Palm Sunday Monday of Holy Week Everyone is welcome. Holy Thursday All leave in silence Good Friday All enter and leave in Silence.

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1 Our Lady of Peace Palm Sunday March 24 th at all weekend Masses Mass begins with the Gospel proclaimed in the back of church and a short procession with everyone holding Palm Branches. The Passion of Jesus Christ is read and Mass does take a little bit longer time because of the extra reading and the longer Gospel. The color of the vestment that day is RED. Monday of Holy Week March 25 th 4:00PM Chrism Mass St. Peter Cathedral, Erie The Chrism Mass is where the holy oils are blessed by the Bishop. Also at Mass the priests renew their priestly commitments in service to the people of God. Everyone is welcome. Holy Thursday March 28 th 7:00PM Mass Mass is usual except there is the washing of the feet during Mass and at the end of Mass there will be a procession to the School where a Chapel will be set up in the Cafeteria and ending with silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to be in procession. All leave in silence as the community stays in prayer from that Liturgy on through the celebration of Good Friday. The color of the vestment that day is WHITE. Good Friday March 29 th 1:30PM NO Mass this day only a service with a reading of the Passion of Jesus Christ, Veneration of the Cross (there is one cross that will become three crosses so that at the veneration there will be more than one cross and the flow of the procession does not take an inordinate amount of time, then the three crosses will be put back together into the one cross). Distribution of communion. All enter and leave in Silence. The color of the vestment that day is RED. Holy Saturday March 30 th Noon - Blessing of Easter Baskets bring your family Easter Basket to church for a short service and a blessing. 8:30PM Mass This is the most important night of the church year and the ceremonies are ancient and beautiful. We encourage you to attend if you have never been. It is a night of great celebration in the tradition of the Catholic Church. There is the blessing of the light outside and a procession into the dark church with lit candles. The renewal of Baptismal promises by everyone. The Easter Vigil will take about two hours. And it does fulfill ones obligation for Mass. The color of the vestment that day is WHITE. Easter Sunday March 31 st Masses are at 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM NO 4:30PM We have added 12:30PM Mass on Easter Sunday to assist with the numbers of people who join us for this wonderful celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mass is usual with a renewal of Baptismal Promises by everyone. The color of the vestment that day is WHITE. March 24, West 38th Street, Erie, PA Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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. Easter Triduum, Holy Triduum, Paschal Triduum, or The Three Days, is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday (the vigil of Good Friday)and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday, the three-day period therefore from the evening of Maundy Thursday (excluding most of Thursday) to the evening of Resurrection Sunday. It recalls the passion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, as portrayed in the canonical Gospels. We encourage everyone to take part in the Paschal Triduum. Please see the schedule on the FRONT page. FAITH FORMATION NEWS Religious Education for today Sunday, March 24th: Elementary & Secondary have class Religious Education for next Sunday, March 31st: This is Easter Sunday - There are NO Religious Ed Classes. Confirmation Mass: Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 7:00PM 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. First Friday Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday, April 5th, 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! BANN I Joe Manzi / Nadine Keller

3 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 24, 2013 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, March 25, :00AM Richard Forrester - Carol & Sal Mallozzi 12:10PM Urban Barrett - Family TUESDAY, March 26, :00AM William & Christine Walden - Family 12:10PM Clem Scalzitti - Wife & Children 4:00PM Confessions 5:00PM Timothy Kuzmin, Jr. - Terrance & Carla Krott WEDNESDAY, March 27, :00AM Patrick Brasington - Dad & Alice 12:10PM Carl Hoffman - Wife, Ruth 1:30PM OLP Grade 8 Presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar THURSDAY, March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday 7:00PM Mass of the Last Supper Collection for the Needy Fund of the Parish Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Until 11:00PM FRIDAY, March 29, 2013 Good Friday 1:30PM Passion/Veneration of Cross/ Distribution of Communion SATURDAY, March 30, 2013 Holy Saturday 8:00AM Morning Prayer 12:00PM Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:30PM Great Vigil of Easter SUNDAY, March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord 7:30AM The Bafile Family - Ehrman Family *9:00AM Edith Zurawski - Frank & Marilyn Kleinhanz 11:00AM Marge Klan - Richard & Mary Szocki 12:30PM Parishioners *Sign Interpreted for the Hearing Impaired SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of William & Christine Walden - Family. CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Wilma Schlosser - Friends. Readings for the Week of March 24th Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 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: Mar. 24: Mary Ann A., Magherita H., Audrey & Robert H. Mar. 25: Grace F., Christine O., Lori B. Mar. 26: Cynthia B., Dave W., Joe S. Mar. 27: Ann R. Mar. 28: Ann F., Michael M., Betty S., Kathy W. Apr. 1: Maxine R., Mark S., Evelyn V. Apr. 2: Kathy W., Deacon Dennis 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, April 3rd, 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 School Report March 24, 2013 Reflections and Updates from Fall 2012 Back in October, we shared with you Alumnus Jillian Dunn 05 was planning to go to Nicaragua. The October dress down day at school was held in order to help to aid the people of that country, and raised $500. Jillian s trip had taken place in early January. While she was home on Spring Break in early March, she returned to OLP to share her experiences with the 5th 8th grade students. Jillian began by telling the students, You all were with me in Nicaragua. I was praying for all of you. She also was constantly reminded of the OLP students as 53% of the country is their ages. As the students sat listening to Jillian share her experiences, they also had the opportunity to see a variety of her experiences projected in pictures on a screen. She shared with them how them hosting a dress down day helped to build relationships, bonds and commitments all the way from Erie, PA to Central America. Jillian had the opportunity to experience life with two different families. She spent a greater part of the trip in the capital city of Managua and then she spent a few days in the mountains. She learned of the history of the country and was integrated into everyday life. One of the challenges was communicating with the families where she stayed as she did not know much Spanish, their native language. She learned a lot in the little bit of time she spent in Nicaragua. Some of those things included, Happiness is contagious. Don t measure happiness by the things we have. Being together as a family brings happiness. Let the good things spread. And live life with a smile on your face. Special thanks to Jillian for keeping connected to her Alma Mater. For more information about OLP School, contact: Miss Lisa Wenner Director of Advancement lwenner@olpcrusaders.org ERIE, PA CRS Rice Bowl brings Lent to life. CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith formation program that helps us to live in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable around the world. We pray to reflect on what type of person we are called to be. We fast to remove the things that get between us and God, and to remember those without enough to eat. We give to honor Jesus call to serve those in need. You re invited to participate in CRS Rice Bowl! Our Lady of Peace is participating in the CRS Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services Lenten program, as a way to encourage Jesus through others, especially through the most vulnerable in our world. Palm Sunday Assisting our Neighbors 40% of contributions to CRS Rice Bowl remain in our diocese, helping to support local poverty and hunger alleviation programs. The funds collected support vital Catholic programs that share in the Catholic mission of promoting the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. This week we pray for people in our own community who struggle with poverty and hunger. Give to your Rice Bowl to support programs that help the poor in our own community, as well as in communities around the world. A Stewardship of Sharing Week of March 10, 2013 Fiscal Year July June 2013 Weekly Envelope... $ 15,710 Weekly EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)... $ 1,223 Loose... $ 1,126 Other Income... $ 2,206 Total Weekly Income... $ 21,583 Projected Expenses for the Year... $ 1,058,037 Expenses Paid So Far This Year... $ 577,803 Expenses Yet To Be Paid... $ 480,234 Weekly Need Remainder of the Year. $ 28,249* Weekly Income... $ 21,583 Weekly Short... $ (6,666) *This number is derived by dividing expenses yet to be paid by the number of weeks left in the year.

5 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 24, 2013 God Bless you! Habemus Papam We have a Pope! The OLP Family congratulates our new Holy Father Pope Francis I Our prayers are with you! Going Green for the body - Natural Family Planning: No chemicals, no side-effects, small investment, marriage preserving - lifetime benefits. Natural Family Planning - Give it a try. For more information, call Gretchen (814) for classes starting Thursday, April 11th, from 7:00-9:00PM, in Erie. Frenchville Mission Trip July 14th through July 20th, 2013 in Frenchville, PA. Bethany Youth Center Young People Who Care This experience includes service to the poor of Clearfield and Centre Counties, community building, prayerful reflection of experience and personal processing time. The cost of the program is $200 per person. For more information and/or to register, please call Tammie Mang, Faith Formation Director, Contributions needed for the week. Please let us know, by May 10th, which of these items you can bring. Paper Products: Paper Plates & Cups (NOT Styrofoam) Paper Towels Paper Napkins Tissues Toilet Paper Handi Wipes Shelf Food Products: Peanut Butter Jelly Spaghetti Noodles Rice Don t Wait Sign-Up Now OLP Junior High Youth Group LENT IS OVER BAKE SALE! April 6 7, 2013 after all the Masses To celebrate the end of Lent and the joyous Easter season, the OLP Junior High Youth Group wants you to enjoy some sweet treats! Stop by the Youth Group bake sale in the vestibule after all the Masses April 6 th and 7 th to get your treat. All proceeds help to keep the cost of youth group activities down to an affordable level for all. Thank you for your support!

