Dispensation from Sunday and Holy Day Masses in effect.
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Parish Office: 901.353.1530
Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mass Times:
YOUR place of worship:
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (Englosh)
Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. (English) & 9:45 a.m. (Spanish)
Sunday Afternoon: 12:15p.m. (Spanish)
Confessions: Saturday at 3:00 p.m., seasonal penance services, and anytime by appointment
Daily Masses: Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 9:00 a.m.; Wed. at 6:30 p.m.
Communion Service: Fri. at 9:00 a.m.
Pastor and Staff
Rev. Bryan P. Timby, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Henry P. Littleton, Deacon (on vacation October 10-17)
Carolyn Roberts, Secretary
William (Bill) Welsh, Choir Director
Weekly Newsletter for 20 January 2021 (de 20 de enere de 2021)
My dear brothers and sisters,
This weekend we celebrate the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. Baptism of the Lord. The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus has a role for us to play in the salvations of the world. Jesus said to [Simon and his brother Andrew], “Come with me, and I will teach you to catch men.” At once, they . . . went with him.” (Mark 1: 17-18)
John Henry Newman went to Rome to discern if Jesus was calling him to follow him as a Roman Catholic. One day on the return voyage he prayed, “Lead me, O Lord! … I cannot see the way…. Lead, kindly Light.” The words brough such peace to him that he took a pencil and began to write. When he finished, he had written the lyrics to the famous hymn “Lead, Kindly Light.” Upon his return to England, he entered the Catholic Church and became one of her greatest leaders in the 19th century. He was canonized a saint by Pope Francis on 13 October 2019
Can you perhaps recall a time when, Like Newman, you placed all your trust in Jesus to lead you through a “night” of darkness?
Lead, kindly light …
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Led Thou me on…
I do not ask to see
The distant scene – one step enough for me.
~St. John Henry Newman
The temporary dispensation from Sunday and Holy Day Masses remains in effect for those who do not feel safe attending Mass due to age, illness, or fear on contracting the Covid-19 virus. Those who choose to remain home are obligated to watch a televised Mass of the Sunday liturgy and to reflect on the readings of the day. Also, please remember to send your offering to the church using the enclosed envelope.
P.R.E. classes meet every Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
Serra Club of Memphis Welcomes You: Serra Club of Memphis is an organization of Catholic lay persons of all ages and walks of life sharing the objects and purposes to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life and further Catholicism by encouraging members in fellowship through education to fulfill their Christian vocations to service. The Club sponsors a monthly Holy Hour to pray for vocations. The Hour consists of vespers, the recitation of the Rosary, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. It is held on the second Thursday of each month at St. Louis Church, 7pm. All are welcome. Club Meetings are the fourth Friday of the month after the 11:25am Mass at the Stritch Center, Christian Brothers University.
Holy Rosary Prayer Hour: Please mark your calendar for a Holy Hour on Jan. 23, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary. This is the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and we can use this opportunity to pray for the elimination of abortion.
150th Anniversary and the Year of St Joseph: With the Apostolic Letter Patris corde (With a Father’s Heart), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021.
This week's Mass offerings are for the following intentions: the repose of the soul of Dick Heitzman (Saturday, 4:00 p.m.), the repose of the soul of Carolyn Johnson (Sunday, 8:00 a.m.), the People of God who dwell withing Our Lady of Sorrows Parish (Sunday, 9:45 a.m.), the intentions of Fr. Jim Martell (Sunday, 12:15 p.m.), the repose of the soul of Terrie Wright (Monday, 9:00 a.m.), the intentions of Janet Mack (Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.), the repose of the soul of Dick Heitzman (Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.), the repose of the soul of June Forte (Thursday, 9:00 a.m.), there is a Communion Service on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Prayers for the Sick Parishioners: Bill Ralph, Martha Hensley, Lisa Hudson, Vicci Mueller, Lee Mueller, Vickie Hayslip, Father Jim, Fr. Enrique, and all those unknown to us.
The Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. All high school students are welcome to join us and we explore our faith and Church teachings. Fifteen members, along with chaperones Krissna Vasquez, Susanna Fajardo, and Father Timby, had w wonderful experience discovering God’s revelation of himself in the beauty of creation on their retreat to the Smokey mountains this past weekend. Members are reminded to bring their YouCat books and study guides to the weekly meetings.
This weekend, our second collection is for the OLS Parish Maintenance Fund. Please be as generous as possible in your support of your chosen parish as we show proper stewardship in maintaining our property. Thank you in advance!
Speaking of supporting the ministries of Our Lady of Sorrows, the envelopes for the 2021 calendar year are now available in the back of the church. Please take the boxed set assigned to you or your family. If you cannot find a set with your name on it, please write your name and address on the sheet provided so a set can be prepared for you. It is very important that we all contribute as generously as possible to the work of the church. Our support should be every week, and not just when we come to Mass. Our electric bills, payroll, insurance costs, etc. all continue even when we are not at Mass or traveling on vacations. The Bible teaches that we should contribute 10% of our total pay before deductions (the Bible calls this a “tithe”) to the work of the Church. Maybe you received a Christmas bonus at work and would like to share some of that as a year-end gift to your parish. Please remember this is OUR parish and we all have a responsibility to pay our bills.
New Parishioners:
Ariel Echeverria and Deisy Pulido, 1911 Sierra Street, Memphis, TN 38128 (Tel: 678.675.8402) Children: Ariel (7 years) and Alexis (4 years).
Erika P. Mecinos, 7515 Cloverhaven, Millington, TN 38053 (Tel: 901.605.9061) Children: Helen G0nzalez (11 years)
Finally, this week, we continue collecting the e-mail addresses for every parishioner who has one. This is for all adults, teenagers, and even school-children with one. Please complete the enclosed form and return it to the parish office as soon as possible so we can start sending this newsletter through email to all parishioners in February. You will be helping us reduce the parish expense of printing and mailing several hundred copies each week and to expedite delivery of the newsletter to the entire parish. NEXT WEEK, there will be a form included in the newsletter asking for your name and email address so we can update our files.
ATTENTION: Your e-mail address is for parish/church use only and will not be sold or distributed to any outside business or organization with the exception of the Diocese of Memphis for statistical use.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr. Bryan P. Timby, Pastor
Collection Report:
Sunday, January 17, 2021 (OT2) $23,453.27 Thank you very much!
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20 de enero de 2021
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Este fin de semana celebramos el Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. El Evangelio de Marcos nos dice que Jesús tiene un papel que desempeñar en las salvaciones del mundo. Jesús le dijo a [Simón y su hermano Andrés]: "Venid conmigo, y yo os enseñaré a atrapar a los hombres". A la vez, ellos . . . fue con él. (Marcos 1: 17-18)
John Henry Newman fue a Roma para discernir si Jesús lo estaba llamando a seguirlo como católico romano. Un día en el viaje de regreso oró: "¡Llévame, oh Señor! ... No puedo ver el camino... Plomo, amable Luz." Las palabras le dieron tanta paz que tomó un lápiz y comenzó a escribir. Cuando terminó, había escrito la letra del famoso himno "Lead, Kindly Light". A su regreso a Inglaterra, entró en la Iglesia Católica y se convirtió en uno de sus mayores líderes en el siglo XIX. Fue canonizado santo por el Papa Francisco el 13 de octubre de 2019.
¿Quizás recuerden una época en la que, como Newman, depositaron toda su confianza en Jesús para guiarlo a través de una "noche" de tinieblas?
Plomo, amable luz ...
La noche es oscura, y estoy lejos de casa;
Me llevó en...
No pido ver
La escena distante - un paso suficiente para mí.
~San Juan Enrique Newman
La dispensa temporal de las misas del domingo y del Día Santo sigue vigente para aquellos que no se sienten seguros asistiendo a misa debido a la edad, enfermedad o miedo a contraer el virus Covid-19. Aquellos que decidan quedarse en casa están obligados a ver una misa televisada de la liturgia dominical y a reflexionar sobre las lecturas del día. Además, recuerde enviar su ofrenda a la iglesia usando el sobre adjunto.
