1 Sunday, May 20, 2018 - Pentecost Sunday PENTECOST...THE FEAST OF THE SPIRIT AND THE BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH: In this feast, we celebrate the beginnings and the birthday of the Church. The physical body of Christ was conceived and began to grow in the womb of the Virgin Mary when the Spirit came upon her at the Annunciation. On Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the Apostles for the first time and upon Mary with them for the second time to form the new Body of Christ among the small community of His followers. The gift of Pentecost through our Baptism and Confirmation makes us the Body of Christ a community driven, empowered and guided by God s Spirit. Jesus told His initial group I will not leave you orphans, I will send you the paraclete who will teach you all things. We are the adopted sons and daughters of God, adopted into this wonderful new reality the Body of Christ, the Church a community enlivened, empowered and guided by the Spirit of Pentecost. The following prayer is a Catholic traditional prayer to the Spirit. Individuals and families are encouraged to find time to pray this prayer quietly: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful - And enkindle in them the fire of Your love - Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created - And you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen. OMOS CHURCH DEDICATION ANNIVERSARY: Our present Church which I still find myself calling the new Church, was dedicated on Pentecost Sunday, May 26, 1985. This Sunday, Pentecost Sunday is the birthday of our Universal Church as well as the 33rd Anniversary of the dedication of our Parish Church where God dwells among His people. There have been many, many wonderful celebrations of our faith in this new Church over this past thirty-three years. All the Sacraments except for the Sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood have been celebrated here. There have been an endless series of weddings, funerals, Quinceñeras (15th birthday celebrations), the Seven Stations of Mary, Rosary rallies, May Crownings, Scripture/Communion services, 40 Hours of Devotion and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, benediction and special anniversary celebrations. The annual cycle of Baptisms, Confirmations and First Communions are always special gatherings and blessed times within the Church. Our church (the building) is truly a holy ground place where we come to offer the gift of our lives to God and where God offers the gift of Himself to us. BACK TO BEGINNINGS: All our parish liturgical services are now being celebrated in the original church space of the parish, now the parish hall. The parish hall was the original church space of the parish for 27 years. The current church space which has been in service for worship for 33 years is undergoing remodeling. Thanks to all of our parishioners for your patience and understanding during this relocation to the parish hall for all our liturgical functions. What remains consistent during this time of transition is our coming together through God s presence with us in the Mass...in Word, community, and Sacrament, calling us and leading us to loving service. Whenever God s people come together in His name, Jesus assures us there I am in your midst. It is our hope that the remodel within the church space will be concluded by the middle of August. The initial phase of the remodel is progressing according to plan. Let s pray that it will continue to progress favorably on the time schedule that has been set forth. PETITIONS FOR LOURDES: I will be leaving the last days of June to do two weeks of ministry in Lourdes again this year as an integral part of my vacation time. I would be happy to bring personal petitions on behalf of Parishioners to the shrine. Petition forms on which you may list your petitions are available in front of the icon of Mary in the Church. Please complete your petition forms and return them to the church no later than Sunday, June 24th. ABSOLUTELY NO ACCESS TO CHURCH BUILDING DURING REMODEL: The church is now fenced off as the renewal projects commence within it this week. The subcontractors participating in the construction management committee meeting this past Tuesday morning were emphatic in asking assurances from the parish of totally restricting parishioners access to the church space during the remodel projects. Our Sunday Bulletin will have a weekly progress report. This week, all the pews and flooring will be removed and remodel in the restrooms will commence. PRIESTS TRANSITIONS: Fr. Richard Awange will be taking up his new assignment in pastoral ministry at St. Margaret s parish in Tucson on August 1 st. The parish is most grateful to Fr. Richard for his very generous spirit of service and ministry during these past two years. He has been very available for a wide range of priestly ministries during this period of time. The parish will host a bon voyage reception for Fr. Richard after the 9am Mass on July 29 th. Deacon Thomas Quirk will be ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral at 10am on June 2 nd. Parishioners who have never experienced the beautiful ritual of an Ordination Mass and who may have a desire to participate are encouraged to do so. Fr. Quirk will be taking up his first priestly assignment with us here at Our Mother of Sorrows on the first week of July. Many thanks for Fr. Richard s presence in ministry here at Our Mother of Sorrows and prayers for Fr. Quirk s first priestly assignment in ministry.
