Our Lady of Peace. 8th Grade Graduation Congratulations Class of West 38th Street, Erie, PA Missing from photo: Brayden Carpinello

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1 Our Lady of Peace 8th Grade Graduation Congratulations Class of 2016 Missing from photo: Brayden Carpinello May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity 2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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. Matthew Kujawinski 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 Youth Minister 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: May 23, July 25, Sept. 26. Call the Parish office to register. Sacrament of Matrimony An appointment with a parish priest 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 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. Church Cleaners for the Week of May 22 Team 4: Anne F., Mary Ann K., Bev H. Thank you to all those who are willing to help with this important ministry of keeping our church clean and beautiful. Those interested in joining this ministry please call the Church Office. Special Collection: Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles from the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help restore the Church and build the future in the region. Please give generously to the collection next week. Visit: SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of George Kaufman - Wife, June & Family. CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Major Tom Carr - Tom & June Carr. Sunday s Readings: First Reading - Before anything was created, the wisdom of God was brought forth (Proverbs 8:22-31). Psalm - O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8). Second Reading - God s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us (Romans 5:1-5). Gospel - Everything that the Father has is mine; the Spirit will take from what is mine and declare it to you (John 16:12-15). 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. JOURNEY OF FAITH We are on a long and eventful journey. Today s readings for Trinity Sunday succinctly cover the depth and breadth of our human travels. The very beginnings of our journey are revealed in the reading from Proverbs. God s plan filled with divine wisdom was born before the earth was made. In today s Gospel, Jesus speaks of his own personal journey. He has come from the Father and will return to the Father. Only then will the Advocate the Spirit of Truth take us onward. This does not diminish the fact that the journey will be hard. The very setting of the Gospel is the night before Jesus died. As Saint Paul writes to the Romans, [W]e even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope (Romans 5:3-4). Ultimately, our human journey is modeled by the Holy Trinity a family of love among Father, Son, and Spirit that we are all called to emulate. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

3 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 22, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, May 23, :00AM Anne Heile - Mary Ann & Paula Monti 12:10PM Richard Custer - Julie Cicero TUESDAY, May 24, :00AM Ursula Bamberger - Husband & Family 12:10PM Virginia McGinnis - M/M Michael Gaines WEDNESDAY, May 25, :00AM Josephine Wawrzyniak - Rose Chludzinski 9:15AM 8th Grade Graduation Mass 12:10PM Special Intention for Geoff Dietz 7:00PM 8th Grade Graduation THURSDAY, May 26, :00AM Mary Lou Wagner - Alan & Mary Fran Yeaney 12:10PM George Kaufman - Wife, June & Family There is NO School Mass Today FRIDAY, May 27, :00AM David Donikowski - Wife, Nancy & Family 12:10PM Dorothy & Edward Karpinski - Children SATURDAY, May 28, :00AM Ray & Louise Dossert - Family 5:00PM John & Marian Dascanio - Annette & Jim Fiorenzo SUNDAY, May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:30AM Parishioners 9:00AM Leon & Theresa Smith & Rose Rohrbach - Children 11:00AM Joseph F. Ertl - Family 4:30PM Ron Bebko - Linda & Bill Habursky Adoration in the Chapel 12:00-3:00PM MONDAY, May 30, 2016 Memorial Day 9:00AM Chuck Harrity - Family The Offices will be closed due to Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 8:00AM. Lead them not into temptation Just a reminder since nice weather is finally here: while attending Mass, please do not leave purses, cell phones, laptops or other valuables in plain view in your cars. Place them in the trunk or under the seats out of view. Thank You Readings for the Week of May 2nd Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 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: May 22: John G., Ruth H., Sally R., Dianne Y. May 23: Heidi A. May 24: Mary Ann A., Magherita H., Audrey & Robert H. May 25: Christine O., Lori B. May 26: Cynthia B., Dave W., Joe S., Deb T. May 27: Ann R. May 28: Ann F., Michael M., Betty S. 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. Are you going to Mass? Then offer the Mass for Vocations by praying the prayer below... Serra Prayer for Vocations O God, who wills not the death of a sinner * but rather that he be converted and live * grant we beseech you * through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin * Saint Joseph, her spouse * St. Junipero Serra * and all the saints * an increase of laborers for your Church * fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls * through the same Jesus Christ * Your Son * Who lives and reigns with You * In the unity of the Holy Spirit * God forever * and ever. Amen.

4 This is a special invitation to the youth of our parish regarding our annual service mission trip this June: Frenchville Mission Trip June 26th through July 2nd, 2016 in Frenchville, PA. Bethany Youth Center / Young People Who Care Young People Who Care offers a service program for teens, 16 and older, college students and adults. This program gives par cipants the opportunity to be involved in social jus ce outreach in an environment of a Chris an Community. This is an awesome experience that includes service to the poor of Clearfield County, community building, prayerful reflec on of experience and personal processing me. You will be involved in different ministries throughout the week: pain ng, yardwork, minor home repairs, nursing home visits, homeless shelter for women and children, assis ng at Free Medical Clinic and much more based on the needs of the people in the area. You will work with different students each day and be directly involved in the daily ac vi es of the week: meal prep, recrea on, and evening reflec ons. In past years, this had been an extremely memorable trip for OLP youth and adults alike, with many ongoing friendships developed with students from across the diocese and the country. For more informa on and/or to register, please call Darrell Meyers, or by darrell.meyers@olp.org. We Need Everyone s Help Support OLP Athletics You ask: How OLP Sports Lottery for the month: June (based off the Pennsylvania State Lottery Pick 4 ) So What is This Lottery & How Does it Work? It is a BIG 4 Lottery based off the PA Pick 4 Evening Lottery. When Does it Begin? Ticket sales are until May 31st but the actual lottery begins June 1 through June 30th and will have a daily winner with no less than a $500 winner and a maximum prize of $1500. How Much Does it Cost? $10 per ticket. The ticket is good for each day of the entire month of June. So that s $10 for 30 days & 30 chances to win. How Does it Work? Each day from June 1 through June 30 you watch the Pennsylvania Pick 4 Evening Lottery. If your ticket number matches straight (no box winners) YOU WIN! How Much Can You Win? The lowest amount you can win is $500 with a maximum amount you can win of $1500 on a daily basis. Who Benefits From This Lottery? Students in OLP Sports. It is the hope of the Athletic Board to eliminate the 15 to 20 small fundraisers yearly. Where Can I Purchase Tickets? The OLP athletic teams will be selling tickets. There will be tables in the Church vestibule after all Masses the following weekends in May: 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29. If you would like tickets, contact Ferdinando Mirarchi at mirarchifl@upmc.edu. Church Office, x 201 Questions? Who Can I Call? Ferdinando Mirarchi at mirarchifl@upmc.edu or Denise Kuehl at d.kuehl@roadrunner.com or

5 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 22, 2016 FAITH FORMATION NEWS By now all families with students currently in grades K to 9 should have received a registration form for the Religious Ed school year. If you did not receive one, forms can be found on our website. Return forms/payment by May 31 to receive the discounted fee. Do not include students going to grade 11 on these forms. A separate form will be mailed to those families. All forms can be found on our website at For more info please contact Mrs. Tammie Mang in the Faith Formation Office at or by tammie.mang@olp.org. Next year s calendar will not be ready until August. A Family Perspective The words of Jesus in today s gospel;, I have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear it now, could be said by any parent. It can be frustrating because our desire to guide is often misinterpreted or poorly received. We cannot program our children. we can only teach, lead and trust the Spirit of truth will guide them.

