Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary’s) 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, Pa. 17320 Rev. Michael A. Messaro, MSSCC Pastor Rev. Robert P. Malagesi, MSSCC Parochial Vicar Office 717-642-8815 Fax 717-642-9616 Fr. Malagesi 717-457-0114 www.stmarysfairfieldpa.org (website) [email protected] [email protected] Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30AM Weekday: 8:00AM Vigil of the Holy Day 6:30PM(except for 12/31 5:30PM) Holy Day 8:00AM & 6:30PM Confessions: Saturday 4:30 to 5:00PM Baptisms by Appointment Saturday Sunday 10/25 5:30pm †John Messina 10/26 8:00am Ints. of Sue Tichy 10:30am People of the Parish Monday 10/27 8:00am †Sean Avery Tuesday 10/28 8:00am †Nick Farkas Wednesday 10/29 8:00am †V. Janishefski/L. Grabowski/ All Souls Thursday 10/30 8:00am †Bill Drechsler Friday 10/31 8:00am †Rick Sites Saturday 11/1 5:30pm †John Francis & Elizabeth Ann Ryan Sunday 11/2 8:00am †Rich Grabowski 10:30am People of the Parish Pro-Life Corner Ten years ago, the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign kicked off in College Station, Texas. Since then, God has clearly shown what He can do when we pray, fast ... and stand vigil: Lives are saved, Hearts are changed, Abortion facilities close. Pro-Life Rosary every Friday evening at 8:30PM at the Adoration Chapel and Saturday mornings after the 9:00AM Mass at St. Rita’s. PRAY for those who are Sick. Help us keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name. Sharon Aanensen, Lillian Bream, Evelyn McGlaughlin, Louise Adams, Betty Fritz, Rudolph & Sally Stobb, Stella Janishefski, Joe Bock, Frank, Helen Jaworski, Dan Topper, Mike Halpin, Lillian Williamsen, Nick, Bill Bell, Pat Whitlow, Karl, Carol Harbaugh, Paul Scheurich, Mary Bentz, Peg Polley, Betty J. Sanders, Jerome Barefoot, Ruth Weiblinger, Anne Zeiler, Jerry Neiderer, Jean Wiley, Mary Ann Martin, Weekly Budget: $4,750.00 Craig Daniel, Tom Miller, Jim & Gerry Lafond, Joy Brown, the Cahill Family, Bob Rosenwald, Alice Garland, Sunday Collection: Sam Brewer, Tracey Ashman, Mary Ann Slazinski., $4,071.00 Matthew & Brian, Mike Paddack, Philip Ober, Christopher Mission Sunday: Martin, Terry Butt, Kody Kulkusky, Marianna Grodzka, $1,770.00 Anne Deboeser, Sharon Munger, Dorothy Pecher, Jim Weikert, Melissa Turner, Adam Rook, Vivian Wetzel, Change of Address: If you are moving or have a change in Debbie Lashinsky, Ok Hi, Michael Jones, Pat Hewitt, Steve your name, address or phone number, or need to register, please Crunkleton, Ed Fitzsimmons, Margaret Bailey, Michael Ballaglini, Colby, Sue Tichy, Ariana Tejada, Anita Bell, contact the Parish Office at 642-8815. Bulletin Announcements must be submitted to the parish office Paul Hollenbeck, Katy Johnson, Phyllis Grabowski, Emmy Carrick, Reyna Mata, Nick Masser, Donna Butt and 10 days before the bulletin date. Website: Questions, suggestions, or comments on the website? Dolores Mummert. Contact our webmaster at [email protected] DATE EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS 11/1- 5:30 pm A. Jones/J. & D. Ritchie T. Malik ALTAR SERVERS J. Hummel/G. Maturo USHERS Mr. & Mrs. L. Ritter 11/2- 8:00 am P. Soriano J. Weller/J. Powers W. McCleaf/T. Rodgers M. Kraft J. & J. Torborg Mr. & Mrs. T. Beauchat P. Coghlan/J. Zitzman/B. Lamb 11/2- 10:30 am H. Maull/T. Mulligan/B. Heffner Forty Hours of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Forty Hours will begin after the 10:30AM Mass on Sunday, October 26th and close on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30PM. There will be around the clock Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There will be a Service each evening at 6:30PM with Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Vice Rector for Pastoral Formation at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. Please find time to come and spend time with the Blessed Sacrament. Repair & Maintenance Collection There will be a second collection on the weekend of Nov. 1st & 2nd, for the repairs and maintenance to our Church. Thank you for your generosity. Fall Back Just a reminder. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 1st before going to bed. Donut Social There will be a donut social on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, after the morning Masses. This social is sponsored by Knights of Columbus. All are welcome. Parish Nurses Meeting There will be a meeting of the parish nurses on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, at 5:00PM at the Church. All Nurses of the parish are welcome. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY LUNCH will be held on the First Thursday Nov. 6th at Keystone Family Restaurant (formerly Mountain Gate) in Waynesboro at 12 Noon. All are invited from St. Rita¹s and St. Mary¹s - for adequate seating , please contact Paulette at 765-4407 or [email protected] if you plan to attend - also if it is your birthday month and you are new to the group. Come and make some new friends and renew acquaintances! The Youth Group is looking for games (board, video, table tennis, etc.) to keep in our meeting room. We meet every other Sunday from 6-8 p.m. All Youth grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. Parent volunteers are also welcome. Upcoming events include movie night and miniature golf. Contact [email protected] or 642-9027 for more information. Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Pledges: Please remember to pay your Lenten Appeal Pledges. Any monies over our goal will be returned to our parish for our own use. ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING Offered after the 8:00AM Mass on the first Sunday of month. You are welcome to come forward if you have any illness, debilitating chronic infirmities, advanced age, forthcoming surgery and recovery from surgery and prayers for inner healing of emotions and woundedness. Celebrating the Gifts of People with Disabilities Please join us for this annual Diocesan Mass on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. Pius X Church, 112 Fairview Dr. Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Bishop Ronald Gainer will the principal celebrant with participation from persons with disabilities throughout the diocese. A light reception will be held after Mass. For more information contact Kate Neri at (717) 657-4804, ext 317 or [email protected]. DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CONFERENCE – NOVEMBER 15, 2014 The annual Diocesan Catechetical Conference will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111). . Doors open at 8 am and the conference concludes at 4:30 pm. Theme is: The Catechist as Witness to Christ. The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer will be Principal Celebrant and Homilist for Mass. There will be 35 workshops over four sessions. Keynote speaker is Patrick Coffin. Pat Coffin is a dynamic Catholic speaker, author, and host of the top-rated national radio show, Catholic Answers Live. He has appeared on FOX Channel, Comedy Central, and EWTN. Cost is $30 per person. For information, please contact Jim Gontis at (717) 657-4804, ext. 227, or at [email protected]. The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving a presentation concerning marriage, divorce and annulment according to Church teaching. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and any others who may have a vested interest because of family or friends. This session will be held on November 12, at 7:00 pm, in the Cardinal Keeler Center of the diocesan office building in Harrisburg. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 717-657-4804, extension 304, or email: [email protected]. St. Francis Xavier Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar Saturday November 8th; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm , Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg. Fair Trade items, many vendors, baked goods, crafts, door prizes, raffles including a 40" TV, and café. For more info see: www.sfxpccw.org
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