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February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent

Our Lady of Peace

What was your last experience of awe? What stopped you and caught your attention? Why did this event have such power over you?

Life is full of surprises. Around every corner, in every part of life, experiences of wonder await us. We only need to open ourselves for the possibility of the different, the unexpected. But the rote and routine of life dull our sense of awe. We become too familiar, take people for granted, make too many assumptions.

The disciples lived with Jesus throughout his ministry in Galilee. Even the closest of Jesus' friends walked with him as he made his way to Jerusalem blinded by their daily routines. They thought they knew Jesus. They thought they knew what to expect. Were they in for a shock!

The Transfiguration

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA

Our Mission Statement: Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic Community of Faith called to proclaim the

greatness of the Lord through Worship, Service, Education and Ministry.

Church Cleaners for the Week of February 25

Team 6: Barb S., Margie P., Mary E.

Thank you to all those who are willing to help with this important ministry of keeping our church clean and beautiful.

Those interested in joining this ministry please call the Church Office.

Sunday’s Readings: First Reading - The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith (Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18). Psalm - I walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading - God did not spare his own Son (Romans 8:31b-34). Gospel - This is my beloved Son (Mark 9:2-10). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

THE OBEDIENCE OF ABRAHAM AND JESUS God tested Abraham by asking not for an ordinary sacrifice, which would have been a partial burning with the meat divided between God and the people and eaten by those who sacrificed, but for a holocaust, a total burning of the sacrificial animal. This type of sacrifice consecrated the entire offering to God alone. This is what God was asking of Abraham in offering his only son, Isaac. When Abraham demonstrated his obedience, that was enough. This story from today’s scriptures foretells the completion of the blood sacrifices of the old covenant in the new covenant: the blood of God’s own Son, offered to us on the cross and in the Eucharist. Abraham’s obedience foreshadows the obedience of Jesus to God’s promise of salvation. The obedience of Abraham is rewarded in the birth to him, through Isaac, of many nations. The obedience of Jesus is rewarded in the salvation of all people for all time. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Prayer Request Line: Marge Ward 833-8837 Christine Beaver 833-8017

Parish Office Phone 814-833-7701

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Website www.olp.org

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Faith Formation Office 814-838-9983

Office Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Parish Pastoral Team Pastor

Rev. Rich Toohey Parochial Vicar Rev. Kyle Seyler

Priest in Residence Rev. Shane Mathew Permanent Deacons Rev. Mr. John Mang

Rev. Mr. Joseph Yochim, Jr. School Principal

Mrs. Lisa Panighetti Advancement Director

Mrs. Kathy Grisier Music/Liturgy Director

Mr. Brian Kuzmin Faith Formation Director

Mrs. Tammie Mang Youth Minister

Mrs. Kathleen Peterson Office Manager

Mrs. Mary Beth Whitman Office Secretary

Mrs. Cynthia Berarducci Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Michael Przepierski

Pastoral Council President Mr. Greg Bosner

Finance Council Chairman Mr. Paul Vojtek

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 11:00AM Mass & 12:30PM respectively. A mandatory preparation class for parents is available: 2018: March 12, May 21. Call the Parish office to register. Sacrament of Matrimony An appointment with a parish priest six months prior to the wedding date. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 - 4:45PM or by appt. New Parishioners Welcome! Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or register online. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Anyone seeking information on becoming Catholic or completing one’s initiation into the Catholic faith should call the Parish Office.

First Friday Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday, March 2nd, from 7:30AM to 3:00PM, in Mary’s Chapel. Our Lord Jesus welcomes you to spend time with Him, meditating on the final events of His earthly life.

Please sign up, in the vestibule, for 1/2 hour shifts.

OLP Seniors Group The OLP Seniors Group

will next meet on April 5, 2018.

Due to the flu season we will not meet in March.

For more information please call Nancy, 833-6294,

until our new President, Mary Esser, takes over. See you in the Spring!

MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 7:00AM Jim Wingenbach - Dick & Joyce Wingenbach 12:10PM Marilyn Ferraro - Jay, Corey & Julie Ferraro TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 7:00AM Michael Boorum - Michael Martin Family 12:10PM Tom Klie - Patrick Barrett 1:00PM Mass at Parkside - Vinnie Smith - Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 7:00AM Michael Brandt - Tom & Jane Sargent 12:10PM Andy Feick - Jean Yurkovic THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 7:00AM Shirley Wilczewski - Marty & Jo Ann Kaminski 9:00AM School Mass - Roman & Helena Bieniek - Family 12:10PM Nellie Iannello DiPlacido - Jim & Dolly FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 7:00AM Phyllis Murano - Ann & Robert Rutkowski 12:10PM Robert Urraro - Wife & Daughter 6:00PM Confessions 7:00PM Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018 8:00AM Robert Menc - Karen Hein 5:00PM Mary Hoffman - Ed & Rina SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent 7:30AM Bill Meterko - Maxine Reinsel 9:00AM James Coates - Dan & Nancy Meyner 11:00AM Elaine Watters - Kathy & Matt Williams 4:30PM Parishioners

Readings for the Week of February 25th Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 25, 2018

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED - Please pray for Alfred Barbato; and for Joan Blakely. May their families find hope and consolation through their faith in the resurrected Lord.

SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Roman & Helena Bieniek - Family.

CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Dorson Hamilton - Friends.

When at Mass offer the Mass for Vocations by praying the prayer below...

Serra Prayer for Vocations O God, who wills not the death of a sinner * but rather that he be converted and live * grant we beseech you * through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin * Saint Joseph, her spouse * St. Junipero Serra * and all the saints * an increase of laborers for your Church * fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls * through the same Jesus Christ * Your Son * Who lives and reigns with You * In the unity of the Holy Spirit * God forever * and ever. Amen.

Members of the 31 Club agree to go to daily Mass on a particular day every month and offer that Mass for an increase of vocations to the Church. There is a great need for vocations in the Church today. One of the best ways to increase vocations is through prayer, and the greatest prayer we have is the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Upcoming Mass commitments: Feb. 25: Christine O., Lori B. Feb. 26: Cynthia B., Dave W., Joe S., Deb T., Corky Y. Feb. 27: Ann R. Feb. 28: Ann F., Michael M., Betty S. Mar. 1: Maxine R., Mark S., Evelyn V., Pat B. Mar. 2: Kathy W., Deacon Dennis K. Mar. 3: Sister Peggy, Linda D., Wilma M., Virginia S. If you would like to join the OLP 31 Club, please call Dave or Kathy Wayman at 454-8974. There are no dues and no meetings, only opportunities for grace and the satisfaction that comes from helping to fulfill a great need in the Church.

OLP 31 Club Praying for vocations every day of the year!

BANN II Dan & Andrea Mumford (Marriage Convalidation)

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA

From the Pastor’s Desk… To my Spiritual Family of Our Lady of Peace- “Silence is the language of God.” That is one of my favorite quotes from Thomas Merton who was a Cistercian monk, a contemplative, a prolific writer and one of the most well-known American Catholics of the mid 1900s. I went to the Monastery in Gethsemane, KY where Merton lived for my annual priest retreat two years ago and grew in my appreciation of silence as a great place to encounter God. It is for this reason that the church invites us to more silence during Lent. By being still and silent, in a sense we give God a chance to “catch up to us.” In silence we learn the value of listening rather than speaking. In silence we become more aware of every step that we are taking in life and whether those steps are taking us closer or farther away from God. In silence we slow down and remove the “noise” of life and try to still the other voices that are constantly speaking to us or at us in our culture. In silence we grow in wisdom that allows us to see things as God sees them, and not as the world does. In silence we more effectively hear the voice of the living God, not only in words but in His loving presence and being. In response to this Lenten invitation to more silence, the liturgy committee at Our Lady of Peace has decided during Lent to emphasize the liturgical moments of silence already included in the Mass but not always observed. These moments include: a.) the invitation to examine our conscience during the Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass (“Let us acknowledge our sins and so prepare our hearts to celebrate these Sacred Mysteries”); b.) at the start of certain prayers when the priest says, "Let us pray" (so we can all speak to God in our own words before the priest “collects” them all into one); c.) after each of the Scripture readings (to “digest” the Word of God); d.) after the homily (to allow the priest’s words to sink in); and e.) after all have received Communion (to receive God’s loving embrace, to thank God and love Him back). The ultimate goal of all of these moments of silence during Mass is to allow God to make a more lasting impression on us during Mass. The hope is that we do not just have a superficial encounter with God at Mass that is lost as soon as we leave the doors of the church but that we allow God’s grace and presence to penetrate our very being at a depth that changes us and stays with us. This might feel like too ambitious of a goal, but that’s what our church and our God desires for us. So let’s embrace these silent moments at Mass… or more importantly let God embrace us more fully through them.

