MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 6:45, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12 Noon Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Sept-May) 8:00 AM only (June-August) Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil, and 6:30, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM

SACRAMENTS

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

Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month. Please call the parish office to schedule.

Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wed-ding.

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. Dennis J. Carbonaro

SENIOR PRIEST:

Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick, Senior Priest

IN RESIDENCE:

Rev. Msgr. Richard Malone

PERMANENT DEACON:

Deacon John Rose

Music Ministry:

Rick West

Parish Secretary:

RoseAnn Westerfer

Business Manager:

Elizabeth Jekot

Office Phone: 610-688-1178

Website: olastrafford.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM

Emergencies Call the parish office and press 1.

ASSUMPTION ACADEMY

School Principal: Patricia Welsh 610-688-5277

PREP Office

Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick IHM 610-688-6590

OLA CONVENT—IHM SISTERS

Phone: 610-688-7889

November 13, 2016

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“Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be pow-erless to resist or refute….By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” ~ Luke 21:14-19

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Masses for the Week

5:00 PM - Giacomo Trosini by Bernard Lopez & Family

November 13, 2016 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

6:45 - For the People of the Parish 8:00 - Angelo & Rose Rossi by Mike & Jan Grob 10:00 - Carlo D’Ambrosio by Anne Whalen & Family 12Noon - Rosemary Molino by Her Family

Monday - November 14, 2016 6:30 - Special Intentions of the Bohn Family Members by Sharon & Peggy Hindenach 8:00 - Jim Klinges by Erin Reusche

Tuesday - November 15, 2016 St. Albert the Great,

Bishop & Doctor of the Church 6:30 - Nicholas A. Boschi by Sandy Ralph D’Ignazio & Family 8:00 - Luigi Tartaglio by Viola Tartaglio & Family

Wednesday - November 16, 2016 St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude, Virgin

6:30 - Tom Johnston by Bill Price 8:00 - James Klinges by Mike & Joan Emmi

Thursday - November 17, 2016 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

6:30 - Special Intention by Bill Price 8:00 - Mario Cappelli by Sunday DeMenna

Friday - November 18, 2016 Dedication of Basilica of SS Peter & Paul;

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin 6:30 - Rev. Roman Pitula by OLA Legion of Mary 8:00 - Joe D’Ignazio by Mom & Family

Saturday - November 19, 2016 9:00 - Marie DiSerafino by Husband, Giulio & Daughters, Renee & Gigi 5:00 PM - Special 95th Birthday Intentions for Zaira Silveri by Marie Piccoli & Godson, Nicholas

November 20, 2016 JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 6:45 - Nancy R. D’Antonio by Charles & Mary Tornetta 8:00 - Dominick J. Norcini by Marie Norcini 10:00 - Michael DiMaio by the Mott-Harrity Family 12Noon - Special 100th Birthday Intentions for Aunt Annie Kimes by Helen

Sanctuary Lamp is burning

For: Marie DiSerafino From: Nov. 11, 2016 to Nov. 17, 2016 By: Husband, Giulio & Daughters, Renee & Gigi

Prayer Intentions

Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Lauren Robb, Robert Roux, Elsa Marsili, Dottie Boyle, Josephine Sorrentino, Christine Phillips, Don Burns, Tom Verderame, Anna Coppola, Connie DiDario, Logan Schweiter, Joseph Paolantonio, Gary Johnson, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Nick Recchi, Msgr. Jim McDonough, Carole Pullo, Dom Losco, Sr. Mary Irene Lolli, Louise McKeown, Dennis Gambescia, Pat Conte, Gloria Biondi, Ann Donato, Taylor Boileau, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Joe Monte, Barbara Pupek, Richard Roth, Charlotte Krutsick, Anna DiNardo, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, Albert Cappelli, John Becker, Janet Flem-ing, Nelson Mossholder, Anna Coppolla, Holly Weaver, Fred Marcantonio, Susan Giampetro, Grace Teti & Fami-lies, Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Rose Rogers, Rachel & John Deenis, Adelaide Santoleri & Rev. Lawrence Kozak.

Please remember in your prayers the deceased mem-bers of our parish family, especially Viola Tartaglio and Sandra Doane, mother of Brent Doane. May their souls and all the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ.

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier & Matt Wilson.

OLA Poor Boxes

Outreach is an integral part of the Catholic community. The money collected from our

Poor Boxes, which are located in the Candle Room and in the Vestibule, is used for our Outreach Minis-try.

OLA Parish Organizations

Legion of Mary: Every Wed. at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel

Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tues. at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel

Sodality of the Annunciation of Mary: Every Sat. at 9:30 AM in Church

Knights of Columbus: Nov. 16, 2016 @ 7PM in Sacred Heart Chapel

Lay Carmelites: Nov. 14, 2016 @ 6:30PM in Upper Room in Assumption Hall

IHM Companions: Wed., Dec. 14, 2016 @ 7 PM in Convent Thurs., Dec. 15, 2016 @ 10 AM in Convent

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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY News

Flash Back to Trunk or Treat! A first for us this year … a Trunk or Treat at the end of our annual Halloween Parade! Our Super Moms put together games and entertainment and treats for our little trick—or—treaters.

