690 Mount Olivet Road, Wheeling WV 26003 Website: www.olpwv.org Email: parish@olpwv.org

Parish Office number: 304-242-6579 Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm

PARISH OFFICE Rev. Fr. Joseph Augustine, Pastor Email: jaugustine@dwc.org Cecilia Donahoe, Office Manager Email: parish@olpwv.org Cell: 304-231-4053

JOINING THE PARISH New parishioners are welcome. Contact the parish office to register. Visit our website: olpwv.org to print

out our registration form.

S UNDAY MA S S E S Saturday (Vigil): 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am

WEEKDA Y MA S S E S Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am (followed by the Rosary)

Wednesday: 7:00pm (Adoration: 6-7:00pm; Confession, Rosary: 6:00pm; Benediction 6:45; Novena following Mass)

Friday: 8:00am (Summer) School Mass: 8:30am (see bulletin)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCIL IAT ION AND PENANCE Saturdays: 4:00-4:45pm Wednesdays, 6:00- ;45pm By appointment: 304-242-6575

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Tess Morando, Coordinator E-mail: psr@olpwv.org

PAR ISH MUS I C Jessica Gulisek, Music Director Email: jessica.gulisek@gmail.com Michelle Kline, Children’s Choir Email: michelleklinemusic@gmail.com

PARISH SCHOOL STAFF Maureen Kerr, Principal Email: mkerr@olpschool.org Erin McGovern, Secretary Email: emcgovern@olpschool.org Amy Thalman, Development Email: athalman@olpschool.org

PHONE NUMBERS Parish Office: 304-242-6579 Parish School: 304-242-1383 Fax: 304-243-5410 Rectory: 304-242-6575

Our Lady of Peace Parish — May 3, 2020

Sacrament of Baptism Parents should contact Father Joseph to make arrangements for the celebration of this sacrament. A preparation session is required for first-time parents. Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45pm; Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45pm. Also make an appointment by calling the rectory. Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should contact Father Joseph at least six months prior to the desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Individual reception of the sacrament can be arranged by contacting Father Joseph. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to entering the hospital.

Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Any non-Catholic interested in becoming a Catholic Christian can contact the parish office for information regarding The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

Catholic School Information regarding enrolling your child at Our Lady of Peace Parish School, contact school office at 304-242-1383.

Parish School of Religion (PSR) Classes meet every Sunday from 9:20-10:20 am from September to May. Registration in August.

E-Bulletin Receive your bulletin by email every single week. Email your request to parish@olpwv.org

Please Remember in Prayer Infirmed and Shut-ins of the Parish

Cameron Nursing Home: Goldie Edgel

Continuous Care: Carla Ueltschy

If you know of anyone to be listed, call parish office.

Remember to check on the elderly. Anyone in need of groceries, medicine pick-up, etc., call parish office.

Fourth Sunday

of Easter

May 3, 2020

Our Committee is most grateful to all

donors who have completed pledged

gifts and even surpassed their original

pledges. Our campaign is over $170,000

in pledged gifts as of date. Thank you!

Construction is underway!

Collections received this week Env Amount

Weekly envelopes 88 $ 4,065.00

Easter Offering 23 120.00

Memorial contributions 1 40.00

Bldg Maintenance Reserve 11 205.00

Diocesan Collections 8 50.00

Pay Pal online giving 2 138.57

TOTAL 133 $ 4,618.57

Thank you for your continual support.

Mail to the parish office Our Lady of Peace Parish

690 Mt. Olivet Road Wheeling WV 26003

Drop off at the parish office call 304-242-6579 for possible times

Online Banking add Our Lady of Peace

when paying personal bills online.

Online with Pay Pal

Please continue to support our church.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. God Bless

GO to www.olpwv.org SCROLL to bottom on the left CLICK DONATE button PAY with Pay Pal account or credit card or debit card

We pray in a very special way for an end to this pandemic that we are all faced with. Protect us from all kinds of dangers, both physical and spiritual. Heal all those who are sick especially with the virus. Help us to find a vaccine or remedy for this sickness

we pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer

He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that,

free from sin, we might live for righteousness. — 1 Peter 2:24a

MASS DATE

READINGS

Saturday, May 2 (Vigil) Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Ps 23:1-6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10

Sunday, May 3 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Monday, May 4

Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday, May 5

Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1b-7 Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday, May 6

Acts 12:24 — 13:5a Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Jn 12:44-50

Thursday, May 7

Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 13:16-20

Friday, May 8

Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11ab Jn 14:1-6

Saturday, May 9 (Vigil) Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

Sunday, May 10 Fifth Sunday of Easter

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All masses or public liturgy are canceled by the diocese until further notice. Be safe.

Watch Mass full screen on a smart TV!