EUCHARISTIC ADORERS SPACE RELOCATED: The door to the space in the southwestern corner of the parish hall has a handicap ramp and is secured at all times by a keypad on the door. The combination of the keypad is available to Eucharistic Adorers through the parish office. I am hopeful that the relocation of the exposition space during this period of time will not change the weekly practice of adorers in the presence of the exposed Sacrament. Let s continue to draw close to the Lord during exposition times and be joyful in His companionship. 2 Scripture Reflection May 20, 2018 - Pentecost Sunday John 20:19-23 A 50-day celebration of Easter follows the 40 days of Lent. Most Catholics probably do better at keeping Lent than celebrating Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days we feel guilty about not observing in some way. However, the Church celebrates Easter longer and with greater enthusiasm than Lent. Easter celebrates the central mystery of our faith: Jesus resurrection from the dead. The Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening inaugurates 50 days of joy that culminate on Pentecost when Christians celebrate Jesus sending of the Holy Spirit on His followers. During this season we read from Jesus farewell to His disciples in John s Gospel, chapters that explore our continuing relationship with the Risen Jesus, His Father, and Spirit. The Church father Athanasius refers to these 50 days of Easter joy as the Great Sunday. The joy of the Risen Jesus continuing presence and the Spirit s coming affected how early Christians prayed. The Pentecost Scriptures envision a transformation of the world in Christ by a community whose members are always in need of transformation themselves. The Spirit provides the gifts for renewing the face of the earth. ***How have you experienced coming to life again and finding joy this Easter season? Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love. DID YOU KNOW... Regarding sacred images and art, the mind of the early Christians was clearly a Catholic mind with the treasury of paintings depicting scenes from the lives of Christ, Mary, the Apostles and other persons of the Old and new Testaments found throughout the Catacombs. Becoming Catholic or Finishing Your Sacraments RCIA Process Year-long for the un-baptized (and non-practicing baptized), to prepare for receiving the Sacraments of Initiation...Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Series is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, starting September 11, 2018, in the Parish Activity Center. Sacraments will be received at the Easter Vigil, 2019. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information. Profession of Faith: This 12 week series is 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 11, 2018, at 7pm in the Parish Activity Center. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information. Adult Confirmation: This 9-week series is for Catholic adults who are lacking Confirmation. Series is offered on Tuesday evenings starting September 25, 2018, at 7pm in the Parish Activity Center. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information. THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel (Right Judgment), Fortitude (Courage), Knowledge, Piety (Reverence), Fear of the Lord (Wonder & Awe) THE TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Charity (Love), Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self Control, Chastity
3 Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Esther Nisbet, Charles Williams May 27 June 3 Trinity Sunday - white Corpus Christi - white 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) Eucharistic Adorers Needed Sunday 1:00pm Tuesday 2:00pm Wednesday 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 7:00pm " What does the poor man do at the rich man's door, the sick man in the presence of his physician, the thirsty man at a limpid stream? What they do, I do before the Eucharistic God. I pray. I adore. I love. St. Francis of Assisi Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Prayer Healing Ministry Sat., May 26th 9:30am-1:00pm Inner Healings Physical Healings Holy Spirit, Part 2 To register, call or text Norma Morrison 520-471-1022 Doors open at 9:15am Free refreshments May 12-13, 2018 $15,255.41 Catholic Communications $2,276.45 Thank you for your generous support!
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Sant 3:13-18; Sal 19(18):8-10, 15; Mc 9:14-29 Martes: Sant 4:1-10; Sal 55 (54):7-11a, 23; Mc 9:30-37 Miércoles: Sant 4:13-17; Sal 49 (48):2-3, 6-11; Mc 9:38-40 Jueves: Sant 5:1-6; Sal 49 (48):14-20; Mc 9:41-50 Viernes: Sant 5:9-12; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mc 10:1-12 Sábado: Sant 5:13-20; Sal 141 (140):1-3, 8; Mc 10:13-16 Domingo: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Sal 33 (32):4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana de 9:30 11:30am PAC Salón de Retiros 4 OMOS Vacation Bible School June 18-22 8:45am - 12:00noon SHIPWRECKED... Rescued By Jesus VBS is for children going into grades 1-6 and will help them discover that Jesus cares about them personally and rescues them in life s toughest circumstances. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office and on the parish website. Due to VBS being held in the PAC we are limited to the first 60 students that register. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Laura Stehle at the parish office, 747-1321, or lstehle@omosparish.org. Volunteers Needed Adults who enjoy working with and sharing their faith with children are needed as Station and Group Leaders. So don t delay...sign up today! PLEASE HELP FEED OUR CREWS! The VBS Tropical Treats are a big part of the Bible learning experience and your help is greatly needed and appreciated. Items Needed: Vanilla Pudding Cups Vanilla Wafers Skittles Candies Goldfish Crackers 12-16oz Bottles of Tropical Blend Fruit Juice Citrus-Flavored Sparkling Water Graham Crackers Fruit Roll-Ups by the Foot Pretzel Sticks Individually Packaged Vanilla Ice Cream Cups Capri-Sun Hot Dogs Individual Packages of Chips The following items are needed on June 21st: Hot Dog Buns Seedless Watermelon All donations for Vacation Bible School are greatly appreciated and should be dropped off at the Parish Office ASAP! Cash donations will help purchase fresh fruit and any items that are in short supply. Note: We have refrigerator and freezer space for items requested.
