1 Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 24rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE STATIONS OF THE SORROWS OF MARY & OUR PATRONAL FEAST DAY THIS TUESDAY: Thanks to all

who participated in the seven evenings of the prayer novena devotion from Friday, September 9th to Thursday, September 15th-

our Patronal Feast Day. The novena concludes Thursday - our Patronal Feast Day - with a Mass at 7:15pm. 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 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.

ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA OUTDOOR SHRINE: Thanks to so many parishioners who participated in the special

devotion and ritual blessing of St. Teresa of Calcutta’s outdoor shrine after the Masses last weekend. Pope Francis canonized

Mother Teresa last weekend. He was adding his voice to those of the millions around the world who already regarded her as a

saint. Our outdoor shrine has recognized her saintly presence since her death in 1997.

St. Teresa of Calcutta has become a symbol of God’s goodness and love for people everywhere. When she died on

September 5, 1997 her congregation, the Missionaries of Charity, encompassed 594 homes in 123 countries. She left behind her

more than 3,800 sisters, nearly 380 brothers, 13 priests and countless co-workers all committed to living in her spirit of loving the

poorest of the poor throughout the world.

Our outdoor shrine to St. Teresa of Calcutta is a tangible reminder to us of the company we keep. Her shrine, like our other

outdoor shrines, become prayer corners for informal prayer, reflection and devotion.

MINISTRY AWARENESS: The weekend has been rescheduled from September 17-18 to October 15-16. Rescheduling it with

this mid-October time puts it back in sequence for the annual holistic stewardship weekend. More information will be shared in

upcoming bulletins on the annual holistic season of time, talent and treasure.

PARISH STAFF/SCHOOL FACULTY RETREAT NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH: Our parish staff and school

faculty will have their annual retreat day at the Benedictine Monastery on Country Club 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 2016: 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 some immediate attention to the pews, which are 58 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.

(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”.

(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

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Scripture Reflection September 11, 2016 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 14:25-33

To the Pharisees and scribes who accuse him of poor

choices in his friendships and associates in Sunday’s

gospel, Jesus responds with stories rather than accusations

against them and their self-righteousness. Jesus hopes

these parables will awaken them to a new way of seeing

reality, a way that is Jesus’ way of mercy as Pope Francis

reminds us in Amoris Laetitia.

The parables are about losses – a lost sheep, a lost

coin, a lost son – and about celebrations for the found

sheep, the found coin, and for the returning, repentant

child. The longest parable is about a father’s losing not

only the son who leaves home but also the son who has

been distant for far too long and whose resentments

consume him when his brother returns.

Both sons, Jesus implies, are eventually reconciled

with their father who blames neither son. For the younger,

the father plans a party. To the older son, the father says,

“All I have is yours.” On one level in these stories, Jesus is

telling his critics and us that in our judgment of others or

when we are most critical of ourselves, we are missing the

reality that God’s love and forgiveness transcend anything

that they or we may have done or said. On another level,

Jesus affirms that experiences of loss, of grief, and of

powerlessness may be precisely the ones that lead us to

new awareness and new reasons for gratitude.

Adult Confirmation Classes: This 9 week series is for

Catholic adults who are lacking Confirmation. Series is

offered at 7pm, Tuesday evenings starting September 20,

2016. Confirmation will be received at Christ the King on

November 19, 2016. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish

office for more information.

“Lectio Divina” Praying with the Scriptures:

Tuesday, September 20 & Tuesday, November 22

7:00 pm On these evenings, Msgr. Tom will facilitate a “how to pray

with the Scriptures” process for beginners at 7pm in the

Church – meet by Daily Chapel. God’s Word is a deep source

of prayer and is alive, active, and effective in transforming our

lives when we engage in its prayerful reading and meditation

leading us to prayer and contemplation. When we set aside

quality time to do this with an open and seeking heart, God

speaks to us through the power of His Word. These evening

sessions for beginners will help participants discover and

enjoy the simple, yet powerful beauty of “Lectio Divina”…

divine reading of Sacred Scripture. Approximately 90

minutes. No fee, RSVP appreciated. Call the parish office for

more information.

Did You Know… By virtue of the sacrament of Holy

Orders Catholics can enjoy the spiritual benefit of blessings

given “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit” by deacons, priests or bishops.