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: Isaiah 50:4 7. (salvation only through the Lord s servant) Reading II: Philippians 2:6 11. (imitating Christ s humility) Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56. (the passion of Jesus) Question of the Week: ADULT: When have you felt that you betrayed the confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus? CHILD: When have you let someone down who trusted you? How did you feel? Allegheny Forest Ministries Kinzua Youth Retreat Center 32 Vera Drive, Lewis Run, PA Allegheny Forest Ministries presents a day long Retreat for Women Saturday April 13, 2013 Theme: Ancient models for today: Saints Brigid of Kildare and Hildegard of Bingen. Brigid of Kildare and Hildegard of Bingen lived centuries ago, (Brigid in the 5 th Century and Hildegard in the 11th), but their lives, teaching and prayer inspire women (and men) today. These ancient teachers were both strong women leaders in church and society, lovers of Jesus, connected to the earth and its elements, who had great compassion for the sick and those who were poor. Brigid is associated with spring time and Hildegard with greening and verdancy. The forest edge is a perfect setting for this day-long retreat for women. The day will include prayer, stories, music, quiet reflection, ritual, and faith-sharing as well as good food, time to walk outdoors or rest inside, & the company of other women. Our Retreat Facilitator will be Sister Anne McCarthy, OSB, a member of Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Erie PA and Administrative Associate of Benetvision. Anne has a strong background in monastic studies, peace and justice and administration. Prior to her position at Benetvision she was Director of the Center for Social Concerns, Gannon University, Erie, PA and served as National Coordinator of Pax Christi USA, the national Catholic Peace Movement. Her articles on monastic life, peace, and justice have appeared in numerous magazines and journals. She recently visited Ireland where she traced the history of these two saints. Retreat Schedule: Registration and gathering will take place from 8:30am to 9:00am. The day long reflection will end at 4:00PM. Lunch is included. The registration fee for this retreat is $ Scholarships are available if needed. The retreat location: Allegheny Forest Ministries Retreat Center is located just off Route 59 between Warren and Bradford Pennsylvania, it is easily accessible from all areas of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York. Nestled in the village of Marshburg PA, just off State Route 59 near State Route 770, turn at Eschrich Road. Overnight accommodations are available for those wishing to arrive on Friday evening, or stay over on Saturday. Please contact Darrell Meyers (814) or darrell.meyers@olp.org or nmeyers@roadrunner.com to register or for questions. 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.

7 With your SmartPhone, scan this QR Code and go directly to the Diocese of Erie website for more information on the Year of Faith. DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 CHAPTER III ON THE HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH AND IN PARTICULAR ON THE EPISCOPATE 22. Just as in the Gospel, the Lord so disposing, St. Peter and the other apostles constitute one apostolic college, so in a similar way the Roman Pontiff, the successor of Peter, and the bishops, the successors of the apostles, are joined together. Indeed, the very ancient practice whereby bishops duly established in all parts of the world were in communion with one another and with the Bishop of Rome in a bond of unity, charity and peace, and also the councils assembled together, in which more profound issues were settled in common, the opinion of the many having been prudently considered, both of these factors are already an indication of the collegiate character and aspect of the Episcopal order; and the ecumenical councils held in the course of centuries are also manifest proof of that same character. And it is intimated also in the practice, introduced in ancient times, of summoning several bishops to take part in the elevation of the newly elected to the ministry of the high priesthood. Hence, one is constituted a member of the Episcopal body in virtue of sacramental consecration and hierarchical communion with the head and members of the body. But the college or body of bishops has no authority unless it is understood together with the Roman Pontiff, the successor of Peter as its head. The pope's power of primacy over all, both pastors and faithful, remains whole and intact. In virtue of his office, that is as Vicar of Christ and pastor of the whole Church, the Roman Pontiff has full, supreme and universal power over the Church. And he is always free to exercise this power. The order of bishops, which succeeds to the college of apostles and gives this apostolic body continued existence, is also the subject of supreme and full power over the universal Church, provided we understand this body together with its head the Roman Pontiff and never without this head. This power can be exercised only with the consent of the Roman Pontiff. For our Lord placed Simon alone as the rock and the bearer of the keys of the Church, and made him shepherd of the whole flock; it is evident, however, that the power of