Our Lady of Peace. Pancake Breakfast

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1 Our Lady of Peace We Three Kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of Wonder... The Knights of Columbus Council of Our Lady of Peace will hold their monthly Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 3rd, in the OLP Cafeteria from 8:00 to 11:00AM Menu: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Sausage, Juice, Coffee or Tea Adults $6.75, Children $3.00, Under 5 Free Join us for the Best Breakfast Deal in town, and support your KofC organization. Proceeds from these breakfasts are used to support worthwhile parish, diocesan, and community projects. January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord 2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

2 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA Parish Office Phone Our Mission Statement: Fax Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic Community of Faith called to proclaim the greatness of the Lord through Worship, Service, Education and Ministry. Website olp@olp.org Grief Support Group School The Grief Support Group meets weekly in the OLP Social Room: Pre School Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30PM for prayer, sharing, and support Questions, please call the Church Office at x 201. Faith Formation Office Office Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Parish Pastoral Team Pastor Rev. Glenn R. Whitman Parochial Vicar Rev. David Renne Permanent Deacons Rev. Dr. Anthony Alleruzzo Rev. Mr. John Mang School Principal Miss Mary Beth Ek Advancement Director Mrs. Kathy Grisier Music/Liturgy Director Mr. Brian Kuzmin Faith Formation Director Mrs. Tammie Mang Office Manager Mr. Ron Erb Office Secretary Mrs. Cynthia Berarducci Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Michael Przepierski Pastoral Council President Mrs. Kathy Grisier 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 is available on these dates: 2016: Jan. 25, Mar 29, May 23. Call the Parish office to register. Sacrament of Matrimony An appointment with a parish priest needs to be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45-4:45PM or by appt. New Parishioners Welcome! Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or register online. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Anyone seeking information on becoming Catholic or completing one s initiation into the Catholic faith should call the Parish Office. Prayer Request Line: Doris Marge Chris Church Cleaners for the Week of January 3 Team 2: Sylvia B., Nancy D., Ginny B. Thank you to all those who are willing to help with this important ministry of keeping our church clean and beautiful. PEOPLE FOR LIFE, INC. People for Life will sponsor three separate pro-life events this January: Saturday, January 9 Erie March for Life in downtown Erie (11:00AM Perry Square) Saturday, January 16 38th Annual Pro-Life Breakfast (9:00AM Convention Center) January rd Annual Bus Trip to the March for Life in Washington, DC (leave Erie at 11:00PM on the 21st and return about 2:00AM on the 23rd) For more information please visit: or call as reservations are needed for some of the events. Sunday s Readings: First Reading: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you. Psalm: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Second Reading: The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Gospel: Magi from the east arrived, saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? Do you know someone who has just recently returned home from the hospital or a nursing or rehab facility? As part of our faith community we would like to reach out to those parishioners who are homebound or alone and need someone to check on them. If you have a family member or you know of someone who would like a visit from a member of our faith community or a community nurse please call Cindy, RN, FCN at

