This Week at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Monday
April 6
Tuesday
April 7
Wednesday
April 8
Thursday
April 9
Friday
April 10
Saturday
April 11
Sunday
April 12
Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps 16:1-2a,5,7-11; Mt 28:8-15
7:00 a.m. Mass – Sabatino & Nicholas Della Rova by Anna Clauser
Ken Rozelsky by wife Geri
7:00 p.m. – Rosary in church
7:00 p.m. – Pre-Jordan in hall classroom
Readings: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22; Jn 20:11-18
7:00 a.m. Mass – Malfalda Amato by Rosaria Sano
Elaine Dillow by Anita
7:30 p.m. – Bible Study in parish hall
Readings: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Lk 24:13-35
7:00 a.m. Mass – Dolly Farina by Katie Peck
Carmine Menna by Ralph & Barbara Buonomo
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. – Grace Notes practice in church
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Adult Choir practice in church
Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab,5-9; Lk 24:35-48
7:00 p.m. Mass – Angela & Angelo Gazzillo by sons Vince & Pat
Mary Ellen Nagle by Nick Vietri
Readings: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2,4,22-27a; Jn 21:1-14
7:00 a.m. Mass – Barbara Judkins by Lou & Betty Filippone
Readings: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1,14-15ab,16-21; Mk 16:9-15
7:00 a.m. Mass – In Thanksgiving for Maryann & Dennis Conway’s 45th wedding
anniversary
Ann Vietri by Harry & Cheryl Proudfoot
5:00 p.m. Mass – Daulton David Pointek by great grandparents Stanley & Mary Pointek
Kenneth Spotts by Julia Spotts & Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Richard Stoughton, Martin Louie &
Pat Trolio
Lector: Tina DeLiberato
Altar Servers: Joseph Fullam & Emily Shaw
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4,13-15,22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
8:30 a.m. Mass – Anna Ficca by Tom & Karen Ficca
Bill Lees, Jr. by wife Elisa
Betty Vietri by the Sodality
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fred Kerr, Emmabell Guiseppe,
Yvonne Macario & John Simon (Choir)
Lectors: Eileen Coxson & Tom Leicht
Altar Servers: Arden McErlean & Tristan McErlean
Music Ministry: Adult Choir
10:00 a.m. Mass - Dolores Farina by Patricia, Steven & Brett Hooven
Louis Muzii, Jr. by the Muzii Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fred Kerr, Barbara Pattock & Justin Staub
Lectors: Alex Seeker & Mike Walker
Altar Servers: Matt Hampson & Harrison Jonik
Music Ministry: Children’s Choir
11:30 a.m. Mass – John & Rita Gazerro by the Family
Joe Guerrera by Pat Trolio & Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Matt Gomba, Melanie Gomba & Joanne Reagan
Lector: Amy McFarland
Altar Servers: Tyler Hershey & Abbey McFarland
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PARISH NEWS
ALLELUIA – REJOICE – HE IS RISEN
He is Risen, indeed! Easter blessings to one and all!
In the spirit of Easter joy and hope, and united as
God’s family here at OLR, special thanks and words
of appreciation go out to everyone who had any part
in helping us celebrate Holy Week and Easter in such
inspirational and uplifting ways. Your help made
our celebration truly a worthy reflection of God’s
love at work in our midst. God can be no less than
pleased, and without doubt, will return to you the
blessing that you are for our parish!
MARY’S TEA
The final planning for Mary’s Tea will be held on
April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Anyone
interested in helping with this event is invited to
attend. If you cannot attend but wish to help, contact
Debbie Gottshall at [email protected] or
Ann Nagle at 610-383-4847.
APPRECIATION
We would like to thank the Jr. CYO and Teen Life
groups for hosting the Easter Egg Hunt last weekend.
There were plenty of smiles and all the children had a
wonderful time!
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The next meeting for the Holy Name Society will be
held next Sunday, April 12th beginning with the
rosary at 6:45 p.m.
A special thanks to all the Bakers of OLR for
donating such delicious goodies to the Bake Sale and
those that volunteered to work at the Bake Sale last
weekend. We truly appreciate all your hard work!
The Sodality would also like to thank all those that
supported the fundraiser.
EASTER FLOWERS
A booklet containing the list of donors and their
intentions for the decorations used during this Easter
Season can be found on the entrance tables in church.
Thank you for your help in decorating our church so
beautifully!!
MAY DAY
Our annual May Day Procession to honor the
Blessed Virgin Mary will be held Sunday, May 3rd at
12:15 p.m. All our parishioners are urged to
participate in this traditional observance in honor of
our Lady. Sodality members, Holy Name Society
members, all the Altar Servers (vested), all the
children in our PREP program (3 year nursery to 12th
grade) or attending Catholic schools and this years’
Communion and Confirmation class (in robes) are
strongly encouraged to participate. We hope to see
all the members of the parish for the procession and
the crowning of Mary’s statue.
MONDAY ROSARY
All are invited to join us at 7:00 p.m. We will be
praying the Luminous Mysteries.
