Feast of Christ the King
All Saints Day, Wednesday, 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, Thursday, November 2nd Mass times will be 5:45 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM (no distribution of communion), 8:30 AM (sung Mass) and 6:30 PM. Confession at 6:00 PM. No Benediction.
Holy Name Society meeting Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Fr. Pons 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, November 3rd begins after 8:30 AM Mass and ends with Rosary and Benediction at 5:45 PM. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. Please be sure all time slots are filled to give correct veneration to Our Lord. “Can you not watch one hour with Me?” First Friday Mass follows Benediction at 6:30 PM.
The Simeon and Anna Sodality (Nunc Dimittis, 50 +) will meet Saturday, November 4th after the 8:30 AM Mass. We will meet in the Retreat Chapel to pray the Seven Sorrows devotions and prayers for the book intentions, followed by our meeting and refreshments in Boyle Hall.
All Saints Party: Please join us for the Annual All Saints Day Party on Saturday, November 4th. The costume contest will begin at 3:15 PM in Boyle Hall. The party will take place on the field from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with Saint themed carnival games, food, and fun! Donations of candy and small religious prizes for the children can be placed in the bins in Boyle Hall. Please sign up to bring food items: http://bit.ly/ASDON23 and to volunteer with set-up, games, and other tasks on the day of the party: http://bit.ly/ASVOL23 . Text Jessica at 503-384-8516 or email [email protected] with questions.
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.
2023 OLS Bags Tournament: Please join the men of Our Lady of Sorrows, ages 12 and up, for a Bags (Cornhole) Tournament sponsored by the Holy Name Society, on Saturday, November 11th at 9:30 AM on the field. This is an all-day men's event including food, drinks, cigars, a cornhole tournament, and much more. We will honor all veterans during the event, and all veterans and first responders play for free. Pre-registration materials and more event info can be found in the vestibule on the HNS Bulletin Board. For any questions, please email [email protected].
The Christmas Giving Tree will be on display during the Christmas Boutique this year on November 26th and December 3rd. The ornaments on this tree will list specific items needed by one of our parishioners, particularly at Christmas. If you or someone you know could benefit from the Christmas Giving Tree, contact Fr. Pons or Monique at the church office (602-268-7673 x1). Requests will remain confidential.
