Third Sunday after Epiphany
Funeral Arrangements for Dennis Vande Wiele: The viewing will be here at Our Lady of Sorrows at 9:45 AM on Wednesday, January 27th, followed by Rosary at 10:15 AM and a Requiem Mass at 10:30 AM. The burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (23029 North Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix) at 1:30 PM. All are invited to a luncheon in Boyle Hall following the burial.
Confirmations will be Sunday, February 7, 2021 by Bishop Fellay. Any adult needing confirmation should contact Fr. Pons no later than February 1st. Further details about the ceremony will be provided next week.
The Second 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, 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.
The First Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Christopher Loose and Miss Mary-Claire Fortin, both of Our Lady of Sorrows, who plan to be married on February 13, 2021. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
Bookstore Sale: Purchase 100% beeswax candles 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).
Ladies Tea Party: All Ladies of the Parish are invited to a Ladies Tea Party, to be held on Sunday, February 14th. The Ladies Auxiliary is recruiting ladies to help with decorating and menu preparation. Talented ladies, don’t delay – please contact Dorothy Blessing (832-371-0680) today.
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 Simeon and Anna Sodality (Nunc Dimittis, 50 +) will meet Saturday, February 6th after the 8:30 AM Mass. Fr. Pons will lead the First Saturday Meditation in the church before we meet in the chapel to pray the Seven Sorrows Devotion and prayers for the book intentions. Meeting and refreshments in the adjacent Conference Room following prayers.
