2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

August 3, 2014 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of Peace

YCEA - Young Church Eucharistic Adoration is a night of prayer, praise, and worship within Eucharistic Adoration. The evening includes contemporary music chosen for the young church, opportunities for the sacrament of Confession, and fellowship. This is a great way for youth and young adults from different parishes and schools to gather with one heart and one voice.

Who: Anyone and Everyone What: Adoration and opportunity for Confession followed by refreshments Where: Our Lady of Peace Church 2401 West 38th Street, Erie When: Saturday, August 16th 7:00-9:00PM

YCEA is open to anyone, regardless of age. All are welcome, and families are encouraged to attend!

“The hidden treasure...is Jesus himself, the Kingdom in person. In the Sacred Host, he is present, the true treasure, always waiting for us. Only by adoring this presence do we learn how to receive him properly - we learn the reality of communion.” (Pope Benedict XVI, address to Religious and seminarians, Alotting, Germany, Sept. 11, 2006)

Have Your Kids Outgrown their OLP Uniforms?

Do you want to clean out the clutter in closets and drawers? We have the answer! Bring your clean gently used but still wearable uniforms and spirit wear to OLP.

Drop Off Days: Monday August 11, 2014

from 5:30-6:30PM Tuesday August 12, 2014

from 12:00-1:00PM OLP Gym Lobby

Annual Uniform Sale Wednesday, August 13th,

OLP Gym, from 6:30 to 8:00PM

The Knights of Columbus “Parish Project Day” for August will be on Saturday, August 16th, starting with Mass at 8:00AM, followed by a continental breakfast by the Rosary Society, and then project work from 9:00AM until noon.

Projects: TBA

There is a need for more volunteers, especially younger adults, to help.

This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for service hours. The work is not difficult, and the fellowship is great. The parents of students are always welcome.

More info: call Doug Fleming 836-1401

OLP Monthly Parish Project Day Saturday, August 16th

A Family Perspective The apostles were probably being practical when they asked Jesus to “dismiss the crowds” so they could go and buy food. Jesus knew there is always enough when we place our trust in the Father, even with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Trust is the bridge to miracles..

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA

Our Mission Statement: Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic Community of Faith called to proclaim the

greatness of the Lord through Worship, Service, Education and Ministry.

Parish Office Phone 814-833-7701

Fax 814-833-7702

Website www.olp.org

E-mail olp@olp.org

School 814-838-3548

Pre School 814-838-3886

Faith Formation Office 814-838-9983

Office Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Parish Pastoral Team Pastor

Rev. Glenn R. Whitman Parochial Vicar

Rev. David Renne Senior Associate

Rev. J. Thomas Dugan Permanent Deacons

Rev. Dr. Anthony Alleruzzo Rev. Mr. John Mang

School Principal Miss Mary Beth Ek

Advancement Director Mrs. Ashley Caldwell

Music/Liturgy Director Mr. Brian Kuzmin

Faith Formation Director Mrs. Tammie Mang

Office Manager Mr. Ron Erb

Office Secretary Mrs. Cynthia Berarducci

Pastoral Council President Mr. Garett Brugger

Finance Council Chairman Mr. Paul Vojtek

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the First & Third Sunday of each month, 11:00AM Mass & 12:30PM respectively. A mandatory preparation class for parents is available on these dates: 2014: Sept. 22, Nov. 17. Call the Parish office to register. Sacrament of Matrimony An appointment with a parish priest needs to be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. PreCana or Engagement Encounter is required. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 - 4:45PM or by appt. New Parishioners Welcome! Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or register online. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Anyone seeking information on becoming a Catholic or completing one’s initiation into the Catholic faith should call the Parish Office.

Grief Support Group The Grief Support Group meets weekly in the OLP

Social Room: Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:30PM

and/or Friday morning from 9:00 - 10:30AM,

for prayer, sharing, and support. A person may choose to attend either group.

Questions, please call the Church Office at 833-7701.

