3Rs Prayer: Remember, Renew and Rediscover Jesus Christ

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1 1 Sunday, February 19, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Rs CAMPAIGN: UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE..THE CITY, THEY LABOR IN VAIN WHO BUILD IT."-- Sixteen months from now our parish will be celebrating in great thanksgiving the 60th anniversary of its beginnings on May 10, At this time 58 years ago in the first year of the parish s existence, a small group of charter members from the 200 original families were focusing their efforts on building the first church of the parish which is now our parish hall. They were also planning to build the first wing of Our Mother of Sorrows School. During this past year, in anticipation of the 60th anniversary of our parish 16 months from now, a significant core leadership group of our parishioners from existing leadership councils and commissions have been reviewing and discerning some of the critical needs within our parish plant calling for attention. The process has resulted in a comprehensive plan addressing many of the needs which were revealed to us during the review process of this past year. With the unanimous concurrence of our Parish Ministries Council, our Parish Stewardship & Development Council, our Parish Board of Directors, and our Liturgy & Worship and Building & Maintenance commissions, we are now launching a campaign around the theme Remember, Renew and Rediscover Jesus Christ. The special insert in this Sunday bulletin is an outline of the needs that became apparent during this year s review process. Please pray the following prayer regularly for God s blessings on our efforts. 3Rs Prayer: Remember, Renew and Rediscover Jesus Christ Loving and merciful God, your Word proclaims Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Thanks for your guiding hand and abundant blessings on the mission, growth and development of Our Mother of Sorrows parish faith community and school. Lead us to prayerfully Remember, Renew and Rediscover Jesus Christ in all that we are and do. Pour out your Spirit anew upon this community of faith. Bless and renew your people and our campus and buildings launching pads for encountering Jesus Christ in Word, community, Sacrament and loving service. Open our hearts to be generous in renewing our campus for rediscovering Jesus Christ and His mission, ministry and way of loving service. Lest we labor in vain, we entrust our capital campaign and all our efforts to Jesus through Mary, His Mother our Patroness Our Mother of Sorrows. Amen. LENT IS A COMING: March 1st, Ash Wednesday, introduces us to our repentance and reformation season. In preparation for the 40-day journey through the Lenten season, it is now opportune for us to be reflecting on what is called the Lenten discipline. The core of the Lenten discipline is having more time and attention for prayer, doing voluntary fasting and selfdenial, and reaching out in love in what is called almsgiving. It is good at this time to pose some personal questions to oneself how do I plan on embracing the Lenten discipline beginning on Ash Wednesday? What will I do differently in my religious observances and practices that might lead to a deeper conversion of life and a greater fullness of God s Kingdom coming into my heart in response? HUNGER BANQUET: The Christian Life Commission would like to cordially invite you to our Lenten Hunger Banquet on Saturday, March 4th from 10:30am 12:30pm. There is no charge for this unique gathering where you will pray about, learn about and experience Hunger in our midst! Please see the bulletin for further information. CATHOLIC S DIVORCE HEALING PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH The Catholic s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week program begins here this Monday evening at 6:30pm and will meet Monday evenings through May 8th. The group closes after the third week and group size is limited. Whether you were divorced ten years ago or ten days ago, the program offers valuable insight for everyone. For information, contact Felicia Klein at or cdsgtucson@yahoo.com. Registration forms are available at diocesetucson.org/catechesis-and-family. VALENTINE S DINNER & DANCE WELL RECEIVED: The annual event was again very well received by 80 couples. It was beautifully presented and gave special opportunities for couples to renew and strengthen their bonds of friendship and love. The unique gift of friendship of love in marriage, when fully accepted, cherished and lived, is a sign of God s love for His people - the Church. Thanks to our LifeTeen Youth Ministry for providing the gift of free childcare. Because of this loving service, it was possible for couples with younger children to enjoy the evening. Our deepest thanks to all the members of the organizing and sponsoring group who worked so hard behind the scenes: Aida & Randy Samuel, RJ & Eddie Saavedra, Dynse Crunkleton & Scott Wilson, Brenda & Paul Carrillo, Lynn & Gordon Fuell, Reina & Jaime Gomez, Pam Coonan & Keiron Bailey, José & Jeannete Merino, AnnaLiza & John Sala, Carmen & Shane Nichols, Hector & Lara Acosta, Mike & Mary Beth Tucker, Madeleine Crespo, Kim Sisson, Cindy Phillips. Thanks for your splendid efforts and service in ministry.