3 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, January 4, :00AM Kathy Brindle - Jay & Marcia Montgomery 12:10PM Rita Fromknecht & Charlene Gray - Len & Cathy Kuzma TUESDAY, January 5, :00AM Charles Grieshaber - Carol G. 12:10PM Richard Notaro - Why Catholic Group WEDNESDAY, January 6, :00AM Andrew Polakowski - Family 12:10PM Rita Stumpf Fromknecht - M/M Michael Gaines 7:30PM Healing Mass THURSDAY, January 7, :00AM Richard Custer - Family 9:00AM School Mass - Donald Scalise - Roy & Elaine Braughler 12:10PM Helen Zibrinyi - Katherine Zibrinyi FRIDAY, January 8, :00AM Eleanor Heim - Dion, Lisa & Colin Daily 12:10PM Fred Steger - Sons, Ron & Bill SATURDAY, January 9, :00AM Mary Ann Heile - Sister Marie Kebort 5:00PM Anthony DiVincenzo - Ed & Rina Hoffman SUNDAY, January 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord 7:30AM Susan Ambro - Family 9:00AM Arlene Glance - Family 11:00AM Richard Brazus - George Grignol & Linda 4:30PM Parishioners SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Andrew Polakowski - Family. CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Joan Dombrowski - Friends. Readings for the Week of January 3rd Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED - Please pray for Joseph McNally, father of Carla Klinge. May his famiy find hope and consolation through their faith in the resurrected Lord. 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: Jan. 3: Sister Peggy, Linda D., Wilma M., Virginia S. Jan. 4: Arlene B., Connie F. Jan. 5: Ed B., Joyce K. Jan. 6: Maxine B., Denise & Michael G., Bernie H. Jan. 7: Margaret K. Jan. 8: Peggy C., Tim G., Pat H., Catilda M., Patricia P., Diane & Bill S., Jean V. Jan. 9: Ellie A., Elaine S., Jane D. 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 Year End Giving Statements Healing Mass A Healing Mass will take place at Our Lady of Peace on Wednesday, January 6th, 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! To request your giving statement. please contact Cynthia in the church office by: Calling: x 201 or ing: cynthia.berarducci@olp.org

4 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA Pick up your 2016 Calendar at all the church exits. Online Safety Tips for Parents & Kids Five Steps to Safer Environments - The Diocese of Erie mandates that all people who work with children and youth in our parishes and schools undergo child abuse prevention training. The training details five steps to prevent child sexual abuse. 1. Know the warning signs! 2. Control access to children by carefully selecting the adults who work with children and youth. 3. Monitor all programs for the safety of children and youth. 4. Be aware of and sensitive to what is going on in the lives of children. 5. Communicate concerns to the appropriate person in authority. (Source: To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to keep children and youth safe, check out: ATTENTION... In order to keep our parish records current Please keep us informed of any changes in family contact information (address change, changes in , additional family members, etc.) by ing or calling Cynthia in the church office at x 201 or cynthia.berarducci@olp.org. Thank you! Daily at 11:40AM The Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary is prayed daily at 11:40AM, just before the 12:10 Mass. Mary invites all her children, if possible, to come and pray her Rosary. Many blessings will be yours! God bless you! Daily after 12:10 Mass The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed daily after the 12:10 Mass in Mary s Chapel. All are welcome! Did you know that you can make a donation to OLP using your credit card or paypal account? Look for the donate button on the OLP website under AboutOLP/Finance/Donate. Start the Year of Mercy by Rediscovering Jesus. Beginning on January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, and continuing on Sunday, January 3rd, free copies of Matthew Kelly s book, Rediscover Jesus, will be available after all Masses. God invites you to renew or re-establish your relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ.

5 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3, 2016 Ushers Society The Ushers Society meeting Monday, January 4th, at 7:00PM in the Church Social Room All ushers are to attend. Thank you to Sister Lisa Mary for your great witness to kick-off the Year of Mercy. Next Holy Hour: February 8, 2016 Guest speaker: Paula Levine (from Regional Home Health & Hospice) Mark your calendar: April 11, 2016 June 13, 2016 August 8, 2016 October 10, :00-8:00PM Our Lady of Peace Church A Family Perspective After meeting Jesus, the Magi returned home by another way. What in your family needs to be done another way? Do you need another way to resolve differences, to communicate or show affection? This is a new year, time to change what isn t working. Take a tip from some wise men, there s always another way. A Stewardship of Sharing Week of December 13, 2015 Fiscal Year July June 2016 Weekly Envelope... $ 23,361 Loose... $ 1,360 Other Income... $ 1,099 Total Weekly Income... $ 25, CSA March 2015 to December 2015 Goal... $ 147,634 Pledge Payments Received to Date... $ 207,131 Total Pledges... $ 216, Families - Goal is 700 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 and put towards our cafeteria flooring project. Do you or do you know someone who needs a ride to Church on Sunday? OLP has a Hearts and Hands Committee that can help with transportation to and from Church. Please call Chris Beaver at for more details. St. Mark Auxiliary Members Needed St. Mark Auxiliary originated in 1945 to provide spiritual support for priests and seminarians as well as educational support, and to help supply the seminarians' living needs. There are 11 seminarians studying in Erie. The Auxiliary meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more info, contact: Kathy Holland, or by basketsbykath@aol.com

