Rev. John D. Hand, Pastor November 12, Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH DEVOTIONS

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1 The Parish of Our Lady of Peace 200 Milmont Avenue, Milmont Park, PA Phone: Fax: Website: Rev. John D. Hand, Pastor November 12, Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Our Lady of Peace Church and Notre Dame Church Open Daily for Reflection ~ 8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 8:30am (OLP Church) Friday: 8:30am (Notre Dame Church) WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (OLP Church) Sunday Masses: 7:30am & 11:30am (OLP Church) 10:00am & 5:30pm (Notre Dame Church) MORNING PRAYER Monday-Thursday & Saturday: Our Lady of Peace Church Friday at Notre Dame Church: Prayers begin at 8:10am CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm (OLP Church) or by appointment, call the parish office. PARISH DEVOTIONS ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Monday 9:00am-7:00pm (OLP Church) BENEDICTION & ST. JUDE NOVENA: Monday 7:00pm (OLP Church) SODALITY DEVOTIONS & MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Tuesdays after the 8:30am Mass (OLP Church) INFANT OF PRAGUE DEVOTIONS: 25 day of each Month -7:00pm (OLP Church) th

2 OUR LADY OF PEACE RECTORY 501 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park, PA OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm PARISH PRIESTS Rev. John D. Hand, Pastor Rev. Dominic Ishaq, Part Time Parochial Vicar & Staff of Archdiocesan Tribunal, In Residence PARISH DEACONS Deacon John J. Ellis Deacon Michael J. McAndrews Deacon James A. Basilio NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES SCHOOL Mrs. Susan B. Lowe, School Principal 990 Fairview Road-Swarthmore, PA Phone: Website: PREP CLASSES Tuesdays; September-May: 4:30-5:45pm in OLP School Building For more information, please contact: Mrs. Beinlich at or Mr. Pepe at RENTAL FEES AND POLICIES The buildings at Notre Dame de Lourdes and Our Lady of Peace, are available to rent ($125 per hour). Please call the rectory. INSURANCE FOR RENTAL Required by the Archdiocese for all hall rentals, please call the rectory for the fees. No exceptions can be made. Baptisms POLICY: Baptisms will take place every Sunday at 12:30 PM in Our Lady of Peace Church. Parents will need to attend one pre-jordan class before their child s Baptism. Both Godparents must be 16 years of age and will need a letter of good standing from his/her current Parish. Anyone requesting a baptism must be registered for at least 3 months and actively attending Church each week. Note: A baptized person who belongs to a non-catholic Church may be admitted as a Christian witness to Baptism together with a Catholic sponsor. The choice of a god-parent/sponsor should be made primarily on a spiritual basis. Christian Witness status does not apply to Catholics who have left the Church. A Certificate of Eligibility is required from the parish of those requesting to become godparents or sponsors, and proof of Baptism is required for Christian witnesses. CERTIFICATES: Copies of any sacraments received at OLP or Notre Dame Church can be requested on our website: or by calling the parish office. All certificates are $10 if being picked up and $11 to be mailed. ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES (Sponsors for Baptism & Confirmation) If you are asked to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation and require a letter, you may call the parish office to request a letter. POLICY: You must be an active member of the parish for at least 3 months before requesting a letter. Pre-Cana & Pre-Jordan Classes PRE-JORDAN CLASS: Next class is December 4, 2017 at 7:00pm in OLP Cafeteria. Pre-registration is required; please call the parish office. PRE-CANA CLASS: For more info on Pre-Cana classes and marriage prep, please visit the Archdiocesan website at: phillycatholiclife.org Baptism Schedule & Eligibility Saturday, November 25, 2017, 12:30 (OLP) - Fr. Hand 1 st Sunday of every Month - Fr. Dominic 2 nd Sunday of every Month - Deacon John Ellis 3 rd Sunday of every Month - Deacon Jim Basilio 4 th Sunday of every Month - Deacon Mike McAndrews NEWLY BAPTIZED: Welcome to the newly baptized of Our Lady of Peace Parish: Siena Juliette Winthrop GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

