On Wednesday evening, November 3, the principal of Sunstone Montessori School, Mrs. Cathy Newman, will offer a tour at 5:30 pm for any parishioners and their families who would like to see and learn more about the school. Refreshments will also be provided. For more information about Sunstone Montessori, click on the title above.
Vianney, the inspiring live production performed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday, November 5, at 7:00pm. The event is coordinated by Christ the King Parish. Experience the gripping story of Saint John Vianney, the humble priest who battled the devil to save souls. Filled with all of the elements of professional theater, the production runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 9 and up. Admission will be a free-will offering. For additional information, contact Christ the King Parish at (503) 659-1475 or office@ctk.cc. You can watch the trailer at www.VianneyDrama.com.
Every year, each of the Portland-area Catholic high schools host an Open House for prospective families. These events are wonderful opportunities for families to connect with our schools and learn about the unique opportunities we each provide for our students. If you have a child interested in attending a Catholic high school, then please consider coming to one of these Open Houses. We each rotate event dates so that families have an opportunity to visit multiple schools between October 3 and November 7. Due to COVID restrictions, the events may look a little different this year and families should check our school websites for detailed information. Click on the title above to view a flyer of important dates.
Msgr. Donald Buxman, who served as Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese in the 1980s, recently donated $50,000 to the Seminarian Appeal. He has a challenge for each and every one of us to support the formation and education of the next generation of priests in western Oregon. Each dollar that you give will be matched by Msgr. Don's gift up to $50K. Are you up for the challenge? Click on the title above to make a donation today.
The Portland Council of St. Vincent de Paul has a car donation program. If you have a vehicle that you would like to donate, call Katie Hill at the Council (503- 595-2286). Katie will take your information and arrange with Speed Towing to pick up the vehicle. A tax donation receipt will be given to you. The money received by the Council will be used to provide emergency financial assistance for clients or to purchase food for the Council’s Mobile Kitchen. When you speak with Katie please let her know that you learned about this program through Our Lady of Sorrows and the OLS SVdP Conference will receive 25% of the funds.
If you have switched to online giving, but are still receiving donation envelopes in the mail, please let us know in the Parish Office so we can discontinue your envelopes. Sending out unnecessary donation envelopes costs our parish, and any opportunity to save money is greatly appreciated.