The Bishops of Ohio Announce the Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. It takes effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June 5-6, 2021 - LINK
2019 - 2020 Annual Report Our Lady of Sorrows - LINK
Beacons of Light Introductory Information - LINK
Beacons of Light - Letter from Archbishop Schnurr - LINK
Our Lady of Sorrows Bulletins - LINK
Homilies - LINK
Follow the link below to see the map of parish families.
Mass Schedule:
4:00 pm - Saturdays
10:00 am - Sundays
8:30 am - Mondays & Tuesdays
Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion:
9:00 am - Thursdays & Fridays
Confessions: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 6:30 - 7:00 pm or by appointment.
**There will be NO Confessions on Wednesday, December 1 - instead, join us at 7:00 pm for an Advent Penance Service at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 222 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, Ohio.**
CLICK on Links below for Mass Readings
November 28 - 1st Sunday of Advent
December 5 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
December 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 12 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
December 19 - 4th Sunday of Advent
December 25 - Christmas
December 26 - Feast of the Holy Family
January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Janury 2 - Solemnity of the Epiphany
January 9 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Sunday Masses Can Be Viewed LIVE from Our Lady of Sorrows
Beginning the weekend of August 7 & 8, 2021 only the Saturday 4:00 pm Mass will be Live Streamed
CLICK HERE for the LIVE STREAMING Page
Worship Aides for each of the Masses are available on the Live Streaming Page
Katerina Minerva Kitty Cat sitting waiting for Mass to start.
Alternatively, you can also view Masses at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral at the times listed below at this link: LINK
Mondays - Fridays at 7:00 am
Sundays at 11:00 am
Tune in to Catholic Programming anytime with EWTN on TV or Online at this: LINK.
Stewardship
Did you know you that you can make your contributions to Our Lady of Sorrows electronically? Once a month, on the 5th of every month, funds can be transferred from your bank account electronically.
Simply download the form and mail it to the Parish office. You will need to enclose a cancelled check for verification of routing numbers.
IMPORTANT: When submitting routing numbers on the form, be sure that you copy them from a CHECK and NOT a Deposit Slip. They are different numbers.
You can also mail in your contribution envelopes and other donations that you would normally be putting in the collection basket. Make all checks payable to Our Lady of Sorrows and mail to:
Our Lady of Sorrows
330 Lebanon Street
Monroe, OH 45050
Finally, you can also have checks sent automatically from your bank to the parish on a regular basis. Contact your bank for details.
Mass Times
Sunday: 10:00 am
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am
Communion Services:
Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am
Confessions: First & Third Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:00 pm or by appointment.
**There will be NO Confessions on Wednesday, December 1 - instead, join us at 7:00 pm for an Advent Penance Service at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 222 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, Ohio.**
Staff
- Rev. Paul Gebhardt, Pastor
- Rev. Stephen Lattner, OSB, Parochial Vicar
- Jack Schaefer, Deacon
- Chris Baumgardner, Director of Religious Education
- Ava Bertsch, Business Manager
- Bob Drusky, Office and Technology Manager
- Patrice Prebles, Bulletin Editor
- Karen Redmond, Pastoral Associate
- Joe Scarpa, Maintenance Worker
- Joe Whatley, Director of Music Ministry
Parish Council
Members at Large
Patrick Barker
Kathleen Beene
Marie Giffen
Jennifer Hall
Alison Harig
Steve Morgan
Betty Quigley
Sr. Anne Schulz
Chuck Stelzle
Ministry Representatives
Cecilia Bosticco
Chris Hurley
Michelle Currin
Angela Peterson
Paul Kavaulaskas - K of C
Daily Bible Verse
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 5, 2021
- Sunday: Bar 5:1-9 / Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3] / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6
- Monday: Is 35:1-10 / Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. Is 35:4f] / Lk 5:17-26
- Tuesday: Is 40:1-11 / Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 [cf. Is 40:10ab] / Mt 18:12-14
- Wednesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1] / Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 / Lk 1:26-38
- Thursday: Is 41:13-20 / Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8] / Mt 11:11-15
- Friday: Is 48:17-19 / Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12] / Mt 11:16-19
- Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 / Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4] / Mt 17:9a, 10-13
- Next Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a / Is12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6] / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18
2021 Harvest Celebration
More Information
Links
The Seven Sorrows (seven dolors) of Mary
The Prophecy of Simeon – Luke 2:22-35
The Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt – Matthew 2:7-23
The Loss of Jesus in Jerusalem – Luke 2:41-50
The Meeting along the Way to Calvary – Luke 23:26-32
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus – John 19:25-42
The Taking of the Body of Jesus from the Cross – Mark 15:42-46
The Burial of Jesus in the Tomb – Matthew 27:59-61