The Feast of Christ the King November 22, 2015 Sharon, MA Sharon, MA Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2015
Welcomes Our New Office Manager, Lynn Jacobs I moved to Stoughton, Mass on October 18 of this year from Troy, Idaho. I was born and raised in Genesee, Idaho, a small farming community in Northern Idaho. I have worked for the last 8 years at a Family Medical practice in Moscow, Idaho as an Authorization and Referral Coordinator. I enjoyed the patients and helping provide them with exceptional care. Back on the west coast lives my Dad, 3 brothers and 1 sister and 6 nieces and nephews. I also have been blessed with 4 step-grandchildren and 1 great grandson also living in Idaho. I enjoy biking, long walks with good friends, music and theater and I look forward to discovering new hobbies and having great adventures here on the East Coast. I am excited to join the staff and look forward to getting to know my New Faith Family at Our Lady of Sorrows. I look forward to meeting all of you and helping grow the faith community at OLOS. God has given me many amazing gifts and I appreciate this opportunity to share them and service this community. Feast of Christ the King
Sharon, MA Jesus answered, You say I am a King. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to Today s Readings are on page 1192. Scripture for the week of November 22, 2015 22 SUN Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 23 Mon Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4 24 Tue Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-1141 25 Wed Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12-19 26 Thu Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28 27 Fri Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33 28 Sat Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36 29 SUN Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12-4:2/Lk 21:25-28,34-36 Monday 9:00 Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday 9:00 John Manganaro Wednesday 9:00 Anthony Rajes Emmanuel & Dora Emmanuel Saturday 9:00 Dorothy and Columbus Mancini Prayers for the Deceased Jim Dowd Prayers for the Sick the truth listens to my voice. John 18:37 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, Kevin Barbera, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo, Kevin Barbera, Betty Clarkin, Helen Drake, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo Today s Music Gathering Song: #570 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Gloria: Mass of Creation #193 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 93 The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. Communion Song: #920 Pan de Vida Sending Forth Song: #865 Soon and Very Soon Help Needed to Create an Awesome Website We are completely revamping our current webpage and need your help to build an attractive and modern site that could engage parishioners. If you would like to help, please contact Fabiola Aguilera at 781-784-2265 x1036 or faguilera@olossharon.org Parish Offices Closed The parish offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. They will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from Fr. Vinnie and the staff. Join us for Advent Evening Prayer, December 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays during the season of Advent at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Plan on giving yourself the gift of being still amidst the holiday bustle in an oasis of quiet beautiful prayer as we prepare for the Coming of the Lord. Special Thanks to Fr. Frank Clooney, SJ, and Brandt Henderson for their thought-provoking and engaging presentation on Laudato Si' last Saturday evening. The three part series will conclude on December 12 at 5:30 p.m., following the 4:30 p.m. liturgy, and focus on the Pope's call for an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016. As we embrace our faith and gospel call throughout the Year of Mercy, one expression of our discipleship can be to deepen our sense of our proper stewardship of Creation, personally and communally. If you are interested in continuing the conversation about Laudato Si', please contact Mary Herx-Morrill at mherxmorrill@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265. November 22, 2015
Youth Ministry News 2016 Summer Mission Trip Calling all middle school students, high school students and adult parishioners to serve those in need, build community, and grow in faith by attending Just Five Days (a middle school mission trip to Springfield, MA the week of July 18-22) or Young Neighbors in Action (a high school mission trip to Worcester, MA the week of July 24-30). Spaces are limited so register by submitting a $50 deposit (made payable to Our Lady of Sorrows) to Teresa Coda by December 10. Donate Gifts to My Brother s Keeper Open your hearts this advent season and serve a family in need by picking a tag from the parish s giving tree and donating the selected gift. Tags for gifts going to My Brother s Keeper will be available the weekend of November 28 and 29. Please return all gifts the following weekend (December 5 and 6). Middle School students will bring the gifts that OLOS has collected when they volunteer at My Brother s Keeper on December 10. This is a great way to bring joy to a child and remove stress and anxiety from parents who would otherwise watch their children go without. Sign-Up to Serve at Christmas in the City Amidst the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons, please consider slowing down and taking time to serve those in need. Christmas in the City, a Christmas party for 3000 homeless children in the greater-boston area, is an annual event that has been well-attended and loved by OLOS parishioners for many years. It takes many hands to make this event happen, and your service is needed! If you have college-aged students coming home for the holidays, consider participating in this service opportunity as a family. (Please note that volunteers for Christmas in the City must be sixteen years of age or older. Additionally, the parish must register our volunteers, so please sign up by December 1 if you would like to participate.) You can learn more about Christmas in the City and other service opportunities and you can sign up to serve by visiting the parish website and finding the Sign Up To Serve box in the bottom right corner of the home page. Contact Teresa Coda with any comments or questions (781-784-2265, or tcoda@olossharon.org). Youth Commission Meeting All high school students are invited to attend the November 23 Youth Commission Meeting, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Bullock Center. The Youth Commission is the parish s high school youth group, and during this meeting we will be planning our annual service activity, Donuts and Bagels with St. Nick, organizing a project