CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE

1 Sunday, December 23, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Dear Parishioners & Visitors, May the Lord Jesus, who is the face of the Father s mercy among us, guide you during this Christmas and in all the days ahead. On behalf of all on our parish and school staff and faculty, lay people in ministry, Deacons and Priests - may your heart - our hearts - be filled with the gift of God s great mercy and love for us in Jesus. We thank you - our faithful parishioners - for your Christmas greetings and outstanding support. May you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. Msgr. Tom QUADRUPLE-HEADED WEEKENDS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S: These two weekends in sequence will have Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday celebrations December 22-25 and December 29-January 1. The two concurrent 5:00pm Christmas Masses will be celebrated on Monday evening, beginning the Christmas season. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE - MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH *5:00 PM - Msgr. Tom... Angels & Jammin 5:00 PM - (Hall) Fr. Tom Cantor 7:00 PM - Fr. Liam Jubilation 11:30 PM - Carol Service 12:00 AM - Msgr. Tom...Solemn Celebration/Combined Choirs *Please note: 5:00 PM Mass begins as soon as the church is full! NEW YEAR S DAY MASS SCHEDULE The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation. The New Year's Mass schedule for the Solemnity is as follows: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM (Spanish) No 6 PM Mass. No 11:15 PM Mass on New Year s Eve. CHRISTMAS DAY - MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 7:00 AM - Fr. Tom... Cantor 9:00 AM - Msgr. Tom Praise Alive 10:45 AM - Fr. Tom Laudate 12:30 PM - Fr. Liam Cantor 2:00 PM - (Spanish) Fr. Jorge Farias Matices No 6:00 PM Mass January 6, 2019 - Epiphany Ministry Appreciation Reception after the 12:30 PM Mass on January 6, 2019 ALIENATED CATHOLICS ANONYMOUS (ACA) AFTER-CHRISTMAS SERIES: The six evenings series with emphasis on God s mercy and reconciliation will commence in the Parish Activity Center on Monday, January 7th at 7pm then continue for five consecutive Monday evenings. The series offers an ideal process for reintroducing inactive Catholics to the active practice of their faith. Personal invitations from family members or friends of those who are inactive to participate in the series from past experience makes a very significant and positive impact. Family members and friends in those instances could become sponsors in this active outreach ACA and become servant leaders with and in God s grace. Brochures for this ACA outreach are available in the vestibule of the church. In Appreciation & Gratitude For Gifts in Service Epiphany Reception - January 6, 2019 This is a personal invitation to our parishioners active in ministry to come to the 12:30pm Mass on January 6th and the Epiphany reception afterwards. Through the generosity of some sponsorships, our parish is hosting this annual event on behalf of our parish/school staff and our school faculty for all active school parents and parishioners who are involved in our many ministries. RSVPs from the first 300 guests will fill the Parish Hall. Any adult active in ministry may RSVP to 747-1321. Drop off your completed form at the parish office, or mail to: Epiphany Gathering, 1800 S. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85710 by January 3rd. Please RSVP one time only. Name(s) Yes, I/we will participate Phone Number Ministr(y)/ies No, I/we cannot participate

2 CTSO GIFT TIME: The CTSO acronym stands for Catholic Tuition Support Organization. Did you know that couples can designate $2,177 of their state income tax or $1,089 for individual filers to help students at Our Mother of Sorrows School? All registered parishioners received a mailing from the parish this week that fully explains how parishioners can designate a portion of their state income tax between now and December 31st to benefit Our Mother of Sorrows School. Brochures with relevant information are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish and school offices. YES, LORD ERASES BUDGET DEFICIT: I am happy to report that the annual Yes, Lord campaign has erased the stewardship budget deficit as of the weekend of the 12/9 collection. We have caught up to our target budget weekly average of $19,040 and exceeded it by 1.3%. In addition, we are about 3% ahead of where we were last year at this time for the Yes, Lord campaign pledges. We are very grateful to God and all of our faithful parishioners who have made pledges and your faithfulness in fulfilling them. This is what makes possible the 70-80 active ministries here at OMOS. -Steve Contreras, Business Manager Scripture Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 Micah 5:1-4a, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45 Bethlehem is foretold to be the birthplace of the coming ruler of Israel. A shepherd from the same place as David whose reign will reach the ends of the earth. Mary has just been told that she is going to the be the mother of God and that her elderly cousin is pregnant. She rushes to visit Elizabeth in the hill country of Judea. At hearing Mary s voice, the baby leaps in Elizabeth s womb and she is filled with the Holy Spirit. She cries out, what we know as part of the of the rosary, blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Elizabeth is overwhelmed that the Mary, the mother of our Lord, has come to visit her. Here we are, two days before Christmas. Are we thinking about Bethlehem or Mary? Are we overwhelmed by shopping, cooking, and the trappings of the holiday? Or are we like Elizabeth? Overwhelmed by what Mary did? Saying yes to the Lord and believing what He said would be fulfilled? Try to take some time before the holy day and think about the enormity of what Mary said yes to. Maybe your shopping, cooking and the rest won t seem as considerable. DID YOU KNOW... Did you know? "Christmas" is a shortened form of "Christ's mass." It is derived from the Middle English Cristemasse, which is from Old English Crīstesmæsse, a phrase first recorded in 1038 followed by the word Cristes-messe in 1131. Crīst (genitive Crīstes) is from Greek Khrīstos (Χριστός), a translation of Hebrew Māšîaḥ "," Messiah )מ ש יח (, meaning "anointed"; and mæsse is from Latin missa, the celebration of the Eucharist. The form Christenmas was also historically used, but is now considered archaic and dialectal; it derives from Middle English Cristenmasse, literally "Christian mass". Xmas is an abbreviation of Christmas found particularly in print, based on the initial letter chi (Χ) in Greek Khrīstos (Χριστός), "Christ", though numerous style guides discourage its use; it has precedent in Middle English Χρēs masse (where "Χρ " is an abbreviation for Χριστός). (From Wikipedia Christmas).

