Third Sunday after Easter
Announcements
Mass Schedule: Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on developments surrounding the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Check our website daily for adjustments or new requirements. Please help us to keep social distancing. Thank you for your patience during these trying times.
Easter Duty Reminder: All baptized Catholics of age are obliged to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once during Easter time, which runs from the First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday.
Mothers of Lu (prayer group for fostering parish vocations): All mothers are asked to recite the ‘Mothers of Lu’ prayer after each Mass today, privately in your pew. Please also offer your communion and rosary for vocations from our parish.
“O God, grant that one of my sons may become a priest! I myself want to live as a good Christian and want to guide my children always to do what is right, so that I may receive the grace, O God, to be allowed to give you a holy Priest! Amen” (Pray one Hail Mary)
Mother’s Day Triduum of Masses: We will offer a triduum of Masses in honor of Mother’s Day, beginning on May 10th and ending on May 12th. Unfortunately, due to a printing error, we do not have cards to give for this intention. However, donation envelopes are available in the vestibule, and may be turned in to the church office, bookstore, or placed in the collection basket by May 8th.
Rosary Crusade: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. District of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has begun a Rosary Crusade for relief from this affliction and for all of the souls who have been affected by it. This Rosary Crusade will run from Sunday, April 26, 2020 until the Feast of the Assumption on August 15, 2020. Tally sheets are available in the vestibule.
Catechism class for First Holy Communion preparation today at 10:00AM. First Holy Communion for children in the parish catechism class has been rescheduled to Sunday, June 14th.
Church Bookstore is open today, Sunday, May 3rd from 8:30AM - 9:30AM and 11:15AM - 12:15PM. We will limit to 10 people at all times.
Meal Train: If you, or anyone you know in the parish, is having a baby and needs a meal schedule coordinated, please contact the church office.
Meals for Priory: Volunteers are needed to prepare Sunday Brunch for the Priory. Show your appreciation to our Priests and Religious by cooking one meal for them. Dates available through September. For details and to sign up, please visit https://takethemameal.com/PDCI7397 Thank you to all who have previously provided a meal!
Academy Kindergarten testing for incoming Kindergarten students will be on May 20th and 27th. Please contact the Academy office at 602-305-7183 to schedule an appointment.
Regularly Scheduled Events
Catholic Doctrine: Sunday in Boyle Hall at 9:00 AM
The Seven Sorrows Rosary (traditional form) each Sunday at 8:35 AM
Our Lady of Sorrows Devotion: Saturday after Mass
Thursday Benediction: 6:30 PM, followed by Compline
Mothers of Lu Prayer for Vocations: 1st Sunday of each month, after Mass
Blessing of Religious Articles: 2nd Sunday of each month, after Mass
Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary to end abortion: 12th of mo. at 6:00 PM
Eucharistic Crusade: Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:45 PM
Trail Life Troop AZ-1571: Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Second Collection for Building Fund: May 10, 2020
Mortgage payment amount $11,051
Current Church Debt: $1,703,815
To make online donations to Our Lady of Sorrows:
paypal.me/OurLadyofSorrowsAZ
