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1 Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA, FOUNDER, MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY (1910-1997): Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997. She was beatified in 2003 by Pope Jon Paul II and canonized by Pope Francis on this Sunday, September 4, 2016. In her later years Mother Teresa was widely recognized as a living emblem of God’s love. She received countless honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet for years she toiled in obscurity. In fact, the Albanian-born nun had spent twenty years as a Loreto Sister in her order’s schools in India before receiving the “call within a call” that defined her distinctive vocation . One day in 1946, while traveling by train to Darjeeling in the Himalayas, she suddenly sensed that God “wanted me to be poor with the poor, and love him in the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor.” With her congregation’s permission she left the convent, donned a simple white sari, and went out to seek Jesus in the desperate byways of Calcutta. Eventually others joined her, and they became the Missionaries of Charity. And she became Mother Teresa. Though in time she established centers of service around the globe, she remained particularly identified with her original home for the dying in Calcutta. There, destitute and dying men and women, gathered off the streets, received loving care until they died. Those who had lived like “animals in the gutter” were enabled to “die like angels” -- knowing they were valued and loved as children of God. Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta LABOR DAY A DAY OF SABBATH - THIS MONDAY: Labor Day weekend, on the first weekend of September each year, is a kind of holy Sabbath given to us to relax, play, pray, and reflect on the source of all our energies and labors. Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for all who labor and have commitments to their work, their families, to their Church, to their community, and to themselves. At all Masses on this Labor Day weekend, we lift up the labor we expend in our commitment to our work. The 8:30 am Mass on this Labor Day Monday will prayerfully acknowledge the expenditures of our energies through the labor of our hearts, minds and hands in the ministry and work of everyday life. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the 8:30am special Labor Day Mass this Monday and unite your labors with the sacrifice of Jesus, through the priceless gift of His offering on the Altar of the Cross through the Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Placita after the 6:30am and 8:30am Masses on Labor Day. OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS NOVENA DEVOTION: Our Lady of Sorrows (Our Mother of Sorrows) is commemorated twice a year on the liturgical calendar, September 15th and the Friday before Palm Sunday. Commemorating the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary twice a year on the liturgical calendar demonstrates how important this devotion is. Devotion to Our Mother of Sorrows dates back to the beginning of the Church. The first example we have is St. John at the foot of the cross. This devotion was enshrined in Church history by the Gospel story of St. John - “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, His mother…” Though the devotion has always been part of Catholic piety, it was not until the 13th century that the devotion of meditating on the sorrows of Our Lady began to flourish much more. On Good Friday in 1239, while meditating on our Lord’s Passion and Our Lady’s sufferings, Our Lady appeared to the seven founders of the religious order of the servants of Mary, the Servites, and revealed to them her wish for them to form an order dedicated to, practicing and promoting the devotion to her sorrows. Through the upcoming seven-day novena, we will be praying for the following gifts so apparent in the heart of Our Mother of Sorrows… the gifts of a listening heart, contemplation, loving compassion, faithfulness, peace and humility. The following is the prayer that will be prayed each evening as a part of the novena and also prayed during the daily Masses from September 9th to September 15th. Prayer for St. Teresa of Calcutta: Bread of Life, your servant, Mother Teresa, tirelessly served the poorest of the poor in your name. She showed the world how to serve with humility, sharing your life with those who were dying, abandoned and alone. Grant that her example will help us to treat others with respect and dignity. May we see you, dear Jesus, in everyone. And may all of the saints continue to pray for us and inspire us in our call to be holy in our everyday lives. Amen. Prayer for Human Labor: O God, who through human labor never cease to perfect and govern the vast work of creation, listen to the supplications of your people and grant that all men and women may find work that befits their dignity, joins them more closely to one another and enables them to serve their neighbor. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer: Lord Jesus, as members of this community of faith under the patronage of Our Mother of Sorrows, we thank You for the gift of Your last will and testament on the cross. We thank You for bestowing Your mother to us, and bestowing us to Your mother. Bless us with the gift of fidelity as we contemplate her journey with You from the womb to the tomb. Enrich us in our prayerful contemplation of the Seven Stations of her great sorrows. Open our hearts to the gifts of her heart - the gifts of a listening heart, contemplation, loving compassion, faithfulness, peace and humility. Our Mother of Sorrows pray for us. Amen.

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1 Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA, FOUNDER, MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY (1910-1997): Mother Teresa died on September

5, 1997. She was beatified in 2003 by Pope Jon Paul II and canonized by Pope Francis on this Sunday, September 4, 2016.

