers in their own church. This series will involve informal sharing, reflections from Catholics recently returned to full and active participation in their faith. It will also serve as an update on what Catholics believe. The series will address the needs of those who have entered into non-sacramental marriages and where there exists conflicts between their closest relationships and their Church. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Brochures on the series are available in the church vestibule and the parish office. These Monday evenings are open to all and will be facilitated by the Pastor. Capital Campaign Nears Finish Line Next weekend is Commitment Weekend for our Remember, Renew and Rediscover Jesus Christ campaign. Please take some time during the week to pray about how you can best support the campaign. Then, come to Mass next weekend prepared to make your decision. Thank you in advance for your support. Remember It s not how much you give but how much love we put into giving. ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta There are still several memorializations available including: Shrine of Our Lady $25,000 Shrine of St. John XXIII $15,000 Pews $3,000/$4,000/$6,000 Christian Education / Formation Scripture Reflection April 16, Easter Sunday Acts 10:34, Psalm 118:1-2 This is the day the Lord has made Psalm 118 rings out in the Church on this day of days that celebrates the resurrection. The liturgy is deeply penetrated with paschal, baptismal joy, for Christ has passed over from death to life, and the faithful, through baptism, pass over with him. The liturgy today begins with a blessing and sprinkling of water and includes a renewal of baptismal promises. Peter s preaching in the first reading presents the entire scope of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and its meaning for the world. Beginning with John the Baptist, Peter recounts the essential story of Jesus coming, preaching, overthrow of the powers of evil, his passion, death, and resurrection, and the forgiveness of sins which results from these events. He speaks as one of the chosen witnesses who ate and drank with Jesus after resurrection, thus emphasizing the real, physical nature of the resurrection. ***Have you seen a sign, a hint of the Resurrection in your life? In your family? Your community? The world? DID YOU KNOW Easter Sunday celebrates the day of re-creation, or the eighth day, Christ s glorious resurrection from the dead. Christ s resurrection is continually celebrated every Sunday. Facilitator Training Retreat: Lord Teach Me To Pray Deepen Your Prayer Life & Help Others Do The Same! April 22nd ~ Mt. Claret Retreat Center (Phoenix) For info and registration, contact Mary Chajewski in the parish office or mchajewski@omosparish.org. Download registration forms at lordteachmetopray.com. BLESSED EASTER TO ALL May you feel the Joy and Blessings of the Easter Season. At the Easter Vigil, there were 24 people that completed their Initiation into the Catholic Church. Thank you for all your prayers and support of these Catechumens and Candidates as they journeyed in their faith. Please remember them in your prayers during this Holy Season, and welcome them into our community here at Our Mother of Sorrows. As they were called by name at the Easter Vigil and answered prayerfully, I share with you their names and the sacraments they received. 11 received full Initiation by receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation: Brittonee Anderson, Jacob Carrillo, Marty Cowart, Lamanda Cruz, Karen Spor, Sarah Winner-Pinkerton, Aaron Aponte, Victoria Cantu, Lilliana Pinkerton, Roman Torres, Daniel Santiago. 6 received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation: Robert Cantu, Adrianna Gardner, Rene McCormick, William Pinkerton, Bambi Anaya, Robert Carrizosa. 7 received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Christina Huerta, Vanessa Matthew, Tino Murillo, Michelle O Hara, Nicole O Hara, Nicole Porter, Victoria Ramirez.

3 3 Liturgy & Worship Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at or Lbulski@ omosparish.org April 23 2nd Sunday of Easter- Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed before all Masses April 22 7:00am Cantor - Katrina 9:00am Praise Alive - Contemporary Adults 10:45am Laudate - Traditional- Adults 12:30pm Jammin - Teens 2:00pm Angels - 1st Communion 4:00pm Coro de los Niños 6:00pm Jubilation - Contemporary- Young Adults Eucharistic Adorers Needed Sunday: 2 & 4pm Tuesday: 7am, 2pm Wednesday: 8 & 9am PRIEST CONFESSION SCHEDULE Wednesday 6pm - 6:25 pm Saturday 4pm - 5pm Saturday 7pm - 7:30pm READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (In some instances, the optional readings may be used) Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 Through Him, let us offer God an unending sacrifice of praise, the fruit of the lips of those who acknowledge His name. Keep doing good works and sharing your resources, for these are the kinds of sacrifice that please God. -Hebrews 13:15-16 Weekend of 4/8-9/17 $31, Thank you for your generous support! Casa Maria sandwich making will be on Thursday, April 20th 8:30am-10:30am in the Parish Activity Center Dining Room Come one, come all! To all parishioners who donated cakes for Deacon Al Silva s funeral on April 7th. And a big thank you to all who helped clean up, especially the Ladies Guild.