3 Welcome Anyone who wishes to register in the Parish, is asked to please call the parish office and make an appointment. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our newly registered parishioners of Our Lady of Peace: NEWLY MARRIED: Congratulations to everyone married at Our Lady of Peace Parish. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness! Anointing of the Sick... We will no longer have anointing of the sick on a monthly basis. We will have an annual anointing of the sick mass in May, details to follow. Our Eucharistic Ministers also minister communion to those sick members on Sundays. In accordance with the Privacy Act, a family member must provide the name of their family member who is unable to attend weekly Mass or is considered a shut in to the office/rectory. Please call the parish office at and provide the names, address and any contact information of your family member. Thank you. In Loving Memory May They Rest in Peace! Blessing for your Home A Priest or Deacon would love to come bless your home. Please return this to the office or drop in collection basket and someone will contact you to set up an appointment. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERIES The Bereavement Support Series began on October 5 th at 7:00pm and continue for 6 additional successive Thursdays. The meetings will be held in the St. Joseph Room (aka Multipurpose Room) in Notre Dame de Lourdes School. If you are interested or curious please contact Deacon Jim Basilio at NAME: ADDRESS: NUMBER: Marriages Anyone who wishes to be married at Our Lady of Peace Parish, is asked to contact Fr. Hand at least six months before the desired date to schedule an appointment about their upcoming wedding. Couples must attend a marriage prep program called Pre-Cana. The Catholic Church law ordinarily requires baptized Roman Catholics to marry before a priest or deacon. Unless they requested and received a dispensation from canonical form, Catholics who exchange marriage vows in the presence of only ministers from other religious traditions or authorized civic officials are not considered validly married in the eyes of the Catholic Church. Later, those couples may seek to have their union officially recognized by the Church. In technical Church terms, this is known as convalidation of a marriage. If you are in this situation and want to find out more about the This program includes a discussion of the mission and purpose of marriage preparation, an introduction to the sacrament of marriage, guest speakers and recommendations for resources to use with engaged couples convalidation process we kindly ask you to approach one of the parish Deacons or Fr. Hand. The Sunday Collection Report WEEKLY TOTALS Mass Attendance for the week 11/5/17: 902 Sunday, November 5, 2017 ~ $11,758 (Last Year) November 6, 2016 ~ $12, Block Collection as of 11/7/17: $36, All Souls: $1, All Saints: $1, SCHOOL FUNDRAISING REPORT AS OF 11/6/17 Goal: $125,000 ~ Raised to Date: $7, Program Book: $2,350 Annual Appeal: $2050 Thanksgiving Pies: $26.65 Donation: $102 Trunk or Treat: $847 Panera $212 3-D Printer InKind Donation: $1,600 Connelly Foundation: 30 Chromebooks and Laptop Charging Cart GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

4 We Pray For... Please pray for those who are ill; we remember: Mary Basilio, Anna Marie Convery, Judith Convery, Baby Noah Corazo, Margaret Curley, Bernadette Deeck, Baby Lucy Scott DeLuca, Evelyn DePetre, Nicholas DiEmedio, Lucy Duda, Doris & George Egan, Lydia Galati, Melody Gamble, Stephen Henry, Clare Keenan, Nancy Mancko, Frank Martin, Nick Massi, Eileen Moran, Fiora Miller, Joseph Miller, Betty Monahan, Mary Iovino, Joan Lynn, Stephen McNamee, John Moran, Linda Pulver, Dorothy Sciarra, Sabrina Szerszen, Mark Tancredi & Suzanne Trainor. Votive Candles - Intentions NOVEMBER ST. JUDE: In memory of Eugene P. Selner. From: Dolores Selner. ST. JUDE: For: Linda Pulver. From: Family. BLESSED MOTHER: For: Cassie Cosgrove. From: Angie Furman. BLESSED MOTHER: For: Ronald J. Herrick. From: E. Herrick 2003 BLESSED MOTHER: For: Joseph G. DiEmidio. From: Wife, Sophia. ST. JOSEPH: For: Bill Tancredi. From: Polly. ST. JOSEPH: For a Special Intention. From: Pat Newnam. BLESSED MOTHER: For: Family. From: Family. OUR LADY OF PEACE: In Thanksgiving. From: Fr. Gus Pilgrimage group. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL: For: Elisa Natale. From: Loretta Ciarrocchi. SACRED HEART: For: Borak & Cantalamessa Family. From: C. Borak. SACRED HEART: For: William Borak, Sr. From: Camille Borak. BLESSED MOTHER: For: The Brawdy & Kovatch Families. From: Joe & Joanne. BLESSED MOTHER: Martha Alizzi. From: Steve BLESSED MOTHER: For: Tessie & Albert Pomenti. From: Linda Pomenti. SACRED HEART: In memory of John & Rose Crispin. From: Grace & Jen. The Donation for the Votive Candle is now $10.00 for a week or $20.00 for the month. Please fill out the coupon below for the Votive Candle and bring to the Office. CANDLE FOR: STATUE OF: REQUESTED BY (name & Number): WEEK OR MONTH REQUESTED: (CIRCLE ONE) Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday November 11, 2017 OLP - 8:30AM Ralph Boccella Requested by: Maria OLP - 4:30PM Catherine DeCarlo (19th Anniv.) Requested by: Rita Atherholt Sunday November 12, 2017 OLP - 7:30AM Louis V. Caponi, Jr. Requested by: Family ND -10:00AM Lisa McNamee (2nd Anniv.) Requested by: Mom OLP - 11:30AM Stephen Dick Requested by: wife, Penny ND - 5:30PM People of the Parish Monday November 13, 2017 OLP - 8:30AM Caroline Ciallella Requested by: Michael and Marie Tuesday November 14, 2017 OLP - 8:30AM Angela DePase (1st Anniv.) Requested by: Richard Jester Wednesday November 15, 2017 OLP 8:30AM In honor of Sacred Heart of Jesus for favors received Requested by: Amelia Barnabi Thursday November 16, 2017 OLP 8:30AM John Urbano Requested by: family Friday November 17, 2017 ND - 8:30AM Bill Smyth Requested by: Harry and Anita Snyder Saturday November 18, 2017 OLP - 8:30AM Mary Hartman Requested by: Dawn OLP - 4:30PM People of the Parish 2018 MASS BOOK Masses are available for Please call the rectory office. MASS INTENTIONS & CARDS All available Mass intention dates are now available on our website at ~Mass cards for the living or deceased are $10. ~Bread and Wine Mass cards are $20 for a week. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

5 School News FROM MRS. LOWE S DESK **Happy Veteran s Day! Please pray for our veterans on Saturday, November 11, A Veteran s Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame de Lourdes on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:00 am. We are grateful for the many sacrifices they have made to keep us safe and free! School News ** Support Notre Dame de Lourdes School through United Way The cost to Notre Dame de Lourdes School of educating a child is not completely covered by his or her tuition. Your contribution to the United Way Campaign through your paycheck makes up the difference. Our school's number is #8518 **Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Conferences On Monday, November 13, 2017 and Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents will meet with Mrs. Caton and Mrs. Smith for conferences. The students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten do not have school. **Claire s Gourmet Fundraiser Thank you to those who participated in the Claire s Gourmet fundraiser! We appreciate all your help. Orders will be ready for pick up on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 2:45pm to 4:30pm in the Saint Joseph Room of the school. **Christmas Bazaar The Christmas Bazaar will take place at Our Lady of Peace Hall on Friday, November 17, 2017 and Saturday, November 18, Many great baskets, vendors and food items are expected. Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday beginning at 9:00am. All are invited! Notre Dame de Lourdes School A Catholic Value Based Environment Innovative ~ Challenging ~ Real World Registration information: (610) **Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser for the School Parish Lottery and Pool Winners CHANCES Winner for November 5th: Ron Parra ~ $ Tickets are available after all Masses. $1 per ticket. 