The Parish of Our Lady of Peace

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1 The Parish of Our Lady of Peace 200 Milmont Avenue, Milmont Park, PA Phone: Fax: Website: olp-parish.com Facebook: olpmilmont Instagram: olpmilmont Rev. Joseph Devlin, Pastor October 14, Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time th WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 8:30 AM (OLP Church) Friday: 8:30 AM (Notre Dame Church) WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM (OLP Church) Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM (OLP Church) 10:00 AM (Notre Dame Church) 5:30 PM (St. Madeline s Church) CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:30-4:15 PM (OLP Church) or by appointment, call the Parish Office. MORNING PRAYER Monday-Thursday & Saturday: Our Lady of Peace Church Friday at Notre Dame Church: Prayers begin at 8:10 AM PARISH DEVOTIONS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday after 8:30 AM Mass (OLP Church) St. Jude Novena/Benediction Tuesday: 7:00 PM (OLP Church) Sodality Devotions & Miraculous Medal Novena Monday after the 8:30 AM Mass (OLP Church) Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM (OLP Church) Deacon s Attic (OLP) - Religious Store Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM For donations or questions, please call Deacon Charlie:

2 OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH OFFICE 501 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park, PA Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Our Lady of Peace Church & Notre Dame Church Open daily for Prayer and Reflection until 3:30 PM THE SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, October 7, 2018: $8, includes e-giving Block Collection: Total to date $23,446 (Last Year) October 8, 2017 ~ $10, PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Joseph Devlin, Pastor Fatherdevlinolp@gmail.com Rev. Dominic Ishaq, Part Time Parochial Vicar & Staff of Archdiocesan Tribunal, In Residence Rev. Gerald Canavan, Retired priest in residence PARISH DEACONS Deacon John J. Ellis Deacon Michael J. McAndrews Deacon James A. Basilio PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER Sister Rose Mary Walsh, IHM bm02495@aop222.org PARISH OFFICER MANAGER Mrs. Ashley Theveny olpofficemanager@gmail.com NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES SCHOOL Mrs. Diana M. Pileggi, School Principal 990 Fairview Road-Swarthmore, PA Phone: info@notredamedelourdes.net Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ YouTube PREP CLASSES Mrs. Mary Beinlich, PREP Director olp.prep@gmail.com Tuesdays; September-May: 4:30-5:45 PM in OLP School Building olp-parish.com/prep-registration BULLETIN/ANNOUNCEMENTS The weekly deadline for announcements/notices to be published in the Parish bulletin is Wednesday 9 AM. If received after that, it will be published the following weekend. NOTE: Deadline changes for any Holiday weekends. Send notices to nddl.development@gmail.com To view our weekly bulletin online: olp-parish.com/bulletins Please pray for those who are ill Baby River, Fr. Feeney, Raymond Angelucci, Sue Collins, Anna Marie Convery, Baby Noah Corazo, Margaret Curley, Nicholas D Angelo, Bernadette Deeck, Baby Lucy Scott DeLuca, Thomas DeLuca, Evelyn DePetre, Nicholas DiEmedio, Lucy Duda, Doris & George Egan, Lydia Galati, Melody Gamble, Stephen Henry, John Hurchalla, Robert Imbrogno, Mary Iovino, Anne Marie Jay, Jeff Jay, Catherine Kane, Clare Keenan, Jack Kernickle, Diana Land, Nancy Mancko, Frank Martin, Nick Massi, Paul Mattus, Scott McCoy, Stephen McNamee, Eileen Moran, John Moran, Fiora Miller, Joseph Miller, Betty Monahan, Anthony Naddeo, Joan Lynn, Roman O Brien, Linda Pulver, Dorothy Sciarra, Sabrina Szerszen, Mark Tancredi & Suzanne Trainor. WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED Anna R. DiGuglielmo May They Rest in Peace! VOTIVE CANDLES - INTENTIONS October Blessed Mother: Brawdy & Kovatch Families from Joe, Joanne & Family Jennie & Victor Rabbuttino from The Moretti Family Sue & John Moretti from The Moretti Family Tessie and Evelyn from Linda Pomenti Mary & Child: In memory of George T. Fadgen, III From: George & Dolores Fadgen VOTIVE CANDLES - REQUEST The Donation for the Votive Candle is $10.00 for a week or $20.00 for the month. Please fill out and drop it off at the Parish Office. CANDLE IN MEMORY OF: STATUE OF: REQUESTED BY: WEEK OR MONTH REQUESTED: (CIRCLE ONE) GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 2-109