Las clases de P.R.E. se reúnen todos los domingos a las 10:45 a.m.
Serra Club of Memphis Le da la bienvenida: Serra Club of Memphis es una organización de laicos católicos de todas las edades y ámbitos de la vida compartiendo los objetos y propósitos para fomentar y promover las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa y el catolicismo al alentar a los miembros en la comunión a través de la educación para cumplir sus vocaciones cristianas al servicio. El Club patrocina una Hora Santa mensual para orar por las vocaciones. La Hora consiste en vísperas, el rezo del Rosario, la exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y la Bendición. Se lleva a cabo el segundo jueves de cada mes en St. Louis Church, 7pm. Todos son bienvenidos. Las reuniones de clubes son el cuarto viernes del mes después de la misa de las 11:25 a.m. en el Stritch Center, Christian Brothers University.
Hora de oración del Iglesia Católica delSanto Rosario: Por favor, marque su calendario para una Hora Santa el 23 de enero, 2:00 p.m. en el Santo Rosario. Este es el Aniversario de Roe vs.
150 Aniversario y Año de San José: Con la carta apostólica Patris corde (Con el corazón de un Padre), el Papa Francisco recuerda el 150 aniversario de la declaración de San José como Patrono de la Iglesia Universal. Para conmemorar la ocasión, el Santo Padre ha proclamado un "Año de San José" del 8 de diciembre de 2020 al 8 de diciembre de 2021.
Las ofrendas de la Misa de esta semana son para las siguientes intenciones: el reposo del alma de Dick Heitzman (sábado, 4:00 p.m.), el reposo del alma de Carolyn Johnson (domingo, 8:00 a.m.), el pueblo de Dios que habita con la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (domingo, 9:45 a.m.), las intenciones del P. Jim Martell (domingo, 12:15 p.m.), el reposo del alma de Terrie (lunes, 9:00 a.m.), las intenciones de Janet Mack (martes, 9:00 a.m.), el reposo del alma de Dick Heitzman (miércoles, 6:30 p.m.), el reposo del alma de June Forte (jueves, 9:00 a.m.), hay un Servicio de Comunión el viernes por la mañana a las 9:00 a.m.
Oraciones por los feligreses enfermos: Bill Ralph, Martha Hensley, Lisa Hudson, Vicci Mueller, Lee Mueller, Vickie Hayslip, el Padre Jim, el P. Enrique, y todos los desconocidos para nosotros.
El Grupo de la Juventud se reúne los domingos por la noche a las 6:30 p.m. Todos los estudiantes de secundaria son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros y exploramos nuestra fe y nuestras enseñanzas de la Iglesia. Quince miembros, junto con los chaperones Krissna Vásquez, Susanna Fajardo y el Padre Timby, tuvieron una experiencia maravillosa descubriendo la revelación de Dios de sí mismo en la belleza de la creación en su retiro a las montañas Smokey el pasado fin de semana. Se recuerda a los miembros que lleven sus libros de YouCat y guías de estudio a las reuniones semanales.
Este fin de semana, nuestra segunda colección es para el Fondo de Mantenimiento Parroquial de OLS. Por favor, sea lo más generoso posible en su apoyo a su parroquia elegida, ya que mostramos la administración adecuada en el mantenimiento de nuestra propiedad. ¡Gracias de antemano!
Hablando de apoyar a los ministerios de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, los sobres para el año calendario 2021 ya están disponibles en la parte posterior de la iglesia. Por favor, tome el conjunto en caja asignado a usted o a su familia. Si no puede encontrar un conjunto con su nombre en él, escriba su nombre y dirección en la hoja proporcionada para que un conjunto pueda estar preparado para usted. Es muy importante que todos contribuyamos tan generosamente como sea posible a la obra de la iglesia. Nuestro apoyo debe ser cada semana, y no sólo cuando venimos a misa. Nuestras facturas de electricidad, nómina, costos de seguro, etc. continúan incluso cuando no estamos en misa o viajando de vacaciones. La Biblia enseña que debemos contribuir con el 10% de nuestro salario total antes de las deducciones (la Biblia lo llama un "diezmo") a la obra de la Iglesia. Tal vez usted recibió un bono de Navidad en el trabajo y le gustaría compartir algo de eso como un regalo de fin de año a su parroquia. Por favor recuerde que esta es NUESTRA parroquia y todos tenemos la responsabilidad de pagar nuestras cuentas.
