NEW MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Sunday: 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 10 AM & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 8 AM Saturday: 9 AM Holy Days: 7 PM Vigil, 8 AM and 12:05 PM

SACRAMENTS

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

Eucharistic Adoration: Tues. 7 PM – 8 PM Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Monday 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 Wedding.

Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in preparation for surgery after Masses.

PASTOR:

Rev. Gerald P. Carey

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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri.: 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. Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM 610-688-6590

OLA CONVENT — IHM SISTERS

Phone: 610-688-7889

January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

MY OLA MY FAMILY OF FAITH

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

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH www.olastrafford.org

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Masses for the Week

5:00 - Alexander Koltay by Daughter, Anita

Sunday, January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 - For the People of the Parish 8:30 - Eleanora Rose by Lou & Liz Bruno 10:00 - Michael D. Grob by Jan Grob & Family 11:30 - Special Birthday Intentions of Autumn Hill by Mom, Heather & Family

Monday - Jan. 20, 2020 St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr

St. Sebastian, Martyr 8:00 - Eleanora Rose by Cathy, Mike & Sophie Kunsch

Tuesday - Jan. 21, 2020 St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr

8:00 - Special Intentions of John Cahill & Dolores Cummins by Pat, Sandra & Colm

Wednesday - Jan. 22, 2020 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection

of Unborn Children 8:00 - Special Intentons of Gary & Fiona Brown & Family by Pat, Sandra & Colm

Thursday - Jan. 23, 2020 St. Marianne Cope, Virgin

St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr 8:00 - Eleanora Rose by Vinnie, Pam & Sonny DiMartini

Friday - Jan. 24, 2020 St. Francis de Sales,

Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00 - Charles “Bud” Tolan by Son, Dennis, Judy, Dennis & Michele Tolan

Saturday - Jan. 25, 2020 CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, APOSTLE

9:00 - William Herlihy by The White Family 5:00 - James M. & Therese M. Rodgers by Daughter, Rosemary & Richard Ise

Sunday, January 26, 2020 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 - For the People of the Parish 8:30 - Eleanora Rose by The Slifer Family 10:00 - John “Jack” McFadden by Assumption Academy Families & Staff 11:30 - Special Intentions of Living & Deceased Members of the Piombino Family by Lou

Sanctuary Lamp is burning

For: Herbert James White From: Jan 17, 2020 to Jan. 23, 2020 By: Mr. & Mrs. Herbert P. White

Question of the week:

Am I willing to serve those who are not of my own tribe, as did Jesus, as did Isaiah, Paul, and John the Baptist?

Prayer Intentions

Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Elsa Marsili, Josephine Sorrentino, Logan Schweiter, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Msgr. McDonough, Carole Pullo, Louise McKeown, Gloria Biondi, Taylor Boileau, Dan, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Barbara Pupek, Charlotte Krutsick, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, John Becker, Janet Fleming, Holly Weaver, Agatha & Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Louise Fehn, Gabe Yervelli, Msgr. Marino, Milena Trosini, Alison Colodonato, Sean Mahoney, Baby Flynn, Joanne Gill, Yolanda Price, Zaira Silveri, Dottie Cappelli, Russell Demanczyk, Dominic Toscani, Fran Neary, William Vare, Jessica Rineer, Veronica Kelly, Carolyn Weber, Arthur Mattmiller, Nello DeFlaviis, Joseph Carver, Gina Pine, Fr. Woodeshick, Ed Rofi, Emma Timperio, Gina Falcone, Anita Moscia, Maria DiGiacomo, Stephanie Hill & Kyle Hansen.

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier, Lauren A. Seedor, Rebecca Robbins, Luke Scilovati & Matthew Wilson.

The Brother’s House

An organization in Norristown that assists homeless men is in desperate need of clean new socks and un-derwear. Please drop off in the Giving Room .

OLA Parish Organizations

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Church Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Legion of Mary: Every Wednesday at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Living Bridges Men’s Faith Sharing: Every Friday at 7 AM in Sacred Heart Chapel Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every Saturday at 9:30 AM in Church Walking With Purpose: Every Wednesday at 7 PM in Assumption Hall Every Sunday at 1 PM in Assumption Hall IHM Companions: Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 at 10 AM in Convent Knights of Columbus: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Lay Carmelites: Mon., Feb. 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM in Upper Room

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PREP

A reminder that there will be no PREP classes on Sun., Jan. 19 nor on Mon., Jan. 20 as we celebrate the MLK holiday weekend!! We are continuing our Baby Formula Drive during January & February. We are grateful for all contributions to this effort!

For further information regarding PREP, please contact Sr. Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM at 610-688-6590 or rmangelilli@olastrafford.org.

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

Need Help Job Searching?

OLA Outreach provides free & confidential guidance to the OLA community on the content of your resume & your interviewing strategy. Send your resume & a brief cover letter explaining your goals, challenges & the best times to contact you to: OLAOUTREACHRESUME@gmail.com, OR, if you do not have email, send a print version of your resume & the cover letter to: Our Lady of the Assumption, OLA Outreach - Resume, 35 Old Eagle School Rd.., Wayne, PA 19087. Mark the envelope “CONFIDENTIAL”. Please contact Jim Glasgow at 610-329-5961 & leave a message.

