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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 23, 2007 3
PARISH EVENTS and LITURGIES 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 Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve OFFICE CLOSED 6:30 pm Mass - OLPH Parishioners 10:00 pm Mass - Jack E. Bailey Sr. Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day OFFICE CLOSED 10:00 am Mass - Ted Andrews Wednesday, December 26 OFFICE CLOSED Olive Branch Closed No Eucharistic Adoration No Mass Thursday, December 27 OFFICE CLOSED Friday, December 28 OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, December 29 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 - Ponjavic Family Sunday, December 30 10:00 am Mass - Ed Bullard LOOKING AHEAD Monday, December 31 7:30 pm Mass - OLPH Parishioners 8:30 pm New Year’s Eve Party, SH
Readings for the Week December 23 – December 30, 2007
Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 Monday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Tuesday: Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2/Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
A NEW YEAR’S OPPORTUNITY FOR CATECHISTS The time is here - to start on Pathways! Diane Drahos will offer 3 opportunities to complete most of the video portion of the program in January. Tentative dates are Friday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 27 from 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Watch for sign up sheets by the water fountain in the commons and further details in the bulletin. 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 classes, preschool thru grade 11, on December 23 and 30. All classes will resume on Sunday, January 6.
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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 – Cherry Richardson Salem Health – Ann Cortsen Richfield – Martha Dishner
ANGEL TREE Thanks to all who helped with the Angel Tree this year. From the Roanoke Catholic students who colored the angels, all who so generously brought gifts and to those who came to wrap, thank you so much! Your generosity is much appreciated and has helped to brighten the lives of those less fortunate.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND to purchase your tickets for our Winter Wonderland New Year's Eve Party. Choose the seating of your choice for an unbelievable price… $10 Adults; $3 Children (4-11); Children under 4...FREE! Tickets will be available in the commons after all Masses—no tickets at the door. Listen to GT Swing and ring in 2008 in style...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” is an educational program that helps you recognize, prevent and respond appropriately to child abuse. Whether you are a parent, grandparent or anyone who has a child in your life, this program is a must. 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 child abuse. This free training is open to all adults who are 18 or older. “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 1-4pm Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke Saturday, January 12 10am-1pm
To register or check additional dates for training sessions, go to www.virtusonline.org. Call Barbara in the church office for more information.
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.
MASS SCHEDULE
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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OUTSIDE THE PARISH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES The second collection for Catholic Charities is scheduled for December 25. Your contribution helps Commonwealth Catholic Charities to provide home care, emergency food and financial assistance, homeless services and so much more. Thank you for your generosity.
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.
This insert page is sponsored by the Salem Knights of Columbus Council # 10015
Liturgical Ministry Schedule 6:30 pm
Monday December 24 Christmas Eve
10:00 pm Monday
December 24 Christmas Eve
10:00 am Tuesday
December 25 Christmas
5:30 PM Saturday
December29
10:00 am Sunday
December 30
7:30 pm Monday
December 31
CLW
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Roger Boucher Mike McGuire Eric Surat Joe Tucciarone Linda Tucciarone John Wizorek Mary Gubala Mary Catherine Bibro Melissa Yates
Bill Thompson Barbara O'Con-nell Eric Surat Dennis Kafura Bev Getsi Tammie Brightwell Kathleen Brightwell
Susan McKnew Terri Therrian ?
Marilyn Reed Tom Poulin Lauri Persin Dennis Kafura Mary Kafura Debra Brogan Joe Brogan
Barbara O'Connell Lloyd Abdelnour Pat Purcell Paul Purcell Roger Boucher Terri Therrian Nina Byrd
Paul Purcell Pat Purcell Melissa Yates Roger Boucher ?
Lectors Cathy Wizorek Max Stephenson
Leah Fame Sue Thompson
Frank Kristoff Mike McKnew
Tammie Brightwell Craig Kafura
Cathy Wizorek Bill Murphy
Cecile Dietrich Elizabeth Surat
Altar Servers Clare Macdonald Elena Macdonald
Douglass Beach Marisa McKnew Julie McKnew
Kati Persin Kascha Tutaj
Elijah Motley Alan Burtick
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Sound Board Pat Lewis Mike D'Antonio Elena Macdonald Zachary Zoller Carl Lorber Pat Lewis
Bread Bakers Elizabeth Dean, Janet deGuzman, Eileen Edwards & Diane Ferguson
Altar Linens Sharon Nelson
Barbara Hairfield & Leo Harteis
PARISH STAFF
Clergy
Pastor Rev. Remi Sojka
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 301
Deacons Rev. Dr. Eric Surat
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 320
Rev. Mr. Steve O’Connell [email protected]
772-4860
Ministries
Music & Worship Betsie Pendarvis
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 305
Adult Faith Formation Diane Drahos
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 303
Youth Ministry Nikki & Dan Lieber
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 307
Children’s Faith Formation Barbara Hairfield
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 304
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
[email protected] 387-0491 Ext. 300
Custodian Milka Ponjavic
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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 353-1412, Theresa 989-7849 or Shirley 345-3389. 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 AND WOMEN Men—Are you called to be a monk, brother or priest? 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. Locations and dates for men are: • Mary Mother of the Church in Richmond, VA—Jan. 12-14 & Feb. 9-11, 2008. • Conventual Franciscans of St. Anthony in Baltimore, MD—Jan. 10-13 & Feb. 7-10, 2008. • Dominican Fathers and Brothers in Washington, DC—Feb. 8-10, 2008. • Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Kentucky—Jan. 3-10, 2008. Locations and dates for women are: • Little Sisters of the Poor in Louisville, Kentucky—Jan. 4-6, 2008. • Little Ones of Jesus Crucified in Conyers, Georgia—Jan. 18-20, 2008. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and information about any of these opportunities. “For a child is born to us” —Isaiah 9:5
Our treasure from last weekend’s collection…$7,106.70
Volunteer Spotlight: Thanks to the Fourth Grade Religious Ed Class for their participation in creating a 'Welcome Letter' for our new parishioners. Well done!
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
""The best way to keep good acts in memory is refresh them with new." —Cato