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: Proverbs 8: (the discourse of wisdom) Reading II: Romans 5:1-5. (faith, hope, and love) Gospel: John 16: (coming of the Paraclete) Question of the Week: ADULT: in what difficult situation has the Holy Spirit helped you see more clearly? CHILD: What are some of the ways the Holy Spirit has helped you in your life? Catholic Services Appeal 2016 "Be Lights of Hope Through Giving" "Be Lights of Hope 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 The OLP CSA project is: updating the sound system in Church so that all may hear the Word of God. Please visit: for a brief video message from Bishop Lawrence Persico, as well as the compelling stories of many who have benefited from Catholic Services Appeal dollars. Please prayerfully consider a monetary pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal. 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 The OLP Boy Scouts are handling the Technology Recycling Drive. The company, Maven Technologies, will NOT compensate the Scouts or OLP for the drive so when you drop off your items it will be for a donation. $5.00 for the 1st item, additional items will be $5.00 for a large item and $2.00 for a small item. Business owners - here is your chance to get rid of obsolete electronic equipment. Please direct questions to: Gary or Dawn Ross, Drop Off Info: You may drop off your items, at the OLP Scout House, on these days only: Monday, June 6 (6-8PM) Thursday & Friday, June 9 & 10 (6-8PM) Saturday, June 11 (Garage Sale Day 8AM-2PM) Maven Technologies accepts PC's, laptops, monitors, televisions, networking devices, power supplies, computer batteries, wire/cable, and microwaves just to name a few. The full list of everything Maven will accept for recycling is available on their website at Worried about your personal information on your computer's hard drive? Don't! Maven Technologies is a Certified Recycling / Destruction company. Check out their web site at Questions regarding the Garage Sale, Contact: Mark Straub Mark Your Calendar... Boy Scout Garage Sale Saturday, June 11, :00AM - 2:00PM OLP Cafeteria Clean out your basements, closets, attics, storage facilities, etc.and help out OLP s Boy Scout Troop 59! Drop off donated items to the School Cafeteria: Thursday & Friday, June 9 & 10 (6:00-8:00PM) Our Lady of Peace Summer Program The place to BEE this summer! June 6th to August 12th Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 5:30PM Camp is available for children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. Lunch and snacks are provided every day. Fun and educational field trips are held every Wednesday. New this year: Bricks for Kidz will be onsite 1 day a week for a 1-Hour minicamp throughout the summer. Registration is going on now! Registration fee is $40 per child or $60 per family. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. Call the school office, or Liz Swantek at olpsummercamp@hotmail.com for more information. The OLP Prayer Ministry This is a ministry for those individuals who are unable to attend usual parish functions perhaps due to an impairment, lack of transportation or illness. This active ministry can be done from home, a nursing home, the hospital, etc. Those who participate will be asked to voluntarily pray for a specific group, ministry or function as the meeting, ministry or function is occurring. Prayer is vital to our lives and keeps us connected as members of the Body of Christ. For more information or if you have questions, contact: Deacon John at deacon.john@olp.org or Tammie Mang, Faith Formation Director, , tammie.mang@olp.org. Please share this info with someone you know who is unable to attend. You/they are very much needed for this ministry.

8 2016 Our Lady of Peace, Hank Starr Memorial Golf Outing Four Person $100 per player. Friday, July 8 th, 2016 Whispering Woods Golf Course 7214 Grubb Road Erie, PA On Course Refreshments/Lunch Ticket for the turn, Steak Dinner and Prizes immediately following golf. Shotgun Start: 10:00 a.m. The Tournament Features a: Team Skins Game / Mulligans Longest Drive Contest Closest to the Pin Par 3 s Putting Contest Awards, Raffle, 50/50 and more. Instructions for completing Registration Form: Fill out the information below. Check appropriate Box. Return registration form with your check made out to Our Lady of Peace no later than Tuesday June 28, 2016 to: Our Lady of Peace Attn: Golf Committee 2401 West 38 th Street Erie, PA Questions can be directed to Paul Vojtek: pvojtek@eriewaterworks.org, or Registration Form: Name of contact Company Address Phone Name s of Players Please check appropriate box. Individual Player(s) - $ per player Hole + Team Sponsor - $ = 4 Players and a Tee Box sign Team Only Sponsor - $ per 4-Person Team Hole Sponsor - $ per Tee Box Signs requested Total Enclosed $ So come out and have a FUN day on the course and support Our Lady of Peace!! Proceeds will benefit the parish and the school!!!