In her later years Mother Teresa was widely recognized as a living emblem of God’s love. She received countless honors,

including the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet for years she toiled in obscurity. In fact, the Albanian-born nun had spent twenty years as a

Loreto Sister in her order’s schools in India before receiving the “call within a call” that defined her distinctive vocation. One day

in 1946, while traveling by train to Darjeeling in the Himalayas, she suddenly sensed that God “wanted me to be poor with the poor,

and love him in the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor.”

With her congregation’s permission she left the convent, donned a simple white sari, and went out to seek Jesus in the

desperate byways of Calcutta. Eventually others joined her, and they became the Missionaries of Charity. And she became Mother

Teresa.

Though in time she established centers of service around the globe, she remained particularly identified with her original home

for the dying in Calcutta. There, destitute and dying men and women, gathered off the streets, received loving care until they died.

Those who had lived like “animals in the gutter” were enabled to “die like angels” -- knowing they were valued and loved as

children of God. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta

LABOR DAY A DAY OF SABBATH - THIS MONDAY: Labor Day weekend, on the first weekend of September each year, is

a kind of holy Sabbath given to us to relax, play, pray, and reflect on the source of all our energies and labors. Labor Day is a

national holiday set aside for all who labor and have commitments to their work, their families, to their Church, to their community,

and to themselves. At all Masses on this Labor Day weekend, we lift up the labor we expend in our commitment to our work. The

8:30 am Mass on this Labor Day Monday will prayerfully acknowledge the expenditures of our energies through the labor of our

hearts, minds and hands in the ministry and work of everyday life. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the 8:30am special

Labor Day Mass this Monday and unite your labors with the sacrifice of Jesus, through the priceless gift of His offering on the Altar

of the Cross through the Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Placita after the 6:30am and 8:30am Masses on Labor Day.

OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS NOVENA DEVOTION: Our Lady of Sorrows (Our Mother of Sorrows) is commemorated

twice a year on the liturgical calendar, September 15th and the Friday before Palm Sunday. Commemorating the sorrows of the

Blessed Virgin Mary twice a year on the liturgical calendar demonstrates how important this devotion is.

Devotion to Our Mother of Sorrows dates back to the beginning of the Church. The first example we have is St. John at the

foot of the cross. This devotion was enshrined in Church history by the Gospel story of St. John - “Now there stood by the cross of

Jesus, His mother…” Though the devotion has always been part of Catholic piety, it was not until the 13th century that the devotion

of meditating on the sorrows of Our Lady began to flourish much more. On Good Friday in 1239, while meditating on our Lord’s

Passion and Our Lady’s sufferings, Our Lady appeared to the seven founders of the religious order of the servants of Mary, the

Servites, and revealed to them her wish for them to form an order dedicated to, practicing and promoting the devotion to her

sorrows.

Through the upcoming seven-day novena, we will be praying for the following gifts so apparent in the heart of Our Mother of

Sorrows… the gifts of a listening heart, contemplation, loving compassion, faithfulness, peace and humility. The following is

the prayer that will be prayed each evening as a part of the novena and also prayed during the daily Masses from September 9th to

September 15th.

Prayer for St. Teresa of Calcutta: Bread of Life, your servant, Mother Teresa, tirelessly served the poorest of the poor in your

name. She showed the world how to serve with humility, sharing your life with those who were dying, abandoned and alone.

Grant that her example will help us to treat others with respect and dignity. May we see you, dear Jesus, in everyone. And may all

of the saints continue to pray for us and inspire us in our call to be holy in our everyday lives. Amen.

Prayer for Human Labor: O God, who through human labor never cease to perfect and govern the vast work of creation, listen to

the supplications of your people and grant that all men and women may find work that befits their dignity, joins them more closely to

one another and enables them to serve their neighbor. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, as members of this community of faith under the patronage of Our Mother of Sorrows, we thank You for the

gift of Your last will and testament on the cross. We thank You for bestowing Your mother to us, and bestowing us to Your

mother. Bless us with the gift of fidelity as we contemplate her journey with You from the womb to the tomb. Enrich us in our

prayerful contemplation of the Seven Stations of her great sorrows. Open our hearts to the gifts of her heart - the gifts of a listening

heart, contemplation, loving compassion, faithfulness, peace and humility. Our Mother of Sorrows pray for us. Amen.

