Our Lady Help of Christians Church 444 North Jasper Street, Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-432-9384 e-mail: OURLADYHLP@aol.com www.OLHCparish.net Fax: 610-782-9297 Rectory Rev. John S. Pendzick, M. Div., Pastor Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Confidential Telephone: (800) 791-9209 School Miss Mary Vanya, M. Ed,. Principal 934 Hanover Avenue, Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-433-1592 Fax: 610-434-7123 Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J. Telephone: (610) 289-8900, Ext. 222 Masses Saturday: 4:30pm Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am Domingo: 12:00 Misa en Español Monday: 5:30pm Tuesday - Saturday: 8:15am Holy Days: 7:00 pm eve of Holy Day 8:15am and 7:00pm Confession Saturday: 3:45pm - 4:15pm Anytime by Appointment Rectory Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Closed Fridays Music Ministry Rosanne Venditto Patricia Guditus Choir Director Cynthia Johnson Parish Membership New Parishioners are asked to register at the Parish Office (by appointment) as soon as possible so that you may participate more fully in the life of the parish. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so our records can be kept current. Rectory Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:45 - 1:15pm Memorials Upon the death of a loved one, please consider a memorial gift to the Parish. Your Loved one will be remembered in the monthly Mass which is celebrated for all who are enrolled in the Memorial Program. Bequests Please consider designating Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in your last will and testament so that the blessings the Lord has given you in your lifetime will continue to build up His Kingdom in the years to come. Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the First and Third Sundays of the Month after the 10:30am Mass. Please call the rectory to schedule a Baptism and to register for Baptismal Prep Class which is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Marriage Arrangements must be made with the Parish at least six months prior to the date of the Wedding. Sacraments to the Homebound Holy Communion is taken to the homebound each month by the Priest or Deacon and each Sunday by the Eucharistic Ministers. The Sacraments of the Sick is available anytime upon request. Please call the Parish office to make arrangements. October 18, 2014 October 19, 2014 World Mission Sunday World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. In 2014, World Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 19. Annually, World Mission Sunday is celebrated on the next-to-last Sunday in October. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is "an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world". Pope John Paul II has also spoken of the Propagation of the Faith's General Fund of support, calling this a "central fund of solidarity." In a message delivered on a recent World Mission Sunday, the Pope said: "The offerings that will be collected [on World Mission Sunday] are destined for a common fund of solidarity distributed, in the Pope's name, by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith among the missions and missionaries of the entire world." Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For this year’s World Mission Sunday celebration, we are focusing on the words from St. Matthew’s Gospel, “I Will Build My Church” (Matthew 16:18), highlighting the outreach of local churches through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away. The specific example we have chosen is of Bishop Wenceslao (Wens) Padilla, the first Bishop of Mongolia, and his fellow missionary priests from the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and their work among families and children in need, sharing God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace, while offering practical help – changing lives every day! Similar help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe. Your prayers and generous support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday directly benefit the mission church – places like Mongolia where the young church is growing, filled with zeal for the faith, but lacking resources for its outreach to families and those in need. Such support is a concrete way to “build our Church” – to deepen your relationship with Jesus by helping Bishop Wens and so many other missionaries around the world. #215 October 25, 2014 4:30 PM Adult Lectors: Euch. Ministers: Altar Servers: Youth Reader: October 26, 2014 8:00 AM Adult Lectors: Euch. Ministers: Altar Servers: Youth Reader: 10:30 AM Adult Lectors: Euch. Ministers: Altar