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FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Our Lady of Peace
1000 3rd Avenue
Conway, PA 15027
Fr. Jim Kurtz, OFM Cap, Pastor
Jim Weiland, Deacon
724-869-3024
“Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”
Mass Schedule
Saturday: Vigil-4:00pm (1st weekend of Nov. thru Palm Sunday)
5:30pm (remainder of the year unless otherwise noted)
Sunday: 8:30am and 10:30am
Weekdays: Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. 9:00am (unless noted
otherwise in the bulletin)
Holy Days: See Schedule in Bulletin
Office Hours
Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sacraments
Baptism Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class,
normally held on the second Sunday of every other month. Date
and time of baptism are arranged at this session. In order for a
child to be baptized parents must be a registered member of the
parish for at least three months prior to the baptism. One parent
must be a practicing Catholic who actively participates in the life
of the Church including regular attendance at Mass. Please call
the parish office in advance to register for the class.
Rite of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00pm (1st weekend of Nov. thru Palm Sunday)
4:30PM (Easter to 1st weekend of November)
Anytime by appointment
With Our Lady of Peace as our model of faith, hope, and love,
we are a committed Catholic Christian people working together
for God through worship, education, and service to achieve
spiritual growth. As a parish family devoted to Christ,
Marriage Marriage requires a period of spiritual preparation.
we welcome others to our faith community.
Couples should make an appointment with the priest at least six
months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Pre-marriage
classes, as well as meetings with the priest, are necessary. One
party to be married must be a registered parishioner and
practicing Catholic who actively participates in the life of the
Church including regular attendance at Mass.
RCIA
We welcome those who are interested in becoming
Roman Catholic Christians. To enter a program of formation and
prayer contact the Religious Education Office.
Ministry to the Sick/Elderly Please call the Parish Office
if a relative has been admitted to the hospital. Those unable to
attend Mass because of age, sickness or disability, may receive
Holy Communion at home. If you know someone who would
benefit from a visit, please call the Parish office. The Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick can be administered prior to going
into the hospital or at home by calling the Parish Office.
Sponsors To act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation
requires a person to be a registered member of the parish for
at least three months and to actively participate in the life of the
Church including regular attendance at Mass.
February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday
in
Ordinary Time
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!
“Holy, holy, holy!” Ancient languages, like the Hebrew used in the scriptures, did not always have a way to express
superlatives in one word. Isaiah could not say God was “holiest,” so he used the threefold repetition of the same word. This bit of scriptural minutiae
about these “three little words” that we sing at every Mass serves as a reminder that answering God’s call has to be grounded in awareness of God’s
holiness. In Isaiah and in the Gospel passage today, we hear accounts of the revelation of God’s power and might: the seraphim in the temple and the
miraculous catch of fish. These are not wondrous revelations for their own sakes. They lead to a response in mission, Isaiah’s “Here I am, send me!”
and the disciples’ leaving everything to follow Jesus. And so must our own “Holy, Holy, Holy!” lead us to Christ in the Eucharist every Sunday, and to
a life following him day by day.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — In a vision Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the LORD of hosts. Isaiah responds, “Send me!” (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8)
Psalm — In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138).
Second Reading — Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]).
Gospel — Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. Simon and his partners leave all to follow Jesus (Luke
5:1-11).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
DURING LENT – WE WILL HAVE A 9:00AM MASS EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, IN
ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR WEEKDAY 9:00AM MASSES ON MONDAY, TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.
BLESSING OF THROATS
after all Masses this weekend
World Marriage Day
On Sunday, February 14th, at the 10:30AM Mass we will celebrate World
Marriage Day by honoring those couples from our parish who will be celebrating
their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 wedding anniversaries in the
year 2016, as well as those who have been married for over 50 years. All
married couples who attend the mass will be asked to renew their vows.
Following is a list of those who have responded that they wish to be listed in the
World Marriage Day booklet.
Cathy & Anthony Nigro
25 years
Kim & Dan Quinn
30 years
Carol & Mike Lavra
30 years
Janet & James Duke
35 years
Kathy & Jim Blanarik
40 years
Mary Kay & John Varhol
40 years
Nancy & Stanley Duplaga
50 years
Diane & Larry Kardasz
50 years
Bonnie & Joe Makarewicz
51 years
If your name does not appear above and you would like to be listed, please
complete the following and drop in today’s collection or call the parish office at
724-869-3024 before Tuesday, Feb. 9th (9am to 3pm).
