Our Lady of Peace West 38th Street, Erie, PA The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

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1 Our Lady of Peace December 30, West 38th Street, Erie, PA The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

2 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH Parish Office Phone Fax Website School Pre School Faith Formation Office Office Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Parish Pastoral Team Pastor Rev. Theodore B. Marconi Parochial Vicar Rev. Jason Feigh In-Residence Rev. William Barron Permanent Deacons Rev. Dr. Anthony Alleruzzo Rev. Mr. John Mang School Principal Ms. Mary Beth Ek Music/Liturgy Director Mr. Brian Kuzmin Director of Advancement Miss Lisa Ann Wenner Faith Formation Director Mrs. Tammie Mang Office Manager Mr. Ron Erb Office Secretary Mrs. Cynthia Berarducci Pastoral Council President Mr. Garett Brugger Finance Council Chairman Mr. Paul Vojtek The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the First & Third Sunday of each month, 11:00AM Mass & 12:30PM respectively. A mandatory preparation class for parents takes place the fourth Monday of every other month. Call the Parish Office for dates and to register. Sacrament of Matrimony An appointment with a parish priest needs to be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. PreCana or Engagement Encounter is required. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45-4:45PM or by appt. New Parishioners Welcome! Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Anyone seeking information on becoming a Catholic or completing one s initiation into the Catholic faith should call the Parish Office. ERIE, PA Our Mission Statement: Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic Community of Faith called to proclaim the greatness of the Lord through Worship, Service, Education and Ministry. Donations to Christmas Flowers Mrs. Edith Baxter Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bedner Ms. Laurie Cassano Mrs. Mary Ann Monti Ms. Kate Seroka Mr. & Mrs. Richard Szocki Mrs. Constance Zygai FAITH FORMATION NEWS No Religious Education classes for December 30th The Faith Formation office wishes everyone a peace filled New Year. Classes resume January 6, See our website for the full schedule. Any questions, contact Mrs. Tammie Mang in the Faith Formation Office at or by tammie.mang@olp.org. Casino Night Cash Back tickets are here. Pick-up yours in the Church office before we mail them in mid-january. YOU will help us save over $1,500. Thank you to everyone who donated to make our worship space so beautiful for Christmas! ATTENTION: OLP Class of 1986 Please follow this link: groups/ / and join our website. We are catching up with each other and trying to coordinate a reunion. If you are not a member of the OLP Class of 1986, but know of someone, please spread the word. Thank you. Holy Hour Eucharistic Exposition/Adoration/Benediction Presented by Deacon John Mang Tuesday, January 8th 6:45-7:45PM OLP Church

3 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2012 New Year s Mass Schedule MONDAY, December 31, :00AM Joseph Fontecchio - Joe & Dianne Yochim Vigil: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 5:30PM Jack Dann - Keith & Cynthia Berarducci TUESDAY, January 1, 2013 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 10:00AM Parishioners WEDNESDAY, January 2, :00AM Marie Bedner - Dick & Wilma 12:10PM Antoinette Stark - Sally Barrett 7:30PM Healing Mass THURSDAY, January 3, :00AM Priscilla Smecker - Vojtek Family 12:10PM David Hanlon - Sewell Family FRIDAY, January 4, :00AM Norman Kujawski - Wife & Family 12:10PM John Alleruzzo - Mom & Dad 2:00PM Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing Center - Joseph Ruf - Family 7:30PM Epiphany Concert SATURDAY, January 5, :00AM Michael Domsic - OLP Rosary Society 5:00PM Anthony DiVincenzo - Ed & Rina Hoffman SUNDAY, January 6, 2013 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30AM Fred Marconi - Chris & Susie Klase 9:00AM Ronald F. Smith - Matt & Amy Fatica 11:00AM Andrew Polakowski - Family 4:30PM Parishioners SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Jack Dann - Keith & Cynthia Berarducci. CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of All the Deceased Parishioners of OLP. First Friday Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday, January 4th, 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! Readings for the Week of December 30th Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 OLP 31 Club Praying for vocations every day of the year! Members of the 31 Club agree to go to daily Mass on a particular day every month and offer that Mass for an increase of vocations to the Church. There is a great need for vocations in the Church today. One of the best ways to increase vocations is through prayer, and the greatest prayer we have is the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Upcoming Mass commitments: Dec. 30: Bethann D., Linda D., Julie M., James S. Dec. 31: Rudy & Sharon W. Jan. 1: Maxine R., Mark S., Evelyn V. Jan. 2: Kathy W., Deacon Dennis K. Jan. 3: Sister Peggy, Linda D., Wilma M., Virginia S. Jan. 4: Arlene B., Connie F. Jan. 5: Ed B., Joyce K. If you would like to join the OLP 31 Club, please call Dave or Kathy Wayman at There are no dues and no meetings, only opportunities for grace and the satisfaction that comes from helping to fulfill a great need in the Church. Healing Mass A Healing Mass will take place at Our Lady of Peace on Wednesday, January 2nd, at 7:30PM. After Mass, Father will pray with anyone who is in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. For more information call Jeanne at All are Welcome!