It’s time to start thinking about Next Year! Scholarship Applications for the 2017-2018 school year will be accepted beginning in November! Please do not allow the cost of enrollment at Assumption Academy keep you from enrolling in our wonderful school. Scholarships are available for all classes.

Happy November Birthday to three of our favorite grown ups!

LOLA 7 Fishes Dinner

Mark your calendars for La Vigilia, 7 Fishes Dinner on Dec. 10th. Doors open at 6 PM im-mediately after the 5 PM Vigil Mass. Please com-plete a reservation form which can be found in the vestibule of the church or on www.olastrafford.org. Submit your form and payment to either the Parish Office or in the col-lection basket. Come enjoy this Italian family fa-vorite, a time-honored tradition.

PREP

YOUTH SACRAMENT PREPARATION If any young person in grades 7 thru 12 has not received any of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and/or the Sacrament of Penance, small group classes are available. If you have questions concerning our OLA PREP, SACRAMENT Classes or YOUTH SERVICE, contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick at: email kfitzpatrick@olastrafford.org or call

610-688-6590.

OLA YOUTH Group

All of our PARISH YOUTH in grades 6 to 12 are invited to COME and GIVE SERVICE to the LORD and your PARISH COMMUNITY by assisting with Outdoor Christmas Decorat-ing on Sat, Nov. 19 from 10 AM to 12Noon To

sign up, please contact Sr. Kathleen (Contact info above).

OLA ADULT CHOIR

The OLA Choir is in need of new members. We invite you to join our talented parishioners who form our parish choir and ask you to consider sharing your “gifts” with our parish community. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings in the Church from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM. We are looking for all voices: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass, but most especially tenors and basses. If interested, please see Rick West in the choir loft after any Mass for more information.

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Stewardship

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS 11/06/2016 2016: $ 8,810 2015: $ 7,343 CUM FISCAL YTD TOTAL (July - June)

2016: $ 131,817 2015: $ 141,918 Note: Our 2016 cumulative fiscal YTD collections is -7.12% than 2015. We thank our parishioners for your generous support!

Parish Calendar

November

13 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Sacred Heart Chapel 14 4:30 PM - PREP Classes - School 6:30 PM - Lay Carmelites - Upper Room 7:15 PM - Property Committee - Sacred Heart Chapel 15 3:30 PM - Liturgy Board - Rectory Conf. Room 7:00 PM - Missionary Servants of Holy Love - Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM - Pre-Jordan Class - Upper Room 16 9:30 AM - Assumption Academy: Thanksgiving Prayer Service - Church 1:00 PM - Legion of Mary - Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM - Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Chapel 17 7:15 PM - Adult Choir Practice - Choir Loft 18 7:00 AM - Living Bridges Men’s Faith Group - Sacred Heart Chapel 5:00 PM - Assumption Academy: Parents’ Social - Assumption Hall 19 9:30 AM - Sodality Devotions - Church 10:00 AM - OLA Youth Group: Outdoor Christmas Decorating - Church Piazza 1:00 PM - Arts & Environment Planning Meeting - Sacred Heart Chapel

Community Outreach

The good Lord has promised that for those who "fear [his] name, there will arise the sun of justice with its heal-ing rays" (1st Reading). Many of our brothers & sisters are suffering the persecutions described in the Gospel, while others are feeling the effects of want. Be "healing rays" for the first by including them in your prayers, & for the second by buying canned yams, other vegeta-bles, bags of stuffing & other Thanksgiving necessi-ties. Do you have an unused Turkey coupon? We'll do the shopping. Please put the groceries in the Giving Room & the coupons in an envelope marked "Outreach" in the collection basket.

Question of the week!

How can I best continue this positive and joyful Jubilee Year of Mercy throughout the rest of my life?

Catholic Young Adults of

Chester County ( CYACC)

If you are a young adult in your 20s & 30s, join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC) Come out this Wednesday, November 16, 2016 as we meet for a fun so-cial night in the West Chester area! Check us out on Facebook or email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

Coping with Loss during

the HOlidays St. Monica’s Church is offering a talk with Yvonne Ameche Davis on Tues., Nov. 15, 2016 at 7 PM. Mrs. Davis has spoken at con-ferences on topics of death, dying and grief.

Pastor’s Corner

Fr. Carbonaro’s Pastor’s Corner is available at www.olastrafford.org, our parish website.

St. Charles of Borromeo

Seminary Appeal

Next weekend, Nov. 19 & 20, we will have a seminarian, Mr. August Taglianetti, a First Year Theology student join us and speak at every Mass regarding our archdiocesan Semi-nary. In the pew, we will have Seminary Ap-peal Donation envelopes for your conven-ience. Please continue to pray for our semi-narians and that more men will Hear God’s Call to the priesthood.

23rd Annual

March for Life

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017

Pam Tebow, mother of Christian athlete, Tim Tebow to speak at interdenominational prayer service at DAR Constitutional Hall, 1776 D Street, NW (18th St. & D St.), Wash., DC. Free admission, no tickets required. Doors open at 7 AM. Music by Tony Melendez (guitarist with no arms) and Ryan Bomberger. Catholic Mass at 7:30 AM with Fr. Frank Pavone, Nat. Dir. For Priests for Life as the homilist.; Prayer service from 8:30 AM—10:30 AM. Contact Christa via email at Christa@nprcouncil.org, or checkout the website: NationalPrayerService.com.