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August 19, 2018
Twentieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Roman Catholic Church 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Sept-May) 8:00 AM only (June-August) Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil, and 6:30, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, or by appointment.
Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Please call the parish office to schedule.
Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wed-ding.
Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in Preparation for Surgery during or after Masses.
PASTOR:
Rev. Gerald P. Carey
SENIOR PRIEST:
Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick
IN RESIDENCE:
Rev. Msgr. Richard Malone
PERMANENT DEACON:
Deacon John Rose
Music Ministry:
Rick West
Office Manager/
Parish Secretary:
RoseAnn Westerfer
Business Manager:
Nicole Giacche
Office Phone: 610-688-1178
Website: olastrafford.org
Summer PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 12Noon
Emergencies Call the parish office and press 1.
ASSUMPTION ACADEMY
School Principal: Patricia Welsh 610-688-5277
PREP Office
Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick IHM 610-688-6590
OLA CONVENT—IHM SISTERS
Phone: 610-688-7889
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Masses for the Week
5:00 PM - Adrian, Lucy & Ann Mary Ise by Richard & Rosemary Ise
Sunday, August 19, 2018 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 - For the People of the Parish 8:30 - Mary Martha Walsh, Rev. Joseph Toscani, OSA, & Rev. Peter Toscani, OSA by Pat & Marybeth Walsh 10:00 - The Emmi Children, Living & Deceased by Mike & Joan Emmi 11:30 - Edith Laffredo by Vince & Gina Falcone
Monday - August 20, 2018 8:00 - Michael J. Grob & Special Wedding Anniversary Intentions of Jan Grob by Their Children & Grandchildren
Tuesday - August 21, 2018 8:00 - Joseph DiLucca by His Children
Wednesday - August 22, 2018 8:00 - DiPrinzio Family Members by The Family
Thursday - August 23, 2018 8:00 - Special Birthday Intentions for Dante Sciarratta by Daughter, Joanne & Chris Bouvier & Family
Friday - August 24, 2018 8:00 - Joseph Nicola by Mom & Dad
Saturday - August 25, 2018 9:00 - Special 60th Wedding Anniversary Intentions for Frank & Rose Piccoli
Sanctuary Lamp is burning
For: Special Birthday Intentions for Dante Sciarratta From: Aug. 17, 2018 to Aug. 23, 2018 By: Daughter, Joanne & Chris Bouvier
OLA Parish Organizations
Legion of Mary: Every Wed. at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel
Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tues. at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every Sat. at 9:30 AM in Church
Lay Carmelites: Mon., Sept. 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM in Upper Room
Knights of Columbus: Wed., September 19, 2018 at 7:00PM in Sacred Heart Chapel
Question of the week!
Who can I reach out to in a spirit of generosity and service? Can I see the work of Christ in their reaction to my outreach? Can I see the work of Christ in those who reach out to me?
OLA Poor Boxes
Outreach is an integral part of the Catholic community & our mission. The money collected from our Poor Boxes located in the Candle Room & in the Vestibule, fuels our Outreach Ministry. Thank you!
Sanctuary Floral Memorial
For: Rev. Peter Toscani, OSA & Rev. Joseph Toscani, OSA From: Aug. 18, 2018 to Aug. 19, 2018 By: Pat & Mary Beth Walsh
Baby’s Breath in Wayne In need of formula, baby food, bottles, diapers & wipes. Please drop off in the Giving Room.
OLA Knitters needed Please knit/crochet a hat/scarf/baby blanket for NICU at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Dropoff bin is in Giving Rm.
Prayer Intentions
Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Elsa Marsili, Josephine Sorrentino, Connie DiDario, Logan Schweiter, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Nick Recchi, Msgr. Jim McDonough, Carole Pullo, Dom Losco, Louise McKeown, Gloria Biondi, Taylor Boileau, Dan, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Joe Monte, Barbara Pupek, Charlotte Krutsick, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, John Becker, Janet Fleming, Holly Weaver, Fred Marcantonio, Agatha & Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Rose Rogers, Daniel Koppa, Marge Morrow, Louise Fehn, Gabe Yervelli, Msgr. Marino, Milena Trosini, Alison Colodonato, Sean Mahoney, Trudy DiNardo, Baby Flynn, Joanne Gill, Yolanda Price, Zaira Silveri, Dottie Cappelli, Ross LoMagro, Russell Demanczyk & Greg Seedor.
Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier, Lauren A. Seedor, Maria Frank, Rebecca Robbins & Matt Wilson.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 19, 2018
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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY 2018 News
We may be in the dog days of summer but it is busy, busy, busy here at
Assumption Academy. The playground renovations are
underway and the gardens are just exploding with life.
When the children return in September, they will see and enjoy the products of,
and will be incredibly grateful to the generous donors who helped us raise
the funds needed for the resurfacing project. The children will also be greeted by sunflowers and pumpkins along with Faith and Hope who have been enjoying
the tomatoes & cucumbers
planted in the spring.
Help Wanted! Currently, a Mommy & Me teacher
is needed. If you would like to be a part of our
amazing staff, please email a resume to [email protected]
or call 610-688-5277.
PREP
All Parents and PREP Students are invited to our Opening Prayer Celebration on Monday, September 14 at 4:30 pm in OLA Church. Each PREP student will receive a bottle of HOLY WA-TER to be blessed during the Prayer Service. Our Pastor, Rev. Gerald P. Carey will be the Celebrant.
