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Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
Sharon, MA
March 6 , 2016
Mass Schedule: Saturdays
4:30 PM
Sundays 8:30 AM & 10:45 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: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter @OLOSParish
Daylight Savings Time
March 13th
Don’t forget to move your clocks
forward!!
4th Sunday of Lent
FABIOLA’S “THANK YOU” PARTY Last Sunday we celebrated the departure of Fabiola Aquilera
as OLOS’s Volunteer Coordinator. Thank you to Claire Ramsbottom and Carol Roberto for helping us decorate and for all those who helped by baking, serving , and cleaning up!
You helped to make this a memorable celebration of Fabiola’s warm and loving work here at OLOS. She will be
missed here at the office, but so glad she remains a member of our parish!!
Snow Tubing Trip—FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
39 middle and high school students and friends had tons of fun at Nashoba Valley in Littleton this last Sunday evening!! Thank you for all who helped to make this event a memorable experience for the youth in our community.
Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
March 6, 2016
Today’s Readings are on page 1027 Scripture for the week of
March 6, 2016
Sunday March 6th Jos 5:9a,10-12/ @Cor 5:17-21/ Lk 15:1-3,11-32
Monday March 7th Is 65:17-21/ Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday March 8th Ez 47:1-9,12/ Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday March 9th Is 49:8-15/ Jn 5:17-30
Thursday March 10th Ex 32:7-14/ Jn 5:31-47
Friday March 11th Wis 2:1a,12-22/ Jn 7:1-2, 10,25-30
Saturday March 12th Jer 11:18-20/ Jn 7:40-53
Prayers for the Sick Matt Canuel, Anthony Venti, Thelma Sirkin, Gert &
Francis DiLoreto, Sherril White, Wayne & Judy Satterley, Donna Prado, Carrie-Ann Cabral, , Sarah Andrews, Gail Callis, Ricardo & Raquel Balarezo, Helen Drake, David
DiLoreto, Denise Brewer, Matt Enos, Kevin Jones, Connie Malloy, Ginny DeCoste
March 7th at 9am: Alicia Stessman (Living) March 9th at 9am: Violet Netto (Deceased)
Weekly Collection – February 28, 2016
The average cost to run the parish is $9,500 per week. Our expectation is that 70% -$6,700 will come from the weekly offertory. The week ending February 28th, parishioners contributed $7,645
Annual Collection Thank you!!
To date, $74,772 has been contributed from 170 parishioners. We have surpassed the goal of $73,000! Thank you for your generosity this year!!
Prayers for the Deceased Bob Naughton
Brittany Poesy, Kathleen Kanneigizer, Sandra Bolton-Mason, Betty Clarkin, Neil Cronin,
Carlos Sandoval
Catholic Appeal Reminder This week, Catholics across the Archdiocese are invited to pledge their support to the ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal. If you were unable to make your at mass, please take a pledge form from the back of the church or pledge online at boston-catholicappeal.org. Thank you for your prayers for a successful Catholic Appeal.
Music Gathering:
In These Days of Lenten Journey (sheet)
Responsorial Psalm: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
Offertory: Open My Eyes Lord
(sheet) Communion:
Remember Your Love (GC3 # 961/sheet)
Sending Forth: Let Justice Roll Like A River
(GC3 # 810)
Second Collection Catholic Relief Services
This week’s collection for Catholic Relief Services Supports emergency relief, human development, and peace initiatives in countries around the world. The funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, services for victims of human trafficking, support to displaced refugees, and show Christ’s love and respect to all people. Your generosity is appreciated!
4th Sunday of Lent
**REMEMBER: ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS ARE IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH**
Lenten Activities
“The Light is on for You”
Reconciliation will be available March 2, 9, and 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Church .
Lenten Evening Prayer
Come on Thursdays throughout Lent at 7:30 PM in the church. The Church’s most ancient prayer form, the Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) is grounded in the worship of the synagogue. Great care is taken to create a prayerful atmosphere with candles, incense, subdued lighting, periods of silence, and song. This week’s homilist will be Mary Herx-Morrill. All are welcome.
Mercy & Healing Presentation
Please join us after the 8:30 AM Mass on Sunday, March 13, for a presentation and conversation led by Joe Favazza. The focus of this session will be on the limits and possibilities of forgiveness, a topic that connects to the compelling gospel reading that day about the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’ response to her. It also connects to our own Lenten journey. The session will end prior to the 10:45 AM Mass.
Please check www.olossharon.org for a complete calendar of events at OLOS.
What’s Happening at OLOS
Save the Date! Father Bullock Lectureo on April 2, 2016 The eleventh Annual Lecture in memory of Father Robert W. Bullock, our late beloved pastor, will be held on April 2, 2016 beginning at 6:00 PM in O’Connell Hall. Our lecturer will be Rabbi Joseph Meszler, of Temple Sinai in Sharon. Rabbi’s topic will be “Mercy and Justice in the Context of our Current Times.”
Easter Baskets Needed for Homeless Shelter
Please remember to return Easter baskets for the Evelyn House homeless shelter by the weekend of March 19th & 20th. Baskets may be left under the tree in the alcove. For questions, please call Mary Ann LaHive 781-784-1394 or email [email protected]. Thank you!
This Fourth Week of Lent, we continue to follow Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl Project through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Through their literature and app, we have journeyed to Columbia (Hungering for Opportunity), Laos (Hungering to Give Back) and Rwanda (Hungering for a Healthy Start). Now we journey to Honduras to meet students who are Hungering to Learn. Their lesson: it’s better to help your neighbor learn and grow than to leave her or him behind. To who are we called to extend a hand this week? Whom has God put in our lives to help us learn and grow? Are there teachers or guides for whom you are thankful?
Thy Will Be Done: The Function of Prayer in Mark’s Gospel March 15th at 5:30 PM– Boston College, Heights Room, Corcoran Commons.
Professor Thomas Stegman will provide insight into the role of Jesus as the model of someone who prays and the significance of prayer among the new family gathered around Jesus, those who are committed to doing God's will.
Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
March 6, 2016
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: ___________
Tel. # _________________ Names & ages of any children ________________________________________
From Senior Deacon Mike:
In this fourth Sunday of Lent, we hear the remarkable story of a father and two sons. This is a story of mercy, forgiveness, and love. The narrative is the last of the three
accounts in chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel in which the people rejoice in finding the lost – a sheep, a coin, a son. These separate accounts are interwoven such that the reader/listener will come to realize the magnanimous gift of God’s love for the missing. “..he was lost and now is found..”
Youth Ministry Activities
Live Stations of the Cross: The Youth Ministry Program at Our Lady of Sorrows is presenting a live enactment of the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 18, at 7:00 PM in the Church. Through prayer, silent acting, music, and narration, we will commemorate the last hours and events of Jesus' life. All are welcome to come to this prayerful evening. Youth Commission Meeting: All high school students are invited to attend the March 14th Youth Commission Meeting, from 7-8:30 PM in the Bullock Center. The Youth Commission is the parish’s high school youth group, and during this meeting we will be making plans for the remainder of the year, as well as socializing and eating snacks, of course!
Blessed Sacrament School Open House March 16th from 9-10:30 AM Blessed Sacrament in Walpole will be having an Open House for preschool to 8th grade. For more information, contact [email protected].
All are Welcome March 14th, Monday at St Margaret Church Hall, Burlington, Ma form 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Come enjoy a morning of reflection with Kevin Dowd of Boston College. He will be examining the virtue of faith during Lent and the Triduum. In preparing for Easter, we not only prepare for the calendar Easter but the final Easter of our lives. He will use the journey of Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ from health to cancer to death as a model of faith.
Can you spare an Hour?
Mary needs a volunteer who can assist at the Cottage Street School on Sunday mornings during Faith Formation classes on March 13th, April 3 and 10th, and May 1st from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please call Mary or Lynn at 781-784-2265 if you can help, even if it is for just one Sunday. Thank you!
Coffee Hours Until we have a new Volunteer Coordinator, coffee hours will be hosted by OLOS Staff. I know we have some amazing bakers in our parish so, if you would like to bake for the coffee hours, please call or email Lynn at 741-784-2265 or [email protected]. Your help is appreciated!!!
4th Sunday of Lent
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 [email protected]. Senior Deacon Michael Iwanowicz, [email protected] Deacon Frank Tremblay , [email protected] Lynn Jacobs, Office Manager, [email protected]. Mary Herx-Morrill, Director of Faith Formation, [email protected]. Allen del Rosario, Director of Music & Organist [email protected] Teresa Coda, Youth Ministry Coordinator, [email protected]. Claire Ramsbottom, Staff Associate, [email protected]. Larry Seggelin, Maintenance Coordinator, [email protected].
Weekend Associates
Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067
Liturgy Schedule
Saturday ~ 4:30 PM ,Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:45 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
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.
Lenten Prayer
God of all creation, we welcome you into our lives in a new way this Lent. We are ready
to serve your people, especially our brothers and sisters who are most in need. We are
ready to live out your call to mercy.
Through our prayers, fasting and Lenten gifts, may we learn to walk as one global
human family. May we learn to listen to each other, and in so doing hear the merciful
words of Christ.
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: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @OLOSParish