6 tickets for $5.Winner is drawn after the 11:30AM Mass on Sundays. All proceeds go to Notre Dame de Lourdes school. UPDATE!!! FOOTBALL 33 POINT POOL This pool currently has spots open. Pool #2 is on sale now however will not be in effect until all 32 teams are sold. The cost is $20. Per team. This is a 50/50 pool with half to Our Lady of Peace Parish and half to the winner. Winner will take home $320 unless there are multiple winners on the same weekend then the pot of $320 will be split amongst the winners. Check in with the 50/50 ladies for details and rules. Good Luck to all and Thank YOU!! Order your Thanksgiving Pies from Westtown Amish Farmers Market and support Notre Dame de Lourdes school. Orders due 11/15/17 at the school or OLP Rectory. Pies picked up 11/22/17 12 noon to 2:00 pm at Notre Dame de Lourdes School. Forms at the back of each church. Questions? Contact Monica Wiegand at or mwdpt1976@aol.com **Technology News!! Notre Dame de Lourdes is one of a group of schools receiving 30 Chromebooks and a charging cart from the Connelly Foundation! WORLD SERIES POOL WINNERS Game #1 Bob Condon Game #2 OLP Game #3 Sally Dennon Game #4 Carolyn Killion Game #5 Hoyer Game #6 Bob Condon Game #7 Mike Impriano GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

6 PREP PREP PREP CLASSES Tuesdays; September-May: 4:30-5:45pm in OLP School For more information, please contact: Mrs. Beinlich at or Mr. Pepe at Please Note: October 3 rd was the last date to sign up for the 2017/2018 PREP program with a $25 late fee. If you are new to the parish, or have special circumstances, please contact Mr. Pepe or Mrs. Beinlich. First Communion Meeting (Obligatory) 11/30 at 7 pm Sacramental Meeting (OLP Church) Confirmation Dates (Obligatory) 11/30 at 7 pm Sacramental Meeting (OLP Church) 12/5 at 6 PM Sponsor/Student Practice (OLP Church) 12/7 9:00 to 2:00 PM Student Retreat for Confirmation (OLP Church) 12/9 at 11:00 AM Confirmation (OLP Church) (Confirmandi arrive at 9:30 AM) $30 Confirmation Fee Due by 11/28. CYO News JR. CYO GRADES 5-8; WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL YEAR! December 6 th : Guest Speaker Amy Brooks: How to Be Yourself ; Who you are meant to be and why you are so important! The January - April meetings will be released later in the fall. CYO SPORTS Parents may register eligible students for Winter sports at the following website: Winter Sports include, K-2 Basketball Clinic (coordinator and coaches needed) 3rd and 4th grade girl s basketball. (Coach Needed) 3rd and 4th grade boy s basketball (Coach Needed) 5th and 6th Grade girl s basketball (Coach Needed) 5th and 6th Grade boy s basketball (Coach Needed) 7th and 8th Grade girl s basketball (Coach Needed) 7th and 8th Grade boy s basketball. 9th and 10th grade boy s basketball (Coach Needed 11th and 12th grade boy s basketball. Deadline for Registration November 3 rd. Coaches needed at all levels, if interested contact Dave Katch at for more information. Safe Environment Requirements Archdiocesan policy requires all church personnel to obtain background checks. This includes any priest, religious, deacon, pastoral minister, employee, school employee, parish employee, and contract employee. Also includes any individual 14 years of age or older applying for or in a paid position as an employee having direct contact with children. If anyone needs new clearances and training, updating clearances, or has any questions, please contact Anne at the rectory or olp532@aol.com Clearance Requirements (14 years of age or older): must be renewed every 5 years. 1. PA State Police Criminal Background Check 2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance 3. Federal Fingerprint Background Check If not PA resident for 10 continuous years. OR Signed Disclosure Statement only for Volunteers who have been a PA resident for 10 continuous years. Training Requirements Staff and Volunteers (18 years of age or older): 1. Safe Environment, Part I: Protecting God s Children Class. 2. Safe Environment, Part II: Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse. Must be completed on-line through the OCYP website at: childyouthprotection.org under Training Institute. VETERAN'S MASS On Sunday November 12, 2017 at 10 am in Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, all military veterans are invited to attend a special Mass and a free breakfast, following the mass, at Nelson Hall. COAT DRIVE Together, as a parish, we will be collecting gently used coats, hats, gloves, and blankets and donate them to the homeless in Chester, Pennsylvania. You may drop off your donation to that back of either church anytime the buildings are opened. If you would like your donation to be picked up at your house, please contact Barb Saunders at (484) Donations will be accepted until December 17, CANNED GOOD DONATIONS The first Sunday every month, bins will be placed in the back of both ND and OLP Churches for donations for Loaves & Fishes. Non-perishable items only. Please be generous. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

