Last week’s scriptures instructed us to listen attentively to the Lord, so that we might pray carefully. Our listening and our prayer are intimately connected. In the same way, this week we learn that our values and our living are connected as well. It has become quite common to ask, ―Do you own your possessions or do they own you?‖ Like the familiar maxims from today’s readings, we might be tempted to quote this saying flippantly, and think that in the quoting of it we have truly considered it, perhaps lived it. Not true, Qoheleth, Paul, and Jesus tell us today. It is not wrong to treasure or cherish things of earth or of our own humanity; it is only wrong when those things we cherish are not of God, are not of the self-giving Christ. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co

This Week at Our Lady of Sorrows  

Sunday, August 1st
Rosary, 7:35 am
Mass - 8 am
Mass – 10:30 am
Reception for Jerry Allard & Sr. Carol after 10:30 Mass cafeteria
Spanish Mass- 5 pm

Mon, August 2nd
Mass - 8:00 am

Tuesday, August 3rd
Mass- 8:00 am

Wed. August 4th
Legion of Mary, 4:30 pm LH
Mass- 6:30 pm

Thurs., August 5th
Mass – 8:00 am,
STVDP Meeting 7 pm KH

Friday, August 6th
Mass - 8:00 am
Adoration 9 am
Benediction 12 noon

Saturday, August 7th
School Reg. 9-1 cafeteria
Altar Guild Meeting 9 am KH
Confessions, 3:00 – 3:30
Mass – 4:00 pm
Hispanic Coro Practicing 7 pm Church

Sunday, August 9th
Rosary, 7:35 am
Mass - 8 am
Mass – 10:30 am
Spanish Mass- 5 pm 

A Plea from the Pastor – Summer vacation time has arrived and many of us will be traveling and away from the parish on weekends. Please remember to maintain your offerings and tithes to OLS even when you have to miss Mass. It is wonderful to put a gift in the offering at the churches you visit while fulfilling your Sunday obligation when on vacation. That is called charity. Remembering that your parish’s expenses continue even when you are away and being faithful to you weekly/monthly offering is called good stewardship. Did you know that the church’s portion of the monthly utility bill is nearly $2,500 (and sometimes more!)? That’s almost an entire week’s collection, and we have to turn the lights and air-conditioning on whether you are here or on vacation. The best practice is to ―pay it forward‖ and make your contributions to the offering before you leave for vacation, avoiding the possibility that you might over-spend while and not have anything left to give when you return. May God bless you all in this season of recreation and may He keep you safe in all your travels and activities this summer.

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Fundraisers

20th Anniversary of Eaglefest coming October 09th ~ Click here for details

Click here for ways you can help support our school.

Catfish and Trivia – OLS is having a Catfish and Trivia Night to benefit our parish school by raising start-up funds for the annual Eaglefest. The dinner will be served immediately following the 4:00p.m. Mass with Trivia beginning at 6:30. Watch the bulletin for more details in coming weeks.

New Parishioners - Wedding Congratulations - Baby Announcements
 

• School Principal – In conversations with the Dr. Mary McDonald and the staff of the Catholic Schools Office, we have decided after interviewing candidates and offering the position to one person, who declined the offer and accepted a position in another state, to postpone our search for a new principal temporarily. Fr. Timby will serve as ―Headmaster‖ of the parish school and Deacon Henry Littleton will serve as the day-to-day administrator until a new principal is in place.
• New School Secretary – Please welcome Diana Marquez to the parish staff as the new secretary in our parish school. The position is not an easy one to learn so please be patient with her.
• Changing OLS Faculty – We welcome two new teachers to our OLS faculty. Ms. Katie Rivard and Mr. Tim Mulvey join us from the A.C.E. program at Notre Dame University. Ms. Rivard is a graduate of Notre Dame while Mr. Mulvey is a graduate of Boston College. This will be there second year teaching and will join our Middle School faculty sharing the responsibilities for social studies, language arts and religion. They will also assume the role of soccer coaches and will work together to start a Spanish Club to explore both Spanish culture in Spain and Hispanic culture in the Americas. We wish the best for all our teachers and pray that God may protect them and give them joy in their comings and their goings every day.
• School Registration Packets – Due to a breakdown in the parish copy machines, we were unable to mail the packets of information regarding school registration this past week. Packets, including tuition rates, supply lists and uniform policy, will be mailed to each individual family this week. All families are required to meet with Fr. Timby and Deacon Henry between 15 and July 31 to complete other important paperwork regarding registration. If a family submitted a PSAS form that was incomplete the tuition quoted is at the full applicable rate and it will be adjusted once all the paperwork has been received by PSAS. It is the family’s responsibility to contact PSAS with any questions it has regarding incomplete applications.

