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October 10The first Bingo night of the academic year will be held on October 18. Click here for details.Read More
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October 10The next meeting of the Holy Name Society will be held on October 18, at 12 Noon in the Church Library at Our Lady of Sorrows.Read More
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October 10In centuries past, the cross of terminal illness was seen as an opportunity to be compassionate to the sick and for "offering up" of suffering for the good of others by the sick. There is a process of "letting go" and entrustment to God by everyone that needs to happen, a process that must not be short-circuited by euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Click here for more information on end-of -life care.Read More
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October 10Philip Carlini, our Director of Maintenance for the past twenty two years has decided to retire. Our parish owes “Phil” a great debt of gratitude for his conscientious labors.May the Lord bless him with good health and show him many evidences of his love as he begins a new chapter on life’s journey! Click here for more information.Read More
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October 4There will be a meeting of the Prayer Shawl Group on Monday, October 21, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Please come and meet the new leadership!Read More
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"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone."
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Our Parish offers many different opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to God. As stewards of God-given skills and abilities, volunteering in a ministry or organization provides a way to thank God, share our faith with others, and enhance our community. If you would like more information on these ministries, you can find it on the following pages:
Liturgical Ministries
On this page you will find information on the ministries that are closely involved in the liturgies of the church:
Altar Servers
Lectors
Musicians
Ushers
SacristansExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Those who help with the altar linens
Arts & Environment volunteers
The Liturgy Committee
Spiritual Life Ministries
On this page, you will find links to information on the ministries that are involved in catechesis and formation of faith outside of the formal Faith Formation programs. These ministries include the
Holy Name Society
Rosary Altar Society
Marriage Ministry
Spiritual Reading GroupLife Cycle Ministries (for
Young Adults and Maturing Adults)
Parish Missions
Regional Secular OrdersCommunity Life Ministries
On this page, you'll find the organizations that bring together members of our community in some aspect of everyday life. These ministries can be sub-divided into several categories:
Youth Activities these include the scouts and sports activities Seniors Clubs Our parish has two active seniors clubs Hospitality Committees These groups host the Welcome Sunday and St. Martha Sunday get-togethers Community Events these groups are responsible for organizing parish get-togethers, such as the Golf Classic and the Parish Picnic Knights of Columbus This group is in our parish, but not of it. On this page you'll find Creole translations of some key messages, and a link to the Haitian Apostolate Facebook page.
Outreach Ministries
On this page, you'll find links to ministries that put our faith into action, carrying Our Lord's love out from the parish to the community in general. These include- Ministries for the Sick, Elderly, and Homebound
- Respect Life
- Adopt a Family
- Beyond Our Borders (Loaves & Fishes, our Lenten Program, St. Vincent de Paul Society)
Leadership & Stewardship Ministries
On this page, you'll find information about the groups who provide leadership within the parish, and who are responsible for stewardship of our parish resources. They include the
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
PTA
School Board
Building and Maintenance Volunteers
Parish Organizations – Please Note
Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding faciity scheduling throughout the year.
Please call or e-mail Denise (587-4372 or [email protected]) with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the head of your group, and that person's alternate.
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Calendar
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Saturday, October 12, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMAs members of our parish OLS-SA Liturgy and Arts & Environment Ministries, you are invited to a special Day of Recollection for individuals who dedicate time and talent to offering, preparing, decorating, and/or serving at our parish liturgies. Please join us on October 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Click here for more information.Read More
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Thursday, October 17, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PMOn each Thursday in October, we will be saying prayers before the Blessed Sacrament for life. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and at 12:00 noon, special prayers will be said for life. Click here for details, as the prayers will change on different Thursdays.Read More
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Saturday, October 19, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMTake a small respite from a busy Saturday and join the members of the Rosary Altar Society as we reflect on the Blessed Mother, on the morning of October 19, from 8:15 to noon. Click here for registration information and other details.Read More
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Monday, October 21, 1:00 PMThe Prayer Shawl Meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. The group is under new leadership, so please do come, even if you have nothing to bring right now!Read More
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Thursday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PMOn each Thursday in October, we will be saying prayers before the Blessed Sacrament for life. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and at 12:00 noon, special prayers will be said for life. Click here for details, as the prayers will change on different Thursdays.Read More
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