Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Church Office Phone: 864/422-1648 Fax: 864/277-5969
Email: [email protected] Website: olrgreenville.com
Emergency Number: 877/598-3974 Church Office Hours:
9:00AM - 1:00PM, Monday through Friday
Fr. Dwight Longenecker Email: [email protected]
School Office Phone: 864/277-5350 School Office Hours: 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Monday-Friday
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:15PM Vigil Sunday 9:00AM 5:00pm
Call Church Office or consult bulletin for Holy Day Schedule
Daily Mass Schedule Monday 8:30AM Tuesday 8:30AM Wednesday 6:00PM Thursday 8:30AM Friday 9:00AM First Friday Adoration 9:00AM -
5:00PM; Mass at 8:00PM Quarterly Healing Masses offered as announced
Confession Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45PM Saturday 4:00 - 5:00PM or by
appointment
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 4:45-5:45PM Benediction 5:45PM
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
3710 Augusta Rd. † Greenville, SC 29605
May 8, 2016 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Dear Brothers and Sisters May is Mary’s month and today is Mother’s Day, so it is appropriate to not only thank God for our mothers and ask for their protection and blessing, but also to take time to ponder the mystery of Mary in the plan of salvation. From the earliest times the Fathers of the Church began to see that the Blessed Virgin Mary had a vital role to play in the redemption of the world. In Galatians chapter four St. Paul observed that “in the fullness of time God sent forth his Son born of a woman.” The first theologians noted that Jesus was born “of” a woman and not “through” a woman. In other words, Jesus took his human flesh from Mary. Because he was God, this means God established a unique and amazing bond with Mary. Mary is rightly called in Greek theotokos or “God bearer”. In English we translate this as “Mother of God.” We don’t call Mary “Mother of God” because she is the mother of God the Father, but because she is the mother of God the Son. She is the mother of Jesus and Jesus is the second person of the Trinity in human form, therefore Mary is “Mother of God.” Her unique relationship with God means Mary is the most exalted of all God’s creations—greater even than the angels. This is why the most ancient hymns to Mary extol her as “Higher than the cherubim, more glorious than the seraphim.” The church’s first theologians called Mary “the second Eve,” and the name “Eve” means “Mother of the Living.” As the second Eve, and the first to be redeemed by her Son, Mary becomes the Mother of All Believers. Mary is therefore not only the Mother of Jesus, she is also our Mother. On the cross Jesus affirms this as he says to the Apostle John (and by extension to us) “Behold your mother.” Mary is our Mother in the faith, but she is also called “Mother of the Church” because she was present at the foundation of the church on the Day of Pentecost. Mary offers us the rosary as a way to stay close to the mysteries of our redemption, and to therefore stay close to Jesus and Mary. We are blessed that our church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, and on this Mother’s Day I encourage you all to renew your own commitment to pray the rosary. As you do, you will find yourself drawn into an ever closer relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord through the intercession and assistance of “Mary, Help of Christians.” Your parish priest, Fr. Longenecker
May 8, 2016
Ministries and
Committees
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Parish Council
Jennifer Brank ............. 422-1648
Parish Finance Council
Robert Van Norden ..... 422-1648
School Board
Joseph Del Collo .......... 901-8648
Jr. High Youth Group
TBD .............................. 422-1648
High School Youth Group (JPII)
Mikael McKinney ......... 238-2432
Music Director
Rahab Rice………………..483-2311
Evangelization
Tommy Smith .............. 422-1648
Deacon Raymond Perham
Bereavement
Marianne Novak ........... 244-7311
Prison Ministry
Dcn. Ray Perham ......... 422-1648
St. Martha’s Guild
Tricia Cislo ................... 422-1648
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Louisa Storen, LSW800-921-8122
Baptism Preparation
Katie Orbon ……………….422-1648
Deacon Richard Ballard
EMOHC
Marie White .................. 277-6449
Lectors
Dcn. Richard Ballard .. 422-1648
Ushers
Greg Moman ............. 297-7016
Altar Servers
Pat Mohr ...................... 609-9747
Welcoming Committee
Dcn. Richard Ballard... 422-1648
Knights of Columbus
Jeff Crouch….. …………..430-0938
Nick Hine
Pastoral Counseling
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Marriage Preparation
Dcn. Richard Ballard ...422-1648
Respect Life
Victoria Norris …………..967-2713
Safe Environment Coordinator
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Deacon Ron Meyer
St. Vincent de Paul
Pauline Bellavance…….…422-1648
Homebound/Shut Ins
Chris & Suzie Kilian….....422-1648
Pastoral Staff Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Parish Priest
Deacon Raymond Perham Deacon Richard Ballard, D. Min., LPC, Pastoral Associate
[email protected] Deacon Ron Meyer
Parish Office—864-422-1648 OLR School—864-277-5350 Dir. of Faith Formation/Communication Katie Orbon School Principal Marianne Tully [email protected] [email protected] Organist/Choir Director Rahab Rice School Secretary Annette Danfy [email protected] [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator Mikael McKinney Director of Advancement & Enrollment [email protected] Christine Barr Parish Receptionist Beth Jones [email protected] [email protected]
Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 7—Sunday, May 15, 2016
Sat. 5:15 PM Frank Sullivan + Sun. 9:00AM Frank Walker + 5:00PM For All Parishioners Mon. 8:30AM Suzi Poole Tue. 8:30AM Sue Higgins +
Wed. 6:00PM Michael Cain, Sr. + Thur. 8:30 AM Marshell Hill Fri. 9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. K. E. Moody+ Sat. 5:15 PM Neil O’Reilly + Sun. 9:00AM Families who have suffered miscarriages 5:00PM For All Parishioners
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Dale Amorosia, Glenn Amorosia, Barbara Andersen, Ruth Ballard, Laurie Bernard, Katherine Boyd, Sandra Brock, Will Busby, The Carson Family, Megan Counihan, Christy Dias, Bobby Eleazer, William Everingham, Larry & Cynthia Good, Teresa Gray, Phillip Greene, Lynn Holdsworth, Eileen Howard, Bethe Kitchen, William Lacy, Kenneth Landgrover, Cooper Landreph, John Loesch, Katherine Lowry, Mike McGrady, Charles Gary McLain, “Kat” Moman, Mrs. That Nguyen, Thien Pham, Andres Prestoza, Eric Provencher, Charlie Rooney, Nancy and Earl Smith, Teresa Squillace, Frank Striplin, Peter Stryker, Annette Sullivan, Tedrick Family, Mary Lou Whelan, Kayla Wiegand, Steve Wiltberger, Floyde Worthy and all those who are sick .
