November 1, 2015 Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Sharon, MA
Altar Server Day- November 11 New Altar Server Training -November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the church. To register or get more information, please contact Fabiola Aguilera at 781-784-2265 ext. 1036 or faguilera@olossharon.org. Altar Servers add to the solemnity of the Mass and provide an opportunity for children to have a visible role in the parish community as they help to lead worship. It is an important avenue for our young to become involved in the spiritual life of the Church and to understand the reward of serving others and their community. Who can be an Altar Server? Any boy or girl who has received his or her First Communion. The commitment is usually once a month. Come and check it out! Altar Server Annual Pizza and Ice Cream Social November 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bullock Center. Come and meet newly trained and veteran Altar Servers. Bring your siblings! We are very proud of all our wonderful Altar Servers who dedicate their time to the service of our Parish and make our Masses special. Thanks to all of you! To register or get more information, please contact Fabiola Aguilera at 781-784-2265 ext. 1036 or faguilera@olossharon.org Mandatory Veteran Altar Server Refresher Training November 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Due to all the changes our parish has experienced over the past year, Father Vinnie has decided to hold a refresher training for all altar servers. He has asked us to consider it mandatory for the elementary and middle school servers, and optional for the high school students. This re-training will allow Father Vinnie to meet the servers and go over standard procedures with them, as well as give the servers a chance to ask him questions.
Sharon, MA God is the glory and joy of all the saints whose memory we celebrate today. Today s Readings are on page 1209. Scripture for the week of November 1, 2015 1 SUN Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a 2 Mon Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40 3 Tue Rom 12:5-16b/Lk 14:15-24 4 Wed Rom 13:8-10/Lk 14:25-33 5 Thu Rom 14:7-12/Lk 15:1-10 6 Fri Rom 15:14-21/Lk 16:1-8 7 Sat Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27/Lk 16:9-15 8 SUN 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 Monday 9:00 Harold Joseph Coakley Tuesday 9:00 Mary Catherine Coakley Wednesday 9:00 Celia Mary Coakley Saturday 9:00 Barbara & Arthur Taylor Prayers for the Deceased Michael Minerva, Michael Minerva, Jr., Robert Parilla, Robert Parilla, Jr., Rita Dentino, Eleanor & Egitto Lavezzo, Angelina & Joseph Rebello, Mary Rebello, Mary & Antone Roderick, Paul and Anna Lavezzo, Elizabeth Dondero 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, Kevin Barbera, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo, Kevin Barbera, Betty Clarkin, Helen Drake Today s Music Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Gathering Song: #884 For All the Saints Gloria #322 Responsorial Psalm: #Psalm 24 G3#37 Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face. Communion Song: #735 Blest are They Sending Forth Song: When the Saints Go Marching In Annual Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows During the month of November, which begins with the celebration of All Saints and All Souls, the church is called in a special way to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest. During the 10:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 8, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish will have a special remembrance of those whose funerals were celebrated here during the past year. Parishioners are also invited to include names of family members and friends who died during the past year but whose funerals were celebrated elsewhere. The Mass will include a reading of the names of all those we are remembering. May this be, for those who grieve, an experience of comfort in their sorrow and great hope for the future. Please contact Chris Muldoon (781-784-2265 or cmuldoon@comcast.net) if you need additional information, have questions about the Mass, or would like to include the name of someone who died in the past year but whose funeral was celebrated other than here at the parish. Virtus Protecting God s Children Training, November 12. At OLOS, we are so 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 many wonderful adult volunteers. 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 November 12, 7 to 9 p.m. in the 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 x1036. November 1, 2015
FAITH FORMATION NEWS: E V E R Y T H I N G M U S T C H A N G E : The Papal Encyclical's Call for Local and International Action Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 7-9 p.m. St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill Keynote Address by Patrick Carolan, Executive Director, Franciscan Action Network Panel Discussion to follow: Cristina Leano, Global Catholic Climate Movement, Rabbi Katy Alan, Jewish Climate Action Network, and Rev. Jim Antal, President UCC. Sponsored by Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light Pope Francis: Laudato Si (Praise Be) Fr. Frank Clooney, SJ, and Brandt Henderson will give a presentation on Saturday, November 14 after the 4:30 p.m. liturgy on the Pope s recent encyclical, Laudato Si, giving an overview along with a thematic sense of the document and the Pope s call to action. Refreshments will be served. Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Continuing Education Discernment: Finding God in the Midst of Life Lecture Barbara Quinn, R.S.C.J. Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Cadigan Alumni Center, Brighton Campus This morning of reflection unpacks the art and skills of discernment, a gift understood by St. Ignatius of Loyola as a partnership with God in both shaping our personal lives and impacting the greater Church and world. This happens as a daily process of listening to God s desires and in learning the language of God s Spirit in dialogue with God about how we want and need life to unfold. The skills of discernment also guide us in times of decision making, e.g. Do I want to spend my life with this person? What career path should I take? How do I know if my decision was a good one? This session introduces the principles and practices of discernment with attention to life application. Barbara Quinn is STM Associate Director for Student Formation. Light refreshments will be served. $10 per person. The cost to attend is Cosponsored by the Boston College Alumni Association and the School of Theology and Ministry For more information, please