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 9‒12.

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.

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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

PARISH DIRECTORY

Parish Office ........... 724-375-7626

School ..................... 724-375-7565

Religious Ed./CCD . 724-378-8020

Sister Margie ........... 724-375-7626

Erin Ungarean ......... 724-375-7626

Kohler Hall Rentals 724-375-7626

Church Website ........www.olof.us

School Website

www.ourladyoffatimahopewell.org

Churchemail…olofo1@yahoo.com

St Vincent de Paul Helplines

Food ..................... 724-407-3055

Other Necessities . 724-407-3375

Diocesan Hotline for Abuse:

1-888-808-1235

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m.

PARISH NEWS

Christian Mothers News Our April meeting will be on Monday, April 9th, beginning with Mass at 6:00 PM, followed by a meeting in Kohler Hall. Officers and May Queen will be elected. The May Crowning Service and Installation of Officers is Sunday, May 20, in church after the 11:00 AM Mass. A Luncheon will follow at Shadow Lakes. All are welcome to join us.

Divine Mercy Novena

Easter Sunday novena prayers will be said privately, but communal recitation will continue throughout Easter Week following the 9:30 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday, and after the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday, April 7th. On Sunday afternoon, April 8, at 3 p.m. we will celebrate the Divine Mercy at Our Lady of Fatima with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, including the chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction. All are welcome.

Annual Spring Wing Fling

Please join us at St Titus Parish for a fun evening of fellowship, dancing & contests on Saturday, April 14th at our 4th Annual Spring Wing Fling.

We will be having a Wing Sauce Contest again this year. We had some very tasty competition last year, are you willing to accept the challenge? If so, we recommend entering about a quart size portion. There will also be some other games of chance/raffles available. Cost is $20.00 per person (21yrs. & over) and includes Wings, Fries, Onion Rings, Veggies, Dessert, Beer, Pop & Water (BYOB). Tickets will be available before and after weekend Mass. Tables of 8 may be reserved for block ticket purchase. The Cassidy Social Committee is sponsoring the event. If anyone is interested in being involved in the committee, has questions, or would like to help sell tickets please contact Rick Nawoczynski 724-378-0598 or Chris Colalella 724-375-8002.

Little Sisters of the Poor Collection April 7th and 8th

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be with us after all Masses collecting to enable them to continue the work of their foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, in caring for the elderly poor at their home on Benton Avenue in Pittsburgh. They are counting on your continued support.

Eucharistic Adoration

On Friday, April 6th, 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.

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PARISH NEWS

Easter Blessing of Families This afternoon, Bishop David Zubik together with his brothers Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid and Retired Auxiliary Bishop William Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to the Annual Blessing of Families at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops as they also

take the opportunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us.

Flea Market

Our annual Our Lady of Fatima Gigantic Flea Market will take place the weekends of July 7th & 8th and July 14th & 15th. Specific times we will be open will be announced at a later date. We will begin accepting donations on Tuesday, June 12th in Kohler Hall. Watch future bulletins for specific days and times. Please keep us in mind for any items you find during your spring cleaning and reorganizing (we will be unable to accept TV’s, Computer Monitors, Baby Cribs and Baby Car Seats this year). We are in particular need of volunteers for the collection days as well as for each day we will be open. Any amount of time and assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help or have any questions, please call Eileen at 724-375-2140, Donna at 724-378-3093, or Mary at 724-378-1845.

Want to Learn about the Diaconate? Four information sessions are scheduled for men from parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh who are interested in learning about the ministry of deacons, their service to the Church, and the qualifications for admission to the next class of the Deacon Formation Program. All sessions will take place in Domenec Hall at Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205: * Monday, April 9 – 7 to 9 p.m. * Saturday, April 14 – 9 to 11 a.m. * Wednesday, April 18 – 7 to 9 p.m. * Wednesday, April 25 – 7 to 9 p.m. No registration is needed. Wives of prospective applicants are encouraged to attend. Questions may be directed to deacons@diopitt.org or 412-456-3124.

Baby Bottle Campaign Thank you for your participation in the baby bottle campaign! There are baby bottle collection bins available next to the Holy Water Fonts near the vestibule. Please return your baby bottles by Divine Mercy Sunday and thanks again! Enjoy a trip to The Meadows.

The Nifty 50’s Plus Club of Our

Lady of Fatima is planning a trip to

The Meadows on Thursday, April

19th. The bus will leave the

Hopewell Shopping Center (behind

Hallmark) at 9 am, and return at

approximately 5 pm. The cost is

$25 per person; payment is due

April 4th. The fee includes bus

fare, driver’s tip, $20 in slot play,

and $5 food allowance. For

reservations call George Ann

Paladino, 724-378-4087. A valid

ID is required.