May God bless our Lenten silence and our week ahead!

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Rich

Our Lady of Peace…. pray for us! St. Joseph, universal patron of the church…. pray for us! St. Patrick, patron of the Diocese of Erie…. pray for us! Other notes from the pastor… **Recent Diocesan News About a week and a half ago Bishop Persico announced that he was suspending two priests in the Diocese of Erie from active duty due to accusations of

inappropriate behavior. Neither priest has recently served in the city of Erie so it is a bit removed from OLP but it is still very difficult news for all of us to hear as a Diocesan Church, particularly for us priests. To add to that, one of the two priests is a classmate of Fr. Kyle. So please pray for everyone involved- the alleged victims, the parishes and schools where they served, the suspended priests, Bishop Persico, and the Diocese of Erie and it’s priests. May God’s grace, mercy and love bring forgiveness, healing and perseverance to all. **Men’s and Women’s Conferences Hopefully you have seen and heard that we are blessed to be hosting the Diocesan Men’s (March 3rd) and Women’s (April 21st) Conferences here at Our Lady of Peace. Between our hosting and the fact that we are one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Erie, I hope that we would have the largest representation as a parish at both conferences. For the men, it is a great Lenten opportunity to set aside time for God and for the women it is a great way to celebrate the joy of Easter. Men and Women are different and have different spiritualties and this is a great chance to be uniquely challenged as men and women of God and to come together to support each other in that way. I cannot encourage enough ALL the men and women of our parish to be a part of these days of grace! **The Bible and the Sacraments As our Bible Study of the Gospel of St. Mark comes to a conclusion, I want to encourage you to participate in our next adult formation Lenten Series called “The Bible and the Sacraments.” It will take place on the Tuesdays of Lent starting on February 20th from 7-9pm in the main church. It will include video presentations and does not require registration. You are welcome to come for one or all of the presentations. There will be fellowship after all the sessions. See elsewhere in the bulletin for more details and please consider incorporating this adult formation opportunity in your Lenten plan. **Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) 2018 Commitment Sunday To summarize our CSA 2018- our parish goal is $220,000 with $172, 559 designated for our diocesan

assessment and the remainder going to our parish projects- which include renovation of the church restrooms, repainting and re-carpeting the parish office hallway and offices and the replacement of the outdoor mushroom lights around the church. Ideally you are asked to bring your

pledge envelope to Mass and include it in the offertory (to symbolically reinforce that this is part of your offering to God at Mass). Remember that if you are not able to make a financial pledge, that your spiritual pledge of prayer and fasting are just as important and it let’s me know that you are committed to our mission so please still hand in a

pledge envelope. Envelopes are also available at Mass if you do not bring yours. If you are not prepared to make your pledge this weekend, then you are welcome to include it in the offertory at

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 25, 2018

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

NO RELIGIOUS CLASSES February 18, 2018

Elementary (Grades K-5) - Religious Ed classes meet this Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 10:30 to 12:15. Dismissal is from the cafeteria. The Grade 5 Retreat is this Sunday, February 25, 2018 starting at 10:30 in the school. All families are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross with us at 12:30 in the church. Any Secondary students attending Stations of the Cross will get 1 hour of prayer for Salt and Light. Dismissal is from the church after Stations. (approximately 1:00PM)

Secondary (Grades 6-10) - Religious Ed classes next meet Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the school.

