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This document is a letter from a pastor to his congregation. It provides updates on recent and upcoming events and projects at Our Lady of Sorrows parish. It discusses an Eagle Scout project that renovated parts of the school, the start of construction on a new columbarium for storing ashes of deceased parishioners, and masses and activities scheduled in the upcoming weeks. It encourages prayers for deceased loved ones and those in need of spiritual support.
This document is a letter from a pastor to his congregation. It provides updates on recent and upcoming events and projects at Our Lady of Sorrows parish. It discusses an Eagle Scout project that renovated parts of the school, the start of construction on a new columbarium for storing ashes of deceased parishioners, and masses and activities scheduled in the upcoming weeks. It encourages prayers for deceased loved ones and those in need of spiritual support.
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This document is a letter from a pastor to his congregation. It provides updates on recent and upcoming events and projects at Our Lady of Sorrows parish. It discusses an Eagle Scout project that renovated parts of the school, the start of construction on a new columbarium for storing ashes of deceased parishioners, and masses and activities scheduled in the upcoming weeks. It encourages prayers for deceased loved ones and those in need of spiritual support.
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From the Pastor’s Desk As we soon approach November, the month
of the saints and souls in purgatory, I have
asked the office for a list of names whose My Dear People: funerals we have had in the last two years. When I have my list, I will pray for those who This past summer, I watched Philip Zicarelli need prayers and I will pray to those in work on his Eagle Scout project which was heaven to intercede for me with God. One the “make over” of the lobby of the gym. It way or another we should not forget our wasn’t until this past week that Mrs. Dorn, loved ones. For as the ritual says: principal of the school, pointed out to me that: “The Bonds of affection that 1.) He collected $2000 from friends for the knit us as one throughout material for the project. 2.) He painted the our lives, do not unravel restrooms. 3.) He painted the inner with death”. equipment rooms and added new shelving. 4.) He bought a new trophy cabinet and hung This is our doctrine of the communion of it high on the wall. He painted the whole saints. There is still that connection between lobby and removed the proverbial “clutter.” ourselves and our loved ones. It does not The lobby is the perfect “make over” job. unravel with death. Again, many thanks to Philip for choosing OLS for his Eagle Scout project. Again, thank you for your generosity to OLS parish and to Catholic Charities. May your Construction will start soon on the concern for our parish reach out to our Youth columbarium. The Bishop is signing the and may you help me pray for the successful contracts since all diocesan property is in the searching for a new Minister of the Youth. bishop’s name. He was waiting for our obtaining the performance bond. We have With prayers and blessings, just obtained it. Father Muller
With the 15th of October, the first period of a
sale price on a niche is over. Now for the next two years the price will be $2300.00. Then the price goes to $2500.00.
I am happy to announce that the goal of 100
niches to be sold before we start construction MASS INTENTIONS is exceeded by 17. So with 117 niches being Monday, Oct. 20 Donors to the OLS School sold, construction will begin shortly. Again, I Foundation would like to thank Ed McDevitt, Doug Ross Special. Int. of Jimmy Sams Tuesday, Oct. 21 Special Int. of Rebekah Wright and Ann Bruno for their continual work on the Patrick Robinson committee. Wednesday, Oct. 22 Frances Scalise Special Int. of Caroline Sazera When construction starts on the Thursday, Oct. 23 John Mee columbarium, the green grass will be invaded Special Int. of Josephine Cusimano Friday, Oct. 24 Tim Hargrove in front of the rectory. However, when we Charles Woods see the beautiful garden and the place for Saturday, Oct. 25 Special Intention the remains of OLS parishioners we will Holy Souls in Purgatory realize that the beautiful garden will enhance Sunday, Oct. 26 People of the Parish the property and give it a beauty all its own. June Hargrove Most importantly, it will help us remember our deceased relatives and friends. Sunday Morning Religious High School BAPTISM CLASS will be held on Tuesday, Education at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life October 21st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Please Center call the church office at 871-8121 to register. SINGLES _______________________________________ Our Singles Ministry is splitting into two groups: Ages 19-36 THE PRIESTS WILL BE ON RETREAT Ages 37-100 starting on Tuesday, October 28th, through For more information call Grace Troncalli at 323- Thursday, October 30th. We will have Mass on 3000. Monday and Friday and Communion Services on the other days. OLS SODALITY FALL LUNCHEON, Friday, November 7th . Mark your calendar to join us at Adult Education Sunday Faith Forum the Family Life Center. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Series on St. Paul’s Epistle: Guest Speaker: Phyllis Hoffman, Editor, Southern . Lady Magazine. Everyone is welcome, invite a • October 19th –St. Paul’s teaching on friend and come "Jazz It Up" with great food, entertainment, teacup auction, and door prizes. Confirmation. Tickets are $20.00 and are on sale now. Contact • October 26th –St. Paul’s teaching on the Wendy Green 492-7058. Holy Eucharist. • November 2nd –St. Paul’s teaching on Holy Orders. The Royal Standard in downtown Homewood will • November 9th –St. Paul’s teaching on host an “OLS NIGHT” on Tuesday, October 28th, Marriage. Presenters are Michael from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come shop for furnishings Dubruiel and his wife Amy Welborn. All and gift items, including Christmas items. Ten one-hour sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. in percent of all sales will be donated to our school. the Parish Hall. Please bring a copy of Fr. There will be a raffle, door prizes and Mitch Pacwa’s study guide to the session. refreshments will be provided by the store. Invite Free copies are available at each session your friends and neighbors and come show your or in the church office. appreciation to this business for their generosity to our school.