2 2 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2017 UPDATE WITH YOUR HELP, WE WORK WONDERS : Our parish plays a vital role in the work of the Annual Catholic Appeal, but only YOU bring the wonder of that work to life. Your gifts and pledges touch the community by helping to provide meals to the needy, Masses and communion services for residents in nursing homes, hospices, and assisted living facilities, supporting the programs and services that share the teaching of the Church throughout the Diocese. This appeal gives us the opportunity to act together as a Catholic family and impact the lives of others with the wonder of God s love. Please make your sacrificial commitment to the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal. Bishop Kicanas is counting on the support of every parish family to meet our parish goal of $158,000. Complete your pledge form during this time and place it in the offertory weekend collection. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:20) Thank you for your participation in the working of wonders! Christian Education / Formation Scripture Reflection February 19, th Sunday of Ordinary Time Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus shows us what it means to be like him in word and deed in today s Gospel. Jesus challenge is radical. To be like Jesus means that disciples accept their God-given status and dignity as a child of God. Disciples are to choose the path of nonviolence and respond to their life situations with the dignity befitting a child of God. Disciples are to go the extra mile, love their enemies without the expectation of reciprocation, and welcome outsiders at their table. Such perfection is only possible by the grace and love of God. Jesus suggested that a new approach to old problems must now be sought. He gave several examples in today s Gospel. The challenge for the reader is to follow Jesus lead, and use the imagination to seek positive responses to other, often similar situations in life. One must enter the extremely shame-based cultural world of ancient Palestine in order to appreciate the implications of this text. A strike on the right cheek involved either a backhanded slap from the right-handed person, or an open slap from a left-handed person. The left hand was used for bodily hygiene. It was serious affront to use the left hand for such things as eating, placing it on the table, or offering it to others. Whether the slap was left-handed or right-handed made no difference both were considered an insult. Secular literature of Jesus day encouraged humble submission in the face of humiliating violence. Jesus offered another alternative: turning the other cheek. It was neither submission nor surrender. When the victim turned the other cheek, he demonstrated his own personal freedom he was in control, not the oppressor. The oppressor must decide whether or not to slap the person with the back of the hand but this time not as one would slap a slave with the back of the hand but as one would an equal. Jesus was making a point and punctuating it in bold letters. He was condemning violence. His point? One violent act must not constitute another act of violence. Jesus was proposing an alternative response to violence a response that respected the dignity of victim and oppressor. No follower of Christ was to become another person s unwitting doormat. Jesus was teaching his disciples a lesson about God. God showers His love on those who are good and those who are not. God s love is inclusive. When disciples love their enemies, they love as God loves. When disciples extend God s all embracing love to others, they demonstrate to the world that they are a child of God. True perfection exists when our love touches God s love and it spills out upon the lovable and the unlovable alike. ***How does today s Gospel invite you to change? Conversion Study Program Thursdays, March 2 April 13, 7-8:30pm. This Conversion Study Program will enhance your understanding of Bishop Barron s DVD presentation on the lifelong process of conversion. The study guide is divided into seven sections, which correspond to the sections of Bishop Barron s presentation: Introduction, Bartimaeus, The Rich Young Man, Matthew, Jonah, The Woman at the Well, and The Journey of the Magi. Each section provides four or five Questions for Understanding and includes several Questions for Reflection, which help you reflect on how Bishop Barron s message is relevant to your own life and experience. The final gathering will be at Mass on Holy Thursday. Cost for the Study Guide is $14. Please RSVP with the parish office so we can order enough books. God s patience toward sinners is without limit, yet the time for conversion is now. ~Pope Francis DID YOU KNOW Rosary beads are one of the most well-known forms of sacramentals. Most practicing Catholics possess a set of Rosary beads that has been blessed by a priest. They assist the user to keep count of the prayers while they meditate on the great events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. CALENDAR 2 - Conversion Study Program starts 3 - Lenten Soup and Sacrifice starts 4 - Lenten Lunch 21, 22 - EME Formation Sessions 24 - Water Film Series: Trapped

