Ministries
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Director of Music: Cathy Toney - 410-257-5210 - cantatoney@comcast.net
Our music ministry consists of cantors, adult choir, children's choir and various instrumentalists who play on special occasions.
Our cantors sing at the 5:00 Mass on Saturday evening with a rehearsal prior to Mass at 4:30. We can always use additional voices.
Our adult choir is open to anyone Grade 9 in high school through adult. We sing at the 11:00 Sunday Mass and rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00. We sing at all the special liturgies throughout the church year. In addition to planning a trip to Ireland this spring, we also travelled to Rome in 1998 and sang for the Pope. We welcome new voices to join our choir family.
The children's choir sings at Christmas Mass and rehearses only seasonally. It is open to children Grades 2-5.
If you play an instrument and would like to perform at special liturgies, please contact Cathy. [top]
Mary T Lerch
The Community Relations ministry is responsible, among other things, for our Holiday Sharing program which provides gift baskets of food and angel tree gifts for children to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. [top]
Ann Devine - 301-261-9347 - anndeliasd@aol.com
The Dominican Order is a family, composed of faith-filled men and women in a multitude of circumstances and geographic locations throughout the world. All are called to serve the Lord in a special way, following the path of our Father, St. Dominic.
Our Dominican Third Order chapter meets in the rectory of OLOS on the third Thursday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. The four pillars of Dominican life are, prayer, study, the apostolate and community life. We study and pray so we can know God better, love Him more, and serve Him by taking the fruits of our studies to people in the community. We love The Church because Christ founded it, and we are faithful to its teachings. Charity is great love for God and of neighbor and it is the very spirit of the Dominican Order. Our love for God is shown through acts of spiritual and corporal mercy. Our love and concern for our members takes place at our monthly meetings when we pray, study and share. If you think you would like to know more about us, call Ann Devine and come to our next meeting. [top]
Ann Devine - 301-261-9347 - anndeliasd@aol.com
The last Eucharistic Adoration in the spring is May 26, 2009. After the summer hiatus it will be taken up again on September 8, 2009
As Catholics, we believe that Our Lord is truly present in the Eucharist, and Adoration is a special way of adoring Him. Grand Knight: Larry Giglio - 410-530-0779 - Larry@olos.us
We have Adoration of the Blesses Sacrament here every Tuesday from 9 am to 3 pm from September through May. This ministry of love and prayer has been going on for over ten years and is the source of many blessings we have received here at Our Lady of Sorrows.
Because The Lord cannot be left alone during this Exposition, we ask that all visitors sign in at the back of the main entrance at the time of their visit. We have 15 core members who attend every week but we need more people, even if it is just for a short while. Won't you come and spend some time with Jesus? [top]
Membership Director: Bill Pierson 410-867-2419
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your won faith; it s about protecting and enhancing your family life. Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life.
Squires are boys aged 10 to 18. for more information about the Squires program please call the parish office 410-867-2059 or email DeeW@olos.us. [top]
The Liturgical Ministries include: Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers and we are always happy to welcome and teach new volunteers. We would also like to begin a new "Greeters" ministry in which people and families of all ages would greet parishioners as they enter the church for Mass. Please contact Mary Catherine Haines if you are interested in joining this new ministry. [top] Jackie Lauer - 301-855-5362 - jhlauer@comcast.net
Mary Catherine Haines - 410-867-1941 - MCHaines@olos.us
Renee Brennan - ReneeBrennan@GMail.com
This program allows parents and care-givers of pre-schoolers to meet together in the hall once a week for the adults to interact and the children to play together. The activities for this group are self-generated by the needs of the group. In the past it has included book discussions, guest speakers, story tellers for the children, bible study and prayer activities. Mommy and Me is open to all members of the community. . Volunteers are needed to play with the children. We invite “grannies”, older adults who would like to play with the children, to volunteer. You do not have to commit to every week. At this time Mommy and Me meets on Wednesday mornings 10-12. There is no charge and no pre-registration. [top]
Ann Devine - 301-261-9347 - Anndeliasd@aol.com
Call Ann Devine 301-261-9347 for more information, or you can register by calling the Rectory, 410-867-2059. [top]
Director of Religious Ed.: Mary Catherine Haines - 410-867-1941 - MCHaines@olos.us
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The Religious Education department provides for family faith formation allowing families to engage in activities that help make the Kingdom real in their own lives. It also establishes avenues of formal religious education for grades pre-K through 10. First Communicants are generally in the second grade or above and Confirmandi tenth grade and above.
Bible Studies and Book Clubs are offered for adults.
Vacation
Volunteers of all ages and skills are needed for the many programs offered. We always need teachers and helpers in the classrooms, help with Stone Soup Sunday, office work, making calls, mentors, etc. Training is available for those interested in teaching. Contact the Religious Education office 410-867-1941 ext13 or MCHaines@olos.us to see where your talents can best be used.
Faith Formation also includes outreach to the poor. Everyone should be giving some time and talent to the poor. Stone Soup Sunday is held once a month to make sandwiches and soup for the poor. We collect cereal for Sarah’s Place. We also support Relay for Life and Bread for the World. We are open to other projects too. [top]
President: Jackie Lauer - 301-855-5362 - jhlauer@comcast.net
The OLOS Women's Guild is comprised of women who are willing to help the parish while enjoying the company of other women.
Would you like to help with the dinner in October, make candy in November, be part of the Breakfast with Santa and Secret Santa Shopping in December, help with Bingo, First Communion, Confirmation or Priest Appreciation Day in the spring or funeral receptions during the year?
Join us at any meeting or give Jackie Lauer a call or send her an email.
Not able to attend meetings but would like to help during evening or weekend events, just give us a call and we will let you know when help is needed during those times.
Membership is easy, helping is a little harder, but both are always greatly appreciated! [top]
Mary Hauer - 410-206-7242 - MaryH@olos.us