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Our
Lady
Queen
Of the
Americas
Church
155 South Ninth Street
P.O. Box 110
Conneaut Lake, PA
16316
Father Jeffrey J. Lucas
Pastor ..................................................................................................................... 382-7252
Sue Drexler
Parish Secretary ..................................................................................................... 382-7252
Pam Davis
Coordinator of Religious Education ..................................................................... 382-7256
Carolyn Melby
Director of Music .................................................................................................. 382-3421
Susan Saulsbery
Pastoral Council President .................................................................................... 382-7681
Chuck Dolnosich and Jo Ann Elwell
Prayer Request ....................................................................................................... 382-8765
Bill & Pat Pineo
Coordinators of Sister Parish ................................................................................ 382-2407
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We welcome all members to our Parish Community; your registration in the parish,
however, is important. In order to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion,
Confirmation and Matrimony; to be granted a Certificate of Eligibility for Sponsorship at
Baptism or Confirmation; or to receive a Personal Recommendation, it is necessary to be
registered at OLQA if you wish to be considered a member. To register, to make any change
in your registration, or if you are moving, please call the parish office.
COMMUNION CALLS
The Eucharist is brought to the homes of the sick and aged once a month and upon request.
The rectory should be notified of the sick and aged confined to their homes or hospital.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
By appointment. A six month notice must be given prior to marriage.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
By appointment. If you have not taken the baptism program, please call the parish office for
an appointment to take the necessary instructions.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
By 3:00 p.m. Monday
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass:
(Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & 1st Sat)
8:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 8:00 a.m.
Vigil: 6:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Kindergarten to Grade 8:
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. until 10:25 a.m.
Grades 9, 10, &11:
Sundays evenings twice a month:
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
PARISH OFF ICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PARISH WEBSITE & FAX
www.olqachurch.org
382-9575
SISTER PARISH
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Tekit, Yucatan, Mexico
ST. ISIDORE, Ochil
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, Mama
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Sabacche
OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE AMERICAS
SAT., 11/8
5:00 P.M.
SUN., 11/9
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
MON., 11/10
8:00 A.M.
TUE., 11/11
8:00 A.M.
THU., 11/13
8:00 A.M.
FRI., 11/14
8:00 A.M.
SAT., 11/15
5:00 P.M.
SUN., 11/16
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
SUNDAY
- DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN
BASILICA
- Joseph Purnell (Mary Purnell)
- DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN
BASILICA
- Dick Harmon (K of C Council #6037)
- The Parishioners
- ST. LEO THE GREAT
- Intentions of Bernie & Irene Frey on their 58th
Wedding Anniversary
- SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS
- Rita George (Bob & Paula Hilton)
- SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI
- James Edward Chenette (David & Vicki White)
- WEEKDAY
- Dick Harmon (Helen & Bob Russell)
- 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
- Dollie Craprotta (David & Vicki White, Sr.)
- 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
- The Parishioners
- Martin Bazylak (Birthday) (Dan & Linda
Bazylak)
Rel. Ed. Classes for K-8: 9 AM - 10:25 AM;
Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:30
Mass; Breakfast Food Collection in hall
RCIA in hall - 6:30 PM (The Word)
55+ Club Lunch in hall - 12:30 PM; Parish
Council in PEC - 7 PM
NFP in PEC: 7-8:30 PM; “Theology Uncorked” in
hall: 6:30 PM
K of C Breakfast in hall after both Masses; Rel.
Ed. Classes for K-8: 9 AM - 10:25 AM;
Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:30
Mass; HS Rel. Ed. Classes: 6-8:30 PM in PEC;
HS Senior Class: 6-8 PM;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO:
Nov. 9, Pat Burnett, Sis Lane, Carolyn Melby, Walt
Thomas; Nov. 10, Dennis DeMarco, George English,
Judy Miles, Emily Prenatt, Jenna Wilson; Nov. 11,
Pauline Krummert; Nov. 12, Paula Bartges, Mario
DiVincenzo; Ella Hans, Dan Werner; Nov. 13, Don
Nawrath, Julie Stanton, Gretchen Styborski, Mary Kay
Thomas, Peggy Wise; Nov. 14, Mary DeMarco, Arlene
Fogal, Robert Horvat; Nov. 15, Dawnmel Grove, Addica Sperry.
