OUR LADY of SORROWS/ST. ANTHONY

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY 

 

Friday, December 25 – Holy Day of Obligation – The Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas

 

The Twelve Days of Christmas have a religious theme.

 

(1) A partridge in a pear tree is the one true God (2) Two turtle doves represent the Old and New Testament (3) Three French hens are faith, hope, and charity (4) Four calling birds are the four gospels (5) Five golden rings signify the books of Moses (6) Six geese a-laying are the days of creation (7) Seven swans a-swimming are the gifts of the Holy Spirit (8) Eight maids a-milking are the beatitudes (9) Nine ladies dancing are the fruits of the spirit (10) Ten lords a-leaping mean the commandments (11) Eleven pipers piping represent the faithful apostles, and (12) Twelve drummers drumming hail the Apostles’ Creed.  Merry Christmas to All!!

 

Sunday, December 27 – Feast of the Holy Family – The Holy Family is a model for all Christian Families.

 

From Our Lady of Sorrows/St. Anthony Rosary Altar Society – May the Peace and Joy of Christ be with you this Christmas and throughout the New Year.  

Our Lady of Sorrows/St. Anthony Rosary Altar Society

Annunciation of Our Lord
March 25 

The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the actual Incarnation of Our Lord made flesh in the womb of His mother Mary.  The Archangel Gabriel appeared before her, and asked her in the name of the Blessed Trinity to consent to become the Mother of God.  He bowed respectfully before her “Hail, full of grace!  The Lord is with thee!  Blessed art thou among women.”  Mary said, “Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word.” The angel departed from her.

Following the Annunciation, Mary pronounced she would become the mother of our Lord.  She then traveled to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was barren, but in her old age was with child.  She had also received a message from the Archangel Gabriel that she would give birth to John the Baptist.

 

NEWSLETTER

 January, February, and March 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION

Throughout the year, the Rosary Altar Society conducts regular monthly meetings and prayer services, has guest speakers, and hosts a Day of Recollection.  Rosarians also make rosaries for the missions, the First Communicants, area hospitals, and other organizations upon request, launder altar linens, clean and refill the holy water fonts, and sell 50/50 tickets at the weekly OLS bingo - half goes to the winner and the Rosary treasury receives the other half. In addition, we conduct a Palm Cross Sale, participate in the Annual May Crowning, donate to the Family Thanksgiving Basket, and collect donations for Adopt-a-Family at Christmas.  These are just some of the activities the Rosarians are involved in.

Corporate Sunday is held on the first Sunday of the month. The Rosary is recited at 8:30 A.M. followed by the 9:00 A.M. Mass. All parishioners are invited to recite the Rosary for our parish community, world peace, an end to abortion and terrorism, for the intentions of the Pope, and for the special intentions of all those present.

The monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Church Meeting Room. Because of Labor Day, the September meeting is held on the second Monday.  Meetings are not held in January, July, or August.

 

Rosaries – Anyone interested in learning to make rosaries, please contact Betty Adamczyk at 586-6771.  Rosaries are sent to the missions, soldiers, and are given to the First Communicants of our parish.  

 

Prayer Shawls – The prayer Shawl Group meets at 1:30 PM, the second Monday of the month in the Church Meeting Room.  Prayer Shawls are made for patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.  If you or anyone you know is interested in making prayer shawls, please contact Joyce Farina at 888-4516.  If you have any completed prayer shawls or if you wish to donate yarn, call Joyce, and she will make arrangements to meet with you.  We also ask that you refrain from dropping off any completed prayer shawls or yarn at the parish office, and instead, call Joyce.    

 

New members – New members are always welcome to attend any of our meetings and will be greeted warmly and friendly.  Being a Rosarian honors Mary as the Mother in whose care Jesus has placed us, and our Lady’s blessings will be without measure.  Once you are inducted into the Confraternity, you are a lifetime member.  If you are considering in joining the Rosary Altar Society and have questions, please feel free to contact any Board Member or Rosarian.

 

Officers for 2008-2010

 

Mary Halasz, President (585-4804)

Toni Levandowski, Vice-President (588-4768)

Melissa Demko, Secretary (695-5359)

Joyce Berryman, Treasurer (587-8791)

 

Rosary Altar news is always included in the weekly bulletin.

 

The following is the schedule for January, February, and March

 

May the New Year come to you with the gift of Love, the blessing of Hope, and the promise of Peace. 

 

Friday, January 1 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation.  This feast celebrates Mary's motherhood of Jesus.

 

Sunday, January 3 – Epiphany – The three kings visit the Christ Child bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  Corporate Sunday will be held at the OLS Campus.

 

Sunday, January 10 – The Baptism of the Lord – The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the River Jordon commemorates His public life. 

 

Monday, January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

 

Monday, February 1 – The regular Monthly Meeting will be held at the OLS Campus.  Fr. Gene will be our guest speaker.   Betty Adamczyk and her committee will provide refreshments.

 

Wednesday, February 3 – St. Blaise – Through the intercession of St. Blaise, the faithful receive his blessing given by a priest holding two candles against the throat. 

 

Sunday, February 7 – Corporate Sunday at OLS Campus

 

Monday, February 8 – Prayer Shawl Group meets

 

Sunday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day

 

Wednesday, February 17 – Ash Wednesday – We receive ashes on our forehead as a sign of repentance to remind us of our mortality, and we grieve for our sins. 

 

Sunday, February 21 – First Sunday of Lent – The holy season of Lent is a preparation for Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ who suffered, died, and rose for our salvation.  Lord, during this Lenten Season, nourish me with Your Word of life and make me one with You in love and prayer.

 

Monday, March 1 – A Lenten Prayer Service will be held followed by the regular Monthly Meeting at the OLS Campus.  Carolyn Hawkes and her committee will provide refreshments.

 

Sunday, March 7 – Corporate Sunday at OLS Campus

 

Thursday, March 25 – The Annunciation of the Lord – This Feast Day predicts the blessed event of Christmas.

 

Sunday, March 28 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and is the beginning of Holy Week.

 

May Christ, the King of Jerusalem, enter into your hearts with his simple message that Love is a journey From fear to freedom, From death to life.

  

Our Lady of Sorrows/St. Anthony Rosary Altar Society

Mary K. Halasz, President