3 3 Liturgy & Worship Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at or Lbulski@ omosparish.org February 26 March 1 March 3 March 3 March 5 March 8 February 25 February 26 8th Sunday in Ordinary (ordered) Time Ash Wednesday: 6:30am, 8:30am, 10am School Mass, 3:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm English and Spanish Masses Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 8:30am Mass Lenten Friday Nights- see full schedule below 1st Sunday of Lent- Liturgical color is PURPLE! Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at 6:30pm Mass* Note date change from 1st Wednesday Lenten Friday Nights: Stations of the Cross 3:30pm in church Mass 5:30pm in church Soup & Sacrifice 6:00pm in parish hall Stations of the Cross 6:45pm in church Estaciónes de la Cruz 7:30pm en la parroquia 5:30pm Jubilation- Contemporary- Young Adults 7:00am No Music 9:00am Praise Alive- Contemporary- Adults 10:45am Laudate- Traditional- Adults 12:30pm Cantor- Katrina 4:00pm Matices- Spanish- Contemporary 6:00pm Cantor- Stephanie 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: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Lillian Sullivan, Irene Markovich Wes Ramirez, Eloina Sanchez, Mimi Crouch Easter Triduum Choir... Your voice is needed! The Easter Vigil: the most important liturgy of the year. No other event has more significance than this celebration. You must participate. You simply must be there. The church needs you! From What am I doing for Triduum This Year Liturgy Training Publications Members of all OMOS Choirs and those not currently in a choir are invited to Easter -Triduum rehearsals on: March 6 March 20 April 10 at 6pm in the church Prior experience with a choir is not required lbulski@omosparish.org or Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Many ministers are needed for loving service at all of our weekend Masses. In this ministry you must be examples of Christian living in faith and in conduct; you must strive to grow in holiness through the sacrament of unity and love. Remember that, though many, we are one body, because we share the one Bread and the one Cup. The formation sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 at 7pm Theology Wednesday, March 22 at 7:15pm Practical application Both in the church Participants must attend both sessions Application forms are available in the parish office and must be returned by Thursday, March 16 th AT THE LATEST Please contact Lyn Bulski at the parish office for more information or lbulski@omosparish.org

4 Ministerios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Sir 1:1-10; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Mc 9:14-29 Martes: Sir 2:1-11; Sal 37 (36):3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mc 9:30-37 Miércoles: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Jueves: Sir 5:1-8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mc 9:41-50 Viernes: Sir 6:5-17; Sal 119 (118):12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mc 10:1-12 Sábado: Sir 17:1-15; Sal 103 (102):13-18; Mc 10:13-16 Domingo: Is 49:14-15; Sal 62 (61):2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 El Grupo de Oración San Juan Pablo II 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. Calendario grupo de oración mes de febrero: Lunes 20 Tema carísimas del Espíritu Santo - Ma. Isabel Baker Lunes 27 Misa de Sanación Pequeñas comunidades de fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana de 9:30 11:30am en el PAC salón de retiros. Estos grupos son una gran oportunidad para fortalecer nuestra fe, a través de compartir las sagradas escrituras y compartir y profundizar en nuestra fe. El grupo iniciara el estudio y meditación de la Exhortación Apostólica del Papa Francisco: Amoris Letitia La Alegría del Amor- Sobre el amor en la familia. Conociendo nuestra Misión Hispana: Todos los miércoles de 7-9 PM en el PAC Scout room. Aprendiendo a discernir y fortalecer nuestra vocación ministerial y descubriendo como nuestra Fe y Cultura se entrelazan con los procesos evangelizadores y catequéticos en nuestra Iglesia católica multicultural en los Estados Unidos. Ven y acompáñanos el futuro de Iglesia depende de los hispanos! Thank you for your Food Drive donations: The members of the Saint Vincent De Paul Society want to thank our parishioners for the most generous outpouring of care for those we serve. The parishioners of OMOS are in our prayers daily. A Heartfelt Thank You! Calling all MOMS! Llamando a todas las mamás! M.O.M.S is an acronym for Ministry of Mothers Sharing. This group encourages you to reflect of your own experiences, share your stories, and realize more