Weekly bulletin - Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic

Our Lady of Sorrows &
St. Louis Catholic
Churches
st
Feb 22, 2015
1 Sunday of Lent
Sunday:
Feb 22
Stroud 8:40 a.m. Rosary 9 a.m. Mass
Chandler
9:30 Choir practice
10 a.m. Adoration 11 a.m. Mass
The Rite of Election for the RCIA candidates
at the Cathedral in OKC. To be blessed by Archbishop
Coakley.
Wednesday:
Feb 25
8 a.m. Mass
6 p.m. Youth Choir
6 p.m. CCD
Thursday:
Feb 26
8 a.m. Mass
Saturday:
Feb 28
10 a.m. Parish Lenten Retreat
with Fr. Charles Buckley
Sunday:
Mar 1
Stroud 8:40 a.m. Rosary 9 a.m. Mass
Chandler
9:30 Choir practice
10 a.m. Adoration 11 a.m. Mass
RCIA 12:15 – 1:15
Monday:
Mar 2
6:30 Mass
7 p.m. Altar Society Mtg
Offertory:
Sunday Offering & Tithes $1,585.00 Candle Offerings $19.00
Insurance $10.00 Hall Building Fund (Cookies) $80.00
Defray Cost of Palms $60.00 2nd Collection (For the Poor)
$249.00
Birthdays: Feb 23 – Jeffrey Terronez, 27 – Megan
Miles & Donovan Williams, 28 – Tyler Lyon &
Derik Melson
February 28, 2015 - The Oklahoma
Fellowship of Catholic Men will be
hosting the 19th Annual Catholic Men’s
Conference, “In the Father’s Footsteps” on
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Embassy
Suites Conference Center in North Norman,
Oklahoma. For years, men have been
coming to this day of learning, reflecting and fellowship…walking
away with encouragement and enlightenment that we are able to be
men of faith in our families, with our friends, and in our work
locations. We learn through the talks how we can be better
husbands, dads, step-dads, sons and grandfathers. The conference
entwines Sacraments and sacramental traditions into the day’s
events with opportunities for Reconciliation administered by the
priests of the Archdiocese and the opportunity to celebrate the
Eucharist with our very own Archbishop Coakley at the close of
the conference.
Our theme for this year’s conference, “Forged by Grace,”
continues our venue of building and sustaining solid relationships
in our daily lives. We have 4 great main session speakers that will
provide us with the right tools to persevere and thrive in our faith
journey. The cost for all the day’s activities (including lunch,
snacks, beverages and admission to all presentations) is $55 prior
to February 2nd and $65 from February 3rd through on-site
registration. High School students can register anytime for $29.
College Students can register anytime at $39. More info on our
speakers and agenda can be found in the brochures, or online at
www.catholicmen.net, or call Allen Smith at 405-249-7705.
HUNGERING FOR THE
JOURNEY - Join our parish
community - and more than 13,000
Catholic communities across the
United States - in a life-changing
Lenten journey with CRS RICE
BOWL. Pick up your family's rice bowl available in entrance. Also
available, Prayer Intentions to integrate into your liturgical
celebrations. Remember your Lenten sacrifices change lives.
Parish Lenten Retreat: February 28, 10:00 a.m., concluding
with Reconciliation beginning at approximately 2:00pm.
Father Charles Buckley from St. Gregory's Abbey in Shawnee will
be presenting a Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.
The morning session will be on the Humility of Lent and the
afternoon session will be on the Joy of Lent. A light lunch will be
provided. The Retreat will conclude with opportunity for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome. Please preregister
with Ann Grim (405-240-7328) so that we will be able to have an
accurate number for the lunch.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------The date for this year's Woman of Achievement Luncheon is
March 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Parish, 211 N. Porter,
Norman. Registration will be from 10:00 am to 10:45 am in the
Parish Center, 421 E. Acres, located one block north of the
church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will
follow in the Parish Center. Archbishop Coakley will be
presenting each WOA with her medal. Because of restricted space
at the St. Joseph Parish Center, the CRCCW has
limited reservations to seven guests this year. The cost for the
luncheon is $20. Please notify Camilla at 258-2822 or e-
mail camillaschu@aol.com no later than Tuesday
March 10 if you would like to attend.
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WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
If ever a person could make a silk purse
out of a sow’s ear, our OLS WOA can.
