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November 8, 2020
Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org
Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org E-Mail • [email protected] Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • [email protected] • 717-453-7895
Deacon George Garber Jr • [email protected] • 717-439-3233
Parish Secretary • Tiffany Jones • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
Parish Bookkeeper • Susan Torrey • 717-453-7895 * [email protected]
CCD Coordinator • Jane Teter -717-982-5061
Parish Maintenance • Michael Orowski • 717-222-8535
Parish Pastoral Council • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182
OLHC Parish Council of Catholic Women • Deb Bush • 717-453-9984
SHJ Parish Council of Catholic Women • Rosemary Boyer • 717-647-4485
SHJ Sacristans • Sheila Sowers • 717-647-4963 & Noreen Gochenaur • 717-523-2180
SHJ Hershey Park Fundraiser • Anne Romberger • 717-647-9182 & Jean Daniel • 717-647-9837
Knights of Columbus • Thomas Vottero • 717-692-4935
Alcoholics Anonymous • Meet at OLHC Parish Hall • Sundays and Thursdays @ 7 pm
Meals on Wheels • [email protected] • Robert Burns • 717-780-6315
Matrimony: Couples contemplating marriage in the
Diocese of Harrisburg are to approach a Priest at least
nine to twelve months before the date on which they
plan to marry. No date may be finalized until the priest
establishes the couple’s freedom to marry and
determine their readiness for marriage.
Registration- New parishioners are asked to stop by
the parish office to fill out a parishioner registration
form. Existing parishioners are asked to please notify
the parish office if your address or phone number
changes.
The Sacrament of Baptism: 12:30pm: First & Third
Sundays of the month in Our Lady Help of Christians
Church, Lykens. Pre-baptismal instructions must be
completed in order to have your child baptized. Call the
parish office before planning your child’s baptism.
The Sacrament of Penance:
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens:
Saturdays from 3:15 – 4:00pm inside the back of the
Religious Education building. If you would like to sit
please bring a chair.
Saturday Vigil Mass:
4:15pm Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
Sunday Morning Mass:
8:00am Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
Weekday Mass:
Mon. – Wed. & Fri. 8:30am Our Lady Help of Christians,
Lykens
Holy Day Mass:
11am & 7pm Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lykens.
Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the rectory when a
member of the parish is in the hospital or if someone is
unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Holy
Communion. Anyone going into the hospital for surgery
should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick
before surgery.
“We, the parish community of Our Lady Help of Christians and Sacred Heart of Jesus, are a welcoming Catholic
community in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Being nourished and strengthened by the graces we receive in the Eucharist and
the other Sacraments, we are committed to praying and working together as one. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to
live the Gospel of Jesus in our lives and to bring the truth of Christ’s salvation to the communities around us.”
Our Lady Help of Christians Church Lykens, PA
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Williamstown, PA
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish Office: 732 East Main Street
Lykens, PA 17048
717-453-7895
FAX: 717-453-9426
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am – 3pm
(Mon.-Thu. Hours of 1pm – 3pm By Appointment Only)
Fridays 9am – 1pm By Appointment Only
November 8, 2020
Saturday, Nov. 7
4:15pm @ OL
In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Ed Messner
Sunday, Nov. 8
8:00am @ OL
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time For the People of the Parish
Monday, Nov. 9
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Kenny & Joann Barnes
Tuesday, Nov. 10
8:30am @ OL
Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church In memory of Jeffrey T. Pendal by: K of C Fr. Mark O’Neill Council #2486
Wednesday, Nov. 11
8:30am @ OL
Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop For All Veteran’s
Thursday, Nov. 12
Please Join us to pray The RosaRy in ouR Lady’s ChuRCh aT 6:30pm
Friday, Nov. 13
8:30am @ OL
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin In memory of Michael Leiter II by: Mike Leiter
Saturday, Nov. 14
4:15pm @ OL
In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Anne Romberger
Sunday, Nov. 15
8:00am @ OL
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Karen Waters
Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls
Ministers of the Liturgical Celebrations Schedule
Saturday, November 14, 2020 @ 4:15pm
Lector- James Bower
Greeter/s- James & Deb Bower
Sunday, November 15, 2020 @ 8:00am
Lector – Nicholas Whitcomb
Greeter/s –
Offerings:
November 1, 2020: $4,302.00 (combined)
# of Returned Envelopes: 98
2019 Collections: $5,753.00 (combined) Second Collections:
Nov. 8th
: Debt Reduction
Nov. 15th
: Utility Fund
Nov. 22nd
: Matthew 25 Collection
Nov. 26th
: Thanksgiving
Nov. 29th
: Maintenance Fund
Parish Office:
The parish office will be closed on Wednesday,
November 11, 2020 in observation of Veteran’s Day.
