Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church & School

Parish Services

Parish Council Commissions

Below is a list of all of the commissions, committees and ministry teams.  For questions, please contact the Parish Office at 747-1321.

PARISH COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
Parish Council Member - Work with pastor and pastoral staff to develop and monitor parish ministries. (Four year term)

1. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FORMATION COMMISSION
Adults
Commission Membership*
    Plan, monitor and evaluate all forms of Christian education within the parish
Adult Catechumenate Core Team+
    Helps plan and facilitate RCIA, POF and adult Confirmation
Couple-to-Couple Marriage Prep.
    Prepare engaged couples for marriage
GIFTS/M.O.M.S. (Faith Sharing)
    Small faith communities facilitator, leadership role, etc.
JustFaith
    30-week adult faith formation program on social justice
Retreat Board Ministry*
    Overseeing and supporting all retreat experiences at Our Mother of Sorrows
RCIA Sponsor (adult)+
    Sponsor someone journeying towards church membership
Rosary Making
    Make rosaries for mission and parish use
Single Parent Project+
    Fellowship and enrichment for single parents
Young Adults+
    Faith sharing activities for adults ages 18-35
Weekly Prayer Group
    Various styles of prayer and meeting times

Children and Adolescents
Catechist; Teaching Assistant+
    Teach religion to children ages 4-6th grade
Children & Youth Catechumenate+
    Prepare older children for the sacraments (W.C.C.)
Confirmation Program+
    Assist students preparing for Confirmation on Sunday
Sacrament Receptions
    Set up and serve at Sacrament Receptions
Vacation Bible School+
    Week long program that helps children grow in faith while having loads of fun
Youth Ministry+
    Plan or assist in programs and activities for parish teens, young adults and junior high

2. OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS SCHOOL BOARD/COMMISSION
OMOS School (contact Principal) +
    Office/Lunch/Classroom Volunteer
OMOS School Board* (contact Principal)
    Consultative group to Catholic School Administrator

3. CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMISSION
Commission Membership*
    Plan, coordinate, evaluate all forms of community building and charity/justice activities with the parish
Community Building Ministry Area
Welcoming Committee
    Fosters hospitality in the Parish through the Ministry of Greeting at the Church doors & other activities
Parish Fiesta Committee+
    Plans and produces the annual Parish Fiesta (a weekend of friendship, fellowship, great food, and live entertainment.
Ladies Guild
    Brings together women who desire to follow Christ more closely within their own state of life
Seniors Group
    Meet every Wednesday from 9:30am to 2:00pm for fellowship and playing cards
Community Health & Caring Ministry Area
Stephen Ministry+
    Prepares individuals to minister as spiritual & pastoral care-givers for those in need during times of distress
MOSES
    Hosts luncheons for families following a funeral
St. Peregrine Ministry Holds Masses to pray for those with cancer and to promote the veneration of St. Peregrine
TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith/HIV/AIDS Network) Fosters HIV awareness and hosts a hot lunch and social opportunities for HIV+ persons
Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound+ Takes Holy Communion to the homebound
Bereavement Support
    Offered twice a year for those who have experienced the death of a loved one
Health Care Ministry & Parish Blood Drive Volunteer services by nurses & health care professionals; recruit donors, assist in Parish blood drive
Parish Counseling & Legal Assistance Provides limited assistance to those in need of professional counseling or legal help
Charity & Outreach Ministry Area
St. Vincent De Paul Society Provides emergency food boxes and other aid
Casa Maria Outreach Sandwich making for the Catholic Worker House; collection of donations of clothing, etc.
Primavera Group Supplies meals to the homeless
Charity & Outreach Ministry Area
JustFaith
    30-week program addressing social justice and change through reflections, study, prayer and community
Haiti Project
    Provides support for the people of Haiti
Peregrinos Juntos
    Prays for solutions to immigration & border issues; sponsors the sale of JustCoffee
Habitat for Humanity Raises money & builds houses for the needy
Detention Ministry Brings Holy Communion, prayer, and Scripture services to those incarcerated
Pima County Interfaith Council (PCIC) Builds power for actions in the pursuit of justice
The Blessed Nuno Society+
    Operates projects for orphaned children in Agua Prieta, Sonora and other mission locations
Consistent Life Ethic
    Treasures life in all its forms and honors the dignity of all human persons

4. LITURGY AND WORSHIP COMMISSION
Commission Membership*+
    Plan, coordinate, evaluate parish liturgical activities
Altar Servers Assist the priest-presider at weekend Masses - Grades 4 and up
Art & Environment Help to provide seasonal decor for liturgical environment
Eucharistic Adorers
    Give specific prayer time for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cenacle Chapel
Eucharistic Ministers
    Distribute hosts and cup at Masses: weekend and weekday
Family/Children Liturgy Committee
    Plan for family/children’s Masses - 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:45 AM - Meets quarterly
Hispanic Ministry
    Each Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Lectors (Ministers of the Word)
    Proclaim Scripture at daily, weekend Masses
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
    Greet, welcome, help seat participants at weekend Masses and Holy days
Gift Bearer Ministry
    Represent the parish at weekend Masses
Sanctuary Upkeep Laundering linens, caring for vestments, cleaning the church
Teen Liturgy Committee+
    Each Sunday at 6:00 PM - Meetings monthly
Choirs
5:30 PM Cantors
    Tuesday evening rehearsal
9:00 AM Praise Alive Choir (Contemporary) Tuesday evening rehearsal
9:00 AM 1st Sunday Angel Choir (Children) Tuesday afternoon rehearsal
10:45 AM Laudate Choir (Traditional) Tuesday evening rehearsal
10:45 AM 3rd Sunday Angel Choir (Children) Tuesday afternoon rehearsal
12:15 PM Jubilation (Contemporary Ensemble)
    Weekday evening rehearsal
4:00 PM Matices (Contemporary Spanish) Tuesday evening rehearsal
4:00 PM Guadalupanas (Traditional Spanish) Tuesday afternoon rehearsal
6:00 PM Jammin’ for Jesus (Teens) Sunday evening rehearsal

5. HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Finance Committee*
    Direct overall financial activities of the parish
Human Resources Committee/Lay Ministry* Identify, develop and support parish lay leadership
Parish Endowment Trust* Work toward long-term financial stability of the parish
Weekend Money Counters+ •Count regular Offertory collections

6. BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE COMMISSION
Commission Membership*
Mechanical repairs
Carpentry
Painting
Electrical
Plumbing
Grounds/landscaping


*Discernment Process

Note Safe Environment Policies: Our Mother of Sorrows, in accordance with the Diocese of Tucson, safe environment policies, has made a commitment to do everything possible to prevent abuse and violence against our children and vulnerable adults. Our Parish Compliance Plan requires all volunteers to attend a safe environment training program and fill out an application for volunteer ministry.

+Ministry involving children, youth, and vulnerable adults will require you to be fingerprinted as part of a background check.