OUR LADY OF CHARITY
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
BROOKHAVEN, PENNSYLVANIA
Parish and Mailing Address: 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Telephone: 610-872-6192 Fax: 610-872-1120
Parish Website: www.olcbrookhaven.org
Parish Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Office: 484-844-9160 Email: [email protected]
Dominican Sisters at OLC Convent: 245 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA
Telephone: 610-874-0172
Mass Schedule:
Our Lady of Charity, Pray for Us
PASTOR
Rev. Brian A. Izzo
(Email: [email protected])
I N R ESIDENCE
Rev. Richard C. Williams
Pastor Emeritus, St. Thomas the Apostle,
Chester Heights
PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER
Mr. Jerry Esterson
(Email: [email protected])
PARISH SECRETARY
Mrs. Joan Boyle
(Email: [email protected])
DIR. OF R ELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PARISH ADULT FAITH COOR.
Mrs. Eileen Wilson
Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:15 pm — Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (on the actual day)
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day: 9:00 a.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Mass
Confession:
Saturdays: 7:30 to 8 a.m.; 4:15 to 5 p.m.; and other times by appointment.
Baptism:
The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated on the First and Third Sundays of each month at
Noon. Please call the Rectory and speak to the parish priest to register. First-time parents and
godparents are expected to attend a pre-baptismal formation session, which is offered on the second Sunday of the month in the Church after the 10:30 a.m. Mass as needed,. To register for session, please call parish secretary before first Friday of each month.
Marriage:
Couples planning to be married should contact the Rectory at least 6 months in advance of the
intended wedding date. Attendance at a Marriage Preparation program is required in accord with
Archdiocesan Policy.
(Email: [email protected])
Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion:
PARISH M USIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Pete McLaughlin
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT COOR.
M ISS JESSICA DUBOIS
Email: [email protected]
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
The Rectory is open for business
Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays are by previously arranged
appointment only.
Please call in advance for
Registration appointments or Letters of Eligibility.
The parish priests are happy to assist anyone who wishes to receive the anointing of the sick, or to
receive Holy Communion. Special Ministers of Holy Communion also assist in taking Holy Communion to those parishioners who are unable to get to Mass. For more information, kindly call the
Rectory.
Catholic School Policy
School-aged children of OLC attend may attend either Holy Family Regional Catholic School in
Aston or Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic School in Swarthmore. Our Parish does subsidize
Catholic education for all parishioners of OLC who are active and contributing members of the
Parish. Please note: Since our Parish School closed abruptly in June 2011, our school families began attending several Catholic elementary schools in the area. In fairness to those children currently attending the other schools, however, we will consider them “grandfathered” and continue
to subsidize their education in accordance with the policy about attendance and parish support.
Children who attend Public School are requested to register in our PREP Program beginning in
first grade to seventh grade. PREP meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May from 6:30
to 7:45p.m. There is a minimal tuition request to defray costs of the materials. No one is denied
access to PREP because of an inability to pay.
Our New Parish Mission Statement
We, the members of Our Lady of Charity Catholic Church, are devoted to building the Kingdom of God in our
neighborhoods. Relying on the example of Mary, the first and best disciple, and our parish Patroness, we strive to encourage and promote discipleship by making her Son Jesus present to all through Word, Sacrament, love and service.
November 2, 2014
November 2, 2014 Commemoration of All Souls
November is the Month of the Holy Souls
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them (Psalm) A hymn, O
God, becomes from Thee in Zion; and a vow shall be paid to Thee in Jerusalem: hear my prayer;
all flesh shall come to Thee. Eternal rest give unto Them…Absolve, O’ Lord, the souls of all the
faithful departed from every bond of sin. And by the help of Thy grace may they be enabled to
escape the avenging judgment And enjoy the bliss of everlasting light.
ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY,
5:15 p.m.
SUNDAY,
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
MONDAY,
8:00 a.m.
