December 29, 2024

Liturgical schedule, confession times, parish events, and announcements for the week. Click "read more" to view it online, or download a PDF copy below.

Sunday in the Octave of Christmas

Benediction on Tuesday, December 31st at 6:00 PM to sing the Te Deum to give thanks for the year 2024.

Wednesday, January 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times will be 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM (sung Mass) and 11:00 AM. Vespers at 6:00 PM.

All Day Adoration on Friday, January 3rd begins after 8:30 AM Mass and ends with Rosary and Benediction at 5:45 PM. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. Please be sure all time slots are filled to give correct veneration to Our Lord. “Can you not watch one hour with Me?”  First Friday Mass follows Benediction at 6:30 PM.

The Simeon and Anna Sodality (Nunc Dimittis, 50 +) will meet Saturday, January 4th after the 8:30 AM Mass. We will meet in the Retreat Chapel to pray the Seven Sorrows devotions and prayers for the book intentions, followed by our meeting and refreshments in Boyle Hall.

No Catechism classes December 29th. Classes will resume Sunday, January 5th

Parish Picnic: All parishioners are invited to a parish picnic on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM. The Holy Name Society will set up tables and chairs on the field. We ask each family to bring their own food and drink to feed themselves, plus extra to share, if you wish. Please bring games, balls, and equipment to share with everyone to provide a variety of entertainment. We will end with Vespers at 5:00 PM.  Come out and join your parish family on this Feast of the Holy Family!

Archery Raffle & Tournament: The OLOS Archery Club will host its first outdoor tournament here on January 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All are encouraged to come watch a real tournament competition. Please help support the Archery Program by buying a raffle ticket for the chance to win a complete archery set. Visit the archery tent outside church after Sunday Masses for further details and to purchase your raffle tickets.

Volleyball Tournament: Our Lady of Sorrows is hosting its 4th Annual Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with both men’s and women’s divisions. Players must be at least 14. For more information or to register a team, please contact Liz Delmanowski at 315-466-4661 or email [email protected]. All are welcome!