7 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Friday, November 17th: 6 to 9 PM Saturday, November 18th: 9 AM to 3 PM Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, 9 to 11 AM Cost: $3 (pancakes, sausage, donut holes, juice) You can pay at the door. Dinner (Friday night): Pizza and Meat ball Sandwiches Lunch Menu (Saturday): Hot dogs, Pizza, Chicken Fingers and Fries, and Meatball Sandwiches WISH LIST Parish News red and green plastic tablecloths Scratch off lottery tickets Theme baskets to raffle. If you cannot make a basket, you can buy the items and Donna Lane will make it for you. Alcohol: Baileys Irish Cream, Irish Whisky, vodka, rum, whisky, gin for our alcohol raffle 6 packs of beer, cocktails napkins, olives, peanuts, etc. for alcohol raff. The grand prize is a wagon of alcohol. Cookies, cakes, donuts, pound cakes, brownies, cupcakes, pizzelles, etc. These items can be dropped off at the OLP school hall on Friday, November 17th. We are not asking for donations for the kitchen. However, if you see water, soda, and juice boxes for sale, we can always use it. Drop donations off in the back of either Church. Thank you! JOIN US ON A CRUISE Our Lady of Peace Parish, is booking a cruise from May 5 th - 10 th, This is full filled 5-night vacation to the beautiful Island of Bermuda. Balcony: $ ; Ocean View: $ ; Interior cabin: $ Price includes the cost for two people, all port charges, food & beverages. Price does not include beer, alcohol & gratuity. $ deposit required. Final payment due on 2/1/18. Call Kim Berger at ext:427821, for more info or to reserve a spot. JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME ON BOARD! CHOIR Practices will be Tuesdays at 7:00pm in OLP Church. Please contact Lou Becht for more info: or DrLouBecht@gmail.com Community News ST. MADELINE S PARISH & SCHOOL REUNION Saturday, November 18 th, 7:00-11:00pm. Anthony s Restaurant, 4990 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, $30.00, includes food and music; cash bar. All attendees/alumni are welcome to join us for Mass at 4:00pm at St. Madeline Church followed by a tour of the school on the day of the reunion. For more info: our Facebook page: Saint Madeline Parish Reunion or kathyahenry@gmail.com LITTLE FLOWER MANOR NURSING HOME Annual Christmas Bazaar on Sun., Nov. 12 th from 10:00AM- 2:00PM in St. Joseph s hall, 1201 Springfield Rd., Darby PA. The bazaar will have holiday décor, jewelry, crafts, attic treasures, etc. SAINT KATHERINE DREXEL PARISH IN CHESTER, PA A men s conference about personal identity and embarking on your unique Mission from God will be held at Saint Katherine Drexel Parish in Chester, PA. Held over three successive nights beginning on Sunday November 26th through Tuesday November 28 th at 7:00pm, the conference will be given by Barry Pine, a Certified Catechist of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Men, please attend and discover your true identity in Jesus Christ, where there is nothing to fear, nothing to prove and nothing to hide. For further information, please call the parish office at BLESSED VIRGIN MARY-DARBY, PA Me and My House: Understanding How Buildings Work Terror behind the walls! Ever wonder where the water goes when you flush or how does hot water magically appear at the sink? First series: Sunday, November 5 th, from 12:30-2:30pm in the BVM DARBY Old School Hall. First installment: Plumbing: This series explains how the systems in buildings work, and what is required to properly construct, repair, maintain and make safe, affordable structures. BYOQ (Bring your own questions). In the weeks to follow, we shall explore: Electrical Systems (Nov 12 th ), Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (Nov 19 th ), The Building Envelope - Walls, Roof & Foundations (Nov 26 th ); and Getting Ready for Winter (Dec. 6 th ). Admission: Free, walk-ins welcome. This is an outstanding program. Tell your friends. To register, please call BIBLE STUDY Coffee with Christ. Introduction to the Bible with Fr. Dominic is coming soon. Details to follow. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