Save the Date

St. Blaise Men’s Retreat

Jan. 31—Feb. 2, 2020

Have you ever thought about going on a retreat? If you have, come join us at the St. Blaise/Curran Memorial Men’s weekend retreat at the Malvern Retreat House. Our retreat starts on Fri., 1/31/20 and ends on Sun. morning, 2/02/20. Fr. Charles Zlock will be our retreat master. Taking time to get away from the fast pace of work or school is critical to maintaining your relationship with our Lord. We hope you can join us. Over 25 men from our Parish attend this annual weekend retreat. Mark your calendar now! For more info & registration please call either Anthony Gentile at 610-513-6834 or Nick Santoleri at 215-850-5616.

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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY 2020 News

Please join us for coffee and a tour as we Celebrate

Catholic Schools Week, Sunday, January 26th

from 10 AM—1PM and January 29th from 9:30-11:30AM

You can learn more about the NEW programs available for children 3-6 years of age.

Hear about our great CARES program.

Get information on scholarships, meet all of our animal friends

and visit the STREAM lab! Teachers will be on hand to answer questions and

share with you the wonderful things that take place in their classrooms.

2020-2021 REGISTRATION

begins NOW! Call for more information

610-688-5277

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Stewardship

SUNDAY & OTHER COLLECTIONS** (does not include Electronic Parish Giving)

On 1/5/2020: $ 7,379 12/30/2018: $ 6,916 ** OTHER COLLECTIONS INCLUDE: HOLY DAYS,

CHRISTMAS and EASTER FLOWERS

Electronic Parish Giving Deposited on 1/08/2020: $ 7,587.50

CUM FISCAL YTD TOTALS AS OF including Electronic Parish Giving

12/08/2020: $ 233,576 1/02/2019: $ 228,285 Note: 2019-2020 fiscal YTD offerings are

+2.3% greater than 2018-2019.

We thank you for your generosity!

My OLA My Family of Faith

Eucharistic Adoration

Holy Hour 7 PM - 8 PM every Tuesday “Come spend an hour with me.” ~ Jesus

Parish Calendar

January

19 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Sacred Heart Chapel 1:00 PM - Walking With Purpose - Assumption Hall 21 7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration - Church 7:00 PM - Missionaries of the Holy Love - Sacred Heart Chapel 22 1:00 PM - Legion of Mary - Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM - Walking With Purpose - Assumption Hall 24 7:00 AM - Living Bridges Men’s Faith Sharing - Sacred Heart Chapel 25 9:30 AM - Sodality Devotions - Church

2020 March for Life

.March for Life will take place on Fri., Jan. 24, 2020. March with our St. Charles Seminarians who will be leading the way! Archbishop Chaput will be celebrating Mass at 10 AM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the Seminarians & the Philadelphia pilgrims. Following Mass, we will meet at the Smithsonian Castle next to the Rally to march with our seminarians. For info: website: phillycatholiclife.org or call the Office for Life & Family at 215-587-0500 or email cdoughty@archphila.org.

Pastor’s Corner

My dear Parishioners,

As I mentioned in last week’s bulletin, I am currently away on a parish sponsored pilgrimage to the Holy Land with several of our parishioners as well as other friends. I would ask that you continue to remember us and pray for us as we experience this graced opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Christ and visit the holy shrines there. This is my first trip to the Holy Land and I am very excited to have this experience. As I make this spiritual journey, know that I am remembering all of you my beloved parishioners and your special intentions in my Masses and devotions there. We plan on returning this week on Thursday. Please pray for a safe trip and I look forward to seeing all of you soon!

While I am away I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to several guest priests who are covering the Mass schedule for me. First, Fr. James McBurney O.S.A. who will celebrate Confessions and the 5 PM Vigil Mass this weekend. Monsignor Donald Leighton (Pastor Emeritus of St. John Vianney, Gladwyne) who will celebrate the 7 AM and 8:30 AM Masses on Sunday as well as Msgr. Jagodzinski (Pastor Emeritus of St. Katherine of Siena, Wayne) who will cele-brate the 10:00 and 11:30 am Masses later that morning. I am grateful for their assistance. In addition, I thank Msgr. Leighton who will be taking all the daily Masses at 8 AM.

Next Sunday, we begin Catholic Schools Week (January 26th – February 1st). The theme for this year is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” More information regarding the events of this week will follow in next week’s bulletin.

Finally, an update on our Annual Appeal. As of this writing we have received a total of $ 85,620 in donations. There is still time to contribute if you haven’t already done so. I want to thank all of you who have responded to this appeal. May God bless you for your generosity!

Love and prayers, Fr. Carey

LOLA Beef & Beer Bingo

Enjoy LOLA's Beef & Beer Bingo on Sat., February 8th at the Wayne IAC! Admission includes a hot roast beef buffet, draft beer and homemade desserts, with an additional cash bar. Please visit http://www.olastrafford.org/beefbeerbingo to make your in-dividual or group RSVP today!