binding and loosing, which was given to Peter, was granted also to the college of apostles, joined with their head. This college, insofar as it is composed of many, expresses the variety and universality of the People of God, but insofar as it is assembled under one head, it expresses the unity of the flock of Christ. In it, the bishops, faithfully recognizing the primacy and pre-eminence of their head, exercise their own authority for the good of their own faithful, and indeed of the whole Church, the Holy Spirit supporting its organic structure and harmony with moderation. The supreme power in the universal Church, which this college enjoys, is exercised in a solemn way in an ecumenical council. A council is never ecumenical unless it is confirmed or at least accepted as such by the successor of Peter; and it is prerogative of the Roman Pontiff to convoke these councils, to preside over them and to confirm them. This same collegiate power can be exercised together with the pope by the bishops living in all parts of the world, provided that the head of the college calls them to collegiate action, or at least approves of or freely accepts the united action of the scattered bishops, so that it is thereby made a collegiate act. OLP Seniors Group The OLP Seniors Group will meet on Thursday, April 4th 1:00PM Hoss s West 26th Street Speaker: Jennifer Mazur, who is a Private Investigator, speaking on: Scams against Senior citizens. Guests and Members are invited to attend. Call Nancy, , for more information. Come, enjoy good food, and good friends! The OLP Seniors offers an opportunity to get together with other seniors to enjoy each other s company. The group meets on the first Thursday of every month, 12:00PM to 4:00PM. We have lunch, play bingo, and always have time to play cards. Occasionally, we will have a speaker at lunch. We have a summer picnic and a Christmas party. Please consider joining our group. Call Nancy for more information, Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 24, 2013 The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7a

8 2013 Catholic Services Appeal "Sharing the LIGHT...Light Up Lives Through Giving" is something that appeals to our sense of the common good by providing each of us an opportunity to unite and reach out to those in need that are in our parishes, cities and throughout the Diocese of Erie. Your gift helps in many ways. The Diocese of Erie encompasses nearly 10,000 square miles. Catholic Rural Ministries help to reach into some of the more isolated parts of our diocese. This ministry provides pastoral care and connection to people through direct contact including home visits, community retreats, spiritual workshops and youth building programs. There are two offices, one covering Clarion, Venango, Crawford, and Forest counties, and another that covers Potter and McKean counties. The work of this ministry is funded in part by your support of the Catholic Services Appeal. Please prayerfully consider your response to the 2013 Catholic Services Appeal. It s not how much we give, but about how much love we put into our giving. Blessed Mother Teresa 2013 CSA Campaign Period Ends December 2013 Goal... $119,860 Pledge Payments Received to Date... $ 61,062 Total Pledges... $139, Families - Goal is 800 Families Every dollar raised to make our goal supports important Diocesan services and every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in the parish. With your SmartPhone, scan this QR Code and go directly to our website to view the CSA Video and for more information on the 2013 CSA. So much is done by our Church because of your gifts to the CSA. If you have not yet made a gift to the CSA, we invite you to do so today. Every dollar raised to make our goal of $119,860 supports important Diocesan services and every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in the parish for the possibility of installing new flooring in the Church. WELCOME THE HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY INTO YOUR HOME THROUGH THE HOME ENTHRONEMENT PROGRAM The Enthronement brings countless graces and blessings, as enumerated in the Twelve Great Promises he made to Saint Margaret Mary. In the visions of 17th-century French nun and mystic Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jesus promised graces, peace, consolation, blessings, mercy and more to people devoted to his Sacred Heart. Jesus and Mary calls each of us to welcome and invite their Sacred Hearts into the core of your family, your home. The Holy Family is the beginning of countless other holy families. The history of mankind, the history of salvation, passes by way of the family- Blessed Pope John Paul Blessed Mother Theresa states in an interview, I felt the best way to bring Jesus back again into the family life was, I thought, the surest, and easiest, and quickest way to Jesus is to consecrate the family to the Sacred Heart. Blessed Mother Theresa herself was on a mission to Enthrone as many homes as possible in Calcutta and this message/mission still lives on today. Jesus is waiting to bring Himself into your home and fill it with peace, unity, and love. Call or to schedule your family s Home Enthronement. Learn more about this powerful apostolate for your family. Kristin Stravinsky/Home Enthronement Coordinator for Word Apostolate of Fatima stravs2plus3@yahoo.com or