Church Office Phone: 864/422-1648 Fax: 864/277-5969
Email: [email protected] Website: olrgreenville.com
Emergency Number: 877/598-3974
Church Office Hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM,
Monday through Friday
Fr. Dwight Longenecker Email: [email protected]
School Office Phone: 864/277-5350 School Office Hours: 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Monday-Friday
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday 10:30 AM 5:00 PM
Call Church Office or consult bulletin for Holy Day Schedule
Daily Mass Schedule Monday 8:30AM Wednesday 6:00PM Thursday 8:30AM Friday 9:00AM
Confession Sunday 9:00—10:00 AM Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30PM Or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 3:00—5:45PM First Friday 10:00 AM—2:45PM On school days the Upper Church and Divine Mercy Shrine will be open for private prayer, 8:00 AM—3:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
3710 Augusta Rd. † Greenville, SC 29605
January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The apostolic ministry of Christ’s church is delivered to the world through the faithful ministry of the Bishops and Priests, but they are assisted by the Holy Deacons and the whole people of God. Deacons were appointed by the Apostles to assist them in their ministry. They were appointed to help teach the faith and to minister to the needy. For many centuries the ministry of the diaconate had died out, but at the Second Vatican Council it was rejuvenated and we are now served by many excellent men who have been called to this service. They serve well, but we could use some more! If you have ever felt called to the ministry of deacon please come and let’s talk! Christ’s ministry in the world, is not limited to men who are ordained however. The faithful serve Christ and his church as religious sisters, brothers, and consecrated laypeople. In addition to the religious, all of the baptized are called to share in this ministry. The New Testament speaks of the “priesthood of all believers”. By this phrase St. Paul did not mean that every Christian is a priest. Instead he meant that every Christian shares, to some extent, in the priestly calling. Priests forgive formally and sacramentally. All the baptized are called to live a life of forgiveness and reconciliation in the world. Priests preach the word formally and sacramentally. All the baptized are called to preach the joyful gospel of Christ in their words and works. Priests are called to formally take authority over evil in the world. All the baptized are called to share in the spiritual battle and engage with Satan in the great war for souls. Priests administer the sacrament of healing. All the baptized are called to be a healing, reconciling and forgiving presence in the world. The people of God are “a priestly people” and the whole church operates in the world corporately in a priestly fashion. Each of us in our own calling, and all of us as the Body of Christ are like yeast in the dough or salt in the casserole. We are there to spice things up, bring life to this tired old world and point the way to heaven. As Christ’s priestly presence in the world the church lives authoritatively and serves as a light in the darkness…a city set on the hill which cannot be hidden. Your Pastor, Fr. Longenecker
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Ministries and
Committees
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Parish Council
Jennifer Brank .............. 422-1648
Parish Finance Council
Robert Van Norden ...... 422-1648
School Board
Joseph Del Collo .......... 901-8648
Jr. High Youth Group
TBD ............................... 422-1648
High School Youth Group (JPII)
Mikael McKinney ........ 238-2432
Music Director
Rahab Rice………………..483-2311
Evangelization
Tommy Smith ............... 422-1648
Deacon Raymond Perham
Bereavement
Joan Macalka ................ 297-1539
Marianne Stoddard……..360-2406 Prison Ministry
Dcn. Ray Perham .......... 422-1648
St. Martha’s Guild
....................................... 422-1648
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Louisa Storen, LSW800-921-8122
Baptism Preparation
Katie Orbon ……………….422-1648
Deacon Richard Ballard
EMOHC
Marie White .................. 277-6449
Lectors
Dcn. Richard Ballard ... 422-1648
Ushers
Greg Moman ............. 297-7016
Altar Servers
Pat Mohr ....................... 609-9747
Welcoming Committee
Dcn. Richard Ballard... 422-1648
Knights of Columbus
Jeff Crouch….. …………..430-0938
Nick Hine
Pastoral Counseling
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Marriage Preparation
Dcn. Richard Ballard ...422-1648
Respect Life
Victoria Norris …………..967-2713
Safe Environment Coordinator
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Deacon Ron Meyer
St. Vincent de Paul
Pauline Bellavance…….…422-1648
Homebound/Shut Ins
Shawna Fesler………….....422-1648
Pastoral Staff Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Pastor
Deacon Raymond Perham Deacon Richard Ballard, D. Min., LPC, Pastoral Associate
Deacon Ron Meyer Deacon Ed Case
Parish Office—864-422-1648 OLR School—864-277-5350 Dir. of Faith Formation/Communication Katie Orbon School Principal Marianne Tully [email protected] [email protected] Organist/Choir Director Rahab Rice School Secretary Annette Danfy [email protected] [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator Mikael McKinney Director of Advancement & Enrollment [email protected] Christine Barr Parish Receptionist Beth Jones [email protected] [email protected]
Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 28 —Sunday, February 5, 2017