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Christian Education Christian Education Christian Education /// FormationFormationFormation

Scripture Reflection September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 14:25-33

In today’s Gospel, Jesus clearly and boldly sets forth the

cost of discipleship. Jesus tells the gathered crowd that they need

to be willing to carry a heavy cross if they’re going to continue to

follow him. He’s laying out the consequences for those who

need to know the cost of something before they begin. The

planners, the strategists, the cautious ones are the ones who nod

knowingly at the stories of the builder left with an unfinished

tower or the commander facing impossible odds on the

battlefield.

Jesus reminds his followers that if they can’t bear the idea

of the cross, they’ll never be able to bear the real thing … and

bear it they must. He’s asking nothing less than everything. At

some point, following Jesus is a glorious leap of faith. Faith, like

so much of a life, is a constant swinging back and forth between

caution and risk, between moving forward and then taking time

to stop and consider where we are. There are times when we

need to launch ourselves into the future God seems to be holding

before us. At other times, we need to gather our resources for the

long haul.

The goal of following Jesus is not a profitable corporation, a

successful military campaign or a well-constructed building. The

goal is the resurrection won by His victory over death. Jesus’

first and best followers through the ages often jumped first and

asked questions later. They knew that trusting the Spirit was far

more important than worrying about the weight of the cross.

Jesus calls us to respond to His call with loyalty, honor, and

a willing heart. Everything else can come later. Even as we take,

and retake our first steps in faith, it helps to accept that the

journey will be long and sometimes difficult. ***How often do

you reflect on the direction your life has taken because of your

faith in God?

RCIA Process Year-long for the unbaptized (and non-practicing baptized), to

prepare for receiving the sacraments of Initiation - Baptism,

Eucharist, and Confirmation. Series is offered on Tuesday

evenings at 7pm, starting September 6, 2016, in the Parish

Activity Center. Sacraments will be received at the Easter

Vigil, 2017. Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office

for more information.

Profession of Faith: This 12 week series is for persons who

are baptized, practicing Christians, and wish to be oriented

to the sacraments and practices of the Catholic Church. Series

is offered at 7pm, Tuesday evenings starting September 6,

2016 in the Parish Activity Center. Sacraments will be

received at Christ the King on November 19, 2016. Cost is

$40 for materials. Call the parish office for more information.

Adult Confirmation: This 9 week series is for Catholic

adults who are lacking Confirmation. Series is offered at 7pm, Tuesday evenings starting September 20, 2016. Confirmation

will be received at Christ the King on November 19, 2016.

Cost is $40 for materials. Call the parish office for more

information.

Did You Know… Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is

a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social

and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes

a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made

to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to

Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through

municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these,

a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state

bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to

become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. By

June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday

in September of each year a legal holiday.

THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY STATIONS… SEPTEMBER 9TH TO SEPTEMBER 15TH: At 7:15pm each evening from

September 9th and concluding on the Feast Day of Our Mother of Sorrows on September 15th, a devotional prayer ritual around each of Mary’s

stations of sorrow will be celebrated in the Church. Each evening will focus on a particular sorrow of Mary. It will be followed by silent

prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the main altar and conclude with Benediction each evening. A station prayer

particular to each day will be included in the each of the daily and weekend Masses during the seven days.

Parishioners’ Petitions: Parishioners who wish to have particular personal intentions included in the prayers during the seven stations

devotions are asked to note their petitions on the special form in front of the image of Our Mother of Sorrows in the Church during these weeks.

WOMEN OF OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS PARISH REACHING OUT TO HOMELESS WOMEN IN THEIR SORROW: More

than 20 of our women parishioners have been actively involved in establishing the Sr. Jose Women’s Center. It had operated initially at a

church location off 22nd Street close to the freeway. The founding group has established their own 501(c)3 moving them towards the

realization of their vision of providing services in a permanent site to homeless and abused women throughout the year.

A fundraising dinner and silent auction event is being sponsored by the founding group on Saturday evening, October 15th after the

5:30pm Mass at St. Augustine’s Catholic High School. Tickets will be available for purchase in the church Placita after the weekend Masses on

September 24-25. I invite and encourage our parishioners to be supportive of this special fundraiser through the purchase of a ticket or a table.

It is a wonderful way to reach out to the least. For tickets or information, parishioners may contact Jean Fedigan at (520) 954-3373.

