Dear Parishioners, Easter is a lunar holiday. The date of Easter is always moving because it is tied to the position of the moon. For the record, Easter is the first Sunday after the spring full moon. We associate Easter with spring, flowers, and new born animals. While we use all those images, they don’t fit in countries below the equator because for them Easter is the beginning of winter. Our Easter images then can’t be universal. Easter is about the promise of Christ that He is alive always and He is with us always. Bunnies and chicks and spring flowers point to new life but they don’t fully capture what Easter is about. Death could not stop the Lord. He is all powerful and is with us. With the Risen Lord we have endless possibility. Too often we take on the attitude of impossibility. We don’t have enough money, or strength or time. We need to reverse that thinking. We have some time, some money, or some strength. When we walk with the risen Lord, nothing can stop us from accomplishing the works of God. The Lord is alive and with us and to that we respond Alleluia!

God Bless, Fr. Mark

March 27, 2016

Please pray for our sick; especially: Josette Attanasio, Nikki Bahen, Patti Baron, Mar ty Bauchan, Lorr ie Bennett, Allison Berowski, Kathy Bigelow, Jack Boertlein, Pauline Brady, Linda Brandaleone, Charles Brewer, Curtis Briggs, Susan Broili, Nancy Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Tony Bucolo, Winston Burger, Mike Busija, Cheryl Butler, Jim Byrnes, Mickey Byrnes, Louise Carhart, Boots Carr, Charlotte Casserly, Melvin Cater, Scott Catterton, Lolita Ceide, Melanie Chojnowski, Dave & Dorie Christie, Eileen Clark, Richard Clayton, Annette Colandrea, Anthony Conte, Donna Conte, Terry Costa, Teresa Cotton, Brentley Ceverich, Georgette Cox, Jackie Crawford, Mavis Daly, Martin D’Amico, Michael DeNardo, Audrey DeNunzio, Kathy Derricott, Dorothy Devine, John Dempsey, Jacki DeBlasio, William Dovalovsky Jr., Robert Dovalovsky, Molly Dzambo, Ed Eichelman, Grace Erline, Jean Evanoff, Russell Fair, Marco Ferrante, Sr., Cathy Fibich, Jim Ficker, Frank Fitzgerald, Mary Anne Fitzgerald, Shelly Fitzsimmons, Kristen Fladung, Robbie Fladung, Carol Flinn, James Freeman, Jim Fuss, Betty Gabriele, An Geoffroy, Cathy Gibson, Deborah Gibson, Elmer Gibson, Leo Gibson, Larry Giglio, Adam Gill, Anina Goines, Paul Greenwell, Ben Greigor, Jessica Gregory, Andrew Grey, Jamie Grimes, Mary Catherine Haines, Michael Hall, Robert James Hallenberg, Joey Harrison, Agnes Hartge, Mary Hauer, Jenna Heck, George Heimback, Ann Hewitt, Valerie Hickey, Margaret Higgs, Kirk Hill, Rose Hinkemeyer, Anthony Holbrook, Lillian Elizabeth Holley, Warren Holliday, Auroro Hook, Erin Hook, Susan Hopkins, Charles Hyde, Doug Hyde, Dan Hysan, Doris Hysan, Mary Lou Irving, Beth Isaacson, Matthew Janisko, Matthew Johnson, Kenny Jones, Pauline Jones, Thomas Jones, Larry Katz, Chuck Kelley, Kathryn Kent, Bob Kidd, Darlene Kinstler, Delores Kolb, David Krehbiel, Kenneth Krygier, Hazel Kuhn, Autumn Kyle, Patty LaCava, Diana Lanham, Raymond LaPlaca, David Lambert, Jackie Lauer, Cheryl Lawrence, Amanda Lee, John Lee, Marie Lee, Ed LeMieux, Joe Lewczak, Fr Mark Logue, Jamie Lutz, Lilly Lutz, Nancy Gocke, Lyons, Susan Martell, Dennis Martin, Janet Martz, Victoria Martz, Mariam Hope Maxwell, Frank Massino, Alma McChesney, Doug McDonald, Beth McIntyre, Brett McKinstry, Carol Mikules, Patricia Cosgrove Miller, Bobbie Moore, Gregg Moore, June Moore, Efrain Morales, Sarah Morgan, Kyler Morris, Avah Mueller, Claudia Mullins, Beverly Murphy, Nicholas Murphy, Doris Murray, John Murray, Joseph Murray, Sally Murray, Leslie Mussante, Miranda Ng, DeLois Broyles Nukols, Carole Nutwell, Al Odierno, Tracy O’Hare, Andy O’Regan, Mary Pandey, Catarina Parson, Janet Paxton, JoLynn Poppe, Laurajean Porteus, Logan Prevo, Mike Price, John Radowich, Steve Rahn, Victoria Reed, Bill Reese, Monica Reumont, Grace Virginia Richardson, Victor Roman, Janna Rood, Margaret Rood, Donald Rowan, PhD, Betty Ruefly, Todd Rummel, Jimmy Sartwell, Josette Sayan, Jim Scala, Bill & Sheila Schone, Kathryn Schular, Kristina Schwaninger, Ann Sherbert,Frank Sherman, Katie Shores, Miss Myrt Simoni, Grafton Smith, Melissa Smith, Peter Smith, Joe Snyder, Charlotte Sorrells, Benjamin Stanley, Michael Stanley, June Stephenson, Beth Stewart, Jim Suite, Babs Swauger, Vernon Thompson, Eddie Tobin, Laura Tobin, Amanda Tourison, Jan Tugwell, John Tugwell, Ralph Turner Jr., Christopher Tyler, Leah Tyler, Margaret Ullrich, Rev. Raymond Valtierra, Laura Vann, Pat Van Wie, Joann Vidler, Christopher Vincent, Steve Vogl, Jeff Walker, Geoff WardJon Web, TA Waters, Carol Weisman, Dorothy Wilkins, Chuck Wiley, Nancye Winterberg, Alex Wood, Doris Wright, Susan Wright, Edwin H. Yetton, James Zell, Kyla Zeilinger & Doug Zotcavage. (Requests are listed with our Petitions every Sunday for one month and kept in the bulletin until we are asked to remove their name).