Join Us for a Day of Spiritual Enrichment: “Leading Like Jesus” Seminar on Nov. 5th

A day-long seminar (8:30am-3:30pm) entitled "Leading

Like Jesus" will be presented in the Scout Room of the

Parish Activity Center (PAC) on Saturday, November 5th.

The gathering will include parishioners in leadership roles

from various parish groups. Parishioners who want to be

considered for participation can call Steve Contreras at the

p a r i s h o f f i c e 7 4 7 - 1 3 2 1 o r e m a i l

scontreras@omosparish.org.

September

11 Religious Education starts

20 Praying with the Scriptures “Lectio Divina”

20 Adult Confirmation Classes start

20 Bereavement Series starts

30 Fiesta starts

6th Annual Arizona Rosary Celebration

The Arizona Rosary Celebration will be held

Saturday, October 22, 2016, honoring Mary under

her title of Our Lady of Mercy. The celebration

will be held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church,

8650 North Shannon Road in Tucson. The event begins at

10AM and ends 12:15PM. The Most Rev. Gerald F.

Kicanas will preside.

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Liturgy & WorshipLiturgy & WorshipLiturgy & Worship

Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org

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: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17;

Lk 7:1-10

Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5;

Lk 7:11-17

Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38;

Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28;

Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50

Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15;

Lk 8:1-3

Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14;

Lk 8:4-15

Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8;

Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]

NEW Altar Server Formation

For new altar servers & their

parents

The next formation class will be held on

Monday, Sept 19th from 6-8pm in the church.

Registration forms are available in the parish office

and must be returned by Friday, Sept. 16th

Contact Lyn at 305-3612 or Lbulski@omosparish.org

Eucharistic Adorers Needed Tues: 7am

Wed: 8, 9, 11am & 2, 4, 7pm

Thurs: 3 & 7pm

Fri: 12, 1, 4 & 10pm

Sat: 6am; Sun: 1, 2 & 4pm

Outside of Mass, where He silently and humbly dwells in the tabernacle of every Catholic church. There we can praise Him, thank Him, converse with Him, tell Him our troubles, and receive His light and grace into our minds and hearts.

"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best

time you will spend on earth." -- Mother Teresa

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Many ministers are needed for loving

service at all our weekend Masses.

In this ministry you must be examples of

Christian living in faith and in conduct; you must

strive to grow in holiness through the sacrament of unity

and love. Remember that, though many, we are one body,

because we share the one Bread and the one Cup.

The dates for the formation sessions are:

October 18th at 7pm– Theology

October 19th at 7:15pm– Practical Application

Sessions will be held in the church and participants must

attend both sessions. Application forms are available in the

parish office and must be returned no later than Monday,

October 10th. Contact Lyn Bulski at the parish office for

more information 305-3612 or lbulski@omosparish.org.

September 11-14 Reflection evenings on the Seven Sorrows

7:15pm each evening

September 15 Feast Day Mass 7:15pm

September 18 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 19 NEW Altar Server Formation, 6-8pm in

church

September 25 New School Families Celebration, 12:30pm

Sept 17 5:30pm Cantor-Lyn

Sept 18 7:00am no music

9:00am Praise Alive-Contemporary- Adult

10:45am Laudate- Traditional- Adult

12:15pm Jammin’-Teens

4:00pm Coro de los Niños- Children- Spanish

6:00pm Jubilation- Contemporary-Young Adults

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN 2016

1st - 10th - 25th - 50th - 60th or longer

Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:30pm

St. Augustine Cathedral

Registrations forms are located in the literature rack in the

vestibule. Please submit registration forms to the Diocese

by Friday, September 16th. For additional information,

call Ophelia James at 520.838.2545.

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Pequeñas comunidades de fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana

de 9:30 – 11:30AM en el PAC salón de retiros. Estos grupos son una gran oportunidad para fortalecer nuestra fe, a través de compartir las sagradas escrituras y compartir y profundizar en nuestra fe.

Conociendo nuestra Misión Hispana: Todos los miércoles de 7-9

PM en el PAC comedor. Aprendiendo a discernir y fortalecer nuestra vocación ministerial y descubriendo como nuestra Fe y Cultura se entrelazan con los procesos evangelizadores y catequéticos en nuestra Iglesia católica multicultural en los Estados Unidos. ‘Estas sesiones son para toda la familia Hispana que ama su fe católica y sus raíces hispanas, pero que vive en los estados unidos. ¡Ven y acompáñanos el futuro de Iglesia depende de los hispanos!

Ministerios HispanosMinisterios HispanosMinisterios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17;

Lc 7:1-10

Martes: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Sal 100 (99):1-5;

Lc 7:11-17

Miércoles: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38;

Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

Jueves: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Sal 118 (117):1b-2, 16ab-17,

28; Jn 19:25-27 o Lc 7:36-50

Viernes: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 6-8b, 15;

Lc 8:1-3

Sábado: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Sal 56 (55):10c-14;

Lc 8:4-15

Domingo: Am 8:4-7; Sal 113 (112):1-2, 4-8;

1 Tim 2:1-8; Lc 16:1-13 [10-13]

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 Calendario de Septiembre:

Septiembre:

12 La Gracia, don gratuito de Dios, Diacono Francisco

19 El Regreso del hijo Prodigo: Me identifico con el hijo

mayor? Rocio Zamora

Where and how is GOD calling you today? What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a way for our parish

to provide high-quality care and outreach to hurting people in

the congregation and community. Stephen Ministers care for

those dealing with grief, divorce, job loss, hospitalization,

financial struggles, loneliness, convalescence, terminal illness

and other life difficulties. Caring relationships last for as long

as the need persists.

For more information on how to become a Stephen

Minister or if you are in need of a Stephen Minister, please

contact Patsy Klein, Director of Pastoral Care at (520) 305-

3613 or pklein@omosparish.org.

38th Annual FIESTA NEWS

The Fiesta is just around the corner Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2

OUR SILENT AUCTION is seeking donations of artwork, jewelry, wine, autographed memorabilia, and more. Please drop off your Silent Auction donations at the parish office.

THE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE will be taking donations under the white tent beginning Sunday, September 18th 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. WHITE ELEPHANT HOURS: Pre-sale-Thursday, 9/29: 3:30pm-6pm $2 entry fee Friday, 9/30: 5pm - 10pm Saturday, 10/1: 8am-12Noon AND 4pm-10pm Sunday, 10/2: 1pm-8pm Box Sale: 5pm

AGAIN THIS YEAR: 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, spirits, etc. HELP FIESTA 2016: Sign up at the parish or school offices to volunteer at this year’s Fiesta. We need you! Parents & grandparents - remember to sign up as a family!

For questions or to sign up, please call RJ at 907-3364 or

email args100@gmail.com

SILENT AUCTION

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Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Names have been

entered into the Book of Those Who Seek Healing. The

book is located on a stand in the back of the church.

Elizabeth Toby, Thomas, Belen Canez, Serena Mendez,

Anna Rocha, Odelia Cota, Ophelia Corns, S. Myers

Christian Life CommissionChristian Life CommissionChristian Life Commission

The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take

place at 3pm on Wednesday, September 14th. For

more information, please call 250-0242.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the

PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, September 15th at 7pm.

Celebrate Mass with us every Sunday at 12:30pm “It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass.” St. Padre Pio

“Rooted in Christ,

Strengthened in Identity”

YOUTH Ministry

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Season of Creation: September 1st to October 4th Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

“All-powerful God, you are present in the

whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You

embrace with your tenderness all that exists….Bring

healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not

prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and

destruction.” ~~~ from "A prayer for our earth”

T h e S e a s o n o f C r e a t i o n w e b s i t e

(www.SeasonofCreation.org) includes tips to help us

reduce our carbon footprint. A few suggestions from the

HOMES category include: when choosing new appliances

look for the Energy Star label for superior energy

efficiency; turn off lights not being used & choose LED or

fluorescent bulbs; monitor your thermostat so it is not too

hot or cold; insulate & seal (caulking, weather stripping)

your home to reduce drafts & air leaks; consider adding

solar panels to your home’s roof (look for financial

incentives that may be offered). Other categories suggest

ways we can help heal our earth home and be worthy

stewards of God’s creation in our FOOD CHOICES and

our WATER & ENERGY use.