Church Cleaners for the Week of August 3rd:

Team 7: Sarah D. and family

Thank you to all those who are willing to help with this important ministry of keeping our church clean and beautiful.

THANK YOU!

We’re grateful to all who helped with the farewell reception for Father Ted after the 11:00 Mass Sunday. Chocolate frosted donuts with sprinkles seemed to be the food of choice for those under twelve years old.

Legion of Mary Rosary March

Saturday August 16th 12 noon to 2:00PM

Mass at Noon St. Casimir Church 629 Hess Avenue

Refreshments served following the event

Do you Have A Prayer Request? Prayer requests can be made to: Daytime: Doris, 864-5423 or Marge, 833-8837 Evening: Marge, 833-8837 or Chris 833-8017

MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, August 4, 2014 7:00AM Mary Petrus - Family 12:10PM William Ryan - Family TUESDAY, August 5, 2014 7:00AM James William Thompson - Wife 12:10PM Pasquale & Mary DiPaolo - Family WEDNESDAY, August 6, 2014 7:00AM Edward Vild - Wife & Family 12:10PM Egilio “Gido” Alo - Rose & Family THURSDAY, August 7, 2014 7:00AM Marge Ehrman - Family 12:10PM Pamela Clarke - Elaine Schwab FRIDAY, August 8, 2014 7:00AM Special Intention - Parishioner 12:10PM Paul & Mary Bires, Sr. - Granddaughter Joan & Frank SATURDAY, August 9, 2014 8:00AM Ann (Hamilton) Billak - Mom & Dad 5:00PM Clara Lapinsky - Bill & Rita Geiben SUNDAY, August 10, 2014 7:30AM Ronald Sculley - Richard & Linda DiRienzo 9:00AM Hank Starr - Wife & Family 11:00AM Norman Ketchel - Family 4:30PM Parishioners

Readings for the Week of August 3rd Monday: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 3, 2014

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED - Please pray for Rose George. May her family find hope and consolation through their faith in the resurrected Lord.

SANCTUARY LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of Chet Wawrzyniak - Fmaily.

CHAPEL LAMP - The lamp is burning this week in memory of David Donikowski - Lisa & Scott Huber.

10th Annual Memorial Butterfly

Release VNA Hospice

Services of Erie County invites you to

celebrate life, commemorate a special occasion, or remember those who have passed on. Wings

of Hope includes, music, inspirational messages, and a public reading of the names being

remembered. Your gift of $25 will benefit VNA Hospice Services. On August 3rd @ 1:00 pm, you can release your butterfly in Perry Square.

BANN II Michael Sakoian / Kelly Holland

BANN I Matthew Burkhardt / Blaire Porter

    

Members of the 31 Club agree to go to daily Mass on a particular day every month and offer that Mass for an increase of vocations to the Church. There is a great need for vocations in the Church today. One of the best ways to increase vocations is through prayer, and the greatest prayer we have is the holy sacrifice of the Mass.

Upcoming Mass commitments: Aug. 3: Sister Peggy, Linda D., Wilma M., Virginia S. Aug. 4: Arlene B., Connie F. Aug. 5: Ed B., Joyce K. Aug. 6: Maxine B., Denise & Michael G., Bernie H. Aug. 7: Margaret K. Aug. 8: Peggy C., Tim G., Pat H., Catilde M., Patricia P., Diane & Bill S., Jean V. Aug. 9: Ellie A., Elaine S.

If you would like to join the OLP 31 Club, please call Dave or Kathy Wayman at 454-8974. There are no dues and no meetings, only opportunities for grace and the satisfaction that comes from helping to fulfill a great need in the Church.

OLP 31 Club Praying for vocations every day of the year!