Faith Facts: Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save. Forever, author of Salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. Shine your light and let the whole world see: We're singing for the glory of the risen king. - Hillsong

Easter Flower Offerings & Memorials ~~Deceased Members of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Men & Women in our Armed Forces & Emergency Personnel .

Dcn John Abell, Jr. , Mary Attanasio, Rev. Paul Baca, William Barry, Rev. Baurenfeind, Monica Chaney, Linda Chase, Mabel & Pam Chesnut, LaVar Christiansen Family, Paul Christiansen, Thomas P Cloherty,

Anthony & Esther Conte, Mark Deyette, Jim & Bess Fanning, Msgr. Tom Fannon, Mary Jane, Martin, Tom, Patty & Eileen Fanning, Bobby Finch, Albert Frazier, Vincent Neil Gibson, Milton & Maggie Gibson, William E Heller, Hilleary Family, Donald Hollen, Jack & Dilly Ingledue, Patricia G Kilby, Eugene Kilby, M/M Jerome King, Ron

Kral, Rev. Mark Logue, Marcella Lomagno, Bill & Jean Lyles, Mary Markey & Family, Jack & Gertrude Marshall, Roland & Terry Miller Family, Roger & Louise Morigi, Margaret DeCesaris Mudd,

Daniel O’Brien, Eileen & Patrick O’Brien, Rev. Arek Ochalek, Rev. Jude Okoye, Perkoski Family, Wanda L Poole, M/M Joseph L. Riddle, John & Lucy Riddle, Gay & Richard Rodgers, Carolyn Ryg, William Sherbert,

William & Pauline Smith, Msgr. Richard Smith, Ronald Walter, Mary Louise Wilkerson, Ben Wilkerson, Fred & Filomena Wittschack, Fred & Diana Wittschack Family and Anna Yocum Family.

The Charles Carroll House, located in historic Annapolis, is looking for volunteers!The Carroll House is the birthplace of the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Charles Carroll family has a long history of fighting for religious freedom. If you have a strong desire to preserve this history, or to educate others about this amazing patriot and Catholic, please consider joining our volunteer team! We offer a wide variety of volunteer schedules and opportunities including tour guides, gardening, event assistance, children’s programs assistance and committee participation. If we’ve piqued your interest, please contact us for more information: info@charlescarrollhouse.org or call 410-269-1737.

