Septuagesima Sunday
Holy Name Society meeting Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Fr. McFarland will give a conference, with discussion and refreshments following. All men interested in learning more about the Holy Name Society are encouraged to attend.
All Day Adoration on Friday, February 5th, begins after 8:30 AM Academy Mass and ends with Rosary and Benediction at 5:45 PM. Sign up sheet is in the vestibule “Can you not watch one hour with Me?” Please be sure all time slots have two people signed up to give correct veneration to Our Lord. First Friday Mass follows Benediction at 6:30 PM.
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.
Confirmations will be Sunday, February 7th by Bishop Fellay at 3:00 PM, followed by a dinner banquet. Please see the sign-up sheets in Boyle Hall. Any adult needing confirmation should contact Fr. Pons no later than February 1st. Confirmation rehearsal and confessions will be Saturday, February 6th at 4:00 PM.
Bookstore Sale: All Bibles are 20% off during the month of February.
Bookstore Hours: Due to Confirmations and the Ladies Tea Party, the bookstore will be open only after the 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Masses on Sunday, February 7th and February 14th.
Please bring the blessed palms from Palm Sunday to be burned for ashes for Ash Wednesday. A basket will be in the vestibule.
The Third 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 Second 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.
The First Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Jacob Villa and Miss Paulina Iracka, both of Our Lady of Sorrows, who plan to be married on February 16, 2021. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
Ladies Tea Party: Tickets are on sale today after all Masses for the upcoming Ladies Tea Party, to be held on Sunday, February 14th at noon. Enjoy herbal tea, croissant sandwiches, petit fours, and more, in the company of ladies from our church. In addition, a Girls Tea Party will follow immediately after the Ladies Tea Party. Tickets are $20 per person for Ladies and $5 per girl (ages 5-18). Tickets are limited. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Join us for this delightful social event!
40 Days for Life Lenten campaign is February 17 - March 28, 2021. Come protect mothers and children by praying and fasting for an end to abortion! Sign up for an hour or more: https://40daysforlife.com/phoenix. Informational handouts are on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Parish contact: Alan Aversa ([email protected] or 520-261-2584).
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 on February 21st 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.
2021 Retreat Schedule – Space available for all retreats
February 10 – 13 Women’s Marian
March 3 - 6 Matrimony Retreat
March 15- 20 Men’s Ignatian
May 5 - 8 Men’s Marian
May 24 - 29 Women’s Ignatian