She is a delightfully innovative, keenly
insightful and exceptionally creative
woman who takes pleasure in turning
something ordinary into something
extraordinary. She has a natural gift to
see things from a deeper perspective –
in both the physical and the spiritual
sense, in an almost ethereal way. As
for leisure time, she is an avid reader and enjoys collecting old
Christmas books. Her joy for photography is another outlet for her
creative expression as it beckons her to capture in one flash, those
once-in-a-lifetime moments of daily life, or catch just the right
light on one of those awesome-inspiring revelations of God’s
glorious handiwork. Floral design is yet another delight for her.
She is a peace maker, a problem solver, and a wise soul by
nature -- her loving, caring heart automatically reaches out to
others-- to encourage, to assist in whatever way, to help work
through the tough times --- in the good times – she shares her
happy spirit, infectious laughter and genuine goodwill for all. She
is a source of strength, encouragement and constancy to her family
~ an awesome wife and mom, a favorite aunt among her nieces
and nephews, and a treasure to behold among her friends.
She was born April 19, 1958 to parents Arthur and Alberta
Roberts. Sadly, her father passed away in 2013. She and her 2
sisters and brother were raised in south OKC. In the 10th grade her
family relocated to Bethel Acres and she attended school there
until her senior year. After graduation she attended Seminole Jr.
College, then went on to the University of Central Oklahoma,
earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Commercial Art with a minor
in Journalism. While working part-time as a student at the CR
Anthony Department Store in Shawnee, she met a handsome
young man who would become her husband on October 11, 1983,
and is her lifetime sweetheart. At the time they married, she was
working for the Department of Education in OKC and Rick was
working as Manager for the Murcer Family Jewelry Store in
Chandler.
God knew the kind, loving, dedicated and caring parents they
would be when on December 14, 1994, a special child was born to
them, whom they named Josh. Josh was diagnosed with autism.
Darla set out on a mission and became a passionate Autism
Awareness Advocate. She attended seminars, classes, and
workshops – educating herself about autism diagnostics and the
cutting edge teachings of UCLA’s then clinical psychologist, Dr.
Ivar Lovaas. She set up numerous workshops and learning
programs through the years, and continues to provide home
schooling for Josh. She remains very active in walk-a-thons and
fundraising to promote Autism Awareness. Without question, the
center of the universe in Rick and Darla’s life is Josh - the most
precious gift they have ever received.
In 1997 they purchased Murcer’s Jewelry Store from the
Murcer family and have owned and operated this enterprise ever
since. The store is a happy place for patrons, and as one would
expect, every holiday Darla adds her special sparkling dab of
decorum to light up the store.
She is a convert to Catholicism and embraces the Church, and
this parish in particular, as God-treasures in her life. The love she
has for our parish family is evidenced by her ever-ready
willingness to give unselfishly of herself, her time and her talents.
She is currently serving as the fundraising chairperson for the Altar
Society and in years past, served as Secretary. She is a member of
the Remembering Team and a Calling Captain for the Prayer
Chain. She has spent untold hours helping cook meals or making
ambient and festive décor a reality for occasions of celebration.
Her tireless efforts, creative prowess and flare for making a space
glisten have on many occasions made an otherwise drab and lackluster parish hall light up like sun dancing on the water!
Today she is the SPARKLE of the moment. Today, we give
her our sincerest thank you, our appreciation and our love! Today I
could not be more proud to present to you the 2015, 51st Our Lady
of Sorrows Woman of Achievement -- Darla Melson.
March 6th, Friday 4:30 to 7 p.m.
FISH FRY Fundraiser
Menu: Fried Fish, Cole Slaw, Fries, Beans,
Corn Bread, Dessert & Tea or Lemonade.
$7 / person Dine-in or Carryout.
Parish Hall. All proceeds to the Building
Fund.
On March 8, 2015, our parishes will take up an Archdiocese
collection for the annual National Black and Indian Mission Office
Collection. Archdiocesan support for this collection helps build
the Church in African American and American Indian
communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious
education programs and archdiocesan ministries depend on your
generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Though
grant funds from the Mission Office, the archdiocese was able to
establish an Office of Indian American Catholic Outreach to allow
Deacon Roy Callison, Coordinator to work with parishes
throughout the archdiocese. The approved Mission Office Grants
for 2015/2016 archdiocesan programs total over $50,000, which
will also provide support for programs in two archdiocesan
parishes (Corpus Christi, OKC and St. Patrick, Anadarko), St.