Sister Jose Women’s Center Annual Dinner Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 15th Our Annual Dinner Celebration will be held on

Saturday, October 15 at St. Augustine Catholic High

School Gym, 8800 E 22nd Street. Silent Auction begins

at 5pm and extends through the evening. Dinner will be

served at 7pm. Tickets are $40 per person. For your

convenience, tickets will be available for sale after all Masses on September 24-25. For tickets or

information, contact Jean Fedigan (520) 954-3373.

RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION

CLASSES

BEGIN THIS

SUNDAY!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND!

If you forgot your gifts, they

can be left at any time in the

marked SVDP boxes in the

vestibule.

Thank you for your

continued generosity

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THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

All day - St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive - Parking Lot

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

9:00 am - Lectio Divina - Cenacle Chapel

9:30 am - EME Hospital Ministry Mtg - PAC/Scout Rm

11:00 am - Ladies Guild Mtg. - PAC/Dining Rm

6:00 pm - Fiesta Meeting - PAC/Auditorium

6:00 pm - SVDP Potluck Mtg - Parish Hall

6:30 pm - Divorce Recovery - PAC/Rm #1

6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Mtg - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion - PAC/Scout Rm

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

5:30 pm - CLC Mtg - Kino Conference Rm

6:00 pm - RCIA Classes - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - Christian Recovery - PAC/Rm #2

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

10:00 am - Stephen Ministry Leader’s Mtg - Kino Conf Rm

9:30 am - Golden Agers Cards - PAC/Dining Rm

9:30 am - Faith Sharing (Spanish) -PAC/Retreat Rm

6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm

7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Dining Rm

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10:00 am - Casa Maria Sandwich-making - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - Baptism Preparation Class - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm#2

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 4:00 pm - Baptismal Interviews - Kino Conference Rm

7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6:30 am - Parish Ministries Council Mtg - PAC/Scout Rm

8:00 am - Biblical Institute - Parish Hall

12:00 pm - Ladies Guild Tea - PAC/Dining Rm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

After all Masses - Fiesta Sign-ups

What’s Happening Around TownWhat’s Happening Around TownWhat’s Happening Around Town

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 11

7:00 am - Phil Currier

9:00 am - James C. Pierce+

10:45 am - Anabell Roberts (Birthday)

12:30 pm - Robert S. Rosales+

4:00 pm - Maria Bertha Falcon+

6:00 pm - Debra Cabazos, Nicole Otero

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

6:30 am - Len Jasiak+

8:30 am - Michael f. Hill (Birthday)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

6:30 am - David Castellano+ & Olivia Urcadez+

8:30 am - Michael F. Hill (Birthday)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

6:30 am - Charles Williams (Birthday)

*8:30 am - Bob Vickroy+

6:30 pm - Memorial Mass

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

6:30 am - Eddie Camerlin+

8:30 am - Julia E. Dlugos+

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

6:30 am - Kiyo Cecil+

8:30 am - Elizabeth Santos+

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

8:30 am - Tom & Hannah Cahalane+

5:30 pm - Elena Slate+

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

7:00 am - David G. Anguiano+

9:00 am - Tom Diehl+

10:45 am - Mariah Mattu

12:30 pm - Ray & Sylvia Ramirez (Anniversary)

4:00 pm - Carme Leon+

6:00 pm - Bruce Fuell

*School Mass (when school is in session)

Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of

each month

Ladies Guild Tea Party Come & see what Ladies

Guild is all about Join us for tea on Saturday, September 17th at 12 pm in the Parish Activity Center Dining Room. Bring your favorite decorative teacup if you like. We

look forward to seeing current members and greeting new members. Please RSVP to 747-1321.

St. Paul reminds us that Christ will strengthen

us and that there is abundant grace, faith and

love available to us through Christ Jesus.

Apply today to attend one of the next

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on

October 7-9 in Tucson or November 11-13 in

Phoenix. To apply for the weekend and for

other dates visit www.wwmearizona.com

Weekend of 8/27-28/16 $26,548.16

Thank you for your generous support!

Casa Maria sandwich making will

be on Thursday, September 15th

10am-1pm

in the Parish Activity Center Dining Room

Come one, come all!