Worship & Liturgy
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The Liturgy
In the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. the Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1082
The Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.
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News
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October 21Do you have questions about the reception of Holy Communion? Do you need information on how to prepare your home for the reception of the Eucharist at home? Do you just want to know more about the real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? You’ll find this information on the Holy Eucharist page, under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments. In addition, you’ll find pages with guidelines for receiving the Holy Eucharist and receiving the Precious Blood.
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October 14At all Masses during the next two weekends (October 20-21 & 27-28), we shall be recording attendance. These statistics are mandated by the Diocese and are useful for diocesan and parish planning.
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October 14Do you want to know more about God’s mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation (or Penance?) The Reconciliation page under Worship & Liturgy > The Sacraments provides basic information about the sacrament, including Confession times, as well as suggested reading. There is also a page with a story about St. Anthony and the grace of confession, and a page with a helpful examination of conscience for children.
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October 6Save the date for a morning of renewal. All ushers and members of the liturgical and music ministries are invited to join us on November 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows. Click the article title for more information.
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September 8Each week in this Year of Youth, a special prayer is published for youth, which can be found at the top of the Prayer for Youth page, under Worship & Liturgy > Prayers. Please add these prayers to your daily prayers...our youth are counting on you!
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Calendar
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Thursday, October 25, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PMSolemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Thursday from 7:30 AM (after the 7:00 AM Mass) until repositioning at 6:30 PM. Come and visit Jesus...He is waiting for you with love.
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Thursday, October 25, 7:30 PMWe'll be holding a choir practice in the Choir Loft at Our Lady of Sorrows on Thursday evening, October 25, at 7:30 PM. If you'd be interested in joining our choir, please come!
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Sunday, October 28, 11:00 AMOur Children's Liturgy of the Word for grades K-4 is held on most Sundays at the 11:00 Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows. Come join us as we listen to and celebrate God's Word! We process downstairs after the Opening Prayer and return to our families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. All are welcome!
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Thursday, November 1, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PMSolemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Thursday from 7:30 AM (after the 7:00 AM Mass) until repositioning at 6:30 PM. Come and visit Jesus...He is waiting for you with love.
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Sunday, November 4, 11:00 AMOur Children's Liturgy of the Word for grades K-4 is held on most Sundays at the 11:00 Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows. Come join us as we listen to and celebrate God's Word! We process downstairs after the Opening Prayer and return to our families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. All are welcome!
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