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 6:00 PM. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Most Saturdays: 7:30 to 12 noon; Last Monday of each month: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM Rosary 6:30 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 CALENDAR NOTES March 29, April 5: Stations of the Cross after 6 PM Mass; April 12: Living Stations March 25: All Day Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament April 9 and 11 Confessions @ 6PM HOLY WEEK SPECIAL NOTE: April 15 Blessed Sacrament Exposition from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. April 15, 16, 17 Mass is at 6:00 PM >> No 7 AM Mass these 3 days. March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Repent and believe in the Gospel OLR Yesterday Today Tomorrow TodAY Remember ME
Monday March 25 Tuesday March 26 Wednesday March 27 Thursday March 28 Friday March 29 Saturday March 30 Sunday March 31 This Week at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Readings: Is 7:10-14;8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 7:00 a.m. Mass Maye Zaleski by Chuck & Eileen Coxson 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 p.m. Rosary in church 6:30 p.m. St. Jude Novena & Benediction Readings: Dn 3:25,34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab,6-7bc,8-9; Mt 18:21-35 7:00 a.m. Mass Mary DeFrank White by daughter Dr. Dolores Kelly James Trolio, Sr. by wife Pat & Sons 7:00 8:30 p.m. Grieving Ministry in hall classroom Readings: Dt 4:1,5-9; Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Mt 5:17-19 6:00 p.m. Mass Ted Corbo by Joan Givens & Family Deceased members of the Milanese Family by Arlene Sasso 7:00 8:30 p.m. Adult Choir practice in church Readings: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2,6-9; Lk 11:14-23 7:00 a.m. Mass Maye Zaleski by Judy Borak 6:30 7:15 p.m. Grace Notes practice in church Readings: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b,14,17; Mk 12:28-34 7:00 a.m. Mass Eileen Heinzman by Paul Chenger & Family 6:00 p.m. Mass Fred Travaglini by Joe & Eileen Devine Lector: Tom Leicht Altar Servers: Sean Griffin & Ben Staub 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Readings: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4,18-21b; Lk 18:9-14 7:00 a.m. Mass For Living & Deceased Parish Benefactors 7:30 12:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:00 4:45 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. Mass Louis, Frances & Henry Shade by Louis & Betty Filippone Deceased members of the Whiteman Family by Don & Robin Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fred Kerr, Kevin Saska & Lynne Saska Lector: Terri Pappas Altar Servers: Aidan McFarland & Ainsley McFarland Readings: Jos 5:9a,10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3,11-32 8:30 a.m. Mass Sabatino & Rose Della Rova by daughter Anna Clauser William J. Lyons (10 th anniversary) by wife Angela Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Kathy Esposito & Martin Louie Lector: Eileen Coxson Altar Servers: Anthony Watson & Bevan Watson 10:45 a.m. Mass Joe Spagnuola by Frances Previte Deacon Richard Stoughton by Family Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon John DuBois, Ida Labiak & Joanne Reagan Lector: Lena McKim Altar Servers: Sean Griffin & Tyler Hershey Music Ministry: Adult Choir 11:45 a.m. Teen Life & Jr. CYO meeting in hall 1-206
PARISH NEWS LENT As our families gather during the season of Lent, we keep in mind that the reason for our Lenten sacrifices is to learn to place our hope in the God of mercy and forgiveness and to reject the gods of power and possessions with which the world tempts us. We then journey more deeply into that conversion of heart which makes us more like Jesus. Mass will be celebrated during Lent daily at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Stations of the Cross will be held after the 6:00 p.m. Mass on Fridays. A TIME TO CLEANSE OUR HEARTS In this time of Lent we are preparing for the celebration of Easter, when we will renew the promises of our baptism. Let us walk in the world as Jesus did, and let us make our whole existence a sign of our love for others, especially the weakest and poorest. Let us build for God a temple of our lives and make it approachable for those who we find along our journey. If we are witnesses of the living Christ, so many people will encounter Jesus in us, in our witness. But does the Lord feel at home in my life? Do we allow him to cleanse our hearts and to drive out the idols, those attitudes of cupidity, jealousy, worldliness, envy, hatred, those habits of gossiping and tearing down others? Do we allow him to cleanse all behaviors that are against God, against our neighbor, and against ourselves? Jesus cleanses with tenderness, mercy and love. Mercy is His way of cleansing. Let us, each of us, allow the Lord to enter with his mercy to cleanse our hearts. Pope Francis EASTER DECORATING Your help will be needed after the 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 19 th. Everyone is invited to express your talent to the Lord. Be a part of something good! Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all it is a time of grace. Pope Francis EASTER EGG HUNT The Teen Life and Jr. CYO groups will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, April 14 th immediately following the 10:45 a.m. Mass. All children age 12 years old and younger are welcome to join in the fun. Please meet in the hall. EASTER FLOWERS If you wish to donate flowers for our Easter Sunday decorations, please call the rectory. If possible, a donation of $20 would be appreciated. LIVING STATIONS The Living Stations presented by the Teen Life and Jr. CYO groups will be held on Friday, April 12 th at 6:45 p.m. Mark your calendars now you don t want to miss this great production! DEVOTIONS The next Monday Rosary will be held tomorrow, Monday, March 25 th at 6:00 p.m. to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. 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 tomorrow Monday, March 25 th. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed after the 7:30 a.m. Mass and will remain exposed for adoration until 6:30 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed in common at 6:00 p.m. followed by the St. Jude Novena and Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Come and spend some time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! ROSARY CAFE Rosary Café will be serving coffee, tea and conversation on Sunday, April 7 th from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the parish hall. All are invited to take advantage of this great opportunity to mingle, chat and enjoy a cup before heading home. SODALITY Sodality membership dues for this year are now payable. Dues are $5 per year. Please send your payment to Dorothy Ruscio or drop in the Sunday collection basket. 2-206
TEEN LIFE The Teen Life & Jr. CYO groups will meet today, Sunday, March 24 th from 11:45 to 1:15 p.m. to prepare for the Living Stations Production and a service project. There will be no meeting next Sunday, March 31 st for Teen Life & Jr. CYO. There will be a Living Stations practice on Sunday, April 7 th from 11:45 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. BAKERS OF OLR The Sodality is asking for baked good donations from all parishioners for the upcoming Bake Sale. Please drop off your donations at the hall kitchen on Saturday, April 13 th (morning or afternoon). Due to allergy concerns, please label your item with the content of ingredients. Thank you for your continued support of the Sodality. YOUR SERVICE OF SUPPORT Sunday Collection, March 17, 2019 Envelopes Offered: 283 Donations: $9,167.00 We thank all our parishioners for their generosity and commitment to OLR. You are truly a blessing! BAKE SALE The Sodality will be hosting a Bake Sale on the weekend of April 13/14. Please stop in the parish hall and pick up a delicious goodie! LOTTERY CALENDAR 03/12/19 942 Wish it were you! 03/13/19 455 Missed a biggie! 03/14/19 472 House wins! Thank you! 03/15/19 890 Number still available! 03/16/19 166 So Sorry! 03/17/18 676 No luck of the Irish today! 03/18/18 028 Could have had it! GET IN ON THE LOTTERY FUN 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 or on page five of this bulletin. Those who have already ordered their calendars can pick them up in Mary s Chapel after Mass. PRAY FOR THE DEAD Eternal rest grant unto Sara Elizabeth Leusky, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon her. PRAY FOR THE SICK Steve Andrien, Frank Balisteri, Dolly Carnuccio, Nina Cordaro, Rick Dietz, Brian Dray, Heather Fuller, Hope Giamboy, Pete Gracia, Evelyn Graham, Judy Groff, Shelly Guiseppe, Christopher Hagee, Kathy Hawk, Liam Hawk, Jr., Joanne Hill, Skip Hill, Raymond Holter, Mya Hostutler, Richard Humphreys, George Iffrig, Cindy Kerr, Ave Lamb, Chloe Lamb, Nathan Lamb, Frank LaPolla, Dale Lauer, Julia Lavin, Pastor Susan Lynch, Mary Lou Mancuso, Jeff McCoy, James Porreca, Janet Rambo, Mary