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 JUNE 3, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 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 Shusssh O, Sacrament Most Holy O, Sacrament Divine Fr Ruben Manliguez is visiting us, this weekend speaking on behalf of the Mission Co-op Appeal. This collection will be taken as a second collection. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and helps the work of the Church in mission lands. OLR Yesterday Today Tomorrow TodAY
Monday June 4 Tuesday June 5 Wednesday June 6 Thursday June 7 Friday June 8 Saturday June 9 Sunday June 10 This Week at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Readings: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2,14-16; Mk 12:1-12 7:00 a.m. Mass Marian Phillips by Tony & Donna DiFerdinando Harry Rinnier by Karen Kinsch 7:00 p.m. Rosary in Church Readings: 2 Pt 3:12-15a,17-18; Ps 90:2-4,10; Mk 12:13-17 7:00 a.m. Mass James & Ethel Franciscus by Butch & Kathleen Franciscus Charles McQuistian by Karen Kinsch Readings: 2 Tm 1:1-3,6-12; Ps 123:1-2; Mk 12:18-27 6:00 p.m. Mass Rev. Harry A. Romano by Anna Clauser Theresa Miller by Donald Miller 7:00 8:30 p.m. Adult Choir practice in church Readings: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5,8-10,14; Mk 12:28-34 7:00 a.m. Mass Bob Reeder by Jean Helm & Family Readings: Hos 11:1,3-4,8c-9; (Ps) Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12,14-19; Jn 19:31-37 7:00 a.m. Mass In Honor of Ted Corbo s 90 th birthday by wife Dolly & Family Mike Hennessy (10 th anniversary) by wife Mary Kay & Family Readings: 2 Tm 4:1-8; Ps 71:8-9,14-15b,16-17,22; Lk 2:41-51 7:00 a.m. Mass Rev. Harry A. Romano by Francis & Joan Meade 7:30 a.m. Noon Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:00 4:45 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. Mass Dominic & Anna Buonomo by Ralph & Barbara Buonomo Ted Saska by Kevin & Lynne Saska Eucharistic Ministers: Paul Friel, Kevin Saska & Lynne Saska Lector: Joseph Hould Altar Servers: Arden McErlean & Gabe McErlean Readings: Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-8; 2 Cor 4:13-5:1; Mk 3:20-35 8:30 a.m. Mass Deceased members of the Borrelli Family by Rosetta Rambo Deceased members of the Thomas, Vergara & Whiteman Families by Cathy Thomas Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Jean Jones & Diane Mascuilli Lectors: Eileen Coxson & Tom Leicht Altar Servers: Anthony Watson & Bevan Watson 10:45 a.m. Mass John Chenger by brother Paul & Family Irene Guerrera (2 nd anniversary) by Family Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Ida Labiak & Joanne Reagan Lectors: Alex Seeker & John Calnan Altar Servers: Tyler Hershey & Ainsley McFarland 1-206
PARISH NEWS PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Dennis Back; Lt. Sara Ann Bennett, Navy; Joseph Cavuto, USN; SSG Charles Ciliberti, Army; Cpt. Robert Cuthie; A.J. Foster, USMC; Brandyn Henry, Army; Sean Kaspar; Barry Lusby; Emily Mancuso, USAF; Jesse Mancuso, Spec. Army; Sergeant Paul Mancuso, USMC; SPC Sarah Mancuso; Brien Mann, Airforce; Private Brendan James Raysor, Jeremy Solnosky, USMC; Bobby Stewart, USMC; CPL Jonathan R. Stuckel; and Joshua Thompson, Army. To add your loved ones names to our prayer list, email thewczuk@yahoo.com or call the rectory. YOUR SERVICE OF SUPPORT Sunday Collection, May 27, 2018 Envelopes Offered: 289 Donations: $7,217.00 Keep in mind that your contributions to Our Lady of the Rosary parish are a good work of God (one of the Works of Mercy). The faithful of OLR can rightfully be proud of the splendid support that continues to represent a strong appreciation for God s work in the church here on earth. There will be a second collection this weekend, June 2/3 for the Mission Coop Plan. Please be generous with your prayers and financial support. NOW AVAILABLE Registration forms for new altar servers are available on the bulletin boards at the church entranceways. Any parish children (4 th grade or above) who would like to offer their service to God and our parish in this special ministry are invited to complete a form and return it to Father Brennan. MONDAY ROSARY The next Monday Rosary will be held tomorrow, Monday, June 4 th at 7:00 p.m. to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. All are welcome to join in the prayer. The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you! PRAY FOR THE SICK Mary Baxter, Beverly Brown, Peyton Byer, Dolly Carnuccio, Dolores Ann Carroll, Nina Cordaro, Jean Engle, Heather Fullmer, Pete Gracia, Charles Hadley, Gail D. Hammon, Michael Hepner, Jr., Joe Hess, Nancy Hibbits, JoAnn Hill, Skip Hill, Michael Holmes, Mya Hostutler, Richard Humphreys, Cindy Kerr, Frank LaPolla, Ava Lamb, Cloe Lamb, Nathan Lamb, Gene Lambert, Julia Lavin, Jena Leary, Angela Lyons, Idele McCaffrey, Nick Madonna, James Mascherino, Tim McConnell, Jeff McCoy, Teagan McDonnell, Michael Mullin, Alma Osenbach, Robin Palmer, Mark Quinn, Mary Riley, Rita Rockwell, Charles Ruffing, Wayne Sallurday, Judy Sampson, Sam Schroder, Angie Simeone, Angela Tekely, Roseanna Terriman, Kathy Turpin, Horace Wright, Frank Yannetti and Joann Zazo. 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 Monday, July 2 nd 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. APPRECIATION Father Ferrence would like to thank all those who remembered him on his 92 nd birthday. He will keep you all in his daily prayers and at Mass. WAY TO GO Congratulations to all our parish graduates. You can be proud of your achievements and know that we are proud of you. As God has guided you to this important step in your lives, we pray that he will continue to be with you and guide you in the years ahead. We wish you well and want you to know our prayers are with you. 2-206