4 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH As you celebrate the New Year, think about planning an evening out in March. It will be great fun and also benefit OLP School! Third Annual A Sense-sational Evening Saturday, March 2, :30 11:00 p.m. The Brewerie Downtown Erie The evening includes: draft beer, wine, cocktails, appetizers, and desserts Tickets are $40 per person (can be purchased at the church and school offices) Special discount sale weekend, January 26 & 27, 2013 ~ $35 (must by 21 years of age) On Sale after all Masses and at Open House A Silent and Chinese auction will be held. Special Thanks to our Sponsors ERIE, PA Catholicism DVD Series by Fr. Robert Barron This DVD series along with explanations of three Vatican II Documents will be offered by Deacon John Mang to all who are interested. We will be meeting in the school cafeteria at 10:30AM on the following dates: Jan. 6 & 13 Vatican II Documents explored: Jan. 6 and 13 Lumen Gentium-Dogmatic Constitution On the Church Any questions, please call the Faith Formation Office at The Knights of Columbus Council of Our Lady of Peace will hold their monthly Pancake Breakfast NEXT Sunday, January 6th, in the OLP Cafeteria from 8:00 to 11:00AM Menu: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Sausage, Juice, Coffee or Tea Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, Under 5 Free Please join us for the Best Breakfast Deal in town, and support your parish KofC organization. Proceeds from these breakfasts are used to support worthwhile parish, diocesan, and community projects. Our special focus for this year is to raise funds for a pavilion in the playground area. Blood Pressure screenings will also be available by a nurse. Dr. Joshua and Stacey Constable Thank you to all who have supported Box Village in any way. Box Village The many donations of food and blankets are greatly appreciated. Your generosity helped us raise $3, which will be split evenly between Emmaus Soup Kitchen and Catholic Relief Service Hurricane Sandy Relief as we help the homeless of our community and the larger community. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! Blessings to you in this Christmas Season and New Year.

5 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2012 What s happenin with OLP Senior High Youth Ministry! We are here EVERY WEDNESDAY- EVERY MONTH 7-9PM AT OLP!!! Wednesdays of January 2 - New Years Party 9 - Discussion Night morality 16 - Adoration 23- Social Night 30 - Service Night Also, Mark your calendars: January 24-26, 2013 OLP STANDS FOR LIFE (March For Life in Washington, DC) Remember, all high school youth in grades 9-12 are welcome for any of the events.no commitment! Give it a try!...even if you can come once and a while cmon over!!! For more info. Talk to Father Jason either by phone: x205 or fr.jason@olp.org Qsp!Mjgf!Fwfout! March for Life Bus Trip January 24th - 26th Attend the annual March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday, January 25th. Buses chartered by People for Life will leave Erie Thursday evening, January 24th, at 11:00PM and return about 1:30AM January 26th. Students and families on tight budgets are encouraged to inquire about sponsorships. Reservations should be made as soon as possible. Send $48.00 per seat to People for Life, PO Box 1126, Erie, PA Erie March for Life Saturday, January 12th 11:00AM Gather at the Perry Square Gazebo by 10:45AM Concludes with a brief Memorial Service at the Perry Square Gazabo Invest an hour, because lifetimes are at stake 35th Annual Pro-Life Breakfast Saturday, January 19th 9:00AM Bayfront Convention Center, Erie Special Guest Speaker: George Weigel Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics & Public Policy Center in Washington, DC Reservations are required. For more information on any of these events, please call or visit A Stewardship of Sharing Week of December 16, 2012 Fiscal Year July June 2013 Weekly Envelope... $ 17,071 Weekly EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)... $ 1,089 Loose... $ 1,922 Other Income... $ 1,049 Total Weekly Income... $ 21,131 Projected Expenses for the Year... $ 1,058,037 Expenses Paid So Far This Year... $ 394,577 Expenses Yet To Be Paid... $ 663,460 Weekly Need Remainder of the Year $ 23,695* Weekly Income... $ 21,131 Weekly Short... $ 2,564 *This number is derived by dividing expenses yet to be paid by the number of weeks left in the year. Congratulations go to these OLP 8th Grade Students: Scholarships awarded for receiving one of the top ten scores at Villa Maria and Cathedral Prep (respectively): Madeline Anthony $1,000 Cathleen Schnaekel $500 Jordan Cooper $500 Renewable Carol and her volunteers at the Millcreek Food Pantry are so very thankful to the OLP Parishioners for all the donations. West Millcreek Food Pantry The following are suggested items to purchase for each week but you may buy what is on sale; all non-perishables are acceptable. Buy what is on sale. CEREAL is needed. January th Toilet Tissue / Bar Soap 13th Spaghetti Sauce / Spaghetti 20th Mac & Cheese / Peanut Butter 27th Cereal / Baked Beans