A FAMILY CATECHESIS option for Levels 2 & 4 is being offered this year. A meeting will be held to explain this program in early September.
A BREAKFAST FAITH DISCUSSION for our youth in Grades 7, 8 & High School will be held bi-monthly on Sundays from 11:15 am to 12:30 in the Upper Room. A Team Approach is being planned.
For further information regarding PREP, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM at 610-688-6590 or [email protected].
IHM Companions in Prayer
When? The 2nd Tuesday of the month (October to May) either from 10 AM to 11:30 AM OR from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. The FIRST Gathering is on Tues. Oct. 9 at 10 AM in the OLA Convent OR at 7 PM in the Upper Room.
Our focus this year is on: Divine Mercy: Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat by Rev. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
A time for Refreshments and Socializing, followed by an Opening Prayer, a Video Presentation on the topic, Discussion, and a Closing Prayer will be the format for the monthly meetings.
If interested, please contact Sister Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM at 610-688-6590 or [email protected]
Men’s Retreat Weekend with
Friends & Jesus, too!
Join the men from Nativity BVM and enjoy the company of a fine & friendly group of men & Je-sus Christ too during the first weekend after Labor day at the Malvern Retreat House, 9/07 - 09/2018. It is an ideal way to wind down sum-mer, kick off fall & get closer to yourself by get-ting closer to God. Go to: www.malvernretreat.com/events/nativity-bvm-2/ to sign up or contact Jack Warnock at 610-722-2673.
Available Mass Intentions
2018 Mass Book has available Mass Intentions & Vigil Lamps. Remember a loved one (living or deceased). Contact either Rose Ann or Marge in the Parish Office: 610-688-1178 to set up one.
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Stewardship
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS 8/12/2018 2018: $4,869 2017: $7,615 Parish Giving as of 8/10/2018: $ 2,003 CUM FISCAL YTD TOTAL (July - June)
2018: $50,098 2017: $54,617 Note: 2018 fiscal YTD offerings are - 8.28% less than 2017. We thank you for your generosity!
Parish Calendar
AUGUST
19 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Sacred Heart Chapel 21 7:00 PM - Missionary Servants of Holy Love - Church 22 1:00 PM - Legion of Mary - Sacred Heart Chapel 25 9:30 AM - Sodality Devotions - Church
Pastor’s Corner
My Dear Parishioners, Last Sunday, we celebrated our Annual Italian Festival with a solemn Mass at 1:30 PM followed by our usual festivities of food, fun & entertain-ment. We were truly blessed to have had the sun shining brightly all afternoon especially consider-ing the recent weather patterns we have experi-enced. Certainly, our Blessed Mother was watching over us! I hope that everyone had a great time. Like last year, I will be following up with more information in the coming weeks as to how we did regarding our proceeds, etc. I sin-cerely thank everyone involved (committee members & volunteers) for their hard work & dedication not only in the festival preparations, but on the day of it, as well as the setup & clean-up of everything. There are so many who work very hard “behind the scenes” to make this day so special. I thank everyone for their untiring commitment to this annual parish event. Many people have been very positive & complimentary concerning the progress we are making on our Parking Lot. I appreciate the pos-itive support. Like all of you, I am looking for-ward to its completion. It’s really coming along nicely. Once we allow the present “base coat” to settle a bit more, the final top sealant will be applied as well as new lines, signage, lighting, etc. This was really a major project for us. I thank you again for your patience, especially with hav-ing to park across the street. I know it can be difficult to cross over Old Eagle School Road. Happily, we should be finished within another week. We continue our reflections on the Eucharist this week as we hear again from the Gospel of St. John and the Bread of Life Discourse of our Lord. The “Fourth Meditation” bulletin insert this week was rather lengthy so we are dividing it up between this week and next week. This med-itation will discuss our understanding and belief in our Lord’s presence both in Word and Sacra-ment at Mass. I invite you to take a bulletin home with you or visit our website for these thought provoking meditations on the source and summit of our faith. I thank you again for your prayerful & finan-cial support of our parish. I pray that you can enjoy what’s left of these summer days. Until next week, may God bless you & your families!
Love and prayers, Fr. Carey
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for
Healing after Abortion
A Retreat will be held .Oct. 12 - 14, 2018 at Villa Maria Spiritual Center in Malvern, PA. Contact Lauren at 215-720-5828 or Priscilla at 215-906-6337 to register. Online info at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR RESUME?
The OLA Outreach Ministry can connect you with a service that provides free & confidential guidance to the OLA community on the content of your resume & your interviewing strategy. Send your resume & a brief cover letter explaining your goal, challenges & the best times to contact you to: OLAOUTREACHRESUME @gmail.com OR, if you do not have email, send a print version of your resume & the cover letter to: Our Lady of the Assumption, OLA Outreach-Resume, 35 Old Eagle School Rd., Wayne, PA 19087. Mark the enve-lope “CONFIDENTIAL”. If you have any questions that cannot be addressed via email, please contact Jim Glasgow at 610-329-5961 and leave a message.
Padre Pio Festival
St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland, PA invites you to the 3rd Annual Padre Pio Festival on Sept. 14, 15 & 16, 2018 (Fri./Sat./Sun.) in commemoration of the 50th Anniv. of the death of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. For details, visit PadrePioFestivalHollandPA.com.
Marriage Retreat
Sept. 28th - 30th: For couples married at least 10 years, this retreat strikes a balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches. Cost is $270/couple. Sign up online: www.CapeMayMarianists.org or call 609-884-3829.