3 Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 30 4:30pm in church, 5pm in hall, 7pm and Midnight Mass. Carols at 11:15pm 7am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm and 2pm misa en español The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Regular Mass schedule 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: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 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 January 15th at 7pm- theology January 16th at 7:15pm- practical application Both in the church Participants must attend both sessions which will be held in church Application forms may be picked up in the parish office and must be returned Monday, January 7th AT THE LATEST Please contact Lyn Bulski at the parish office for more information 305-3612 or lbulski@omosparish.org Eucharistic Adorers Needed Sunday: 4:00pm Tuesday: 7:00am Thursday: 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am, 6:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm Saturday: 1:00am "Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing." ~ Saint Peter Our Mother of Sorrows Job Opening Our Mother of Sorrows Parish is seeking applicants for an immediate opening for a custodian. This part time position will be for the second shift evening crew primarily responsible for cleaning and maintaining the school buildings, Kino office, and other buildings on campus as required. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, well organized, able to work individually as well as with a team, and have a thorough knowledge of the use of the chemicals, tools, and equipment associated with custodial work and general maintenance. A high school diploma or equivalent education plus one year s experience in a commercial or private maintenance, custodial, or similar position is required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Please see the Diocese of Tucson job description at diocesetucson.org and click on the jobs tab. Sunday Missals Looking for that perfect stuffer? Sunday Missals are still available for $5.00 in the Parish Office and it will be a gift that can be used all year long! Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer Friday at 6:30pm Please come as a united community and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father and for the intentions of the community of Our Mother of Sorrows Parish. January 11 February 1 March 1 April 5 May 10

4 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Martes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Miércoles: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128:1-5 o Sal 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52 Pilgrimage to Our Lady Queen of Angels Orphanage Saturday January 12th The next pilgrimage to Our Lady Queen of Angels Orphanage in Agua Prieta will be Saturday, January 12th. This one day pilgrimage to the orphanage and barrio is a prayerful, hands-on experience reaching out to the vulnerable and least among us. The carpool will depart from the parish at 8:00am on Saturday, January 12th and return by 8:00pm. Cars will be parked on the Douglas side of the border and the pilgrim group will walk across the border and board a bus for the 5-minute ride to the pilgrim site in Agua Prieta. There is no cost, but a freewill offering to offset the cost of the Mexican bus and to assist the orphanage will be collected. Pilgrims are responsible for paying for their own lunch at a Mexican restaurant. A valid passport is required. Interested parishioners may contact Rocio at the parish office, 747-1321. Bereavement Support Group Meets Thursday December 27th 6:30 8:00pm PAC Retreat Room Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana de 9:30 11:30am PAC Rm #1 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. We have the 2019 edition of "At Home With The Word" available for $8 for individuals or groups who want to do Lectio Divina or personal Bible reflection. This paperback guides you to a deeper understanding of the Sunday Scriptures, providing the readings for this liturgical year, insights from Scripture scholars, and action steps. Available in the Parish Office. The next Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #1 on Thursday, December 27th at 7pm.

