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PARISH EVENTS and LITURGIES

Saturday, December 15 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10 am to 1 pm) 3:00 pm Rosary Makers, Rm 9 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7pm) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm Mass - William & Martha Vaughan 6:30 pm Parish Dance Ticket Sales, Commons 6:30 pm K of C Kroger Cards, Commons Sunday, December 16 9:00 am Mass - OLPH Parishioners and William Vaughan and Maria deGuzman Mungeal 9:00 am Pre/ K, Rms 1 & 2 10:00 am Parish Dance Ticket Sales, Commons 10:00 am K of C Kroger Cards, Commons 10:00 am YM Acts, Rm 7 10:00 am RCIA, Rm 8/10 10:15 am CF Grades 1-5, FLC 11:30 am Mass - Dorothy Flynn 12:30 pm Angel Tree Wrapping, SH 7:00 pm An Evening of Lessons & Carols, Worship/SH Monday, December 17 7:35 am Men’s Prayer Group, Choir Rm 6:15 pm The Incarnation: Expectant Waiting, SH 6:30 pm Girl Scouts, Rms 1, 2, 3 & 4 6:30 pm Knights of Columbus, Chapel 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus, Rm 8/10 Tuesday, December 18 8:00 am Mass - Bridget E. Keeney Wednesday, December 19 7:00 am Coffee with Jesus, Famous Anthony’s 8:00 am Mass - Bridget E. Keeney 12:00 pm Valleywide Reconciliation Service, St. Gerard’s 1:00 pm Olive Branch Open (1 pm to 4 pm) 3:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7 pm) 6:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 7:15 pm Pastoral Council, Rm 8/10 Thursday, December 20 8:00 am Mass - Bridget E. Keeney 10:30 am Bible Study, Rm 4 7:00 pm Adult Choir, Worship Friday, December 21 Saturday, December 22 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10 am to 1 pm) 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7pm) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm Mass - Special Intention of Nathan & Christine Johnson 6:30 pm Parish Dance Ticket Sales, Commons Sunday, December 23 10:00 am Mass - OLPH Parishioners Millie Swanwick Ray & Effie Meegan 11:00 am Parish Dance Ticket Sales, Commons 11:00 am Jr. Choir, Worship

Readings for the Week December 16 – December 23, 2007

Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11 Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24

DAILY MASS There will be Mass at 8:00 am on Tuesday, December 18, Wednesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 20 in the chapel. IS GOD CALLING YOU? Do you feel drawn to the Catholic Church? If you would like to inquire about the Catholic faith, please call Diane Drahos at the parish office, 387-0491.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

CLASS SCHEDULE There will be no Youth Ministry classes, grades 6-11, on Sunday, December 16 due to An Evening of Lessons and Carols. Also there will be no classes, preschool thru grade 11, on December 23 and 30. All classes will resume on Sunday, January 6.

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday December 22 5:30 pm Sunday December 23 10:00 am Christmas Eve Monday December 24 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm Christmas Day Tuesday December 25 10:00 am Saturday December 29 5:30 pm Sunday December 30 10:00 am New Year’s Eve Monday December 31 7:30 pm New Year’s Day Tuesday January 1 No Mass

ADORATION There will be no Adoration on Wednesday, December 26. Adoration will resume on Wednesday, January 2. PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The parish offices will be closed from December 24 through January 1. We will reopen on January 2.

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CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Infant Baptism – During Mass on a designated weekend each month. Please contact Deacon Eric Surat, 387-0491, Ext. 320, for information regarding baptismal preparation. For information regarding the adult process (RCIA), please call the parish office.

NEWCOMERS: Welcome to our community! Please call Judy Derr or Vicki Hubbard in the office to register, 387-0491.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Please contact the Pastor, 387-0491, at least six months prior to the intended date.

ORDAINED MINISTRY & RELIGIOUS LIFE: For information about the life and ministry of priests, deacons, seminarians, and communities of men & women in religious life, contact the pastor or visit the web page of our Vocations Office: www.richmonddiocese.org/vocations.

HOSPITAL VISITS: If you are homebound or in the hospital, please call the parish office, 387-0491. When you are admitted to the hospital, please list yourself as Catholic and state that you want your church informed of your stay. Due to HIPPA regulations, this is the only way the hospital can release information to the church.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS-PASTORAL CARE:

Lewis Gale – Melissa Yates Salem Health – Joe & Debbie Brogan Richfield – Martha Dishner

THE INCARNATION “Expectant Waiting with Mary” Join Deacon Eric for the final night in this 3-part Advent series, Monday, December 17 from 6:15-8:00 pm. The evening begins with a simple bowl of soup and bread at 6:15 pm, followed by a presentation and discussion on the Incarnation. Please sign-up by the water fountain if you plan to attend. You must sign-up if you plan to arrive in time for soup. Thank you and see you there. ANGEL TREE Please return all Angel Tree gifts to the commons by today! If you haven’t taken an Angel off our tree, please do so. These gifts will brighten the lives of those less fortunate. Buy an age appropriate gift and put it along with the angel under the tree today. Your generosity makes all the difference. Thank you.