Servers: Youth Reader: C. Buchman & Sr. M. Julius E. Curran & B. Potetz V. Mai, J. & K. Vu J. Vu N. Adams & H. Adams D. & L. Lopez K. & T. Schwab A. Schwab Sr. Charlene & T. Marquis-Belfield D. Simon & J. Enriquez A. Acosta, A. Carrasquilla & G. Angelone A. Abouafech Adoration: Wednesdays Join us every Wednesday anytime from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. Stop in to spend time with Our Lord. Join us for Evening Prayer & Benediction at 5 PM! Únase a nosotros los Miércoles a Cualquier hora, desde las 8:30 am hasta 5:00 pm para Adoración al Santísimo Sacramentó En la capilla. Visite a Nuestro Señor y únase a la Oración de la tarde y la Bendición del Santísimo a las 5:00pm GIFT CARD SALES Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”. When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization. The Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non-profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers. Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount. Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value. Scrip is ordered once a month, on the second Tuesday of the month. All paid orders must be to the rectory by the second Monday of the month. Orders can be dropped off at the rectory or in the collection basket. Checks can be made out to OLHC. The next order is due November 11th, 2014 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, ST PAUL OF THE CROSS 5:30 PM PARISHIONERS REQ. BY PASTOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 8:15 AM CLAIRE AHRENS REQ. BY ROSEMARIE & FAMILY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, ST. JOHN PAUL II 8:15 AM Abraham Simon REQ. BY SR. CHARLENE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, ST. JOHN OF CAPISTRANO 8:15 AM CATHERINE SCHREI REQ. BY JACK SCHREI FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, ST. ANTHONY MARY CLARET 8:15 AM JOHN WILLGRUBER REQ. BY LORRAINE WILLGRUBER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 8:15 AM MARY ANN DETWEILER REQ. BY JANE NAGLE & RICHARD MCDERMOTT & FAMILY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 30TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH 4:30 PM DICK PERKINS REQ. BY MAME & ROY FISHER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH 8:00 AM MARTHA ZEPPENFELT REQ. BY ELLEN GREGORINCI 10:30 AM THERESA UNGER REQ. BY SONS, DANIEL & JEFF 12:00 DE LA TARDE MISA EN ESPAÑOL HERMINIA SALDARRIAGA LA FAMILIA VANEGA Please pray for a priest a day:: Monday: Rev. Edward Connolly Tuesday: Rev. James Connolly Wednesday: Rev. John Conte Thursday: Rev. Msgr. Edward Coyle Friday: Most Rev. Edward Cullen Saturday: Rev. Joseph Currier Sunday: Rev. Harold Dagle Coming soon: Breakfast with Santa, December 6th, seats are limited. Tricky Trays, December 6th & 7th, we ask all families to get involved. Please call the rectory with any questions or for reservations, 610-432-9384 Diocese of Allentown News Cemetery Sunday Mass at Resurrection Cemetery on Saturday, October 25th, beginning at 10 a.m. in commemoration of Cemetery Sunday. In case of inclement weather, contact the Cemetery Office at 610-3953819 for details. Marriage: Growing in Love Together The Office of Marriage and Family Life Formation invites couples married 10 years or more to join us for a one day Marriage Enrichment Seminar which will address the joys and challenges of marriage such as: Rediscovering time together as a couple, Praying together, Empty-nesting, Relating to adult children, Caring for aging parents and more. The seminar will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Whitehall from 9:00AM to 2:00PM; light breakfast and lunch included. Cost is $24 per couple. Please register online at www.allentowndiocese.org/marriageenrichmentor call 610-289-8900 ext. 228 or email MFLF@allentowndiocese.org Deadline for registration : October 17, 2014 Spirit 2014 —“Challenging Men To Grow In Faith” The Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference will be held at DeSales University on Saturday November 15, 2014 from 9:00AM—5:00 PM. The day will include keynote addresses from national and local speakers, exhibits, and a vigil Mass with Bishop Barres. Registration fee is $30, with continental breakfast and lunch included. Traducciòn simultánea en Español de oradores está disponible. For more information and to register online, please visit www.cmfda.org or call 610-289-8900. Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at St. Francis of Assisi. You are cordially invited to our 3rd Annual Holiday Craft and Vendor event on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 801 N. 11th Street, Allentown, PA. We plan to offer a wide variety of items and services for our shoppers and our kitchen will be open. Your crafts or business would be a great addition to this event! Booths are still available, rental fee per space: $25 and a raffle gift or gift certificate for the Prize Auction. Additional table for your booth may be rented for $5. Register early—because we can accept only one consultant per direct sales company or franchise. Interested: Call Donna Gerancher at the Parish Center at 610-433-6102 or Wendy Olesak at 484-357-8103 or by email pamperedwendy2003@rcn.com. New “Faith and Spirits Series ”The Office of Adult Formation is hosting a new series called “Faith and Spirits”; an informal discussion on topics of our Catholic Faith. Part Two: Be Not Afraid: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory and Spiritual Warfare will be our second topic at The Works : Bldg. 24 (1109 Bern Rd. in Wyomissing) on October 27th presented by Fr. Rich Clement, Pastor of St. John Baptist LaSalle. This will be held from 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm and is open to adults of all ages. Come join us as we gather in an informal, relaxed setting to discuss our Catholic Faith. Bring a friend! Food and beverage are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.allentowndiocese.org/aff or email adultformation@allentowndiocese.org or call the Office at 610-289-8900 ext. 221. Hope to see you! Institute for Catechesis and Formation Course Offering —CAT II — Classroom Applications: For Catholic School teachers or Catechists who are working on the Master Catechist Certificate. Saturdays, October 11 and 18, 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM at three locations: Berks Catholic H.S., Marian H.S., and Bethlehem Catholic H.S. Tuesdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM at St. Margaret School, Reading. All courses are $30.00 each. To register, visitwww.allentowndiocese.org/icf or for questions e-mail adultformation@allentowndiocese.orgor call 610-289-8900 ext. 221. Theology on Tap: “Life & Dignity,” Series The third session in the 4-part Theology on Tap Speaker Series will be held on Monday, October 20th from 7 to 9 pm at The Works (1109 Bern Rd., Wyomissing). Rev. Phil Rodgers of St. Benedict Parish, Mohnton, will speak on “Dignity of the Persecuted; Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)”. This series is open to all young adults (ages 21 to 35); f or more information, visitwww.adoyyam.com or contact OYYAM at oyyam@allentowndiocese.org OLHC Pre--K will again be having a clothing drive. Please keep this in mind when you start your fall cleaning. The following items will be accepted and should be placed in large garbage bags: clean, usable and wearable clothing, men's, women's, and children's: also shoes, handbags, belts, scarves, ties, hats, household items such as bedding, curtains, tablecloths, towels and stuffed animals. Bags can be dropped off at the rectory 's back covered porch, between 8:30 and 2:30 starting Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd. If you have any questions, please call the Pre-K at 610-433-1450 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic School WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO BE ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL WHERE HE OR SHE IS ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT GOD EACH DAY AND DISCUSS THE FAITH? It is not too late to register your child for this school year. Scholarships are still available. Call the school office for details at 610-433-1592. The following items are needed to register: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate $100.00 registration fee Copy of report card Immunization records Thursday, October 23rd x Liturgy 8:15 A.M. Parents/family members asked to join us in worship. Christ is the reason for Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic School. UPCOMING EVENTS October 24 – O.L.H.C. School Walkathon with Early Dismissal at 12:15 P.M. Weekly Readings Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 The Sanctuary Lamp in our Church burns every week to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus. If you wish to have the Lamp burn in memory of a loved one, stop by the Parish Office to make arrangements. $10.00 requested donation, the memorial will be published in the Bulletin. In Memory of: Theresa Unger Requested by: Sons, Daniel & Jeff OLHC Seniors Group will meet at 1:30pm in the Old Fellowship Hall at St. Peters Church, 1933 Hanover Ave. The group is open to any senior (55 plus) who would like to enjoy fellowship, light refreshments, bingo and cards. Annual dues is $5.00. 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