OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO

PDF ME PLEASE. Thanks.MASS SERVERSSATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00 p.m. G. Cherichello, A. Lorms, A. MattesSUNDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m. J. & R. Fortkamp, A. France 10:00 a.m. D. Jordan, J. & T. Zerkle 11:30 a.m. G. Malagreca, P. Munhall, E. SchulerEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARISTSATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00 p.m. E. & K. Guilfoyle, C. Herman, J. Kabealo, R. Kramer, E. McCollamSUNDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m. T. Brennen, J. Callahan, E. Davies, J. Dettorre, B. Durbin, D. Klemm 10:00 a.m. J. Gauntner, J. Kowalski, K. Price, T. Simmons, M. Wood, V. Burke 11:30 a.m. C. & D. Canlas, K. Griffith, R. Kalal, N. & R. NussbaumLECTORSSATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00 p.m. R. Such, D. ZeyenSUNDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m. J. Carmona, N. George 10:00 a.m. S. Gauntner, G. Moebius 11:30 a.m. G. Griffith, L. Griffith

READINGS MAY 24First Reading: Acts 2:1-11Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13Gospel: John 20:19-23

OFFERTORY TOTALS for May 10, 2015Regular Envelopes and Holy Days ........................... $ 7,033.02 Total ...............................................................$ 7,033.02Diocesan Tax ....................................................$ 421.98Net .....................................................................$ 6,611.04Thank you for your continued generosity and faithfulness.

Prayer Line – If you have a petition you would like the Prayer Line to join in praying for, please call Bunni Cosimati at 614-847-1826. Prayers are kept confidential.

Aria Noelle Thomasdaughter of Arica & Brandon

OLP BAA Week 2: So far, pledges of $55,782.00 have been received, which is 70.61% of our $79,000.00 goal. Thank you to the hundreds of parishioners that have responded. If you have yet to make a pledge, please prayerfully consider a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. All gifts that are received in excess of our goal are returned 100% to the parish. Please help us to exceed our goal. Thank you!

CRS – Nepal Earthquake UpdateCollection this Weekend, May 16/17CRS is committing at least $10 million to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal. These funds will be used to support CRS’ emergency response and recovery efforts of CRS, including immediate life-saving assistance as well as a long-term response needed to rebuild communities and livelihoods. CRS plans to spend $2.5 million in the emergency phase, the next six months. That will reach 15,000 families – 75,000 people – with shelter and other critical supplies. The balance of the funding will be used to help families restore their livelihoods and rebuild their homes.The supplies – temporary housing kits that include tarpaulins and tools, as well as sanitation and hygiene items – were pre-positioned in India because the area is known to be susceptible to earthquakes. CRS teams in Kathmandu said that the supplies are especially needed now as cold, rainy, windy weather has made life miserable for those without shelter. The official death toll is over 5,500 (May 1) and expected to rise as more villages are reached.

Job Opening at OLP School – OLP School has a Recess Supervisor position open for the 2015-2016 school year that could begin this May if desired. The recess supervisor position is Monday through Friday from 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m. with starting pay of $11.25/hour. The ideal candidate is able to monitor students at recess ensuring a safe environment is maintained. Anyone interested should contact the School Principal, Ryan Schwieterman, at 267-4535.

The Brian Muha Memorial Foundation, Inc. and The Run The Race Club, Inc.

Come Run With Us!Second Annual

Run The Race Club5K For Children

When: May 31, 7:30 a.m. Sign-In; 9:00 a.m. StartWhere: St. Charles Preparatory High SchoolWhy: To help the children in the inner city grow in faith, hope, love and courage to make a difference in the world.How: Register online here: Premier Races website: https://premierraces.org/index.php?option= com_eventbooking&view=event&id=288&ca tid=1&Itemid=352

See you there!

