September 2, 2018

22nd Sunday

in Ordinary Time

Roman Catholic Church 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Sept-May) 8:00 AM only (June-August) Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil, and 6:30, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, or by appointment.

Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Please call the parish office to schedule.

Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wed-ding.

Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in Preparation for Surgery during or after Masses.

PASTOR:

Rev. Gerald P. Carey

SENIOR PRIEST:

Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick

IN RESIDENCE:

Rev. Msgr. Richard Malone

PERMANENT DEACON:

Deacon John Rose

Music Ministry:

Rick West

Office Manager/

Parish Secretary:

RoseAnn Westerfer

Business Manager:

Nicole Giacche

Office Phone: 610-688-1178 Website: olastrafford.org

NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM Emergencies

Call the parish office and press 1.

ASSUMPTION ACADEMY

School Principal: Patricia Welsh 610-688-5277

PREP Office

Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick IHM 610-688-6590

OLA CONVENT—IHM SISTERS

Phone: 610-688-7889

Parish Office is closed on Monday, Sept. 3rd.

We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 4th At 8:30 AM.

6:30 AM Daily Mass will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4th.

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Masses for the Week

5:00 PM - James J. & Therese M. Rodgers by Daughter, Rosemary & Richard Ise

Sunday, September 2, 2018 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:00 - Shane Song by John & Anita Catalanotto 8:30 - Nancy D’Antonio by Husband, Pasquale & Family 10:00 - Erin Lively by Chris & Joanne Bouvier 11:30 - Edith Laffredo by Tony & Yolanda Falcone

Monday - September 3, 2018 St. Gregory the Great,

Pope & Doctor of the Church Labor Day

9:00 - For the People of the Parish & All Those Who Labor In His Name

Tuesday - September 4, 2018 6:30 - Sam Loughery by Jack & Anne Rogers 8:00 - Thomas Timpero by Wife, Emma

Wednesday - September 5, 2018 St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious

6:30 - Joseph Nicola by Mom & Dad 8:00 - Joseph Cosentino by Daughter, Gloria Minckler & Family

Thursday - September 6, 2018 6:30 - Lois Campbell by Daughter, Nancy 8:00 - Frances Donato by Michael & Edward Donato

Friday - September 7, 2018 First Friday

6:30 - Hugh Carberry by Jack & Anne Rogers 8:00 - Rose Fragala by Niece, Janice Calvo

Saturday - September 8, 2018 THE NATIVITY OF

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9:00 - Increased Membership in Legion of Mary by OLA Legion of Mary

Sanctuary Lamp is burning

For: Joseph & Jennie DiLucca From: Aug. 31, 2018 to Sept. 6, 2018 By: Their Children

Question of the week!

How can I avoid hypocrisy and embrace the spirit of God’s commands? Am I merely ful-filling my Sunday obligation or am I a “doer of the word,” putting God’s word into action?

OLA Poor Boxes

Outreach is an integral part of the Catholic community & our mission. The money collected from our Poor Boxes located in the Candle Room & in the Vestibule, fuels our Outreach Ministry. Thank you!

Sanctuary Floral Memorial

For: Lois C. Campbell From: Sept. 1, 2018 to Sept. 2, 2018 By: Daughter, Nancy E. Campbell

Baby’s Breath in Wayne In need of formula, baby food, bottles, diapers & wipes. Please drop off in the Giving Room.

OLA Parish Organizations

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction: as of 9/04/2018 Every Tues. at 7 PM in Church Legion of Mary: Every Wed. at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tues. at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every Sat. at 9:30 AM in Church Living Bridges Men’s Spirituality: Every Fri. at 7 AM in Sacred Heart Chapel Lay Carmelites: Mon., Sept. 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM in Upper Room Knights of Columbus: Wed., Sept. 19, 2018 at 7:00PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Walking With Purpose: Wed., Sept. 12, 2018 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM in Assumption Hall. IHM Companions: Tues., Oct. 19, 2018 in Convent at 10AM - 11:30AM and in Upper Room at 7 PM - 8:30 PM.

Prayer Intentions

Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Elsa Marsili, Josephine Sorrentino, Connie DiDario, Logan Schweiter, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Msgr. Jim McDonough, Carole Pullo, Dom Losco, Louise McKeown, Gloria Biondi, Taylor Boileau, Dan, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Joe Monte, Barbara Pupek, Charlotte Krutsick, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, John Becker, Janet Fleming, Holly Weaver, Fred Marcantonio, Agatha & Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Rose Rogers, Daniel Koppa, Marge Morrow, Louise Fehn, Gabe Yervelli, Msgr. Marino, Milena Trosini, Alison Colodonato, Sean Mahoney, Trudy DiNardo, Baby Flynn, Joanne Gill, Yolanda Price, Zaira Silveri, Dottie Cappelli, Ross LoMagro, Russell Demanczyk, Greg Seedor & Dominic Toscani.

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier, Lauren A. Seedor, Maria Frank, Rebecca Robbins & Matt Wilson.

TWENTY-SECONDSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 2, 2018

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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY 2018 News

The teachers and staff are so excited to begin a new school year!

We are all waiting patiently for the children to arrive!

The indoor and outdoor classrooms

have been prepped and are all set up for a year of fun and learning!

WE NEED YOU! This year we would love to partner with some of the talented folks of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For example, The children love to cook & Mrs. Merman could always use a hand. If you have a hobby or a talent that you would like to share with the children, please contact the office & we can arrange special classes. Please come by & visit our school. Come see all of the exciting new indoor & outdoor activities.

The Mommy & Me program is still in need of a leader. If you would like to oversee a small group of mothers & young children, please call 610-688-5277

There is more information about this great school here:

www.assumptionacademy.weebly.com.

