1 Sunday, February 4, 2018 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE SUPER BOWL - A PASTORAL AND TEACHING PERSPECTIVE: The Super Bowl event each year is the

game of games in American Football. The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots are in this Sunday’s big

game. In a certain sense it is football’s liturgy of liturgies. The super gladiators of the sport, if you will, enter into mortal

combat with each other. All the superlatives in the language will get used up to describe the supermen of both teams as

well as the hype and hoopla around the event.

The word super is used to describe what is above the ordinary. In theology we speak of supernatural life or life that is

above the ordinary natural life. God’s life is super life - we call it grace. Jesus tells us, “I have come that you may have

life and have it more abundantly.” In the Mass the priest prays the following prayer when he puts a few drops of water

(representing our ordinary life) into the wine (representing God’s life) - By the mingling of this water and wine, may we

come to share in His divinity (the God life) who humbled Himself to share in our humanity (our ordinary life).

All of us are Super Bowl players because God, in Jesus, has given us a super life and is calling us to a super destiny

beyond our ordinary life and its limited life span. As we watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, let’s remind ourselves that we

are Super Bowl players because of God’s super life in us. The Super Bowl today, with all its hype and hoopla, is merely a

shadow of the real thing. However, it can be and should be a real reminder to us as a people gifted with the super-life of

the real Super Bowl contest. The contest between good and evil in our lives and in our world today is very pronounced.

As Super Bowl players on God’s team may we continue to move on to victory against the other team - the powers and

principalities of darkness. May our favorite Super Bowl team win today and let’s continue to play with God’s winning

team.

MARRIED COUPLES PRAYER ON THE OCCASION OF VALENTINE’S DAY: God, our Father, you created

man and woman to love each other in the bond of marriage. Bless and strengthen our bond in marriage and the bond of

all married couples. May our marriage become an increasingly more perfect sign of the union between the Church and

Christ, Your Son. Continue to increase our love throughout the joys and sorrows of life and help us to grow in holiness

all our days. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

AN INVITATION TO ALL MARRIED PERSONS: The annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance is being planned with

great attention by a core group of married couples in the parish. The theme this year is “The Great Gatsby/ Roaring

Twenties”. Tickets are $50 per couple and are available at the school and parish offices. Free childcare is provided by

LifeTeen for children who are potty-trained through 6th grade. This annual event is a wonderful gift to married couples

each year and seems to be very well received by those participating. Married couples… you deserve an evening out to

renew your friendship and call to marriage. Come to the 5:30pm Mass on Saturday, February 10th and renew your

marriage vows during the Mass and then participate in an evening of dining, dancing, and fun immediately afterwards in

the Parish Hall.

ANNUAL WINTER VISITORS RETREAT, MASS AND LUNCHEON: Welcome back, Winter Visitors! Please

join us for this special annual gathering on Tuesday, February 13th. We’ll begin at 9:30am for a time of reflection. Mass

begins at 11am, followed by a luncheon in your honor. RSVP by February 9th to the parish office at 747-1321. This

luncheon is for all winter visitors… if this is your first winter with us or your fifteenth, we’d like to welcome all of you.

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - LIVING OUR FAITH THROUGH ACTS OF CHARITY: Bishop

Weisenburger introduced the Diocesan Annual Appeal through a DVD presentation at all Masses this weekend. Our

parish goal is $163,340. Thanks to all who participated and helped us make 92% of our goal last year. Your pledge is

needed to help educate our future priests, provide meals to the needy, and prepare men and women to become ministers of

our faith. Please consider a portion of 5% to other charities of the annual tithing ideal to our Annual Catholic Appeal.

Now, more than ever, our Diocese needs your prayers and support. The spirit of generosity alive in our parish will help us

to reach this year’s increased goal, which challenges us to a greater generosity of spirit. Next weekend is commitment

weekend for the appeal.

FEED YOUR SPIRIT: Pray, reflect, and volunteer while experiencing the life of a 21st century monastic community.

Learn about monastic spirituality and how it can deepen your heart and transform your life. The contemplative nuns at

Santa Rita Abbey in Sonoita, AZ welcome you March 4-10, 2018. Interested? Contact Sister Pam at Santa Rita Abbey,

14200 E Fish Canyon Rd., Sonoita, AZ 8563-6545, 520-455-5595, or sracommty@gmail.com. Visit the website at

www.santaritaabbey.org.