Parish Operating Financials
Needed each week $9,500
Received week ending 5/1/16 $11,059
New Church Financials
Existing Pledge Payments:
Needed each week $ 7,915
Received week ending 5/1/16 $4,446
High School Youth Group Meets after 5:00 Mass on Sundays
5/8—Regular Meeting 5/15—Youth Group Open House—All High School and 8th graders invited for fun, games, sports, food, laughter, and door prizes! If you last name begins with the following, please bring: A-I Soda, J-R Side, S-Z Dessert. Everyone should bring water balloons!! 5/22—Regular Meeting 5/29—Deanery Lock-In at Mr. Gatti’s, Spartanburg, Cost $30
OLR School News
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School is currently enrolling grades K4-8 for the 2016-17 school year. All families are invited to call and schedule a tour at their convenience. Rising Kindergarten students are invited to our Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, May 26, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information visit our website www.olrschool.net or contact Christine Barr: 864-422-1648 [email protected]
Kindergarten Open House!
Spiritual Adoption
At Conception—Congratulations! A
new human comes into existence at
fertilization, with 46 chromosomes.
Although half of Baby’s chromosomes
come from each parent, he is
genetically different from both
parents, and his sex is determined genetically.
-K5-6th grade classes will NOT meet this Sunday, May 8th. -7th & 8th grades will meet again on Sunday, May 15th, 6:00 pm in
the Parish Center.
CURSILLISTAS: Your Piedmont Deanery Ultreya will be
meeting on Thursday, May 19th, at 7 PM In the Conner
Education Building at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in
Simpsonville. If you have any questions please contact Mark
Thompson at 864-630-0606. DE COLORES!
Important Parish Dates! SVdP will NOT meet today
due to Mother’s Day. The next
meeting will be June 5th.
St. Martha’s Guild News
SMG will meet Sunday, May 15th, after the 9:00 Mass in the Parish Center.
Knights Corner All are invited to join the Knights of
Columbus every 5th Sunday to pray a
Rosary after the 9:00 Mass. Please join
us in prayer on May 29th. Jesus “raised his hands and blessed them”. Jesus
prayed for his disciples and us to know and
believe the good news of the Gospel! Open your
heart and allow God’s love to transform all areas
of your live including your marriage. The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are:
Jul 8-10, 2016 in Columbia, SC and Sep 30-Oct
2, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is
recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://
SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at
[email protected] or 803-810-9602. Attention all Ladies! Are you interested in
getting fit while having fun with your fellow Lady
OLR Church Members playing basketball on
Sunday afternoons? All fitness and skill levels are
welcome! Please contact Rhonda Del Collo at
864-376-3869 or via [email protected] for
more details.
Principal (Anderson, South Carolina) St. Joseph Catholic School in Anderson, South Carolina, is seeking a well-qualified candidate who is strongly committed to and enthusiastic about Catholic schools and their mission. St. Joseph serves approximately 80 students in PK through 8th grade and is fully accredited by AdvancED through SACS-CASI. The principal supervises a faculty of 13 full and part-time teachers and a support staff of 2. A successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, possess a Master’s Degree in Education, and have a minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience. Please send resume to Search Committee at [email protected].
Upcoming Second Collections
for the Diocese of Charleston
May 8—Catholic Charities
May 15—Catholic
Communications Campaign
June 12—Seminary Collection
Grow Your Faith
Are you looking for a way to grow in your relationship with Christ? Would
you like to better understand Catholic teaching on moral issues? Do you
want to get more involved in service to families? Or maybe you are a minis-
try leader who needs continuing education or a parent looking for ways to
strengthen your family? One of the best things you can do for yourself is to
sign up for Family Honor’s online course, The Truth and Meaning of Sexu-
ality, Love and Family. This online course provides useful information on
topics relating to chastity education, child development, the family, theology
of the body and current moral issues. Plus, the flexible online format works
with your busy schedule. Go to: www.FamilyHonor.org and click the Train-
ing tab. Questions? Call or email the Family Honor office: 803.929.0858 or
[email protected] Summer Semester starts June 1 and ends August 31.