Old Rectory Updates - Some months ago I wrote about the continuing work of the Master Planning Committee on the long-term facilities needs of the parish. In the interim the architects have done some drawings about possible reconfigurations of the first floor of the old rectory. The probable costs were dumbfounding. The cheapest remodel would cost over $600,000, and it would allow us to host a gathering of 80 people or so at most. The most expensive, which would involve building an addition along the part of the building that faces Dominion Boulevard, would cost something like $2,000,000; and I’m not sure that even it would provide us with a large enough meeting room (to accommodate, for example, “Ladies’ Night Out”). The Committee will be meeting in the near future to consider these results and make some recommendations for future action.

In the meantime, it is necessary for us to do some mostly cosmetic things to the space so that we can actually use it. The kitchen is spacious and adequate, but the ovens need replacing. The “great room” (it used to be the combination dining room/living room for the priests) needs new flooring. We can do some light sprucing up of one or two of the old suites so that we have a couple more offices and some smaller meeting rooms. All of this work would be temporary and would aim only at making the rooms comfortable for use.

And we badly need to use them. We have been serving funeral luncheons in the basement, but some elderly people cannot easily access the dining room there. It would be so much more welcoming for us to do these luncheons upstairs in a lighter room to which anybody can have access. We have also discontinued the pot-lucks many of our senior members enjoyed, but once we have a place for them to serve their meal and perhaps play a rubber or two of bridge afterwards we can resume them. A carpeted space will be much better for the movie nights we have begun offering for our teens.

Cosmetic changes to a building designed for a residence will not meet the long-term needs of our parish, but having a useful common space will give us time to make good decisions about more permanent solutions. I thank you for being so patient with us as we inch forward.

What is going on in front of the church? Have you ever heard the air handler start up? That “screech” is the sound of a 63 year old piece of equipment crying out for help. This very large piece of equipment is what circulates the heat and the air-conditioning in the church. It has outlived its expected service life and must be replaced. The issue is how to get the old air handler out and the new one in. The most cost effective way is to construct an access pit and to go through the wall. The excavation is complete and the pit side walls are being constructed. Once the pit is completed, Bruner will drag the old air handler out and swing the new one in. Our Lady of Peace will then enjoy a much quieter air handler and one that will more efficiently support the heating and cooling of our beautiful church. Your Finance Council authorized the draw on the parish savings account to facilitate this much needed repair. Thank you for the generosity of the parishioners that have allowed Our Lady of Peace Parish to have the funds to address this situation.

ST. ANTHONY FEAST DAY CELEBRATION MASS - On June 13th at 4:30 P.M. at St. Christopher’s Church, 1420 Grandview Ave., Columbus, Ohio, the Feast of St. Anthony Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Cody. A procession will precede the Mass lead by the Knights of Columbus. Immediately after the Mass, food and refreshments will be available at a nominal charge. All proceeds go toward scholarship funds for two young children who will be continuing their Catholic education at a local Parochial High School. The Cafeteria is handicap accessible with an elevator to the second floor of Trinity School which is located on St. Christopher’s property. Any questions can be directed to Trish Brown, President of the club. Her phone is 614-440-5893.

CHARISMATIC PENTECOST VIGIL MASS - The Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be sponsoring a Pentecost Mass on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The celebration of Mass will be held at St. John Neumann in Sunbury, OH. Frs. G. Michael Gribble and David Sizemore will be presiding. Rosary will begin at 5:30 p.m., Praise and Worship at 6:00 p.m. and Mass will begin at 7:00 p.m. Personal prayer will be available during Praise & Worship. Come and experience the enthusiasm of praise, worship and thanksgiving as we celebrate this Mass where the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit listed by St. Paul in I Corinthians, chapter 12 flow freely. For additional information, log onto our website; www.ccrcolumbus.org or follow us on facebook; Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Inc.

Rummage Sale at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Between 161 and Shrock Rd, Columbus. The event will be held Saturday, June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Half price or $5 a bag sale after all Masses.