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MEMORAIL FLOWERS

M/M Louis Absey, M/M Steve Galovich,

Kathy Galovich Pflug (M/M Eli Absey)

Alex & Elizabeth Vallese, Parents of Ida

Adkins (Mrs James P Adkins)

Steve & Barbara Agich, Mary Carver,

Paul & Jennie Mann (Joanne Agich)

Bill Arnold, & Deceased Members of the

Avolio Family (Rose Arnold)

Andy & Lorena Jodikinos

(Ms Tracy Barnabi)

Patricia Baron (Richard Baron)

Bob, Betty, Karl & Sue Bartel

(Fr. Martin Bartel, OSB)

Deceased Members of Battista and Pal-

ombo Families (Mrs Dahlia Battista)

M/M Mike Bellock & M/M John Yager

& Daughter Renee

(M/M Richard Bellock)

Deceased Family Members

(M/M Alex Belvis)

Deceased Biem & Miazgowicz Family

Members (Sheryl & Bob Biem)

Henry J Gebhardt Jr (M/M Timothy Bell)

Frank Bombiani Sr., Guy, Rose & Vincent

Palermo (Wife and Family)

Linda Borghi (Mr. Mike Borghi)

Mr & Mrs Robert Harper, Mr & Mrs Ed-

ward Borowsky (M/M Joseph Borowsky)

Abe & Marge Palsa, Mike Goss & Mari-

lyn Huber (Ms Marlene Boser)

Bott/Trembath Families

(Mrs Carolyn Bott)

Deceased Members of Bozym & McGow-

an Families (M/M Daniel Bozym)

Brennan, Cerne and Falk Families

(M/M Thomas Brennan)

Robert, Mary & Joe Breznai, Bronko &

Mary Bielich (Mrs Diane Breznai)

Andrew & Sophia Langton, John & Su-

sanna Buday (M/M Paul Buday)

John & Rose Vas, Rose Marie Hall, Mike

& Marcella Gasper (Mrs Helen Budkey)

Michael Buonaiuto, Father, Grandfather,

Constance Nestor, Grandma, Great

Grandma (M/M Giacomo Buonaiuto)

Deceased Loved Ones of the Buono &

Pallante Families (Joe & Marian Buono)

Elaine, Mary & Joseph Bubonic, George

Caffro, Genevieve & John Sterdis,

(M/M Brian Caffro & Bill Bubonic)

Cookie Candelmo (Wife, Mayvon)

Chuck & Dolores Catley, John & Julia

Walko (M/M Bill Catley)

Richard Caton & McCoy Family

(Mrs. Shirley Caton)

Mr & Mrs Russell Franceski, Mr & Mrs

Arthur Chimile Sr. (M/M Arthur Chimile)

Marvin & Frances Ebbert

(Daughter, Patty Churovia)

Deceased Parents of John & Rose Cin-

drich, M/M Joseph Cindrich & M/M Car-

lo Uccellini (M/M John Cindrich)

Deceased of the Kurty/Clemens Family

(Clara, Dan & Kimberly)

Stephan Avedikian (Clemens Family)

Steve & Amalia Babish, John Cogis, Aunt

Maratha (Mrs Helen Cogis)

All My Deceased Loved Ones

(Janet Colalella)

Pietro Colonna (Dilia Colonna & Family)

Al Condron (Wife & Children)

Joann Costo & Jackie Vass

(Charolet & Tom Costo)

Clara, John & Donald Gutierrez, Pietro

D’Amico Family,

Daniel Castaldi (M/M Anthony D’Amico)

Attilio & Elisa D’Eramo

(Dan D’Eramo & Family)

John & Eva D’Orazio, Frank, Julia & Ann

DiNardo (M/M Anthony D’Orazio)

John, Julia, John M. & Rich Bayus

(Ms Marianne Davidson)

Charles Delisio Family & Wm Cercone

Family (Mrs Donna Delisio)

Anthony & Anita Piccirilli, Sam & Mary

DelTondo, Dan & Dora Brash, Luigi &

Maria Belli (M/M Joseph DelTondo)

Michael Demich, Terry Wheeler

(Mrs Florence Demich)

Wm Dimitrakis, Casoli & Dimitrakis Fa-

milies, Mike & Mamie Mitrovich,

Robert Casoli (Mrs Eleanor Dimitrakis)

Anthony DiVito, Egidio &

Fioretta DiVito (Maria DiVito)

