EPIPHANY RECOGNITION HONOR ROLL

1 Sunday, January 6, 2019 - The Epiphany of the Lord JOAN MARTIN AND OUR PARISH HAITI PROJECT SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: Joan is visiting her sponsoring parish during these next two weeks. During the Masses this weekend, she gave a brief update on her ministry in Haiti and her oversight of our parish twinning project there. The scheduled second collection in support of Joan, our Haiti minister, and our Haiti project was received at all Masses. Parishioners who may have missed the opportunity and who want to make a contribution, may use the special pew envelope or their OneParish app to do so. EPIPHANY AND LIVING AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES: The Epiphany event is very much about God s manifestation of Himself through the Child Jesus to the gift-bearing astrologers, and their journey back to their own country away from the ways of Herod as missionary disciples of the Christmas manifestation of Jesus. Through the gift of our own baptism and our living faith, we are called likewise to be missionary disciples, manifesting the presence of God in our lives on a daily basis. As our parish enters in this New Year, and concludes its sixtieth anniversary on May 10 th, our call to live as missionary disciples will continue to be an intentional focus. We grow as missionary disciples when we acknowledge God s ongoing manifestation/epiphany through an ongoing encounter with Jesus Christ, through Word, community, Sacrament and loving service. What is in italics, of course, is the core of our Parish Mission Statement. The lead-in phrase of the mission statement is a clear call to living as missionary disciples...as missionary disciples filled with the joy of the Gospel, our parish proclaims an ongoing encounter with Jesus Christ through Word, community, Sacrament and loving service. A reflection question: How do I encounter Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, through the faith community of the parish and through the Sacraments, and especially through acts of loving service?? EPIPHANY RECOGNITIONS - ONGOING REVELATION OF THE HOLY: When God was revealed in the infant child in Bethlehem to the three kings, it was the beginning of an ongoing revelation of the Holy One among us. Our belief is that when we love one another as Jesus has loved us, we encounter the Lord in each other. The Mass as source and summit is an ongoing Epiphany - manifestation of the Divine Presence among us. In the Mass, God manifests Himself to us through His presence in the table of the Word and in the table of the Living Bread - the Eucharist. Parishioners are invited and encouraged to come occasionally to a daily Mass this year. Those who come regularly to daily Mass, come with a deep faith knowledge that God continues to reveal his Divine Presence through the table of the Word and the table of the Living Bread. The Mass is an ongoing Epiphany - the source and summit of our spirituality and the Christian faith. Come Home PERSONAL INVITATIONS TO ALIENATED CATHOLICS: The six-part after-christmas Alienated Catholics Anonymous (ACA) series began on Monday, January 7th at 7PM in the Parish Activity Center and continue for the next 5 consecutive Monday evenings. If you know of a person or persons who are alienated from the Church for whatever reason and who are basically inactive, would you please list their name, address and telephone number for a personal invitation from the parish to the upcoming series? It would be appropriate that you would let the person know that you have submitted their name for this personal invitation from the parish. Technically, in doing so, you are becoming their sponsor, praying for their positive response. Inactive/alienated Catholics who come to the series find it most helpful when their sponsor comes to the first session with them. Do not underestimate the power of this kind of personal invitation and support, when done in faith, it personalizes God s invitation and saving grace. EPIPHANY - MINISTRY MANIFESTATIONS AND REVELATIONS: The following names were submitted for recognition by members of the staff and ministry leadership. The recognitions are a part of the annual Epiphany Reception. Our thanks to all who are actively involved in the ministry of servant leadership in our parish. EPIPHANY RECOGNITION HONOR ROLL Bill Altimari Nancy Arce Maria Arvayo-Campbell Joyce Barr Steve Bernhardt Maria Fe Burroughs Kay Centeno Kathy Dehn Joan Feltovic Sandy Garigan George & Bette Glover Cam Grunow Mary Ann Hendrickson Lynn Hockersmith Mari John Virgil & Dolores Knox Hank Krzysik Bob Maslana Mayola McCrary Jose Merino Nichole Pelan Liz Shears Rich Sherwood Peg Singer Clarissa Stone Roger & Flora Trimmer Don & Evelyn Wahl Linda Welsh Wilma Wingert Mary Witter David Witter Sand Zaspel THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EPIPHANY PARTY SPONSORS: (Silver) Watson Refrigeration; (Bronze) Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries; (Bronze) Bring s Broadway Chapel; (donation) Carrillo s Tucson Mortuary

2 EMERGENCY SHELTER THANK YOU: The five day emergency shelter in our Parish Hall during this past week accommodated thirteen families who were released by I.C.E. They were extremely well-served by our parishioners, especially by our Hispanic community. A special thanks to Rocio Zamora, Laura Stehle and all who worked with loving hands and hearts for serving our special guests with such great love during their hour of need. This prompt loving-response from the heart of our parish was a transparent community action of living the Gospel. The Red Cross provided sleeping cots and Catholic Community Services assisted in the oversight of this collaborative lovingaction. POPE FRANCIS A MAN OF HIS WORD: Imagine traveling the world with Pope Francis as he shares words of peace and encouragement with the crowds, riding in the popemobile 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, the migrants, the importance of families, and living a simple, joyful life. You are all invited to see this remarkable film about our Pope - don t miss it! Sunday, January 13th at 1:45pm in the PAC auditorium. Scripture Reflection The Epiphany of the Lord, January 6, 2019 Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 We Three Kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar have you thought about the Magi? What they actually did and why? They saw a new object in the sky. A new star to them, which symbolized the birth of a new ruler. So they started searching for this new king. The star led them westward to Judea where they lost the star. The Magi, being in a foreign country, had to identify themselves and they asked King Herod where this newborn king might be. Herod was not happy that there a newborn king that he didn t know about. So he called his important people around him to help figure out where this baby might be. They narrowed it down to Bethlehem, based on prophesy from Micah 5:2 (remember from December 23rd?) Herod sent the Magi on their way to find this baby, telling them to let him know once they ve found him, so he could pay the baby homage too. Once the Magi were back on their way, the star led the way to the house where Mary and the baby were staying. They did pay homage, prostrating themselves to him. They then gave the family gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. But instead of going back to Herod, to tell him where the new king was, God warned them in a dream to take a different route home, which they did. This is the second time in recent readings that God has sent messages in dreams. First, to Joseph that it was ok to take Mary and her unborn baby into his home and now to the Magi. Do we still receive messages from God in our dreams? Do we and not recognize them? Maybe we hear from God a lot more often than we re aware because we don t listen to the quiet voice in the breeze like Isaiah heard or we don t notice the odd burning bush like Moses or we don t pay attention to our dreams. For this new year, try paying attention to your dreams. Not in a new age-y way to try to interpret them, but just to see if God has been talking to you. Just note down what you ve dreamed in your journal and see if there s any patterns. Pray for guidance. God always answers prayers: Yes, No, or Not Now Now, go enjoy some King s Cake! DID YOU KNOW... Do you know what a King s Cake is? It s a cake or puff pastry, iced in purple, green and gold that has a figurine of the baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever finds the baby Jesus gets privileges as King or Queen for the day or responsibilities to throw a party. This cake has many varieties and is popular all over the Christian world. 7th ADULT FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH 8/9th 13th 15-16th Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody Starting January 15, 2019, a new 6-week faith sharing session focusing on the book by Allen Hunt, Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody. Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, January 15 - February 19. Forgiveness will unleash a power in your life that is underrated and often ignored. This little book, and the twelve real-life stories in it, will help you capture the power of forgiveness in your life. Because everybody needs to forgive somebody. To register or for more information contact Melinda Caballero at 747-1321. Books for this series are $3.00 and available in the parish office. PAC Auditorium. January Alienated Catholics Anonymous Peacemaking and Nonviolence Faith Sharing Pope Francis: A Man of His Word EME Training 27th 28th 29th Blood Pressure Checks Dry Mass RCIA/Profession of Faith

3 Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org 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: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Annual Liturgy Convocation Friday, February 8th 6-9pm All liturgical ministers: Lectors, Musicians, Hospitality Ministers, Liturgical Media Ministers & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist This year s speaker: Biblical Scholar, Fr. Felix Just Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend! More information to follow 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 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Santiago Rafael Sandoval, Charles Driscoll, Thomas Mulrow Liturgical Minister Formation Sessions January 15 th and 16 th at 7pm in the church February 9 th at 8:30am in the church 4 th graders and up who have received 1 st Communion Date to be determined Hospitality Ministers are needed at most weekend Masses. On the job training Applications can be picked up in the parish office. Please contact Lyn at lbulski@omosparish.org or 305-3612 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 "In the presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacrament we ought to be like the Blessed in heaven before the Divine Essence" ~ Teresa of Avila

4 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles:1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71): 1-2, 10, Jueves: 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104 (103):1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Hch 10:34-38 o Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22 OMOS Society of St. Vincent de Paul Needs a Secretary Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-toperson service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Please consider joining our ministry as our secretary. The main secretary duties include: taking the minutes, scheduling volunteers, keeping track of all data (members, hours worked, people helped, etc.) to provide reports. If you are interested, please contact Mayola McCrary at (520) 444-3999. Bereavement Support Group Meets Thursday January 10th 6:30 8:00pm PAC Retreat Room Pilgrimage to Our Lady Queen of Angels Orphanage Saturday January 12th Donations for Migrants Needed!! Migrants passing through Tucson are in desperate need of some basic necessities. If you would like to help, the following items may be dropped off at the parish office: Toothpaste, Gatorade, juice for children, snacks, individual bags of chips, and fresh fruit (apples or grapes). 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. 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. The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take place at 3pm on Tuesday, January 8th. For more information, please call 250-0242. The next Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #1 on Thursday, January 10th 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. Happy Epiphany! Behold I make all things new Thank you OMOS Teen Food Ministry for feeding us this past year! Judy Riddle, Natalie Frankhouser, Dolores Knox, Fatima Solis, The Meyers family, Madeleine Crespo, The Blanchette family, Lupita Cordova and Susan Hillman 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 Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Ida Algia Melormick ANGEL TREE AMAZING TOTALS: Through the generosity of our parishioners we were able to reach out to many agencies through our Angel Tree donations: Haiti $1,205, Queen of Angels Orphanage $1,083, Reachout Women s Center $1,634, Refugees $350, Sr. Jose Women's Shelter, TIHAN, Casa Maria, Poverello House, Primavera $1,354, Stand Up for Kids $839, SVDP & Project Outreach $6,648. In total we received about $13,113 in cash, gift cards and gifts. Thank you to all our parishioners who made the Angel Tree a success through their prayers and donations. Thank you a thousand times over to all who befriended the angels! ~Laura Stehle 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. Peacemaking and Non-Violence This 6 week Scripture Study will take a look at scripture passages that call us to turn away from violence and become Christian Peacemakers. This series will begin on Tuesday, January 8, 9:15 10:45am in the PAC. To register or for more information contact Laura Stehle at 747-1321. Books for this series are $12.00 and available in the parish office. PRAYER HEALING MINISTRY - SEMINAR At OMOS Sat., January 26th 9:30am-1:00pm Inner Healings, Physical Healings, MEDJUGORJE To register, call or text Norma Morrison 520-471-1022 Free refreshments

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, JANUARY 6 7:00 am - Nancy Cacioppo+ 9:00 am - Kiyo Cecil+ 10:45 am - Bertha Kenski+ 12:30 pm - Dr. Ligaya R. Masankay+ 4:00 pm - Jesus Alberto Mesa+ 6:00 pm - Gloria Silva+ MONDAY, JANUARY 7 6:30 am - Henry & Yvonne LaRoque 8:30 am - Mary W. Arvayo+ TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 6:30 am - John Cahalane+ 8:30 am - Jon Depka+ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 6:30 am - Guillermo Leon+ *8:30 am - Daniel Murphy+ 6:30 pm - Memorial Mass THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 6:30 am - Maggie Medina 8:30 am - Betty Maez+ FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 6:30 am - Henry St. John LaRoque 8:30 am - John Cahalane+ SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 8:30 am - Stephen Placencia+ 5:30 pm - Maria Alicia Teran+ SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 7:00 am - Bob Lively+ 9:00 am - Betty O Connor+ 10:45 am - Nirma B. Cornwallis+ 12:30 pm - Artemisa & Eduardo Molina+ 4:00 pm - Mason Gadbois+ 6:00 pm - Benjamin & Lisela Diehl *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of the month Dealing with difficulties is not a path you need to walk alone. To receive a Stephen Minister, call the Parish Office, 747-1321. Dec. 22-23, 2018 $13,246.13 Christmas $22,745.50 Thank you for your generous support! For advertising in the back of the bulletin, please call Claudia Borders at 298-1265 THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 10:30 am - Breaking Open the Word - PAC Retreat Rm 1:30 pm - Epiphany Reception - Parish Hall 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Auditorium MONDAY, JANUARY 7 9:15 am - Spragg Faith Sharing - PAC Retreat Rm 11:00 am - Ladies Guild Meeting - PAC Dining Rm 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry - PAC Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - Alienated Catholics Anonymous - PAC/Rm #1 7:00 pm - Confirmation Gathering - Parish Hall TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 9:15 am - Faith Sharing - PAC Retreat Rm 5:30 pm - CLC Meeting - Kino Conference Rm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 9:00 am - Golden Agers Cardplaying - PAC/Dining Rm 9:00 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Rm #1 6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm 7:15 pm - Bible Study - PAC/Rm#1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 6:30 pm - Bereavement Support Group - PAC Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm #1 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 12:30 pm - Eucharistic Holy Hour - Church 6:30 pm - Eucharistic Holy Hour - Church 7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm#1 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00 am - Rosary - Church 3:30 pm - Servite Meeting - PAC Retreat Rm SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 10:30 am - Breaking Open the Word - PAC Retreat Rm 12:00 pm - Pope Francis Movie (CEL Presentation) - PAC Aud. 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Auditorium 3:00 pm - K of C Rosary - Parish Hall GET CREDIT NOW FOR A GOOD DEED AND MAKE YOUR 2018 TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTION BY APRIL 15 TH. Catholic education combines a quality curriculum that nurtures faith development, provides strong academics, high expectations, and promotes respect for one another. Take advantage of the tax credit and receive a dollar-for -dollar tax credit. If filing as a single taxpayer you can give up to $1,107, and a married couple filing jointly can contribute up to $2,213. Brochures are in the vestibule or visit www.ctso-tucson.org for online giving. 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. Retrouvaille: Retreat for Troubled Marriages Upcoming Arizona Dates: January 18-20 Tucson English, January 25-27 Phoenix English, February 8-10 Phoenix Spanish. To register, call (520) 686-1598 or visit www.retrouvaille.org 6