THE SOLEMNITY OF SS. PETER AND PAUL JUNE 28, 2009
- Bulletin File (document missing)
Readings for the Week of June 28
Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19; Gal 1:11-20;
Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34;
2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Mt 8:28-34
Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29
Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17; or, for
Independence Day, any readings from the
Mass “For Public Needs,” nos. 882-886, or
“For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891
Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, June 29, 2009
7:00 Vincent Presta - Family
8:00 Ann Kindziora - Karen Wojtasik & Ann Luba
12:10 William & Madeline Strub - Family
TUESDAY, June 30, 2009
7:00 Jodie Hilbrich - Mary Ida Martone & Family
8:00 Robert Vincent - Nicholas Carideo
12:10 Joseph Marsili - Family
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009
7:00 Mabel Fried - Fred & Evelyn Fried
12:10 John Zinzella - Joe & Irene Zinzella
THURSDAY, July 2, 2009
7:00 James Dilla - Paul Vojtek Family
12:10 Rose Buto - M/M J. Kozak
FRIDAY, July 3, 2009
7:00 Mary DeMonte - Daughter
12:10 Anthony “Tony” Kovac - Ray Galla
2:00 Presque Isle Rehab &
Nursing Center -
Prayer Service
SATURDAY, July 4, 2009
Fourth of July
9:00 For All Those Who Have
Served and Are Serving
Our Country
SUNDAY, July 5, 2009
7:30 Shirley Bosner - Family
9:00 Mary DeMonte - Daughter, Virginia
10:30 Albert Reidel - M/M Joe Clement
12:00 Parishioners
4:30 William Loesch - Mom, Dad, & Sister, Michele
SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Major Tom Carr - Mom, Dad, & Sister.
CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Robert & Nicholas Helmer - Bernie Helmer.
Saints of the Week
Monday Ss. Peter & Paul
Tuesday The First Holy Martyrs of the
Holy Roman Church
Wednesday Blessed Junipero Serra
Friday St. Thomas
Saturday St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Year of the Saints
Weekly quote:
The Angelic Salutation is a rainbow in the
heavens, a sign of mercy and grace which
God has given to the world.
Blessed Alan de la Roche (1428-75)
Stewardship Reflection
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine economy” of stewardship — “The relief of others ought not to impoverish you; there should be a certain equality. Your plenty at the present time should supply their need so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.”
2 Corinthians 8:13-14
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK – A.J., Anthony, Mark & Joann Allen, Audrey Amidon, Connie Andrzejewski, Steven Arblaster, Letty Bailey, Anthony Barber, Marie Barron, Bernard Bauer, Veronica Beer, Filomena Blackman, Nancy Boorum, Nancy Boothe, Dolores Brady, Barbara Bruno, Louis & Helen Bruno, Nicholas Bruno, Andrew Buczynski, Samuel Burns, Sue Bunting, Shirley Burroughs, Terri Buzanko, Dolores Campbell, Peter Campisano, Louise Cannarozzi, Kathi Carlson, Anabelle Carone, Ray Church, Elaine Cleary, Anthony Clemente, Debra Clemente, Jim Coates, Jeffrey Coleman, Mary Coniglio, Eleanor Connelly, Yvonne Coon, Leonard & Mary DeLuca, Constance Depowski, Danny Downs, Helen Drapcho, Ron Drew, Ramona Dunn, Sheila D’Uva, David Erickson, Matthew Feehley, Gary Finney, Joe Fontecchio, Evelyn Fried, Susan Ghisson, Lori Gonzalez, Gloria Grandy, Lili Grumblatt, Nina Grumblatt, Irene Hansen, Katherine Harrison, Gloria Haynes, Billy Helinski, Jr., Grace Louise Horner, Helen Huzinec, Anna Iglehart, Irene Izbicki, Joe Jordano, Amanda Juchno, Karen Renee Kallis-Grieden, Richard Karle, Scott Keefe, Pat Klein, Gloria Knouse, Jeff Kochel, Kathy Krochalis, Luke LaLonde, Ruth Loesch, Kathy Loomis, Cathy Luschini, Robin Maciak, Meghan Madigan, Rose Majczyk, Kristen Mangold, Madison Mantarro, Frances Maries, Gloria Marinelli, Michelle Marinelli, Navin Mathur, Paula Mayer, Andrew McCallion, Georgann McCoy, Robert McDermit, Brian McLaughlin, Ernest Mello, Kenzie Miller, Sarah Miniger, Donna Mitchell, John Monticello, Sharon Morey, Rick Muller, Gerry Nawrocki, Tyler Notarianni, Mary O’Connell, George Opron, Kristina Orlando, Joe & Sophie Osiecki, John Reigel, Albert Rensel, Norm Rieger, Rebecca Rolph, Toni Ruggles, Norma Ryen, Joe Sanfratello, Janice Schau, Peggy & Bob Schmitt, Rich Schroeck, Jennifer Schuster, Mary Ann Schwabb, Zachary Seib, Adelia Seimet, Carmela Serafin, Matthew Serafin, Becky Shafer, Mary Lou Silverthorn, Frank Slurkanich, Paul Snell, Alexa Sonney, Donna Spangler, David Strubel, Marcia Sutter, Rita Swaney, Kelly Sweeney, Antoinette Tarbosso, Hunter Tenney, Jessie Tucker, Helen Twargoski, Alice Trost, Robert Urraro, William Walsh, Rhea Weindorf, Drew White, James Wilds, Mary Zielonis, and J.