Daytime Ultreya now meets on Friday as part of
the Birmingham Diocesan Cursillo Movement, a daytime Ultreya has been formed for Cursillistas JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets the first and who find this time more convenient. This Ultreya third Sundays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the FLC. is an alternative to the night Ultreya held on the Join us for pizza, fellowship and fun. fourth Tuesday of the month at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; however, Cursillistas are The Jr. High Youth Group will have a welcome to attend either or both. Costume Party Dance on Saturday, Oct. 25th, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and a The daytime Ultreya now meets the fourth Friday nonperishable food item. All 6-8th graders are of each month. This month it will be on Friday. invited. We will NOT have a meeting on Oct. October 24, 2008, at Saint Peter the Apostle 19th. See you at the dance! Church, Room 203, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The regular agenda will be followed with group HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP meets on sharing and a witness talk given by Lil Bruzzese Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the who will explain the history of Cursillo in our Family Life Center. Father Booth teaches a 30- diocese. For additional information, please minute class. Food provided. contact Susan Ragsdale at (205) 668-7419. God has called you by your name. You are a child of God. Are you aware of your strength in god? (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6) For those who serve in civil and religious leadership, may they act and speak with integrity, we pray to the Lord. This ad is sponsored by the Serra Club. CHAPEL OF OUR SAVIOR The Chapel needs permanent Committed MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Adorers for: Come and learn how to bring God into your Monday at Midnight - 1:00 AM (To Share marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Hour) Encounter Weekend is October 24-26 in Monday at 9:00 PM (To Share Hour) Huntsville, AL. Early registration is highly Thursday at 10:00 AM recommended. For more information visit our Our goal is to have at least 2 people on each website at: wwmealabama.org or call (800) 540- hour. Please call Ida Wilker at 933-2281 or Mary WWME or (256) 430-0982. Claire Brouillette at 871-2909. "United with the angels and saints of the heavenly Church, let us adore the most Holy Bring your friends to relive the 70s at “Rock n Sacrament of the Eucharist. Prostrate, we Roll Down the Debt” on Saturday, November 1st, adore this great mystery that contains God’s at 6:00 p.m. (following the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass) new and definitive covenant with humankind at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church, Hwy in Christ," - Pope John Paul II 11, Trussville. This adult fundraiser will feature live music by Daze Gone Bye, appetizer buffet, dance and costume contest, and groovy FLU AND PHEUMONIA IMMUNIZATION auctions. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the SHOTS for adults will be given on Tuesday, door. All proceeds benefit the Holy Infant of October 21st, from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the OLS Prague Building Fund. For more information call Learning Center. The flu shot will cost $29 and 482-4466 the Pneumonia shot will be $45. Cash, check or Medicare. Call the OLS Learning Center for a The Cedars Club invites you this Sunday, reservation 380-2646. October 19th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to a Sunday Lebanese Lunch. Cost is $10.
FALL CARNIVAL at St. Aloysius Church on
Sunday, November 2nd, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. OLS ART SHOW There will be food, games and activities for the It’s time to mark your calendars for our annual art kids. show. The show is free and will be held on Sunday, November 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many talented parishioners will display and John Carroll Catholic High School will host an sell their artwork. This year we will have a special “Open House” for prospective students and their area to display children’s art work. Please call families from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Fran Robertson at 870-8857 to reserve a space October 26th. The “Open House” will serve as an this year. opportunity to meet John Carroll Catholic High School administration, faculty, and staff. There will be a presentation in the auditorium at 2:30 Attention Seniors: St. Francis Xavier Parish pm. For more information, please contact will hold its monthly activity for Catholic Senior Stephanie Wisdom, Assistant Director of Adults of the Birmingham area on Thursday, Admissions at (205) 940-2400, extension 255 or October 23rd. The day will begin with a Mass of John DeRulle, Director of Admissions at (205) Anointing in the main church at 11:00 a.m. 940-2400, extension 227. We look forward to followed by a luncheon and bingo and concluding seeing you at “Open House” on October 26th at at 2:00 p.m. Please join us and share fellowship. John Carroll Catholic High School. Please call for reservation no later than noon on Wednesday, October 22nd. You may call the parish office at 871-1153. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS October Bridge Winners 1st Place-Margaret Kime 2nd Place-Jack Walden 3rd Place-Mike Millican Special prize-Fran McDougal