PARISH INFORMATION Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. All new members are welcome to register at the Parish Office. Those interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office. Below is information about our Parish. MASS SCHEDULE Monday ‒ Friday ........................................ .9:30 am 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays………………….9:00 am Saturday Vigil ............................................. 5:00 pm Sunday ........................................ 8:30 and 11:00 am SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. A pre-Baptism class for the parents is required. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact the parish priests at least six months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required. MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Homebound members of the parish should contact the Parish Office to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion at home. Those who are in the hospital should inform the Parish Office. SPONSOR FORMS FOR GODPARENTS Only qualified registered members will be issued Sponsor Eligibility Certificates. The sponsor should contact the Parish Office at least one week in advance. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All children in grades 1‒12 are required to participate in a Religious Education Program. We currently have an Elementary School from Pre-School‒8th grade and a CCD Program from K‒8th grade. Our Youth Group Program provides religious education for grades 8‒12. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the name of the Holy Trinity and with Our Lady of Fatima as our role model, our mission is to nurture, teach and share our Catholic faith which is centered on the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. MAY 27, 2018 • THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Our Lady of Fatima A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust CATHOLIC PARISH 2270 Brodhead Road • Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-375-7626 • www.olof.us
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PARISH INFORMATION
Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. All new members are welcome to register at the Parish Office. Those interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office. Below is information about our Parish.
MASS SCHEDULE Monday ‒ Friday ........................................ .9:30 am 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays………………….9:00 am Saturday Vigil ............................................. 5:00 pm Sunday ........................................ 8:30 and 11:00 am
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. A pre-Baptism class for the parents is required.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Please contact the parish priests at least six months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
Homebound members of the parish should contact the Parish Office to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion at home. Those who are in the hospital should inform the Parish Office.
SPONSOR FORMS FOR GODPARENTS
Only qualified registered members will be issued Sponsor Eligibility Certificates. The sponsor should contact the Parish Office at least one week in advance.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
All children in grades 1‒12 are required to participate in a Religious Education Program. We currently have an Elementary School from Pre-School‒8th grade and a CCD Program from K‒8th grade. Our Youth Group Program provides religious education for grades 8‒12.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
In the name of the Holy Trinity and with Our Lady of
Fatima as our role model, our mission is to nurture, teach
and share our Catholic faith which is centered on the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
MAY 27, 2018 • THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Our Lady of Fatima A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
CATHOLIC PARISH
2270 Brodhead Road • Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-375-7626 • www.olof.us
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PARISH STAFF
Rev. Martin R. Bartel O.S.B., Administrator
Rev. Thomas Wilson
Parochial Vicar
Mr. Joe Basko, Deacon
Mr. Robert Bittner, Deacon
Ms. Gloria Weaver Coord. of Religious Education
Sr. Margie Frazer, C.S.J.
Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Maureen Cox Parish Business Manager
Mrs. Cindy Baldrige
School Principal Mrs. Erin Ungarean
Director of Music
Mrs. Nicole Albanese
Youth Group, C.G.S
PARISH DIRECTORY
Parish Office ........... 724-375-7626 School ..................... 724-375-7565
If you or someone you know has recently lost a loved one you may want to consider joining Our Lady of Fatima’s “Journey With Grief” group. This is a 6 week program in which the bereaved journey through their grief and toward healing. It is a process of understanding and working through the tasks of grief in a supportive and caring atmosphere. The group will be led by Sister Margie and will meet in the Fatima House Chapel
on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm beginning June 6th. To register of for further information please call Sister Margie at 724-375-7626.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
2018 Vacation Bible School is fast approaching, and we would love your help! This year we are riding “The Vatican Express” and taking a trip through time from Saint Peter to Pope Francis! St. Titus/Our Lady of Fatima VBS will take place June 18th-22nd. Our program will run from 6-8 pm and is open to students entering grades K-4 in the fall. The registration fee is $10. Students entering grades 8-12 for the upcoming school year are invited to help. (Please keep in mind that helping with VBS is a great way for students to earn the 15 hours of community service required for Confirmation.) We’re also looking for any adults, catechists, or teachers who may be interested in instructing our youth during the sessions or helping with VBS preparations. Whether you can give a day or a whole week, we’d love to have you on our team. To register for VBS, volunteer to help, or seek more information, please contact me. Sincerely, Gloria Weaver Coordinator of Religious Education St. Titus [email protected] 724-375-7940 Our Lady of Fatima [email protected] 724-378-8020
Eighth Grade Graduation
Our Lady of Fatima Eighth Grade Graduation ceremony will take place at the 8:30 am Mass on June 3rd. Congratulations to the Eight Grade Class!
