Rev. Joseph Devlin, Pastor August 19, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 The Parish of Our Lady of Peace 200 Milmont Avenue, Milmont Park, PA Phone: Fax: Website: Rev. Joseph Devlin, Pastor August 19, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 8:30am (OLP Church) Friday: 8:30am (Notre Dame Church) WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (OLP Church) Sunday Masses: 7:30am & 11:30am (OLP Church) 10:00am (Notre Dame Church) 5:30pm (St. Madeline s Church) CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm (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 8:10am PARISH DEVOTIONS ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Monday 9:00am-3:00pm (OLP Church) SODALITY DEVOTIONS & MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Tuesdays after the 8:30am Mass (OLP Church) DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: Monday-Friday: 3:00pm (OLP Church) BENEDICTION: Mondays: 3:30pm (OLP Church) DEACON S ATTIC (OLP) - Religious Store: CLOSED for July and August. Will re-open in September. For donations or questions, please call Deacon Charlie:

2 Our Lady of Peace, Milmont Park OUR LADY OF PEACE RECTORY 501 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park, PA Facebook ~ Twitter OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Our Lady of Peace Church & Notre Dame Church Open daily for Prayer and Reflection until 3:30pm PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Joseph Devlin, Pastor Fatherdevlinolp@gmail.com Rev. Dominic Ishaq, Part Time Parochial Vicar & Staff of Archdiocesan Tribunal, In Residence PARISH DEACONS Deacon John J. Ellis Deacon Michael J. McAndrews Deacon James A. Basilio NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES SCHOOL Mrs. Diana M. Pileggi, School Principal 990 Fairview Road-Swarthmore, PA Phone: info@notredamedelourdes.net Website: Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ YouTube PREP CLASSES Tuesdays; September-May: 4:30-5:45pm in OLP School Building For more information, please contact: Mrs. Beinlich at or Mr. Pepe at Parish Bulletin The weekly deadline for announcements/notices to be published in the Parish bulletin is Wednesday at Noon. If received after that, it will be published the following weekend. NOTE: Deadline changes for any Holiday weekends. To view our weekly bulletin online: Welcome Anyone who wishes to register in the Parish, is asked to please call the parish office to register. Baptisms & Pre-Jordan 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 will need a letter of good standing from his/her current Parish. CERTIFICATES: Copies of any sacraments received at OLP 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, you may call the parish office to request a letter. PRE-JORDAN CLASS: Pre Jordan Classes are held monthly on either a Monday or Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM. Please call the Rectory office, , to learn when the meeting will be held and to register. NEXT MEETING: Sept. 11 th at 6:30pm, in the OLP Convent building. Marriages & Pre-Cana Anyone who wishes to be married at Our Lady of Peace Parish, is asked to call the rectory 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, please visit the Archdiocesan website at: phillycatholicmarriageprep.com GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

3 In Loving Memory John D'Apollo & Jane McGilligan May They Rest in Peace! Care of the Sick... The Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will bring communion to anyone unable to attend Mass. Please call the rectory office at to make these arrangements. We Pray for... Please pray for those who are ill; we remember: Baby River, Fr. Feeney, 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, Robert Imbrogna, 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, Eileen Moran, Fiora Miller, Joseph Miller, Betty Monahan, Anthony Naddeo, Joan Lynn, Stephen McNamee, John Moran, Linda Pulver, Dorothy Sciarra, Sabrina Szerszen, Mark Tancredi & Suzanne Trainor. PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Lord God, most holy, we approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. You have called these men to be set apart and to shepherd your people, as you shepherd your entire church. We pray for them in their daily work. Grant to them an increase in spiritual gifts and grace, so they may be prepared for the tasks at hand. Lead them not into temptation and protect them from the grasp of the evil one. It is through the sacraments they confer that we encounter the divine in a real and profound way. May your church never lose sight of these, your special sons, and may we, the body of Christ, never fail to cherish the gift of their lives, which they have freely given to you and your holy church. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen. NEW SANCTUARY CHAIRS The more observant among us will have noticed new chairs for the priest and deacons in the Church sanctuary at OLP. They originally belonged to Holy Spirit parish in Sharon Hill, and Fr Oswald was kind enough to allow us to recycle them here at OLP. Deacons Charlie and John cleaned them up, applied a coat of varnish; and Deacon Charlie also made the cushions so that chairs match the other chairs in the sanctuary. I think they look very nice; and, in my humble opinion, are a better match with the overall lines and shape of the Church sanctuary. I hope you do too. FATHER DOMINIC Father Dominic is due back this week from visiting his family in Pakistan. I'm sure he's enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his elderly parents. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe journey home to the United States and to OLP parish. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER I hope you can enjoy the last days of the summer season; hopefully, they'll afford you some time for rest, relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Taking some extra time with the Lord during these summer days can be a great blessing, and also can help us to "re-charge" our spiritual life, our friendship with the Lord. PLEASE KEEP FATHER FEENEY IN YOUR PRAYERS Father Feeney had a heart attack and heart bypass surgery. The latest word is that Father came through the surgery well and is currently on the mend. Please keep him in your prayers. Father Devlin Pastor s Column... GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

4 Votive Candles - Intentions August BLESSED MOTHER & CHILD: For Harry & Helen Kelleher. From: Ann Marie BLESSED MOTHER: The Byrne Family From: OLP Sodality. MARY & CHILD: In Memory of George T. Fadgen, III. From: George & Dolores Fadgen. Votive Candles - Request The Donation for the Votive Candle is now $10.00 for a week or $20.00 for the month. Please fill out and drop it off to the Office. CANDLE IN MEMORY OF: STATUE OF: REQUESTED BY: Schedule Changes BENEDICTION For the rest of the summer, BENEDICTION on Mondays WILL NOW TAKE 3:30 PM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET. Since many people are away or off their usual schedules, finding enough people for adoration on Mondays during the summer has been a challenge. Leaving the exposed Blessed Sacrament unattended in an opened Church is not proper. And since the A/C in Church is running all day on Mondays until after 7:30 PM, it is also not good stewardship of the parish's resources. We apologize for any inconvenience. We'll re-visit this schedule in the Fall. Thank you. DEACON S ATTIC (OLP) - RELIGIOUS STORE The thrift shop will be CLOSED for the month of July and August. Will re-open again in September. 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. Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday August 18, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - Sam Mathues & Michael Raimo Requested by: Gina & Joe Mesko OLP - 4:30PM - Joseph Driscoll & The Driscoll Family Requested by: Grace Driscoll Sunday - August 19, 2018 OLP - 7:30AM - Vincent Cacciatore (9 th Anniv.) Requested by: Cacciatore Family ND - 10:00AM - People of the Parish OLP - 11:30AM - James Dyson Requested by: The Dyson Family ST. MAD S - 5:30PM - Patrick Dolan, Sr. Requested by: The Friel Family Monday - August 20, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - David J. Flatley Requested by: Margie & Jim Maginnis Tuesday - August 21, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - Marguerite Ashbrook Requested by: Betty & Ed Manderfield Wednesday - August 22, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - Michael Callanan Requested by: Mike & Pat Carr Thursday - August 23, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - Bernadette F. Cassidy Requested by: Patricia Lawless & Carmen Christopher Friday - August 24, 2018 ND - 8:30AM - Josephine & Harvey Buchanan Requested by: Tim & Kathy Long Saturday August 25, 2018 OLP - 8:30AM - Carolina Clarke Requested by: Sister, Anna OLP - 4:30PM - Joseph Driscoll Requested by: Wife, Grace Mass Intentions and Cards MASS INTENTIONS & CARDS Please contact the rectory 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. Anyone that would like to schedule Masses for next year is asked to please call the rectory or you may send an to olp532@aol.com listing the dates with intentions and someone from the office will contact you. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