5 YOUTH Ministry Pentecost is the moment when a heart of stone is shattered and a heart of flesh takes its place. Fr. Raneiro Cantalamessa What is Steubenville West? Each year Steubenville West invites High School Teens to attend a Catholic Youth Conference at the University of Arizona in Tucson. 2000+ Teens gather from across the Southwest States and fill the U of A Campus dorms and facilities. Three days packed with great speakers, praise and worship, reconciliation, Holy Mass, Adoration, and of course, food. The cost is approximately $275 per teen and per chaperone. In addition to the conference the fee covers 3 T-shirts and late night pizza. We ask that each teen pay a $75 deposit and help us to fundraise for the remainder. We have 20 confirmed participants for this year and another 12 prayerfully considering. Any donations toward our $4,000+ need is greatly appreciated. The 2018 theme is Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Ryan Sayder The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take place at 6pm on Wednesday, May 23rd. For more information, please call 250-0242. The next Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, May 24th at 7pm. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might have life through Him. High School Teens and Current 8th Graders Meet every Sunday and Thursday Sunday 12:30pm Mass We will eat from 1:30pm - 2:00pm and meet until 3:30pm! Meet new friends...or bring them! Thursday 6:00pm 8:15pm Meet 8:15pm Adoration, 8:45pm Benediction The Golden Agers are looking for new card players (55 and older). We meet in the PAC Dining Room on Wednesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm. We play bridge, hand & foot, and pinochle. For more information, call Marge King at 207-8414 or 573-979-7111. Now Registering Students for Preschool Summer Camp! Full day $150 (7:30am-5pm) Half day $120 (7:30am-12noon) Call OMOS School 747-1027 to register today! 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! omoslifeteen@slack.com 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, MAY 20 7:00 am - Lt. Stan Smiley, USN+ 9:00 am - Tom Diehl+ 10:45 am - Nicolas & Ana Barana+ 12:30 pm - Nora McGrath 4:00 pm - Mercedes Muñoz+ 6:00 pm - Michael F. Farrell+ MONDAY, MAY 21 6:30 am - Carl Frankhouser+ 8:30 am - Dave & Lyn Bulski TUESDAY, MAY 22 6:30 am - Kiyo Cecil+ 8:30 am - Norman Landry+ WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 6:30 am - Marguerite Verdugo+ *8:30 am - Eric Ramirez (Birthday) 6:30 pm - OMOS Parish Ministries THURSDAY, MAY 24 6:30 am - Steven Minor+ 8:30 am - Lourdes Paredas+ FRIDAY, MAY 25 6:30 am - Anna Bevz+ 8:30 am - Thomas Reilich+ SATURDAY, MAY 26 8:30 am - Clarence Nunoz+ 5:30 pm - Jeffrey Bushroe+ SUNDAY, MAY 27 7:00 am - Connie Anguiano+ 9:00 am - Mary Helen Moreno+ 10:45 am - Joyce Apolatequi+ 12:30 pm - Jeffrey Bushroe+ 4:00 pm - Hispanic Ministries 6:00 pm - Anita Magtoto+ *School Mass (when school is in session) Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of each month Are you looking for something? Is the Holy Spirit asking you to make a deeper commitment to the Lord? If the answer to these questions is YES, come and meet the 3rd Order of Mount Carmel Lay Carmelites at our Information Morning: Saturday June 2, 2018 ~ 10:00am to 11:00am Sacred Heart Parish s Immaculata Hall 601 E Ft Lowell Rd Questions??? Call 520-576-8649 THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, MAY 20 12:00 pm - Life Teen - PAC Dining Rm/Rm #2 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm MONDAY, MAY 21 TUESDAY, MAY 22 1:30 pm - School Guitar Recital - PAC/Dining Rm 5:30 pm - Cursillo - Church/Family Room 7:00 pm - Friendship Bible Study - PAC/Retreat Rm WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 9:30 am - Golden Agers Cards - PAC/Dining Rm 9:30 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Retreat Rm 2:00 pm - Primavera Food Preparation - PH East/Kitchen 6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm 7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Dining Rm/Scout Rm THURSDAY, MAY 24 6:00 pm - Life Teen - PAC/Dining Rm 7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm #2 FRIDAY, MAY 25 4:00 pm - Baptismal Interviews - Kino Conference Rm 7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1 SATURDAY, MAY 26 9:00 am - Healing Seminar - PAC/Scout Rm SUNDAY, MAY 27 12:00 pm - Life Teen - PAC Dining Rm/Rm #2 2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm Couple Prayer Retreat June 2nd-3rd Enhance your Marital Spirituality through Listening, Openness, and Reconciling your Hearts to God together. Find out how to use scripture as a springboard to deeper knowledge of one another and God. A married Couple Prayer Retreat offers husband & wife a unique method to share and pray together. Saturday June 2nd and Sunday 3rd, go home at night retreat. The retreat is facilitated by a Catholic priest and Retorno Team couples. Contact Kevin & Kathie Stogsdill for more details, call 520-722-2931 or email stogskk@mindspring.com. Immaculate Heart Academy Multi-Purpose Room, 410 E Magee, Oro Valley. Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries Annual Memorial Day Mass Monday, May 28th 8:30am For directions, please call the cemetery office where you will attend the service: Holy Hope Cemetery 3555 N Oracle Rd Phone: 888-0860 Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery 2151 S Avenida Los Reyes Phone: 885-9173 6