Liturgical schedule, confession times, parish events, and announcements for the week. Click "read more" to view it online, or download a PDF copy below.
The Feast of Christ the King
Announcements
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas Ruley, who died on October 18, 2024. The funeral will be Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00 AM here at Our Lady of Sorrows.
Vespers, Monday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in honor of Sts. Simon and Jude, patrons of the Diocese of Phoenix.
All Saints Day, Friday, November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times: 5:45 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM (sung Mass) and 6:30 PM. There will also be Vespers at 6:00 PM.
All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd Mass times are 5:45 AM and three Masses celebrated one after another on the main altar at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM. The 8:30 AM Mass will be a sung Mass, and there will be no distribution of communion at the 8:00 AM Mass. There will also be Vespers at 6:00 PM, followed by Mass at 6:30 PM.
All Souls Envelopes are in the vestibule to submit names of the faithful departed to be remembered at daily Mass throughout November. Please include an offering. Envelopes can be placed in the collection basket or turned in to the parish office by October 31, 2024.
All Saints Celebration: Please join us for the Annual All Saints Party on Sunday, November 3rd. Children are invited to dress as their favorite Saint, with judging beginning at 3:00 PM in Boyle Hall. We will have Saint themed carnival games, food, and fun on St. John Bosco field from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Please sign up to bring fall themed food items: https://bit.ly/OLSASD24, and to volunteer with set-up, games and other tasks on the day of the party: https://bit.ly/OLSASV24. Donations of candy and small religious prizes for the children can be placed in the bins in Boyle Hall.
Floriani, a men’s vocal ensemble,will perform a sacred music concert at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Thursday, November 7th at 7:30 PM, following Benediction. All parishioners are invited to experience traditional sacred music performed in our church.
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls
From November 1st - 8th visit a cemetery and pray for the poor souls.
On November 2nd visit a cemetery or 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 *
4. Communion *
5. Prayers for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
6. Indulgenced act
* For Confession and Communion, the Church allows 20 days before or after the indulgenced act; however, traditionally we recommend 8 days before or after for Confession and 1 day before or 8 days after for Communion.
The Second Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Logan Ferrera and Miss Erica Amodeo, both of Gilbert, AZ, who plan to be married on November 8, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
2024 OLOS Bags Tournament: Men ages 16+ are invited to a Bags Tournament sponsored by the Holy Name Society on Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 AM. This is an all-day men's event including food, drinks, cigars, a cornhole tournament, and much more. All veterans, active military, and first responders play for free. Pre-registration for a two-man team is $100/team. Registration the day of the event for a two-man team is $130/team. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Pre-register for the event at: https://share.scoreholio.com/8TZJy2PPSKb.