ENJOY YOUR DAY!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK TO:
Nov. 10, Bernie & Irene Frey, Ryan & Courtney Held;
Nov. 11, Mike & Marilyn Kosnac, Ken & Pauline
Krummert; Nov. 12, Fred & Joanne Cunningham; Nov.
13, Rocco & Cheryl Garnet; Nov. 14, Don & Margy
Nawrath. ENJOY YOUR DAY!
CONNEAUT LAKE, PA
Last Sunday’s offertory, $3,875.00 (403 envelopes mailed and
153 envelopes received - 38%) and loose, $752.00. Children’s
offerings $8.10. Average gift of envelope users: $25.33. And
also from our children . . . “I helped clean the house . . . I think
in school . . . I made homemade pepperoni rolls . . . I cleaned my
room . . . I washed the dishes . . . I helped clean . . . ”
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL
Diocesan Goal: $39,315
Pledged to Date: 71,252.50
181% of Diocesan Goal
Amount Received to Date: $56,297
239 contributors = 60% of Parish
Lydia Batcha was the lucky winner of week #11 of our “300 Club” for
$200, the first weekend of November, #086. Congratulations!
SHOE COLLECTION . . . We are still collecting gently worn shoes.
Tie pairs together with the shoe laces or band together with rubber bands
(NO TAPE PLEASE). All kinds / styles of gently worn shoes are being
accepted. For more information, call Donna at 814-795-5688.
Christmas at the Iroquois Club for Altar Rosary Society members
and guests will take place on Sunday, December 7th, at 1:00 PM.
The cost of $20.00 will include a scrumptious Christmas buffet and
entertainment. To make your reservation, please place your payment
(cash or check made out to Altar Rosary Society) in an envelope and
place it in the collection basket at Mass. Be sure your name is on the
envelope and the note, “for ARS Christmas party.” The deadline for
reservations is December 1st. In lieu of a Gift Exchange, please bring
new socks for the Gifts for Kids program.
Theology Uncorked Returns! . . . Another session of “Theology
Uncorked” will be held on Thursdays, November 13 & November 20,
at 6:30 PM in the hall. All are welcome to this discussion group on the
“New Evangelization” - bringing the Christian message to today’s
world. Bring a snack for your table . . . and wine or beer if you wish.
Parents of College Students: PLEASE GIVE US THE ADDRESSES FOR
YOUR SON/DAUGHTER IN COLLEGE. The Altar Rosary Society will
send a “care package” in early December again this year, in time for
finals, to those we have addresses for. Jot it down on a sheet of paper
and put it in the collection basket. Thank you!
The Knights of Columbus will serve a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday,
November 16th, after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM Masses. This is to support
the scholarships and all the good works of the Knights of Columbus.
The flowers on the altar this weekend are in celebration of the 58th
wedding anniversary of Bernie & Irene Frey on November 10th. May
God bless your marriage even more and may you truly sense God’s love
as you celebrate!
31 Club
Please pray for vocations…
10th:
J. Haylett
11th:
M. Purnell
12th:
D. Litke
13th:
S. Drexler
14th:
P. Gilfoyle
15th:
D. Thomas, R. & C. Garnet,
T. & J. Tobolewski, R. & BJ
Starn, S. Ragozine
16th:
R. Bullock, J. Harmon, K.
Ludwiczak
If you would like to join the 31 Club, call
Terry Conlin @ 814-720-6041.
Please remember,
if you have joined
the 31 Club, to
pray especially for
vocations
that
day. Try to attend
Mass - it’s the
greatest prayer we
have!
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
ALTAR
SERVERS
LECTORS
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
USHERS
GREETERS
SAT
5:00 PM
McKenna Longoria
Ryan Thomas
Tom
D o n e g a n John Lauffer
Pat Billingsley
Tuny Lauffer
Bonnie Smith
Bill Greco (C)
Paula Greco
Bob Bazylak
Sandy Bazylak
Linda Wasson
Barb Irwin
SUN
8:00 AM
Nicholas Novosel
Peyton Morian
Sue Treacy
Amanda Darke
Diana Conroy
Margaret Staahl
Helen Biemer
Ron Barton (C)
Mike Drexler
Fred Cunningham
Donna Vincent
Barbara Boyer
Arlene Andres
SUN
10:30 AM
Skye Karastury
Ben Kullen
Jordan Kullen
Gerald Ellis
Elaina Brancato
Rose Mumau
Shirley Arnett
John Skendall
Joe Arnett (C)
Dave Perfett
John Meyerhoff’
Pat Taylor
Helen Pieszak
Peg Jacobs
Julianna Jacobs
Bible Quote: “Therefore when he was raised from
the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said
this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the
word Jesus had spoken. “
John 2:22
* Letters have been sent home with registration
information to the families that have not returned their information:
Karastury, Longoria, Kullen, Kiser, Wetzel, Arkwright, Wilson,
Anderson, Morian. Please return this form as soon as possible. You can
place it in the collection basket at Mass on Sunday or mail it to the
church. * After 10:30 Mass on November 9th, the First Reconciliation
class and their parents will meet in the church hall from 11:30 - 2:00 PM.