TUESDAY,
8:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY,
8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY,
8:00 a.m.
FRIDAY,
8:00 a.m.
SATURDAY,
8:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
All Souls
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
All Souls, in particular those
Enrolled in our Memorial
Society
All Souls, in particular the
Deceased Members of OLC
Parish during the last year
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Nate and James Mirigliani
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
5:15 p.m.
SUNDAY,
Sandy Quattro
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
10:30 a.m.
James S. Canavan
COLLECTION TOTALS
Sunday, October 26
$8,565
Number of Envelopes returned:
317
Number Attending Masses:
550
Thank you for your generosity!
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Anna Donnelly
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Catherine Foster
46th Anniversary
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Jennie and Anthony
DeFrank
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Luigi DiMarco
O.L.Coffee & Donuts
Today
following
the 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Masses.
Stop down for a good cup of
“Joe”
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
Pro Populo
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Greetings from Father Izzo
NOVEMBER 2: COMMEMERATION OF ALL SOULS
If we could assign a motto for today, the best would be : “Never Forget.” Such is so over-popularized in today’s culture that it might seem to be trite; but it best describes what the Church does today. There is a Mexican saying that we die three deaths: the first when our bodies die, the second when our bodies are lowered
into the earth out of sight, and third when our loved ones forget us. Catholics forestall that last death by seeing that the faithful dead as members of the Church, alive in Christ, and by praying for them—and asking their
prayers for us—always.
It is practically universal folk belief that the souls in Purgatory are allowed to return to earth on All Souls Day.
In Austria, they are said to wander the forests, praying for release. In Poland, they are said to visit their parish
churches at midnight, where a light can be seen because of their presence. Afterwards, they visit their families,
and to make them welcome, a door or window is left open. In many places, a place is set for the dead, a supper, or food is otherwise left out for them.
Today, is All Souls Day. While praying for the Church Suffering should be part of our daily lives, let us not let
today go by without praying for our beloved dead. Let us also be sure, on this day of all days, to send in every
name of the deceased we have not yet done so, so that they are prayed for especially today, and everyday—
especially during this month of the Holy Souls.
OUR BELOVED PARISHIONERS WHO DIED DURING THIS PAST YEAR
Last year, we celebrated 35 funerals at our Parish. Father Williams and I are always ready to console those
who grieve when a loved one dies. It is a very special part of our ministry as a Priest. On this day, we remember all of our Parishioners, whom we know, who died this past year (and others who were buried from our
church). They are:
(Names are listed in the order of their deaths, beginning at the left column and down.)
George Boyce
F. Clark Walton
James Aldridge
Thomas McGee
Patricia Bush
Eileen Mercadante
Bernice Merkins
John Procopio
Mildred Langdale
Theresa Rennard
Mary Fabris
Richard DePrince
Nancy DiIorio
Joan Ignudo
Philomena DiCarlo
Carmela Shuster
Josphine Solidoro
Maryann Watkins
Charles Parente
Margaret Brooks
John Hayes
Norman Burgess
Sharyn Powell
Margaret Bergdoll
Dorothy
Falkenstein
Robert Burns
Laura Rogal
John Mellon
Theresa Poce
Marie Corradetti
Kathryn Fry
Francis Savage
Stefano Dedato
Daniel McCray
Maureen Starr
Francis Blissick
Joseph Mattero
Eternal Rest Grant Unto
Them, O’ Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon
Them. May They rest in
peace. Amen. And May
their souls, and all the souls
of the faithfully departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen.
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Reflections by Fr. Leonard Peterson
Commemoration of All Souls
, November 2, 2014
“In November we remember.” A short rhyme but long on meaning for us on this day as well as for all the days of
this eleventh month of the year. Not with any mournful mood does our Church bid us recall “all those who have
gone before us marked with the sign of faith.” After all, some of these souls are our beloved families and friends.
For now they are part of what we traditionally call “the Church suffering,” awaiting their final destiny of life with
God forever.