ANGEL TREE WRAPPING This Sunday, December 16, we’re going to wrap gifts from 12:30 pm until we are finished. Please bring a pair of scissors and come and help for an hour or two. We will meet in the Social Hall. Call Debbi Cornett, 427-1978, or just show up. Thank you. TICKETS ON SALE! Don't forget to purchase your tickets for our Winter Wonderland New Year’s Eve Party ASAP. Choose the seating of your choice and enjoy the sounds of GT Swing. Tickets will be available in the commons this weekend and next...no tickets at the door. Adults..$10; Children (4-11)..$3; Children under 4...FREE. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. BYOB. Hope to see you there!

DECK THE WALLS and aisles and altar of OLPH for Christmas! Monday, December 24 at 9:30 am, we will pack up the Advent purple and make our church festive for the celebration of God’s greatest gift. Come and be a part of it! VIRTUS TRAINING “Protecting God’s Children for Adults” will be offered at the following area locations on the dates noted:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem Sunday, January 6 1-4 pm Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke Saturday, January 12 10 am-1 pm

While VIRTUS training is mandated for all adult volunteers that have contact with children or youth, our goal is to educate as many people as possible about preventing, recognizing, and appropriately responding to child abuse. This free training is open to all adults who are 18 years of age or older. To register or check additional dates for training sessions, go to www.virtusonline.org. Call Barbara in the church office for more information. RECONCILIATION SERVICE There will be a valley-wide Reconciliation Service on Wednesday, December 19 at 12 noon at St. Gerard’s.

AN EVENING OF LESSONS AND CAROLS will be held Sunday, December 16 at 7:00 pm. Take time out from the Christmas rush to remember why we celebrate. Please bring a plate of goodies to share afterwards!

HELPING THE HOMELESS Our next week for hosting Interfaith Hospitality Network is scheduled for January 13-20. However, to make this happen we need someone with a warm heart to coordinate this vital ministry. We host IHN guests approximately 4-5 times during the year, and we need new coordinators for the IHN Ministry within OLPH. Tara O’Rourke, our IHN Coordinator for the past four years, has stepped down, and we need one or more parishioners willing to step in to keep our doors open. If you are willing to become more involved in helping those less fortunate get back on their feet, please contact the office at 387-0491 or [email protected] or you can contact Tara O’Rourke at 389-8316 or email [email protected] for more information. Please prayerfully consider this ministry.

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OUTSIDE THE PARISH

EXCITING NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Boston College has joined the group of quality institutions that offer online learning opportunities. Please consider the following courses, the first of which is free and the others are $75 per individual.

Free!! The Birth of Jesus: Two Gospel Accounts is a free mini-course available 24/7 at www.bc.edu/birthofjesus. Log on and learn at your own pace and schedule. Commentaries and narration are by Dr. Philip A. Cunningham, Director of the BC Center for Christian-Jewish Learning. No facilitated discussion in this course. The Creed: What We Believe begins January 22 and features weekly video presentations by Fr. Michael Himes, Professor of Theology. Participants purchase Luke Timothy Johnson’s book The Creed: What Christians Believe and Why It Matters. Go to www.bc.edu/sites/c21online/creed.html. Parents Handing on the Faith features video with Professor Thomas Groome. Participants purchase A Parent’s Guide to Prayer by Kathy Hendricks. Go to http://www.bc.edu/sites/c21online/parents_faith.html.

CHRISTMAS AT MADONNA HOUSE Patricia & Beverly invite you to visit December 25-26 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Enjoy some Christmas snacks and decorations and leave your prayer intentions in the chapel. There will be a Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 8:30 am with Fr. Denis Lemieux of Madonna House. 828 Campbell Ave SW, Phone 343-8464. MARCH FOR LIFE A bus has been reserved for the 36th Annual March for Life to Washington, DC for Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Cost for Adults $30 and Students $15. Reservations and payment must be received by December 30. Scholarships are available. Please make check out to St. Elias Church and mail to Perri Boardwine, 1127 Coaling Rd., Troutville, VA 24175. For more information call Perri at 353-1412, Theresa at 989-7849 or Shirley at 345-3389. This insert page is sponsored by the Salem Knights of Columbus

Council # 10015

Liturgical Ministry Schedule 5:30 pm

Saturday December 22

10:00 am Sunday

December 23

6:30 pm Monday

December 24 Christmas Eve

10:00 pm Monday

December 24 Christmas Eve

10:00 am Tuesday

December 25 Christmas

CLW Sue Thompson-L Joe Kelliher-H

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Mary Kafura Dennis Kafura Dave Pillis Lauri Persin Mary Catherine Bibro Chris Schroeder ?