Weekend Masses with Father Joseph are available Sunday mornings on our website. Go to: www.olpwv.org and Facebook: Our Lady of Peace Church, Wheeling, WV

T H E C A L L O F T H E G O O D S H E P H E R D

The Twenty-third Psalm, today’s responsorial psalm, is arguably the best known of all the psalms.

The line that reads “Even though I walk in the dark valley / I fear no evil; for you are at my side/with

your rod and your staff / that give me courage” (Psalm 23:4) connects this week’s scriptures to the

wonderful story of the road to Emmaus, which we heard last week. The Lord Jesus, our Good

Shepherd, is constantly at our side. He calls us each by name, beckoning us into a deeper

relationship with him. That call, issued to each of us at the moment

of our baptism, carries with it

the promise of the Good Shepherd: “I came so that they might

have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10).

Micah Zinn, Joseph Moses, Sherrie Dunlevy,

Nathan Fazio, Adam Klamut, Aubrey Sargent,

Justin Pastorius, Emily Suarez, Ronald Breault,

Lucas Dalek, Tina DiCocco, Rebecca Kalo,

Matthew McGovern, Gabriel Rohmann,

Vickie Tekely

Infirmed, Shut-ins, Homebound

If you know of anyone in need of

groceries, or help to pick up

medications; please call the

parish office 3041-242-6579. We

have volunteers ready to help. Be

sure to check in on elderly family,

friends and neighbors if they are in need of

assistance; encourage them to stay home and

be safe. Call parish office 304-242-6579.

Please note: we are postponing the Spiritual Adoption baby shower. We will most likely be changing it to a Christening Party. This could be even better! Watch for more updates through the bulletin and Facebook.

Month 8: Thank You from your Spiritually Adopted Baby:

Now I am finishing my development and concentrating on gaining weight. I am probably starting to make my mother uncomfortable with my size. For some time now I have recognized my mother’s voice. In a short time, I will be born. On behalf of mom and me, thank you for your prayers for the past eight months. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to make the right choices.

"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord." —Cor. 15:56-58

Mark Witzberger 304-312-0583 —- witz@comcast.net

C andles may be lit for loved ones who have

died, in gratitude, supplication or any other intention. Small donation of $3 is requested to offset the cost of the candle.

Deceased members of Knights of Columbus by K of C

Rosemary Donahoe by Cecilia Donahoe

Michelle & Leo Bartsch, Parish Office and the Kleinedler, Palmer, McGilll, Schneider Families by Patty Kleinedler

Please call the parish office 304-242-6579 if you would like to request candle(s))).

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May is the Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary’s life on Earth was dedicated to bringing the Savior to humanity. Now that she is in Heaven, she continues to bring our concerns to her Son. Praying the “Hail Mary” is a wonderful way to honor our Heavenly Mother. Hail Mary, full of grace: Conceived without Original Sin, Mary’s will and intellect were predisposed to holiness. Grace helped her to live a difficult life without sinning. The Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women: Mary was honored to be chosen as Jesus’ mother. Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus: Mary know how great Jesus would be but she also knew what the prophets wrote about how he would suffer and die.

As his mother, she wanted to share his joy and his sorrow. Holy Mary, Mother of God: Mary loved her child even more than most parents because he was her Lord and Savior, too. Pray for us sinners. When Jesus took his last breaths on the Cross, Mary’s job of being Mother of the Savior broadened to becoming Mother of the world. Now she cares for us. Now and at the hour of death. On Earth, Mary brought her Son to us. Now she brings us to the heart of her Son. She prays for us always because that is what a mother does. Amen.

I PUBLISH BETWEEN

Jordan Barbina & Sarah Irvin

If any known cause, or just impediment, why

this couple should not be joined together in

Matrimony, ye are to declare it. (3rd publication)

Ladies Auxiliary of the K of C President - Marilyn Thalman

Next Meeting to be determined. Watch for more details. Stay home. Stay safe. Be careful.

Vice President: Sylvia Huggins Treasurer: Marlene McGovern Secretary: Marlene Klamut

Knights of Columbus Council 12195 Grand Knight - Ray Thalman

Next meeting. We will meet Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00pm in Peace Family Center. Be a member of the Knights of Columbus. Join online. Go to www.kofc.org

New Members! We welcome Brian Rohmann and Henry Roth.

50/50 Winner: ANDY WESOLOWSKI

Knight of the Month: Congratulations to Knight, Andrew Narrish in recognition of service to better our council, parish and community.

Men, at least 18 years of age, and a practicing Catholic: consider joining our Council of Brother Knights. We are always looking for additional members. Contact Al Musilli at 304-238-6173.

T he Legacy Society is made up of individuals/families that have been blessed and wish to share those blessings when they finalize their will and

plan their estate. A mass will be said once a month for those generous individuals/families, in honor of the Legacy Society and your family name will be memorialized on the Legacy Society Tree which is found on the wall in the vestibule of church, making a lasting testament for generations to come. Questions, or for more information, please call parish office 304-242-6579.

