OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH

863 w CHESTNUT ST

COAL TOWNSHIP, PA 17866

570-648-4432

The Week Ahead Saturday, August 22 4:00 PM - Mass +James & +Rosella Catino Sunday, August 23 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM - Mass +Francis Moran 11:00 AM - Mass +Margaret Rosini Monday, August 24 - St. Bartholomew Tuesday, August 25 - St. Louis and St. Joseph Calasanz Wednesday, August 26 Thursday, August 27 - St. Monica Friday, August 28 - St. Augustine OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, August 29 4:00 PM - Mass +Tim Spade Sunday, August 30 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM - Mass +Ignatius & +Mary Wisniewski +Paul & +Daisy Zalewski 11:00 AM - Mass - Intentions of Our Lady of Hope and St Patrick’s parish families.

August 23, 2020 Twenty-First Sunday

in Ordinary Time

Saturday OLOH - 4 pm (Church opening at 3:45 pm)

(4 pm will also be Live Streamed )

Sunday OLOH - 7 am (Church opening at 6:45 am)

St. Patrick’s - 9 am (Church opening at 8:45 am)

OLOH - 11 am - (Church opening at 10:45 am)

NO DAILY MASS

Access the live stream at

https://ourladyofhopepa.com/ using Facebook

or on our website at

www.ourladyofhopepa.com

The Parish Office Hours

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Please call ahead as all needs will be handled at the door.

570-648-4432

The building still remains closed to the public.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

CONFESSIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Kindly remember the soul of

+Florian Gutkowski

ST FRANCIS CANDLE in loving memory of +Cathy Butkey Bailey by Fran & Bud.

Celebration of First Holy Communion

Saturday, October 17th - 10:30 am

OLOH Church

Celebration of Confirmation

Sunday, September 27th - 11:00 am Mass

OLOH Church

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING August 16, 2020

Regular Collection - $4,058

Maintenance - $321

Assumption - $775

Ministers Schedule

Saturday, August 29 4:00 PM

Lector: B Kozlowski

Extraordinary Minister: B Bordell

Sunday, August 30 7:00 AM

Lector: P Sosnoskie

Extraordinary Minister: S Hoffman

11:00 AM

Lector: G Kovalick

Extraordinary Ministers: S Nicola Our prayers and best wishes are extended to Bob Wislock as he prepares for his ordination to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Harrisburg on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

We rejoice with Bob and Kathy on this holy occasion, and promise them our prayers as he begins a new ministry in the Church.

Although we may not be able to be present for his ordination, we wish to extend our congratulations as a parish on this blessed occasion.

If you would like to contribute to the Parish gift of a Dalmatic, a Deacon’s garb, your donation can be put in the collection basket in a separate envelope or mailed to the parish office.

CONGRATULATIONS, BOB!

We are looking for a part time reliable, skilled

maintenance worker to perform essential upkeep

tasks throughout our facility. In this position, you

will be responsible for a wide variety of activities

such as repairs and cleaning to ensure that our fa-

cilities are both tidy and functional. Being reliable

and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail is es-

sential in this job, as the ideal candidate will have

significant work experience and solid technical

knowledge. You should have the manual dexterity

and physical stamina necessary for this work.

Please call the parish office at 570.648.4432 for

more details.

We are looking for a responsible part-

time custodian to maintain and protect our

facilities. The external and internal appearance of a

building reflects on the community. It is important

for a custodian to be careful and thorough in

working, cleaning and tidying the premises. The

ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian

role focused on building upkeep. Physical

endurance and a keen eye for detail and diligence

are also imperative in custodial maintenance

jobs. Please call the parish office

at 570.648.4432 for more details.

Our Lady of Hope 4 Cheese Lasagna Dinner

NEW DATE!!!!!

The Lasagna dinner date has been changed to Sunday, November 8th. If you already purchased a ticket, please hold on to it. If you would like a refund, please call the parish office and we will gladly arrange to return you money.

Parish Grand Raffle Tickets

Extra tickets are available in the parish office or we will gladly mail them to you. Please return your tickets, as soon as possible, by mailing them in or placing in the

collection basket at Mass.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DRAWING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

OCTOBER LOTTERY CALENDARS

Calendars can be purchased at the Parish office for $5.00. Please consider taking 5, 10 or more to help

our Parish with this fundraiser.

Thank you for your support!

Mother Cabrini

Prizes Galore!!!

Saturday, August 29th

10 am - 2 pm

Church Hall

Prizes will be on display during the take-out food sale for your pre-viewing pleasure. This will take the place of the Prizes Galore Tent which was always a poplar feature at the June Picnic. Then, come on Saturday, August 29th to take chances on your favor-ite prizes and basket selections.

Our Lady of Hope’s

Fall Food Sale and Basket Raffle Friday, October 16th - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, October 17th - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

In the Parish Hall

Food is Take-Out Only Menu: Haluski, Potato Cakes and Potato

Cake batter, Pigeons, Sausage

Sandwich and possibly Pierogies

We will also be having a Theme Basket Raffle. Examples: Tool Time, Italian Market, Bath & Beauty, etc. Please call the office if you are able to donate a basket.

If a basket isn’t your thing, or you cannot make it to the festival but would still like to help, we are looking for monetary donations that will go towards supplies or, at your request, a basket. Your donation may be placed in the collection basket, mailed or placed in the black mailbox outside the parish office.

Volunteers are desperately needed. Please call the office if you are able to help in any way.

We are looking for pierogie workers who are willing to get together to make 60 to 80 dozen pierogies for our Fall

Festival. Covid-19 safe distancing guidelines will be followed. Please call Tom Nicola at 570-648-6149 or 570-898-1254 if you are willing to help. Thank you!!