Confirmation (Grade 11) - Formation classes meet this on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 6-8PM in the school. All Confirmation forms should have been turned in. If you have outstanding forms please give them to your facilitator at your next class.

All forms can be found on our website under the Faith Formation tab at www.olp.org

For more info please contact Tammie Mang, Faith Formation Director, at 838-9983 or Tammie.mang@olp.org

Mass over the next month or mail it to or drop it off at the office. One way or the other, make sure you get it to us and it would be great if we all could make our pledge by the end of February to see where we stand with our goal. Thank you for your support! **Lent Opportunities/Plan It is not too late to make a plan for your Lenten commitments in the areas of prayer, fasting and almsgiving (giving to the poor). Here are some opportunities at OLP to consider to intensify your spiritual commitment during Lent: DAILY MASS (it has been a powerful Catholic tradition to commit to this pray more regularly during Lent); Daily Rosary is said at 11:35am in the main church from Monday through Friday; Stations of the Cross at 7pm on all Fridays during Lent; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, March 2nd from 7:30am-3pm and Holy Hours on Sundays, February 25th and March 11th from 7-8pm; “24 Hours for the Lord” at St. Peter Cathedral on March 9th and 10th from 5pm-5pm with Adoration and Confessions available; Operation Rice Bowl (given to all children in the parish) to support Catholic Relief Services; the Bible and the Sacraments Sessions on Tuesdays in Lent from 7-9pm (see elsewhere for full schedule); our local Lenten Penance Services- Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm; St. Jude, Thursday, March 15th at 7pm; OLP, Sunday, March 18th at 6pm; and St. George, Sunday, March 25th at 7pm and extra times for confession after all Sunday morning Masses.

Join us for a Lenten Study Tuesday Evenings during Lent

7:00PM in the Church February 27; March 6, 13, 20

The Bible and the Sacraments

Discover the Old Testament roots of the Sacraments instituted by Christ.

Grow in knowledge of the Sacraments central to the Catholic faith.

Learn how the seven Sacraments have the power to transform our lives and shape us for eternity.

Each week there will be a video presentation followed by a discussion/Q&A Session.

We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Sunday, February 25: This week we pray for Cesia and all young people in Nicaragua. Read her story (www.crsricebowl.org). Access to dignified work at a fair wage allows people to remain with their families and build up their communities.

The Knights of Columbus Council of Our Lady of Peace will hold their monthly

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 4, 2018 OLP Cafeteria from 8:00 to 11:00AM

Menu: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns/Sausage/Juice/Coffee/Tea Adults $7 Children $3 5 & Under Free

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Youth & Family Ministry News This Week, February 25 to March 3 2/25/18, Sunday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm: Youth & Vocation Holy Hour — In the Church, all are encouraged

to come and pray for our young people and an increase in vocations. 3/1/18, Thursday, 10:30am to 12:00pm: Women in the Word - Gathering for women of any age for prayer

and fellowship. We use the weekly Prayer Journals from www.formed.org which are provided for you. No cost! Meet in the OLP Social Room; babies and children welcome!

3/1/18, Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm: EPIC Middle School Ministry OLP Church Social Room—enter through the front by the church office. ALL youth in grades 5-8 are welcome regardless of church affiliation!

3/1/18, Thursday, 7:00pm to 8:30pm: NuDGe412 — The new High School ministry! We’re going deeper into topics that are relevant to teens & we don’t shy away from difficult subjects. We will begin with Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel then move to the Social Room.