Sat. 5:00 PM Dcn. Richard Ballard Sun. 10:30AM Suzanne Schiera 5:00 PM For All Parishioners Mon. 8:30AM William & Mary Coker Joslin + Wed. 6:00PM Amy Schiera Thur. 8:30 AM Lee Blair + Fri. 9:00 AM Kyle & Jack Watson + Sat. 5:00 PM Catholic Radio in SC
Sun. 10:30AM Edward Ziegler + 5:00PM For All Parishioners
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Dale Amorosia, Barbara Andersen, Ruth Ballard, Virginia Bellew, Laurie Bernard, Sandra Brock, Annette Burgess, Will Busby, The Carson Family, Ruby Clarke, Laura Coulter, Megan Counihan, Christy Dias, William Everingham, Betsy Furman, Larry & Cynthia Good, Teresa Gray, Phillip Greene, Lynn Holdsworth, Harry Hominuk, Eileen Howard, Bethe Kitchen, William Lacy, Kenneth Landgrover, Cooper Landreph, John Loesch, Katherine Lowry, Mike McGrady, Jan Meyer, “Kat” Moman, Mrs. That Nguyen, Leah Parisi, Thien Pham, Andres Prestoza, Eric Provencher, Patrick Roberts, Charlie Rooney, Nancy and Earl Smith, Teresa Squillace, Frank Striplin, Peter Stryker, Annette Sullivan, Tedrick Family, Mary Lou Whelan, Kayla Wiegand, Steve Wiltberger,
Parish Operating Financials Needed each week $10,000 Received week ending 1/22/2017 $9,060
High School Youth Group Meets after 5:00 Mass on Sundays
January 26-28 – March for Life in Washington, DC January 29– NO Meeting February 5 – Regular Meeting
OLR School News
Catholic Schools Week is this week
January 29th-February 3rd. See the
schedule for the week on the parish
website under School News. Join us as you are
able to celebrate our school!
Spiritual Adoption
Week 38—It is hard to say for sure how big your
baby will be, but the average newborn weighs in at
a little over 7 pounds and is about 20 inches long.
Your baby will continue to grow with every passing
day. His skull bones are still
separated and they will stay that
way to allow the bones to
compress enough to fit through
the birth canal during labor. It is
almost time for Baby’s big day!
There will be Religious Education classes (K5-8th grades) this Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 9:00 am.
FELLOWSHIP OF ST. JOSEPH The annual Fellowship of St.
Joseph retreat is scheduled for Friday, February 24 to Saturday,
Feb. 25 at Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center in Marietta, SC.
The cost is $77 for the overnight retreat, led by Fr. Longenecker.
Fees are to be made payable to OLR by February 10th. For more
information, contact Ray Ireland at 329-0044 or email at
[email protected]. All men of the parish are invited.
Knights Corner All are invited to join the Knights of
Columbus every 5th Sunday to pray a
Rosary after the 10:30 Mass. Please join us
in prayer Sunday, January 29th.
Upcoming Second Collections for the Diocese of Charleston
January 29—Church in Latin America February 19—Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Are you missing a sweater, jacket, umbrella, or Missal? There is a Lost & Found bucket in the hallway by the server’s vestry and Men’s restroom. Please claim your items by March 1st. All unclaimed items will be donated to a good cause.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM AT MOTHER TERESA HOUSE, LOCATED AT 110 JAMES DRIVE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Adult Faith Exploration Classes
take place each Monday
7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Parish Center Please see our website or call the parish office
for a list of classes.
Middle School Youth Group
Meets after 5:00 Mass on the 1st and 3rd
Saturdays.
February 4, February 18
Please come join us for fun, food and
fellowship!
Questions? Contact Brian Hansen
[email protected] or 864-517-6783
Our “spiritually adopted” babies will be born soon. To get ready for this much anticipated event, we are having a Baby Shower. Beginning the weekend of January 21/22, a playpen will be placed in the Narthex where you can place your baby gifts. These items will be given to Birthright of Greenville who, in turn, will give them out to our “new” moms: Sleepers, 0-3 mo. & 3-6 mo. (boy and/or girl) Diapers Baby Shampoo Baby Wash Baby Wipes The playpen will be up through the February 4/5 weekend. Make sure “our” babies have what they need as they start out their new lives. Call Victoria Norris 967-2713 or email [email protected] if you have questions.
Our very own Mike Bannio will be ordained as a
Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Charleston on
Saturday, February 11, at Immaculate Conception
Church in Goose Creek, SC.
The Ordination Mass will also be available via website
for viewing. Please see the church website for the link.
Congratulations and best wishes to Deacon Mike!
It is that time of year again! If you are experiencing cold or
flu symptoms, please refrain from receiving from the cup.
Free Adult Computer Class: National Honor Society students at St.
Joseph’s Catholic School are hosting free computer and technology
help on Saturday, February 11th, 10:00 am -12:00 noon. The
individualized help sessions will guide adults and senior citizens
through basic computer, internet, smartphone, and tablet functions.
Bring your questions and learn some simple communications basics
to keep in touch with friends and family. Space is limited to 25
participants, so please call Melissa Broering at (864) 234-9009, ext.
120 to register today!
O God, who adorn creation with splendor and beauty and fashion human lives in your image and likeness, awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of human life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thank you to all OLR parishioners and youth who attended the March for Life in Washington, DC, last week.
We appreciate your willingness to speak out for life in this way.