Linking more than 200 years of Catholic Heritage in Coatesville Our Lady of the Rosary Parish 80 South 17 th Avenue It s a family thing Coatesville, PA 19320 Fellow citizens...members of God s household, because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone (Ephesians 1,19). There are no strangers in grace... only the friends we have been waiting to meet! SACRAMENTAL AND DEVOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Morning Prayer: 6:45 before morning Mass. Daily Mass: M, T, T, F, S: 7 AM; Wed. 6 PM Weekend Mass : Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30, 10:45 AM Holy Day Mass: Will be posted for each Holy Day Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00-4:45 PM Our Prayer is our Mission Our Mission is our prayer BAPTISM dates are scheduled once parents have submitted all necessary forms and have completed the Pre-Jordan session. Please do not anticipate any date for a Baptism until you have consulted with Fr. Brennan. To begin the Baptism journey, call the Parish Office. Rosary each Monday at 7:00 PM. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Most Saturdays: 7:30 to 12 noon; Last Monday of each month: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM Rosary 7:30 PM Saint Jude Novena with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Miraculous Medal Novena each Saturday after 7:00 AM Mass Sacred Heart Novena First Friday after daily Mass Heavenly Father, pour down your spirit upon Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Unite us as one, sharing a vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word, and a new consecration to your service. Through our renewed witness, and with the help of Mary, Queen of the Rosary, may your Holy Name be glorified, and your kingdom advance. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Parish Office: 610-384-1415 Fx: 610-383-6592 www.olrcc.org PREP: Parish Religious Education Program Jackie Townsley and Paul Friel - Directors Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School Principal: Mrs. Sarah Kerins 610-384-5961 January 13, 2019 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD This is my Beloved Son, Listen to Him!
Monday January 14 Tuesday January 15 Wednesday January 16 Thursday January 17 Friday January 18 Saturday January 19 Sunday January 20 This Week at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Readings: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9; Mk 1:14-20 7:00 a.m. Mass Ted Corbo by Augie & Carol Warnecker Readings: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2a,5-9; Mk 1:21-28 7:00 a.m. Mass Molly McConnell by Eileen & Rich Weaver Readings: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Mk 1:29-39 6:00 p.m. Mass Helen Colombo (5 th anniversary) by niece Dorothy Ruscio Ted Corbo by Eileen & Rich Weaver 6:30 8:30 p.m. Adult Choir practice in church Readings: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 7:00 a.m. Mass Jerry Crispino by wife Kathy & Family 6:30 7:15 p.m. Grace Notes practice in church 7:00 p.m. Parents meeting for Penance & 1 st Holy Communion in the hall Readings: Heb 4:1-5,11; Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 7:00 a.m. Mass For the People of the Parish Readings: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10,15; Mk 2:13-17 7:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention 7:30 a.m. Noon Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:00 4:45 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. Mass Carl & Bette March by Kevin & Lynne Saska Edward Steen (27 th anniversary) by daughter Dorothy Ruscio Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fred Kerr, Paul Friel & Raul Gesmundo Lectors: Rosemary Conway & Terri Pappas Altar Servers: Aidan McFarland & Ainsley McFarland Readings: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3,7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 8:30 a.m. Mass Mary Procyson by granddaughter Michelle & grandson Michael Giovanni Raysor by Angie Oleszek & Family Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Janice Andersen & Kathy Esposito Lectors: Randy Seeker & Mike Walker Altar Servers: Anthony Watson & Sean Watson 10:45 a.m. Mass Andy Mancuso by wife Mary Lou & Family Domenick Previte by wife Frances & Family Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Tom Stoffey & Pat Trolio Lector: Lena McKim Altar Servers: Lucas Donaldson & Sean Griffin 1-206
PARISH NEWS CHRISTMAS SEASON As this season s Christmas comes to an end, we say Thank You to everyone who played a part in rendering a Blessed Christmas here at Our Lady of the Rosary parish. The liturgies, the decorations, the contributions, the remembrances and every aspect of the Season brought about a most fitting tribute to the honor and glory of God. It is always rewarding to be a part of something so noble and to give such praise to God. Thank God for the blessing that you are for our parish. GET IN ON THE FUN The 2019 Lottery Calendar is available. Don t miss out on your opportunity to put some $$$ in your pockets. Complete a form that can be found on the bulletin boards in church and return it to the rectory or drop in Sunday s collection basket. Those who have already ordered their Calendars can pick them up in Mary s Chapel after Mass. We express our sincere thanks to everyone who has been a supporting participant in our parish Lottery Calendar. Your support has helped to make this adventure a wonderful success as well as providing a little excitement and fun especially for our winners. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS There will be a meeting for all parents of the First Penance and First Holy Communion class on Thursday, January 17 th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. TEEN LIFE and JR. CYO The Teen Life and Jr. CYO groups will have a service project today Sunday, January 13 th with the PREP classes. Please meet in the hall at 8:30 a.m. Next Sunday, January 20 th, the Teen Life and Jr. CYO will have a fun day at the Bowling Palace in Downingtown. Please let Mrs. Masch know if you are interested in going. There will be no meeting on Sunday, January 27 th. SODALITY The Sodality will host a breakfast meeting on Sunday, January 27 th after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. PRAY FOR THE SICK Frank Balisteri, Maureen Bole, Dolly Carnuccio, Nina Cordaro, Brian Dray, Heather Fuller, Judy Groff, Shelly Guiseppe, Christopher Hagee, Kathy Hawk, Liam Hawk, Jr., Joanne Hill, Skip Hill, Raymond Holter, Mya Hostutler, Richard Humphreys, Cindy Kerr, Ave Lamb, Chloe Lamb, Nathan Lamb, Frank LaPolla, Julia Lavin, Emerson Ann Mascherino, Jeff McCoy, James Porreca, Janet Rambo, Lucinda Reach, Mary Riley, Carlos Sanz, Baby Maverick Sonneborn, Joe Spagnuola, Roseanna Terriman, Hedy Tranchitella, Fred Weller, Frank Yannetti and Lucas Yost. PRAY FOR THE DEAD Eternal rest grant unto Maximilian Laporta and Louis John DiPietro, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. PIZZA SOCIAL The Holy Name Society will host a Pizza Social on Saturday, January 26 th after the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. All are invited to socialize with other families and members of the parish. The Holy Name Society s master chefs will be serving piping hot pizza along with a variety of cold and hot beverages. Come and enjoy the free pizza and friendship! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Everyone is invited to join in the all-day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which is offered on the last Monday of each month. Our next Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Monday, January 28th. Come and spend some time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! DEVOTIONS There will be no Monday Rosary, St. Jude Novena or Benediction during the month of January and February. The next Monday Rosary will be held on Monday, March 4 th at 6:00 p.m. to pray the Joyful Mysteries. All are welcome to join in the prayer. The Rosary is also recited at 4:30 p.m. on all Saturday evenings before the Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m.
LOTTERY CALENDAR 12/24/18 186 Just missed it! 12/25/18 975 Wish it were you! 12/26/18 120 Glenn Bradbury 12/27/18 693 Missed a biggie! 12/28/18 646 Joe & Maura Hook 12/29/18 432 Virginia Sierzega 12/30/18 345 Could have had it! 12/31/18 648 House wins! Thank you! 01/01/19 202 So close! 01/02/19 336 Should have had it! 01/03/19 123 Still available! 01/04/19 570 Wish it were you! 01/05/19 614 House wins! Thank you! 01/06/19 877 Better luck next time! 01/07/19 316 Jeannie Cahill Have some fun in the new year! The 2019 Lottery Calendar would make a great way to start the New Year. It s fun; it s easy; it s 365 chances to win! Don t let your family and friends miss out on a chance to win every day of the year for the low price of $40. Order forms can be found on the bulletin boards in church. Those who have already ordered their calendars can pick them up in Mary s Chapel after Mass. The luck of the New Year be with you! CALENDARS The 2019 Calendars are now available on the entrance tables in church. They are provided through the generosity of Wentz and Harris-Mountain Funeral Homes. We are most grateful for their kindness. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2019 The Sodality will host a Pasta Dinner in the parish hall on Wednesday, February 20 th. Ash Wednesday, March 6 th will begin the Lenten Season. Mass will be held at 7:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time will begin on Sunday, March 10 th. THANK YOU Father Ferrence was extremely happy with all the cards he received for Christmas and sends his thanks for thinking of him. He will keep you all in his daily prayers. YOUR SERVICE OF SUPPORT Christmas Collection Envelopes Offered: 463 Donations: $21,172.00 Sunday Collection, December 30, 2018 Envelopes Offered: 303 Donations: $8,578.00 Solemnity of Mary, January 1, 2019 Envelopes Offered: 177 Donations: $2,824.00 Sunday Collection, January 6, 2019 Envelopes Offered: 322 Donations: $10,203.00 We thank all parishioners for their generosity and commitment to OLR. You are truly a blessing!! There will be a second collection next weekend, January 19/20 for the Bishop Relief Services. Please be generous with your prayers and financial support. GRACE NOTES Our Lady of the Rosary s Grace Notes is back. Rehearsals resume on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the church. The children s choir is open to all students in 1 st to 8 th grades. They sing on the first Sunday of the month at the 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more information, contact Johanna Simon at gracenotes@johnandjohanna.com PRE-JORDAN Parents and godparents presenting a child for Baptism need to attend a preparation class in order to be properly informed about the meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism. The next class will be held on Thursday, March 7 th at 6:00 p.m. in the last classroom in the parish hall. Registration is a must. Please register in advance by calling Mrs. Coxson at 610-384-5560. Please do not assume any date for baptism before confirming the date with Father Brennan. Before any date can be finalized, all forms and eligibility letters need to be delivered to the rectory. Don t forget to order your Hoagie for Super Bowl Sunday! Forms can be found on page five of the bulletin! 3-206