ASCENSION OF THE LORD MAY 17, 2015

WHAT’S GOING ON AT OLP SCHOOLSunday, May 17 Scrip store open – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – LibraryTuesday, May 19 Grade 8 leaves for Washington, D.C. trip Grade 6 to Columbus Zoo Kindergarten to Franklin Park ConservatoryWednesday, May 20 Class Mass – Grades 4 & 5 – 8:30 a.m. Grade 8 in Washington D.C.Thursday, May 21 Grade 8 – final day in Washington, D.C.Friday, May 22 Patrol Day – lunch & movie for patrol members in Grades 6, 7 & 8

Basketball Camp - The Ohio Dominican University men’s basketball program is hosting a three-day camp to provide a meaningful experience for boys in grades 3-8. Campers will receive specific fundamentals-based instruction from our highly respected and knowledgeable camp staff. Our camp’s low player-to-coach ratio promotes an ideal learning environment for players looking to improve their overall basketball ability and learn from college players and coaches.When: June 17-19, 2015Morning session: 9:00 a.m.-NoonAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.Where: ODU’s Alumni HallWho: Boys grades 3-8Cost: $70.00 for one session; $125.00 Full day (both sessions)For any questions, contact Coach Kelly Winter at 614-251-4540 or winterk@ohiodominican.edu.

Do you have a son or daughter, or even grandchild who will be graduating high school and headed off to college next year? Consider this, 80 percent of students stop practicing their faith at some point in college. College students active in campus ministry are more likely to continue their faith practice and when they graduate they are more likely to attend Mass, volunteer in parishes, and consider religious vocations. Unfortunately, only 15 percent of students look for a campus ministry on their own. You can help impact your own child’s connection by encouraging them to log onto the Newman Connection and connect to the campus ministry at their college or university. This website will also give you information on the Catholic campus ministry, their Mass times, and some scheduled activities. Please make a difference in your child’s faith life in college; please take the time now to go to www.NewmanConnection.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 4:00 p.m. Tom Ridenour (Tom & Jean McCarty)SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:30 a.m. Dick Brusadin (Nick & Barb Armstrong) 10:00 a.m. Settima Susi (Les Susi) 11:30 a.m. Our ParishionersTUESDAY, MAY 19 5:30 p.m. Shirley Seeger (France Family)WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 8:30 a.m. Brian Henry (OLP Staff)THURSDAY, MAY 21 8:30 a.m. Dr. Edward Fox (Eleanor Fox)FRIDAY, MAY 22 8:30 a.m. Violet Panzone (Nicholas Panzone)SATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00 p.m. Dan Kramer (Vern & Evelyn Erwin)SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m. Msgr. James Ruef (OLP St. Vincent de Paul) 10:00 a.m. Floyd Denton (Brehm Family) 11:30 a.m. Our Parishioners

Diocesan Senior Citizen Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd at St Paul the Apostle in Westerville. Bishop Frederick Campbell will celebrate Mass at 10:30 followed by a luncheon. This annual event is a great opportunity to meet with seniors from around the diocese. Registration for the celebration is $10.00. To register, please send a check payable to the Office for Social Concerns, Catholic Diocese of Columbus, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus. For additional information, please call 241-2540 or email socmailbox@colsdioc.org. Please register by May 28th.

Catholic CemeteriesMemorial Day weekend office hours.Saturday, May 23, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sunday, May 24, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Monday, May 25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Military Services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph and Holy Cross and 12:00 at Resurrection Cemetery.Memorial Day Masses at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph, Mt. Calvary and Holy Cross and 1 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery.

99% Effective. 100% NaturalNatural Family Planning (NFP) methods are effective for postponing or achieving pregnancy and are completely natural – no pills, patches or devices. Learn more by attending a FREE first session of a diocesan NFP Class Series at a location near you. Register online at familylife.colsdioc.org or contact Dorie or Greg France at doriefrance@earthlink.net.