Most Holy Name of Jesus
Feast of the Epiphany: Sung Mass at 8:30 AM
Epiphany Blessing: Take the blessed chalk and first write the initials of the three Wise Men, connected with Crosses, over the inside of your front door (on the lintel, if possible). Then write the year, breaking up the numbers and the year so that they fall on both sides of the initials. It should look like this: 20 C+M+B 21 with the "20 "being the millennium and century, the "C" standing for the first Wise Man, Caspar, the "M" standing for Melchior, the "B" standing for Balthasar, and the "21" standing for the decade and year. It is also popularly believed that the Kings' initials stand for "Christus mansionem benedicat" ("Christ bless this house").
Parish Picnic: All parishioners are invited to a parish picnic on Sunday, January 10th at 12:30 PM. 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. The Holy Name Society will set up tables and chairs on the field. We will end with Vespers at 5:00 PM. Come out and join your parish family on this Feast of the Holy Family!
Second Collection schedule: January 10th to benefit the Building Fund. January 17th to benefit the Academy. Thank you for your generosity.
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).
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.
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. Visit the information table on January 17th 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.
