Our Lady of Peace Winter Songs

Our Lady of Peace

Rosary Society Confraternity of Christian Mothers

Meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00PM

OLP School Cafeteria Guest Speaker: Nicole Gladitz

We are grateful for your time in updating your from “Green Scene Thrift.” family information which reinforces your A brief Business Meeting and commitment to our ongoing parish mission and Refreshments will follow. your investment in our community. Questions? Call Pat, 838-7145 or Once you have picked-up your envelope (which are in the back of church) please make Marilyn, 833-4683 any changes needed to your family census information and sign the bottom of the form so Join Brian Kuzmin as he sings with that the office will know that you reviewed the records and return the form(s) to the church The Lake Erie Choral Artists office. as they present: How to win a Five-Course Dinner prepared by Fr. Rich and Fr. Hoffman… Winter Songs: ...just return your signed forms, after you have Welcoming the Solstice reviewed them, to the church office by Tuesday, December 3rd. Steven A. Woods, conductor

Included in your Census Envelope is a schedule Performing a cappella works by Halmos, of events for Thanksgiving, Advent and Weelkes, Karlsons, Victoria, Harris, Morely, Christmas. Please keep this list handy so that Gjeilo, Parker/Shaw, Todd, Manz, Holst and you may join your church family for all the Gibbs upcoming events. Saturday, November 23, 2019 7PM Christ First United Methodist Church Download Our Parish App! 663 Lakeview Ave. myParish App Jamestown, NY Our OLP app is available to download for iPhone and Android smartphones. Stay Sunday, November 24, 2019 4PM connected with our parish throughout the week with Cathedral of St. Paul instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, 134 West 7th Street and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages Erie, PA via FaceBook or Twitter. Download the myParish app Free and open to the public by texting APP to phone number 88202. You will receive a reply with the app link to download. Once Donations kindly accepted downloaded, select Our Lady of Peace, Erie, PA.

November 17, 2019 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA Parish Office Phone Our Mission Statement: 814-833-7701 Fax Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic Community of Faith called to proclaim the 814-833-7702 greatness of the Lord through Worship, Service, Education and Ministry. Website www.olp.org Church Cleaners for the Week of November 17 E-mail [email protected] School Team 6: Barb S., Mary E., Joanie B. 814-838-3548 The heart of this Ministry is the focus on service to the community through the Faith Formation Office maintenance of the Worship space. This Ministry offers the members the 814-838-9983 Office Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM opportunity to spend quiet time in Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM prayer while they serve in this Parish Pastoral Team Pastor ministry.