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February 4, 2018 Mark 1:29-39

Why has Jesus come among us?

Mark narrates a day and a half in Jesus’ ministry this

Sunday. Jesus raises up Peter’s mother-in-law after He

preaches on the Sabbath in the Capernaum synagogue and

frees a man of an unclean spirit. After sunset, a new day

begins. Sick and processed people crowd His door. He

heals and frees them, repeating for many what He has done

for the two individuals. Early the next morning Jesus goes

out to pray. The disciples whom He sought out and called

only a day earlier now seek Him. In fact, they tell Him,”

everyone is looking for you.” Jesus sets off with them to

do in neighboring villages what He has done in Capernaum.

Peter’s mother-in-law responds to Jesus’ act of raising

her up by serving Him. She becomes a disciple who gives

herself. In fact, in this story the disciples and Jesus are

those who come to be served and Peter’s mother-in-law is

the model disciple. She does the same service Jesus twice

carries out in Mark’s Gospel when He feeds multitudes.

Peter’s mother-in-law is the first woman disciple in Mark’s

Gospel, but not the only one.

***How is Mark’s busy, energetic, and prayerful portrait

of Jesus like or unlike your own?

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Scripture Reflection

PEOPLE OF THE PASSION 6 Week Lenten Series: Tuesday’s, Feb 20 - March 27

9:15-10:45am ~ PAC Retreat Room

This Lent we invite you to join us for Scripture sharing on

people of the passion Take a look at people who

participated in some dramatic way in the suffering and

death of Jesus The sessions will be facilitated by Hank

Krzysik, Scott Wilson, and Laura Stehle To register or for

more information contact Laura Stehle at

lstehle@omosparish.org or 747-1321. Books optional, $10.

Catholic Health Professionals 2018 West Coast Retreat/Seminar

March 9-11

Mission Doctors Association will offer the

2018 West Coast Retreat/Seminar March 9-11 for Catholic

Doctors, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician

Assistants considering short-term mission service. This

will be held at Loyola Marymount University, Los

Angeles. This weekend is offered free of charge to those

considering serving at a Mission Hospital or Clinic. Visit

the website: www.MissionDoctors.org or call 213-368-

1872 for more information.

“How marvelous it would be if,

at the end of the day, each of us

could say: today I have

performed an act of charity

towards others” – Pope Francis

Our parish plays a vital role in

the work of the Annual Catholic

Appeal. We have an opportunity to act together as a

Catholic family and impact the lives of others throughout

the Diocese with selfless acts of love and generosity.

Your gifts and pledges impact our community by helping

provide meals to the needy, masses and communion

services for residents in nursing homes, hospices, and other

facilities, by supporting the diocesan programs and

services that share the teachings of the Church.

Please make your sacrificial commitment to the 2018

Annual Catholic Appeal. Bishop Weisenburger is counting

on the support of every parish family to meet our parish

goal.

“She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her

hands to the needy” – Proverbs 31:20

Thank you for your prayers, support and participation!

Text ACA to 41444 OR visit www.cathfnd.org/donate

MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP: 7 Week Bible

Sharing will be split into 4 sessions before Easter and 3

sessions after Easter. Sharing groups will start the week of

Feb 18 and end the week of March 11 (4 weeks) followed

by three more sessions the weeks of April 8, 15 &

22. Days, times, and facilitators are as follows:

Monday evenings, 7pm - Leti Lozano & Sand Zaspel

Tuesday evenings, 7pm - Pam Coonan

Wednesday mornings, 7:15am - Celia Wood

Wednesday evenings after Mass, 7:15pm - David &

Melinda Caballero

Thursday mornings, 9:15am - Jack Nisbet & Judy

Marcischak

Thursday evenings, 7pm - Greg Henderson

Saturday mornings, 9:30am - Alicia Reyes

Please call the parish office to register. Books are optional

for $12.

DID YOU KNOW …

We pass on our faith one to another, in a process called

catechesis. In this process we live convincingly and echo

the faith in our lives and words. At the heart of all

catechesis is the person of Jesus Christ.

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Liturgy & WorshipLiturgy & WorshipLiturgy & Worship Liturgy At A Glance!