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ERIE, PA

From the Desk of Fr. Glenn “Send them away…you give them something” What a dialogue Jesus and the disciples are having today. Jesus is busy healing and the disciples are having hunger pangs, thinking about dinner. “Go and buy,” is the answer to crowd control as far as they are concerned; Jesus turns the tables on them inviting them to watch what he’s doing – giving without cost – and imitate it. It goes over their heads. They miss seeing the compassion that is at the root of his activity. He acts to relieve suffering, to satisfy hunger but the Twelve remain unconvinced. In addition, one could jump to the conclusion that they’ve already set aside the bread and fishes for themselves (after the crowd “goes to buy”). But for Jesus, that small basket of food is enough for the larger need.

If we share what we have, the hunger of all can be satisfied. I wonder what this might have to do with the root of all the international unrest we’ve observed the past few months. Could it be hunger for the basics? Could it be that there’s enough food in the world for everyone to have enough, if some didn’t have more than necessary? Is the disciples’ solution (“go and buy”) much like the one we come up with?

It would be my intention to offer a reflection on the scriptures or the season each week in the bulletin. Hopefully it will be of some spiritual and practical help for all of us, along with the Question of the Week. I’m delighted to be Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and plan on introducing myself at all Masses next weekend. This weekend I’ll be saying goodbye to parishioners at Saint Joseph in Sharon.

Over the past couple weeks, I’ve met staff, the daily Mass groups and talked with Fr. Ted. I’ve met the student receptionists, watched the pouring of the gym floor and the repairs to the concrete pads in the rectory courtyard. There’s no shortage of things going on here, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and join the rest of you in the life of this parish family. See you next week! Fr. Glenn Whitman

Cathedral Prep Football “Kick Off Classic”

The Cathedral Prep Boosters are holding their annual event to benefit the Prep football team. There will be food, fun, refreshments, and live music featuring “Bucket List.”

Saturday August 23 7:00 - 11:00PM Cathedral Prep Events Center

$10.00 Per Person

MUST BE 21 TO ENTER

Bring A Blanket

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 3, 2014

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Elementary (Grades K-5) Religious Ed classes begin September 14, 2014. Classes are in the OLP school from 10:30AM to 12:15PM. The parent meeting will be in the gym at 10:45AM. Students will be dismissed from the Cafeteria at 12:15PM.

Secondary (Grades 6-10) Religious Ed begins September 14, 2014. All students and parents are to meet in the church at 5:30PM. Students will be dismissed from the school at 7:30PM.

Confirmation (Grade 11) Formation begins September 21, 2014. All students and parents are to meet in the church at 6:00PM. Students will be dismissed from the school at 8:00PM.

There is a meeting for all Elementary and Secondary level Catechists on August 19, 2014 in the OLP Scout House at 6:30PM.

The complete calendar and all forms can be found on our website at www.olp.org under the Faith Formation tab. For more info please contact Tammie Mang, Faith Formation Director, at

838-9983, or tammie.mang@olp.org.

Men’s Picnic

Sponsored by the OLP Ushers Society

ALL men of the parish are invited! You do not have to be an Usher to attend

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

5:00PM

Held at the West Ridge Fireman’s Picnic Grove

Sterrettania & Grubb Rd

Dinner at 6PM / Catered by Serafins Beverages Games Raffles

Tickets $10.00 each See any Usher or the Church Office

for ticket purchase. Contact Paul Wickles at 838-7038

with any questions.

Chinese Auction Items Needed For the Men’s Picnic

If you have any items to donate please contact Paul Wickles, 814-838-7038.

Your item can also be picked up, if needed.

Save the Date!

Villa Maria Elementary’s Smile Mile

Saturday, September 13th

This is a 1-mile walk/run for children up to 14 years of age. Children and participating parents are encouraged to wear white as they will be

doused with color along the walk! There will be a children’s chalk walk, a DJ,

snacks, and more!

The event will take place rain or shine at VME--2551 West 8th St. Registration begins at 9:00AM and the walk/run will begin at 10:00AM. The cost is $20 per

child and $10 for any parent walking with a child. This includes a t-shirt. Registration forms are available at

www.vmelementary.com.

For more information contact the VME Development Office at 814.838.5451 x223 or at jessica.nelson@vmelementary.com.