Husband, Frank DiVito, Deceased Mem-

bers of DiVito & Marchionda Families

(Mrs Olive DiVito)

Deceased Raupp & Domitrovich Family

Members (M/M Anthony Domitrovich)

Milton Ebbert (Family)

Don & Bobby Evanochko

(Carolyn Evanochko)

David S Fath (Claudia M Fath)

Drax, Paul & Parker Felton, Betty & An-

thony Coual (Mrs Dorothy Felton)

Jason Ford, Raymond Ratajczak

(Mrs Sharon Ford)

Harry & Ann Reynolds, Marge Reynolds

(Judy & Dave Fulton)

John & Anna Goberish, Dewey & Stella

Cain (John & Shirley Goberish)

Homer Havko Sr & Raymond & Alice

Goodman Sr. (M/M Raymond Goodman)

Tommaso Graziani (Love, Ann, Marco,

Marcello, Santino & Sergio)

Our Parents (M/M John Griffin)

Rosalind Mozena, Lawrence & Lillian

Guenin (Kevin & Carla Guenin)

Deceased Members of the Hallisey & Fer-

rari Families (M/M William Hallisey)

Larry Hanrahan, (Wife, Diane)

Edward P Haney Jr. (Mrs. Carol Haney)

Angelo & Anna Marie Ricci, Michael &

Mary Harb, Maryann Harb Darroch

(M/M Anthony Harb)

Lee & Pat Haushalter

(Ms Susan Haushalter)

Deceased Members of Hayden and Guer-

rieri Families (Mrs Joan Hayden)

Christian & Herdt Families (Jean Herdt)

Mary Louise, Rudy Hiber

(Mr. Rudolph Hiber)

Ray, Mary & Michael Hickman, M/M

James Rinaldi (Gary Hickman)

Mark Hoegerl

(Wife Tina, Children, Nicole & James)

Deceased Harvey & Homol Family Mem-

bers (M/M Ted Homol Jr)

Husband, Bill Hoover and Members of the

Rubino and Hoover Families

(Mrs Yolanda Hoover)

Husband, Vernon Houston Sr., Sister,

Anna Mae Evanochko

(Mrs Catherine Houston)

Deceased Members of the Janicki and

Thornburg Families (M/M John Janicki)

Jan & Fee Janicki, Adriana Opsatnik

(M/M Richard Janicki)

Parents and Grandparents

(Joseph A & Annie Ruth Jezewski)

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AROUND THE DIOCESE AND COMMUNITY

Open House at St. Vincent College

High school juniors or seniors and their families are invited to a Get Acquainted Day Open House at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, on Sunday, April 22. The event will begin with registration and brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Fred M. Rogers Center and will conclude at 3 p.m. The presentations will include an introduction to Saint Vincent College and a student panel. Find out more about this top-ranked Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college. Listen to financial aid and admission presentations, meet faculty, administrators and coaches and take a campus tour. For information or reservations, phone 1-800-782-5549, e-mail admission@stvincent.edu or register online at http://www.stvincent.edu. Additional Get Acquainted Day Open Houses will take place on Saturday, June 16; Saturday, July 21; and Saturday, Aug. 18. The events will begin with registration and breakfast buffet from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and will conclude at noon. Parishioners are entitled to a $2,000 annual Benedictine Pastors Scholarship. See Fr. Martin for details.

Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Parenting Programs

Through the Pregnancy and Parenting Program, Catholic Charities offers supportive services to women who may find themselves in a crisis pregnancy, or to new mothers and fathers as they contend with the transitions surrounding the arrival of each new life. Support takes many forms—baby items, supportive counseling, life skills, and education are but a few ways we help women and their infants. The Pregnancy and Parenting Program is a completely free service that is offered until the unborn child is one year of age. All clients will receive free items at each visit. All baby items are based upon donations. Services are offered to all individuals regardless of religious affiliation, race, marital status, sex, age or socio-economic status. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to phone our office at 724-775-0758.

Blue Grass Benefit Concert

On Friday, April 27 at Synod Hall in Oakland, Catholic Charities will host the 20th Annual Bluegrass Benefit Concert for St. Joseph House of Hospitality. After a light buffet-style meal and beer sampling with Rivertowne Brewing Company at 5:45 pm, bluegrass fans will be entertained by a talented lineup of local bands including Allegheny Drifters, Black Diamond,

Echo Valley, Fern Hollow, and Lonesome Lost & Foggy. Ticket donations are $20 and can be purchased at the door. See Catholic Charities’ website, www.ccpgh.org, for information about how to purchase advance tickets. Proceeds benefit St. Joseph House of Hospitality, a program of Catholic Charities that provides transitional and permanent housing for older men who have�risked or experienced homelessness.