5 The Sunday Collection Report Sunday, August 12, 2018: $ includes e-giving (Last Year) August 13, 2017 ~$ PREP Parish Giving Our Lady of Peace Parish is proud to introduce Enhanced Stewardship through Electronic Funds Transfer. We have partnered with Parish Giving to offer this program to all our parishioners. Parish Giving is simple, secure and convenient; and 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 Rectory or Parish Giving at Parish Lottery and Pool Winners CHANCES August 12 th - OLP Parish - $79.00 Tickets are available after all Masses. $1 per ticket. 6 tickets for $5. Winner is drawn after the 11:30AM Mass on Sundays. All proceeds go to Notre Dame de Lourdes school. AUG. 19 th 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP): 7:30AM (OLP): 10:00AM (ND): 11:30AM (OLP): Fr. Canavan 5:30PM (St. Mad s): Philabundance Donations CANNED GOOD DONATIONS 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. For the month of June 62 pounds was collected and 102 pounds for July. Thank you all for your generous contributions. CELEBRANT SCHEDULE AUG. 26 th 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP): 7:30AM (OLP): 10:00AM (ND): 11:30AM (OLP): 5:30PM (St. Mad s): Fr. Flanagan SEPT. 2 nd 4:30PM(Vigil-OLP): 7:30AM (OLP): 10:00AM (ND): 11:30AM (OLP): 5:30PM (St. Mad s): (Tentative Schedule) PREP IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGISTRATION FOR * For those that have not registered for September its still not to late. If you wait till August there will be a $25.00 late charge that incurs extra shipping on the cost of a smaller amount of books ordered late. * 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. * There are registration forms in the back of both Churches please fill them out and put them an envelope in the collection basket with "Attention Prep" and a check. For one child fee is $ for more than one child $ per family. ****Note: First Grade must have Baptism certificate supplied on registration unless baptized at OLP or Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. * Registration forms are also on line at olp-parish.com * Classes begin in Church on September 11 th at 4:30pm. * Classes are on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45pm. For more information please contact: Mrs. Mary Bienlich at or Mr. Pepe at RCIA RCIA - Interest in the Catholic Faith WELCOME - Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Please pick up a pamphlet in the back of both 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

6 School News From the Desk of Mrs. Pileggi Summer packets will be mailed out in August with our Back to School information. Please look for that Mid August. It will also be posted on OptionC. Don t forget to stop in and check out the uniform exchange for your school uniform needs. Scrip gift cards are available in the school office throughout the summer during office hours. Summer office hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9am-2pm. MARK YOUR CALENDARS.. Monday, September 10 th : Welcome Grandparents Tour...more information to follow! Thursday, September 13 th, 7pm: Back to School Night! If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to call! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Notre Dame de Lourdes School A Catholic Value Based Environment Academic Excellence ~ Character ~ Faith Formation Registration information: (610) info@notredamedelourdes.net OLP Drama Group School Registration Please follow directions as they apply to your child(ren). Before/After School Care Available Free Breakfast/Hot Lunch Program PRE-KINDERGARTEN Three and Four Year Old Programs. Monday through Friday - Full Day or Half Day Morning Programs must be three/four by 9/30/18 and toilet-trained Needed: $ Non-refundable registration fee Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized at Notre Dame or OLP) Social Security Number Immunization Records KINDERGARTEN - Monday through Friday - Full Day Program - must be five by 9/30/18 Needed: $ Non-refundable registration fee Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized at Notre Dame or OLP) Social Security Number Immunization Records NEW STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-8 Needed: $ Non-refundable registration fee Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized at Notre Dame or OLP) Social Security Number Immunization Records Any additional information may be obtained by calling the school office at (610) OLP Drama Group is open to all OLP parish children attending Notre Dame School or the PREP Program in grades K-8. We encourage the children to participate in the Drama Program which will provide them with an opportunity to learn more about music and the performing arts. If interested, please call the rectory or Linda Hunt at: Igh851sings@gmail.com OLP DRAMA PROGRAM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SPRING 19 SHOW! Auditions will begin in the fall before Thanksgiving, with the show production taking place in early April. All K ~ 8 students attending Notre Dame School or OLP Prep program (or completed Prep) are welcomed to be a part of this experience! Check the church bulletin during the summer for further information! PRAYER FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS Loving Father, our teacher in all things, we ask for your wisdom to begin this school year as students of your love and as teachers of your wisdom. For you gave your law to our Jewish brothers and sisters to help them live in peace with each other. So too you give your wisdom to each of us to learn and grow in holiness and goodness in the world around us. May this coming year of learning together about you and about the world you created offer each of us an opportunity to help us shine the bright light of learning into the darkness of this world. We ask all this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