Gregory Abbey and the Oklahoma Benedictine Institute Home
Start program. Please consider a generous contribution on March
7 and 8, 2015. For more information, please go to:
http://blackandindianmission.org/.
Summer internship available to work with
Catholic Charities and the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development to increase awareness about
poverty in the US, promote Catholic social
traditions and build bridges between poor and nonpoor communities. Must be Catholic, available for
summer, and able to attend all-expense paid
training May 27 - 29. Applications due by March
13. Low-income and bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Contact Becky VanPool at 405-523-3003 or
bvanpool@catholiccharitiesok.org to apply.
National Black and Indian Mission Collection
On March 7 and 8, our parishes will take up an archdiocese
collection for the annual National Black and Indian Mission Office
Collection. Archdiocesan support for this collection helps build the
Church in African-American and American Indian communities
from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs
and archdiocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help
them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Through grant funds from
the mission office, the archdiocese was able to establish an office
of Indian American Catholic Outreach to allow Deacon Roy
Callison, coordinator, to work with parishes throughout the
archdiocese. The approved mission office grants for 2015/2016
archdiocesan programs total more than $50,000, which also will
provide support for programs in two archdiocesan parishes
(Corpus Christi, OKC and St. Patrick, Anadarko), St. Gregory’s
Abbey and the Oklahoma Benedictine Institute Home Start
program. Please consider a generous contribution. For more
information, go online to http://blackandindianmission.org/.
New evangelization summit in OKC
The North American New Evangelization Summit will be live
streamed to Oklahoma City on April 24-25 at the Catholic Pastoral
Center with speakers such as Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. James Mallon
and JoEllen Gregus. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
Register at www.newevangelization.ca.
Life of the Party gala
Birth Choice of Oklahoma’s Life of the Party
gala is Saturday, March 28, at 6 p.m. The
fundraiser includes dinner, an auction and
dancing at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country
Club. Contact Barbara at (405) 606-8428.
Feb 22 Greeter – Linda Smith
- First Sunday Of Lent
Refreshments
Maria Avers, Kathleen Martin, Betty Keating
Sacristan
Debbie Beloncik
Gift Store
Betty Keating
Altar Servers
Ashley & Kim Wade, Sylvia Randolph
Lectors
1 - Andy Beloncik 2 - Debra Beloncik
Responsorial
Dolores Conway
Ushers
Gene Holleman & Chuck Schumacher
Gift Family
Beloncik family
Eucharist
Bob Hoban, Shirley Holleman, & Sylvia
Randolph
2nd Collection
For the Poor
St. Louis
Greeters
Agnes Stewart
Altar Server
Emily
Lector
Charlie Collis
Gifts
Babinecs
Ex Ord Comm Min
Monica & Gary
Second Collection
For the Poor
Mar 1 Greeter – Marty Pena
Refreshments
Mark & Sandi Miles, Marilyn Moore &
Vicky Jarvis
Sacristan
Sylvia Randolph
Gift Store
Kendra Miller
Altar Servers
Little Family
Lectors
1- Bob Debbie 2 - Keith Crall
Responsorial
Charlie Nichols
Ushers
Mark E Melson & Jeremy Gibson
Gift Family
Bledsoe Family
Eucharist
Shirley Holleman, Sylvia Randolph & Barbara
Smith
2nd Collection
For the Poor
St. Louis Mar 1:
Greeters
Bob & Dot
Altar Server
Maggie
Lector
Samantha
Gifts
Terrones family
Ex Ord Comm Min
Charlie & George
Second Collection
Food Pantry
Mar 8 Greeter – Gwen Pool - Daylight Saving Time Begins
Refreshments
Kendra Miller, Sylvia Randolph & Tita Little
Sacristan
Marfreda Christy
Gift Store
Carol Wooden
Altar Servers
Bill, Cheyenne & Jessi Martin
Lectors
1st – Betty Keating 2nd – Pat Hoban
Responsorial
Larry & Gary
Ushers
James Grim & Jimmy Grim
Gift Family
Bolz Family
Eucharist
Sylvia Randolph, Barbara Smith & Linda Smith
2nd Collection
Black & Indian Missions
