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"Christ has no body now on earth but yours; no hands but yours; no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which the compassion of Christ must look out on the world. Yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which He is to bless His people."
-- St. Teresa of AvilaOur Catholic faith calls us to serve, to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, offering works of mercy to our brothers and sisters within our homes, our parish, our community and our world.
Our Lady of Sorrows offers various opportunities to learn and grow through service. From volunteering on a summer mission trip, to getting involved with the Christian Services Commission, to taking part in a one-day service opportunity, there are many places for YOU to use your gifts to bring Christ to others and to encounter Christ in the world.
Check out our service opportunities below, and consider signing up for one or more. This list will be updated throughout the year as dates and times are determined, and as more service opportunities are available.
Links to electronic permission slips can be found on the Sign Up Genius page (linked below with each service opportunity). Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius first, and then have a parent/guardian of the participant complete a permission slip. (Permission slips are only required for opportunities that take place off OLOS's campus).
If you are interested in taking a leadership role and facilitating one of the opportunities, or if you have any questions, please contact Monica LaFond, at 781-784-2265 or at mlafond@olossharon.org.
If you are a Confirmation student, you should complete a Service Reflection Form in order to reflect upon your experience and receive credit for having taken part in it. -
Service Opportunities
Notice re the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the need to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, our usual in-person service opportunities are not happening. However, there are other ways you can help others in our community during this time of great need.
Continental Breakfast Item Donations Needed for MainSpring House
We are collecting continental breakfast items for donation to the MainSpring House in Brockton, which provides shelter and meals to homeless men, women and children. We need muffins, bagels, cereal in individual serving containers, yogurt in single servings, bread and juice. Donations should be dropped off in the Bullock Center anytime Monday, October 25 or before noon on Tuesday, September 26. Please click here to sign up.
Warm Sock Drive
The Christian Services Commission, in collaboration with the parish, will be collecting warm socks for men, women and children during the week of October 16-24 for donation to the East Boston Food Pantry. There will be bins labelled "Socks for East Boston" located in the church alcove with the Cross. The East Boston community was hard hit by hospitality-industry layoffs during the pandemic and is still working its way back. The Food Pantry has operated for five years and serves more than 400 families every week. It opens every Tuesday to provide bags of food and other supplies for all those who enter the doors. They strive to provide a sense of community to those affected by hunger, homelessness, and difficult life circumstances, while offering the humane treatment and compassion many struggle to receive in their everyday lives. We thank you so very much for your support. -- The Christian Services Commission
Volunteers Needed for Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid, a part of Brockton Interfaith Community, is looking for a few volunteers to help with their food distribution program. Shaw’s in Canton has agreed to donate bakery goods to this cause. The baked items need to be collected on Friday mornings any time before 12 PM. These goods then need to be transported to Restoration Church, 661 Center Street in Brockton and arrive there at 10 AM on Saturday. If you know anyone who would be willing to be on call for either the Friday morning collection or Saturday morning delivery, please call Jeanne-Marie Brookfield at 617-571-0832. Thank you.