Our Lady Of Sorrows Church

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

From the Pastor’s Desk My Dear People: We have been on retreat this week. Many thanks for your prayers. It was a wonderful retreat in many different ways. As far as from the Pastor’s Desk is concerned there is nothing but unanswered mail on my desk and so this week there is nothing “From the Pastor’s Desk.” With prayers and blessings Fr. Muller

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, November 2

Colette Smith John Wisniewski, Sr. Don Smith Tuesday, November 3 Spec. Int. of Genie Tallon Spec. Int. of Jo Jo Saia Mary Egan Wednesday, November 4 Randolph Le Blanc Mimi Underwood Jim Meehan Thursday, November 5 Special Intention Anita Noto Angelina Stignani Friday, November 6 Donors to the OLS School Foundation Charles James Sam Raine Saturday, November 7 Vincent Cusimano Bill Stephens and the Intention of the Blessed Mother Nancy Daniels Sunday, November 8 People of the Parish Thomas C. Jeffers Bruce Kime

First Friday devotions will be held on Friday, November 6, at 6:00 a.m. First Saturday devotions will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 7:15 a.m.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Are you a person of integrity? Do your words match your deeds? Remember, those who are great are those who serve. How do you serve others? (Matthew 23:1-12). For those who serve the Church through ordained ministry and religious life, may they be humble and sincere of heart.

All high school students are invited to the All Saints Party at youth group Sunday night from 7:00 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come dressed as your favorite saint for fun, games and dinner. Middle school youth group will meet this Monday night in the youth room from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. _______________________________________

A REMINDER FOR ALL OLS SODALITY MEMBERS. Please do not forget to bring a toy to your Guild Meeting in November. Additional information call Dolores Madden at 868-1408 _______________________________________

St. Ann’s Guild will meet on Wednesday, Nov 4, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sodality Room of the Family Life Center. Our guest speaker will be Jude Tombrello,head sacristian at OLS. Please join our regular members for our meeting, lunch, and guest speaker. For lunch reservations please call Martha Masucci at 871-1094. _______________________________________

Our Lady of Peace Guild will meet on Monday, November 2, at 12:00 in the Family Life Center Sodality Room. Please bring a $10.00 toy for a child ages 2-12. Also remember to bring your beans and rice.

Please join us for our Madonna and Child Altar Guild. will meet on Friday, November 13, in the Altar Sodality Room in the Family Life Center. We will begin with the rosary at 9:00 a.m. followed by social time. Please bring a dish or drink to share. A nursery will be available. If you need nursery reservations, please contact Lauren Elliott at 989-1800 or [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, November 12. We hope to see you there.

Children’s Eucharistic Adoration–Please join us for Children’s Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the church. Childlren of all ages are welcome including newborns and infants. This time is a wonderful opportunity to encourage your child’s faith and prayer life while fulfilling Christ’s command to “…Let the little children come to me…” (Mark 10:14) For more information, please call Kim Stephens at 823-8886.

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The Churches of Homewood will celebrate their annual community Thanksgiving worship service at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday evening, November 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Ave Maria Shoppe will be open every Sunday during the months of November and December (with exception of Sunday, December 27) after all the morning Masses until 1:00 p.m. Please come in to see our beautiful Advent wreaths, the nativity scenes, our religious ornaments, and other holiday gifts. We have bibles, rosaries and children’s books that make wonderful family gifts.

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OLS ADULT EDUCATION: Fortify Faith Series – Join us next Sunday, November 8, at 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Our speaker will be Fr. Bede Marcy, Oblate Director, St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. His topic is “The Rule of Benedict: A Guide to Getting Close to Jesus Christ.” _______________________________________

PSR News–Confirmation News 2009/2010The Rite of Welcome for all 8th grade OLS School and OLS PSR students who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will be celebrated during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 8. _______________________________________

Please join us on Tuesday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be Mass, followed by lunch and bingo.

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CHAPEL OF OUR SAVIOR The Chapel needs permanent Committed Adorers for: Monday at 2:00 AM (To Share Hour) Tuesday at 3:00 AM Friday at 3:00 AM Saturday at 3:00 PM (To Share Hour) Our goal is to have at least two people on each hour. These are the hours needed, but do select an hour that best fits your schedule. Please call Ida Wilker at 879-7040 or Mary Claire Brouillette at 871-2909. “The Holy Hour becomes like an oxygen tank to revive the breath of the Holy Spirit in the midst of the foul and fetid atmosphere of the world," Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP You are invited to participate in a Little Rock Scripture Study Informational Workshop: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows, Parish Hall Little Rock Scripture Study, a ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas since 1974, is parish-based, affordable, and designed to be used, coordinated and led by lay people. Staff members from Little Rock will present the workshop, which is being sponsored by the Office of Religious Education in Birmingham. Pre-registration is required by November 2, 2009. For more information contact the Office of Religious Education at 205-838-8312. ____________________________________ Magnificat invites all to the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Elias Church. The speaker will be Kathy Hains of Baton Rouge, La. She will share the reviting story of the loss of her daughter and son-in-law and her forgiveness of the responsible parties. Tickets for the Prayer Breakfast are $10.00 and they may be obtained from our ticket chairwoman, Penny Vaughn, 980 Graham Lane, Mount Olive, Al 35117. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope ____________________________________ Blessed Sacrament Parish Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 8, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The cost of the dinner for adults is $8.00 and $4.00 for children. For more details call 785-9840.

The United for Life Foundation will host Mike Mangione and Vince Scheuerman at John Carroll High School on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. who is a rising star in the Culture of Life movement. The concert is free to the public but seating is limited. To reserve a space, or be a sponsor of the event go to: www.U4life.org. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 205969-0771. Listen to Mike’s music online at www.mikemangione.com ____________________________________

Please come join us this Sunday, November 1, at the OLS 6th Annual Arts & Crafts Show to be held in the Family Life Center Assembly Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Jewerly, Pottery, Artwork and more!!! Free Admission and Refreshments. Shop Early for Christmas.