call 617-552-6501 or visit www.bc.edu/stmce. Advent Evening Prayer Advent Evening Prayer will be held during the season of Advent each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church, December 2, 9, 16 and 23. Plan on giving yourself the gift of being still amidst the holiday bustle in an oasis of quiet beautiful prayer as we prepare for the Coming of the Lord. Youth Ministry Wanted: Youth Liturgical Ministers! Calling all Middle School and High School students to get involved, serve the parish, share their talents, and engage more deeply in the Celebration of the Mass by serving as a liturgical minister. If interested in serving in this way, please come to a Teen Liturgical Ministry Training Session on either Sunday, November 8 (1:15-2:00 p.m. lector training, and 2:00-2:45 p.m. Eucharistic Minister training) or on Tuesday, November 10 (7:00-7:45 p.m. lector training and 7:45-8:30 p.m. Eucharistic Minister training). Contact Teresa Coda with any questions or concerns (tcoda@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265). Summer 2016 Mission Trip Informational Meeting If you are a middle school student, high school student, or adult parishioner who is interested in learning about OLOS summer mission trip opportunities, you are invited to an informational meeting on Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in O Connell Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information about potential trips (dates, locations, accommodations, program overviews) and to answer questions, but also to gauge interest. If you have gone on a mission trip before and are considering going again, if you are thinking about serving in this way for the first time, or if you just want to learn more about the service opportunities provided by OLOS, please come! For more information, contact Teresa Coda at 781-784- 2265 or tcoda@olossharon.org. Service Opportunity for Middle School Students and All Adults: On Wednesday, November 4, middle school students and adults of the parish are invited to prepare and serve a meal at Conway House, a homeless shelter for women and children in Middleborough, MA. We will meet in the OLOS parking lot at 4:00 p.m., drive together to serve at Conway House from 5-7 p.m., and will return to the OLOS parking lot by 8:00 p.m. You can sign up for this service opportunity by visiting the OLOS Youth Ministry Page. On the left hand column of this page, there is a link to the Service Trips and Enrichment Opportunities sign-up tool. Click on this and enter your information. Please indicate in the comment box if you are a student or an adult. Thank you for considering serving in this way! Contact Teresa Coda with any questions or concerns (tcoda@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265).
Sharon, MA From Senior Deacon Mike From Deacon Mike: Each of us has a collective memory of mourning the death of a loved one, a significant public servant who died in the course of his/her service for our country, and those whose lives were curtailed by the onset of pathology. Each of us might remember the death of a family member to whom we credit for our own existence. Each of us might focus on a particularly difficult time when death was not expected. We all might pause for these memories and await the healing of memories as the Spirit of God acts. New Parishioners Welcome Coffee Hour Please join us to welcome our newly registered parishioners into Our Lady of Sorrows community at the Coffee Hour on Sunday, November 8, after the 8:30 Mass. Saint of the Week Charles Borromeo, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo was born of a wealthy Italian family and was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. At the age of twenty two, he was summoned to Rome and made cardinal and administrator of the Papal states and the archdiocese of Milan. Despite his personal wealth, St Charles lived a simple, ascetic life and was a strong supporter of church reform. In 1564 he was ordained a priest and consecrated as bishop. He founded seminaries and instituted the teaching of doctrine to children in Sunday schools. Never one to ask of another something he was not prepared to do himself, St Charles worked tirelessly to help those in need. Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 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 October 25 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 October 25, the parishioners contributed $6,386. Sharon Interfaith Thanksgiving Service On November 22, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish will have the honor of hosting the Sharon Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Susanne Osberg is choosing music for the evening and will lead the Interfaith Choir which will gather at 5:30 p.m. for practice. We need a small group of volunteers to help prepare and serve a collation for the service and others to be greeters at the church doors. Please contact Fr. Vinnie at padre@olossharon.org or Fabiola Aguilera at faguilera@olossharon.org as soon as possible or call 781-784- 2265. Popping Our Corks As we prepare for the Advent Workshop, we need to collect corks for one of the craft activities and would appreciate your help with donations. There is a box in the back of the church marked Corks where you can place your donations. Thank you for your help! 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 by the collection basket, mail, or in person. Thank you. Name: Email: Street Address: Town: Zip: Tel. # Names & ages of any children November 1, 2015
Welcome! O UR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067 Parish Office (781) 784-2265 www.myolosparish.org Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 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 Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. 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.olossharon.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. Rev. Vincent P. Doolan, Administrator padre@olossharon.org. Rev. Mr. Michael Iwanowicz, Senior Deacon, deacon99@aol.com Fabiola Aguilera, Volunteer & Social Coordinator, faguilera@olossharon.org. Mary Herx-Morrill, Director of Faith Formation, mherxmorrill@olossharon.org. Teresa Coda, Youth Ministry Coordinator, tcoda@olossharon.org. Claire Ramsbottom, Staff Associate, cramsbottom@olossharon.org. Weekend Associates Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C. Support Staff Christine Muldoon, Business Manager, cmuldoon@olossharon.org. Silvia Dudziak, Admin. Assistant for Faith Formation, sdudziak@olossharon.org. Larry Seggelin, Maintenance Coordinator, larryseggelin@comcast.net. Parish Pastoral Council: Ann Marie Rosa Parish Finance Council: Jim Spoto