NEW MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Sunday: 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 10 AM & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 8 AM Saturday: 9 AM Holy Days: 7 PM Vigil, 8 AM and 12:05 PM

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, or by appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration: Tues. 7 PM – 8 PM Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor at least six months prior to the Wedding.

Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in preparation for surgery during or after Masses.

PASTOR:

Rev. Gerald P. Carey

IN RESIDENCE:

Rev. Msgr. Richard Malone

PERMANENT DEACON:

Deacon John Rose

Music Ministry:

Rick West

Office Manager/

Parish Secretary:

RoseAnn Westerfer

Business Manager:

Nicole Giacche

Office Phone: 610-688-1178 Website: olastrafford.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Emergencies Call the Parish Office and press 1.

ASSUMPTION ACADEMY

School Principal: Patricia Welsh 610-688-5277

PREP Office

Sr. Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM 610-688-6590

OLA CONVENT — IHM SISTERS

Phone: 610-688-7889

December 22, 2019 4th Sunday of Advent

December 25, 2019 The Nativity of Our Lord

MY OLA MY FAMILY OF FAITH

Roman Catholic Church 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA

Christmas Mass Schedule:

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2019:

4:00 PM Main Church

4:15 PM Assumption Hall

11:15 PM Christmas Carols

12 Midnight Main Church

Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2019:

7:00 AM NO MASS at this time

8:00 AM Main Church

10:00 AM Main Church

12 Noon Main Church

Parish Office closed 12/24 & 25.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH www.olastrafford.org

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Masses for the Week

5:00 - Vincenzo, Caterian & Nick Abbonizio by Ann Abbonizio

Sunday, December 22, 2019 4th Sunday in Advent

7:00 - For the People of the Parish 8:30 - Maryellen Nerz-Stormes by Margaret Nicola 10:00 - Rose & Tony D’Innocenzo by Son, Peter, Donna & Family 11:30 - Fred Marcantonio by Hank & Laura Jansen

Monday - Dec. 23, 2019 8:00 - Special Intentions of John Catalanotto by Mary Ann Belmonte

Tuesday - Dec. 24, 2019 CHRISTMAS EVE

8:00 - Gerald P. Carey, 13th Anniv. by Son, Fr. Carey 4:00 - For the People of the Parish 4:15 - For the People of the Parish Midnight - For the People of the Parish

Wednesday - Dec. 25, 2019 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

CHRISTMAS 8:30 - For the People of the Parish 10:00 - For the People of the Parish 11:30 - For the People of the Parish

Thursday - Dec. 26, 2019 St. Stephen, The First Martyr

8:00 - Mary Fitzpatrick by The Fitzpatrick Family Friday - Dec. 27, 2019

ST. JOHN, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST 8:00 - Joyce Tomasso, 7th Anniv. by Her Family

Saturday - Dec. 28, 2019 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

9:00 - Lidia Pelusi by Joseph & Amelia Deda 5:00 - Joseph Loftus by Rose Ann Westerfer

Sunday, December 29, 2019 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

7:00 - For the People of the Parish 8:30 - Domenico Gullotta by Daughter, Franca & Gary Wilson & Family 10:00 - Fred Marcantonio by Wife, Martha & Family 11:30 - Increased Membership in the Legion of Mary by OLA Legion of Mary

Sanctuary Lamp is burning

For: Anna Kimes From: Dec. 20, 2019 to Dec. 26, 2019 By: Her Daughter, Joan Beltz

Question of the week: What is my mission? What is God calling me to do? How can I fulfill my mission? How can I bring Christ our Light to shine in the darkness?

Prayer Intentions

Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Elsa Marsili, Josephine Sorrentino, Connie DiDario, Logan Schweiter, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Msgr. Jim McDonough, Carole Pullo, Louise McKeown, Gloria Biondi, Taylor Boileau, Dan, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Barbara Pupek, Charlotte Krutsick, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, John Becker, Janet Fleming, Holly Weaver, Agatha & Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Marge Morrow, Louise Fehn, Gabe Yervelli, Msgr. Marino, Milena Trosini, Alison Colodonato, Sean Mahoney, Baby Flynn, Joanne Gill, Yolanda Price, Zaira Silveri, Dottie Cappelli, Russell Demanczyk, Dominic Toscani, Fran Neary, William Vare, Jessica Rineer, Veronica Kelly, Carolyn Weber, Arthur Mattmiller, Nello DeFlaviis, Joseph Carver, Gina Pine, Fr. Woodeshick, Ed Rofi, Emma Timperio, Gina Falcone & Anita Moscia.

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier, Lauren A. Seedor, Rebecca Robbins, Luke Scilovati & Matthew Wilson.

Eucharistic Adoration

Holy Hour 7 PM - 8 PM every Tuesday “Come spend an hour with me.” ~ Jesus

OLA Poor Boxes

The money, collected from our Poor Boxes locat-ed in the Candle Room & in the Vestibule, is used for our Outreach Ministry. Thank you for your support!

