Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Higuera, who died on February 1st. The Requiem Mass will be Tuesday, February 15th at 10:00 AM here at Our Lady of Sorrows.
Women’s Virtues Retreat starts Wednesday. Please keep the silence on the retreat grounds this week. Please keep the retreatants in your prayers.
Holy Hour of Reparation for the Scottsdale Satanic Conference will be held in the church from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Friday, February 11th, Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th. All are encouraged to attend.
Pray for an end to abortion. Please join us in praying the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, February 12th at 6:00 PM.
Second Collection schedule: February 13th to benefit the Building Fund. February 20th to benefit the Academy. Thank you for your generosity.
Bake Sale: The Eucharistic Crusaders will have a bake sale next Sunday, February 13th after all Masses. Please stop by to support this fundraiser, and pick up some sweet treats to take home! Information about joining the Eucharistic Crusade will also be available.
Shrove Tuesday Parish Event: Plan to join us on Tuesday, March 1st for an evening of crepes, waffles, and more! Details to follow.
Parish Lenten Recollection: All parishioners are invited to a Lenten Recollection on Sunday, March 6th from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Annual Parish Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 5th. Donations of usable items are needed, and may be brought to the parish hall beginning February 28th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Please contact Rena Violette at 386-697-3804 if you can donate your time to help sort items from February 28th – March 4th and/or sell items on March 5th. Proceeds from the yard sale will go to the Building Fund, and all items not sold will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Charity.
Prospective/Returning Academy Families: The Scholarship Tuition Organization (STO) AZ4Education will hold an information session on Friday, February 18th at 6:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). We invite you to learn more about tax credit scholarships for your children, which help make private school affordable for everyone. AZ4Education can explain each aspect of the scholarship process very well and will be happy to address your questions.
Before you file your taxes: Please consider making a dollar-for-dollar tax credit donation to Our Lady of Sorrows Academy. Whether you expect an Arizona state refund or owe a payment, you can make a contribution to benefit our academy which counts directly toward your tax liability. Please see the flyer in the vestibule for details, or visit: https://ourladyofsorrows-academy.com/en/az-tax-credit. We will also have an information table outside church after all Masses on Sunday, February 20th to answer questions and provide details and instructions.