We have the right to ask why they are suffering in this mysterious process we call “purgatory?” The answer is
contingent on our understanding of the punishment due our sins. We also need to remember the sublime nature
of God as the All Just One.
With each sacramental confession we make in full faith and trust, the eternal punishment our sins deserve is
wiped away by the mercy of Christ, as it comes to us in the words of absolution prayed by the priest. The United
States Catholic Catechism for Adults puts it this way:
“Those who die in the state of friendship with God but who are not fully purified and perfected are assured of
their eternal salvation. However, they must undergo a purification to obtain the perfection of love and holiness
needed to enter heaven, where they have a heart totally open to him. This process is called Purgatory.The
Church assists those in Purgatory through prayer and especially the Eucharist in their final process of purification. Offering Masses for the deceased is a most powerful way of aiding them.” (pg. 154)
Now, because their earthly lives are over, these people cannot gain any more merit to shorten the purification
process, we the members of “the Church militant” here on earth have a duty to help our sisters and brothers. All
Souls’ Day is our annual opportunity to do just that. Of course, that is not to say we have a similar obligation on
all the days of the year. It is just a fact that we forget to pray for people we never knew in life.
In thinking of the Holy Souls I know, I treasure these simple words I found on the reverse side of a funeral holy
card: “We have loved them during life. Let us not abandon them until by our prayers we have escorted them to
the throne of the Lord Jesus.”
Once upon a time a little girl whose father had just died asked her mother where her father had gone. “To be
with Jesus,” replied her mother.
A few days later, when talking to a friend, the mother said, “I am so grieved to have lost my husband.”
The little girl heard her, and remembering what her mother had told her, asked, “Mother, is a thing lost when you
know where it is?”
“No, of course not,” said her mom.
“Well, then, how can Daddy be lost when he has gone to be with Jesus?”
CONFIRMATION COUNTDOWN
Bishop Fitzgerald will administer the Sacrament of
Confirmation at our parish on Tuesday, Nov. 25 for
22 of our Parish Children and 2 adults of our Parish.
Here are some facts about Confirmation:
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
Mass Book Opens November 6:
Mass intentions for 2015 will be taken on these
dates:
Thursday, November 6
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Rectory Meeting Room
On November 6, to accommodate all our parishioners, only three (3) requests for Sunday
Masses will be taken per visit. Six (6) requests for daily Masses will be taken on November 6.
Beginning November 10th, there will be no
limit for daily Masses.
If you are unable to come on November 6 to
arrange for Masses, you may:
1. Come to the Rectory beginning Monday,
November 10, during our regular business
hours to arrange for Masses. (M-F 9:30
to 4:30) or
2. Call Joan beginning Monday, November
10, at the Rectory to make arrangements.
GIVING TREE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are going to cut out the paper ornaments that
will be put on our tree and put on the stickers for
the ornament. If you would like to help, please
come to the Rectory Meeting Room on Thursday,
November 13th at 7:00 pm. (Please bring scissors and any extra yarn that you may have.)
Important Dates for Confirmation
As we move into our final weeks of preparation,
please keep the following information handy as we
prepare for Confirmation.
Tuesday, November 11 @ 6:30 pm
Rectory Meeting Room
“Catholics Reaching Out Session”
(for Parents of Confirmandi)
Sunday, November 16
Noon to 3:00 pm, in Church
Confirmation Retreat
All Candidates are expected to attend
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:30 pm
Rectory Meeting Room
“Catholics Reaching Out Session”
(for Parents of Confirmandi)
Sunday, November 23
Noon to 3:00 pm, in Church
Confirmation Practice
All Candidates are expected to attend
Sacrament of Confirmation
Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm
Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald
Candidates and sponsors report to
The Church Hall at 5:45 pm
(Sponsors will receive instructions at that time. No need
to come to practice on 11/13)
Candidates dress in dress slacks, dress shirt and
tie (boys), covered by robe.