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Names
Anniversary Celebrating
Phone
OLOP 2016 Guide Book and Directory
OLOP will be publishing a Guide Book & Parish Directory for
2016. The parish will publish the name, address, and phone
number using your preference for listing from last year’s Guide
Book (that is if your phone number was unlisted last year
it will be unlisted this year and so on). Note, we have been
updating the information as it has been provided to us. If you have
changed your address, or phone number and have not notified the
parish office please call so that our Parish Directory will be
accurate.
Call the parish office at 724-869-3024 ONLY if you would like
to change your listing or update your listing. All changes must be
made before February 14th.
The book will be directly mailed to every household in our
Parish and is being provided at no cost to our Parish. The 2016
Guide Book and Directory is and shall remain the property of OLOP
Parish and is intended for the private use of the members of this
congregation only. Use of this book by any one for a business
purpose or for telephone or mail solicitations is strictly forbidden.
Guide Book & Directory
Advertising Opportunity
We have contracted Guide Book Publishing to publish a Guide Book
& Directory for our congregation that will be updated and delivered
directly to your homes annually. This book will be the Who, What,
Where, When, Why and How of our Church. The book is being
provided at no cost to our Church. Local businesses are being
solicited to advertise in the book. If you own or manage a business
and would like to find out about advertizing in our book, please call
the Parish Office at 724-869-3024. Recent survey results by Guide
Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize
a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It ‘will
pay’ to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory.
CCD Schedule Change
There WILL be CCD on Sunday, Feb. 7 and Monday,
Feb. 8. The students will be participating in a Stations of the
Cross Event on both days. There will not be CCD on Sunday,
Feb. 14 or Monday, Feb. 15 due to President’s Day
weekend.
Baptismal Seminar
On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:30AM in the church there will be a Baptismal
Preparation Program for those parents who have recently given birth or are expecting
in the near future. The program addresses the importance of baptism as well as the
responsibilities of parents in sharing the faith with their children. Please call the parish
office at 724-869-3024 to register.
Home Study Event
Our Lenten Home Study Event will be on Sunday, Feb. 14
following the 10:30AM Mass in Rooms 4 & 5 of the Education
Building. All Home Study students are required to participate
in 3 of the 4 events during the school year. This is the 3rd
event offered.
UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS AT OLOP
3 in 1 Youth Group Change
Our next 3 in 1 Meeting will be on Sunday, Feb. 21 at
6:30PM at SS Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic
Church located at 404 6th St, Ambridge PA for an Open Gym
Night. Join us for a night of basketball, scatter ball, dodge
ball, and any other games that the kids want to play. The kids
from SS Peter and Paul’s Youth Group will be joining us for
the fun, pizza, chips, and drinks will be on the menu for the
night. All students from 7th-12th grade are invited to attend.
RSVP to Cindy Deschaine at 724-869-4473 ext 2 or
[email protected].
Operation Rice Bowl
Each year, the CCD students participate in Operation Rice
Bowl which collect money through the Lenten practice of
almsgiving. We have decided to make this opportunity
available to all parishioners that would like to participate. In
the back of the Church are Rice Bowl packets that you can
take home. There is a lot of information and a Lenten
calendar to guide your Lenten journey. All Rice Bowls are
asked to be returned when lent is over to the Main Office or
they may be placed in the back of the Church on the table
where Father Jim prepares for Mass. All proceeds will be sent
to Catholic Relief Services. The Operation Rice Bowl packets
will be available for pick up beginning on Ash Wednesday in
the back of the Church and the Religious Education Office.
Movie Night
Join us for an evening of relaxation for the Our Lady of Peace
Movie Night on Feb. 19 at 7PM in Rooms 4/5 of the
Education building. Our February feature will be “Joyful
Noise”. Music and film superstars Dolly Parton and Queen
Latifah duet in this gospel choir dramedy about an unlikely
partnership between two strong-minded women who are
forced to work together to save a small town gospel choir
after budget cuts threaten to shut them down. Popcorn,
coffee, and water are provided.
Congratulations to the following
January Sweepstakes winners....
January 25 #867
Lou Tovey
$50
January 26 #356
Rich/Rebecca Palladini
$50
January 27 #578
Rich Hribar
$50
January 28 #637
Susan Ruckel
$50
January 29 #224
Sharon Territo
$50
January 30 #021
Peter Neville
$100
January 31 #579
Angie Gidaro
$500
Spain and the Portuguese Riviera including Fatima.....Our
Lady of Peace Church is sponsoring a trip to Spain including Costa
del Sol and the Portuguese Riviera leaving June 9-21, 2016.
