DECEMBER 29, 2019 NOTES FROM THE PASTOR Fr. Mark Brauer, Pastor Today, we gather together with family and friends to celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. This feast continues Fr. Paul Graney the Christmas season when we recall Associate Pastor the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, we find ourselves in the presence of Fr. Derik Peterman the powerful mystery of the Incarnation Associate Pastor and we are reminded of just how much God loves us and all the people of the world. OUR VISION As our parish anticipated Christmas, To know Christ and I was very much moved to see the different ways our parish community reaches out with love to one and another, our neighbors and to those in to make Christ known need. Your response to the needs of others shows in a tangible way Christ’s love for those who grieve the death of a loved one and the poor and homeless M in their name, Thank You! Also, it is clear that many countless gestures of generosity take place here each and every day and they are an expression of your deep faith and love. The light of Christ’s love confronts the darkness of poverty, prejudice, hatred and illness through the goodness and love of our parish community M this love is their hope. Those in need can most perfectly see themselves as precious children of God when they look into the loving heart of a neighbor who cares. When we join our hearts, inspired by the Christmas light of Christ, we proclaim the joy and the power of the Kingdom of God. This is the privilege and the responsibility of the Church. This is our mission M to bear the light of Christ’s triumph into the darkness of life in this world. The surge in charitable works during this holy season intensifies the light of Christ in the world. Just as we light evergreens and candles during this Christmas season, so our sacrificial loving toward the poor and suffering brightens the earth. Communities can and should be judged based upon the care they extend to the least. Using this standard, Our Lady of Sorrows is truly a light in the Lord. I am joyful to serve this effort with you and to give voice to what you had done and continue to do so well M shining the light of Christ upon a darkened world. May the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, be a light shining in the hearts of all believers today and throughout the coming year. Blessings to you and your families! Peace. Fr. Mark Brauer 2 3 4 5 6 7 JOIN US SǙǗǞ UǠ Nǟǧ UǠ SǙǗǞ Emmaus Small Group Information Meeting The OLS Bowling Team is seeking students in January 8, 2020 7:00 PM, Family Center grades 58 who are interested in joining our coed teams Have you ever wanted to connect more closely with The season begins in January. Matches are on your neighbors in the pews? To be part of a small Saturdays and the team will practice once a week faithsharing, faithforming group? on a day and location to be determined. No A small group might be right for you! experience is necessary and everyone is welcome! Please contact Jason Zewatsky at This informational meeting will share the program [email protected] with questions or to “strike” up a conversation about joining the vision, answer any questions and help you discern team! the possibility of getting involved. Find out more and view our promo video at www.olsorrows.com/esg/ Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2020 January 26 N February 1 8 Financial Peace Are you in debt? Or maybe you just don't know where your money is going each month? Are you worried about not being able to save as much as you would like? Have you tried to budget in the past, but don't stick to it? Would you like to be more generous with your money and help others, but just Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is invited to our Grief Support Group here at Our don't know if you could ever be in a position to do nd th that? Lady of Sorrows. We meet on the 2 and 4 Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Living in the present and planning for the future is Office Conference Room. Our next meeting is hard when you’re still paying for the past! There is a January 14, 2020. better way! Join ourFinancial Peace Universityclass, For more information contact Sharon Williams and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for at [email protected] or call the Parish the future! Start the New Year off with a plan for Office at 248.474.5720. peace!Interested? Join us atOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church startingWednesday, January 8, GǢǙǕǖ SǥǠǠǟǢǤ 2020. Classes are held at 7:00 PM in the South Hall. St. Vincent de Paul News The St. Vincent de Paul Society, Email Michelle Power at [email protected] on behalf of our neighbors in with questions or sign up at fpu.com/1105529. need, would like to thank those who so generously supported us SVDP in the past year. Should you have questions about the SVdP Society, or would like to consider joining our conference, please contact Nancy Rancour at [email protected]. 20192020 Becoming Catholic Schedule Sessions take place on Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Family Center. Parishioners are welcome to attend. Date Topic Speaker 12/29/2019 Christmas Break N N/A No Session 1/05/2020 The Eucharist Fr. Paul Graney 1/12/2020 Matrimony & Holy Sharon Williams Orders Fr. Derik Peterman 9 Saturday, Jan. 18, MLK, Jr. Day of Service (for High School Students). Join hundreds of young people from all over the Archdiocese as we descend on Detroit to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in a massive Day of Service on January 18! We will leave Sorrows about 8 AM Reserve your spot for the 2020 Steubenville and return around 3:30 PM. Lunch is included. Youth Conference! Deadline to sign up with MTS is Jan. 4. Call 248.536.1235. Service Hours, of course! OLS teens (currently in 8th12th grade) are invited to share in a powerful weekend at a legendary RǕǗǙǣǤǕǢ Nǟǧ RǕǗǙǣǤǕǢ Steubenville Youth Conference, held at Franciscan University in Ohio. OLS teens who’ve attended 33333333333333 in the past say they wouldn’t miss it! It’s a weekend of inspiring speakers, Eucharistic adoration, HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ YǟǥǤǘ HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ energizing music, fun and fellowship with over Friday, Jan. 10, 6:308:30 PM in the gym, 2,000 other Catholic teenagers from across the Capture the Flag in the Dark with Glowsticks. country. It’ll change the way you think about your faith, and fuel that faith like never before! Free! RSVP by Jan. 3 with your paperwork. No socks, tennis shoes only. Call 248.536.1235. When: July 1012, 2020 Who: Rising 912th graders & newly graduated Friday, Jan. 24, from 6:308:30 PM, GAMES in HS seniors as of summer 2020 the Youth Room. Quickpaced tictactoe, Giant Cost: $218 for the conference (includes meals Jenga, Spoons and more! Come and have fun and housing in dorms) plus up to $70 for trans- and be a kid! FREE! portation, tshirt and snacks. We are working hard to find ways to keep this additional cost JǢ. HǙǗǘ YǟǥǤǘ HǙǗǘJǢ. much lower. Details about all Junior High and High School Events Deposit: $40 at time of registration; balance are on the Sorrows website: olsorrows.com. Select “Grow in Faith” then “Jr. High Youth Ministry” or “High due in March School Ministry.” We are currently working on transportation options and will communicate the final cost to all registrants once determined. Email Karla Dorweiler at [email protected] ASAP to put your name on the list and get instructions for paying your deposit. You can also reserve your spot with a deposit online at https://olsorrows.eventbrite.com/ . Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 45 at all the First come, first served. Transportation options will Masses, ALL missionaries to the Catholic determine the size of the group. If we are limited Heart Work Camp AtHome, Away Camp or by space, we’ll take teens in the order of receipt of the deposits. International Camp sell stock to help offset trip costs! If you plan to stay with me after the 1 PM Questions? Contact group leader Karla Dorweiler Mass and return before the 5:30 PM Mass, let at 248.470.0179 or [email protected]. me know so I can plan. I’ll provide lunch on Sunday so you won’t go hungry. If you can’t Would you like to help us get to Steubenville make it, a parent must fill in for you. For down next summer? time, feel free to bring phones, homework, etc. If you would like to make a monetary donation toward transportation costs, our group tshirt and JǢ. HǙǗǘ ̂ HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ other expenses, please contact Karla Dorweiler Sunday, Jan. 5, after the 9:30 and 11:15 AM at 2484700179 or [email protected]. Any Masses, Youth & Young Adult Ministry contribution will aid in keeping the cost low for Showcase in the Church Lower Level. See families to give their teens this incredible faith Holy and Heavenly’s Inaugural 2020 Puppet filled experience! Show! Come and support this awesome junior high ministry and learn to hear the Gospel message in a whole new way! They especially Keep Your College Student like to hear from former puppeteers! Check out Plugged Into the Faith our Youth & Young Adult Displays and photos from this past year! Have some popcorn and buy To connect your child to Catholic campus ministry M stock in the summer Away Mission Trip with visit http://www.newmanconnection.com/.