Current members: Battaglino Family (John, Virginia, †Carmella),

Jim Blatt Family, Dan Boston Family, George Ferdinand Family,

†Stanley Gorsky, †Fr. Raymond D. Jablinske, William Kuster Family,

Curt Mason Family, George Saseen Family, †Bishop Emeritus Bernard

W. Schmitt, Fr. Dennis R. Schuelkens, Jr., †Joseph & Margaret

Synowiec, Bruce Wilson Family

Let us Stay Connected while Social Distancing

BULLETINS: E-bulletin are weekly bulletins sent by email. Email at parish@olpwv.org to give us your

email address. For those who do not have access to a computer we will gladly mail you the bulletin

every week. Be sure to call the parish office. Leave your name and address.

GROUPCAST. Fr. Joseph is contacting you by phone. Please call the parish office with a telephone

number update if you are not receiving his calls.

WEEKEND MASSES are available for viewing Sunday morning. They are

pre-recorded and can be viewed anytime.

GO to our WEBSITE at www.olpwv.org - LOOK for Fr. Joseph and

CLICK the box to view the Mass. You will hear the start of music.

On FACEBOOK search: Our Lady of Peace Church, Wheeling WV or

Joseph Mandokkara or OLP People of Peace

There is also a way to view the mass on your Smart TV, Kindle, IPad.

Call the parish office if you are in need of any assistance. Calls are being forwarded to Cecilia

or call / text directly 304-231-4053. Stay in contact. STAY HOME. STAY SAFE. GOD BLESS.

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PEACE BE WITH YOU !

TOTAL $ 461.50

GREAT EFFORT TO ALL !

This Week Tally

1st KINDERGARTEN

2nd GRADE 3

3rd GRADE 2

SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE STUDENTS: Continue to complete your assignments PARENTS: THANK YOU for your continual support.

All school activities are canceled Stay connected on Facebook!

S av e t h e D at e

Tuesday ≈ May 5, 2020

Our Lady of Peace School will be participating

in the second annual One Mission One Day of

Giving. All gifts given to OLP School go directly

to OLP School! Gifts will be made that day

through onemissiononeday.org

Donations can also be mailed directly to

our school at 690 Mt. Olivet Rd, Wheeling

All gifts given to OLP School

go directly to OLP School

*Please note One Mission One Day in memo.

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Mary, the perfect model for all parents Although Mary was the mother of Jesus, her life was difficult and her suffering

was great. That is why she understands our struggles and sympathizes with

our petitions to her. She is the perfect model for all parents.

Mary’s priorities shifted the moment the angel told her she was to bear the

Son of God (Luke 1:28-35). It did not matter that she was not yet married or

that people would talk. What mattered was that a little life was now her

responsibility. She had to respond.

Imagine the fear Mary felt when Herod issued a death sentence for Jesus

(Matthew 2:13-15). Without questioning God’s instructions, Mary and Joseph fled, leaving everything

behind, to ensure the safety of their son.

Raising any child is hard but to be responsible for the Savior must have been overwhelming at times.

When Jesus was 12, he was lost for three days until they found him in the temple (Luke 2:41-49). It

made sense later, but at the time Mary grieved and blamed herself.

As a mother of the Savior, Mary knew her child would suffer and that is the most difficult part of

parenting. Being prepared did not make it any easier to watch her son die. But Mary had complete

trust in God. That makes her the perfect model for all parents.

Walk the Rosary Beautiful day to say

the Rosary at Our

Lady of Peace!

Bring the family. * remember to practice

social distancing.

Mary is a powerful

intercessor — pray

the Rosary everyday.

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Wor ld Day of P rayer fo r Vocat ions—SUNDAY, MAY 3

Today the Holy Father has asked all Catholic to intercede for vocations.

Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the

priesthood and religious life?

—Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both

living and dead.

—Keep our parish priests and deacons in prayer throughout the week.

—Encourage your children or grandchildren to consider a vocation as a priest or

religious brother or sister.

Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DIOCESE OF WHEEL ING-CHARLESTON As Governor Justice has begun to announce plans to gradually re-open businesses and entities in our state, the chancery is working to develop a process and norms to safely reopen our churches and resume the public celebration of the Mass. More information will be shared with all of you as plans continue to be refined. Please note Bishop Brennan’s April 24, 2020 letter to all priests wherein he stated: “I must be clear that I want the closure of our churches and suspension of Masses with a congregation to continue until I give the green light to open the church doors again and receive our people.” Please know of my prayers for all of you during this challenging time.

A Little Catholic humor —taken from

May 1 newsletter. To read the newsletter in its entirety, please go to www.dwc.org

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that

anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto

thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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