7 School Fundraising Scrip Program Purchase Gift Cards, and receive 3% of your total purchase off of your tuition for the current School Year! The more you buy, the more you save. The school receives 2% of your total purchase to fund the gap between tuition and the school expenses. Gift cards are available at the following days and times: Notre Dame School Office: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm (only days school is open) Please call the school for summer hours. Our Lady of Peace Rectory: Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm Our Lady of Peace Church: After Every Mass: Saturday, 4:30pm. Sunday, 7:30am, 11:30am Notre Dame de Lourdes Church: After Mass on Sundays, 10:00am. Please call or the school office at Or Kathy Gardner if you have any questions. or cannot make any of the above times. Thank you for supporting Notre Dame de Lourdes School! BOX TOP COLLECTION CONTINUES THROUGH SUMMER Thanks to Sherry DiFonzo's tireless work, the parish and school community has raised over $1,500 through the Box Top Program for the school. Sherry checks for boxtops every week, bags them, and logs the entries into a spreadsheet and online program. We love her! We will continue to collect box tops during the summer. Just drop them in the collection buckets at both worship sites. When cutting your box top, leave space around the outside of the printed box. We lose money if the number and code are not on the box top. Thank you for helping the school raise money! Upcoming Events Schedule Tues., AUG. 21 st - Carnival Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, OLP Convent. Wed., SEPT. 5 th - Christmas Bazaar Meeting, 7:00pm, OLP Convent. Thurs., SEPT. 6 th - Craft Meeting, 6:00-8:00pm, OLP Cafeteria. Tues., SEPT. 11 th - Choir practice resumes, 6:30pm, OLP Church. Thurs., SEPT. 13 th -Women s Group Meeting, 6:30pm, OLP Cafeteria. OCT. 4 th - 6 th - Parish Carnival. More details to come. Fri., NOV. 9 th - Ladies Night Out, 6:30-9:30pm, NDDL Nelson Hall. NOV. 16 th & 17 th - Christmas Bazaar, more details to come. Upcoming Events - NDDL School CYO News CYO FALL COACHES NEEDED Coaches needed for Soccer and J.V. Volleyball. Archdiocese Trainings and Clearances needed prior to the start of the season. Contact Dave Katch for Details at CYO SPORTS Parents may register eligible students for Fall sports at the following website: nddl_olpcyo. Fall Sports include: 5 th and 6 th grade co-ed soccer, 7 th and 8 th grade co-ed soccer, and 5 th and 6 th grade girls volleyball, 7 th and 8 th grade girls volleyball. Team formation depends on having players and coaches. GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

8 Scripture Readings for the week Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Most food shoppers know that trips to the supermarket are never a matter of grab n go. Having joined their ranks in my retirement, with doctors and would-be nutritionists ever ready with advice, I know you have to read the labels carefully and consider weights and measures (pardon me) as weighty matters. So I must check the calorie count. And ask the label to tell me all about salt and sugar content. Is there enough protein in it, I ask myself, to merit a short descent from shelf to cart? All this compels me to offer a much-delayed salute to my Mom and every rectory cook I have known for what they went through at the supermarket. But when it comes to the matter of that most special food and drink that comes the fore in the gospels, we enter a different realm entirely, where such checking is out of place. You as a believer know why. It s because of both the divine purveyor and the food itself: Christ Jesus our Lord. He is the content. There is no equal to the excellence of this product. The Bread of Life theme dominates St. John s sixth chapter, and we have for several Sundays so far received a summertime refresher course on just what it is we believe and how we should appreciate the gift of the Eucharist as we bring our suntanned selves to the altar. We begin with the fact that the Eucharist, as a sacrament, is nothing less than a gift from God meant to express His love and His desire to be part of our lives on earth. Later, God willing, in heaven, we won t need it because we will be a part of God s life more directly and joined with Him in bliss. Meanwhile, here on earth it s a daily challenge to let God live in us. It s all a matter of trial and error, with evil always stalking