Feast of Christ the King
In honor of Christ the King today we will have only one Mass at 9:00am with the procession starting at 10:30am, Benediction at outdoor Altar and returning to Our Lady of Sorrows. Confessions from 7:00-8:50am (2 priests). No confessions during Mass. The Holy Name Society will have a table with complimentary light refreshments and donuts available for all directly after the Feast of Christ the King Mass.
The Third Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Adam Michael Maez of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Sts. Peter and Paul, Albuquerque, NM and Miss Joanna Bayolo of Tempe, AZ, formerly of St. Philomena’s, Miami, FL, who plan to be married on November 23, 2019. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
All Souls envelopes are in the vestibule to submit names of the faithful departed to be remembered at daily Mass through November. Please include an offering; envelopes can be placed in the collection basket or turned in to the office by October 31, 2019.
Feast of All Saints, Holy Day of Obligation, Friday, November 1. Masses at 5:45am, 7:30am High Mass, and 6:30pm.
All Day Adoration on Friday, November 1, begins after 7:30am Mass and ends with Rosary and Benediction at 5:45pm. 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. Please note time for Rosary and Benediction, now 5:45pm.
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls
From November 1-8: visit a cemetery and pray for the poor souls.
On November 2: visit a church or an oratory. Recite one Our Father and one Creed.
A partial indulgence can be obtained any time by visiting a cemetery and praying for the poor souls. The following prayer is especially recommended: Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Requiescant in pace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen
Six general rules for obtaining a plenary indulgence:
1. State of grace.
2. Complete detachment from sin, even venial sin.
3. Confession (8 days before or after the indulgenced act).
4. Communion (8 days before or after the indulgenced act).
5. Prayers for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
6. Indulgenced act: a special good work with special conditions of place and time.
All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2, public Masses will be celebrated one after another on the main altar, at 7, 7:30 and 8am. The eight o'clock Mass will be a sung Mass, and there will be no distribution of communion at the 7:30.
Nunc Dimittis group meeting on Saturday, November 2. Prayers for book intentions said in church after Mass and Seven Sorrows devotion. Meeting in Boyle Hall after prayers.
All Saint’s Day party will be held on Saturday, November 2 starting at 3pm.
Young Adults Group meeting Sunday, November 3 at 12:30pm in front of Boyle Hall, departing shortly after to hike South Mountain.
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Christmas boutique and display a Christmas Giving tree on December 1 and 8. The proceeds benefit families/parishioners in need. We are asking for donations of Christmas crafts, gifts and baked goods to sell. All donations can be turned in at the Church office. If you know someone who could benefit from the Christmas Giving tree contact Rochelle at the church office 602-268-7673. Requests will remain confidential.
The Academy will be holding its tenth annual Jog-a-Thon on Wednesday, November 27. Please consider sponsoring one of our Priests or Brothers. Information and forms can be found in the vestibule. Donate online at: https://jogathon.olosa.org. Thank you for supporting our parish school!
Homemade burritos, desserts and beverages will be for sale after both masses on Sunday, November 3. (Cash only please). Be sure to bring your appetite! To benefit the Academy Teachers Jog-A-Thon efforts.
Regularly Scheduled Events:
Catholic Doctrine: Apologetics class in Boyle Hall Sunday at 9am
The Seven Sorrows Rosary (traditional form) each Sunday at 8:45am
Our Lady of Sorrows Devotion: Saturday after Mass
Thursday Benediction: Cancelled
Blessing of Religious Articles: 2nd Sunday of each month, after Mass
Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary to end abortion: 12th of mo. at 6pm
Eucharistic Crusade: Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:45pm
Trail Life Troop AZ-1571: Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm
SECOND COLLECTION FOR BUILDING FUND: NOVEMBER 10, 2019
MORTGAGE PAYMENT AMOUNT $11,051 CURRENT CHURCH DEBT: $1,733,956