This exciting trip starts in Spain's dynamic capital city of Madrid
and continues on to historic Cordoba, Grenada's rolling hills with
olive groves, classic country beauty in Ronda, the "Garden of the Architect" with
waterfalls, courtyards, and secret gardens in Seville, and Costa del Sol an absolutely
beautiful resort area with cascading flowers and whitewashed buildings.
From there we travel to Portugal and the Portuguese Riviera where we will enjoy
exploring Lisbon, perhaps walk the beach promenade in Cascais or shop for hand
woven works and tapestries. We will travel Portugal's Silver Coast, a region filled with
sleepy villages, rich vineyards and centuries old castles. We will visit the medieval
walled city of Obidos and fishing villages, then visit Fatima, the world famous Marian
pilgrimage site.
Please call Jackie @ 724-869-9908 or Jim @ 724-775-8127 for more information.
Penguin Hockey Game and Casino Trip
The Apostolate Committee of Our Lady of Peace Church is sponsoring a bus trip to see
the Pittsburgh Penguins vs the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 11-12 (Friday and
Saturday). We will leave about 12:30pm Friday from Northern Lights Shopping Center
checking into the Doubletree Hotel Columbus North in Columbus, Ohio. Trip includes
tickets to the hockey game, breakfast, a 5 hour stop at Hollywood Casino Columbus
(casino bonus TBA), hotel, bus, beer on the bus, (you can byob, snack, soft drinks,
whatever, on the bus). Cost for the trip which includes everything above plus the tips
is $255 per person double occy, $235 per person triple occy, $225 per person quid
occy, $320 single occy. Only 45 tickets are available. For info or reservations call John
at 724-869-9908.
Sight and Sound Theater presents Samson...
Our Lady of Peace Apostolate Committee is sponsoring a bus trip
to Lancaster PA on May 14-15 to see the Sight and Sound
Theater’s new production of Samson. This two day trip includes
tickets to see Samson, with its colorful characters, extraordinary
feats of strength, and amazing special effects. Samson will literally
‘bring down the house’ as he stands between colossal columns and
starts to push. If you’ve seen any plays at this theater before, you
know what a great experience it is to see one of these productions! We will have lunch
at Bube’s Brewery, a historic 19th century brewery and museum complex which is made
to look like Roman catacombs. Along with a play at the brewery, we will enjoy a meal
of soup, bread, lasagna, boneless breast of chicken, shrimp and dill tart, and a
beverage. We will tour the catacombs, art gallery, and Coopers Shed Store. Then off to
the Heritage Hotel in Lancaster. After check in it’s off to see Samson at Sight and
Sound. Dinner on your own after the show could be had at Loxley Restaurant and Bar
in the hotel. The next morning enjoy a full included breakfast, Mass at St. Anthony’s,
then on to one of the largest Civil War museums in the nation. A Smithsonian Affiliated
museum, we will see rare artifacts from both sides. Price of the trip includes bus, hotel,
tickets to Samson and the play at the Brewery, a full buffet lunch, tour of the
catacombs, breakfast, Mass, and tour of the Civil War Museum, and all tips. Seats are
limited. Cost: $299 per person double occy, $282 per person triple occy, $269 per
person quad and $363 per person single occy. A $100.00 deposit is due with
reservation, $100.00 by March 15, with the balance due by April 15. For info or
reservations call Jackie at 724-869-9908 or Ellen at 724-869-3320.
February 9th
Fat Tuesday
Paczki Sale
(pronounced “Poonch Key”)
BEST DONUTS
IN
THE AREA!!
DURING LENT....
ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday
will be at the following times (during
scheduled Mass or Liturgy of the Word
Service):
9:00AM Mass
Noon Liturgy/Word Service
5:30PM Liturgy/Word Service
7:00PM Mass
We will NOT have a
Meager Meal on Ash Wednesday.
SORRY!
A traditional Fat Tuesday donut
which is covered in sugar.
Our Lady of Peace parish
is taking orders for Paczki.
Please complete the form
below and drop in the
collection basket, drop off or
mail to the parish office.
Forms must be received by
February 8, 4pm.