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 60:1-6. (glory of the new Zion) Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6. (commission to preach God s plan) Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. (the visit of the magi) Question of the Week: ADULT: When have you been jealous or fearful of another person? How do they lead you away from being merciful? CHILD: When have you been jealous because something good happened to another person instead of you? What is the problem with feeling that way? Flower List Continued... Ms. Doris Adams Mr. & Mrs. James Amidon Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bedner Mr. & Mrs. Russell Bruno Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cooklis Mrs. Elfrieda Cooney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ek Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Falconer Mr. Frank Gaczkowski Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gallagher Mrs. Sandra Ganzer Dr. & Mrs. Paul Gausman Mr. & Mrs. James Gerboc Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Grisier Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hall Mrs. Beverly Harrity Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Heinlein Mrs. Joanne Jaskiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kern Mrs. Margaret Knight Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kosik Mr. & Mrs. Dana Kubiak Ms. Linda Lubelski Mr. & Mrs. David Mackowski Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Mackowski Mrs. Gloria Majewski Mr. & Mrs. Paul Manzi Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Marnen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marsili Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. John Passarelli Mr. & Mrs. Eric Pociej Mr. & Mrs. Donald Redmond Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rees Mrs. Elizabeth Scalzitti Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stachera Mr. & Mrs. William Todd Mrs. Jeanne Werner Mrs. MaryAlice Wilczynski Thank you to everyone who donated to make our worship space so beautiful for the Christmas Season! 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 FAITH FORMATION NEWS Elementary (Grades K-5) - Religious Ed classes meet this January 3, Classes meet 10:30AM to 12:15PM in the school. Dismissal is from the cafeteria at 12:15PM. Elementary students receive their progress reports today. Please return them by next week, January 10th. The parent meeting for First Reconciliation is next Sunday, January 10th at 5:30PM in the church. Secondary (Grades 6-10) - Religious Ed next meets Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30PM in the school. Confirmation (Grade 11) - formation next meets this Sunday, January 3, Class is from 6:00-8:00PM in the school. There are NO Religious Ed classes December 27, The complete calendar and all forms can be found on our website at Any questions, contact Mrs. Tammie Mang in the Faith Formation Office at or by tammie.mang@olp.org. Like our Facebook Page Our Lady of Peace Parish Follow us on OLPParishErie Happy New Year! I hope you have all enjoyed this sacred season with family and friends. These special days of celebration give us all reason to pause and thank God for the gift of our OLP family and for having another year together! This Sunday, we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. The word epiphany comes from the Greek word, epiphainen which is a verb that means, to shine upon, to manifest, or to make known. Thus, the feast of the Epiphany is a celebration of the many ways in which Christ makes Himself known in the world; namely: the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, and the first miracle at Cana. In western culture, the visit of the Magi is emphasized in our feast today and Christ s Baptism is celebrated next Sunday. The feast of Epiphany began in the East, but today is celebrated by the Eastern and Western churches alike. In many parts of Europe, the celebration of Epiphany is even more prominent than the celebration of Christmas and it is on this day that many exchange gifts, a reminder of the gifts that the Wise Men brought to the Christ Child. Many of you may also be familiar with the traditional blessing of homes on Epiphany. Typically, on Epiphany, the tops of doorpost are inscribed with the letters, 20+C+M+B+16 which stands for the Latin phrase Christus Mansionem Benedicat or Christ bless this home. Tradition also suggests that the letters C, M, and B are the first letters of the names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. In celebration of Epiphany, our music ministries including Selah, Voice of Peace, and SpiritSong Youth Ensemble will hold their annual Star of Wonder Epiphany Concert on Friday, January 8 th at 7:30PM in Church. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the concert. Please attend if you are able. I know this is the time of year when many of us are coming down with colds and other illnesses. If you re feeling down in mind, body, or spirit or if you know someone who is, please consider attending the healing mass this Wednesday, January 6 th at 7:30 in Church. The mass features a guest priest who will celebrate the mass, offering a word of hope and healing. Immediately following mass, everyone will be invited to come forward and be prayed over if they desire. This can be a wonderful and therapeutic opportunity. January is the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision Roe vs. Wade which legalized on-demand abortion in the United States. This court decision was a tremendous tragedy in our nation s history. For the past 42 years, thousands have made their way to Washington D.C. for the March for Life in a peaceful and prayerful protest against this Supreme Court Decision. There are also many opportunities for us to stand up for life within our own community. On Saturday, January 9 th, there will be a March for Life here in Erie that will begin at 11AM in Perry Square. Also, Saturday, January 16 th at 9AM at the Bayfront Convention Center, Erie s People for Life will host their 38 th annual Pro-Life breakfast. Please consider attending one of these local pro-life events. Let us continue to pray that life will be protected from conception until natural death. I wish everyone a safe and wonderful week. Let us continue to keep Fr. Glenn in our prayers. Know of my daily prayers for all of you. Please pray for me. With prayers and blessings, Fr. David