Nuevos feligreses:
Ariel Echeverría y Deisy Pulido, 1911 Sierra Street, Memphis, TN 38128 (Tel: 678,675.8402) Niños: Ariel (7 años) y Alexis (4 años).
Erika P. Mecinos, 7515 Cloverhaven, Millington, TN 38053 (Tel: 901.605.9061) Niños: Helen G0nzalez (11 años)
Finalmente, esta semana, continuamos recogiendo las direcciones de correo electrónico para cada feligreses que tenga una. Esto es para todos los adultos, adolescentes, e incluso los niños de la escuela con uno. Por favor complete el formulario adjunto y devuélvalo a la oficina parroquial tan pronto como sea posible para que podamos comenzar a enviar este boletín por correo electrónico a todos los feligreses en febrero. Usted nos ayudará a reducir el gasto parroquial de imprimir y enviar por correo varios cientos de copias cada semana y a agilizar la entrega del boletín informativo a toda la parroquia. La próxima semana, habrá un formulario incluido en el boletín solicitando su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico para que podamos actualizar nuestros archivos. ATENCION: Su dirección de correo electrónico es solo para uso parroquial/iglesia y no se venderá ni distribuirá a ningún negocio u organización externa con la excepción de la Diócesis de Memphis para uso estadístico.
Tu hermano en Cristo,
p. Bryan P. Timby, Pastor
Informe de cobro:
Sunday, January 17, 2021 (OT2) $23,453.27 Muchas gracias!
Padre's Kitchen
Fr. Bryan Timby is well-known for his exotic, homemade jams, jellies, pickles and salsas. They are available in the church vestibule after every liturgy during Ordinary Time. Select flavors are available at St. Paul's Book & Gift Store located at 5101 Sanderlin Avenue, Suite 111, Memphis, TN 38117. All proceeds support the youth ministry of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
!!!WE NOW HAVE FRESHLY MADE RASPBERRY PRESERVES!!! (Supply is limited)
A NEW BATCH OF MINT JELLY IS NOW AVAILABLE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
SPICY GARLIC DILL PICKLES (SPEARS and CHIPS) ARE CURRENTLY CURING AND WILL BE READY IN THREE WEEKS.
People love our HOT PEPPER JELLY over cream cheese, but you should try our CRANBERRY-JALPENO jelly on cream cheese. It is time to harvest the cranberries and make a batch.
Fr. Timby also leads the efforts of the parish youth group to raise funds through bake sales for various spiritual events throughout the year
Who is Our Lady of Sorrows?
We are historical!
Our Lady of Sorrows has been ministering to the Catholic people of north Shelby County in Tennessee since the year 1915 when permission was granted to Father Stritch (later Cardinal Stritch) to celebrate one weekday Mass a week in the neighborhood of Frayser. Today, we are approximately 200 households/families of many cultural backgrounds, mostly Latino.
Meet Jesus Face-to-Face
OLS is founded on a deeply held belief that Jesus in present among us: in our gatherings, in the priest who presides over our worship and teaches us the our Faith, and most essentially in the Holy Eucharist, the Real Presence of Christ among us that we receive in Holy Communion.
Christ LIVES!
Here at OLS we celebrate our commission to make Jesus Christ present in the world today. We do this by active ministry to children, the poor, the elderly, the home-bound, those who seek refuge in shelters, immigrants, strangers, and those who are hungry for a deeper relationship with our Lord and Savior.
There is a place for YOU at OLS!
Suport Our Mission
Your support and contributions enable us to effectively proclaim the Good News of Jesus to our multicultural neighborhood of Frayser in north Memphis, Tennessee. Your contributions are tax-exempt.