OLA Parish Organizations

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Church Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Legion of Mary: Every Wednesday at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Living Bridges Men’s Faith Sharing: Every Friday at 7 AM in Sacred Heart Chapel Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every Saturday at 9:30 AM in Church Walking With Purpose: Every Wednesday at 7 PM in Assumption Hall Every Sunday at 1 PM in Assumption Hall IHM Companions: Tues., Jan. 14, 2019 at 10 AM in Convent Knights of Columbus: Wed., Jan. 15, 2020 at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Lay Carmelites: Mon., Jan. 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM in Upper Room

4th Sunday in Advent / The Nativity of Our Lord December 22 & 25, 2019

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PREP

The Faculty, Staff & Students of the OLA PREP Program wish all our parishioners & friends a very Blessed Christmas & a very Happy New Year!

Important Reminder: Classes for Levels 1 - 6 will resume on Jan. 6, 2020! There will be NO CONFIRMATION classes on Jan. 5 or 6, 2020! Sunday PREP Level 7 Confirmation class resumes on Jan. 12, 2020 and Monday’s class on Jan. 13, 2020.

Our PREP Outreach for January & February will be a Baby Formula collection. We are grateful for any contributions toward this effort!

For further information regarding PREP, please contact Sr. Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM at 610-688-6590 or rmangelilli@olastrafford.org.

Baby’s Breath in Wayne In need of formula, baby food, bottles, diapers & wipes. Please drop off in the Giving Room.

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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY 2019 News

Assumption Academy News

The Faculty, Staff & Families of Assumption Academy

would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas !

Coming Soon! OPEN HOUSE

Sun., Jan. 26th from 10AM—1 PM & Fri., Jan. 31st from 9:30 AM—11 AM

Call for more information: 610-688-5277

Scholarship Applications for the 2020-2021

school year are being accepted now! Please do not allow the cost of enrollment

at Assumption Academy keep you from enrolling in our wonderful school.

www.assumptionacademy.weebly.com

Need Help Job Searching?

OLA Outreach provides free & confidential guidance to the OLA community on the content of your resume & your interviewing strategy. Send your resume & a brief cover letter explaining your goals, challenges & the best times to contact you to: OLAOUTREACHRESUME@gmail.com, OR, if you do not have email, send a print version of your resume & the cover letter to: Our Lady of the Assumption, OLA Outreach - Resume, 35 Old Eagle School Rd.., Wayne, PA 19087. Mark the envelope “CONFIDENTIAL”. Please contact Jim Glasgow at 610-329-5961 & leave a message.

Save the Date

St. Blaise Men’s Retreat

Jan. 31—Feb. 2, 2020

Have you ever thought about going on a retreat? If you have, come join us at the St. Blaise/Curran Memorial Men’s weekend retreat at the Malvern Retreat House. Our retreat starts on Fri., 1/31/20 and ends on Sun. morning, 2/02/20. Fr. Charles Zlock will be our retreat master. Taking time to get away from the fast pace of work or school is critical to maintaining your relationship with our Lord. We hope you can join us. Over 25 men from our Parish attend this annual weekend retreat. Mark your calendar now! For more info & registration please call either Anthony Gentile at 610-513-6834 or Nick Santoleri at 215-850-5616.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH www.olastrafford.org

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Stewardship

SUNDAY & OTHER COLLECTIONS** (does not include Electronic Parish Giving)

On 12/08/2019: $ 6,091 12/02/2018: $ 6,445 ** OTHER COLLECTIONS INCLUDE: HOLY DAYS,

CHRISTMAS and EASTER FLOWERS

Electronic Parish Giving Deposited on 12/11/2019: $ 3,427.50

CUM FISCAL YTD TOTALS AS OF including Electronic Parish Giving

12/11/2019: $ 194,562 12/05/2018: $ 179,885 Note: 2019-2020 fiscal YTD offerings are

+8.2% greater than 2018-2019.

We thank you for your generosity!

My OLA My Family of Faith

Parish Calendar

December

22 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy - Sacred Heart Chapel 12:30 PM - Decorate for Christmas - Church 24 11:30 PM - Christmas Carols by OLA Choir - Church 27 7:00 AM - Living Bridges Men’s Faith Sharing - Sacred Heart Chapel 28 9:30 AM - Sodality Devotions - Church

BUON NATALE!

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CHRISTMAS!

Fr. Gerald P. Carey, Pastor Msgr. Richard Malone, Resident

Priest Deacon John Rose, Parish Deacon

Sisters, Servants of

the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Thank you to All

OLA Parishioners

From The OLA

Outreach Team

The Outreach team is genuinely appreciative of your constant giving to our ministry. Over 225 + families in the St. Patrick’s PREP program will receive a Christmas gift thanks to your generosity with the OLA Giving Trees. We received 380+ gifts and $2,000+ in gift cards.

Almighty God and Father of Light, A child is born for us and a son is given to us. Your eternal Word leaped down from Heaven in the silent watches of the night, and now your Church is filled with wonder at the nearness of her God. Open our hearts to receive His life and increase our vision…that our lives may be filled with His glory and His peace (Opening Prayer for Christmas Mass at dawn). Amen.

Patrician Society Thank You

Our pantry serves nearly 1,300 different needy households all through the year. We depend greatly upon your wonderful generosity to help ensure our continued existence. We appreciate your involvement in our mission to alleviate hunger in the area and we hope to have more of the same connection with you in 2020! Best wishes to all in this holy season of Christmas!