NOVEMBER 5TH “LEADING LIKE JESUS” SEMINAR… SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT DAY: The parish continues to make a very

intentional investment into the Jesus model and example of servant leadership. A day-long seminar (8:30am-3:30pm) entitled "Leading Like

Jesus" will be presented in the parish on Saturday, November 5th. The November 5th gathering will include parishioners in leadership from

parish groups. Parishioners who may have a desire to be considered for participation in this seminar day… Leading Like Jesus… are

encouraged to do so by contacting Steve Contreras at [email protected] or call 747-1321.

RCIA AND PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASSES

START THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6!

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Liturgy & WorshipLiturgy & WorshipLiturgy & Worship

Liturgy At A Glance! Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org

September 5 Labor Day Liturgy at 6:30am and 8:30am

Masses

September 7 Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at

6:30pm Mass

September 10 Liturgy & Worship Commission Meeting

at 7am in Kino Room

Sept 9-14 Reflection evenings on Seven Sorrows of

Mary at 7:15pm in church

September 11 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 10:45am

Family Mass

September 10 5:30pm Cantor-Stephanie

September 11 7:00am no music

9:00am Praise Alive-

Contemporary- Adult

10:45am Angels- Children

12:15pm Jubilation-

Contemporary-Young Adults

4:00pm Matices -Contemporary-

Spanish

6:00pm Cantor-Katrina

Eternal rest grant unto them,

O Lord Betty Wittenberg, Dolores Lawrie

PRIEST CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesday 6pm - 6:25 pm

Saturday 4pm - 5pm

Saturday 7pm - 7:30pm

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK

(In some instances, the optional readings may be used) Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11,

or, for Labor Day, any readings from the

Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,”

nos. 907-911

Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19

Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17;

Lk 6:20-26

Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6;

Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12;

Lk 6:39-42

Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18;

Lk 6:43-49

Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19;

1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]

NEW Altar Server

Formation

For new altar servers & their

parents The next formation class will be held on

Monday, Sept 19th from 6-8pm in the church.

Boys and girls in 4th grade or older who have received

their 1st Communion may pick up a registration form in

the parish office.

Forms must be returned by Friday, Sept. 16th

Contact Lyn at 305-3612 or [email protected]

Eucharistic Adorers Needed Tues: 7am

Wed: 8, 9, 11am & 2, 4, 7pm

Thurs: 3 & 7pm

Fri: 12, 1, 4 & 10pm

Sat: 6am; Sun: 1, 2 & 4pm

Outside of Mass, where He silently and humbly dwells in the tabernacle of every Catholic church. There we can praise Him, thank Him, converse with Him, tell Him our troubles, and receive His light and grace into our minds and hearts.

"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best

time you will spend on earth." -- Mother Teresa

Weekend of 8/27-28/16 $11,532.39

Thank you for your generous support!

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Pequeñas comunidades de fe: Todos los miércoles por la mañana

de 9:30 – 11:30AM en el PAC salón de retiros. Estos grupos son una gran oportunidad para fortalecer nuestra fe, a través de compartir las sagradas escrituras y compartir y profundizar en nuestra fe.

Conociendo nuestra Misión Hispana: Todos los miércoles de 7-9

PM en el PAC comedor. Aprendiendo a discernir y fortalecer nuestra vocación ministerial y descubriendo como nuestra Fe y Cultura se entrelazan con los procesos evangelizadores y catequéticos en nuestra Iglesia católica multicultural en los Estados Unidos. ‘Estas sesiones son para toda la familia Hispana que ama su fe católica y sus raíces hispanas, pero que vive en los estados unidos. ¡Ven y acompáñanos el futuro de Iglesia depende de los hispanos!

Ministerios HispanosMinisterios HispanosMinisterios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Sal 5:5-7, 12; Lc 6:6-11,

o las lecturas de la Misa “Por la

santificación del trabajo”

Martes: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 6:12-19

Miércoles: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Sal 45 (44):11-12, 14-17;

Lc 6:20-26

Jueves: Mi 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (12):6;

Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Viernes: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Sal 84 (83):3-6, 12;

Lc 6:39-42

Sábado: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 17-18;

Lc 6:43-49

Domingo: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13,

17, 19; 1 Tim 1:12-17; Lc 15:1-32 [1-10]

Grupo de Oración San Juan Pablo II se reúne cada lunes de 7

-9pm en el centro de actividades de la parroquia (PAC), te

invitamos a formar parte de esta oración comunitaria e

individual. Ven y Ora, aprende y toma un descanso del

ajetreo diario en los brazos de Jesús. La oración es la columna

vertebral de nuestra Fe Calendario de Septiembre:

Septiembre:

5 No hay grupo- Dia del Trabajo

12 La Gracia, don gratuito de Dios, Diacono Francisco

19 El Regreso del hijo Prodigo: Me identifico con el hijo

mayor? Rocio Zamora

38th Annual FIESTA NEWS:

The Fiesta is just around the corner ! Sept 30, Oct 1, 2

Here’s the Scoop on Fiesta Happenings: OUR SILENT AUCTION is seeking donations of artwork, jewelry, wine, autographed memorabilia, and more. Please drop off your Silent Auction donations at the parish office. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS: You can sign up to volunteer at our Fiesta after every Mass the weekend of September 10th and 11th or by contacting RJ.