It will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at
9am.
November 8, 2020 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Actions and
consequences
Reading I: Wisdom 6:12-16 (the availability of wisdom to
those who seek)
Reading II : 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (resurrection of the
dead)
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 (parable of the ten virgins)
Key Passage Jesus said, “Keep awake therefore, for you
know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13)
Adult : When have you regretted that you did not look
ahead and foresee the consequences of an action?
Child: Is there something coming up this week that you
could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do
not prepare?
Pastoral Council:
Our next meeting will be held on Monday,
November 9, 2020 at 7:00pm in Our Lady’s social
hall. Please remember to wear a mask.
If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding
Mass times for Our Lady’s that you would like to
have presented at the next Pastoral Council meeting,
by a council member, please contact any member of
the council or the parish office by Monday,
November 9, 2020. Thank You.
November 8, 2020
Please Remember Those Who Have Requested Prayers
HEART OF MERCY – A COUNSELING MINISTRY:
Scripture is the basis for a counseling ministry founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Danville, PA providing
merciful guidance toward healing troubled or wounded hearts. The dignity and self- worth given to each person by God
can get buried in the struggles of life, that we all face at times. Contact by email: [email protected] or by phone
410-245-0870 with questions or to learn more.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
Heart
*Almonzo
*Andrea Bixler
*Rita Bordner
*Nancy Brennan
*Michael Daniel
*Kathy Platzer Dougher
*Joyce Dolan
*Laretta Doyle
*Justin Drahovsky
*Brenda Garber
*Deb Harman
*Sharon Hodge
*Axel Jones
*Brett Kaden *Vincent Kennedy
*Shelly Klinger
*Evelyn Koppenhaver
*Mary Jane Koppenhaver
*Peter Kowalchuk
*John Kurtanick
*Donnie Laing
*Derek Larthey
*Natalie McMaster
*Ruth McNalis
*Cheryl Messner
*Pat Miller
*Megan Miller
*Jimmy Modrijan
*Joyce Moyer
*Jeannie Nard
*Ken Rebuck
*Bill Schoffstall
*William Sedessee
*Margaret Shadle
*Pat Shutt
*Eileen Sitlinger
*Dorothy Snesavage
*Penny Stine
*Linda Stoudt
*Anna Trawitz
*Peg Troutman
*Mary Underkoffler
*Katie Wallace
*Karen Waters
*Steve Welker *Roz Wilson
*Jim Willier
*Priscilla Wrubel
*Alice Yuslum
*Brent Daniels
*Tim Kloss
*Unborn Children
1. We would like to express our gratitude to our Parish Secretary, Tiffany Jones, for the services she has rendered to
our Parish. Tiffany has decided to resign because of some health issues she is currently facing. We pray that the
Lord may extend his healing hand and touch her, and we wish her all the best.
2. Job Opening: Parish Secretary
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish is looking for a Parish Secretary. It is a part-time job. The person is
responsible for the daily operation of the parish office; maintaining sacramental registries; ordering and
maintaining records of office supplies, religious supplies and materials; communicating with diocesan
offices, vendors and parishioners; maintaining or monitoring filing system; data entry: e.g., Diocesan
Annual Appeal, parish census, statistics, collections; preparing parish bulletin(s).
The person should possess an overall knowledge of general office procedures, familiarity with office
equipment and excellent grammatical skills. The person should be proficient in Microsoft applications,
mostly Word, Outlook and Excel.
Trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain confidentiality and the ability to complete routine
and delegated assignments in a timely manner are essential.
All employees of the parish are required to complete Pennsylvania State Police criminal background
checks, PA Department of Human services child abuse history check, as well as a three-hour child abuse
reporting online training program.