8 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Portugal, Spain, & France May 8-17, 2016 $2,995 $300 Deposit Due at Registration Fr. David Renne, Spiritual Director FATIMA Fatima has been an important pilgrimage site since May 13, 1917, when the Blessed Virgin appeared to three young children, asking them to pray for world peace. She asked them to return on the 13th day of each month. The children did, an ever-increasing crowd joining them, until October 13 when she revealed herself as Our Lady of the Rosary. Pope John Paul II beatified two of the children, Jacinto and Francisco (who died several years after the apparitions), on May 13, The third seer, now Sr. Lucia, was present for the ceremony. Call Fr. David now to sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Celebrate the Year of Mercy in this special way x 205 LOURDES Since the Virgin Mary appeared 19 times to Bernadette in 1858, close to five million pilgrims visit the shrine at Lourdes annually. Many of them seek cures in the healing waters of the miraculous spring that appeared when Bernadette dug at the ground at Mary's instructions. Enrich your spiritual life by praying to Mary. 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Portugal, Spain, & France May 8-17, 2016 $2,995 Fr. David Renne, Spiritual Director Visit one of the world s most important Marian Shrine: Fatima Visit Spain: Salamanca (Renaissance Architecture), Madrid (Alba de Tormes, Carmelite Convent) and Zaragoza (Our Lady of the Pilar) Continue on to Lourdes (France) The town is full of religious landmarks, and is known for being a place of miracles and healing and is most famous for the legend of a girl named Bernadette s visions of the Virgin Mary. That evening participate in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and the Candlelight Procession. Visit: Space is Limited Inquiry Today... If you are interested in joining this pilgrimage please contact: Fr. David Renne, x 205; fr.david@olp.org or Cynthia Berarducci, x 201; cynthia.berarducci@olp.org This rate includes: Daily Mass Arrival & departure transfers; group flights only Roundtrip economy class airfare from Pittsburgh Porterage of 1 piece of luggage at airports & hotels 8 nights accommodation in First Class/4 star hotels Does Not Include: All hotel taxes, parking fees, road tolls & other taxes Airline taxes/fuel surcharges (currently $ pp) Breakfast & Dinner daily Professional tour manager Gratuities to tour manager, local guides, drivers, hotel staff Comprehensive sightseeing w/professional local guides Lunches, drinks w/meals, extras at hotels; personal expenses Land transportation by private deluxe motorcoach Need a passport? Don t wait: call Cynthia for details...