8 Upcoming Events Schedule NOV. 11 th - Spaghetti dinner, 5:30pm, OLP cafeteria. NOV. 12th Veteran s Mass, 10:00am, ND Church. NOV. 15 th - Scripture Study, 7:00pm in the Convent. NOV. 15 th - Parish Council meeting, 7:00pm, OLP Cafeteria. NOV th - Christmas Bazaar, OLP cafeteria. NOV. 18 th - Breakfast with Santa, 9:00am, OLP Cafeteria. NOV. 20 th - Men's Group, 7:00pm in OLP Convent. NOV. 22 nd - Scripture Study, 7:00pm in the Convent. NOV. 23 rd - Thanksgiving Day (Masses: Vigil-7:00pm; Day- 9:00am) NOV. 29 th - Scripture Study, 7:00pm in the Convent. NOV. 30 th - Parent Sacramental Night, 7:00pm, OLP. DEC. 4 th - Men's Group, 7:00pm in OLP Convent. DEC. 6 th - Jr. CYO meeting (5 th -8 th grades), 6:30pm, St. Joseph room, ND. DEC 6th Women s Group, 6:30 PM, OLP Cafeteria DEC. 6 th - Scripture Study, 7:00pm in the Convent. DEC. 9 th - Confirmation with Archbishop Chaput, OLP Church, 11:00am. DEC. 12 th - Santa s Secret Shop, for PREP children, OLP Cafeteria. DEC. 14 th - Santa s Secret Shop, for Notre Dame School DEC. 13 th - Scripture Study, 7:00pm in the Convent. DEC. 20 th - Blood Drive, ND. FEB. 25, Annual Parish Communion Breakfast, Guest Speaker, Ray Didinger, OLP Church. Bonner & Prendie 50 th Year Class of 67 Joint Reunion. Together Again! November 17, 2017, Springfield Country Club (400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064) Rooms available at the adjoining Marriot Courtyard ( ) at discounted rates. Music by JERRY BLAVAT Time: 7:30 to 11:30 pm/ Open Bar 8-9pm ALL SPOUSES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS ARE WELCOME Lots of food, fun and renewing relationships with past friends. Tickets are $67 per person. Link to purchase tickets: (search Bonner-Prendie 50 th reunion) For more information contact: John J Dolceamore ( johndolce@foxroach.com ) or Sherry O'Hagan ( ohaganwolf@gmail.com ) Cardinal O'Hara Band and Guard Craft Fair Saturday, November 18 th and Sunday, November 19th, 2017; 10 AM thru 4 PM (3 PM Sun.) in the school cafeteria (1701 Sproul Road, Springfield, PA). Remember to shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 80 plus fabulous vendors of hand-made crafts, baby items, breads, candy, sauces, photos, candles, jewelry - plus much more. COHS Spirit Wear will be sold. Admission is Free! Parish News WEEKLY FAITH SHARING AND REFLECTION Have you ever been so distracted at Mass that you leave saying to yourself, "I can't even remember what the readings were!"? How would you like to gain a deeper and easy-tounderstand meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings BEFORE Mass - so that when you go to Mass you can more fully participate? How would you like to learn how to apply the Scripture readings to your daily life, and at the same time have fun sharing your faith with a great group of people? Every Wednesday evening, we will be hosting a weekly reflection on the Sunday readings, entitled, Come and See! in Our Lady of Peace Spiritual Life Center (the former Convent) from 7:00-8:30pm. Open your heart to the graces and blessings of the Bible. No Bible Study experience is necessary. Beginners are encouraged and very welcomed. Sessions are very casual and informal. Bring a friend! For more info, contact Patrick Ireland at: pireland9@yahoo.com or MEN S GROUP The Men's Group will begin meeting in the (former) Our Lady of Peace Convent on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of each month at 7:00pm. Please join us for some Faith, Food, and Fellowship! Please call Patrick Ireland at for more info. To be kept up to date on meetings and events, send your address to pireland9@yahoo.com NEW PARISH LIST Members of the OLP Men's Group will be collecting addresses in order to help keep our parishioners better informed of events & activities in our parish and the archdiocese. Your address will NOT be visible to anyone else, and will not be used for any other purpose. You will find pencils and signup slips in the pews and in the vestibules. Please deposit your completed slips in the Collection Basket. Thank you! WOMEN S GROUP Our newly formed Women's Group will meet in Our Lady of Peace Cafeteria on the 1 st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. We invite all women to join us for an evening of sharing our faith and helping our community. Please call Irene Sakowski at or Diane McFadden at for more information. Anyone who