Donations of any

kind of liquor are needed for the Wine Booth. Drop off unopened donations at the parish office during business hours. We’re looking for wine, specialty beers, spirits, etc. Security: We are in need of OMOS school parent or parishioner that is interested in volunteering to work on our Fiesta Security Team. It would be helpful but not required if you have a law enforcement, security or military background.

For questions or to sign up, please call RJ at 907-3364 or email

[email protected]

SILENT AUCTION

Ministry Awareness Weekend

September 17 & 18

Parish Hall after all Masses

Join us in the Parish Hall after all Masses on Sept. 17 & 18

and learn about available volunteer opportunities while you

enjoy FREE delicious food and drinks! Come learn about

the different programs/ministries within our parish!

“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.” Hebrews 6:10

THE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE will be taking donations under the white tent beginning Sunday, September 18th in the school parking lot through Fiesta weekend. We need all the treasures you can live without! Suggested donations include: dishes, appliances, tools, books, toys, bedding, home décor, holiday items, furniture and clothing in good condition, luggage, Halloween costumes, and indoor and outdoor plants. Interested in helping the White Elephant? Call Laura Stehle at 747-1321.

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Pray For Those Who Seek Healing: Names have been

entered into the Book of Those Who Seek Healing. The

book is located on a stand in the back of the church.

Nobella Medina, Anna Rocha, Lisa Crespo, Louis Crespo,

John Kessler, Zara Maria Teran

Christian Life CommissionChristian Life CommissionChristian Life Commission

The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take

place at 3pm on Wednesday, September 7th. For

more information, please call 250-0242.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the

PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, September 8th at 7pm.

Celebrate Mass with us every Sunday at 12:30pm “It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass.” St. Padre Pio

“Rooted in Christ,

Strengthened in Identity”

YOUTH Ministry

omoslifeteen.weebly.com

12:15 Masses move to 12:30PM beginning next weekend!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will

hold a FOOD DRIVE next weekend

and will be accepting your donations at

all Masses. Non-perishable items always

needed include canned tuna, canned

meats, pasta and pasta sauce, cereals,

canned fruits and vegetables, peanut

butter & jelly, pork & beans, soups and hot dogs. Cash

donations will also be gratefully accepted. Our clients can

always use toiletry items such as shampoo, body soap,

toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorants. Members will

be at the front of the church to receive your donations. If

you forgot your gifts, they can be left at any time in the

marked SVDP boxes in the vestibule. Your generosity is

greatly appreciated and assists us in providing for many

families within our community. Thank you in advance for

your generous response.

Ladies Guild Tea Party Come & see what Ladies

Guild is all about Join us for tea on Saturday, September 17th in the Parish Activity Center Dining Room. Bring your favorite decorative teacup if you like. We look

forward to seeing current members and greeting new members. Please RSVP to 747-1321.

Season of Creation: September 1st to October 4th Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

“Faced with the widespread destruction of the

environment, people everywhere are coming to understand that

we cannot continue to use the goods of the earth as we have in

the past.” ~ St. John Paul II, January 1, 1990

The Season of Creation website (www.SeasonofCreation.org)

has 17 tips to help us reduce our carbon footprint, ways in

which we can act to help restore the health of our earth and

be good stewards of God’s creation. These are things we

can do in our own HOMES, with our FOOD CHOICES, in

our WATER & ENERGY use, and in our TRAVEL. A

few suggestions from the travel category include: when

possible, use carpooling, public transportation, bike riding,

walking rather than driving. Check into low-carbon

vehicles to see if this might be better for you. Our driving

style can also help or hurt (speeding or unnecessary

acceleration can reduce our car’s mileage & increase

carbon emissions).

The next Bereavement groups at OMOS begin on

September 20. The times will remain the same for all

groups: 2-3:30PM, 4-5:30PM, drop in groups 6-7PM.

There is no charge for the eight week course. To

register, call Grace Rome-Schnakenberg, BSN, MA at

520-290-5659.