3 OCT. 14 th 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP) Fr. Canavan 7:30AM (OLP) Fr. Canavan 10:00AM (ND) 11:30AM (OLP) Fr. Dominic 5:30PM (St. Mad s) CELEBRANT SCHEDULE OCT. 21 st 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP) Fr. Dominic 7:30AM (OLP) 10:00AM (ND) Fr. Canavan 11:30AM (OLP) 5:30PM (St. Mad s) Fr. Flanagan OCT28. st 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP) 7:30AM (OLP) 10:00AM (ND) 11:30AM (OLP) Fr. Canavan 5:30PM (St. Mad s) Fr. Dominic (Tentative Schedule) WELCOME NEWLY BAPTIZED! Isabella Marie Kowall REFLECTIONS & PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK Readings for the Week of October 14, 2018 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, [14]/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, [12]/ Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, [12]/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/ Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 REMEMBERING FATHER DAN CAVANAUGH Several parishioners have mentioned the recent passing of Father Dan Cavanaugh. I'm told Father Dan was a much loved assistant pastor at ND back in the day. It's always nice to hear good things about a brother priest who obviously lived the gift of his priesthood with great fidelity and generosity of spirit. As Christians, when we are confronted by the harsh reality of death, we do not see only a hopeless abyss, but we gaze upon Christ's victory. A life of faith well lived, assures us a share in that victory over sin and death. We trust that Father Dan Cavanaugh and all our beloved deceased are now sharing in that victory and are living in eternity with the Lord. May Father Dan and all our Beloved deceased Rest in Peace! Amen. CHRISTMAS IS COMING Hard to believe another year is almost over and that "Christmas is right around the corner" as the saying goes. Our dedicated and generous Christmas Bazaar planning committee - under the leadership of Deacon John Ellis and Mrs. Donna Lane - have been hard at it for months now. OLP's Christmas Bazaar will be held on Friday evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) on November 16 th and Saturday, November 17 th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Mrs Irene Sakowski will be speaking at the Masses next weekend, October 20 th & 21 st, on behalf of the Bazaar planning committee next weekend. We're in need of several items (please see the Christmas Bazaar section for the donation list). Thank you in advance for your generous support through your donations and by attending the Christmas Bazaar. ~ Father Devlin GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 3-109

4 The success of the parish Carnival was not attributable to just one person, but to the hard work and generosity of the many participants on the Carnival committee, volunteers who worked at the carnival, and those who attended and supported our efforts for Notre Dame de Lourdes School. After a rainy start on Thursday evening, we did manage to have 2 very profitable nights on Friday and Saturday, capped off by the Pig Roast on Saturday evening. The net profit was just under $11,000. Special thanks are due to Mary DiRomualdo, who has decided to step down after many years of running the kitchen. Her unselfish contributions and skill in planning the menus and providing delicious meals for our enjoyment will be missed. Other major contributors include Barb Hoyer, who set up the advertisements for the carnival on the school and parish websites, managed the sign-up genie for volunteers, prepared signs for the different booths, and handled the cash register every night in the food court; Jon Freeman and the Home and School Association, who operated a booth; Rose Moran, who prepared the inserts for the parish bulletin, prepared the cole slaw and baked beans for the Pig Roast, and donated toys for the booths; Mike and MaryBeth Kusner, who solicited and set up the prize baskets which were chanced off during the carnival, handled the grill (Mike) and in general worked every night to make the carnival a success; John Cepis, who donated so freely of his time and talent to keep the kitchen operational and moved supplies and equipment from one site to the other; Andrew Caponi and his friends who cleaned up every night; Rich McKinney, Dan, Nancy and Joey Tyson and Greg Hoyer who worked tirelessly every night of the carnival to keep things moving; and Donna Lane and Cookie Devlin, the ever-present 50/50 ladies, who also worked every night in their familiar roles. Finally, I want to give a special thanks to Jake Saunders who arranged to have the students from the Let There Be Rock school play for our enjoyment on Friday and Saturday nights. Many other generous volunteers also contributed significantly to the carnival s success, and I apologize if I have omitted anyone. However, none of this would have come about without the support of our pastor, and the school s principal, Dianna Pileggi and her staff. I appreciate their faith in the committee to pull this off and to adjust their schedules to accommodate the disruption of the carnival. ~ Pat Gorman GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 4-109

5 SUNDAY REFLECTION Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Do you remember Walter Mitty? He is that fictional character in James Thurber s short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, first published in The New Yorker on March 18, The story was made into a movie in 1947 starring Danny Kaye, with a remake starring Ben Stiller in Mitty is a daydreamer. He can in turn imagine himself as a wartime pilot, an ER surgeon, and a devil-may-care killer. There is something of Mitty in each of us, especially when we watch the TV game show winner snatch the jackpot prize. Or watch those news reports of the latest lottery winner. If only it were me! What I could do with that money! That last is the key word: money. A wag once opined that Money isn t everything but it s way ahead of whatever is in second place! In a materialistic culture like ours, it s so easy to forget and sideline the ideal set forth by Jesus. We re in good company, you might think, as you consider that even St. Peter, our first pope, wanted to know from Jesus exactly what he and the other Apostles would get out of their having given up everything and followed you. Jesus then promises a hundredfold of good things that Peter lists. Note too that Jesus also promises persecution. Some of that will inevitably follow someone who contradicts the prevailing earthbound philosophy of wealth. In this matter, we have to remember that St. Paul wrote in his letter to Timothy that the love of money is the root of all evil, not money itself. (I Timothy 6:10) Money is really just a medium of exchange, and is necessary for us to acquire and maintain our needs for food, clothing and shelter. It s when money turns into a status symbol; or as the source of power selfishly-wielded; or as influence that erects a high wall between us and them that sin enters the picture. Certainly there is great good that generous philanthropy practiced by wealthy people does. Funds and foundations set up by individuals and/or families support all sorts of good causes that make life better dare I say richer? for all of us. As a counterbalance to the rich young man of the gospel, we learn of King Solomon, who deemed riches nothing in comparison with her (Wisdom). There will always be good examples of wise people who never daydream selfishly but take their good fortune in life as a gift to be shared. Although Walter Mitty s story has its humorous elements, there is a darker and more significant message underlying the text, leading to a more tragic interpretation of the character. Even in his heroic daydreams, Mitty does not triumph, several fantasies being interrupted before the final one sees Mitty dying bravely in front of a firing squad. In the brief snatches of reality that punctuate Mitty s fantasies the reader meets well-meaning but insensitive strangers who inadvertently rob Mitty of his remaining dignity. (Wikipedia) None of this means that daydreams are always and everywhere bad things. St. Ignatius daydreamed of himself being like saints Francis of Assisi and Anthony of Padua. He went on to found the Jesuits! There are hundreds of quips about riches. I like the following one because you have to think after you laugh. Once there was the guy who loved a girl so much that he worshiped the very ground her father discovered oil on! MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday October 13, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - People of the Parish OLP - 4:30 PM - Dee Ritchie Request by: Family Sunday - October 14, 2018 OLP - 7:30 AM - John P. DiEnna Requested by: Family ND - 10:00 AM - Steve Dick Requested by: Penny OLP - 11:30 AM - Thomas Basquill Requested by: Irene Sakowski ST. MAD S - 5:30 PM - Rick Sabin Requested by: The Avery Family Monday - October 15, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - Jane & Edward Smaron Requested by: Son, Ken Tuesday - October 16, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jester Wednesday - October 17, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - Pat Manni Requested by: Loretta & Butch Fornias Thursday - October 18, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - Eugene Mariani, Sr. Requested by: Gloria Mariani Friday - October 19, 2018 ND - 8:30 AM - Joseph Palmer Requested by: Mickey & Joanne Saturday October 20, 2018 OLP - 8:30 AM - People of the Parish OLP - 4:30 PM - Joe Basquill Requested by: Family MASS INTENTIONS & CARDS Please contact the Parish Office, , for available Mass intention dates. Mass cards for the living or deceased are $10. Bread and Wine Mass cards are $20 for a week Mass Book The Mass book for 2019 is now open. Please call the Parish Office ( ) or send an to olp532@aol.com listing the dates with intentions, and someone from the office will contact you. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 5-109

6 NOTRE DAME PARISH SCHOOL NEWS From the Desk of Mrs. Pileggi Claires Gourmet Fundraiser: Help support our school with buying delicious desserts from our annual Claire s Gourmet Fundraiser! Look for the brochures in the back of both churches. Orders due Monday, October 22 nd. Thank you all for making our Carnival a big success! Thank you to all who volunteered their time to support our school! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Book Fair! Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help Mrs. Hedtke! No School: There will be no school for Grades 1-8 only on Monday, October 15 th for Parent Teacher Conferences. Look for Sign Ups on OptionC. Trunk or Treat is coming October 20th! See details in this bulletin. UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS OCT. 16 th - Liturgy Committee Meeting. 7:00 PM, Parish Center. OCT. 20 th - Trunk or Treat, 6:30 PM, NDDL Parking Lot. NOV. 4th - Memorial Mass, 11:30 AM, OLP Church NOV. 9 th - Ladies Night Out, 6:30-9:30 PM, Nelson Hall, NDDL Campus. NOV. 10 th & 17 th - Shrek Auditions. More details to follow. NOV. 14 th - K/1 Bridge Night. NDDL School. More details to follow. NOV. 16 th & 17 th - Christmas Bazaar, OLP Cafeteria. NOV. 27 th - Parish Council Meeting. 7:00 PM, OLP Cafeteria. BABY BOTTLE DRIVE FOR MOTHER S HOME Our parish will be having a baby bottle drive to support Mothers Home, a maternity shelter for women 18 years and older and their babies. Mothers Home is located at the former convent of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Darby. Moms are given classes to help them prepare for the birth of their child and to subsequently become independent as they move from the shelter. All proceeds from the bottle collection are used for general operating expenses. Your generous support helps the shelter to remain open and protect God s most precious gift, life. Please take a bottle when you leave Mass and return it to church by the date on the label. Thank you for your support. CYO BASKETBALL Parents may register eligible students for Winter sports at the following website: nddl_olpcyo. MARK YOUR CALENDARS.. Happy Halloween! October 31 st is a Noon Dismissal for all grades PreK 3 through 8 th. Ladies Night Out! Friday November 9 th. 6:30-9:30PM at Nelson Hall. No children please. Details in this bulletin. Volunteers and donations needed: go/10c044fadaa2da5fd0-ladies2 Bridge Night: Grades Kindergarten and First will have a Bridge night on November 14 th. Details to follow! 3 rd and 4 th grade girl s basketball. 3 rd and 4 th grade boy s basketball (Coach Needed) 5 th and 6 th Grade girl s basketball (Coach Needed) 5 th and 6 th Grade boy s basketball 7 th and 8 th Grade girl s basketball (Coach Needed) 7 th and 8 th Grade boy s basketball 9 th and 10 th grade boy s basketball (Coach Needed) 11 th and 12 th grade boy s basketball. (Coach Needed) Deadline for Registration November 2nd. Coaches needed at all levels. Team s formation depends on having a coach. If interested, contact Dave Katch at cyo.ourlady@gmail.com for more information. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 6-109

7 Saturday, October 20, :30 to 7:30 PM (Cars set up 5:30 PM) Parking Lot, Notre Dame de Lourdes School Cost $10/car (unlimited children per car) Please bring 200 pieces of candy, one round of trick or treat this year. Walk up trick or treaters welcome: $5 Register: One Warm Coat 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 between October 27 th thru December 16 th. Friday, Nov. 9 th 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Nelson Hall at Notre Dame de Lourdes School Join us for an evening of fun, shopping, & socializing! Enjoy delicious light fare. Meet new people, support our school, & find unique gifts for your Christmas Shopping List...and a little something for yourself! Admission: $10 (Includes 2 drinks of choice and snacks) CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Friday, November 16 th 6:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, November 17 th 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM OLP Cafeteria Breakfast with Santa Saturday, November 17 th 9:00 to 10:30 AM OLP Gym $3 for breakfast/ $1 per Kids Craft Shop for Christmas with our vendors, craft makers, and Grandma s Attic! Pick up some tasty treats. Win a Themed Basket! PHILABUNDANCE DONATIONS On the first Sunday every month, bins will be placed in the back of both ND and OLP Churches for donations for Philabundance. Non-perishable items only. Please be generous. I thank you all for your continual support to Philabundance. Contributions for the month of September reached 101 pounds...equal to the outside temperatures. Your nonperishable food items are much appreciated. PARISH CARNIVAL LOTTERY WINNERS CHANCES John McKee on 10/5 for $79.00 and Deacon Charlie on 10/6 for $82.00 Tickets are available after all Masses. $1 per ticket. 6 tickets for $5. Winner is drawn after the 11:30 AM Mass on Sundays. All proceeds go to Notre Dame de Lourdes School. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 7-109

8 PARISH INFORMATION Anyone who wishes to register in the Parish is asked to please call the Parish Office Baptisms 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 first child s Baptism. Both Godparents must be 16 years of age and need a letter of good standing from his/her current Parish. CERTIFICATES: Copies of any sacraments received at Our Lady of Peace or Notre Dame Church can be requested by calling the Parish Office. ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES : (Sponsors for Baptism & Confirmation) If you are asked to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation and require a letter, please call the Parish Office to request a letter. PRE-JORDAN CLASS: Pre Jordan Classes are held monthly on a Monday or Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office to learn when the meeting will be held and to register. PREP Classes Began 9/11 at 4:30 PM Classes are on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45 PM OLP School Building Teachers needed - what a great gift to give back to the lord. We will provide easy beginning instruction plus the books used have the curriculum outlined for you. Registration forms are in the back of both Churches. Please fill them out and put them in an envelope in the Sunday collection basket with "Attention Prep" and a check. Registration forms are also on line at olpparish.com For one child, the fee is $125.00; for more than one child it is $ per family. $25 Late Fee in addition to fee. NOTE: First Grade must have Baptism certificate supplied on registration unless baptized at OLP or Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Marriages & Pre-Cana Please call the Parish Office at least six months before the desired date to schedule an appointment. Couples must attend a marriage prep program called Pre-Cana. PRE-CANA CLASS: For more info on Pre-Cana classes and marriage prep, visit the Archdiocesan website at: phillycatholicmarriageprep.com Care of the Sick The Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will bring communion to anyone unable to attend Mass. Please call the Parish Office at to make arrangements. Parish Giving Our Lady of Peace Parish is proud to introduce Enhanced Stewardship through Electronic Funds Transfer through Parish Giving. Parish Giving is simple, secure and convenient; it offers tax benefits as well as parish benefits. To get started, go to and click on the Parish Giving Logo and follow the easy registration steps. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at or Parish Giving at Building Rental Policies The buildings at Notre Dame de Lourdes and Our Lady of Peace are available to rent ($125 per hour). Insurance is required by the Archdiocese for all hall rentals, please call the rectory for the fees. No exceptions can be made. Call the Parish Office for more information at For more information please contact: Mrs. Mary Beinlich at olp.prep@gmail.com or Mr. Pepe at SCRIPTURE STUDY Our Scripture Study Group Continues every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center (the former convent). Come join us for a discussion of this weekly readings. RCIA WELCOME - RCIA is for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Please pick up a pamphlet in the back of OLP or Notre Dame Churches for more information, or call Mr. Peter J. Pepe at The implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is addressed to the following groups: 1) Un-baptized adults Converts; 2) Un-baptized Children of Catechetical Age; 3) Baptized but Un-catechized Adults and children of Catechetical Age (Catholic or Non-Catholic) preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist; 4) Baptized Christian (Non-Catholic) Candidates for reception in the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 8-109

9 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Money Raffle Tickets for Christmas Bazaar We will again this year be selling the raffle tickets for the Christmas Bazaar, however they will not be mailed as they have been in prior years due to an economic strain on the Bazaar. We will be including these raffle tickets in the bulletin as an insert the weekend of October 13 th and 14 th. You can drop them off in the weekly collection, or to the ladies at the 50/50 table or bring them with you the day of the Bazaar in November. Donations Being Accepted Please drop off all donations in the back of OLP Church or contact Donna Lane, , to make arrangements. Donations needed: Bottles of wine or liquor, wine glasses, cocktail napkins etc. Snacks (peanuts/pretzels) to be added to the liquor/wine Kids toys under $10.00 in value Themed baskets (sign-up sheet at 50/50 table at OLP Church) Tombola prizes (electronics/small appliances make great prizes) Gently used items for Grandma s attic Christmas decorations Red and green plastic tablecloths (from Dollar Store) Gift cards, lottery tickets..(we would like to make a lottery ticket wreath) Empty baskets (if your specialty is not making baskets, we have elves that would be happy to make one for you. Just donate items, gift cards, money etc. It is up to you!) Basket sign-up sheets will be available in the back of OLP Church. If you are able to donate a basket, please add your name and the type of basket you will be donating. We are trying to limit the basket count to maximum of 60. Donations needed at a later date: Baked goods Kitchen items Breakfast items for Breakfast with Santa OLP DRAMA PROGRAM OLP Drama Program is open to all OLP parish children attending Notre Dame School or the PREP Program in grades K-8 interested in music and the performing arts. If interested, please call the Parish Office or Linda Hunt lgh851sings@gmail.com PARISH GROUPS & MEETINGS Bereavement Support A series of 7 sessions, conducted by members of the parish Bereavement Support Group, will begin on October 4 th at 7:00 PM in the parish Spirituality room in the former OLP Convent. The series is intended to assist those grieving the death of a loved one by providing an opportunity to share your thoughts and emotions and receive support from others going through the same experience and learn about the grief process. You are welcome to come to any or all the sessions as you feel comfortable. Although sponsored by the parish, non-catholics are most welcome. If interested please contact Deacon Jim Basilio at Craft Meetings Will begin on Thurs., Sept. 6 th from 6-8 PM in the OLP Cafeteria. They will be held every Thursday until the Bazaar or unless otherwise noted. Check the weekly bulletin. Feel free to bring your own ideas. All are welcome to join! The Down to Earth Christians invite you to join each week for a few hours to help take care of our grounds. Dates are determined by the weather. Our group is very small, and we truly need your help. We will add your name to our list to inform you each week of what we are planning. You don't need a green thumb for this work. Contact Linda Basilio ( or lindabasilio1969@gmail.com) or Dan Tyson ( or dant1031@yahoo.com). Feed the Poor Will meet on Sunday Afternoons at 12:30 PM in Our Lady of Peace Cafeteria. We are looking for volunteers to help make 150 PB &J sandwiches to feed the poor in Kensington, City of Philadelphia. Please contact Tom Dillon, cell phone: if you would like to join the Team! We plan on making these every Sunday. Donations of Skippy creamy peanut butter, and grape jelly welcome at the weekly gathering. Notre Dame Players Give back to God what he has given to you. Share your love of music with our Seniors, in nursing homes and Senior Groups throughout Delaware County. Join the Notre Dame Players, a great way to spend your free time and talent. Rehearsals start September 6 th, every Thursday from 7:00 9:00 PM. No auditions necessary. For more information, please call Eileene Donnelly, any day after 10:00 AM ( ). OLP - Choir (Time Change) Choir practices take place on Tuesdays at 5:45 PM at OLP Church. Please contact Lou Becht for more info: or DrLouBecht@gmail.com Spring '19 Show! Auditions will be held on November 10th and 17th from 8-10AM in Nelson Hall. Suggested songs to prepare: "I Know It's Today" and "Big Bright Beautiful World." Those who receive a 'call back' will be held on November 18 th from 5:30-7:30PM in OLP Gym. A $35 Fee is due at auditions. This fee covers the child's t-shirt, cast party, baskets to be raffled and some play supplies. Production dates: March Our Lady s Senior Club Meetings will begin on September 7 th at 2:00 PM in Nelson Hall. We meet on the first and third Fridays of each month. All seniors are invited to join. CYO Sports Through the CYO sports program, Our Lady of Peace Parish offers our youth the opportunity to grow in their faith and relationship to God while fostering principles of teamwork and sportsmanship. Visit: olp-parish.com GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM 9-109