A Day of Pampering ~ Just for You Save the Date

Saturday, April 30th from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Holy Family Church, 826 West Central Ave.,

Davidsonville MD

Women who care for loved ones with disabilities.

This is for you, who give so much to others, to enjoy a day for yourselves.

There is no charge for the day ~ it is our gift to you.

A day of Quiet Reflection & Worship Elegant Luncheon

An Afternoon at the Spa

Hair cut, Manicures, Make-up, Massages and More!

Please RSVP to the coordinators, Maureen & Mary Ann at faithnabilities@yahoo.com.

You can also RSVP to Christy Cosgrove at 301-268-7399

NATURAL FERTILITY CARE FertilityCare™ Practitioner Olga Ballengee offers

instruction in the Creighton Model System - a modern, reliable, and versatile method of natural family planning. Suitable for women in any stage of their reproductive life, the Creighton Model System is very effective for both achieving and avoiding pregnancy, and can help identify and treat a wide variety of gynecological issues, including infertility and repetitive miscarriage. For more information contact Olga at (443) 945-9473 or www.anchorfertilitycare.com.

Trips offered from the Women’s Guild Christmas in Branson: November 9—13, 2016

$1,495.00 per person Christmas in New York: December 7 & 8, 2016

Radio City Music Hall Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Sea: 12 Nights,

Southern Caribbean, January 26, 2017.

Email pgough@comcast.net for flyer or pick one up in the Women’s Guild Tray at the church entrances

(Peggy Gough: 410-867-7541).

Barnyard Roundup Vacation Bible School VBS plans are underway. We are looking for adults and youth (grades 5 & up) to assist our group leaders. Several positions are open in crafts, music, bible stories, preschool, games and more. Do you have the energy and commitment to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with God’s children in our parish and our community. Are you passionate about the Lord? Would you prayerfully consider serving in VBS? This faith-filled and fun-filled weeklong event centers on Psalm 23,The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Attend our next meeting to find out more! Wednesday, April 5 @ 6pm. Call 410-867-1941 or email youth@olos.us.

No Ordinary Evening...Spaghetti Dinner Join us for dinner to benefit the South County Faith Network, a 501(c)3 charity. Come out on Sunday, April 17th from 3:30pm-7:30pm to enjoy a family-friendly evening of food and fun at the Our Lady of Sorrows parish hall. We will have a plant raffle, silent auction and bake table. Discounted tickets sold in advance: 410.206.1762 or socofaith@gmail.com. You are helping the seniors and disabled adults in South County with every bite.

Cardinal Hickey Academy Invites You to attend… The Jazz Age: Golden 20s Auction Gala We will be Puttin’ on the Ritz at Cardinal Hickey Academy, Saturday, April 9th. Cocktails & Silent Auction begin at 6:00pm. A dinner of beef medallions and crab cake entrees awaits at 8:30pm. Live Auction and dancing to the sounds of the 20s follow. Bid on a British Virgin Island vacation, an exclusive tour of the Maryland State Capitol for 10, an aerial tour of the Chesapeake piloted by a Maryland Senator, a pair of orchestra seats to watch Love Letters, starring Ryan O’Neal and Ally MacGraw, seats to Navy and University of Maryland sporting events…and more. This is your chance to support local catholic education and a National Blue Ribbon School. Monies from this year’s fundraiser will enhance and grow the school’s technology program. To purchase tickets, visit the Auction website: www.chaauction.weebly.com Tickets: $85. Cocktail attire required; Black tie optional.

Faith Formation Department News (Office # 410-867-1941 ext. 14)

youth@olos.us (Cathy Ball)

The Faith Formation Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, Monday, Friday & Saturday by Appointment (Also leave voice mail or email messages at any time)

Important Dates Sunday, March 27 – Happy Easter Break!! No Faith Formation Sunday, April 3 – Faith Formation for PK-9th grade, AM & PM session & (10th Grade Confirmation Class 6-7:30pm) Sunday, April 10 – Faith Form. for PK-8th grade, AM session Sunday, April 17 – Faith Form.for PK-9th grade, AM/PM session

Sunday, April 24 – Faith Form. for PK-8th grade, AM session Sunday, May 1 – Faith Form. for PK-9th grade, AM & PM session

Saturday, May 7 – First Communion Mass, 10am Sunday, May 8 – Final Faith Form. for PK-9th grade, AM/PM session