wishes to be notified by , please provide that as well to isakowski@veizon.net or dspuriomc@yahoo.com. We will be happy to provide a ride to anyone who is in need. Looking forward to seeing you on December 6. Who Are You? (Men s Conference at St. Katherine Drexel, Chester, PA) A men s conference about personal identity and embarking on your unique Mission from God will be held at Saint Katherine Drexel Parish in Chester, Pa. Held over three successive nights beginning on Sunday November 26th through Tuesday November 28th at 7:00 PM, the conference will be given by Barry Pine, a Certified Catechist of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For further information, please call SKD parish office at GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

9 Our Lady of Peace Parish Council-Committee Contact List 2017 CONTACT PHONE Bereavement Group Deacon Jim Basilio Building Committee John Ward Carnival Committee Pat Gorman Christmas Bazaar Donna Lane Cookie Devlin CYO Director L. McGarrigle Down to Earth Christians Linda Basilio Dan Tyson Finance Council John Ellis Fund Raising Committee Barbara Hoyer Helping Hands Irene Sakowski Kids Drama Club Linda Galati Hunt Legion of Mary (ND) Sodality (OLP) ND: Susan O'Connor OLP: Rita Atherholt Liturgical Ministers (Euch. Mins. & Lectors) Jackie Basquill Liturgy Committee Teresa Huddell OLP Visitation Barbara Walker Diane McFadden Parish Council Jackie Basquill Prayer Shawl Ministry Kerrigan McKay Pre-Cana Father John Hand Prep Program Mary Beinlich Pre Jordan Deacon John Ellis RCIA Pete Pepe School Advisory Board John Ellis Ushers ND: Bob Thorp OLP: Joe Fey Scripture and Readings for the Week Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice." - Mt 23:1-3 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/ Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8 GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

10 CELEBRANT SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 12 th 4:30PM (Vigil-OLP): Fr. Hand 7:30AM (OLP): Fr. Dominic 10:00AM (ND): Fr. Hand 11:30AM (OLP): Fr. Dominic 5:30PM (ND-Eve): Fr. Flanagan NOVEMBER 19 th 4:30PM (Vigil-OLP): Fr. Dominic 7:30AM (OLP): Fr. Hand 10:00AM (ND): Fr. Dominic 11:30AM (OLP): Fr. Dominic 5:30PM (ND-Eve): Fr. Hand LECTORS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of Nov 11/12 Nov 18/19 Lector 4:30PM OLP Barbara Walker MaryLou McGeehan 7:30AM OLP Irene Sakowski Charles Catania Ed Tomasetti 10:00AM ND Linda Basilio John Truitt Pat Gorman Nicole Truitt 11:30AM OLP Linda Hunt MaryAnn Hrin TEAM 1 Ali McKinney Carolyn Barnes TEAM 2 Caroline Becker Elizabeth Hoyer Marygrace Henderson TEAM 3 Sydney Zerbe Anthony Martin TEAM 4 Alyssa Freeman, Andrew Shay Hannah Shay TEAM 5 Sebastian Lynn Eamon Bonsall Brynlee Grugan ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 12 th 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP):Team 8 7:30AM (OLP): Team 9 10:00AM (ND): Team 10 11:30AM (OLP): Team 11 5:30PM (ND-Eve): HS Students TEAM 6 Kaylyn Piffath Brennan Szczpiorski Amanda Miller TEAM 7 Jake Gill Maryella Gill TEAM 8 Olivia Grove Timmy Signs TEAM 9 Mikayla Shrack Emily Hill Aden Boyle NOVEMBER 18 h 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP):Team 12 7:30AM (OLP): Team 13 10:00AM (ND): Team 1 11:30AM (OLP): Team 2 5:30PM (ND-Eve): HS Students OUR LADY OF PEACE/NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES ALTAR SERVER TEAMS TEAM 10 Erin O Brien Allison O Brien Julianna Sharren TEAM 11 Ryley McCann Ralph Gonzalez Joey Markey TEAM 12 Andrew Kusner Liam Geraghty TEAM 13 Megan Noon Caitlin Jordan Elizabeth Tomasetti 5:30PM ND Extraordinary Minister 4:30PM OLP Matthew Crehan Jack Polito Jerome Welch Connie Clarke Bobbie Palkovics Grace Driscoll Jim Freeman Barbara Walker 7:30AM OLP Pat Ireland Pat Ireland Tom Dillon Tom Crowley Jim Dempsey John Lane Barbara Dempsey Diane McFadden Bill Samohod Ed Tomasetti 10:00AM ND Bob Ruzzo Bob Cabry Norma DelNano Denise Lynch Sherry DiFonzo Don Curran Donnetta Curren-Cook Don McGoldrick Kathleen Hamm Denise Lynch 11:30AM OLP Carolyn Killion Anna D Ambrosio Donna Shiarra Michele Longo Anna D Ambrosio Sylvia Gormley Amelia Martinelli 5:30PM ND Sue Houseman Sue Houseman NOTE: The team lists are posted above; please make sure to double check your name and team each week. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH