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Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass:
Saturdays at 4:30PM and Sundays 7:30 AM , 8:45 AM and 11AM
Daily Mass:
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Pastor's DeskThe Second Vatican Council re-invigorated the sense that all the baptized, both the laity and the hierarchy are called to be active participants in the saving mission of the church. Pope Francis has taken steps to make this desire of the council a reality in the everyday life of the church. In pursuit of that, he is seeking to introduce a process called “synodality” into the life of the church at all levels.
SYNOD
Synods are commonly understood to be meetings most often of bishops to consider specific topics of interest in the life of the church. And so they are.
Pope Francis wants to bring back some of the original meaning of Synod as “walking together.” He wants to expand synod beyond bishops’ meetings to a style of the church at all levels by which the People of God journey together, gather in assembly and listen to one another in order to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Father wants us as the entire People of God to listen together to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church and to dream about the Church we are called to be. Here is the call to participation from the Vatican Office of the Synod.
“A call for the involvement of all who belong to the people of God – laity, consecrated and ordained – to engage in the exercise of deep and respectful listening to one another. This listening creates space for us to hear the Holy Spirit together, and guides our aspirations for the Church of the Third Millennium.
Participation is based on the fact that all the faithful are qualified and are called to serve one another through the gifts they have each received from the Holy Spirit. In a Synodal Church, the whole community in the free and rich diversity of its members, is called together to pray, listen, analyse, dialogue, discern and offer advice on making pastoral decisions which correspond as closely as possible to God’s will. Genuine efforts must be made to ensure the inclusion of those at the margins or who feel excluded
Pope Francis has put in place a process we will go through by various means in the next few months. I think it is safe to say that to a certain degree, that style is already part of who we are at OLOS. Yet even with committed lay leadership, robust input on surveys for our parish plan and outreach to those in need and care and respect for others in a very diverse community, improving listening skills is always a worthy goal.
Earlier this month, I had a conversation with Cardinal Sean and with Fr Blaney, the Priest Personnel Director. At that time, I indicated to them my intention to assume Senior priest status in June of 2022 upon completion of five years of ministry here at OLOS. I chose to communicate this now rather than later because it is the time of year when the personnel apparatus of the Archdiocese begins its considerations for next year.
SENIOR PRIEST
Senior priest is more or less another term for retirement. I will have options like living full or part-time in my own home and having a lighter schedule without the responsibilities of being pastor.
This decision is driven entirely by the limitations of advancing age. I couldn’t begin to tell you what my time here in Sharon and all of you have meant to me. Perhaps over the next months, the opportunity to elaborate on that blessing a bit more will present itself.
~Fr Frank
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Service Opportunities
There are many service opportunities. Please click HERE to see what ways you can help your community.
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Prayers For The Sick & Deceased
Sick:
AJ Quetta, David Bowlby, Sarah Glover, Andrew Conneely, y Rosemary Mulvihill CSJ
Deceased:
Fr. Jerry Hogan, Fr. Vincent "Vinnie" Doolan, Nelson Rebello, Sarah Danca, Gerardine Young, Mary Nelson, Victor Dowdell, Rosalie Hebler, Frank Sestak, Kevin Earley
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ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Click HERE to view our Annual Report.
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WelcomeThank you for visiting Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Sharon, MA. We hope you will explore the various features of the website and get to know what Our Lady of Sorrows is all about. We have approximately 1,000 families who are members. At the center of all we do is Sunday worship, a joyful event with a warm atmosphere. We are committed to grow in our faith and to the Lord through serving the needs of others. If you are new to the parish, please register here. We are happy to welcome you and hope for your active participation.Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:30am to 12pm
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Masks
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 111 sections 31 and 104, the Sharon Board of Health adopts a health mandate effective August 23, 2021, requiring face coverings for all persons at all times when inside public spaces or private spaces open to the public. This mandate applies to individuals aged two years and over except where an individual is unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability. If a customer refuses to wear a face mask or cloth face covering for non-medical reasons, a business may decline entry to the individual.
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Today's Readings
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Zoom Bible Study
All are welcome to join our Zoom Bible Study on Wednesday from 10am to 11am.
The group, which meets weekly, includes and welcomes sisters and brothers of other faiths. Our examination of the biblical text honors the bible in both the Hebrew and Christian traditions.We are currently reading Exodus.
For more information email Lynn Jacobs at the parish office at ljacobs@olossharon.org.9-22-2020
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Resettle Afghans ~ Volunteer, Donate
Houses of Worship in Sharon are coming together to help Afghan refugees resettle here. OLOS is part of this interfaith effort and we are seeking a parishioner to serve as liaison to the town-wide Coordinating team. Also, we are looking for additional volunteers to help with the many needs this effort will want to meet.
If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please call the parish office at 781-784-2265 or email us at parish@olossharon.org.
If interested in donating, send checks to the parish office at 59 Cottage Street or drop in the collection basket noting Afghan on the memo line.