to raise funds to support Rolando, the child from the Dominican Republic who we sponsor, as well as socializing and eating snacks, of course! Teresa Coda with any comments or questions (781-784-2265, or tcoda@olossharon.org). OLOS Christmas Pageant 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Liturgy We are excited to announce that the OLOS Christmas Pageant will be returning to the Christmas Eve 5pm vigil mass! All children are welcome to have a role in the pageant, which will take the place of the gospel reading. All roles are non -speaking and we have plenty of room for everyone to participate, from the children to parents that can help with rehearsals, costumes, and set-up and clean-up before and after the mass. We will have rehearsals the two Saturdays prior (December 12 & 19) from 10:00 11:00. We ask that you plan for your child to attend at least one. You can sign up here: http:// vols.pt/56rm3f or use the QR code. Hope to see you there! Donuts and Bagels with St. Nick! Join us on Sunday, December 6 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in O'Connell Hall This event is hosted by the Youth Commission. Face painting, donuts and a special visit from St. Nicholas. All are Welcome! Sign Up for the OLOS Christmas Pageant! Fr. Vinnie is very excited to begin planning for a Christmas Pageant at this year s upcoming 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Liturgy. If you can help with the preparations and/or your child has an interest in participating, please contact Mary Herx-Morrill directly or at mherxmorrill@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265 x 1038. Feast of Christ the King
Sharon, MA From Senior Deacon Mike Our Liturgical year (cycle B ) ends this week as the First Sunday of Advent begins the new Liturgical year (cycle C ) on Nov. 29. In preparation for the Christmas season, the church provides this interval of waiting to signal the celebration of the coming of the Lord born to Mary. Be Alert! John the Baptist is the central figure in the Gospel accounts in the two middle Sundays during Advent. He introduces the appearance of the adult life of Jesus during the Baptisms in water at the Jordan. Our church ministers vest in purple to signify the season of repentance and the Advent wreath candles are lit each week to mark the four Sundays of the interval. Be Alert! Energy Conservation Thanksgiving Eve Mass Fr. Kevin Spicer will celebrate Mass on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Please join us to give thanks to God for our abundant blessings. If you are interested in exploring possible energy conserving options for Our Lady of Sorrows, pleases contact Mary or Stan Graveline, Chair of our Facilities Commission, at graveline.stan@us.sika.com. Thank you. Collection for Retired Religious Sisters A Moment of Thanks for a Lifetime of Service Today s second collection is used to assist religious communities to provide for the retirement and health care needs of Sisters who have served in the Archdiocese of Boston. Please take this opportunity to say thank you to Sisters who have served the Church of Boston so generously for so many years. Your contribution does make a difference. Spirituality of Stewardship Receiving God s Gifts gratefully; Nurturing God s Gifts responsibly; Sharing God s Gifts in love and justice; Returning God s Gifts generously. Collection November 15 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 November 15, the parishioners contributed $7,076. Want to do something special this Christmas? The OLOS Annual Christmas Party for Evelyn House is Sunday, December 13 and will feature Santa distributing your gifts, family Goody Bags, refreshments and fun activities for children and adults. This year there are 19 adults and 21 children who range in ages from three months to 18 years old. How Can You Help? Purchase a Gift or Supplies: This weekend, please take a gift tag from the Giving Tree located in the church alcove and return your gift no later than December 6. Bake Goodies for the Party Please consider baking or providing refreshments for the party. Sign up at Masses on November 21-22 or contact Valerie Fratello at (vfratello@ges.com). Be Santa Claus! Santa arrives at 4 p.m. on December 13, distributes gifts and poses for pictures with each of the 16 families with a wrap up by 5 p.m. Interested? Please contact Mary Alice Dowdell at 781-864-1382. Thank you in advance for helping to make Christmas special for these families. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Mason at 781-784-6163 or Mary Alice Dowdell at 781-864-1382. Welcome to. 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. Name: Email: Street Address: Town: Zip: Tel. # Names & ages of any children November 22, 2015
Welcome! O UR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067 Parish Office (781) 784-2265 www.myolosparish.org 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. Liturgy Schedule Saturday ~ 4:30 p.m. Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:45 a..m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days as announced. Sacraments 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. 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 Religious Ed. : 781-784-5091 Youth Ministry: 781-784-2206 FAX: 781-784-2540 Web: www.olossharon.org Email: myolosparish@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @OLOSParish Our Vision Feast of Christ the King We welcome all to our community as we celebrate and explore our Catholic faith. We embrace the unique religious composition of Sharon. We proclaim the Risen Lord who gathers us as a community. We pursue open dialogue as we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ through lifelong learning and faith formation. We practice and promote social justice that affirms the Dignity of every human being. We call upon the grace and talents of all parishioners to strengthen our living church. Please visit our full Vision Statement at our website. Pastoral Staff Rev. Vincent P. Doolan, Administrator padre@olossharon.org. Rev. Mr. Michael Iwanowicz, Senior Deacon, deacon99@aol.com Fabiola Aguilera, Volunteer & Social Coordinator, faguilera@olossharon.org. Mary Herx-Morrill, Director of Faith Formation, mherxmorrill@olossharon.org. Allen del Rosario, Director of Music & Organist Allend@gmail.com Teresa Coda, Youth Ministry Coordinator, tcoda@olossharon.org. Claire Ramsbottom, Staff Associate, cramsbottom@olossharon.org. Weekend Associates Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C. Support Staff Christine Muldoon, Business Manager, cmuldoon@olossharon.org. Silvia Dudziak, Admin. Assistant for Faith Formation, sdudziak@olossharon.org. Larry Seggelin, Maintenance Coordinator, larryseggelin@comcast.net. Parish Pastoral Council: Ann Marie Rosa Parish Finance Council: Jim Spoto