our moments of joy and shortening them. Sometimes we just can t smile. Sin caused all that, yours and mine, all the way back to that disappointing duo that just couldn t keep their hands off a certain forbidden tree. What we believe is starkly simple but far from ordinary. What we believe is that on the first Holy Thursday, surrounded by a mere eleven close friends, the real Jesus took simple unleavened bread and a cup of ordinary wine and identified Himself with it. Note here, for the sake of combating several misinterpretations that other Christian bodies make, Jesus did not say that this was a symbol of Himself. No, this really is His Body and Blood, His real presence under the appearances of bread and wine. As mysterious as what Jesus does through His priests really is, I can only wonder how others can t take the simple words body and blood at face value. The sad fact is that many Catholics these days are yielding to the same misinterpretation. Meanwhile, we believe in what Jesus said and did and still does for us. It s the safest food out there, with no human intervention or alteration, and if it s not part of our weekly diet we are spiritually malnourished. The good news is that this greatest meal ever made is here presented by the greatest Host of all. So come to the feast every week. Jesus believes you are worthy of His invitation. Stop by the supermarket later. Reflections & Prayers for the week "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me." - Jn 6:56-57 Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, [9a]/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 FIRST READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom s house is her school and the world as a whole, complete with its seven foundational pillars. The banquet is her teaching. Everyone is invited to eat and drink at the table. SECOND READING: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul contrasts the wise with the foolish, and then presents his admonitions for his readers to act as Spirit-filled people. He also urges them to practice gratitude. GOSPEL: John 6:51-58 The famous Bread of Life discourse continues. Here John puts an emphasis on the Jesus flesh and blood as true and essential food. This eating of this bread guarantees eternal life for all who partake of it. Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd- 36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, [12]/Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, [9a]/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

9 LECTORS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE Safe Environment Policies Week of Aug. 18/19 Aug. 25/26 LECTOR 4:30PM OLP Barbara Walker Barbara Walker 7:30AM OLP Irene Sakowski Pat Gorman Pat Ireland Pat Ireland 10:00AM ND John Truitt John Barton Nicole Truitt Irene Sakowski 11:30AM OLP Anna D'Ambrosio Anna D'Ambrosio Amelia Martinelli MaryAnn Hrin EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER 4:30PM OLP Deacon Deacon Grace Driscoll Jack Polito Jerry Welch Connie Clarke Betty Fink Barbara Walker Bobbie Palkovics Kathleen Hamm 7:30AM OLP Deacon Deacon Rosie Moran John Ellis Tom Dillon John Lane Sherry DiFonzo Tom Crowley Pat Ireland Pat Gorman Jackie Basquill Pat Ireland 10:00AM ND Deacon Deacon Don McGoldrick Bob Cabry Don Curran Kris Egan Bob Ruzzo Sherry DiFonzo Bill Samohod Norma DelNano Joyce Sweency Donnetta Curren-Cook 11:30AM OLP Deacon Deacon Anna D'Ambrosio Ed Tomassetti Amelia Martinelli Sylvia Gormley Michele Longo Ron Kroh Nancy Kroh Donna Shiarra Archdiocesan policy requires all church personnel to obtain background checks. This includes any priest, deacon, pastoral minister, employee, school employee, parish employee, contract employee or volunteers. If anyone needs new clearances and training, updating clearances, or has any questions, please contact Anne at the rectory or Clearance Requirements (14 years of age or older): must be renewed every 5 years. 1. PA State Police Criminal Background Check 2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance 3. Federal Fingerprint Background Check If not PA resident for 10 continuous years. OR Signed Disclosure Statement only for Volunteers who have been a PA resident for 10 continuous years. Training Requirements - Staff and Volunteers (18 years of age or older): All Clergy, staff and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have regular contact with children (at least one time per week) must complete the Safe Environment Training as outlined below. 1. Safe Environment, Part I: Protecting God s Children class. (Registration is required: childyouthprotection.org ) 2. Safe Environment, Part II: Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse. Must be completed on-line through the OCYP website under Training Institute at: childyouthprotection.org Parish Groups & Meetings GRANDMA s ATTIC Got junk?? Want to clean out your house? If so, please donate to Grandma s Attic at the Christmas Bazaar. Donations are now being accepted (no clothes). Donations can be dropped off in the back of OLP church only. Should you have any questions please contact Rosemary or OLP - CHOIR Choir practices are suspended for the summer. Practices will resume on Tuesday, Sept 11 th at 6:30pm. Please contact Lou Becht for more info: or DrLouBecht@gmail.com GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH

10 Parish Groups & Meetings CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NEWS. Our annual parish Christmas Bazaar for 2018 will be under the leadership of Deacon John Ellis and Mrs. Donna Lane. We look forward to working with all of you to make our bazaar a huge success Any questions, please contact Mrs. Donna Lane. The first meeting for the 2018 Christmas Bazaar will be held on Wednesday, September 5 th at 7PM in the convent (parish center). Please come and share your ideas and suggestions to make this year s bazaar a huge success. All are welcome! WOMEN S GROUP MEETING The Women s Group will meet on Thursday, September 13 th, 6:30 p.m., in the OLP Cafeteria. Come join us in putting a woman s touch on parish events and services to help our parish family and community. All are welcome! Come share your thoughts, time and talents in doing God s work and spreading His Love. For more information please call Irene Sakowski at or Diane McFadden at May Our Lady guide your hearts and lead you here! NEW PARISH MINISTRY Will meet on Sunday Afternoons at 12:30pm 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. We welcome donations of skippy creamy peanut butter, and grape jelly at the weekly gathering. THE DOWN TO EARTH CHRISTIANS invite you to join each week for 1 or 2 days or evenings for an hour or two to help take care of our grounds. The 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 and you don't need to attend every week. If you are interested, please contact Linda Basilio ( or lindabasilio1969@gmail.com) or Dan Tyson ( or dant1031@yahoo.com). CRAFT MEETINGS Will begin on Thurs., Sept. 6 th from 6-8pm in the OLP cafeteria. They will be held every Thursday until the bazaar or unless otherwise noted. Check the weekly bulletin. Fell free to bring your own ideas. All are welcome to join! SCRIPTURE STUDY Our Scripture Study Group Continues every Wednesday evening at 7:00 in the OLP Spiritual Life Center (the former convent). Come join us for a discussion of this weekly readings. Community News EWTN AND THE SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Join us on a glorious Pilgrimage Tour as we travel to both the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery and the Eternal Word Television Network, (EWTN), founded by Mother Angelica. Our tour includes 2 full day retreats in Alabama with opportunities to attend a televised Mass on All Saints Day, and the unique experience of a Live Televised Show with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. We will tour EWTN behind the scenes and the many shines at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament including the John Paul II Eucharistic Center. After a tour of the Ave Maria Grotto at the Saint Bernard Abbey we will share dinner and Mass with the Benedictine Monks. On day one we will see the beautiful Fall Foliage in Ashville as we tour the Biltmore Estates Mansion, Gardens and Winery and St. Lawrence Basilica. We ll conclude with an evening at the Natural Bridge Historic Center in Virginia as we enjoy a hotel dinner and a show at Natural Bridge. Before departing for home and Mass the next day, there will be an optional opportunity to explore the Natural Bridge, Caverns and Monacan Indians Exhibit. Cost: $879. (Based on 30 pilgrims). In additional to all the above tour includes Daily Mass, Motor Coach Transportation, 5 Days, 6 Nights, 5 Breakfasts, 2 Kick Back Buffet Dinners, 1 Dinner at the Abbey, 1 Show and 1 Dinner at Natural Bridge Hotel. Deposit of $200 is due with registration with balance due August 28 th. Contact Helen Holroyd at New Horizons Spirit Journeys, OLP CLASS OF 1978 IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS WITH A REUNION Held on Saturday 10/13/2018 at Hunt s Annex Lounge in Woodlyn from 7:00-11:00 pm. Cost is $45 per person which includes open bar and appetizers. Please join our Facebook page OLP Class of 1978 or contact Kathleen Smith (Bruton) or Maureen Donegan (Cruice) to RSVP and for payment details. ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HIGH SCHOOL'S HOMECOMING Sunday, September 30 th. Mass in the chapel will be celebrated at 11am. Starting at noon, a series of alumnae games will follow - field hockey, tennis and basketball all at 12pm; volleyball and soccer at 1:30pm. Refreshments will be served and Prendie merchandise will be available for sale. All alums are invited to join the celebration. Questions - apalumnaegames@aol.com GREAT PEOPLE = GREAT PARISH