Paczki will be ready
for pick-up from
5am-12:00 Noon on
Fat Tuesday, February 9
in Stephens Hall.
Lenten Fish Frys:
Feb 12, Feb. 26, March 11, March 25 (Good Friday), April 8, and May 6, 11AM to
7PM in Stephens Hall.
Easter Memorial Flowers
Envelopes for this purpose can be found in your regular contribution envelope
packet for February/March. This envelope is pink and is marked Easter Flowers.
If you require additional space than what is on the envelope to list
names, simply enclose a paper with additional names.
The Memorial Flowers will be placed on the altar in honor of loved ones or in
memory of departed loved ones. The names of the memorials and donors will be
published in the Easter bulletin. If you have misplaced this envelope, simply put
your contribution in a plain envelope, marked with your name and daytime phone
number, name of person you are requesting memorial flowers for, and amount.
Donations for flowers are $10, $15, and $20 per plant. Please place your
envelope in the regular collection basket. Deadline for submission is March
18.
Name
2015 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
REQUEST FORMS
If you would like a Total Contribution Form for tax purposes for this past year
please fill out the form below. Extra forms will be in the back of the Church until
mid-April. Telephone requests will not be honored. Starting the end of January,
letters showing the total contributions (both envelopes and Parish Share) will be
mailed out every Friday to those that submitted forms by mail, collection basket,
or dropping the request off to the parish office.
C-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2015 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION LETTER
PLEASE PRINT
Please mail my 2015 total contribution letter to:
Phone
Name
The cost of a dozen of Paczki is $8.00.
Paczki Order
Doz.
Time for pick-up
Amount $
Address
City
WALK-INS ALSO ACCEPTED
Zip
Phone
SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEB 13 AND FEB 14
Sat. 4:00PM Mass
Extraordinary Ministers:
Altar Servers:
Joanne Papada
Rob Petukauskas
Sheila Shillingburg
Emily Dean
Victor Franc
Extraordinary Ministers:
Teri Fleeson
Justine Bajek
Deacon Jim
Extraordinary Ministers:
Diane Marr
Denise Marr
Carol Vicinie
Lector:
Maria Angeloni
Sun. 8:30AM
Altar Servers:
Megan Barrett
Joey Barrett
Lector:
Dave Folmar
Sun. 10:30AM
Altar Servers:
Mitchell Deschaine
Kylee Salyers
Lector:
Dody Lewarchik
MASS INTENTIONS FOR FEB 6- FEB 14, 2016
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6
VIGIL - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00PM For All Living and Deceased Parishioners
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:30AM ` Claire Pushak - by Earl & Peggy Pfaff
10:30AM ` Ida Brawdy - by Patty Hribar
Mon. Feb. 8
Tues. Feb. 9
Wed. Feb. 10
9:00AM ` Alvina DiBenedetto - by Donna Buczynski
9:00AM In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus
ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00AM ` Frank Hribar (Anniv of Death) by Hribar Family
Thurs. Feb. 11 9:00AM ` Edward Hribar - by Patty & Judy Hribar
Fri. Feb. 12
9:00AM ` Joseph, Mary R and Rose Marie Fausti by Fausti Family
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13
VIGIL - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
4:00PM ` Anna Maria Folmar - by Dom & Ellen Rinaldi
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
8:30AM For All Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:30AM ` Albert ‘Red’ Vicinie - by Carol Vicinie
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LENTEN REGULATIONS
1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence (no
meat). The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States.
2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at
the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and
two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one
should consider this obligation lightly.
3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may
be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform
some other act of penance or charity.
4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by
the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of
penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.
5. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of
penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is
prescribed by the law.
6. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of
abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some
serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets,
wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered
sufficient reason to request a dispensation.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING
MASS INTENTIONS:
If you have the Mass intention scheduled and would like to take up
the gifts at that Mass, please arrive 15 minutes early for Mass and
inform the ushers that you would like to take the gifts up. Thank you.