Rosary
The rosary will be recited on WEDNESDAY, May 30th at 6 PM at the outside statue of the Blessed Mother. Please join us.
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PARISH NEWS
Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples of All Nations – The history of missionary activity in the Church is vibrant and fascinating. From the Apostles who first heeded the call of Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations” to famous missionaries like Saint Francis Xavier and the Jesuits or Saint Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity, there is a long tradition of those who have traveled far from home to bring the good news of Jesus to every corner of the world, even at the cost of their own lives. Today, the missionary work of the Church doesn’t have to take us to the ends of the world, but just to the end of our street. The message of hope and new life of the Gospel is ours to share with family, neighbors, co-workers and strangers as we seek to continue the work of Jesus in the world today. At its heart, On Mission for The Church Alive! is an opportunity for us to be renewed in faith and sent forth to make new disciples in our parishes, our neighborhoods and throughout the whole world. Ask God for an abundance of his gifts to make this a reality in your life each day. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
Memorial Day Mass
This Monday, May 28th we invite you to begin your Memorial Day by celebrating the Eucharist at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please bring your lawn chairs if you are unable to stand the entire time. The Mass will begin in the Cemetery Chapel at 9:00 a.m.. We give honor to all our veterans, liv-ing and deceased. We take a moment to remember those who gave their lives to preserve the freedoms and liberties we are blessed with, and thank them for their service in defending our country. May the Lord bless them and keep them safe in times of war and peace. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th.
Flea Market
It’s that time of the year again as we are getting ready to begin accepting donations for the annual Our Lady of Fatima Gigantic Flea Market. First day of collec-tion is Tuesday, June 12th at Kohler Hall. We will collect on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 12th through July 3rd, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays – June 16th, 23th, and 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our last collection day will be Tuesday, July 3rd . Please make sure all donations are clean and in good condi-
tion. Your donations make the flea market a huge success every year. Don’t forget, this is a major fundraiser for the church. Thank you in advance for all your donations. Unfortunately, we cannot accept car seats, TV’s or computer monitors. We could also use your help. We need volunteers to collect, price and sort on the days we collect. Please stop up at Kohler Hall and give us a few hours of your time. We will also need help on the days of our Sale, July 7th and 8th, and July 13th,14th and 15th. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help us out, please call Eileen at 724-375-2140, Donna at 724-378-3093, or Mary at 724-378-1845. Keep those treasures coming.
Presented by the University of Notre Dame’s Center for STEM Education, this camp focuses on chemical investigations during the first week, highlighted by experiments and computer simulations exploring chemical phenomena & gas behavior, and discusses the engineering design cycle in the second week, with an Engineering is Elementary investigation and water filtration challenge. The two-week camp is for students entering grades 6-8 in the fall, and will take place Tuesday, June 19 through Friday,
June 29 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register online at www.olsh.org/summercamp/! .
OLSH Cross Country Training
Camp
Taking place Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28 from 8:00 to 10:15 am, this camp will incorporate leg and hip strengthening along with speed development using running bands and some light weight lifting. Hill training and downhill running techniques will be introduced. Campers entering grades 7 and 8 will train with OLSH head cross country coach, Jim Hamilton. Cost is $80 and includes a t-shirt and water bottle. Campers will run on the OLSH campus as well as on the Montour Trail. Register online at www.olsh.org/summercamp/!