5 OMOS Teen MD Missionary Disciples A community of high school students, welcoming all to encounter Christ daily, to seek the truth, and transform their world through faith and service. Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Kathy Hahn Blessings and Prayers to you all this fourth Sunday of Advent. Prepare the way of the Lord. -Luke Thank you to our wonderful parishioners who remember our Teens this Christmas Season! Hey Teens! Mark you calendars for our Christmas lock in on Sunday December 30 at 1:30pm through Monday December 31 at 10:00am. For details contact Kim and make sure you are on our email and mailing list! It s time to start practicing for this years Teen Talent Show! Current 8th graders and anyone in High school are eligible to try out or help with the event. First prize is $100 Cash! Parishioners please mark your calendars for February 1st and don t miss this year! OMOS TEEN CENTER All High School Teens invited! Come hang out with your friends, enjoy good food, great conversations and lots of fun (PAC) Sundays 1:30-3:30pm Thursdays 6-8pm (Thursday evening Adoration 8:15-8:45pm) 12:30pm is the Teen Mass! For information regarding youth ministry, teen programs or needs, please contact Kim Sisson, OMOS Youth Ministry... ksisson@omosparish.org (602) 677-3064 Check out Teen Ministry on the OMOS Website! OMOSTeenMD@slack.com Join us for a viewing of the film: POPE FRANCIS, A Man of His Word Sunday, January 13 1:45-3:30 pm in the PAC Auditorium Imagine traveling the world with Pope Francis as he shares words of peace and encouragement with the crowds, riding in the pope-mobile with him, or simply sitting in a quiet room as he looks directly into your eyes and speaks from his heart about hope, love, care for the earth, the poor, migrants, the importance of families, and living a simple, joyful live. That s what awaits you in this remarkable film about our Pope don t miss it! (Free and open to the public) Sponsored by the Care for Creation and Consistent Ethic of Life Committees Kino Mission Pilgrimage February 26 28, 2019 Travel by motor coach during this three day Tuesday Thursday pilgrimage, where you will visit some of the missions in Sonora, Mexico established by Fr. Eusebio Francisco Kino more than 300 years ago. The tour will be led by Fr. Greg Adolf and Fr. John Arnold. A valid passport is required for this pilgrimage. The $575 fee includes all meals, transportation and lodging (double occupancy). Please see the literature rack for additional information or contact Laura Stehle at 305-3611.

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, DECEMBER 23 7:00 am - John Taylor+ 9:00 am - Julia Gantt 10:45 am - Mary Helen Moreno+ 12:30 pm - Jessica Rodriguez+ 4:00 pm - Domenico Romeo+ 6:00 pm - Alberto Quijada+ MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 6:30 am - Armida Morales & Norma Milewski+ 8:30 am - Henry St. John LaRoque 5:00 pm - Parishioners of OMOS 7:00 pm - Parishioners of OMOS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 12:00 am - Parishioners of OMOS 7:00 am - Parishioners of OMOS 9:00 am - Parishioners of OMOS 10:45 am - Parishioners of OMOS 12:30 pm - Parishioners of OMOS 2:00 pm - Parishioners of OMOS (Spanish) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 6:30 am - John Cahalane+ *8:30 am - Warren & Patty Lynn+ 6:30 pm - Parish Ministries THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 6:30 am - John Cahalane+ 8:30 am - Gary Slater+ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 6:30 am - Gregory Dean Redman+ 8:30 am - Alberto Quijada+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 8:30 am - Ralph & Norma Aleksich+ 5:30 pm - Francis Oziegbe+ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:00 am - Catherine Harding+ 9:00 am - Paul and Shirley Cecil+ 10:45 am - Isaac Zakari+ 12:30 pm - Gregory Dean Redman+ 4:00 pm - Maria Muñoz+ 6:00 pm - Jean Kujawa+ *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of the month 6 THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 10:30 am - Breaking Open the Word - PAC Retreat Rm 2:00 pm - Teen MD s - PAC Teen Center 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Auditorium MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 9:00 am - Golden Agers Cardplaying - PAC/Dining Rm 9:00 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Rm #1 2:00 pm - Primavera Food Preparation - PH East and Kitchen 6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 6:30 pm - Bereavement Support Group - PAC Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC Rm #1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 9:00 am - Rosary - Church SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 10:30 am - Breaking Open the Word - PAC Retreat Rm 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Auditorium YOU HAVE UNTIL APRIL 15TH TO MAKE A TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTION Arizona s Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) for the Diocese of Tucson is helping students attend Catholic schools regardless of their race, religion, national origin, and economic status, etc. Take advantage of the Arizona Tax Credit Program by directing your tax dollars to CTSO, and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Brochures are available in the vestibule or visit www.ctso-tucson.org for online giving. Make your contribution by April 15, 2019 for the 2018 tax year. God s Healing Love On Saturday, January 12, 2019 you are invited to a day of renewal for men and women at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Hall. The retreat is offered by Vine of Grace Ministry and will be presented by Fr. Marco Basulto, Fr. Abram Dono, and Fr. Bala Kommathoti. To register for this day of fellowship, worship, healing and spirit-filled inspiration, call (520)742-6687 or go to www.vineofgrace.org. $25 includes lunch and materials. Basics of Faith Enrichment Series Dealing with difficulties is not a path you need to walk alone. To receive a Stephen Minister, call the Parish Office, 747-1321. For advertising in the back of the bulletin, please call Claudia Borders at 298-1265 Jordan Ministry Team s Basics of Faith helps adults enter more deeply into our Catholic Faith, providing a wonderful opportunity for faith enrichment and deeper understanding of essential doctrines and traditions. Note: All classes in this series can be applied for Level 1 Ministry Certification. Upcoming classes begin on January 5 and all sessions will be held at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Tucson. The cost for each session is $15; participants may register for any or all classes. To see a full schedule, visit www.jordanministry.org. To register, please contact 520-623-2565 or JMT@JordanMinistry.org.