  School Registration Days – OLS School will have registration for new students on three Saturdays this summer. The parents of new students may register their children from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 17, July 31 and August 7. We will also have registration on Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. If you know of someone who is looking for a quality education for their children please suggest that they come talk to us. Interested families may also call for an individual appointment to be scheduled with Fr. Timby or one of the staff members by calling 358-7431.

  OLS Soccer – OLS is looking for boys and girls interested in playing soccer in the fall. Teams will be organized for Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6, and Grades 7 & 8. Teams will be co-ed and participate in the Parochial Athletic Association operated by the Diocese of Memphis. Practice will begin in early August and a schedule of eight games will be played in September and October. Teams are open to any child who is a registered member of OLS and is enrolled in our Parish School or PRE program. It is also open to students from other parishes enrolled in our parish school or whose own parishes do not offer soccer as a team sport. If you have any interest in playing on a team please watch the bulletin for more information in the coming weeks.

  Soccer Registration – OLS will be offering co-ed soccer teams for our child this fall. Players must be students at OLS Parish School of registered and active in the Parish Religious Education program. Teams will be formed according to grade levels. Students must also maintain satisfactory levels in their schoolwork. All players who practice will play in games. Head coaches will be Tim Mulvey and Katie Rivard. We need parents to serve as assistant coaches and to help with transportation. The registration fee is $50.00 per player and covers the uniform rental, equipment, PAA membership and referee fees. Registration forms are in the vestibule of the church.

  Soccer Registration – The deadline to register children for the soccer league is Monday, July 26.

  OLS School Enrollment Progress – As of Friday, June 25, we have 90 students pre-registered for our parish school. This is 31 more than we had pre-registered in the first week of June last year. Twenty-five of these students will be new to OLS. We are losing some students because their families have decided to relocate after the recent flooding or because of job transfers. We have something special here at OLS, so spread the good news among your neighbors, co-workers and friends.

  Our Lady of Sorrows School is accepting registration for grades PK-4 through 8. OLS is a SACS accredited school and part of the Catholic school community of the Diocese of Memphis. The school offers unique learning communities that benefit students at all levels of comprehension. Tuition assistance is available. OLS is Spanish-friendly and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or national origin. Call Fr. Bryan Timby between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 358-7431 to schedule an appointment at a time convenient to you. Registration is scheduled on July 17, July 31 and August 7 (all Saturdays) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Spaces are limited so don’t delay!

  Remember to save your ―Box Top for Education‖ Labels. Each label submitted to OLS earns 10 cents. *We need Campbell Soup Labels!!
   
• Dog Days of Summer Trivia - Catfish and Trivia – OLS is having a Catfish and Trivia Night to benefit our parish school by raising start-up funds for the annual Eaglefest. The dinner will be served immediately following the 4:00p.m. Mass, August 28th with Trivia beginning at 6:30. Watch the bulletin for more details in coming weeks.
   
• 20th ANNUAL EAGLEFEST – Plans are underway! Brush the dust off of your old pictures, ideas and suggestions. If you haven’t been involved this is a great opportunity. Can’t make the meetings please send your thoughts, suggestions and or ideas to lindarodonnell@bellsouth.net. The only bad thought, suggestion or idea is the one that is left unspoken. It's not to late to get involved, our next meeting will be in June. Thanks!
  
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• Happy Birthday - Please join us this Sunday, August 1st, in the cafeteria following the 10:30 Mass as we celebrate the 75th birthday of the "twins": Sister Carol Clasgens and Jerry Allard, born 10 minutes apart but over a thousand miles from one another. Our daughter Leslie was also born on the 28th, 30 years later so she'll be here to celebrate also. No gifts for Jerry and Leslie, please.

• R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – Do you know somebody that has an interest in learning about the Catholic Faith or in becoming Catholic. The classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A) will begin mid-September. Please contact the Parish Office (353-1530) or Gerry Taulman (278-7517) for more information. The classes are on Wednesdays evenings after the 6:30 p.m. Mass and they are for those baptized in another Christian religion, those who have not been baptized, and those Catholics who have not been practicing their Faith for many years and want to return to the Family Table.