Candidates dress in dress, or skirt ( girls), covered by robe.
Remember to bring the picture envelopes – more
info to come.
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OLC Family Bingo Night
Once again, you have made Family Bingo Night another success! The great amount of wonderful donations enabled the Social Committee to put together 55
amazing baskets (two more than last year)! We had
218 people come to play on Saturday, October 25,
2014. This made the 3rd Annual Family Bingo the
best attended and the most generously donated to
Bingo Night.
My thanks and appreciation goes out to the members
of the Social Committee. Preparation begins many
months in advance. It is their dedication and creativity that makes the event successful!
We have to thank the WAWA Corporation for the
Grand Prize WAWA Basket donation. Shakya Fields
was the winner of the final Bingo game of the night.
(If anyone would like to recycle any baskets, drop
them off at any Church entrance or to the rectory. I
will pick them up and save them for next year.)
Thank you
Suzanne Lynch & OLC Social Committee
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Charity
will be making food baskets for the needy of our parish
on November 16. We would appreciate your food donations so that we can supply the baskets requested. Please
leave non-perishable foods in the vestibule on that weekend.
Anyone who needs a food basket should call the Rectory ) and speak with Joan (M-F, 9 to 4:30)) or Bill
Murray (610-872-6294) after 4 PM by November 13th.
Also, if you would like to donate a Supermarket Gift
Card, simply put the card in an envelope and label: St.
Vincent de Paul and drop into the Collection basket before or on November 16.
Prayers for the Sick
Adele Blonski, Mary Ann Breen, Betty Burns, Shawn
Burns, Theresa Carlin, Patricia Cawley, Jean Curran,
Josephine D’Amico, Dolores DePrince, Maria DiPaola, Louis Finsterbusch, Ruth Ford, Alice Gordon,
Francis Griffith, Betty Hart, Richard Laskoski, Mary
Layer, Elaine Loflin, Mary Micklo, Sandy Partin, Peter Razonski, Ted Stahl, Susan Stairkoff, Maryanne
Talley, Joseph & Seraphine Traub, Adelaide Vernon,
Shirley West, Mae Wassel, Bettie Wenrick
Parish Calendar of Events
Monday, November 3
Scripture Class, 7 pm, Rec. Conf, Room
Tuesday, November 4
Legion of Mary, 5 pm, Rec. Conf. Room
PREP, 6:30 pm, School
Wednesday, November 5
Charitian Board Meeting, 11 am, Rec. Mtg. Room
Fresh Hope A.A., 5:30 pm, Rec. Mtg. Room
Thursday, November 6
Choir Practice, 7 pm, Choir Loft
Tuesday, November 11
St. Vincent de Paul, 7 pm, Rec. Conf. Room
Tuesday, November 25
Confirmation, 6:30 pm, Church
Wednesday, December 3
First Penance, 7 pm, Church
Trip to Doolans, Springlake, NJ
Sponsored by the Charitians
Wednesday, December 3
Cost: $85
Bus leaves from Pathmark @ 9 am and returns
home @ 6 pm. Featuring: Dinner, Live dancing,
Comedian, One Hour Open Bar, Choice from 3
entrees. For more info, call Joe @ 610-874-0803.
Liturgical Ministers’ Schedules for
Next Weekend
Saturday, November 8, 5:15 p.m.
Altar Servers: B. Stsekowicz
Lector: Len Jankauskas
Special Ministers: Fred O’Malley,
Lynn McMonagle, Nancy Gownley
Sunday, November 9, 8:00 a.m.
Altar Servers: D. German
Lector: Cynthia Vicente
Special Ministers: Vivian Linowski,
Kathy DeJohn, Jim Heslin
Sunday, November 9, 10:30 a.m.
Altar Servers: A. Mielechowsky
Lector: Breanne McGovern
Special Ministers: Dolores O’Malley,
Corinne O’Grady, Bob Losak
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