OFFICE PHONES - Dial 724 and the number below
Parish Office/Parish House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 869-3024
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax 869-3025
Email: [email protected]
OLOP website: www.olopconway.com
Facebook: OurLady ofPeace Conway
Twitter: @OurLadyofPeaceC
Instagram: @ourladyofpeaceconway
Diocese of Pittsburgh Sexual Abuse Hotline: 888-808-1235
PARISH ADVISORY COUNCILS:
Finance Council Members:
Jim Angeloni, Patti Columbe, Dom Rinaldi and Bonnie Makarewicz
Parish Pastoral Council Members:
Jim Angeloni, Stanley Duplaga, Jerry Fleeson, Pat Keeley, Steve Lesko,
Anita Myers, Chris Petukauskas, Jean Pittman
OLOP Library - regular hours: Monday thru Friday, 10am to 4pm and
evenings by appointment (Cindy at 724-869-4723)
FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 31, 2016
Offertory Collection
225
$4,581.00
Offertory Collection not in envelopes
$132.00
Online Giving
$776.00
Total
$5,489.00
REMINDER: Weekly operating expense for running the parish is $7,500
Want a better way to get
DELICIOUS fish???
Our Lady of Peace Lenten
Fish Fry
** February 12**
OPEN 11:00am - 7:00pm
A dinner contains cole slaw, roll & coffee and your choice of
fries, mac & cheese, or baked potato
CALL AHEAD
Takeouts Available 724-869-5723
LBake Sale (Buy the whole dessert or enjoy a piece with your dinner)
j$8.50 - Shrimp Dinners
j$8.00 - Adult Fish Dinner(Baked or Fried)
Children under age 6 eat in the
j$8.00 - Adult Chicken Dinner
dining room free.
j$7.50 - Senior Citizen Fish Dinner
j$7.50 - Senior Citizen Chicken Dinner
j$8.00 - Senior Citizen Shrimp Dinner
All parishioners are asked to
j$6.50 - Children (ages 12 & under) Fish Dinners
please donate baked goods.
j$6.50 - Children (ages 12 & under) Chicken Dinner
Thank you!
$7.00 - Fish Sandwich
$1.50 - side order Baked Potato
$1.50 - side order - French Fries
$1.50 - side order - Cole Slaw
$1.50 - side order - Macaroni & Cheese
Paczki: Feb. 9th
Upcoming fish fry dates:
Feb. 26th
Mar. 11th
th
Mar. 25
Apr. 8th
May 6th
Thank you for your support!!!
SAINT ANTHONY BREAD SALE
The excellent expression of devotion to St. Anthony, known as St. Anthony’s Bread, goes back to the thirteenth century.
It has been the source of many favors and graces, and has also been of great aid to the poor and the needy.
According to the most ancient chronicles, a child of Padua, even while the great basilica was being built, fell into a
barrel of water and was drowned. In her grief the mother called on St. Anthony for help, and promised she would
donate the child’s weight in grain for the poor if she were restored to life.
While the mother was still praying, the child arose as if asleep. This miracle gave rise to the pious practice of giving
alms to the poor as a petition, or in return for favors received through St. Anthony’s intercession.
The practice received its present name from a favor received by a pious girl named Louise Bouffier at Toulon in France in the last century. She promised
loaves of bread for the poor in exchange for St. Anthony’s help. Her shop later became a center of devotion to the Saint: the alms of those whose favors
were heard were given to the numerous poor families of the city.
The Franciscan’s still encourage this act of charity to those in need as a laudable method of sacrifice and of thanksgiving to St. Anthony.
Should you wish to take part in this tradition, Our Lady of Peace Parish will have a bread order and donation on Sunday, March 20. The priest will bless
the bread before 8:30AM Mass (Palm Sunday morning), which will be fresh baked at Mcginnis Sisters. The bread will be delivered fresh baked that
morning. It will be available for pickup during the Easter Bunny Breakfast at Stephens Hall that morning (from 9:30am to 12:30pm). All bread is
homemade and can be frozen. The breads will include:
Irish Soda Bread
Easter Bread (plain)
Cranberry Orange Bread
Easter Bread (with raisins)
Apple Cinnamon Bread
All breads are $4.50 each loaf
When ordering please include how many loaves per item you would like.
All orders must be prepaid and picked up the morning of March 20 (Palm Sunday) by 12:45PM. Orders may be dropped off at the office
or in the collection basket. Any questions, please call Jackie at 724-869-9908 or Ellen at 724-869-3320.
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EASTER BREAD ORDER FORM - Deadline to order is Friday, March 11
(All bread is $4.50/loaf)
Phone #:
Name:
Easter Bread (plain)
# of loaves
Easter Bread (with raisins)
# of loaves
Irish Soda Bread
# of loaves
Cranberry/Orange Bread
# of loaves
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Amount enclosed: $
# of loaves