School News Congratulations to Abbey Hvizdak, a Junior at Hopewell High School and graduate of Our Lady of Fatima School, for competing in the Jaycees Distinguished Young Women program. As a community outreach project, Abbey presented a
program to the Fourth and Fifth Grade girls about being their best selves. She spoke with the girls on being healthy, studious, responsible, and faith-filled. She created a Power Point presentation, taught the girls stretches and a dance routine. The girls had an AWESOME time! Thank you Abbey!!!
Congratulations to Emma Vedro in Fourth Grade whose poster won First Place in Beaver County in the Sons of the Revolution poster contest. Her poster was then sent to the State Competition and won Third Place. Way to go, Emma!!! Congratulations to the following
students for winning their classroom spelling bee competitions: 4th grade Joel Olshanski and Madeline Zapko, 5th grade Francesca Piccirrilli and Jake McWilliams, 6th grade Nathan Polidora and Alison Scarpone. Madeline Zapko was the winner of the school competition and represented Our Lady of Fatima at the Diocesan Spelling Bee that was held on May 16th. Madeline went 12 rounds and was in the top 10!! Great job, Madeline!!!
Rally for McNally 5K/1 Mile Walk
Join us at OLSH on Saturday, June 9 for the Rally for McNally 5K and 1 Mile Walk! The 5K and 1 Mile walk will begin at 9:00 am. Cost is $25 if you register by June 8 ($30 on race day), which includes a dri-fit t-shirt, timing, racing bib, and refreshments. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group and overall. Register online at www.olsh.org/rally/. Proceeds benefit the Michael McNally Endowed Scholarship fund.
Rally for McNally Kids Fun Run
New this year to the Rally for McNally is a Kids Fun Run! On Saturday, June 9 during the Rally for McNally 5K, children ages 3-8 are invited to participate in a fun run beginning at 10:00 am. Cost is $10, which includes a cotton t-shirt, medal (for all), and a snack. Register online at www.olsh.org/rally/
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PARISH NEWS
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Join us on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 12 Noon to 3 PM
to pray for our parish and our new parish grouping, for our clergy and for the Church of Pittsburgh
as we prepare for the implementation of On Mission for The Church Alive!
May God bless us & may God bless our Church
Our Lady of Fatima Church Hopewell Twp, PA
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
My wife and I have used the same baptismal gown for all 3 of our children. It is a very long traditional gown made with fabric taken from my wife's first communion dress and my mother-in-law's wedding gown. It is a symbol not just of each child being washed clean by the sacrament, but also of family and how faith has been passed down through generations. Faith is a gift and that gown shows how this family has taken seriously the cultivation of that faith and the sharing of it
with those we love the most. By our baptism we are called to a discipleship that compels us to share our faith with others. It is not always easy, but it would be wrong to horde that faith and not let it shine for others to see. When we think about a stewardship way of life, we sometimes focus on material goods, our talents and skills, or our time. But faith is a gift that needs to be treated in a
similar way. We are heirs with Jesus Christ to this rich tapestry of faith and the Church. If all of us were to hide that faith and not seek to share it with others, that lineage would end with us.
We live during a time in history where in some lands people are finding Jesus in huge numbers, while in other places the numbers of people in the pews is declining sharply. We can spend all our time talking about these realities or we can
choose to respond to our baptismal call. Jesus commanded us to go forth and make disciples of all nations. Maybe we can begin with our neighbor. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
IN OUR PARISH
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AROUND THE DIOCESE AND COMMUNITY
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Open Enrollment for
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Faith Formation for 3, 4, & 5 yr. olds
Starts June 1St
For Registration go to www.olof.us
Home Page
PARISH NEWS
When I was assigned KP duty, I reported to the Mess Hall and
was told by the sergeant that he wanted me to make 100 gallons of soup for dinner. I told him I didn't know how to make soup.
He quickly handed me a book and told me to follow the direc-
tions carefully. Soon after I had a large kettle of soup simmer-
ing. The sergeant tasted the soup. He took a second spoonful and
stood there staring at me. I thought I had really messed up and
was waiting for a reprimand. Instead the sergeant said, "This tastes really good... are you sure you followed the recipe?"