fully the sacredness of your call to the ministry and vocation of motherhood. Using a personal journal provided in the program, the group examines the dynamics of motherhood as they apply to you: self-acceptance, stress, spirituality, feelings, personal growth, and friendships. The group meets for 8 weeks, on Tuesday nights at 7pm starting March 7, Cost is $ Please call the parish office to register. M.O.M.S. Grupo que le motiva a reflexionar, compartir experiencias y a reconocer el llamado al ministerio y vocación de la maternidad. Usando un diario personal suministrado en el programa, el grupo examina la dinámica de la maternidad y como le aplica a usted: Autoestima, tensiones, preocupaciones y ansiedad, espiritualidad, sentimientos, crecimiento personal y amistades. El grupo se reunirá por 8 semanas, comenzando el 7 de marzo, los martes a las 7:00 PM. El valor es de $20. Favor llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para registrarse. Lenten Book Sale February 25 & 26 Lenten items, including rosaries, Little Black Books, and Sunday Missals, will be on sale after all Masses next weekend, February 25th & 26th. A limited number of items will also be available after Masses on Ash Wednesday. The Christian Education Formation Commission will be at the tables outside the Church so please stop by and purchase some items that will assist you on your faith journey during Lent. 4

5 5 YOUTH Ministry Rooted in Christ, Strengthened in Identity omoslifeteen.weebly.com Celebrate Mass with us every Sunday at 12:30pm It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass. St. Padre Pio Steubenville West is open to current 8th graders and all High School students! Presented by Life Teen and Franciscan University of Steubenville, it will be held at the U of A on July This retreat sells out fast so we need you to respond soon after the meeting with a count. It is important that if you cannot make the meeting for some reason that you contact Kim to reserve your spot. Parents: This is a weekend your Teen won t forget!! lifeteen.com OMOS Teens meet every Sunday and every other Thursday evening. Information is on our Facebook page and all permission slips are available on our parish website under Teen Ministry. Current 8th graders are now invited to attend in preparation for Steubenville West and upcoming High School years. No H.S. Confirmation Session on Rodeo Sunday, February 26th! However, there will be a Life Teen Hike for all High School Teens that would like to attend. We will meet at Bear Canyon Trailhead at 8:45am and return at 2:30pm. Permission slips are available on omosparish.org/teens and must be returned by Thursday, February 23rd. Youth Fest Mighty Waves is almost here! This is mandatory for High School Confirmation students. It will be held at the Tucson Convention Center on Saturday, March 11th from 9am - 6:30pm. Please get your permission slips back to Kim by Sunday February 19th. Cost for Youth Fest is $15. We also need Chaperones that have been cleared by the diocese. If you are willing to chaperone, contact Kim at ksisson@omosparish.org or (602) Christian Life Commission Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Names have been entered into the Book of Those Who Seek Healing, located on a stand in the back of the church. Sean Patrick, Ryan Rubin, Jayden Moses The next Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm. The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take place at 3pm on Wednesday, February 22nd. For more information, please call Give Blood. He Did. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS will be available after morning Masses this weekend. We will also be making appointments during that time for the Blood Drive scheduled for next Sunday, February 26th. Lenten Hunger Banquet Saturday, March 4th 10:30am 12:0pm The Christian Life Commission would like to cordially invite you to our Lenten Hunger Banquet. Attend this unique gathering to learn about, pray about, and experience HUNGER in our midst! The program will take place in the Parish Hall and will begin with a presentation on hunger, followed by prayer, a hunger banquet meal, fellowship, and discussion. There is no fee but to help with our planning for this event you are asked to please RSVP no later than March 1st to Laura Stehle at lstehle@omosparish.org or Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right Mt 5:6 The Cat hol ic s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week group begins this Monday, February 20th, at 6:30pm in the PAC, through May 8th. Cost of $25 per person includes a Personal Survival Guide and all materials. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic teachings. Group closes after the third week and group size is limited, so reserve your space now. Sorry, no child care available. Call Felicia Klein at or to cdsgtucson@yahoo.com. Registration forms available at diocesetucson.org/catechesis-and-family.

