Second Sunday after Epiphany
Funeral Arrangements for Mark Scinta: The viewing will be here at Our Lady of Sorrows at 9:45 AM on Tuesday, January 19th, followed by Rosary at 10:30 AM and a Requiem Mass at 10:45 AM. The burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery (4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix) after Mass. All are invited to a luncheon in Boyle Hall following the burial.
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting: All women of the parish are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00 PM in Boyle Hall. Fr. Pons will give a spiritual conference on the topic of Womanhood, we will discuss upcoming parish events, then will end with a social hour. Please bring a snack, dessert, or drink to share.
Funeral Arrangements for Sue Sarphie: Rosary here at Our Lady of Sorrows at 9:30 AM on Friday, January 22nd followed by a Requiem Mass at 10:00 AM. The burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery (4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix) at 1:00 PM.
Just arrived in the Bookstore: 100% beeswax candles. Purchase during the month of January, to be blessed on the Feast of the Purification (Candlemas), February 2nd.
Candles are used in the Church as much as holy water. They stand for Christ, the “Light of the World.” They are blessed on the Feast of the Purification, in memory of Holy Simeon’s words, calling Christ the ‘light of revelation to the Gentiles” (Luke 2:32).
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 a payment due, you can make a contribution to benefit our academy and then receive your contribution back after filing your taxes. Please visit the information table today or February 7th for more information, to get your questions answered, or for step-by-step instructions. Also see the flyer in the vestibule, or visit: https://ourladyofsorrows-academy.com/en/az-tax-credit for details.
Altar Flowers Donations: Donation envelopes for purchasing the flowers on the altar can be found in the vestibule. Each envelope is for one week, and lists the Feasts celebrated during that week. You may contribute any or all amount of the flower cost for that week. If interested, please take one envelope and return it to either the Sunday collection basket or to the church office. We are grateful for your generosity.
The First Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Esteban Joseph Freeman of St. Marys, KS, and Miss Cecilia Agnes Moynihan of St. Marys, KS, formerly of Our Lady of Sorrows, Phoenix, AZ, who plan to be married on February 6, 2021. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Trail Life Troop AZ-1571 invites all parishioners to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, January 30, 2021. The evening will include Trailmen presentations, a 50/50 raffle, and the opportunity to sponsor much-needed Troop items. Tickets are $7/person or $40/7 people, and will be on sale today through Sunday, January 24th after all Masses.
Save the Date: All Ladies of the Parish are invited to a Ladies Tea Party, to be held on Sunday, February 14th.