• Bible Study 2010 – OLS will offer a study of the Book of Genesis in 2010-2011. This is a 28-week course. The fee is $50.00 and must be paid before materials are ordered. Study groups will meet on Thursday mornings (Fr. Timby), 9:30 -11:30, and on Sunday evenings (Deacon Henry), 6:30-8:30, beginning in late September or early October. Stop by the parish office to order your materials. (If you cannot afford the full cost of the study materials, see Fr. Timby privately.)

• Catechesis for Catechists – Sr. Cathy Galaskiewicz, O.P., will be offering two classes at Our Lady of Sorrows this summer. These classes are open to all adults for their spiritual enrichment. Catechists needing their hours for 2010-2011 are encouraged to attend. Both classes will be held in Krug Hall from 9:30 - 3:15. There is a charge of $5 for each class. Those attending will need to bring a lunch and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The classes are:

  July 17 - 10 Commandments for the 21st Century

  July 31 - Sacraments: Amazing Grace

• PRE Registration: The back-to-school sales are in the stores now. While children are preparing to return to school to learn the skills that will help them to be productive adults, please remember that it is also time for them to return to PRE to learn more about their faith. The faith formed in these early years will be the rock they will rely on through turbulent times as they mature into adults. All children not currently enrolled in a Catholic school are encouraged to attend PRE classes. Registration will be held in Krug Hall after all Masses the weekend of Aug 14 & 15. If you have any question, please contact Brenda Plessinger at 837-8014.

  PRE Teachers Needed: Religious education is as vital as the ability to read and write. Without the grace received through the Eucharist and the knowledge of God’s love for us and His world, who can withstand the trials of the world? Our program is growing and we are in need of an additional teacher. The teachers in our Parish Religious Education program are dedicated to sharing their faith with the children of our parish. Each one prepares lessons in advance and teaches classes weekly September through May. They are also Virtus certified and have undergone back ground checks to ensure the safety of the children. If you are 18 years or older and feel called to share your faith with these children, please contact Fr. Timby at 353-1530 or Brenda Plessinger at 837-8014.

• Altar Server Training – All First Communicants are encouraged to become Altar Servers at OLS. Training will begin in mid-June. Please watch for notifications in the bulletin and listen for announcements at Mass. Since we are called to serve where there is a need and not only when we want to serve, volunteers must be open to serving at any regularly schedule Sunday and Holy Day liturgies regardless of the Mass they and their families usually attend. Adults wanting to learn how to serve are also welcome to join us and join the ranks of John Witcher and Andy Meadows. Please contact the Parish Office to put your name on the class list.

• Volunteers Needed! – The Dorothy Day House of Hospitality is seeks volunteers to assist in its ministry to homeless families. Everyone has gifts to share. What can you bring to the table? Could you or a group you belong to provide and share a meal once a month with the occupants of the house? Could you set aside one day every quarter to do chores at the house? Getting involved raises the awareness of the plight of the poor and broadens our perspective of what it means to be homeless. Want to fill a void in your life? Call 725-2714 and volunteer.

• Social Action Committee – Fr. Timby seeks parishioners with a social conscience to form a committee that will offer assistance that is beyond the scope of the St. Vincent de Paul Society to the Frayser area. See the bulletin for more information or call the rectory.

• Hispanic Youth Ministry – A group of young adults from a number of different parishes in Memphis are assisting Fr. Timby in building a ministry for young Hispanic adults (ages 18-35).  They are teaming up with young men and women who attend OLS and discussing things such as Bible studies, liturgical involvement, retreat opportunities, and community service.  (In most cultures of the world, the word “youth” refers to young adults because those under the age of 18 are still considered children.)

• Catholic Café Radio – Don’t forget to tune into The Catholic Café radio program each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.  on AM 990.  In West Tennessee the program is broadcast on FM 97.7 each Saturday morning at 10 a.m.  You can also listen to the podcast of any of their programs at www.catholicafe.org.  The Catholic Café is a local program that began less than a year ago and recently went national, serving 35 cities on the Relevant Radio Network. 

• Visit www.memphiscatholic.org for more information on Memphis Catholic High School and the Education That Works Program.  For information in Spanish contact Ted Schreck Director, Work-Study Program 901.276.1221 ext.16 or by email tschreck@memphiscatholic.org.

• Prayer for Fr. Timby
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Mary is honored under this title by members of the Capuchin order, who have founded a number of churches under her patronage in their mission territories.
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Last Updated 08.01.10

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