6 Our Lady of Peace Parish Membership Form Name Phone Address City Zip Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to rectory. CHECK ONE: New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Want envelopes Question of the Week Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, (duties toward parents) Reading II: Colossians 3: (the practice of virtues) Gospel: Luke 2: (the finding in the temple) Question of the Week: ADULT: What does your family do to honor and respect its older members? CHILD: Why did Jesus leave the temple? How can Jesus be an example for you? DR. ANTHONY ALLERUZZO DR. RYAN BLANC DR. JOHN MICELI FAMILY DENTISTRY West Ridge Rd, Erie MALENO DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE Building Communities One Home at a Time E.C.C.A. INC Payroll and Tax Service FIRST NATIONAL BANK Nicholas Ward, Manager 3310 West 26th St., Erie Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church 2401 West 38th Street Erie, PA Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, & 4:30PM Confessions: Saturday 3:45-4:45PM and by appointment Parish Fax School Rel. Ed Pick up your calendar at the church exits. Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers - many of whom are our parishioners. Most are members of our local community. Please support our advertisers with your patronage. Tell the business owner that you appreciate their support of our parish through their ad in the bulletin. BEER AND POP DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE 901 Peninsula Drive 454-BEER COMPLIMENTS OF LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY and PROMO SPECIALITIES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OLP Council LECOM SPORTS & INTEGRATIVE CARE DR. PATRICK F. LEARY, DO DR. GREGORY W. COPPOLA, DO

7 GENESIS TO JESUS A 7-week Bible Study from Dr. Scott Hahn and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology Journey Through Scripture series presented by Our Lady of Peace Bible Study When: Tuesday nights, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. January 29 to March 12, 2013 OR Wednesday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. January 30 to March 13, 2013 Where: Our Lady of Peace Church Social Room Pre-Registration is required by January 14, Cost is $15.00, which includes Participant Workbook and materials. (For supplemental reading you are able to purchase: A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God s Covenant Love in Scripture, by Scott Hahn for an additional $10.00) Please drop off or mail check and registration form to: Our Lady of Peace Church, 2401 W. 38 th Street, Erie, PA Attn: OLP Bible Study Any questions, please call Michelle Coppola, GENESIS TO JESUS You will be registered upon receipt of payment-due by January 14, 2013 Make checks payable to: Our Lady of Peace Church Name Address Zip Phone Parish Please specify: Tuesday night session Wednesday morning session Registration $15.00 includes Participant Workbook and materials For supplemental reading you can purchase: A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God s Covenant Love in Scripture, by Scott Hahn for an additional $10.00 (optional purchase) Total enclosed: Cash or Check #

8 All are invited to: Our Lady of Peace Bible Study Retreat Study St. Paul s Letters to the Galatians & Ephesians Presented by The Most Rev. Donald Trautman, SSL, STD Bishop Emeritus of Erie The event is free and open to all interested in a deeper appreciation for the Word of God. Just bring a Bible, no previous experience necessary! Refreshments will be provided. Part 1: Fri. night, Jan. 11, :00 to 9:00 pm OLP School Cafeteria Part 2: Sat. am, Jan. 12, :00 to 11 am (right after 8 am Mass) OLP School Cafeteria Please drop off or mail registration form to: Our Lady of Peace Church, 2401 W. 38 th Street, Erie PA Attn: OLP Bible Study Retreat 2013 Questions? Please call Sylvia Bosner, BIBLE STUDY RETREAT 2013 REGISTRATION You will be registered upon receipt Name Address Zip Phone Parish Attending: Friday evening Saturday morning Both sessions