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THIS WEEK AT OMOS PARISH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

10:00 am - Life Teen Core Team Mtg - PAC/Rm #1

12:00 pm - Life Teen Core/Leads - PAC/Dining Rm

1:30 pm - Baptisms (Spanish) - Church

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - LABOR DAY (OFFICE CLOSED)

9:00 am - Lectio Divina - Cenacle Chapel

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

6:00 pm - RCIA Classes - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - Christian Recovery - PAC/Rm #2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

9:30 am - Golden Agers Cards - PAC/Dining Rm

9:30 am - Faith Sharing (Spanish) -PAC/Retreat Rm

6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm

7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Dining Rm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

7:00 pm - Baptism Class (Español) - PAC/Dining Rm

7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm#2

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

4:00 pm - Baptismal Interviews - Kino Conference Rm

7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1

7:00 pm - Movimiento Familiar - PAC/Dining Rm

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows Novena - Church

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

All day - St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive - Parking Lot

7:00 am - Liturgy Commission Mtg - Kino Conf Rm

4:00 pm - Catechist Gathering - PAC/Dining Rm

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows of Mary Novena - Church

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

All day - St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive - Parking Lot

8:00 am - Religious Ed. Opening Day - Parish Hall

7:15 pm - Seven Sorrows of Mary Novena - Church

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THIS WEEK'S MASS SCHEDULE: If you would like to

present the gifts of bread and wine at the Mass offered for your

loved one, please sign up in the Gift Bearer Book behind the last

pew in the back of church.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

7:00 am - Fr. Kief+

9:00 am - Mary Helen Moreno+

10:45 am - Roel Ramirez+

12:15 pm - Marguerite Rackliffe+

4:00 pm - Daniel Pulido+

6:00 pm - Jesus C. & Isabel C. Estrada+

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - LABOR DAY (OFFICE CLOSED)

6:30 am - Kiyo Cecil+

8:30 am - Jimmy Pierce+

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

6:30 am - Stephen Barry+

8:30 am - Mary Bowers+

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

6:30 am - Souls in Purgatory

*8:30 am - Frank Gioco+

6:30 pm - Anointing of the Sick

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

6:30 am - Lucy Capuano+

8:30 am - Mary Arvayo+

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

6:30 am - Mary Ann Pittelli

8:30 am - Dora Stockton+, Maria Meza+

1:45 pm - Staff/Faculty Mass

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

8:30 am - Frank Burke+

5:30 pm - Sylvia Ley

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

7:00 am - Phil Currier

9:00 am - James C. Pierce+

10:45 am - Anabell Roberts (Birthday)

12:15 pm - Robert S. Rosales+

4:00 pm - Maria Bertha Falcon+

6:00 pm - Debra Cabazos, Nicole Otero

*School Mass (when school is in session)

Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday of

each month

Lift Up Your Hands to the Lord – Praise,

worship, and adore our Lord, and learn about

intercessory prayer with Fr. Liam Leahy, 601 E.

Fort Lowell (just W of 1st Ave), at Sacred Heart parish,

6:30 PM on Thurs, Sept 8. Call 520-237-7060 for details.

All are welcomed.

All Faiths Memorial Park-Our Lady of

the Desert Catholic Cemetery will be

offering a Mass the first Saturday of

each month at 8:30am beginning

October 1st to honor those who have been buried in the

cemetery the previous month. Mass will be celebrated in

the Queen of All Saints Mausoleum followed by light

refreshments. For additional information call 520.855.9173.

Ladies Guild Members:

First Meeting of the Year Monday, September 12, 11am-1pm

PAC Dining Room Dues: $7.00

We look forward to seeing you there! Those interested in

joining should call Cindy in the parish office at 747-1321.

Sister Jose Women’s Center Annual Dinner Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 15th Sister Jose Women’s Center is beginning a new

chapter this year. We have just purchased our very own

building and we will now be able to serve many more

homeless women in our community! Without your

prayers, support and countless hours of volunteering, our

women would not have a loving and safe environment to

receive basic survival needs.

Our Annual Dinner Celebration will be held on

Saturday, October 15 at St. Augustine Catholic High

School Gym, 8800 E 22nd Street. Silent Auction begins

at 5pm and extends through the evening. Dinner will be

served at 7pm. Tickets are $40 per person. For your

convenience, tickets will be available for sale after all

Masses on September 24-25. For tickets or information,

contact Jean Fedigan (520) 954-3373.