SODALITY
The Sodality meeting will feature a Covered Dish
Dinner on Tuesday, April 14th in the parish hall. The
main meat entrée and drinks will be provided. Side
dishes and desserts will be needed. The nomination
of officers will also be held at this meeting.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Registration forms for new Altar Servers are
available on the bulletin boards at the church
entranceways. Any parish child (4th grade or above)
who would like to offer their service to God and our
parish in this special ministry, is invited to take one
of these forms, fill in the necessary information and
return it to Father Brennan no later than April 15th.
PRE-JORDAN
Parents and godparents presenting a child for
Baptism need to attend a preparation class in order
to be properly informed about the meaning of the
Sacrament of Baptism. The next class will be held
on Monday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the last
classroom in the parish hall. To register, call Mrs.
Coxson at 610-384-5560.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not assume any date for
baptism before confirming the date with Father
Brennan. Before any date is finalized, all forms and
eligibility letters need to be delivered to the rectory.
PREP NEWS
The PREP program will end with the children
attending the May Procession on Sunday, May 3rd.
The PREP students will sit as a class at the 11:30
a.m. Mass. The First Communion and Confirmation
classes should wear their sacramental robes. This is
the last PREP class for the year.
Registration forms for 2015-2016 PREP classes will
be available next Sunday on all the tables at the
Church entranceways. Please register early, as this
enables us to obtain books and supplies in plenty of
time. Early registration needs to be submitted by
July 1st. Registrations received after July 1st will
incur a late fee. The reason being that it will then
cost us more to get needed supplies for your children.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Parents who are anticipating their children receiving
First
Penance,
First
Communion
and/or
Confirmation this coming school year should keep
an eye on the parish Sunday bulletin for information
on parents’ meetings, children’s enrollment and
other information regarding the celebrations for
these Sacraments.
This year’s program has been a smooth and terrific
year. If anyone is interested in volunteering for our
next year’s program, please call our PREP directors,
Paul Friel (610-857-9091) or Jackie Townsley (610384-4482).
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
There will be a practice for First Holy Communion
on Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. Please meet in
the hall at 8:45 a.m.
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on
Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. The children are to
report to the hall by 9:30 a.m.
All necessary paperwork is due to the rectory as soon
as possible.
ROSARY CAFE
Rosary Café will be serving coffee, tea and
conversation on Sunday, April 19th from 9:00 to
11:15 a.m. in the church hall. All are invited to take
advantage of this great opportunity to mingle, chat
and enjoy a cup before heading home.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Everyone is invited to join in the all-day Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament which is offered on the last
Monday of each month. Our next Eucharistic
Adoration will be held on Monday, April 27th. The
Blessed Sacrament is exposed after the 7:00 a.m.
Mass and will remain exposed for adoration until 7:30
p.m. The Rosary will be prayed in common at 7:00
p.m. followed by the St. Jude Novena and Benediction
at 7:30 p.m.
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Merle Burns, Frank Carnuccio, Michael Costello,
Raye D’Andrea, David Dicksen, Loretta Englerth,
Brian Hall, Linda Little, Josie Manetta, Margaret
Marblo, John McCaffrey, Claire McVeigh, Michael
Mullen, Chris Murray, Sonny Piscoglio, Helen
Reddick, Tom Reddick, Bob Reymos, Jean Reymos,
Catherine Rice, Mary Riley, Anthony Rizzo, Sr.,
Joan Ruffing, Jillian Schrotberger, Julie Spotts,
Alice Tague, Rob Teti and Hedy Tranchitella.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
The next “Movie Night” for all children of Our Lady
of the Rosary parish and Holy Rosary Early Learning
Center will be held on Friday, April 17th in the parish
hall. Dinner (pizza) will be served at 6:00 p.m. and
the movie presentation at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $20
for dinner and a movie or $10 per child for just the
movie; $50 per family. Bring the children in their
pajamas with their sleeping bags and pillows to enjoy
the evening. Enjoy a night out while your children
are too. Friends are welcome. Children do not need
to be Holy Rosary students. All proceeds benefit the
Early Learning Center.
BEEF & BYTES BENEFIT
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary
School will host its first Beef & Bytes on Friday,
April 17th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. All proceeds will
go towards the second floor technology center.
Tickets are $25. There will be live music with the
Mission Street Band and a 50/50 raffle. For more
information or to order tickets, call 610-384-5961.
Pray for our
Military!
Mary’s Tea
th
April 26
1:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
The Sodality of Our Lady of the Rosary is holding a
Mary’s Tea - a day of fellowship, song, prayer, lunch, and, of
course, tea!!
Women and girls are invited to enjoy this event. This year,
we are encouraging participants to wear spring or summer hats,
as well as, bringing their own tea cups.
Don’t procrastinate, only 120 tickets are available and
walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Tickets for women are $10
and girls ages 12 and under are $5.
Tickets can be ordered with Debbie Gottshall at 484-6393807 or [email protected]. No tickets will be sold
after April 19th.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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