Lyn Bulski at 305-3612 or Lbulski@ omosparish.org

PRIEST CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesday 6pm - 6:25 pm

Saturday 4pm - 5pm

Saturday 7pm - 7:30pm

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK

(In some instances, the optional readings may be used)

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10;

Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11;

Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40;

Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40;

Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19;

Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34;

Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11;

1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Feb 10 Liturgy & Worship Committee Meeting 7am

Feb 11 6th Sunday in Ordinary (ordered) Time

Feb 14 Ash Wednesday: 6:30am, 8:30am,

10am School Mass, 3:30pm, 6pm,

7:30pm (English in parish hall; español en la

iglesia)

Feb 16 Lenten Friday nights:

3:30pm Stations of the Cross

5:30pm Mass

6:00pm Soup and Sacrifice in parish hall

7:00pm Stations of the Cross

7:30pm Estaciones de la Cruz

Feb 10 5:30pm Cantor

Feb 11 7:00am Quiet Mass - No music

9:00am Praise Alive

10:45am Angels

12:30pm Jubilation

4:00pm Matices

6:00pm Cantor

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord

Consuelo Anguiano, Maria Valencia

Eucharistic Adorers Needed Sunday 1:00pm Tuesday 2:00pm

Wednesday 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 7:00pm

Our communal worship at Mass must go together

with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic

adoration in order that our love may be complete.

St. John Paul II

Gift Bearers Needed! The General Instruction of the

Roman Missal states:

Members of the assembly are NEEDED to present the gifts of bread and wine at the altar at each of our weekend Masses. You may choose to do this for an anniversary, birthday or on any weekend at all! Please consider signing yourself and/or your family up for one of the weekend Masses. During the week, there is a book in the church office in which you can sign up. During the weekend, the book is located behind the last pew by the flags. We would like to create a list of those who are willing to fill in on those occasions where no one as signed up. If you are willing to be placed on a list to be c a l l ed oc cas iona l l y , c on t ac t Lyn a t lbulski@omosparish.org or call 305-3612. Thank you!

“It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful.”

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Ministerios HispanosMinisterios HispanosMinisterios Hispanos LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Re 8:1-7, 9-13; Sal 132 (131):6-7, 8- 10; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: 1 Re 8:22-23, 27-30; Sal 84 (83):3-5, 10- 11; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: 1 Re 10:1-10; Sal 37 (36):5-6, 30-31, 39- 40; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: 1 Re 11:4-13; Sal 106 (105):3-4, 35-37, 40; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: 1 Re 11:29-32; 12:19; Sal 81 (80):10 -11ab, 12-15; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: 1 Re 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Sal 106 (105):6-7ab, 19-22; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mc 1:40-45

Grupo de Oración San Juan Pablo II

Se reúne cada lunes de 7-9pm en el centro de

actividades de la parroquia (PAC).

El Grupo de Formacion de la Fe

Para adultos reinicio ya sus sesiones!! Nos reuniomos

cada Miercoles de 7-9pm en el comedor del PAC.

“Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Information Session

Tuesday, Feb 6th, 6:30pm in the Church Come to the information session on Tuesday evening, Feb.

6th at 6:30pm in the church and learn more about this

extraordinary 10-day pilgrimage (June 14-23, 2018) to the

Holy Land. The excursion offers a complete itinerary for

$3,300 per person that includes round-trip airfare from

Phoenix, accommodation in first class hotels, breakfast and

dinner daily, all land transportation, daily Mass, expert staff

and professional guides, and much more. Come and see!

Estudiando, compartiendo y

orando con la Biblia

Este es un nuevo programa que se ofrece en

español en la parroquia y durante el cual juntos

aprenderemos a compartir y a orar con la Biblia. Te

invitamos a participar en el primer tema de 7 semanas:

Conociendo a Jesús. El evangelio según San Marcos será

nuestra lectura y utilizaremos como guía el libro

Conociendo a Jesús por Kevin Perrotta.

Día y Hora: Jueves de 7 a 9 PM

Fecha: Febrero 8 a Marzo 22, 2018

Lugar: Salón Scout Room del PAC (Parish Activity

Center)

Presentado por alumnos del curso del Instituto Bíblico

Católico del Sur de Arizona. Para más información y para

registrarse llame a María Quijada al 520-954-3168.

Winter Visitors Mass & Luncheon: Tuesday, February 13th ~ 9:30am-1:30pm

Welcome back, Winter Visitors! Please

join us for this special annual gathering.