10 COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS Christmas at Winterthur & Longwood Gardens Tuesday, Nov. 27 th Bus leaves 8:30 AM Depart for home 5:30 PM Cost: $110 $50 Deposit due by October 26 th Lunch at Farmhouse Restaurant (Roasted Turkey or Baked Tilapia Trip leaves from Home Depot next to the Folsom ACME Call Dolores Perna Tropicana Casino January 28, 2019 Bus leaves 9:30 AM Depart for home 5:00 PM Cost $45 Show (oldies but goodies) plus 25 slot cash 2 free buffet given on the bus 1 lucky person will win $100 slot cash on the bus Depart for home 5:00 PM. Must have ID for casino. Trip leaves from Home Depot next to the Folsom ACME Call Dolores Perna Weekend Retreat: Ministry and the Mystical Path MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, 3501 Solly Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, is offering a weekend retreat Ministry and the Mystical Path on November 9-11, Calling co-workers in the Lord's Vineyard - Novice, veteran, lay, professional and volunteers, ordained and religious! Experience a weekend of reflective pause and insight, drawing from Sacred Scripture and the wisdom of the mystics, integrating spiritual practice with the active apostolate. Presenter: Barbara Hughes, author of Ministry and the Mystical Path and more the 600 articles on the spiritual life drawn from decades of pastoral experience. Barbara has been a spiritual director for more than 25 years. Fee: $170 (includes a $40 non-refundable deposit). Please register by October 31st. St. Thomas More All Class Reunion St. Thomas More Catholic Boys High School (STM) is planning an all class reunion on Friday, October 19 th, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM, at the Oaks Ballroom on Oak Avenue, Glenolden. Cost $40 per person, $45 at the door. The night includes an extensive Buffet Dinner, Music and Dancing, Various Raffles, Silent Auction, and Cash Bar. For reservations, contact Rich Benedict, , rbenedict001@comcast.net or Rich Caroto, , caroto1304@verizon.net. Sacred Heart Academy, Bryn Mawr On Saturday, October 20 th, Sacred Heart Academy, located at 480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, will host its 9th Grade Scholarship/ Entrance Exam at 8:45 AM. The test registration/application can be completed online at SHAbrynmawr.org. Upper School Open House immediately following at 12:30 3:00 PM. No registration required. Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist Invite You To A Special Weekend Retreat A Time Apart With Jesus to Grow in Your Spiritual Life Friday evening, November 2 Sunday, Noon, November 4, 2018 The retreat is offered by Sister Joan Noreen, Co-Founder of OLME and EWTN Host of Eucharistic Journey. The retreat is held at the Ave Maria Retreat House in Doylestown, PA. This retreat includes Daily Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours, and much more. For more information, please contact: olme@olme.org or Jesus Sights and Sounds Theatre Come experience the greatest rescue story of all time! Jesus is an action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Join us on Thursday, December 6, Cost is $135 per person and includes show, bus trip, shopping at Lancaster outlets, and lunch at Eden Resort. Makes a great Christmas Gift! For more information and reservations, contact Helen Holroyd at Nine-Day Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena, November 12-20; Feast Day Mass, Wed., November 21 Join us in person or online for the Annual Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena and Feast Day Mass at the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia. The Novena runs from November 12 through November 20; the Feast Day Mass is Wed., November 21. This year's theme is "Eucharist: The Heart of Our Catholic Faith & Practice." Our preacher is Fr. Francis W. Sacks, CM. We offer the Anointing of the Sick on Friday, November 16, at all services. Send us your intentions to be placed at the foot of Mary's Altar by visiting You will also be able to watch the LIVE stream, obtain more information about the Novena schedule and topics, or download the flyer. Philadelphia Archdiocese Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference: "Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord." Ephesians 1:18. Dynamic speakers, anointed praise & worship, benediction & a special "Healing of the Heart" service. Vigil Mass will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Bishop Edward Deliman, M.Div., V.G. October 20, 2018, from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Clarion Hotel, & Conference Center, 76 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA call ; info@phillyspirit.com; visit GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH OLP-PARISH.COM

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