Next Week, March 4 to March 10 3/8/18, Thursday, 10:30am to 12:00pm: Women in the Word — Gathering for women of any age for

prayer and fellowship. We use the weekly Prayer Journals from www.formed.org which are provided for you. No cost! Meet in the OLP Social Room; babies and children welcome!

3/8/18, Thursday, 7:00pm to 8:30pm: NuDGe412 — The new High School ministry! We’re going deeper into topics that are relevant to teens & we don’t shy away from difficult subjects. We will begin with Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel then move to the Social Room.

3/10/18, Saturday, 10am to 12:30pm: EPIC Get Air / Get Prayer! — Students in grades 5-8 get together at Get Air Erie for a morning of flipping, flying, and fellowship. Begin at Get Air Erie for an hour of jumping then walk across the street to Mount Carmel for pizza & a chat about prayer. Pick up at 12:30 from Mount Carmel. Cost is $14 if you have the Get Air jump socks, $17 if you need them. We’ll cover the cost of the pizza/drinks. ALL participants must register with Kathleen Peterson at OLP. You can get the information online at www.olp.org/parich/youth-ministries. Parents must complete both the OLP form and the Get Air online release form. Contact Kathleen for more details or questions, 814-833-7701, ext. 234, kathleen.peterson@olp.org. This event is sponsored by ECYF, Erie Catholic Youth Fellowship of which OLP parish is an active member. www.Eriecyf.org

SAVE the DATES: April 7 — Franciscan University Festival of Praise—All welcome. June 24-29 — Frenchville Mission Trip — Open to fall HS juniors and seniors who will be at least 16y/o. July 20-22 — Steubenville HS Summer Youth Conference — Open to fall HS freshmen through those who were seniors in the fall of 2018. Contact Kathleen Peterson for registration information on any of the above, kathleen.peterson@olp.org.

A Family Perspective The apostles thought they knew Jesus, but when

he changed in front of them at the Transfiguration, they were “afraid.” In families, we cannot freeze

relationships because change and growth are inevitable. Children grow up, parents grow old

and spouses change. Transfigurations are all around us and within us. Relationships can only grow when

we embrace the new and let go of the old.

A Stewardship of Sharing Week of February 4, 2018

Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Weekly Envelope ........................................ $ 13,670 Loose ........................................................... $ 1,066 Other Income……………………………..$. 116 Total Weekly Income ................................. $ 14,852

2018 CSA February 2018 to January 2019 Goal .......................................................... $ 220,000 Pledge Payments Received to Date ............ $ 46,226

2232 Men and 1:38 Women’s Conferences both held here at OLP...

Register online, at each website respectively, or forms are available in the church office.

The Women Gather at the Well

Events in the near future we had such a great time with a “Traditional Cookie Bake Sale” and raised much more than we thought we would thanks to “ALL OF YOU.”

At our next meeting (February 26th at 6:30PM) we will be discussing how to prepare for a Novena for St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Table, Adoration and The Weekend Rosary. We will also be having our Special Cookies for Sale again. Bring your ideas to ponder! Ladies, come help us as an OLP community in tribute to our family provider and protector, “St. Joseph.” Look forward to seeing you and new members are welcome to join us! May St. Joseph bless us all Our Lady of Peace...pray for us JMJ intercede for us Gloria Marinelli; Women Gather at the Well

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Last SeminarWhen: 1st Monday

Every Month at 5pmWhere: Edward Jones

Investments2701 Evanston Ave., Erie, PA

RSVP: 814.838.3031Dinner Provided

Presenter: Zac WildFinancial Advisor

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) 2018

Welcome to Our Lady of Peace! Lord of all, we offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the new Catholics who are entering our church this year. Help us to join in their enthusiasm and in their quest for the fullness of your love and life within the church. Amen.

Full Communion of the Catholic Church (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation)

Nyssa Carr Pam Lauer Justin Miles

Profession of Faith (Baptized in another faith) will receive First Eucharist, Confirmation

Jerry Lee, III Becca Lupo Mindi Wierzchowski

Cathie Cook Beth Herbst