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. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 am - James Kubik+ 9:00 am - Glenn Donahoe+ 10:45 am - Tara Watts 12:30 pm - Rafael Monge+ 4:00 pm - Ramona Ramirez+ 6:00 pm - Bernie Colonna+ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 6:30 am - Kiera Cecil (Birthday) 8:30 am - Michelle Lastella+ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6:30 am - Leslie Zaspel+ 8:30 am - Arturo Garcia+ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 6:30 am - Nina Fraser+ *8:30 am - Mary Ann Pittelli+ 6:30 pm - Parish Ministries THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 6:30 am - Patricia Henry+ 8:30 am - Naflay Ortiz+ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 6:30 am - Raul Garcia+ 8:30 am - Tom Diehl+ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:30 am - Millet Beauregard 5:30 pm - Michael Lyn Scully+ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:00 am - Frank Mena+ 9:00 am - Rhea Librea+ 10:45 am - Phillips Family 12:30 pm - Maura Bullivant+ 4:00 pm - Yajahira Garcia (Birthday) 6:00 pm - Thomas Almendros *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of each month CHANGE IN PRICING FOR JUST COFFEE - EARN 1LB. FREE After no price change for many years, we will make a small adjustment in the price of coffee beginning on March 4, from $9 per pound to $10 per pound. In order to help with the price increase, you will be given a punch card to be punched each time you purchase coffee. After ten pounds, you will receive 1 pound of coffee, free! We appreciate your sustaining support for the coffee farmers in Chiapas and Vera Cruz, Mexico. Weekend of 2/11-12/17 $19, Thank you for your generous support! 6 THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 After morning Masses - Blood Pressure Checks - Placita 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:00 am - Lectio Divina - Cenacle Chapel 6:30 pm - Divorce Recovery Group - PAC/Rm #2 7:00 pm - Movimiento Familiar Cristiano - Parish Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - PAC/Scout Rm TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9:30 am - Book Club - PAC/Rm #1 10:00 am - TDS Seniors - PAC/Dining Rm 5:30 pm - Cursillo - Church/Family Room 7:00 pm - Profession of Faith/Confirm. - PAC/Aud/Scout Rm 7:00 pm - RCIA - PAC/Dining Rm 7:00 pm - Christian Recovery - PAC/Rm #2 7:00 pm - Hispanic Minsitry Retreat Training - PAC/Rm #1 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 9:30 am - Golden Agers Cards - PAC/Dining Rm 9:30 am - Human Journey of Faith - PAC/Rm#1 9:30 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Retreat Rm 2:00 pm - Primavera Food Prep - PH East/Kitchen 6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Scout Rm 7:00 pm - Human Journey of Faith - PAC/Rm #1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm#2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 4:00 pm - Baptismal interviews - Kino Conference Rm 7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:00 am - RCIA Retreat - PAC/Dining Rm/Retreat Rm 5:00 pm - Lenten Sale - Outside Church SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 After all Masses - Lenten Sale - Outside Church 8:00 am - Blood Drive - Parish Hall 1:00 pm - Engaged Encounter - PAC/Scout Rm 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm CAUTION: REPAIRS PLANNED IN PLACITA! Thanks to a generous donation, the cracked sidewalk sections in the Placita area between the church and the Kino Office will be repaired starting Friday, February 24th, and will be completed on Saturday, February 25th. The area will be coned off, but please be careful walking through this area!