4 Ministerios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 2:14, 22-33; Sal 16 (15):1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Martes: Hch 2:36-41; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Miércoles: Hch 3:1-10; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Lc 24:13-35 Jueves: Hch 3:11-26; Sal 8:2, 5-9; Lc 24:35-48 Viernes: Hch 4:1-12; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Sábado: Hch 4:13-21; Sal 118 (117):1, 14-21; Mc 16:9-15 Domingo: Hch 2:42-47; Sal 118 (117):2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pe 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 Oportunidades de Fortalecimiento Espiritual y Oración Grupo de Oración San Juan Pablo II se reúne cada lunes de 7-9pm en el centro de actividades de la parroquia (PAC) te invitamos a formar parte de esta oración comunitaria e individual. Ven y Ora, aprende y toma un descanso del ajetreo diario en los brazos de Jesús. La oración es la columna vertebral de nuestra Fe. Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana de 9:30 11:30am PAC Salón de Retiros Special Earth Day UA Tree-Ring Lab Visit Saturday, April 22 10:00am to 12:00 noon What can trees tell us about God, our faith, and actions that families can take to better Care for Our Common Home, the Earth? Join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 10 am noon for a unique visit to the UA Tree-Ring Lab to learn about the science of tree rings and much more! For details or to RSVP contact Laura Stehle at the parish office or lstehle@omosparish.org. Sister Jose Women s Center Grand opening celebration! Sunday, April pm Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! The Grand Opening Celebration of the new Sister Jose Women s Center will occur on Sunday, April 23, from 1pm 5pm, with guided tours every half hour. All are welcome come see what you helped build! Our new address is 1050 S. Park Avenue. See you there! 4 OMOS Cinco de Mayo Celebration Sponsored by Knights & K-Cettes of Council 5133 Friday, Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) Parish Hall ~ 5:30pm til? Everyone is invited to join us for this traditional Hispanic celebration. Lots of fun and festivities to include Mariachis, folklorico dancers, DJ, and plenty of dancing! Door prizes throughout the night, plus raffle! Cantina opens at 5:30 Comida served at 6pm - Barbacoa, rice, beans, tortilla, salsa & much more. $13 adults, $8 child under 12. Percentage of proceeds will benefit OMOS renovation. For more info, call Gerald or Joe

5 5 YOUTH Ministry With Christ at the center of your life, you will never be disappointed. Pope Francis He is Risen!!! Happy Easter to all Teens and families. We will meet again next week EVERY Sunday, all High School Teens and current 8th graders are invited to join us in the Parish Activity Center immediately following 12:30 Mass. Lunch is served from 1:30 2:00 and then we relax and discuss current Teen issues along side Scripture and Church wisdom. Attendance is mandatory if you plan on attending Steubenville West! When we meet we eat! Please Kim if you would like to help by providing food on Sundays. This is a HUGE need and an important part of our ministry! KSisson@omosparish.org Teen Talent Show for our next Thursday event! April 27th 6:30 8:30 pm Come and share your talent, individually or as a group! Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Steubenville West Sunday April 30th PAC Dining Room Hosted by Knights of Columbus Steubenville West 2017! July 14 16, University of Arizona Campus Support our Teens and consider a making a donation towards this life changing Catholic conference! More information, including permission slips available on the OMOS parish website. OMOS Life Teen Life Teen OMOS@OMOSTeen Christian Life Commission Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Milagros Martell, Elmer Smiley Williams The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take place at 3pm on Wednesday, April 19th. For more information, please call The next Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, April 20th at 7pm. Care for Creation Friday, April 21 Film: Beyond the Mirage PAC Dining Room Film begins at 6:30pm Sharp! CELEBRATE GOD S PRECIOUS GIFT OF WATER DURING EASTER WEEK! The Care for Creation Initiative of Our Mother of Sorrows Parish will present its final Water Series film after Easter by hosting a special screening of the award-winning documentary film Beyond the Mirage: The Future of Water in the West on Friday evening April 21st at 6:30 pm, the eve of Earth Day. Following the film, two scientists featured in it will give us a brief update on the current western water situation and also share some thoughts about how water and environmental concerns relate to their personal faith perspectives. Beyond the Mirage vividly tells the story of how Arizona and our neighboring western states are closely bound together by water. The film stands as both witness to the enormous challenges for water in the West, and testament to the resolve of those seeking a way forward in the wake of a 17-year drought. The film will be preceded by an optional potluck. Meatless (vegetarian/vegan) offerings are encouraged. (If you like, bring your own plate and cup to reduce waste.) Everyone is welcome & invited to attend, whether or not you bring a dish for the potluck. If you do bring a dish, please bring your food to the PAC dining room by 6:00-6:15 p.m. to allow time for serving & seating before the film begins, promptly at 6:30 p.m. Thank you to those who have turned in your Haiti jars! If you haven t turned yours in, please do so at the parish office.