Rev. Rich Toohey Parochial Vicar Thank you everyone who serves on Rev. Mark Hoffman this important ministry of keeping Priest in Residence our church clean and beautiful. Rev. Shane Mathew Permanent Deacons Prayerfully consider joining this ministry and please call the Church Office. Rev. Dr. Glenn Bailey Rev. Mr. John Mang SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in Rev. Mr. Joseph Yochim, Jr. memory of Major Tom Carr - Mom & Dad. School Principal Mrs. Lisa Panighetti CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory Music/Liturgy Director of Mary Weiser - Jean & John Bartos. Mr. Brian Kuzmin Faith Formation Director Join us for a special Advent Mrs. Tammie Mang West Millcreek Food Pantry evening in December Youth Minister The following are suggested items to purchase for each week; you may buy what is on sale; all non- Jesus is the Reason Office Manager perishables are acceptable. CEREAL is needed. for the Season Mrs. Mary Beth Whitman Office Secretary November 2019 Monday, December 2, Mrs. Cynthia Berarducci 17th Spaghetti / Sauce 6:30PM OLP Church Maintenance Supervisor 24th Peanut Butter / Jelly Fr. Mark and Deacon Glenn Mr. Michael Przepierski Pantry is OPEN November 26th Pastoral Council President will give us a practical way Ms. Nancy Milkowski (every 2nd & 4th Tuesday) 9-11AM for those living to approach a busy Finance Council Chairman in Millcreek, held at the W estminster Presbyterian Advent season Mr. Paul Vojtek Church, 3642 West 26th Street. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the 1st & 3rd Sunday of Sunday’s Readings: each month, 11:00AM Mass & 12:30PM respectively. A First Reading ‐ For those who fear the name of the Lord, the sun of justice will arise mandatory preparation class for (Malachi 3:19-20a). parents is available (6-7PM): Psalm ‐ The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Psalm 98). 2019: Nov. 25 2020: Jan. 27 Call the Parish office to register. Second Reading ‐ Those who are living in idleness are urged to earn their own living (2 Sacrament of Matrimony An Thessalonians 3:7-12). appointment with a parish priest six Gospel ‐ Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers months prior to the wedding date. (Luke 21:5-19). Sacrament of Reconciliation The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. Wednesdays 11:30-12:00 or by appt. All rights reserved. Saturdays 8:30-9AM; 3:45-4:45PM New Parishioners Welcome! LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAVE NO FEAR Registration forms are available in Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is the Parish Office or online. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Anyone seeking information on Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He becoming Catholic or completing reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in “toil and drudgery” as a model for how we one’s initiation into the Catholic ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing faith should call the Parish Office. the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred Prayer Request Line: Day: Kandace, 453-6515 dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks Night: Donna, 866-0792 of the sun’s “healing rays,” and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 17, 2019 Readings for the Week of November 17th Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; MASS INTENTIONS Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the 7:00AM Roseanna Kerner - OLP Rosary Society Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; 12:10PM Deceased Members of the Burke Family - Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Tom & Phillips Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 Lk 19:11-28 7:00AM Pauline Amicucci - Jean Verdecchia Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; 12:10PM Robert Porter - Porter Family Lk 19:41-44 2:00PM School Mass - Bambi Ruscitto - Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, Sally, Joanie, Donna & Laura 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 7:00AM Tom Petrus - Friend Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; 11:30AM-12:00PM Confessions Lk 23:35-43 12:10PM Elios “Joe” Ricci - Marisa, Joe, Paula, Paul, Joey & Leo

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED - Please pray for Richard McCleary; and for Sylvester Berarducci, father of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Keith Berarducci. May their families find hope and 7:00AM Phil Trejchel - OLP Knights of Columbus consolation through their faith in the resurrected Lord. 12:10PM Joseph Kostolansky, Jr. - Donna, Laura & Sally 1:30PM Mass at Parkside at Westminster OLP 31 Club #iGiveCatholic/OLP Day