As we begin the 2018-2019 School Year, the school community asks for your continued prayers as we will surely be praying for the intensions of the OLA community.

OLA Fall Day of Service Parish volunteers are needed for the Villanova Volunteers Day of Service scheduled for Sat., Sept. 15, 2018 starting at 9:30 AM. Parishioner volunteers will work together with the Villanova students to clean the church, school and parish grounds. No heavy work is involved. No need to pre-register, just come to the church parking lot that morning. Lite Lunch and cold drinks will be provided. Rain or shine…as we work inside the Church, School and Assumption Hall.

PREP

All Parents & PREP Students are invited to our Opening Prayer Celebration on Mon., Sept. 10th at 4:30 PM in OLA Church. Each PREP student will receive a bottle of HOLY WATER to be blessed during the Prayer Service. Our Pastor, Rev. Gerald P. Carey will be the Celebrant.

For the parents who have chosen FAMILY CATECHESIS, there will be an informational meeting on Wed., Sept. 5th at 7 PM in the Upper Room and for Parent/Child on Sun., Sept. 9 from 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM.

Our 1st BREAKFAST FAITH DISCUSSION for our youth in Grades 7, 8 & High School will be on Sun., Sept. 23rd from 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM. Come enjoy and discuss our first ALPHA YOUTH VIDEO!

For info regarding the above, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM at 610-688-6590 or kfitzpatrick@olastrafford.org

IHM Companions in Prayer

When? The 2nd Tuesday of the month (October to May) either from 10 AM to 11:30 AM OR from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. The FIRST Gathering is on Tues. Oct. 9 at 10 AM in the OLA Convent OR at 7 PM in the Upper Room.

Our focus this year is on: Divine Mercy: Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat by Rev. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC

A time for Refreshments and Socializing, followed by an Opening Prayer, a Video Presentation on the topic, Discussion, and a Closing Prayer will be the format for the monthly meetings. If interested, please contact Sister Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM (see above contact info).

PREP Level 6 Catechist Needed

A CATECHIST is needed for a small class of

Level 6 students. If you would like to catechize

young people on the riches contained in SACRED

SCRIPTURE and are available on Mondays

between 4:30 & 6:00 PM, please contact Sr. Kathleen.

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Stewardship

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS 8/26/2018 2018: $ 5,739 2017: $ 6,293 Parish Giving as of 8/24/2018: $ 1,403 CUM FISCAL YTD TOTAL (July - June)

2018: $ 66,075 2017: $ 68,721 Note: 2018 fiscal YTD offerings are -3.85% less than 2017. We thank you for your generosity!

Parish Calendar

SEPTEMBER

2 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Sacred Heart Chapel 4 9:00 AM - Assumption Academy: Teacher Orientation - School 3:30 PM - Liturgy Board - Rectory Conf. Room 5:00 PM - OUTREACH Cooking for Good - Parish Hall Kitchen 7:00 PM - Missionary Servants of Holy Love - Sacred Heart Chapel 5 9:00 AM - Assumption Academy: Open House for Preschool & Kindergarten - School 1:00 PM - Legion of Mary - Sacred Heart Chapel 6 9:00 AM - Assumption Academy: 1st Day of School for Preschool & Kindergarten - School 7:00 PM - PREP Catechists Meeting - Upper Rm 7:15 PM - OLA Choir Practice - Choir Loft 7 7:00 AM - Living Bridges Men’s Faith Group - Sacred Heart Chapel 8:30 AM - First Friday Devotions - Church 9:00 AM - Assumption Academy: Mommy & Me Day in Bearly 3s - School 8 9:30 AM - First Saturday & Sodality Devotions - Church

OLA Knitters needed Please knit/crochet a hat/scarf/baby blanket for Bryn Mawr NICU. Dropoff bin is in the Giving Room.

Pastor’s Corner

My Dear Parishioners, I hope that you and your families

are well! Just as a reminder, the parish offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th. As customary on civil holidays, we will have only one Mass that morning at 9 AM. On behalf of myself, the priests, deacon and staff of Our La-dy of the Assumption, we wish all of you a very Happy Labor Day!

I call your attention to an Archdiocesan Prayer Vigil of Reparation and Petition that will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul on Friday, September 14th. It will take place from 5 PM until midnight with prayers before the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to attend this important event especially in light of the current crisis that we face in the Church. You can find more information below in the parish bulletin as well as a website link concern-ing other pertinent details.

We welcome back all of our students, both old and new, this week to Assumption Academy. I invite you to stop by and take a look at our newly renovated playground. It’s really beautiful and will be even safer for our young children. I ask you to please keep the principal and staff in your prayers as we begin another academic year. Thank you again for your love & support of our parish. Until next week!

Love and prayers, Fr. Carey

Available Mass Intentions

2018 Mass Book has available Mass Intentions & Vigil Lamps. Contact Parish Office: 610-688-1178.

LOLA Designer Handbag Bingo

Reserve your seat for LOLA's Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, September 29 at the Wayne IAC! Admission is only $30.00 for 15 bingo games, and includes a hot pasta buffet, homemade desserts and coffee, with an additional cash bar. Doors open at 6 PM and Games begin at 7 PM! Please visit www.olastrafford.org/designerbingo and RSVP today!

AoP Prayer Vigil of

Reparation & Petition

Friday, Sept. 14, 2018

All Catholics of the greater Phila. area are invited to an evening of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament to ask for His mercy upon His Church in this moment of profound crisis. We come to make reparation for our own sins & those of our bishops & priests. We come also in confident hope that from Christ’s superabound-ing mercy will come the purification, healing & restoration of holiness for which we long. Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 from 5 PM - Midnight at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, Phila. The doors of the Cathedral will be open to all who wish to come and pray during this vigil. More info available at: archphila.org/vigil.