Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

The funeral Mass for Mrs. Nancy Franz will be Saturday, November 27, at 10:00 am, with the Rosary prayed at 9:30 am.  Please pray for the repose of the soul of this faithful parishioner and volunteer, and for peace and consolation for the Franz Family as they grieve.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.  May she rest in peace.  Amen.

As many of you know, the Archdiocese is participating in a worldwide Synod, called for by Pope Francis.  The theme for the Synod is: Communion, Participation, and Mission.  By joining together in prayer and unity, listening to one another, and discerning the will of the Holy Spirit for the Church in our times, the people of God in western Oregon will be able to accomplish our primary mission of evangelization.

Click here to visit the Vatican's prayer website, and pray intensely for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during the synodal process.

During the month of November, the "Book of the Living" is displayed in the church with the names of all the faithful departed to be prayed for at Mass.  Click here to download a blank page.  Then fill in the names of your deceased friends and loved ones, bring the page to Mass with you, and place it in the book.

Confessions
Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesdays and Thursdays in the church from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - call the Parish Office to get the code for the church's side door

Anointing of the Sick
On the First Friday of each month at the 12 pm Mass

Taize Prayer for Inner Peace
On the First Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the church
     Click here to learn more about Taize Prayer.

Click here for excerpts from the Liturgy of the Hours for November 24, the Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions.

• Thursday, November 25: Thanksgiving Day, Mass at 9 am
• Saturday and Sunday, November 27 and 28: First Sunday of Advent, Bishop Peter Smith will preside at all Masses and offer us an Advent Retreat
• During Advent, a daily Mass will be added on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 8: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Masses at 12 pm and 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, December 14: Advent Reconciliation Service at 6 pm
• Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve Masses at 5 pm and 8 pm
• Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day Masses at 8:30 am, 11 am, and 5 pm

• Sunday, December 26: Feast of the Holy Family, Masses at 8:30 am and 11 am
• Tuesday, December 28: Feast of the Holy Innocents, Mass at 12 pm
• Friday, December 31: Mass at 12 pm (Friday of the Octave of Christmas) and 5:30 pm (Vigil of Mary, Mother of God)
• Saturday and Sunday, January 1 and 2: The Epiphany of the Lord - regular weekend Mass schedule
• Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9: Baptism of the Lord (end of the Christmas Season) - regular weekend Mass Schedule

Please continue to financially support our parish; we can't build the kingdom of God without you. 

You can always place your donation envelope in the collection basket at Mass, or you can mail it to us, or place it in the mail slot of the Parish Office.  You can also give online with WeShare (click here), or call the office and use your credit or debit card over the phone.  May God bless you for your generosity.

Click on the image above to learn how you can access our parish's FORMED account to learn more about your Catholic faith.

This Week on FORMED: 

This week, we celebrate the feast of St. Cecilia. Set against the backdrop of the great sacrifice of her martyrdom, Ode to Saint Cecilia is a celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God through profound beauty.

The holy and hidden figure of St. Joseph comes to light in a captivating presentation by Dr. Mark Miravalle. Listen as Dr. Miravalle delves into the fascinating and hidden life of the man whom God chose to "substitute" for Himself when the Word became flesh to dwell among us.

The Augustine Institute also has a new FREE resource for prayer called the "Amen" app.  Click here to learn more about it.

If you need help during this difficult time with either food, rent, or paying your utilities, call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul today.

St. Vincent de Paul Emergency Services Center: (503) 235-8431
#1 Food or #2 Rent/Utilities
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon, and 1 pm to 3:30 pm
(Multnomah and Clackamas County)

Lay ministers (Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and altar servers) are once again being scheduled to serve at Mass, and the ministry schedule is available in the Sacristy in the church, in the bulletin, and on this website.

Click here to view the current ministry schedule.