This free Luncheon is for all visitors …

if this is your first winter with us, or

one of many years with us, we would

like to invite all of you. We’ll begin at

9:30am for a time of reflection. Mass

begins at 11am, followed by a luncheon

in your honor. RSVP by Friday, February 9th to the parish

office, 747-1321. PAC Retreat Rm & Dining Rm

The St. Vincent de Paul

Society

FOOD DRIVE

Next weekend, Feb 10th-11th

Great Gatsby

Valentine’s Day Dinner &

Dance

Saturday, February 10th

After 5:30pm Mass

Parish Hall

Ticket - $50 per couple

Includes dinner, dancing, fun

& childcare

Tickets available after all Masses this

weekend and at the

School and Parish Office

Sorry — No tickets sold at the door

Join us for a Roaring ’20s Good Time!

Registration for students in grades preschool to eighth grades now open! Call 747-1027 or visit www.omosschool.com for more information.

¡Ya están abiertas las inscripciones para los estudiantes de preescolar a octavo grado! Llame al 747-1027 o visite www.omosschool.com para más información.

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The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary will take

place at 6pm on Wednesday, February 7th. For

more information, please call 250-0242.

Pray For Those Who Seek Healing:

YOUTH Ministry

“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it

is your gift back to God.” Unknown

OMOS Life Teen Life Teen OMOS @OMOSTeen

Check out Teen Ministry on the OMOS Website!

omoslifeteen@slack.com

For information regarding youth ministry, teen programs or needs, please contact Kim Sisson, OMOS Youth Ministry... ksisson@omosparish.org (520) 747-1321

Wilma Wingert, Alvaro Santillanes, Sylvia Alegria,

Maria Zamora, Maryanne Reed, Zachary John,

Heidi Taylor, Barbara Markert

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary will take place in the

PAC Rm #2 on Thursday, February 8th at 7pm.

Ladies Guild Meeting PAC Scout Room

Monday, February 6th at 11am All ladies are welcome!

January 27-28, 2018

$12,552.65

DON’T MISS THIS!!! Talent Show Thursday February 8th! 6:00 pm

1st Prize: $100 Cash, 2nd: $50 Amazon 3rd: $20 Target

4th & 5th: $15 Starbucks

All Parishioners and Friends... Help support our teens and enjoy amazing talent!

Donations accepted.

All 8th Graders invited to help!

Steubenville West Catholic Youth Conference July 13—15th, 2018

This is an amazing conference for all High School Teens and current 8th graders. Teens participating in Youth Ministry

meetings and ongoing fundraising events will have minimal costs. All others will be $250

per teen. If you missed the initial meeting last week,

please contact Kim for information ksisson@omosparish.org

High School Teens meet every Sunday

12:30pm Mass

We will eat from 1:30 - 2:00pm

and meet until 3:30pm!

Meet new friends...or bring them!

HS Teens and 8th graders meet every Thursday

6pm Snacks, 6:30 – 8:15pm Meet

8:15pm Adoration, 8:45pm Benediction

It is that time again!

Stand Up for Kids Family Service/Outreach Opportunity

Saturday, February 17, 2018

10:00 - 11:00am OMOS Parish Hall

Strong Catholic Families has asked the Director of

Outreach to share a little about the work she does with

teens on the street and how we can lend a helping hand.

After the presentation we will be making hygiene and food

packets for youth on the streets. Families of all ages are

welcome to attend and take part in this outreach

opportunity. Your R.V.S.P. to Laura Stehle 747-1321 or

lstehle@omosparish.org helps us in our planning but walk-

ins are welcome.

Your help in donating some items needed for Stand Up

for Kids is greatly appreciated! Items can be dropped

off at the Parish Office:

Pop Top Cans of Ravioli or Packages of Tuna

Small bags or packages of Crackers or Chips

Capri Sun or Juice Boxes

Granola or Protein Bars

Fruit Cups or Fruit Snacks

Individual Packs of Trail Mix, Slim Jims® or Nuts

Toothbrushes, Travel Size Toothpaste and Floss

Small or Travel Size Shampoo

Lip Balm or Chapstick®

Deodorant

Shaving Cream

Feminine Hygiene Items

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

9:00 am - Strong Catholic Families - PAC/Scout Rm

2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5

9:15 am - Spragg Faith Sharing - PAC/Retreat Rm

11:00 am - Ladies Guild General Mtg - PAC/Scout Rm

7:00 pm - Alienated Catholics Anonymous- PAC/Rm #1

7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion - PAC/Scout Rm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