This meeting is part of the diocesan requirements for the Sacrament. *
Sunday, November 16th, the High School classes will meet from 6-8:30
PM. * Sunday, November 16th, the Elementary Religious Education
classes are asked to bring a good, clean used toy or book to donate to the
Annual Samaritans Christmas project. *There are NO Religious
Education classes Sunday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 30th.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
“Did you Know??” . . . Saint Joaquim and Saint Anne were Jesus'
maternal grandparents.
Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments . . . Online Safety
Tips for Parents & Kids: CyberTipline Fights Internet Crimes against
Children - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies all work
together to fight Internet crimes against children. They’ve established a
“CyberTipline,” a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual
exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children
for sex acts, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene
material sent to a child. Reports may be made 24 hours a day, seven days
a week - online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling (800) 843-5678.
To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to help create safe
environments, check out http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm
Our Lady Queen of the Americas will host its first annual Antorcha
Guadalupana 5K Run/Walk on December 13, 2014. Teams of five or
so will run or walk through Conneaut Lake carrying torches toward the
altar of Our Lady of Guadalupe at our church. Teams from around the
county will be joining us in this celebration. Pledges collected by the
teams will benefit three local charities that provide for those in our
community that are struggling. The run begins around 2:30 PM at
Fireman’s Beach and will be followed by a special Mass at 5:00 PM and
a Mexican Fiesta after in the hall. (Our Parish Feast Day Celebration).
This event can be done by runners and walkers, old and young,
students and families. So, make up your team and register by calling
Amanda Darke at 573-4621. It’s a great way to combine fun, family,
faith, and charity in the Advent Season.
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioners,
Russell Duffy, Sr., and Thomas Thomas. May they rest forever in the
loving arms of the Lord!
Holy Ground Thrift Shop hours are: Monday from 9 AM
until noon and 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM; Thursdays from 9
AM until 6 PM. Donated items may be dropped off
anytime the thrift shop is open.
Cursillo Connection . . . Consider taking a couple of days out of your
busy schedule to build a closer relationship with the Lord. Any question
about Cursillo, contact Jim & Wendy Hess 814-333-6586.
The 55+ Club meets in the hall this Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Everyone is
invited to this monthly luncheon. Just bring a dish to share with everyone
- come enjoy lunch and fellowship together. Hope to see you there!
The new Workbook for Lectors have arrived for the new church year
beginning November 30 (the first Sunday of Advent). If you did not
receive yours at the Morning of Reflection, please stop in the sacristy to
pick up your book.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE . . . So you want to go on a
pilgrimage. But you’ve been to Italy, maybe twice. Could it be time for
the Holy Land? Join Fr. Rich Toohey, Spiritual Director, as we
experience the land of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the donkey, November 9
-19, 2015. For more information, look for the flyer at the church
entrance, call Diane Horneman (814-336-6541), or go to
www.pilgrimages.com/frtoohey.
St. Lawrence Parish in Albion will be hosting its annual Christmas
Craft Fair on Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Admission is free.
The Book of Life is in the sanctuary and you have the opportunity all
month to write the names of your loved ones who have died.
The next meeting of the OLQA BOOK CLUB is Tuesday, December
9th, at 6:00 PM in the PEC. We will discuss the book, “A Great
Deliverance” by Elizabeth George, selected by Dee Litke. Bring a finger
food to share and a $10 gift exchange.
Readings for the Week of November 9
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Question of the Week: Adult: We meet Christ sometimes when we
least expect it. How can you be ready to see him in all the ways he is
present? Child: What are some surprising ways in which you meet
Christ in your daily life?