Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 6, 2015
Our Lady of Sorrows parishioners wished Kerry good luck at her farewell party on Saturday. Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Lord shall reign forever, your God, Zion, through all generations! Hallelujah! Psalm 146:10 Today s Readings are on page 1159. Scripture for the week of September 6, 2015 6 SUN Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 7 Mon Col 1:24-2:3/Lk 6:6-11 8 Tue Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 9 Wed Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26 10 Thu Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38 11 Fri 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42 12 Sat 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49 13 SUN Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Today s Music Gathering Song: #803 For the Healing of the Nations Gloria #322 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146 Praise the Lord, my soul. Communion Song: #916 I Receive the Living God Sending Forth Song: #677 A Living Faith 250th Anniversary Parade of Sharon Want to be part of something really big? One of the largest flags you will ever see will be in the 250 th anniversary parade of Sharon on Sunday, September 20. It is 90 feet across. Fifty flagbearers are needed to unfurl it at the reviewing stand at Sharon Town Hall and hold it horizontally while patriotic music fills the air. Flag-bearers should arrive at 1:15 p.m. at Town Hall (90 South Main Street) for instructions from the flag s curator before spreading out the flag. After the ceremony, they will roll up the long edges slightly and join in the parade, which starts at 2:00 p.m., and carry the flag to Sharon High School. The flag weighs 200 pounds so that is only 4 pounds per person. Kids of maybe 8 or older can do it. The task will be over around 3 p.m. The flag ceremony is a project of the Rotary Club of Sharon, but many other hands are needed. If you would like to help, contact your fellow parishioner Mike Molyneux at (508) 699-4360 or mmolyneux76@gmail.com. Monday 9:00 Dora Babineau Tuesday 9:00 Audrey Philbrick Prayers for the Deceased Gloria Augusto, Ann Rhodes, Fr. Lionel Blain, Michael Minerva, Rob Christiansen Prayers for the Sick 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, Jean Santos September 6, 2015 Virtus - Protecting God s Children Training Tuesday, September 15 At Our Lady of Sorrows, we are grateful to the many adults who volunteer at the parish in so many different ways. Our parish wouldn't be what it is today if it weren't for the commitment and support of so m a n y w o n d e r f u l a d u l t v o l u n t e e r s. All volunteers in the US Catholic Church are required to complete a CORI form and participate in a one-time training course entitled, "Protecting God's Children". Once an adult participates in this training program, he/she will be able to chaperone a church event for young people under the age of 18 and/or participate in one of the parish's many service projects where children or young people are present. The training is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bullock Center. All adults in the parish who have not already participated in this course are invited to attend. To register, please contact Fabiola Aguilera at faguilera@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265 ext. 1036.
Attention Lectors: Our Lady of Sorrows is offering a Lectors Workshop If you have been lectoring for a while or if you have thought about becoming a lector, this workshop is for you! When: October 1, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where: O'Connell Hall The purpose of the workshop is getting to know each other and to cover topics such as public speaking skills (voice projection, eye contact, intonation), preparation to read, and sources of information. Refreshments will be provided. To register or for more information, please contact Fabiola Aguilera at faguilera@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265 x1036. Thank you to everyone who helped to make Kerry's party a memorable event. Special thanks to Christine, David, Ben and Sam Hack, Larry Seggelin, Kathy Hawes, Carol and Domenic Roberto, Jane Vigeant, Connie Malloy, Lia Mongado, Sean O'Driscoll, Kim Kokkotos, Peg Arguimbau, Susanne Osberg, Tanya Bollenbach, Alex and Carla Guenette. Great job everybody! Workshop on Palliative Care Exciting Initiative! is hoping to recruit a number of people to act as resources to our parishioners about Palliative Care for people of any age diagnosed with serious illnesses and Advance Care Planning. The Archdiocese is providing a workshop on Wednesday, October 14, from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch included) to train people about these topics and how to provide information to others. If interested, please contact Mary Herx-Morrill at 781-784-2265 x1038 or at mherxmorrill@olossharon.org. UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: Office Manager is searching for a faith-filled, dedicated person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication, organizational, accounting and computer skills are required, in addition to flexibility. Seeking candidates comfortable with social media and interested in contemporary Catholic thought. If you are interested, please visit our website for a full job description (www:olossharon.org) and contact Mary Herx-Morrill at mherxmorrill@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265. Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Absolutely ANYONE can volunteer! Any member of our community is welcome to assist in the education and formation of our youth. In the process, your relationship with Jesus will grow too. Our youth need YOU as a caring role model who can help guide them on their faith journey. You don t need to have all the answers; just a heart filled with the Spirit and an ability to connect with young people. THANK YOU to the many volunteers who have joined our Faith Formation team as Catechists and Small Group Facilitators, as Chaperones and Substitute Teachers! Being of service to our OLOS community is an inspiring sign of the Spirit at work and of our imitation of Jesus in service. We do still need volunteers. High school and college students, parents who enjoy time with younger people, empty nesters, ALL ARE WEL- COME to volunteer. Please contact Mary Herx-Morrill at 781-784-2265 x1038 or mherxmorrill@olossharon.org Thank you! A Note from Kerry Thank you so much for this special day and special memory. OLOS is the most Spirit-filled, welcoming, loving and supportive parish I have ever belonged to. You make people feel like family. I thank God for sending me here. These have been the best 18 years of my life. To all the young people, you have been a huge gift to me over the years. I have appreciated and valued your passion and your energy. Your energy is contagious and it always helped to inspire me. I will miss you the most. To all the parents, thank you for sharing your children with me and for your encouragement and generosity over the years. OLOS could not offer the many great programs that we offer without you. I appreciate your trust in me. To all parish leaders, parish members and parish staff, thank you for taking a chance on me and for your friendship, trust and love. There is no doubt that I am a better Catholic and person because of all of you. You all played an important role in my ministry and I remain grateful. Lastly, thank you to my family who lovingly and willingly supported me over the years; my husband Mark, children Mark, Devin and Drew, parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews. While I leave my position as Youth Ministry Director, I remain a parishioner so this is not a farewell. I began school last Monday at Coyle and Cassidy High School and I have enjoyed meeting my students. So far the experience has been great. All the wisdom and memories that I have gained from you are coming with me to Coyle and Cassidy. Peace to you all on the journey as we continue to do God s will. Kerry Payson
From Senior Deacon Mike Questions, questions: Often I am asked why the priest or deacon pours water into the chalice in which there is wine to be consecrated. The following prayer indicates a doctrinal statement about our belief in the divinity AND humanity of Christ. By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity. Care for Our Common Home: Laudato Si An interdisciplinary committee at Boston College is hosting a week-long conference on the campus from September 28 through October 1 focused on many aspects and implications of Laudato Si. All of the conference programs are free of charge and open to the public. What a wonderful way to explore our faith and ways to put it into action! All the details are located at www.bc.edu/ commonhome. Below is a summary of the three evening keynote events. Monday, September 28, 4:30 p.m., Robsham Theater The Canisius Lecture Sustainable Humanity, Sustainable Planet His Eminence Peter Turkson, Cardinal of Ghana and president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Tuesday, September 29, 4:30 p.m., Robsham Theater Avoiding Extinction: The Role of COP21 Graciela Chichilnisky, visiting professor of economics, Stanford University, professor of economics and mathematical statistics and director, Columbia Consortium for Risk Management, Columbia University Wednesday, September 30, 4:30 p.m., Robsham Theater The Theology and Ethics of Sustainability Erin Lothes Biviano, assistant professor of theology, the College of St. Elizabeth, and Willis Jenkins, associate professor of religious studies and director of graduate studies, University of Virginia. Moderated by Grant Gallicho, associate editor of Commonweal magazine. 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 August 30 The average cost to run the parish is $11,732 per week and our expectation is that 69% ($8,095) will come from the weekly offertory. On August 30, the parishioners contributed $5,996. Life in the Spirit Seminar If you desire to grow in your faith and to live more fully in the power of the Holy Spirit, the New Jerusalem Prayer Group of St. Timothyʼs Parish in Norwood, invites you to attend the Life in the Spirit Seminar series, beginning October 1 and running 7 consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. St. Timothyʼs is located at 650 Nichols St., Norwood MA. There is no charge for the seminar and it is being conducted under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Joe McDermott. For more information and registration call Rose Akeke, 781-762-8572 or Betsy Gorman at 508-626- 5695 or by email to njpg650@gmail.com. Mass at the Lake Please join us on September 27 at 10:45 a.m. to celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows Annual Mass at Lake Massapoag. (There will be no 8:30 Mass at the church). Bring a chair or a blanket and food for a picnic. We will provide desserts, water, and lemonade. In case of rain, we will have the regular Mass schedule 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the church. Please contact Fabiola Aguilera at faguilera@olosharon.org or 781-784-2265 ext. 1036 if you can help to plan the event, set or clean up, assist with parking, or provide desserts. 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 September 6, 2015
O UR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067 Parish Office (781) 784-2265 www.myolosparish.org Welcome! 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.myolosparish.org Email: myolosparish@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @OLOSParish Our Vision 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. Pastoral Staff Please visit our full Vision Statement at our website. Administrator, Rev. Vincent P. Doolan Rev. Mr. Michael Iwanowicz, Senior Deacon Fabiola Aguilera, Volunteer & Social Coordinator Mary Herx-Morrill, Director of Faith Formation Teresa Coda, Youth Ministry Coordinator Claire Ramsbottom, Staff Associate Weekend Associates Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C. Support Staff Christine Muldoon, Business Manager Silvia Dudziak, Admin. Assistant for Faith Formation Larry Seggelin, Maintenance Coordinator Parish Pastoral Council: Ann Marie Rosa Parish Finance Council: Jim Spoto Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time