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Our parish is blessed that a group of secular (lay) Carmelites meets monthly at Our Lady of Sorrows. We wish them a most happy and blessed Feast Day!

During weekend liturgies, it is our custom (as in most parishes) to have two members of the assembly present the gifts of bread and wine at the preparation of the gifts. We encourage parishioners to take part in this “offertory procession.” For more information, click the article title.

We would like to augment the ranks of our servers with interested adults, especially for our Saturday 4 pm Mass. Any adult willing to serve is asked to contact Msgr. Gervasio (TGervasio@ols-sa.org) for a brief “training” for this ministry.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 14.

The 2020 Mass Intention Books for both of our churches will open on Monday, July 1. On that day, we will be taking your 2020 Mass intentions from 10:00 a.m. to noon and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the church hall at the OLS campus. For details, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 7.

Join us in celebrating the Holy Mass, at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

n a word? Yes! Our clothing choices reflect the importance we place on an event. Yet Americans have a penchant for comfort that translates into casual clothing, and more and more people are opting to attend Mass in attire more appropriate for a workout at the gym or a visit to the beach. While it is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of September 30.

In order to allow for parish participation in both Loaves and Fishes (on June 29) and Kelli Pierfy's Memorial Mass, the Memorial Mass has been scheduled for July 13. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of June 23.

Click the article title to find out where you can find information on the seven sacraments, including information on choosing sponsors and godparents, and baptism requirements and preparation classes.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of June 16.

The flowers in the sanctuary at Our Lady of Sorrows this week are in loving memory of Joseph & Antoinette Csogi at the request of the Csogi – Larkin Family.

If you haven't already done so, please submit, prior to June 30, all requests for your group’s use of facilities at Our Lady of Sorrows and/or St. Anthony campus from July 2019 through June 2020. Click the article title for more information.

Due to the July 4 holiday, items for both the June 30 and July 7 issues are due by June 19.

Click the article title to find a gentle reminder from Msgr. Gervasio about how we dress for church. Everyone is welcome, to be sure, but appropriate attire shows respect for the importance of the Mass, provides respect for those who worship with us, and preserves the modesty that we are called to practice.

Of course, you knew that the Mass and Confession times are on the website (available from a button on the Home page, or by navigating to Worship& Liturgy > Mass & Confession Times). But did you know you’ll also find Sunday’s homily there (as well as an archive of homilies back to June of 2016)? And there's more...click the article title to find out!

It is which great sadness that we learned of the death of Kelli Pierfy, the beloved daughter of Deacon Jeffery and Jean Pierfy. Kelli was called by the Lord on the Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady, May 31. May the Lord sustain and comfort the Pierfy family and welcome Kelli into the joys of heaven. For information on where to send condolences, click the article title.

Plan to join us at St. Anthony Church on Sunday, June 23rd, when our parish honors the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament, at the 9:30 AM Mass!