6 THIS WEEK'S MASS SCHEDULE: If you would like to present the gifts of bread and wine at the Mass offered for your loved one, please sign up in the Gift Bearer Book behind the last pew in the back of church. EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16 5:45 am - (Courtyard) - For the parishioners 7:00 am - (Church) - For the parishioners 9:00 am - (Church) - For the parishioners 9:00 am - (Hall) - For the parishioners 10:45 am - (Church) - For the parishioners 10:45 am - (Hall) - For the parishioners 12:30 pm - (Church) -For the parishioners 2:00 pm - (Parroquia) Para los feligreses 6:00 pm - (Church) - For the parishioners MONDAY, APRIL 17 6:30 am - Gloria Roberts (Birthday) 8:30 am - Gene Hafeman (Birthday) TUESDAY, APRIL 18 6:30 am - Delia Molina+ 8:30 am - Deceased members of McTague Family+ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 6:30 am - Jessica Marie Rodriguez+ *8:30 am - Bernie Dougherty+ 6:30 pm - Peace & Justice THURSDAY, APRIL 20 6:30 am - Tomo Yamanobe+ 8:30 am - Amelia Monts (Birthday) FRIDAY, APRIL 21 6:30 am - Mary Rose Benton 8:30 am - Ken Wood & Gloria Gagnon+ SATURDAY, APRIL 22 8:30 am - Lawrence Thomas Diehl+ 5:30 pm - Robert Lively+ SUNDAY, APRIL 23 7:00 am - Giuseppe di Giorgio+ 9:00 am - Kiyo Cecil+ 10:45 am - Irene Trimmer+ 12:30 pm - Lillian Sullivan+, Souls in Purgatory+ 4:00 pm - Alfredo Rason Villa+ 6:00 pm - Richard Todd+ *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of each month THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16 MONDAY, APRIL 17 9:00 am - Lectio Divina - Cenacle Chapel 6:30 pm - Divorce Recovery Group - PAC/Rm #2 7:00 pm - Alienated Catholics Anonymous - PAC/Rm #1 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - PAC/Scout Rm 7:00 pm - Movimiento Familiar Cristiano - Parish Hall TUESDAY, APRIL 18 9:30 am - Book Club - PAC/Rm #1 10:00 am - TDS Senior - PAC/Dining Rm 5:30 pm - Cursillo - Church/Family Room 6:30 pm - MOMS Group - PAC/Rm #1 7:00 pm - RCIA - PAC/Dining Rm 7:00 pm - Capital Campaign Training - Church 7:00 pm - Care for Creation Mtg - Kino Conf. Rm 7:00 pm - Christian Recovery - PAC/Rm #2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 9:30 am - Golden Agers Cards - PAC/Dining Rm 9:30 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Retreat Rm 6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Dining Rm THURSDAY, APRIL 20 8:30 am - Casa Maria Sandwich-making - PAC/Dining Rm 5:30 pm - Charismatic Group Mtg - PAC/Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm #2 FRIDAY, APRIL 21 6:30 pm - Care for Creation Potluck/Film - PAC/DiningRm 7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1 SATURDAY, APRIL 22 3:00 pm - Servite Meeting - PAC/Retreat Rm SUNDAY, APRIL 23 2:00 pm - OMOS School First Eucharist - Church 2:00 pm - Bilingual Eucharistic Mtg - PAC/Auditorium 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm 4:00 pm - Movimiento Familiar - PAC/Dining Rm Join us at the Cornerstone Gala! The Catholic Foundation s annual Cornerstone Gala is coming up, Friday, May 5 at the Starr Pass Marriott Resort. This year s fundraising event recognizes the Norville Family and the Patronato San Xavier. Entertainment includes live performances by the Diocesan Schola and The Desert Indian Dancers. Our theme is Building a Living Church Across the Years with presentations by Father Chris Corbally, S.J., Father Martin Ibarra, OFM and Father John Arnold. Gala proceeds support the work of the Catholic Foundation and provide grant support to diocesan ministries, social service agencies, schools, and parishes. For ticket information that includes a delicious meal - call Teresa Moreno at or her at tmoreno@diocesetucson.org or visit 6 Mariachi Mass: Saturday April 29, 2017 ~ 10:00 a.m. AVA Amphitheater - Casino Del Sol Resort 5655 W. Valencia Rd. No charge ~ Open to Public