Question of the Week Reading I: Isaiah 55:1-3.

(invitation to grace) Reading II: Romans 8:35, 37-39.

(indomitable love of Christ ) Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21.

(Jesus feeds five thousand) Question of the Week:

ADULT: To whom could you bring the assurance of Christ’s love this week?

CHILD: Jesus fed the crowds today. How does he offer you spiritual nourishment?

Our Lady of Peace Parish Membership Form Name ___________________________________________________ Phone __________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________ Zip ______________________________

Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to rectory.

CHECK ONE:

New Registration

Change of Address

Moving out of Parish

Want envelopes

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.

OLP Playhouse Reunion

It's been fifteen years since the start of the OLP Playhouse!

Those involved in the OLP Playhouse are invited to a get

together on August 9, 2014, at Putnam's house starting at 3:00PM.

Bring a favorite dish. The entree and beverages will be provided. Dinner at 6:00PM. Please RSVP via Facebook at “OLP Playhouse” or call 490-6043.

OLP Seniors Group

The OLP Seniors Group will meet for their Annual Summer Picnic on

Thursday, August 7th 12:00PM12:00PM Zuck ParkZuck Park

Rain or Shine

Reservations due to: Diane DeGroot

4011 Brookhollow Ct. Erie, PA 16506

Cost: $10 Make checks payable to OLP Seniors Bingo / Prizes

Call Nancy, 833-6294, for more information.

Come, enjoy good food, and good friends!

ERIE GIVES DAY

August 12, 2014

Support Our Lady of Peace Parish & School

Proceeds to benefit the Our Lady of Peace School Endowment Fund

Erie Gives is a wonderful opportunity for your donation to Our Lady of Peace Parish & School to do even more good. On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, between 8:00AM to 8:00PM EST a percentage match of your donation will expand your contribution to support OLP.

Please support Our Lady of Peace Parish & School on Erie Gives Day, Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

The Erie Community Foundation is sponsoring Erie Gives to help local nonprofit organizations raise funds needed for their various missions. The Erie Community Foundation will enhance each donor's gift by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit. The Foundation will divide a total of $200,000 ($100,000 provided by The Erie Community Foundation, $50,000 provided by GE Transportation, $25,000 from Erie Insurance, plus an additional $25,000 from Presque Isle Downs & Casino) among the participating nonprofits.

Your generous donation is tax-deductible and will be used towards the OLP endowment, established in 1990 with a principal of $11,528.96 through generous donations of OLP parishioners like yourselves. The funds were set aside to provide financial assistance to members of OLP parish in obtaining a Catholic education for their children.

LET US SHOW OUR SUPPORT TO THE 1990 FOUNDERS BY RAISING MORE THAN THE ENDOWMENT INCEPTION. OUR GOAL IS $12,000!

Thank you in advance for considering a gift to OLP through Erie Gives.

How Erie Gives WORKS

The Erie Gives Program started in 2011, and has been a huge success for many non-profit organizations throughout Erie County. Here is how Erie Gives works.

Day and Time: The event takes place on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Donors have a 12 hour window between hours of 8:00AM to 8:00PM EST to donate to your favorite non-profit organizations.

Gift Amount: The minimum gift is $25.00. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give.

Credit Cards: Only Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The Erie Community Foundation does not receive any fees. (Sorry, Visa and MasterCard gift cards will not be accepted.)

Prorated Match: The Erie Community Foundation will enhance each donor’s gift by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit. The Foundation will divide a total of $200,000 ($100,000 provided by The Erie Community Foundation, $50,000 provided by GE Transportation, $25,000 from Erie Insurance, and $25,000 from Presque Isle Downs & Casino) among the participating nonprofits. The more a nonprofit raises the more of the $200,000 the nonprofit will receive.

Your Receipt: You will receive an email receipt of your gift; please retain it for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organizations.

When will the Nonprofit receive your donation: The organizations will receive your donation plus The Erie Community Foundation’s prorated match within two to four weeks of Erie Gives.