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS The Woman s Sodality will serve complimentary coffee and doughnuts on Sunday, June 17 th to honor all fathers of the parish. We invite everyone to come to the hall after Mass for some great fellowship. PREP This year s program has been a smooth and terrific year. If anyone is interested in volunteering for our next year s program, please call our PREP directors, Paul Friel (610-857-9091) or Jackie Townsley (610-384-4482). Registration forms for next year s classes (2018 2019) are now available on the tables at the church entrance ways. Early registration (before the end of June) is appreciated and strongly recommended. Your help enables us to order books and supplies early enough not to have to pay a higher fee. If you choose to delay in registering your child(ren), we will pass on our late fees to you. Early registration deadline is July 1 st. Again, your cooperation is appreciated. SPECIAL NOTICE Parents who are anticipating their children receiving First Penance or First Communion this coming year (2019), please mark your calendar NOW with the following date: Thursday, September 13 th 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall Information on how to enroll in the Sacrament Program along with important dates will be presented at this meeting. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Little Saints Academy Childcare Center at Pope John Paul II School is looking for qualified candidates to fill the director, teacher and teacher assistant positions. The Childcare Center will open in the 2018-2019 school year and will provide full time, year-round care. Interested candidates may contact Vice Principle Patricia Tarquinio at ptarquinio@popejohnpaul2sch.org. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will! LOTTERY CALENDAR 05/22/18 858 Rosetta Rambo 05/23/18 695 Wish it were you! 05/24/18 876 Missed a biggie! 05/25/18 509 Just missed it! 05/26/18 047 House wins! Thank you! 05/27/18 807 So close! 05/28/18 159 Number still available! It s not too late to get in on the fun! Order forms can be found on all the bulletin boards in church or call the rectory. 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 Monday, June 25 th. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed after the 7:00 a.m. Mass and will remain exposed for adoration until 7:30 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed in common at 7:00 p.m. followed by the St. Jude Novena and Benediction at 7:30 p.m. Come and spend some time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! REGISTRATION Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School is now taking registration for 2018/2019. For more information or to tour the school, please visit www.popejohnpaul2sch.org or call 610-384-5961. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER You deserve all the best in your marriage. That is what Worldwide Marriage Encounter does for couples. The next couples experience will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown from July 13 15 and October 19 21. For more information or to register, call 610-449-1859 or visit www.wwme-philly.org. 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. All are welcome this Wednesday, June 6 th for the monthly Holy Hour which will begin at 7:30 in the lower chapel of St. Agnes in West Chester. Confession will be available. For more information, visit www.cyacc.org. 3-206
THE HOP Music by Mid-Life Crisis Friday, November 9 Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish Hall 7:00 p.m. Cocktails (BYOB) 8:00 p.m. Dinner (by Jim & Denise Mariano) 8:30 11:00 p.m. Party Time For tickets ($25) call the rectory at 610-384-1415. Reserved seating for tables of 8! 50 s clothing optional prizes will be awarded 4-206
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND PAINTING WITH A TWIST Sunday, September 30 th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Join the fun at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall Cost of the ticket is $40.00 and includes all supplies, wine, water, soda & light appetizers! If you can fingerpaint you will have fun at this social!!! Definitely no art experience necessary. Bring a friend. Call the rectory NOW for tickets at 610-384-1415. Space is limited. 5-206