St. Louis Mar 8
Greeters
Altar Server
Lector
Gifts
Ex Ord Comm Min
Second Collection
Elaine
Emily
Charlie Collis
Ashley, Hunter, Maddie
Elaine & Trudy
Food Pantry
Mar 15 Greeter – Beth Nichols - Youth
Refreshments
Dolores Conway, Debbie Beloncik, James
Conway & Daisy Folsom
Sacristan
Bety Keating
Gift Store
Jeanette Haley
Altar Servers
Chase, Miranda & Ladonna Williams
Lectors
Youth
Responsorial
Youth
Ushers
John Miller & Allen Smith
Gift Family
Youth
Eucharist
Barbara Smith, Linda Smith & Raymond Smith
2nd Collection
For the Poor
St. Louis Mar 15
Greeters
Dolores
Altar Server
Maggie
Lector
Cyndi Lepley
Gifts
Samantha & Emily
Ex Ord Comm Min
Monica & Gary
Second Collection
For the Poor
March 17 :
Mar 22 Greeter – Linda Smith
Refreshments
Vickie Shea, Rosie Crall & Joce Bledsoe
Sacristan
Linda Smith
Gift Store
Joyce Fondren
Altar Servers
Auston & Jordon Sharp, Allen Smith
Lectors
1st – Gary Bledsoe 2nd – Larry Lenora
Responsorial
Pat Hoban
Ushers
Kevin Terronez & Rick Melson
Gift Family
Bookout Family
Eucharist
Linda Smith, Raymond Smith & Manuel
Anthony
2nd Collection
For the Poor
St. Louis Mar 22
Greeters
Altar Server
Lector
Gifts
Ex Ord. Comm Min
Second Collection
Agnes Stewart
Emily
Trudy
Emily & Samantha
Charlie & George
For the Poor
Mar 29 Greeter – Grim Family
Refreshments
Joyce & Don Fondren, Rose Marie Bouska, &
Mike & Marfreda Christy
Sacristan
Tita Little
Gift Store
Sandi Miles
Altar Servers
James Grim, Ethan Norman, John Anderson
Lectors
1st – John Miller, 2nd – Kendra Miller,
Narrator–Larry Lenora, Voice–Bob Debbie
Responsorial
Shirley Broderson
Ushers
Mike Christy & Tony Jarvis
Gift Family
Bouska Family
Eucharist
Raymond Smith, Manuel Anthony & Gary
Bledsoe
2nd Collection
For the Poor
St. Louis Mar 29
Greeters
Altar Server
Lector
Gifts
Ex Ord Comm Min
Second Collection
Dolores
Maggie
Charlie/Trudy
Samantha & Emily
Monica & Gary
For the Poor
Lenten observance:
Who must fast? – All Catholics who are
between the ages of 18 – 59. The
obligation ceases when one begins their
60th year.
Who must abstain? – All Catholics who
are 14 or older.
What does fasting mean? – The
observance of fasting means that those
obliged may take only one full meal on the day of fast. Two
lighter meals (not equal to another full meal) are permitted if
necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs. Eating
solid foods between meals is not permitted.
What does abstinence mean? – The law of abstinence forbids the
eating of meat; Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat.
Other voluntary acts of self-denial are encouraged during this
penitential season.
Can anyone be dispensed or excused from fast &/or
abstinence?
Individuals with just cause may be dispensed by a priest. Those
who are ill or have similar serous reason are excused from the
observance of fast & abstinence. Catholics are reminded that they
should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation and if
they do so, they then need to compensate with prayer & other
voluntary acts of penance.
Fr. Jim Mickus
Rectory 258-1239
P O Box 543 (mail)
Church & Hall 258-0010
409 Price Ave.
Fr. 405-396-8132
Chandler, OK 74834
email:james_mickus@sbcglobal.net
Deacon Rusty Wooden Cell - 405-761-4965
Maria Avers RN, FCN Parish Nurse C 405-612-3777 H 865-2636
Our Web page address is www.ourladyofsorrowschandler.org
Please pray for:
February
Eva Davis
Joe Dobry
Paul Edgemon
Thomas Hartley
Josh Melson
Joshua Sherwood
John Sparks
Vivian Wayland
January
Nancy Fialkowski
December
his 2 children
Kelly Folsom
Don Fondren
Anna Gillespie
Chelsea Williams
Payton Williams
Terry Bahm &
Please contact Sandi Miles at 826-2975 to be added or removed
from our prayer list.
February 22, 2015 - First Sunday of Lent
The waters of Baptism make us part of the new covenant in Christ.
But the bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us that
“there is a fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of
Baptism. . . that people place their gifts, their resources — their
selves — at God’s service in and through the Church.”