Lord’s Laughter A joyful heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Prov. 17:22
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THIS SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:00 am .................................................................................. Mass Knights Collecting for the McGuire Children’s Home
MONDAY 9:00 am…………………………………....Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery Parish Office Closed
TUESDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass 1:00 pm………………………………………………….Faith Sharing - FH
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass 6:00 pm………………...Rosary at the outside statue of the Blessed Mother 7:00 pm………………………………………………………..Confirmation
THURSDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass 10:00 am ......................................................................... Faith Sharing - FH
FRIDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass 10:00 am………………………………………………………….Adoration 1:00 pm…………………………………………………………Benediction
SATURDAY 9:00 am .................................................................................................. Mass 12:30‒1:00 pm .................................................. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15—4:45 pm .................................................. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 pm ........................................................................................ Vigil Mass
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:00 am .................................................................................. Mass Eight Grade Graduation at the 8:30am Mass 12:00 - 3:00 pm……………………………………....Eucharistic Adoration
Catholic Heart Workcamp
We are pleased to inform you that Catholic Heart Workcamp, a group of High School students who along with adult supervision will do work in homes of people who need help, will be serving in our community from July 16th-19th. The Campers will do general home repair such as repairing drywall, screens, windows, wood rot, steps, handrails and other task. They will do cleaning projects such as clean out closets, remove indoor clutter, clean floors, walls, windows garages etc. and yard work. If you are interested in these students helping you, stop by the rectory to pick up an application or call 724-375-7626.
PARISH CALENDAR
MAY 27 - JUNE 3
Eucharistic
Adoration
On Friday, June 1st, we will have Eucharistic Adoration following the 9:30 am Mass and throughout the day. The day will conclude with Benediction at 1 pm. A sign up sheet for adoration is posted in our church vestibule. Please sign up for a specific time slot to ensure that someone is present with the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day.
KH-William Kohler Hall • FH-Fatima House • UR-Upper Room
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MASS INTENTIONS MAY 28 - JUNE 3
MONDAY - MAY 28 AT MOUNT OLIVET
9:00 am †Joe Burdar (Kathy Palombo & Family)
TUESDAY - MAY 29
PH 9:30 am †Anthony F Thomas (Wife)
WEDNESDAY - MAY 30
MB 9:30 am †Gloria Palma (Norma Mulik)
THURSDAY - MAY 31
RA 9:30 am †Robert Estok (Helen Rivetti)
FRIDAY - JUNE 1
9:30 am †Christen Kolenda (Mary DeMatteis)
SATURDAY - JUNE 2
9 am †Dianne Onderick (Husband, Rege)
5 pm †John Darak (Patti & George Zetz)
NEXT SUNDAY - JUNE 3
8:30 am †Al Condron (Wife & Sons)
11:00 am †Don & Bobby Evanochko (Carolyn Evanochko)
MEMORIAL
VOTIVE LIGHTS
The votive lights this week are
burning in memory of:
Theodore Michalik
Newly Baptized in Christ: Quinn Everly Minton daughter of Cory and Krista (Haney) Minton, Nolan Mark Kennelly, son of Ryan and Emilee (Hixenbaugh) Kennelly, and Scarlett Kathleen Phillips daughter of Nicholas and Kathryn (Dziunycz) Phillips. Let us assist them with our prayers and by sup-porting and encouraging Quinn, Nolan and Scarlett in word and example as they grow in knowledge and love of God, and of our common Catholic faith.
Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/Mk
14:12-16, 22-26
RECENTLY DECEASED Please pray for those who recently died:
Deepest Sympathy to the family of †Theodore Michalik. May the angels lead him into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome him, and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE TW: Fr. Tom Wilson RA: Fr. Regis Alberth MB: Fr. Martin WK: Fr. William Kohler CM: Fr, Canice McMullen, OSB PH: Fr. Paul Householder
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