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED - Please pray for Daniel Ul, brother of Barbara Burns; and for Dolores Fiedler. May their families find hope and consolation through their faith in the resurrected Lord.
A Stewardship of Sharing
Week of June 14, 2009
This Week Year to Date
Amount We Need $ 18,460.00 $923,000.00
Amount Received $ 15,249.60 $904,718.96
Over/Short ($ 3,210.40 ) ($ 18,281.04)
Thank you for your support.
From the very beginning, our faith tradition has been littered with people who were “on the go.” Think for a moment; Abraham, Moses, Jesus, St. Paul, Mother Teresa, and so many others. Our faith is full of people who are not allowed to sit still.
Today, I would like to pay tribute to one of those people of faith whom the Bishop has called to move on.
Bishop Trautman has appointed Fr. Tom Brooks as the new Pastor at St. Jude the Apostle Church effective July 8, 2009. Regrettably, his selection as Pastor of St. Jude Church is our loss. We cannot overestimate the value of his contributions to Our Lady of Peace. He has brought a spiritual and scholarly approach to his tenure as our Pastor.
Many of you are familiar with Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” It is a popular book often given to graduates or people that are changing jobs to encourage them to aim high in life. At the end the author tells the reader, “Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day!” And then comes the line I like most; “Your mountain is waiting.”
Ten years ago, the mountain that was waiting for Fr. Tom was Our Lady of Peace Parish; a parish wonderfully served by its previous Pastor, Msgr. Daily. Upon Msgr. Daily’s retirement, the parish welcomed Fr. Tom who picked up where Msgr. Daily left off and directed our parish’s growth. In those ten years, Fr. Tom approached the mountains he faced, the challenges presented by overseeing one of the largest schools in the diocese and serving 2700 families, with tireless commitment and caring leadership.
Fr. Tom not only moved mountains placed before him in the administrative duties as Pastor, but helped us, his parishioners climb mountains placed before them. He has helped people face the mountain of despair in a lonely parishioner, the mountain of pain of one who is ill, and the mountain of sadness of one who has lost a loved one.
One of Fr. Tom’s most rewarding achievements was in resurrecting the scouting program at OLP. Today we have the largest active group in the French Creek Council, one of the largest in the Erie Diocese, and the only one to win a National Award this year. Our Diocesan Catholic Committee is a “Quality Unit” for the 4th year in a row. In the 10 years that Fr. Tom has been Pastor at OLP, he has helped 8 young men achieve Eagle Scout, which is the top scouting accomplishment for youth and takes a tremendous effort over many years to reach.
On a personal note, Fr. Tom has welcomed Deacon Ralph, Deacon John Mang, and me, entrusting to us many of the rituals which are shared by priest and deacon, giving us the opportunity to preach and most of all, helping us to grow spiritually.
Fr. Tom has answered God’s call to go to Our Lady of Peace, has met the challenges and now he has been asked once again, to meet new challenges at St. Jude. Today, at 9:00AM, marks Fr. Tom’s final Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Although we are saddened to see Fr. Tom leave, we wish him the best as he continues his journey of priesthood at St. Jude.
How do you say good bye to a dear friend?
Fr. Tom, we don’t say goodbye. Rather, we say how much we appreciate your time spent at Our Lady of Peace. Please accept our gratitude for all you have done for your parishioners and may God’s love and grace be with you.
So, the parish community with one voice hails:
Oh, the places you’ll go! Today is your day, your mountain is waiting!
May the peace of Christ be with you. Deacon Tony
Are you in a Small Faith Group or a Why Catholic? Group…
And are you interested in deepening your experience? The National Alliance of Parishes Restructuring into Communities (NAPRC http://www.naprc.faithweb.com/) will hold its annual international conference at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, in Harborcreek, PA, July 23rd to 25th. The keynote speaker is William Huebsch, author of Whole Community Catechesis in Plain English.