CRAB CAKE SALE The Lady s Sodality is once again having a Crab Cake Sale! The sale starts this weekend and runs through Sunday, February 24 th. Pick up is Saturday, March 2 nd from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the church hall. Capt n Chucky s Crab Cake Company is supplying the crab cakes, crab critters and Maryland Crab soup. Order forms are available on the entrance tables in church. Don t miss out they are delicious! And, just in time for Lent! PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Dennis Back; Lt. Sara Ann Bennett, Navy; Joseph Cavuto, USN; SSG Charles Ciliberti, Army; Daniel Coll, Army; Joseph Coll, Navy; Cpt. Robert Cuthie; A.J. Foster, USMC; Brandyn Henry Hewczuk, Army; Sean Kaspar; Barry Lusby; Emily Mancuso, USAF; Jesse Mancuso, Spec. Army; Sergeant Paul Mancuso, USMC; SPC Sarah Mancuso; Brien Mann, USAF; Alexandria Pawling, Army; Private Brendan James Raysor, Bobby Stewart, USMC; and Joshua Thompson, Army. To add your loved ones names to our prayer list, email thewczuk@yahoo.com or just drop their names in the collection basket. REGISTRATION Pope John Paul II Catholic Regional Elementary School is now taking applications for PreK through grade 8 for the 2019/2020 school year. $1500 in transfer grants are available for students entering grades 1 through 7. For more information, visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org or stop by the Open House on Sunday, January 27 th from noon to 2:00 p.m. to learn more about PJPII and the Little Saints Academy Child Care. YOUNG ADULTS All young adults in their 20 s and 30 s are invited to join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County for weekly meetings focusing on social, spiritual and community service. The next meeting will be held this Wednesday, January 16 th at 7:00 p.m. at the Downingtown Rock Gym. Whether you are completely new to rock climbing or you could scale a wall with your eyes closed and hands behind your back, this is sure to be a fun evening. Cost is $15 per person. All climbing levels are welcome. For more information, check CYACC out on Facebook or email cyacc1@gmail.com. FAITH, FUN AND FRIENDS All middle school students are invited a fun and faith-filled day at Bishop Shanahan High School on Saturday, February 9 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are invited to enjoy equal parts of faith, friends and fun through participation in prayer, reflection, reconciliation, Adoration, team games, relay races, sports and activities. For more information or to register, contact ignite@shanahan.org. DISCERNMENT RETREAT A Discernment Retreat will be held from 6:00 p.m. January 18 th to 1:00 p.m. January 20 th at the Villa Maria House of Studies in Malvern. Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to experience a weekend retreat at the IHM Motherhouse with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and novices. The weekend will be filled with prayer, spiritual conferences, meals and times of recreation with the sisters. Daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic Adoration are also included in the weekend retreat. If interested, please contact 610-889-1553 or ihmvoc@gmail.com. JOB OPENING Bishop Shanahan High School has an immediate opening for a maintenance technician and a custodian. Full and part-time positions available. If interested, email dgentile@shanahan.org. Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School has an immediate opening for the after school care program. Hours would be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. All interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume, letter of interest and three references to Melissa Hevel, Director at mhevel@popejohnpaul2sch.org. Candidates must be able to submit updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse and Criminal Background). MARK YOUR CALENDARS Men of all ages, from young adults to grandfathers, face unique challenges and spiritual trials. All men of the parish are invited to the Men s Malvern Retreat which will be held on the weekend of August 9-11. This Retreat will provide an opportunity for men to come together, share their spiritual journeys and grow stronger in their relationship with God. For information, contact Rich Coster at 610-383-9130. 4-206
Super Bowl Sunday HOAGIE ORDER FORM Don t cook! Order a hoagie from the Teen Life and Jr. CYO Groups and enjoy an Italian Hoagie for $6.00. Deadline to place orders is Sunday, January 27 th. Please place order form and donation in the collection basket. Hoagie pick-up will be after all the Masses in the hall on Sunday, February 3 rd. Thanks so much for supporting the Jr. CYO and Teen Life Groups! It helps with their service projects. NAME Phone Number of Hoagies (with onions) Number of Hoagies (without onions) Total Order at $6 each. Total Payment: Sorry, we do not deliver! 5-206