Riley, Carlos Sanz, Roseanna Terriman, Hedy Tranchitella, Fred Weller, Frank Yannetti and Lucas Yost. GOLF OUTING PJPII will host its 8 th annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 15 th at Ron Jaworski s Downingtown Country Club. Contact Michele Carpenter at 610-389-4800 to register. FYI Rev. John Ferrence 610-733-1891 610-519-7500 St. Thomas Monastery 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085-1687 GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE Where ever you are on your journey of grief, you don t have to travel alone. A six-week program, led by OLR Bereavement Ministry Team, aims to help participants feel a renewed sense of hope and healing in God s loving guidance. The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the church hall. For more information, contact Sandra Hould at 610-384-2112 or Jhould@ccil.org. 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, 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; Erin Elizabeth Pupko, 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. 3-206
SAVE THE DATE The Sodality will be hosting Mary s Tea on Sunday, April 28 th at noon in the parish hall. It is a day for all women to honor our Blessed Mother. Tea sandwiches, salad, desserts and of course, tea will be served amid prayer and music. We are encouraging participants to wear spring or summer hats as well as bringing your own tea cup. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for girls under the age of twelve. Forms can be found on the entrance tables at church beginning next Sunday, March 17 th. Please bring the form with you when purchasing tickets. Tickets will be sold next Sunday, March 31 st in the church hall. If you are unable to purchase your ticket in person, please mail your completed form to Debbie Gottshall with the appropriate amount. Checks should be made out to Congrega. All women are welcome. 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 Wednesday, May 1 st 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. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Paperwork for First Holy Communion is due. Please return it to the rectory, the PREP directors or drop in Sunday s collection basket. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be held on Saturday, May 4 th at 10:00 a.m. 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, March 27 th at 7:15 p.m. at Ss Peter and Paul Church. All are welcome to join in an exciting talk on The Origin of Scripture: Who wrote the bible and why should we trust it? For more information, check CYACC out on Facebook or email cyacc1@gmail.com. LOOKING AHEAD The May Procession will be held on Sunday, May 5 th after the 10:45 a.m. Mass. Mother s Day Coffee and Doughnuts will be held after all the Masses on Sunday, May 12 th in the parish hall. Father s Day Coffee and Doughnuts will be held after all the Masses on Sunday, June 16 th in the parish hall. GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE The American Red Cross will be establishing a donation site right here at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. To become a site, we need 45 individuals to pledge to donate blood in the month of May. For more information, contact Diane at 610-662-8325 or donatebloodolor@gmail.com. OPEN HOUSE Bishop Shanahan High School invites all for a tour of the school, an academic presentation, classroom demonstrations, and to visit with department chairs, teachers and coaches on Thursday, April 4 th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact cdale@shanahan.org or call 610-343-6206. 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. For information, contact Rich Coster at 610-383-9130. COMMUNITY EGG HUNT Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School invites all to their first annual Young Saints Community Egg Hunt and Activity Day on Saturday, April 6 th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. This is most appropriate for children ages five and under. Admission is free. The event will include arts and crafts, an egg hunt (please bring a basket) and refreshments. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Check-in for the event will be located in the school s multi-purpose room (behind the school). To RSVP, please register online at popejohnpaul2sch.org/young-saints-communityegg-hunt-activity-day by March 22 nd. Lent is about becoming, doing and changing whatever it is that is blocking the fullness of life in us right now!
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