Bill Thompson Leon Vorst Joe Tucciarone Linda Tucciarone Paul Purcell Pat Purcell Nina Byrd

Roger Boucher Mike McGuire Eric Surat Joe Tucciarone Linda Tucciarone John Wizorek Mary Gubala Mary Catherine Bibro Melissa Yates

Bill Thompson Barbara O'Connell Eric Surat Dennis Kafura Bev Getsi Tammie Brightwell Kathleen Brightwell

Susan McKnew Terri Therrian ?

Lectors Frank Kristoff Tammie Brightwell

Lloyd Abdelnour Mary Catherine Bibro

Cathy Wizorek Max Stephenson

Leah Fame Sue Thompson

Frank Kristoff Mike McKnew

Altar Servers Kati Persin

Marcus Wanner Alexandra Gervais

Clare Macdonald Elena Macdonald

Douglass Beach Marisa McKnew Julie McKnew

Sound Board Peter Chiglinsky Tristan Macdonald Pat Lewis Mike D'Antonio

Bread Bakers Laura D'Antonio

Altar Linens Sharon Nelson

Elizabeth Dean, Janet Deguzman, Eileen Edwards & Diane Ferguson

PARISH STAFF

Clergy

Pastor Rev. Remi Sojka

[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 301

Deacons Rev. Dr. Eric Surat


Rev. Mr. Steve O’Connell [email protected]

772-4860

Ministries

Music & Worship Betsie Pendarvis


Adult Faith Formation Diane Drahos


Youth Ministry Nikki & Dan Lieber


Children’s Faith Formation Barbara Hairfield


Campus Ministry Susan Grettler

[email protected] 375-2301

Administrative Staff

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Elizabeth Zirkle [email protected]

387-0491 Ext. 302

Parish Secretaries Judy Derr & Vicki Hubbard


Custodian Milka Ponjavic

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OUTSIDE THE PARISH

PILGRIMAGE TO CATHOLIC IRELAND Fr. Arthur Bufogle from St. Patrick’s Church, in Hinton, WV, will lead a pilgrimage to Ireland from September 1-11, 2008. The itinerary includes 1 night in Bunratty, 2 nights in Galway, 2 nights in Killarney, 1 night each in Sligo, Donegal, and Armagh, and 3 nights in Dublin. The cost is $2950 per person. The deposit is $450 and final payment is due by June 1, 2008. An early booking discount is available. The package includes air fare from Dulles, Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, daily breakfast and dinners, superior tourist class hotels, air conditioned motor coach and English speaking guide. For more information and brochures, call John Tagnesi toll free at 1-888-544-4461. SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Are you tired of the fast pace of living, the greed, the power and the loose morals in our world? Would you like to make a change to simplify your life, to live a life of compassion, to grow in prayer and develop a deeper relationship with God? You can make this your lifestyle by joining the Secular Franciscans as a laywoman or layman and be a follower of St. Francis of Assisi. Call Mary Catherine Bibro, 389-8909; Tom Fame, 389-3577 or Vicki Hubbard, 389-4092 for more information. ATTENTION SINGLE MEN Are you called to be a monk, brother, or priest? Find out by attending an exciting free Live in Experience. Food and room are also free. Hear the vocations talks and experience the adventure of a life dedicated to the service of God. Locations and dates are: • Mary Mother of the Church in Richmond, VA-January 12-14 and February 9-11, 2008. • Conventual Franciscans of St. Anthony in Baltimore, MD-January 10-13 and February

7-10, 2008. • Dominican Fathers and Brothers in Washington, DC-February 8-10, 2008. • Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Kentucky-January 3-10, 2008. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and information. ATTENTION SINGLE WOMEN Are you called to be a nun or sister? Find out by attending an exciting free Live in Experience. Food and room are also free. Hear vocations talks and experience the adventure of a life dedicated to the service of God. Locations and dates are: • Little Sisters of the Poor in Louisville, Kentucky-January 4-6, 2008. • Little Ones of Jesus Crucified in Conyers, Georgia-January 18-20, 2008. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and information. “Comfort give comfort to my people, says your God” —Isaiah 40:1

Our treasure from last weekend’s collection…$7,427.47

Volunteer Spotlight: Thanks to Kevin Logan for his 'role' in making our Brunch with Santa such a huge success!

OLPH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Operating budget Nov income $ 36,316.00 Nov expenses $ 34,281.75 +$ 2,034.25

Year-to-date income $178,196.85 Year-to-date expenses $181,755.55 - $ 3,558.70

2007-2008 budget $ 458,163

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PROJECT 2000 DEBT ELIMINATION

SunTrust loan $ 102,228 SunTrust loan interest (5%) $ 4,567 Total owed $ 106,795

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