Pastor Fr. Binu Joseph

(906) 360-7328

Deacon

Robert Hamen

Secretary

Kathy Lahti

(906) 932-0174

Religious Education

Alison Schlag

(906) 932-1708

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Diocese of

Marquette Website

www.

dioceseofmarquette.org

All Saints

Catholic Academy

106 S. Marquette St

Ironwood, MI 49938

(906) 932-3200

School Hours

Monday –Friday:

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lead Teacher

Emily Lightfoot

Secretary

Tammie Ruby

Phone: (906) 932-0174 Fax: (906) 932-1019

www.olopmi.org

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Mass Intentions Saturday, December 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. †Tim Jagla By Family Sunday, December 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. †Frank and Judy Blazonin By Family 11:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Monday, December 16, 2019 8:00 a.m. No Mass Tuesday, December 17, 2019 5:30 p.m. †Natale Vernetti By Chuck and Sharon Colassaco Family Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00 a.m. †Margaret Burzinski By Albert Thursday, December 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. †Mary Borseth By Bill and Judy McMullin Friday, December 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. †Fr. Norb Landreville By Jerry and Judi Yatchak Saturday, December 21, 2019 4:00 p.m. †Neaomi Matisin By Tom and Pat Niksich Sunday, December 22, 2019 8:00 a.m. †Patrick Somerville By Andy and Jolene Miklesh 11:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Parish

Eucharistic Elements December 15-21

In Memory of: Tom Ruppe Offered by: Cherie and Family

Sanctuary Candle December 15-21

In Memory of: Tom Ruppe Offered by: Cherie and Family

Liturgical Ministers for December 21/22

Ministry 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Lectors Kathy Lantta Pat Gallinagh Marty Celeski

Eucharistic

Ministers

Linda Sybeldon

Joe Sybeldon

Don Pelkola

Ann Davey

Connie Wallenius

Tanya Isaacson

Lanette Buda

Laurie Kytola

Joanne Kovales

Pat Stefani

Barb Wilman

Mary Stella

Servers

Brian Panich

Chris Lightfoot

Kylee Lantta Adrianne Balchik

Marissa Renaud

Ushers

Mike Czerneski

Jerry Nezworski

Wayne Kolesar

John Rundquist

Al Rye

Gene Schlais

Jim Wilman

John Ambrose

Dave Bracket

Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw This Advent, don’t miss out on a fabulous opportunity to spend

some quiet time with the Lord! The Little Blue Book is available in

the LIGHTHOUSE Media Kiosk for only $1.00.

The Giving Tree: Christmas Card Campaign Please help us spread some holiday cheer to members of our

Parish by taking a name off the giving tree and sending them a

Christmas card. This simple act truly brings joy to all who receive

your Christmas greetings. Thank you for your support.

Parish Christmas Dinner All parishioners are invited to come together to celebrate the

season and all our blessings on Saturday, December 21st. Activities

and social time begin at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall with a

scrumptious potluck dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Knights of

Columbus will provide the main courses and everyone is asked to

bring their favorite dish, finger food, fruit, cheese or vegetable

tray, appetizer or dessert to pass.

Advent Penance Service This Advent, open your heart to God’s mercy, feel how much God

loves you and participate in the Sacrament of Penance. In

addition to our regular confession times, an Advent Penance

Service will be held on Sunday, December 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at

Our Lady of Peace Church.

Decorating the Church for Christmas Please join us on Monday, December 23rd as we decorate the

Church for Christmas. Decorating will begin at 1:00 p.m. and all

are welcome to join us.

Parish News

Page 3 (906) 932-0174 Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019

Scripture Readings for the Week Monday Nm24:2-7,15-17a/Mt21:23-27

Tuesday Gn49:2,8-10/Mt1:1-17

Wednesday Jer23:5-8/Mt1:18-25

Thursday Jgs13:2-7,24-25s/Lk1:5-25

Friday Is7:10-14/Lk1:26-38

Saturday Sg2:8-14 or Zep3:14-18a/Lk1:39-45

Sunday Is7:10-14/Rom1:1-7/Mt1:18-24

Prayer for Vocations The prayers for the week of December 15th will

be offered by Bob and Kitti Colassacco.

Our Stewardship December 7 and 8, 2019

Sunday ............................................. $5,115.00

Loose ..................................................... 209.00

Student’s...................................................... -0-

Building Fund ....................................... 214.00

Immaculate Conception .................. 800.00

Fuel .......................................................... 30.00

Christmas ................................................ 20.00

Please Remember in Prayer Russell L. Rundell, who passed away on November 25, 2019.

Roselle Marie Adams, who passed away on November 29, 2019.

Herman Roy Stone, who passed away on December 1, 2019.

We offer the prayers and sympathy of our “Family of God” to her family

during this time of loss. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let

Perpetual light shine upon her.

Rest in Peace

Faith Formation News Religious Education

Sunday, December 15, 2019

7:45 a.m. 11th Grade Confirmation Class

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

3:30 p.m. Class for grades Kindergarten through 6th

6:00 p.m. Class for grades 7th through 9th

This Week in Our Parish Sunday, December 15, 2019-LIGHT Weekend

Gift shop is open after each Mass this weekend

11:00 a.m. Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd

Monday, December 16, 2019

6:00 p.m. AA Newcomers-Ch. Hall

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

10:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group

5:00-5:20 p.m. Confession

5:05 p.m. Rosary prayed-Church

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

9:30-9:50a.m. Confession

6:00 p.m. Prophets: Messengers

of God’s Mercy (Bible

Study) Church Hall

Thursday, December 19, 2019

7:30-7:50 p.m. Confession

Friday, December 20, 2019

7:30-7:50 a.m. Confession

7:30 p.m. AA Candlelight Meeting in

the Fr. Landreville Room

Saturday, December 21, 2019

3:00-3:45 p.m. Confession

5:30 p.m. Potluck Parish Christmas

Dinner-Church Hall

Sunday, December 22, 2019

11:00 a.m. Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd

3:00 p.m. Advent Penance Service-

Our Lady of Peace Parish

St. Vincent de Paul We are in need of another person willing to make

grocery pickups locally. Please contact Mark Aho

or the SVdP pantry (932-4325) for more

information.

“To fail in charity is like wounding God in the

pupil of His eye.” St. Padre Pio

Are now on sale in the Parish Office. Only 200 tickets are available

for $100 each. Top prize is $5,000. Get your ticket early as they sell

out every year. Stop in or call the Parish Office at 932-0174 to get

your LaRosa Raffle ticket today! LaRosa Sunday is around the

corner, the weekend of February 1st and 2nd, 2020.

If you would like to make a contribution toward

the purchase of our Christmas Poinsettias and

decorations, please use the designated

envelope in your envelope packet. You may

make your donation in memory of a loved one

or in honor of someone special. The names of

all will be listed in our bulletin during the

Christmas weekend. Thank you for the continued support of your

church.