Anyone interested in this position may:
· Call the Parish office at 717-453-7895
· Email [email protected]
· Send regular mail: 732 E. Main Street, Lykens, Pa 17048.
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness--Speaker Series
Date & Time of Second Presentation – November 30, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Title – “Blessed are the Broken-hearted”
Presenter – Christina Bair
Description –Whether you’re young, old, single, married, divorced or widowed, you’ve most likely experienced the
heartbreak of loss and pain in relationships. Come discover how Christ’s perfect love transforms and heals our
hearts! Christina is an autism support teacher from York, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Franciscan University of
Steubenville with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Special Education. Christina is passionate about
autism awareness, Theology of the Body, fitness, education and coffee.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2020 at noon. Zoom link will be sent to registrants with confirmation
of their registration. To register for this presentation, please
visit: https://hbgdiocese.formstack.com/forms/speaker_series
Registration is free, however, a free will offering is appreciated to pay future speakers a modest stipend for sharing
their talents with us.
November 8, 2020
Bishop Gainer has suspended the Sunday Obligation until further notice.
If you feel sick or have an underlying medical condition, please stay home!
Face masks are required at all times while you are in Church. Exceptions: Individuals with a medical
condition that prevents use of masks and children under the age of 2.
Make use of the hand sanitizer.
Keep six feet apart.
Holy Water may be obtained by contacting the parish office. – Please provide an appropriate container.
Entrance Side Entrance only.
Gloves Gloves are not to be worn during the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. Gloves should not be used
either at the distribution or reception of Holy Communion
Confessions Saturday: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Face to face only and putting on face masks. Will now be heard immediately inside the back entrance
of the Religious Education building.
Masses Saturdays: 4:15pm
Sundays: 8:00am *The Church will be opened 30 minutes prior to start.
Hymns
There will only be: The Entrance Hymn, The Responsorial Psalm, and The Sending Forth Hymn. All
the other parts of the Mass will be recited.
Parishioners may take a copy of the Breaking Bread Hymnal. If you do so, remember to take it home
with you and bring it each time you come for Mass. Any copy left in the Church will be taken and
thrown out.
Collections No taking up of collections. Please place your envelope in the collection basket toward the front of
the Church before/after the Mass.
Holy Communion During the Mass. Please keep six feet apart as you come up to receive Holy Communion.
PCCW News and Upcoming Events
Rosary: Every Thursday Evening at 6:30pm in Our Lady’s Church:
This week’s collective intention: November 12th: For all parents who grieve the loss of a child.
Council Meeting:
Our next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10th
at 6:30pm in Our Lady’s social hall. Bea
Kerwin’s committee will be serving refreshments at this meeting. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend
these meetings.
Christmas Raffle:
The PCCW is selling Christmas Raffle Tickets that contain prizes totaling $1,000. The cost is $5.00 per ticket.
The drawing will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2020. If you would like more tickets to purchase or sell,
please contact any council member or stop by the parish office. *If purchasing tickets by check, please make
check payable to “OLHC PCCW”.
Lottery Raffle:
The PCCW will be selling lottery raffle tickets for the month of January 2021. The winning numbers will be
based on the Evening Drawing of the Lottery Pick 3. The number on your ticket must match the Pick 3 number
that was drawn on a specific day in January. The winning prizes are $30.00 on weekdays, $75.00 on Saturdays
and $100.00 on Sundays and on New Year’s Day. Ticket donation is $5.00 each. Tickets will be sold through the
end of December 2020. If paying by check, please make checks payable to “OLHC PCCW”. Winners will
receive a check through the mail. Tickets can be purchased by contacting any council member or the parish
office.
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
In re; Diocese of Harrisburg, Case No. 1:20-bk-00599 (HWV)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT,
On February 19, 2020 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (“Diocese”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of Title
11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).
The Bankruptcy Code has established November 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file
proofs of claim against the Diocese (the “bar date”).
If you have a claim against the Diocese, including without limitation a claim related to sexual abuse committed by any
person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim on or before the Bar Date.
Please visit https://dm.epiq11.com/RCDH or call (866)977-0992 for more information on how to file your proof of claim.
IF YOU DO NOT TIMELY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM, YOU MAY FORFEIT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ON
ANY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TO SHARE IN ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE.