Our Mother of Sorrows

1 Sunday, September 10, 2017-23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR PATRONAL FEAST DAY ON FRIDAY...A DOUBLE CELEBRATION by Bishop Robert F. Morneau: On this feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, we witness Jesus mother standing by the cross, standing not only by her Son but by suffering humanity. Mary s sorrow is grounded in her compassion. She identifies with those who experience isolation and broken relationships, with those who know poverty and social fragmentation. Mary probably had something to do with the vocation of Amalia Streitel, the young German woman who in 1883 founded the Franciscan community known as the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. This international community ministers to individuals who experience deprivation, social fragmentation, family disintegration, and personal isolation. The community also has a large health-care network. Today the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother serve in the United States, Italy, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Tanzania, and numerous Caribbean islands. What a witness to the Gospel and to God s great love and mercy. And here is the paradox. My experience of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother has been that of joy. In reaching out to those in need and embracing their pain and sorrow, these sisters experience the joy that only Christ can give. Similarly, St. Teresa of Calcutta, for all her interior suffering and darkness, was also known as the apostle of joy. Sorrow and joy are not incompatible when the Holy Spirit is present. Today we have a double celebration: Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Joy. Robert F. Morneau is pastor of Resurrection Parish in Green Bay, Wisconsin and auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Green Bay. THE STATIONS OF THE SORROWS OF MARY & OUR PATRONAL FEAST DAY THIS FRIDAY: Thanks to all who are participating in the seven evenings of the prayer novena devotion from Saturday, September 9th to Friday, September 15th- our Patronal Feast Day. The novena concludes Friday - our Patronal Feast Day - with a Mass at 6:30pm. We are blessed to have our parish and school under the patronage of Mary, Our Mother of Sorrows. Our most popular prayer shrine within the church is the Pieta, where Mary is depicted holding the dead body of Jesus in her arms. So many people frequent that space unburdening and trusting the sufferings and sorrows of life through the intercession of our compassionate mother. The twelfth station shrine is probably the second most frequented prayer corner within our church. An image of the sorrowful mother depicts her presence on Calvary as Jesus, the child of her womb, dies on the cross. Adjacent to the twelfth station also is an image of the Shrine to Our Mother of Sorrows between the eleventh and twelfth station at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Again at this location it is an appropriate depiction of our patroness here in this Church of Our Mother of Sorrows. The following poem, which I penned a few years ago, is dedicated to our patroness. Our Mother of Sorrows (1) There stood His mother Beside the cross of Jesus. Her mother s heart all embracing Enfolded her dying Son. (2) Her maternal heart pierced through, Becomes a sacrificial altar. In the deepest suffering sorrow, Mary lives out fully her fiat...her yes (3) Her fiat spoken to the angel - Behold the handmaid of the Lord Let it be done to me according to thy word. Now the Word is fulfilled and crucified (4) The dead mangled body taken down Is now laid in her priestly arms Against the broken altar of her heart. You are now the Mother of Sorrows (5) Belonging not only to the fruit of your womb, But to all brothers and sisters bequeathed by your Son. Our Mother of Sorrows you, too, are our treasure Our Mother, Through the last will and testament of your Son. Our Mother of Sorrows Prayer: Lord Jesus, as members of this community of faith under the patronage of Our Mother of Sorrows, we thank You for the gift of Your last will and testament on the cross. We thank You for bestowing Your mother to us, and bestowing us to Your mother. Bless us with the gift of fidelity as we contemplate her journey with You from the womb to the tomb. Enrich us in our prayerful contemplation of the Seven Stations of her great sorrows. Open our hearts to the gifts of her heart - the gifts of a listening heart, contemplation, loving compassion, faithfulness, peace and humility. Our Mother of Sorrows, pray for us. Amen. PARISH STAFF/SCHOOL FACULTY RETREAT NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH: Our parish staff and school faculty will have their annual retreat day next Friday from 8:15am to 3:15pm. Please pray God s blessings upon us as we take this day apart to rest in and with the Lord of the ministry. FIESTA 2017: Our upcoming annual Fiesta will be on the weekend of September 30 through October 2nd. The Fiesta each year is a wonderful community gathering of our parish and school and surrounding neighborhood. The primary focus of this annual event is indeed community, fellowship and friendship sharing. The income from the Fiesta is a blessing in helping some maintenance needs within the parish each year. The income from this year s Fiesta is being designated towards needed attention to flooring underneath the pews in the church and also attention to the pews, which are 59 years old - as old as the parish. The loving service of almost 300 volunteers becomes the life-blood of our parish Fiesta. All parishioners are invited to consider sharing some loving service hours in any of the many areas of service through the Fiesta weekend.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY: 2 Dear Pastors and Pastoral Administrators, As we are all aware, Hurricane Harvey has caused terrible hardship and suffering to the people of Texas. On behalf of our brothers and sisters who are experiencing catastrophic and devastating suffering, I invite you to consider taking up an emergency collection on the weekend of September 16-17, 2017. The collection funds will support the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Charities USA through which support to Catholic dioceses impacted will be provided. As we witness the devastation the hurricane is bringing, we may feel helpless, but our support in prayer and sharing of material resources will help to heal and restore hope to the thousands of victims. Thank you for your compassionate response to this request for our brothers and sisters in need. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D. Bishop of Tucson Christian Education / Formation Scripture Reflection September 10, 2017-23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus Counsels Christians to Talk Conflicts Through Sunday s Gospel is part of Jesus discourse on how He wants His disciples to live together. Talk it through is the nub of Jesus advice on what to do when one disciple wrongs another. In Matthew s Gospel, Jesus outlines a process that draws on a law from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. The law requires two or three witnesses in order for a person to make an accusation (19:15). The witnesses protect an individual from the accusations of a malicious enemy or from a leader who wants to get rid of an opponent. The Gospel process builds on this law. It requires speaking directly and honestly and listening attentively. The aim of the process is not to settle a dispute but to win over an offending community member. The process adds more and more voices to persuade him or her to change the behavior and seek reconciliation. Even the final step when a wrongdoer ignores the church appears aimed at conversion rather than punishment. Treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector, Jesus says. But He himself reached out to Gentiles and tax collectors rather than avoid them. We have minds to weigh what is true and consciences to weigh what is right. Sunday s Gospel suggests a negotiating process for righting wrongs in the Christian community. ***What value do you put on face-to-face conversation for clearing up a wrong or supposed wrong? What has worked for you to stop the spread of accusations on social media? September Calendar 10 Religious Education starts 12 Adult RCIA & POF classes start 12 Adult Confirmation Classes start 13 Dashed Hope Bible Study starts 18 Praying with the Scriptures Lectio Divina Bible Study: DASHED HOPE When Our Best-Laid Plans Fall Apart! The Enrichment Calendar is full of treasures, but the one that is starting soon is a 3-week Alive-in-the-Word Bible Study on DASHED HOPE - When Our Best-Laid Plans Fall Apart!, beginning Wednesday, September 13, from 9:30-11am. Where do we turn when our hopes are dashed? When we look at best-laid plans and see only shattered dreams? Fresh perspectives on Jeremiah s plans for a future of hope, Jesus own agony in the garden and Isaiah s promise of a way in the wilderness offer hope for those wondering what comes next after life feels broken. Book is written by Laura Kelly Fanucci, and is available for $8 (can be picked up at the office). Facilitated by Mary Chajewski & Joan Feltovic, in the PAC Room #1. Please register with the Parish Office. Becoming Catholic or Finishing Your Sacraments **All Classes Start This Tuesday, September 12th** RCIA Process: Year-long for the unbaptized (and nonpracticing baptized), to prepare for receiving the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Series is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, starting September 12, 2017, in the Parish Activity Center. Sacraments will be received at the Easter Vigil, 2018. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information. Profession of Faith: Twelve-week series for persons who are baptized, practicing Christians and wish to be oriented to the sacraments and practices of the Catholic Church. Series is offered on Tuesday evenings starting September 12, 2017, at 7pm in the Parish Activity Center. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information. Adult Confirmation: Nine-week series for Catholic adults who are lacking Confirmation. Series is offered on Tuesday evenings starting September 12, 2017, at 7pm in the Parish Activity Center. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information.

3 Liturgy & Worship Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org September 9-14 September 15 September 17 September 17 September 18 October 24-25 Reflection evenings on Seven Sorrows Feast Day Mass 6:30pm 24 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Youth in Ministry Party 12:30pm- 3:30pm NEW Altar Server Formation 6-8pm in church NEW EME Formation 7pm in church Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Lora Diggins, Trinh Thi Ngat, Nora Emery, Helen Fortuno, Nancy Foti Feast Day Mass Friday, September 15 th at 6:30pm September 9 5:30pm Cantor September 10 7:00am Quiet Mass- no music 9:00am Praise Alive 10:45am Angels 12:30pm Jubilation 4:00pm Guadalupanas 6:00pm Cantor 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: Col 1:24 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Eucharistic Adorers Needed Sunday 1:00pm Tuesday 2:00pm Wednesday 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 7:00 pm "You may be sure that of all the moments of your life, the time you spend before the divine Sacrament will be that which will give you more strength during life and more consolation at the hour of your death and during eternity." - St. Alphonsus Come and celebrate the Feast of our Patroness Our Mother of Sorrows Beginning with a multi-cultural Mass Followed by a reception Young People in Ministry Altar Servers, Angels, Jammin for Jesus, Youth Hospitality Ministers and Youth Lectors Sunday, September 17th beginning with 12:30pm Mass in the church... Food & games after Mass!! Your whole family is invited!! Please RSVP TODAY to Lyn Bulski Formation Session for NEW Altar Servers & Parents Monday, September 18th 6-8pm in the Church Students in 4th grade and older who have received their First Communion may pick up a registration form in the Parish Office. Return completed forms by Sept. 15th Contact Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 lbulski@omosparish.org

Ministerios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Col 1:24 2:3; Sal 62 (61):6-7, 9; Lc 6:6-11 Martes: Col 2:6-15; Sal 145 (144):1b-2, 8-11; Lc 6:12-19 Miércoles: Col 3:1-11; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 10-13ab; Lc 6:20-26 Jueves: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38; Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Viernes: 1 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14; Sal 16 (15):1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 o Lc 2:33-35 Sábado: 1 Tim 1:15-17; Sal 113 (112):1b-7; Lc 6:43-49 Domingo: Sir 27:30 28:9; Sal 103 (104):1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 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. El Grupo de Formacion de la Fe para adultos reinicio ya sus sesiones!! Nos reuniomos cada Miercoles de 7-9pm en el comedor del PAC. Ven y aprendamos a discernir y fortalecer nuestra Fe y descubramos como el Senor esta presente en cada instante de Nuestra Vida si se lo permitimos. En estas sesiones oramos, alabamos, aprendemos y compartimos en comunidad para juntos llevar la Buena nueva a todos los ambientes en que nos desembolvemos Estas sesiones son para toda la familia Hispana que quiere fortalecerse en el amor a Dios! 39th Annual FIESTA NEWS: The Fiesta is just around the corner! Sept 29, 30, Oct 1 Here s the Scoop on Fiesta Happenings: SILENT AUCTION OUR SILENT AUCTION We are looking for items that will attract lots of bids! See the OMOS website for a list of creative and unique suggestions. Bring your Items, Gift Baskets or Gift Certificates to the Parish Office. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS: You can sign up to volunteer at our Fiesta after every Mass this weekend or by contacting RJ. Donations of any kind of liquor are needed for the Wine Booth. Drop off unopened donations at the parish office during business hours. We re looking for wine, specialty beers & ales, spirits, etc. Security: We are in need of OMOS school parent or parishioner that is interested in volunteering to work on our Fiesta Security Team. It is helpful but not required if you have a law enforcement, security or military background. For questions or to sign up, please call RJ at 907-3364 or email args100@gmail.com 4 THE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE will be taking donations under the white tent beginning Saturday, September 16th in the school parking lot through Fiesta weekend. We need all the treasures you can live without! Suggested donations include: dishes, appliances, tools, books, toys, bedding, home décor, holiday items, furniture and clothing in good condition, luggage, Halloween costumes, and indoor and outdoor plants. Interested in helping the White Elephant? Call Laura Stehle at 747-1321.

5 YOUTH Ministry Darkness can only be scattered by light, hatred can only be conquered by love. St. John Paul II IT S HERE! The Life Teen kickoff you ve been waiting for! Christian Life Commission Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Nima Torabi, Fred Soderberg, Sr. Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, September 14th at 7pm. The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take place at 3pm on Wednesday, September 13th. For more information, please call 250-0242. High School Teens! Join us Sunday September 10th Immediately following the 12:30 Mass to kickoff YOU. Don t miss the Mexican BBQ and Massive Fun! YOU WILL GET MESSY! MASS: 12:30PM KICKOFF: 1:30-4:00PM Important Parent Meeting 3:30-4:00PM High School Confirmation Begins Sunday, September 10th at 10:30 in the PAC Auditorium and ends after the 12:30 Mass. If you haven t registered, do so now! OMOS Youth Ministry follows the Gather, Proclaim, Break and Send model of Life Teen. Each week our High School Teens meet in community to encounter Christ and each other. Our Teens leads participate monthly in a meeting to plan topics, service project, fundraisers and fun events for all to join in. We meet every Sunday between the 12:30 Mass and the 4:00pm Spanish Mass so that all teens can participate following or prior to Holy Mass. We also meet every other Thursday for fun events. If you are an 8th grader, you are welcome to join us for our Thursday events. The next Thursday event will be September 14th. Weekend of 9/2-3/17 $26,747.87 Thank you for your generous support! Flowers in Memory of your Loved One Parishioners are invited to present a bouquet of seven roses to Mary in the offertory procession at all Masses on Sept 16-17. It is traditional that persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one during the past year participate in honoring Mary, Our Mother of Sorrows, who shares in our sorrows. Please call Patsy Klein at 305-3613 or email pklein@omosparish.org. Last Week to Register: Catholic s DIVORCE HEALING Program Mondays 6:30-8:00pm LAST CHANCE to enroll in The Catholic s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week group. Register today. Contact Felicia Klein 425-6529, or email csdtucson@yahoo.com. Sorry, no child care available. Do you like to cook? Do you want to help our youth without a weekly commitment? Are you looking for a group project or family ministry project? An important part of our ministry is FOOD. We need meals donated for our Sunday meetings and snacks for our Thursday nights. Water and Gatorade are always welcome. If you want to help but don t like to cook, you can purchase meals or donate funds. Email: ksisson@omosparish.org Check out Teen Ministry on the OMOS Website! OMOS Life Teen Life Teen OMOS @OMOSTeen

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, SEPTEMBER 10 7:00 am - Thomas Boucher+ 9:00 am - Mary Helen Moreno+ 10:45 am - Jose Pedro Gutierrez+ 12:30 pm - Gustavo Fernandez+ & Rogelio Fernandez+ 4:00 pm - Jose Pedro Gutierrez+ 6:00 pm - Corinne Bemis MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 6:30 am - Richard Valenzuela (Birthday) 8:30 am - Anabell Roberts (Birthday) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 6:30 am - Maria Bertha Falcon Ibarra+ 8:30 am - Alvaro Leon+ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 6:30 am - Nathan Garcia+ *8:30 am - Charles H. Williams (Birthday) 6:30 pm - Memorial Mass THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6:30 am - Celidonia Linagon+ 8:30 am - Julia E. Dlugos+ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:30 am - Eddie Camerlin+ 8:30 am - Gale Trimmer+ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8:30 am - Elizabeth Santos+ 5:30 pm - Carlitos Zamora+ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7:00 am - David Anguiano+ 9:00 am - Thomas & Hannah Cahalane+ 10:45 am - William Burroughs+ 12:30 pm - Marianna Edgar+ 4:00 pm - Carmen Velasquez+ 6:00 pm - Lois Sherwood+ *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of each month Sister Jose Women s Center Annual Dinner Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 21st Sister Jose Women s Center has begun a new chapter this year. Since purchasing our very own building, we are now able to serve many more homeless women in our community! Without your prayers, support and countless hours of volunteering, our women would not have a loving and safe environment to receive basic survival needs. Our Annual Dinner Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21st at St. Augustine Catholic High School Gym, 8800 E 22nd Street. Reception from 5pm to 7pm, with dinner to follow. Silent Auction throughout the evening. Tickets $40 per person. For your convenience, tickets will be available for sale after all Masses on Sept 30th - Oct 1st. For more information, contact Jean Fedigan (520) 954-3373, or email: execdirector@sisterjose.org. THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 All day - SVDP Food Drive - Church Parking Lot 8:00 am - Religious Ed. Opening Day - Parish Hall 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm MONDAY, SEPTEMER 11 9:00 am - Lectio Divina - Cenacle Chapel 11:00 am - Ladies Guild General Mtg - PAC Dining Rm 6:30 pm - Divorce Survival - PAC/Rm #1 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - PAC/Scout Rm TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 5:30 pm - Cursillo Group - Church/Family Rm 6:00 pm - RCIA/POF Classes - PAC/Dining Rm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 9:00 am - Bible Study: Dashed Hope - PAC/Rm #1 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 Ministries - PAC/Dining Rm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm#2 7:00 pm - Clase de Bautismo - PAC/Auditorium FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 4:00 pm - Baptismal Interviews - Kino Conference Rm 6:30 pm - Feast Day Mass - Church 7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8:00 am - Catholic Bible Institute - Parish Hall 8:00 am - White Elephant donations - School Parking Lot SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 1:30 pm - Families in Ministry Party - PAC/Ramada-Field 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm What s Happening Around Town Magnificat Celebrates 25 Years in Tucson! Annual Banquet & Fundraiser, Sept. 30th from 6:00-9:00 pm, at St Francis De Sales Parish, 1375 S Camino Seco. Special Speaker and honoree will be Elizabeth Celenza as she retires from 25 years of service as the Coordinator of Magnificat. Tickets $20. Tickets can be purchased from any team member or call Gloria Roberts at 520-237-7060. RSVP required by Sept 20th. Couple Prayer Retreat Oct. 14-15 Benedictine Sisters Monastery, 800 N. Country Club Use Spirituality to enhance your Marriage! PRAY TOGETHER AS A COUPLE using Scripture prayer to Listen to God s Word. Discover new intimacy in your communication, relationship and discern a deeper awareness of the Holy Trinity s presence in your marriage. Journey Together to God on a Saturday-Sunday go home at night. Couple Prayer Retreat October 14-15th. Facilitated by Fr. Bob Brazaskas and Marriage Retorno Team Couples. Call Kevin or Kathie at 520-722-2931 for more info or email stogskk@mindspring.com. 6