Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Sharon, MA November 20, 2016 Mass Schedule: Saturdays :4:30 PM Sundays: 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM & 11 AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays: 9:00 AM Rectory Office Hours: Sundays: Noon : 4:30 PM Mondays - Thursdays: 9 AM to 4:30 PM To Contact Us: Rectory: 781-784-2265 Web: www.olossharon.org Parish Email: ljacobs@olossharon.org
Rite of Acceptance Today at the 11 AM Mass This year Our Lady of Sorrows is blessed to have two people who have been meeting with Deacon Frank, his wife Ginni, and Mike Methot for the last three months to explore RCIA through a series of talks and discussion. This Sunday, at the 11:00 Mass, they will be presented to the parish to publicly state their intention to continue formation and to receive the parish s affirmation in the Rite of Acceptance. George DuCasse is a baptized Lutheran and his wife Rebekah is a baptized Catholic who did not receive Confirmation. Both are Canton residents that have found a home at Our Lady of Sorrows. They will continue their weekly classes through Easter, when they will receive Confirmation and Eucharist. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a series of teachings to share Catholicism with those interested in coming to full communion with our Church. Participants may be adults who have never been baptized, baptized non-catholics who are converting or an adult Catholic who never received Confirmation. In the Archdiocese of Boston, every year hundreds of people join the Catholic Church by participation in RCIA. The OLOS Staff is complete! We would like to announce the hiring of Anne Marie Dion as our new Coordinator of Faith Formation and Teresa Coda as our Director of Faith Formation. Anne Marie will be implementing the Pre-k thru 5 th Religious Education program to include First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, and she will be coordinating the Middle School Social and Faith Formation programs and the Summer Mission Trips. Teresa Coda will continue to coordinate the Confirmation program and Service program, as well as work with the Faith Formation Commission on Adult Faith Formation programming. Take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome our new staff. Sign Up to Serve: As the Thanksgiving Holiday and Advent and Christmas Seasons approach, there are numerous service opportunities available, whether you are a middle school student, high school student, or adult parishioner. Consider signing up to give back through serving others at one of the following opportunities: Donuts and Bagels with Saint Nicholas, on Sunday, December 4th, from 8:30am-11:00am. Students will assist with hosting St. Nicholas' annual visit with our prek through Grade 5 students and their families. Help is needed with set up, break down and hosting. Students will prepare and facilitate face painting and minor crafts. This service opportunity is open to High School students and adults. My Brother s Keeper on Thursday, December 15th, from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Since 1991, MBK has supported families in need during Christmas time, by providing them with gifts and food. When we visit My Brother s Keeper we'll be wrapping Christmas gifts for families in need. This service opportunity is open to Middle School students and adults. Also, keep your eyes open for our Parish Giving Tree, through which we ll collect gifts to bring to My Brother s Keeper. Christmas in the City on Sunday, December 18th from 8:45am-5:00pm. CITC is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization. Their mission is to support and mentor homeless families in the Greater Boston area. Their Christmas party is the largest Christmas party in MA serving approximately 3,000 homeless children. When we volunteer at Christmas in the City, we will serve as Santa s Helpers. We will serve food, distribute Christmas gifts to the children, and care for the children at Winter Wonderland, an event filled with fun activities. This service opportunity is open to any person age sixteen and older. You can learn more about the service opportunities and sign up to take part in one or more by visiting www.olossharon.org/service-opportunities. Signing up ensures that we will have an adequate number of volunteers, as well as facilitates communication regarding permission slips, instructions, etc. Contact Teresa Coda with any comments or questions (781-784-2265, or tcoda@olossharon.org). Christ The King Sunday
Sharon, MA Today s Readings are on : 1193 Scripture for the week of November 20, 2016 Sunday, November 20th 2 Sm 5:1-3/ Col 1:12-20/ Lk 23:35-43 Monday, November 21st Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/ Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 22nd Rv 14:14-19/ Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 23rd Rv 15:104/ Lk 21:12-19 Thursday, November 24th THANKSGIVING Rv 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3, 9A/ Lk 21:20-28 Friday, November 25TH Rv 20:1-4,11 21:2/ Lk 21:29-33 Saturday, November 26th Rv 22:1-7/ Lk 21:34-36 Sunday, November 27th Is 2:1-5/ Rom 13:11-14/ Mt 24:37-44 Nov. 19th at 9 AM: Carolyn Cleveland Nov. 19th at 4:30 PM: Lilly Moronha Nov. 24 at 9 AM: A Special Couple Nov. 26 at 9 AM: Columbus & Dorothy Mancini Nov. 27th at 9 AM: Paul McCarthy Prayers for the Deceased Kathleen Kanneigizer, Betty Clarkin, Neil Cronin, Carlos Sandoval, Lucille Blain Salhany, Lorraine Thomas, Nina D Arco, Yvonne Bollenbach, Vincent McCann, Mary Czitron, Lawrence Russell, Lawrence Sullivan, Mary Meers, Michael Minerva, Alice Lewis, Paul Sullivan, Margaret Nelson, Joanne Ioanilli, Lilly Monronha Prayers for the Sick Anthony Venti, Gert & Francis DiLoreto, Wayne & Judy Satterley, Donna Prado, Sarah Andrews, Gail Callis, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo, Helen Drake, Kevin Jones, Peg Hulit, William Trainer, Judy Grenier, Michele Hadayia, Raylene Hadayia, Alessia Marsiglia, Julie Robbins, Patricia Martell, Anaele Amaechi, Mary Elizabeth Dowdell, Dick Diforio, Tom Cleveland, Joseph Santos, Claire Gervais, Pete & Grace McFarland, Elizabeth Ann Hugson, Maria Leticia Nova, Dot Morganelli. Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Music Prelude Tocata Auanti la Messa Della Domenica by G. Frescobaldi Gathering: #611 All Creatures Of Our God And King Responsorial Psalm: #122 Let Us Go Rejoicing To The House Of The Lord Preparation of the Gifts #616 Praise To The Lord, The Almighty Communion: # 950 Take And Eat Sending Forth: #865 Soon And Very Soon Post-Lude Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn by J. S. Bach Weekly Collection November 13th 2016 The average cost to run the parish is $9,800 per week. Our expectation is that 70% or $6,800 will come from the weekly offertory. Parishioners contributed $7,422 for the week ending November 13th. Grand Annual Campaign As of November 15th we have collected $28,685 from 80 parishioners. Thank you to all who have already given to this year s campaign. This year in addition to helping us meet our normal expenses, the grand annual will help the parish by repainting the Church, repairing the parking lot, and working on other building maintenance items. These projects are vital to our mission and responsibility to provide a safe and effective environment for celebrating the Catholic faith. If you haven t given already, please consider a generous contribution to this year s Grand Annual Appeal. We are grateful for all gifts. Please also consider how your consistent, generous support for the parish throughout the year. 2nd Collection for Retired Religious Sisters Today s collection is used to assist religious communities to provide for the retirement and health care needs of Sisters who have served in the Archdiocese. Please take this opportunity to say thank you to the Sisters who have served the Church of Boston so generously for so many years. Your contribution does make a difference. For more information, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious at 617-746-5637 or Sr_Marian_Batho@racb.org. November 20, 2016
What s Happening at OLOS Coffee Hour Hosts: November 20th: ADVENT WORKSHOP November 27: Hosted by Liturgy Commission December 4: BAGELS AND DONUTS WITH ST. NICHOLAS Hosted by Middle School December 11: Adult Education Coffee Hour (TBD) Invitation to Advent Evening Prayer (Vespers) Beginning Thursday, Dec.1st at 7:30 PM. Evening Prayer, offered each Thursday during Advent at 7:30 PM in the church, is a thoughtful, quiet pause in December s noise and distraction. Enjoy candlelight, incense, beautiful music and a subdued tone during a frenzied season. Why not give yourself the gifts of quiet time and contemplation? If you are too busy during the hectic lead up to the holidays, Evening Prayer is designed for you! ******************************************************************************** If you would like to participate in the Teen Choir at the Christmas Eve 7:00 PM Mass or the Children s Choir at the Christmas Eve 5:00 PM Mass contact our Music Director Daesik Cha (dcha@olossharon.org) for more information. ******************************************************************************** Want to do something special for Christmas? The Christian Services Commission invites you to help make Christmas special for the residents of the Evelyn House, a transitional shelter in Stoughton for 16+ families, mostly women and children. The OLOS Annual Christmas Party for Evelyn House is Sunday, December 11 and will feature Santa distributing gifts; family Goody Bags; refreshments and fun activities for children and adults. CSC will also be collecting Festive plants for our homebound parishioners. How Can You Help? Purchase a Gift or Supplies: This weekend please take a gift tag from the Giving Tree located in the church alcove and return your gift no later than December 4. CSC Members will be at each of the Masses to answer questions and provide gift guidelines. Bake Goodies for the Party: Please consider baking or providing refreshments for the party. Sign-up at Masses this weekend or contact Valerie Fratello at vfratello@ges.com Thank you for your generosity and for making Christmas special for those families and for our parishioners. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Mason at 781-784-6163 or Mary Alice Dowdell at 781-864-1382. ****************************************************************************** Donuts and Bagels with St. Nicholas: Bring your children and grandchildren to this annual fun-filled event in O Connell Hall on Sunday, December 4th from 9:45-11:00 a.m. Pre-K thru Grade 2 Religious Ed classes will not be held this day. Grades 3 thru 5 will meet in the CSS for half an hour of class before heading over to O Connell Hall to join the St. Nicholas themed festivities. There will be face painting, coloring, breakfast treats, and of course, the opportunity to take pictures with St. Nicholas! This event is sponsored by the OLOS Youth Commission. Babysitting Movie Night Fundraiser: Parents, need a break during the busy Advent Season? Leave your children in the capable and fun hands of the OLOS High School Youth Commission (and Teresa) for a Babysitting Movie Night on Saturday, December 17th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in O Connell Hall. Dinner is provided. We ll be showing The Polar Express and providing other games and activities as well. Suggested Donation is $10 per child. All Pre-K thru 5th Grade children are welcome. To RSVP, call or e-mail Teresa Coda (tcoda@olossharon.org, 781-784-2265). Please check www.olossharon.org for a complete calendar of events at OLOS Christ The King Sunday
Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish From Senior Deacon Mike: We close the Year of Mercy and look to a new Liturgical year with the season of Advent guiding us next week. The lectionary for this coming liturgical year will focus on the Gospel of Matthew. The advent readings focus on the prophet Isaiah, John the Baptist, and Mary. Be alert Worldwide Marriage Encounter But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Let us strengthen our marriages in faithfulness by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Dec 2-4, 2016 in Duxbury, MA and Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.wwmema.org. Blessed Sacrament School will host the 14 th Annual BSS Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December 3 from 8AM to 3PM at the school, 808 East Street in Walpole. The BSS Christmas Bazaar is a holiday tradition in the Walpole community. With vendors, a raffle, carolers, delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch concessions, shopping, a kids craft corner, and even a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the BSS Christmas Bazaar is the perfect way to get inspired for the season and a fabulous opportunity to get Christmas shopping done early. There are still a few tables available for any vendors interested in exhibiting in this year s Blessed Sacrament School Christmas Bazaar. This event attracts over a 1000 visitors from the school, church and community and is a wonderful way to promote crafts, sell restaurant gift cards, and get business recognition. For more information please contact Christmas Bazaar Chair Kelly Chute at kchute1224@gmail.com or call the school at 508-668-2336. Register for a Summer 2017 Mission Trip! High School students will head to Toronto with Young Neighbors in Action July 23-29. This week-long service experience provides participants with a mix of direct service, opportunities for learning and dialogue, cross-cultural sharing, community building, prayer, and fun. Young Neighbors helps participants learn how poverty and a lack of respect for human dignity impact the lives of real people. All of this is done through the lens of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Middle School students will head to Springfield, MA with Just5Days July 17-21.* Just5Days is more than just a week of volunteering; it is a chance for middle schoolers to stretch themselves, learn about their faith, and serve the community side by side with other youth and caring adults. To register for either trip, submit a $50 deposit (made payable to Our Lady of Sorrows) to Teresa Coda by December 15th. For more information about the trips, contact Teresa Coda. (781-784-2265, or tcoda@olossharon.org). *Please note that it is possible that the Just5Days Trip will be changed to the following week, July 24-28 (still in Springfield). This will depend on how many students express interest in the trip and the availability of chaperones. The finalized week will be announced as soon as it is determined, hopefully by the first of the year. Welcome to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. 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 via the collection basket, mail, or in person. Thank you. Name: Email: Street Address: Town: Zip: November 20, 2016
O UR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067 Lord of Heaven, God of all creation, You shower upon us the gift of Your mercy. May we be compassionate in all things, and learn from You the way of forgiveness. Be with our parish family in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, as we seek to build Your Kingdom of joy. Make us missionaries of mercy in all that we say and do. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen Liturgy Schedule Saturday ~ 4:30 PM,Sunday ~ 7:30, 8:45 & 11 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 AM Holy Days as announced. Sacraments We welcome those seeking the sacraments of the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday from 3:45 PM to 4:15 PM or by calling the rectory for an appointment. For information on celebrating the other sacraments, please contact the rectory. Eucharistic Adoration Monday ~ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Rosary Friday ~ 10:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday at 10am in O Connell Hall. All are Welcome! 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 Web: www.olossharon.org Email: ljacobs@olossharon.org 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. Please visit our full Vision Statement at our website. Staff: Rev. Vincent P. Doolan, Administrator padre@olossharon.org. Deacon Frank Tremblay ftremblay@olossharon.org Senior Deacon Michael Iwanowicz deacon99@aol.com Lynn Jacobs, Business Office Manager ljacobs@olossharon.org. Teresa Coda, Youth Ministry Coordinator tcoda@olossharon.org. Daesik Cha, Music Director dcha@olossharon.org Monica O Brien, Volunteer & Event Coordinator mobrien@olossharon.org. Claire Ramsbottom, Staff Associate cramsbottom@olossharon.org. Jim Mulrooney, Maintenance Coordinator jmulrooney@olossharon.org Weekend Associates Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C. Parish Pastoral Council: John Glancy Parish Finance Council: Jim Spoto Christ The King Sunday