(see elsewhere in the bulletin for more info) Members of the 31 Club agree to go to daily Mass on a FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019 particular day every month and offer that Mass for an increase 7:00AM Mary Weiser - Marilyn & Bud Schlecht of vocations to the Church. There is a great need for vocations 12:10PM Edward & Anne Dombrowski - in the Church today. One of the best ways to increase vocations Dombrowski Family is through prayer, and the greatest prayer we have is the holy sacrifice of the Mass. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 Upcoming Mass commitments: 8:00AM Special Intention for Lynn Kudlak - Nov. 17: Len & Cathy K, Helen W, Barbra W., Nancy D. Deacon Dennis Kudlak Nov. 18: Frank G, Carlee Y., Rachel O. 8:30-9:00AM Confessions Nov. 19: Amber D, Chris L, Kim G. 3:45-4:45PM Confessions Nov. 20: Debi C., Kim D., James T., Roseann G., Donna G. 5:00PM Emil Hardner - Patricia Nov. 21: George O., Connie R., Maureen T., Rami S. Nov. 22: John G., Sally R., Dianne Y., Gloria M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Nov. 23: Heidi A. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe If you would like to join the OLP 31 Club, please call Dave or 7:30AM Parishioners Kathy Wayman at 397-6443. There are no dues and no 9:00AM Carl Carlotti - Richard & Linda DiRienzo meetings, only opportunities for grace and the satisfaction that 11:00AM Jack Dann - Keith & Cynthia Berarducci comes from helping to fulfill a great need in the Church. 4:30PM Sharon Bruno - Kate Zava When at Mass offer the Mass for Vocations by praying the prayer below... Daily at 11:40AM O God, who wills not the death of a sinner * but rather that The Rosary of the Most Blessed he be converted and live * grant we beseech you * through Virgin Mary is prayed daily at 11:40AM, the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin * Saint Joseph, her spouse * St. Junipero Serra * and all the saints * just before the 12:10 Mass. Mary in- an increase of laborers for your Church * fellow laborers vites all her children to come and pray with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls * her Rosary. Many blessings will be yours! through the same Jesus Christ * Your Son * Who lives and reigns with You * In the unity of the Holy Spirit * God God bless you! All are welcome! forever * and ever. Amen. Serra Prayer for Vocations OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA From the Pastor’s Desk… made to God when Anna was still childless. Though it cannot be To my Spiritual Family of Our Lady of Peace- proven historically, Mary’s presentation has an important WOW! Another wonderful pilgrimage to the Holy Land! theological purpose. It continues the impact of the feasts of the Thank you for your prayers and I look forward to sharing with you Immaculate Conception and of the birth of Mary. It emphasizes about it over the next weeks and months. One of many highlights that the holiness conferred on Mary from the beginning of her life for me was celebrating Mass at the main altar of the Church of All on earth continued through her early childhood and beyond as a Nations which is located in the Garden of Gethsemani. There is an preparation for her role as the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of exposed rock that the church is built over and it is exposed in the God. area right in front of the altar in the sanctuary. The legs of the altar May God bless our celebration of the Presentation of Mary and our form a cup to remember Jesus’ words asking the Father to take this week ahead! cup from him before he surrenders to the Father’s will by saying Yours in Christ, “but not my will but yours be done.” The rock is traditionally Fr. Rich believed to be the rock on which Jesus would have prayed those Our Lady of Peace, patroness of our parish & school…. pray for us! universe changing words. This was my first opportunity to celebrate St. Nicholas, patron of the Erie Catholic School System. pray for us! Mass at this spot and to make the connection between what we do Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Catholic every Sunday at Mass and Jesus’ offering of his life again to the Church of the USA… pray for us! Father on our behalf is overwhelming. Every Mass we say yes to the St. Joseph, universal patron of the church…. pray for us! cup of our struggles and sufferings as Jesus did that first Holy St. Patrick, patron of the Diocese of Erie…. pray for us! Thursday night. AWESOME! Other notes from the pastor… One of those cups of priestly ministry that I find myself **Michel W. Smith Christmas Concert You are invited to tempted to ask God to take away but then surrender again to his join a group from OLP including Fr. Rich and members of the staff will is the administrative part of leading our parish. With that in who will be attending this concert on Thursday, December 19th at mind I return to a topic that I wrote about in the bulletin last month Christ Church in Sewickley, PA. The group will caravan and go to and that you should have a received a letter from me within the last dinner before the concert. Tickets for the concert cost $45. Please two weeks. The topic is that we at OLP will use a new campaign contact the parish office if you would like to reserve one of the 10 that the Diocese is promoting called “#iGiveCatholic,” to address tickets available. the fact that we have been falling short the last few years in our **Mary Statue for Rectory Courtyard We are proud to have offertory income (we are presently $42,000 behind budget for this accepted a beautiful statue of Our Lady of fiscal year starting July 1). Again allow me to explain further… Grace which has been placed in the rectory This year for the first time the Diocese of Erie will be courtyard. The statue was in the backyard of participating in the “#iGiveCatholic” Campaign that has been done the late Armand and Elayne Comi and recently throughout the United States for the last 7 years. The Diocese is donated to OLP by their son and daughter-in- covering the cost of registration for all diocesan ministries although law, Keith and Patti Comi. In addition to the diocese is not participating. So OLP Parish will be part of this thanking the Comi’s, I also would like thank campaign. We are designating November 21st, the Feast of the Howie Richards and several scouts who helped Presentation of Mary, as “#i Give OLP” DAY which is within the move the statue, and special thanks to Larry two week window of “#iGiveCatholic” which ends on December and Pat Heinlein who restored the statue. It is 3rd (which is Giving Tuesday). We will use the money that OLP now in place and it is a great addition to the receives through this campaign to go towards our Offertory Income beauty of the courtyard. deficit. **Picnic Pavilion CORRECTION/ADDITION PLEASE NOTE- there has been some confusion since the worldwide rd Over the last month I have thanked several groups and “#iGiveCatholic” day is December 3 and we are designating individuals for their help with the Picnic Pavilion behind the school st November 21 as “iGiveOLP.” Let me clarify that YOU ARE NOT but that information was incomplete. I want to also thank Chuck BEING ASKED TO GIVE TWICE. The designated give day for the Buckeye who helped oversee the construction process, Abby Esser rd bigger campaign is December 3 BUT since they are giving us a 2 who raised the money for the garbage dispensers near the pavilion, week window for advanced giving leading up until that day we the OLP Scouts who donated $1,000, Families Together Ministry decided to get the ball rolling earlier in that window rather than who donated $1,000, the Family and School Association (FSA- the wait until the last day (December 3rd) to donate. It also puts less former PTO) who donated $5,000 and the OLP Class of 2018 pressure on you to remember to give that one day. Lastly, it is a who donated a picnic table. The main structure just needs the metal great excuse for us to emphasize a less known Marian Feast Day roof while the picnic tables, electric and water will be completed in and seek her intercession on that day as November 21st is the Feast the spring. of the Presentation of Mary. As with Mary’s birth, we read of **Upcoming Cursillo Retreat There will be a Women’s th Mary’s presentation in the temple only in apocryphal literature. In Cursillo on November 21-24 both at Our Lady of Mercy in Harborcreek. They are great opportunities to be renewed in your what is recognized as an unhistorical account, the Protoevangelium spiritual life and your relationship with God so please consider this of James tells us that Anna and Joachim offered Mary to God in the gift to yourself. Call the office or contact me if you are interested. Temple when she was 3 years old. This was to carry out a promise THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 17, 2019

