Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Sharon, MA

October 8, 2017

Mass Schedule:

Weekends: Saturdays at 4:30 PM & Sundays at 7:30, 8:45 & 11 AM

Week Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 9:00 AM

Parish Office Hours:

Sundays: Noon to 3:30 PM , Mondays -Thursdays: 9 AM to Noon & 1 PM to 4 PM

To Contact Us:

Parish: 781-784-2265

Website: www.olossharon.org

Parish Email: parish@olossharon.org

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

From The Pastor’s Desk

INSTALLATION MASS Thanks to everyone who made last week’s Mass of Installation such a wonderful event. I think it was a great faith event and one that brought us together as a parish community. We can be proud. Thanks es-pecially to Bishop Reed for his presence and ministry

RESPECT LIFE MONTH October is “Respect Life” month. The essence of our identity and worth is that we are made in the image and likeness of God and the source of our dignity is that we are loved by God. The Church teaches that we should protect life from conception until natural death and in between. A “Culture of Life” is not ad-vanced by and cannot tolerate abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty. It is heartbreaking that on “Protect Life Sunday” so many people lost their lives because we allow weapons of war to be available for killing our innocent fellow citizens.

“DISCIPLES IN MISSION” This week I spent three afternoons in sessions at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Braintree exploring the processes and goals of the new evangelization. We are fully aware of what is happening in our church communities. This program does not spend time denouncing the culture but rather exploring ways that we can present the Gospel in changing times. We are confident of our message. You will hear more of this. In fact, if it is to be successful, it will require your involvement.

DOORS You will notice that the doors of the Church have been refinished. This completes our “Paint the Church” campaign. A generous parishioner has donated the entire amount to refurbish the doors. We are most grateful to him and to all of you who contributed to our campaign including of course the do-nors of the $10,000 match. God bless your generous hearts.

~ Fr. Frank

Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

October 8, 2017

Today’s Readings are on : 1170 Ordinary of the Mass begins on Page 166

Scripture for the week of October 8, 2017 Sunday, October 8th

Is 5:1-7/ Phil 4:6-9/ Mt 21:33-43 Monday, October 9th ~ COLUMBUS DAY

Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/ Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday, October 10th Jon 3:1-10/ Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday, October 11th Jon 4:1-11/ Lk 11:1-4

Thursday, October 12th Mal 3:13-20b/ Lk 11:5-13 Friday, October 13th

Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2/ Lk 11:15-26 Saturday, October 14th

Jl 4:12-21/ Lk 11:27-28 Sunday, October 15th

Is 25:6-10a/ Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/ Mt 22:1-14

Mass Intentions: October 8th at 7:30 AM: Julius & Margaret Haladyna

October 11th at 9 AM: Jill MacKay October 12th at 9 AM: Clara Palano

October 14th at 4:30 PM: Antonio & Filomena LcBollita

Weekly Collection – October 1, 2017 The average cost to run the parish is $9,800 per week. Our expectation is that 70% or $7,100 will come from the weekly offertory. Parishioners contributed $7,152 for the week ending October 1st.

Prayers for the Deceased Paul Baro, Lawrence Russell, Micheal Minerva, Robert J. Parilla, JR, Robert J. Parilla, Theresa McCrane

Music

Mass Parts #261, 262, 263, 266, 267

from the Glendaloug Mass

Gathering Hymn- ~ #784 We Have Been Told

Responsorial Psalm ~ Psalm 80

“The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel”

Communion Hymn ~ #708 Set Your Heart On The Higher Gifts

Sending Forth Hymn ~ #745

Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation

Prayers for the Sick Paul Canuel, Vincent & Jo Chiodo, Anita DelGallo, Francis & Gert DiLoreto, Anthony Venti, Judy Grenier, Judy Manuel, Karen Trudeau, Chiristine Pelletier, Helen Drake, Pete & Grace McFarland, Donna Prado,

Julie Robbins, Bruce Baczwski, Cynthia Bowlby Katzman, Louise Methot As a reminder, the names on Prayers of the Sick and Deceased will be removed quarterly ~ January, March, June, September. Please email parish@olossharon.org or call the office at 781-784-2265 if you wish any names to remain or to add new per-sons.

Knights of Columbus “Tootsie Roll Drive” October 14 & 15th

After all the masses on October 14th and 15th the K of C will be outside the church to raises funds especially for our youth who are mentally and physically challenged. These funds are available for those in need and not restricted to Knights of Columbus members or their children or relatives.

"Smile Supplies" The Christian Service Commission will be collecting travel size toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss during the weeks of Oct. 14-22 to be given to the clients of the clinic where our parishioner Dr. Kitty O'Hare works. They are put together in kits for the patients to take home in an effort to promote good dental health. The donations can be left in the collection boxes at the back of the church any time during those two weeks. The staff of the clinic and the patients will be deeply grateful for your donations. Thank you for helping to promote healthy teeth. Gums and smiles for those who struggle to provide the very basics of living.

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What’s Happening at OLOS

Putting Children First Save Environment Program Parent Night Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. in O’Connell Hall

Come meet Barbara Brunelli, the trainer who will be offering our Archdiocesan mandated Safe Environment program for students in grades 1 thru 5! Preview materials, ask questions and

learn all about the program.

Adult Faith Formation Coffee Hour: Rabbi David Jaffe with Sharon Interfaith Action Sunday, October 22 at 9:45 a.m. in O’Connell Hall

Come learn about Sharon Interfaith Action and how you can get involved with their work for racial and economic justice

High School Summer 2018 Mission Trip Informational Meeting Wednesday, October 11, 8 p.m. in O’Connell Hall

Come learn about our High School Service trip to Washington D.C. (July 15-21, 2018) Contact Teresa Coda for more details, or if you are interested in participating in the trip but are

unable to attend the meeting (tcoda@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265).

Middle School Summer 2018 Mission Trip What: Just5Days, an opportunity for middle school students to serve others and learn about their faith

and what it means to follow Jesus Where: Springfield, MA When: July 16-20, 2018

To learn more or to register, contact Teresa Coda (tcoda@olossharon.org or 781-784-2265) parents and parishioners are invited to learn more about the program, preview materials used, and meet Ms. Brunelli.

Eucharistic & Lector Gathering– October 28th An opportunity to pray, study and renew our commitment to ministry is planned for Saturday, October 28th from 10 AM to Noon in O’Connell Hall. ALL Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors are encouraged to gather to review and refresh these important roles in our parish liturgies. A light lunch will be provided.

OLOS IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD (“new”) ALTAR SERVERS !!!! Father Daly is recruiting 4th through 12th graders to become Altar Servers at OLOS. OLOS has 22 terrific Altar Servers but more volunteers are needed!!!

Is your child interested? Be a more active participant in the OLOS Community

Serve at approximately one Mass per month Build confidence! Be a Positive Role Model!

Training will be provided by Father Daly. New Altar Servers are placed with more experienced Altar Servers until the new Altar Servers feel confident. We try to accommodate all Mass scheduling requests. Questions: Please contact Father Daly or Monica O’Brien at mobrien@olossharon.org.

Please check www.olossharon.org for a complete calendar of events at OLOS

Sharon, MA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

October 8, 2017

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 Parish office at 781-784-2265, or return this form to the Parish Office via the collection basket, mail, or in person. Thank you.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________Town: __________________Zip: __________

Email: ________________________________

Phone:________________________________ Date of Birth :_________________________________

Telephone # _________________________________

Names & ages of any children ___________________________________________________________

From Senior Deacon Mike On Sept. 30th, Cardinal O’Malley ordained seven men to the order of diaconate in which service they will harken to the historic beginnings as related in chapter 6 of the Acts of the Apostles. During the ritual, the Cardinal presented the Book of the Gospels to the men and said “... Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach…”

Worldwide Marriage Encounter “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Listen with your spouse for God’s message of love by at-

tending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Oct 21-22, 2017 in Contoocook, NH and Dec 8-10,

2017 in Quincy, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://

wwmema.org/.

ARCHDIOCESAN JUSTICE CONVOCATION Justice and Solidarity: Caring for Refugees and Immigrants

SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 2017 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston 02125 Registration Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Register online, please visit http://www.bostoncatholic.org/Justice/

FEATURING * Greeting from Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston *Keynote Address by Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services * Keynote Address by Sean Callahan, President and CEO, Catholic Relief Services * Keynote Panel chaired by Debbie Rambo, President of Catholic Charities Boston CCAB) with presenter/panelist Marjean Perhot, Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services, CCAB and other panelists from parishes and migrant communities and agencies *Holy Mass celebrated by Rev. J. Bryan Hehir

*Extended Networking Break with coffee and light snacks featuring a wide range of exhibitors, parish representatives, and ethnic communities throughout the Archdiocese.

‘I Must Change’ “How often we say: ‘I must change, I can’t go on like this… My life, on this path, will not bear fruit, it will be a useless life and I will not be happy’. How often these thoughts come to us.. And Jesus by our side, with His hand outstretched, says to us, ‘Come, come to me. I will do the work: I will change your heart, I will change your life, I will make you happy.’… Jesus is with us and invites us to change our life. It is He, with the Holy spirit, Who sows in us this restlessness, to change our life and to become a little better. Let us follow the Lord’s invitation without resistance, because only if we open ourselves up to His mercy will we encounter the true life and true joy. We must merely throw open the door, and He will do all the rest. He does everything, but we must open the door of our heart so that He can heal us and help us go ahead. I assure you that we will be happier.” ~ Pope Francis

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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. Francis J. Daly, Pastor FrDaly@olossharon.org.

Senior Deacon Michael Iwanowicz deacon99@aol.com

Lynn Jacobs, Office Manager ljacobs@olossharon.org.

Teresa Coda, Director of Faith Formation tcoda@olossharon.org.

Anne Marie Dion, Coordinator of Faith Formation adion@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.

Weekend Associates

Rev. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Rev. Kevin Spicer, C.S.C.

Parish Pastoral Council: John Glancy

Parish Finance Council: Jim Spoto

OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH

59 Cottage St, Sharon MA 02067

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 Parish Office for an appointment. For information on celebrating the other sacraments, please contact the Parish Office.

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday ~ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Rosary

Fridays after the 9AM Mass

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 Parish Office 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 back of the church.

Parish Office: 781-784-2265 Web: www.olossharon.org

Email: parish@olossharon.org