5:30 pm - Cursillo Group - Church/Family Rm

6:00 pm - RCIA/POF Classes - PAC/Dining Rm

6:30 pm - Holy Land Pilgrimage Info Mtg - Church

7:00 pm - Grupo Planning Mtg - PAC/Rm #2

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:30 am - Golden Agers Card Playing - PAC/Dining Rm

9:30 am - Drawing Closer to Christ - PAC/Rm #2

9:30 am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - PAC/Retreat Rm

6:45 pm - Lectio Divina - PAC/Retreat Rm

7:00 pm - Hispanic Ministry - PAC/Scout Rm

7:00 pm - Drawing Closer to Christ - PAC/Auditorium

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8

6:00 pm - Teen Talent Show - Parish Hall

7:00 pm - OLOG Rosary - PAC/Rm #2

7:00 pm - Conociendo a Jesús - PAC/Scout Rm

7:00 pm - Clase de Bautismo - PAC/Auditorium

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

4:00 pm - Baptismal Interviews - Kino Conference Rm

6:30 pm - Holy Hour - Church

7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group - PAC/Rm #1

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

8:00 am - RCIA Retreat - PAC Dining Rm/Retreat Rm

5:30 pm - Lenten Sales - in front of church

6:30 pm - Valentine’s Dinner & Dance - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

All day - Lenten Sales - in front of church

9:00 am - Strong Catholic Families - PAC/Scout Rm

2:00 pm - Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe - PAC/Scout Rm

THIS WEEK'S MASS SCHEDULE: If you would like to

present the gifts of bread and wine at the Mass offered for your

loved one, please sign up in the Gift Bearer Book behind the last

pew in the back of church.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

7:00 am - John Paha+

9:00 am - Agnes Otramba+

10:45 am - Dolores Costello+

12:30 pm - Purita & Max Krug+

4:00 pm - Hispanic Ministries+

6:00 pm - Lois Sherwood+

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5

6:30 am - Souls in Purgatory

8:30 am - Laura Garcia+

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

6:30 am - William Burroughs+

8:30 am - Souls in Purgatory

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

6:30 am - Sylvia Mounts

*8:30 am - Donald Cecil (Birthday)

6:30 pm - Anointing Mass

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8

6:30 am - William Palamine+

8:30 am - Souls in Pugatory

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

6:30 am - William Palamine, Jr.+

8:30 am - Dan Yersavich, Sr.+ & Dan Yersavich, Jr.+

1:45 pm - Staff/Faculty Mass

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

8:30 am - Jose Pedro Gutierrez+

5:30 pm - Josephine Farson+

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

7:00 am - Salidad Sanchez+

9:00 am - Tara Watts+

10:45 am - Mary Helen Moreno+

12:30 pm - Edward Gradillas+

4:00 pm - Freddie Valenzuela+

6:00 pm - For priests & religious

*School Mass (when school is in session)

Anointing of the Sick on the first Wednesday and Friday

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Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic

Family 12-week groups have begun at St. Odilia

(Mondays), SS. Peter and Paul (Tuesdays), and St. Pius X

(Wednesdays) but there is still time to participate in one of

these groups. Cost of $25 per person includes all materials

for 12 weeks. Groups close after the third week and group

size is limited, so reserve your space now. Sorry, no child

care available. Call Felicia Klein at 425-6529, or email to

csdtucson@yahoo.com. Registration forms are available in

the parish office or online at www.diocesetucson.org/

catechesis-and-family.

LAST DAY TO GET YOUR TICKET! "Magnificat's

Valentine Brunch, February 10th. New Location: 49ers

Club House, 12000 E. Tanque Verde, New Time: 10 am -

12:30 pm. Guest Speakers Matt & Kimberly

Marchesseault. Full Buffet Brunch, Prayer, Praise and

Sharing, Cost $20.00, For ticket purchase, Contact Gloria

237-7060, your Parish Rep, or any Catholic Bookstore.

Ticket sales close Feb. 5th.

Prayer Healing Ministry Seminar

Sat. February 17 - 9:15am to 1pm

Parish Activity Center - Scout Room

Praying Healing Ministries will be holding a powerful

FREE seminar to heal physical, spiritual and

emotional wounds from the past.

Call or text Norma Morrison 471-1022

Doors open after 8:30am Mass

Free refreshments

A HUGE “Thank You”

to the Knights of Columbus

Council #5133

for preparing the delicious pancake

breakfast for Catholic Schools Week!