FAITH FORMATION NEWS A Family Perspective

So many conflicting voices and influences make Grades K-8 - Classes meet 9:15AM to 10:45AM in the school and church. parenting difficult. In today’s gospel Jesus encourages Nov. 17 Regular Classes/Parent Day for Grade 6 parents to bravely “give testimony” and trust He will Nov. 17 1st Communion Parent meeting 5:30PM in the church give us the “wisdom” to be good parents. You are not Nov. 24 All students in Grades K-8 are to attend 11AM Mass with their alone in parenting; a loving Father is standing with you. families Dec. 1 Grades K-8 NO CLASSES Dec. 8 Regular classes Our Lady of Peace Boy Scout Troop 59 Dec. 15 Regular Classes/Parent Day for Grade 3/All students to 11AM Mass Christmas Decorations Sale Confirmation (Grades 9-11) - Classes meet from 5:30-7:30PM in the school and church. Now is the time to clean out your old Christmas Nov. 17 Regular Classes decorations and then get new ones. Dec. 8 Regular Classes Troop 59 will be accepting all your used Christmas Dec. 15 Regular Classes decorations. All forms can be found on our website under the Drop off your decorations: Faith Formation tab at www.olp.org OLP Scout House: For more info please contact Tammie Mang, Faith Formation Director, Monday, November 25th 6:00 – 8:00PM at 838-9983 or [email protected] Monday, December 2nd 6:00 – 8:00PM Christmas Decoration Sale: Sunday, November 24th Scout House: Saturday, December 7 8AM-1PM Eucharistic Adoration - 5:15PM OLP School Cafeteria: Evening Prayer - 6:00PM Saturday, December 7th 4:00PM - 7:00PM Our Lady of Peace Church Sunday, December 8th 8:00AM – 1:00PM The OLP Knights of Columbus are having their Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning **Liturgical Ministry Evening of Reflection in January All with a special visit from Santa as well. liturgical ministers are asked to mark their calendars on Sunday, January 12th for a special evening reflection on the virtue of Donations from this sale of Christmas hospitality and welcoming. We will begin with Solemn Evening decorations will benefit Troop 59 Prayer and Benediction at 6pm and the evening will conclude at activities. Any questions please contact: 8pm. More information will be coming in the next month. Elizabeth Stroup, 814-881-3194.