Friday, May 13 – Confirmation Mass, 6pm

Called to Care for the Needs of Others Whatsoever you do for the least of my people…Jesus asks us to care for the naked, the hungry, the thirsty, the sick and the imprisoned. Please consider helping Faith Formation support the Bountiful Backpacks Program. Our parish is providing food for 13 families in South County. Individually Packaged snacks needed: Granola or Cereal Bars, Oatmeal Packets, Breakfast bars, Pop Tarts, Pudding or Jello cups, Canned Fruit, Crackers (ex: Ritz, Saltines), Cheese (doesn't require refrigeration), Nuts and Raisins, Dried Fruit, Slim Jims / Other Foods Items we could use: Canned Meats (tuna or chicken), Tuna Helper, Lipton Rice or Noodles, Canned Vegeta-bles, Small Jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly, Ramen Noodles, Soups, Mac & Cheese, Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Pancake Mix and Small Syrup, Juice Boxes / Monetary donations accepted and appreciated to buy specific needed items. Hygiene Products also accepted: Shampoos & Conditioners, Toothbrush & Paste and Soaps

Faith Formation: Are you being called to serve? Plans are in

the making for Faith Formation 2016-2017. There are many opportunities to work with our parish youth: Vacation Bible School, Faith Formation classes, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Youth Group, Sacramental Preparation, Bible Study….email youth@olos.us with ideas and comments.

Children’s Worship Bulletin: We are pleased to offer our

young parishioners their very own activity bulletin. Each week-end, you can find a colored Children’s bulletin next to our stand-ard bulletins. This booklet will hold crosswords, coloring pages, word searches, puzzles, and more - all related to the Gospel. Pick one up – take a look. If your child would love to have an activity during or after church to fully engage all of their senses in the Gospel, I think this is it.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: CLOW will not be held on Sunday, March 27th. We are so blessed to have a children’s ministry program during our 10:30am mass. This allows us to meet with our youngest parishioners and bring the Gospel to them, on their level. Every child, aged 2 – 6 will enjoy our activities and lessons. Hope to see you there in April.

Parish News

Ministry Schedules

Mass Intentions

Mar 12-13 Offertory: Attendance: 430 Envelopes: $3,362.00 Loose: $2,878.00 *Poor Box: $ 361.04 Easter Flowers: $ 160.00 Bldg Fund: $2,502.00 Cemetery: $ 0 Memorials: $ 0 *The 3rd weekend goes to Little Sisters of the Poor.

Mon, Mar 28, 10:30 A.M.: Bernadette Ford † Tues, Mar 29, 10:30 A.M.: Violet & Joseph Thompson † Wed, Mar 30, 10:30 A.M.: Doris Englert † Thurs, Mar 31, 10:30 A.M.: OLOS Parishioners Fri, Apr 1, 10:30 A.M.: Special Intentions Sat, Apr 2, 5:00 P.M.: Jim Brincefield & Ronny Lee Hunt † Sun, Apr 3, 8:00 A.M.: Reggie Thomas † 10:30 A.M.: Jane Durkin & Margaret Mitchell †

Weekly Mass Intentions: Do you have someone you wish to remember with a Mass in their honor?

Do you have a special intention you are praying for? Please call the parish office with your prayer petitions.

Tuesday Adoration from

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Pray the Rosary With Us After Daily Mass

Apr 2,

5:00 P.M. Apr 3,

8:00 A.M.

Apr 3, 10:30 A.M.

L—C. Fuhrer L—A. Abell S—D. Abell S—Volunteer Now S—Volunteer Now C—Volunteer Now

L—Volunteer Now L—Volunteer Now S—H. Bonincontri S—J. Siegert S—Volunteer Now

L—T. Mastro L—Volunteer Now S—M. Nash S—B. Touzeau S—C. Touzeau C—Volunteer Now

M—E. DeRochie M—B. Fuhrer M—S. Herndon M—R.Hinkiemeyer

M—C. Conlyn M—E. Hollen M—M. Naumann M—P. Siegert

M—E. McAllister M—A. Merton M—F. Weis M—Volunteer Now

SPRING CLEANING? Remember we have a St. Vincent de Paul bin in the

back lower parking lot by the trailer. If you have any clothes, shoes, linens, towels or other dry goods

you may deposit them in the bins. No household goods please.

The bin is emptied twice a week.