The cost of the full conference is $200. The Erie Diocesan Endowment Fund has committed to paying this entire fee for all Our Lady of Peace members who would like to attend.
This is an exciting, awesome, and unique opportunity for small faith groups and Why Catholic? Groups! Please plan to attend.
For more information and registration materials, contact Laura Drapcho in the Religious Education office, 838-9983, laura.drapcho@olp.org or Sister Nancy Fischer, SSJ, the local NAPRC contact at the Erie Diocese at 824-1217. Registrations due by July 1st.
The deadline to register for the OLP golf outing is quickly approaching. The event will be held at Lakeshore Country Club (5950 Lake Shore Drive, Erie) on Monday, July 13. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. An American BBQ dinner will take place at 2:00 p.m. The outing will be a 4 person scramble format. However, we don’t want anyone to miss out on this fun-filled opportunity. Men and women, groups of all sizes are welcome. We will make accommodations for individuals or bring your own foursome. Deadline for registration is July 1. You do not have to participate in the outing to enjoy the BBQ dinner. For more detailed information, please pick up a brochure/registration form at the doors of the church, in the church office, or contact Lisa Ann Wenner, Director of Advancement at 838-3548 or
lisaann.wenner@olp.org and she will be happy to send the information to you either via e-mail or US mail. The brochure is also available on the church website: www.olp.org. Proceeds from the outing benefit OLP School. If you can not participate in the outing, but would like to donate a prize for the raffle or be a hole sponsor, please contact Lisa.
Attention
Ministry Schedules Ready
Ministry schedules, for July, August, & September are ready to be picked up in the vestibule.
Please remember that, from now on, theses schedules will not be mailed if they are not picked-up.
First Friday Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday, July 3rd, from 7:30AM to 3:00PM, in Mary’s Chapel.
Our Lord Jesus welcomes you to spend time with Him, meditating on the final events of His earthly life.
Needless to say, His outpouring of love and grace will be yours in His holy presence.
God bless you!
OLP Environment & Art Committee Meeting
We are very grateful to and excited about the many people who have expressed an interest in the newly expanded OLP Environment & Art Committee and we are looking forward to welcoming more. All who have attended our first organizational meetings and all who are interested in this committee on any level are invited to attend our next meeting. We will meet Monday, June 29th, at 7:00pm in the church meeting room. We will continue our discussion about the church vestibule and its impact on our worship space and further explore the creation of the core design committee. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Debby Holmes at debbysshop@gmail.com or at 838-6306 (after 7:00pm).
The OLP Athletic Association
are looking for the following coaches
for the upcoming season:
Girls Varsity Basketball
JV Boys Basketball
JV Football
Anyone interested, please contact
Tim Robbins, 450-8452.
BANN II
Phillip Krott / Kimberly Miele
BANN I
Matt Celtin / Tracey Moryc
Basketball Open Gym
Basketball open gym every Sunday and Tuesday from 7 to 9PM at OLP gym.
Anyone entering 9th grade in the fall and older are welcome.
Organized by Coach Jack Holland
Thank you for your generosity in last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection. Because of you, Pope Benedict XVI will be able to help millions of people around the world quickly and effectively. In 2007, the United States was responsible for almost one-third of worldwide proceeds for this Collection. Your important contributions are truly helping the Holy Father to make a difference for those most in need.
OLP Seniors Group
The OLP Seniors Group will meet on
Thursday, July 2nd 1:00 PM
Hoss’s West 26th Street
Chinese Auction
Please call Nancy, 833-6294, for more information.
Come, join us, and share in good times!
Happy July 4th
Become a reader for one week
Please consider becoming a volunteer reader to a child for Hooked on Books! at the Neighborhood Art House this summer. The lunch hour session runs from 12:05 - 12:35. The first week session begins June 29th and continue each week through week 5 ending on July 30th. To register, either call 871-7422 or register online at www.hoberie.org and click on “become a reader.”
The Neighborhood Art House, operated by the Benedictine Sisters, is located at 201 East Tenth Street and serves inner-city children. Readers are asked to commit to only one week where they will be matched with a child to share their time and love of reading which will benefit the child by becoming “Hooked on Books!”
Volunteers in the past have included business people, judges, college students, homemakers, high school students, a lt. governor, a U.S. Congressman, a PA State Senator, bankers, interns from GE and many other caring people. Come and make a difference in the life of a needy child this summer by giving your time.
Gleaners Needed!
What is Gleaning?
Gleaning is the second harvest of a crop. Local farmers are generous enough to let our volunteers pick and gather their leftover fruits and vegetable to give to member agencies in our region.
When is help needed?
June through October, Monday-Saturday. We will do everything to accommodate your schedule.
How do I get involved?
Call Samantha Lynch at
814-459-3663 × 108, to find locations near you.