#iGiveCatholic What is #iGiveCatholic? #iGiveCatholic is a one-day online giving event for the faithful in dioceses across the nation (and the world)) to come together and raise as many charitable dollars as possible for Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries on #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2019. Last year, #iGiveCatholic raised more that $5.6 million for organizations in participating dioceses. What is #iGiveCatholic? #Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and OLP’s Day of collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely Giving: recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the Thursday, charitable season when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. November 21st, When is #iGiveCatholic? This year #iGiveCatholic in on #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2019, and takes place at the Feast of The erie.iGiveCatholic.org. Presentation of the All donations made on the #iGiveCatholic Giving Day are tax deductible in the full amount. Blessed Virgin Mary Our Lady of Peace Parish Membership Form CHECK ONE: New Registration Name ______Phone ______Change of Address Address ______Moving out of Parish City ______Zip ______Want envelopes Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to rectory.

Upcoming Youth Ministry activities and events:  Thursday, November 21st - 7:00PM. Junior High Volunteers needed for Youth - service project. Open to those in grades 5 through 8. Meet in the church Social Room. Advent Wreath Lighting For additional information contact Darrel Meyers at The lights of the candles on the 450-3697 or [email protected]. Advent wreath break through the darkness, reminding us of the Light of Christ that we anticipate during this holy season. Special Collection Next Week Our tradition here at OLP has included offering all parishioners the opportunity to assist with the wreath lighting Next week, our special collection will support during the weekend Masses throughout the four Sundays of the Catholic Campaign for Human Advent. We will be continuing that tradition this year. Development. More than 46 million people in The candle lighting is a very simple, yet significant, part of our the United States live in property today. This Advent journey. Please consider volunteering to be a part of collection supports programs that empower this OLP tradition. people to identify and address obstacles as they Sign-up sheets will be in the vestibule now until Sunday, th work to make permanent and positive changes November 24 . for their communities. Learn more about the PLEASE NOTE: If you have participated in the wreath Catholic Campaign for Human Development at lighting within the past two years, please refrain from signing up until November 17th to allow others the www.uccs.org/collection. opportunity to participate. Thank you for your THANK YOU for your support. consideration!

Committed Adores Needed Each month, our parish offers families and individuals the opportunity for some one-on-one time before the Eucharistic Lord during First Friday Adoration. While everyone is always welcome, we are looking to form a list of people whom we can count on at all the time slots during Adoration between 7:30am thru 3:00pm, when we gather for Benediction year round. Would you consider becoming a “Committed Adorer” each month? We would like to have 3 persons per time- slot, guaranteed that there would be an adorer each and every month. We will even give you a “reminder call” several days before the First Friday to remind you about Adoration. We never want our Lord left alone at any time. Please sign up by calling the parish office at 833-7701. Provide your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL address.

Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers - many of whom are our parishioners. Most are members of our local community. Please support our advertisers with your patronage. Tell the business owner that you appreciate their support of our parish through their ad in the bulletin. The Knights of Columbus of OLP are having a raffle benefiting Our Lady of Peace parish & school projects called the “12 Knights of Christmas.” A drawing will be will be held over a 12 day period before Christmas. The first drawing on December 13, and a drawing would be held over each of the next eleven days, ending on Christmas Eve. The winner on each day would receive the gift for that particular day PLUS all the gifts from the proceeding day’s drawings. The final day winner would receive ALL the gifts plus the TV. $10.00 - 1 Ticket $20.00 - 3 Tickets

The prizes for each day’s drawings are: 1. Knights of Columbus Breakfast Tickets (2) 2. Camping Lanterns 3. Romolo Chocolates 4. Beer & Pop Warehouse $20 Gift Certificate 5. 3 Wine Bottle Gift Set (must be 21) Tickets 6. Bagless Stick Vacuum may be 7. $50 Dinner Ultimate Gift Cards purchased 8. Drill Kit in the 9. Single Serve Keurig Coffee Maker Church Office 10. InstaPot 7 in1 Duo Cooker 11. 2 Tickets to Playhouse, Phil & Pops, $50 Meal Card 12. 65” TV w/Sound Bar

“Give Us This Day” Michael W. Smith Daily Prayer for in Concert Today’s Catholic Join your fellow OLP Parishioners in attending this A yearly reduced rate subscription concert to the monthly publication “Give Us This Day” daily prayer and 10 tickets are available on reflection book is available through First-Come-First-Serve basis. the church office for $29.95 for 7:00PM Cost is $45.00 per ticket twelve issues. We will caravan together, Please call Cynthia, 833-7701 x 201, for more stop for dinner then attend the information and/or to sign up. concert. Please call the church office, Deadline to register is November 30th. 833-7701x201, for ticket purchase. Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:00PM Bulletin Deadlines for November, December and January Christ Church at Grove Farm The Holidays are fast approaching and with it comes early bulletin deadlines. Sewickly, PA Some dates have multiple bulletins due at the same time. They are as follows: For Sunday, December 1, 2019, articles are due by November 18, 2019 For Sunday, December 8, 2019, articles are due by November 18, 2019 Thursday, November 21st For Sunday, December 15, 2019, articles are due by December 6, 2019 The Presentation of the Blessed For Sunday, December 22, 2019, articles are due by December 6, 2019 Virgin Mary For Sunday, December 29, 2019 articles are due by December 13, 2019 For Sunday, January 5, 2020, articles are due December 13, 2019 #iGiveCatholic/OLP Day For Sunday’s January 12, 2020, articles are due January 3, 2020 You may e-mail the info to: [email protected]; To donate go to: fax it: 814.833.7702; or drop it oﬀ at the church oﬃce. erie.igivecatholic.org Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation with these early deadlines. QUINN Geiger & Sons CEMETERY MEMORIALS FUNERAL HOME GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS 728 West 9th Street 455-2349 814-838-3588 The Sponsors Who Appear On This Bulletin. It Is Through William M. Lyden, Supervisor Across from Trinity Cemetery Their Support That This Bulletin Is Made Possible. Treating Every Body Like Family Business Owners Interested In Advertising Please Call Hertel & Brown PHYSICAL J.S. Paluch & AQUATIC 1-800-945-6629 Jim Lyons THERAPY Financial • West Erie • Sterrettania • Harborcreek • Summit • Warren Advisor Plaza 836-1970 464-0660 866-5930 406-7384 CFP, AAMS 456-6000 2316 W. 8th St. www.hertelandbrown.com 459-8657 Consider Remembering Your Parish in www.edwardjones.com Your Will. For further information, please call the Parish Office. Standing on the Rock CD by James Wahl The Most Complete FUN AND FAITH-FILLED MUSIC Online National for little ones, with 10 songs based on Bible Directory of stories and the teachings of Jesus. This is a new music collection for Check It Out Today! Catholic Parishes preschool children and those who are in early grade school. $17.00 + S&H

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