Life Line Screening

On Friday April 13th The First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Rd., will have Life Line Screening in their Fellowship Hall. They will be completing health assessments including Carotid Artery Screening and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment, and even a Heart Rhythm Screening, plus many more. Yes there is a fee to participate. Pre-registration is required as there are only so many slots available per hour. Registration can be completed by calling 1-888-653-6450

OLSH Summer Camps

From science to volleyball, there is something for everyone in grades K-12 at OLSH this summer! Join us for vacation bible school, cross country training, Notre Dame’s Center for STEM Education chemistry camp, and more. Explore your options on our website at www.olsh.org/apps/pages/summercamp, or call/email for more information at (412) 262-3300 or jsellman@olsh.org.

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Easter Welcome

In a spirit of great joy Our Lady of Fatima welcomes into the Church through the waters of Baptism James Psomas and Russ Spike; and welcomes into full Communion Katie Boff, Chelsea Guthrie, Lilli Stoll, and Noah Stoll. These folks have been journeying with us in the RCIA classes this year and were accepted into the faith through the Easter Sacraments at this year’s Easter Vigil. We give thanks to God for their gift of faith and the many blessings they bring to God’s Church.

An Easter Thank You

Thank you to all who helped decorate the church foe Holy Week and Easter. Your help and is greatly appreciated. The Church looked beautiful. Many thanks!

EASTER BLESSINGS

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John went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trou-ble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody un-der it. I'm going crazy!"

"Just put yourself in my hands for one year," said the shrink. "Come talk to me three times a week, and we should be able to get rid of those fears."

"How much do you charge?"

"Eighty dollars per visit," replied the doctor.

"I'll sleep on it," said John.

Six months later the doctor met John on the street. "Why didn't you ever come to see about those fears you were hav-

ing?" asked the psychiatrist.

"Well eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! My friend Joe cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money went and bought me a new pickup!"

"Is that so?! And how, may I ask, did Joe cure you?"

"He told me to cut the legs off the bed! Nobody's under there now!!"

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Q: What do you call a pig with three eyes?

A: Piiig

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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

MONDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 7:00 pm…………………………...Substance Abuse Support Ministry - FH

TUESDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 1:00 pm………………………………………………Threads of Love - UR 7:00 pm………………………………………………Ultreya Meeting - FH

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 1:00 pm…………………………………………….....Nifty Fifty Plus - KH 7:00 pm……………………………………………………….....RCIA - FH

THURSDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 10:00 am ......................................................................... Faith Sharing - FH 10:00 am…………………………………………………....Symbolon - UR 7:30 pm……………………………… ...Knights of Columbus Mtg. - UR

FRIDAY 9:30 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 10:00 am……………………………………………………….....Adoration 1:00 pm………………………………………………………....Benediction 7:00 pm…………………………………...….....Young Adult Ultreya - FH

SATURDAY 9:00 am .................................................................................................. Mass Divine Mercy Novena 9:00 am………………………………………………………...Ultreya - FH 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 9:30 am………………………………………....Religious Education - Café 3:00 pm………………………..…Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction 7:00 pm…………………………………………………..Youth Group - FH

PARISH CALENDAR

APRIL 1-8

KH-William Kohler Hall • FH-Fatima House • UR-Upper Room

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MASS INTENTIONS APRIL 2 - APRIL 8

MONDAY - APRIL 2

TW 9:30 am †Joseph Palombo Sr. (Berni Rubottom)

TUESDAY - APRIL 3

PH 9:30 am †Jack Ferri (M/M Teobaldo DeSantis)

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 4

MB 9:30 am †John Sherba (Family)

THURSDAY - APRIL 5

RA 9:30 am †Frances Komoroski (John & Loretta Griffin)

FRIDAY - APRIL 6

MB 9:30 am †Roberta Powers

(Great-Grandaughters, Kellie & Kendalyn)

SATURDAY - APRIL 7

RA 9 am †Terry Demich Wheeler (Brenda Kostial)

PH 5 pm †Caitlyn Papsan (Family)

NEXT SUNDAY - APRIL 8

8:30 am †Deceased of Zemba & Sharps Families

(M/M Michael Sharps)

11:00 am †Dave Fath (Wife, Claudia)

MEMORIAL

VOTIVE LIGHTS

The votive lights this week are

burning in memory of:

Walter Kiec

Readings for the Week

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or Lk 24:13-35

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15

Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn

RECENTLY DECEASED Please pray for those who recently died:

Deepest Sympathy to the family of †Walter Kiec. 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