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Readings for the Week October11, 2009 - October 18, 2009

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

Liturgical Ministry Schedule 5:30 pm

Saturday October 17

10:30 am Sunday

October 18

CLW Ronny Riquelmy - L Joseph Kelliher - H

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Dennis Kafura Mary Kafura Susan McKnew Chris Schroeder Paul Purcell Pat Purcell Tammie Brightwell

Roger Boucher Jim Laub Lloyd Abdelnour Michael Motley Barbara O'Connell Carl Dietrich Leon Vorst Christina Stephenson Patricia Williams

Lectors Vicki Hubbard Norman Ata

Cecile Dietrich Cathy Wizorek

Altar Servers Clare Macdonald Nicole Oakley Kaitlyn Johnson

Cantors Al Bryant

Sound Board Elena Macdonald Michael D'Antonio

Bread Bakers Renee Riquelmy

Altar Linens JoAnn Boucher

PARISH EVENTS and LITURGIES

Saturday, October 10 8:00 am Carmelites, Chapel, & SH 10:00 am 1st Reconciliation-Children, Rm 8/10 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10-1pm & 4:30-7 pm) 2:00 pm Wedding, Worship 4:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Rosary, Worship 5:30 pm Mass - Mary Ellen & Clem Vonderhaar 6:40 pm Great Adventure, Worship Sunday, October 11 9:15 am CF Grades 1-5, FLC 9:15 am First Reconciliation-Parents, Rm 8/10 9:20 am Great Adventure, Worship 10:00 am Rosary, Worship 10:30 am Mass - Bettie Miller 10:30 am Pre/K, Rms 1 & 2 11:40 am Great Adventure, Worship 11:45 am Youth Ministry, FLC & SH 1:20 pm Jr. Choir, Worship 6:15 pm Great Adventure, Rm 8/10 Monday, October 12 6:30 pm Girl Scouts, Rms 1, 2, 3 & 4 7:00 pm Great Adventure, SH Tuesday, October 13 8:15 am Mass 7:00 pm Great Adventure, Rm 8/10 Wednesday, October 14 7:35 am Men’s Prayer Group, Choir Room 10:00 am Great Adventure, SH 1:00 pm Olive Branch Open (1-4 pm & 4:30-7 pm) 3:00 pm Adoration, Chapel 6:30 pm Mass - Daniel Mangosing 7:00 pm Adoration, Chapel 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl, Rm 4 7:00 pm Great Adventure, SH 7:30 pm Finance Council, Rm 8/10 Thursday, October 15 8:15 am Mass 10:30 am Bible Study, Rm 8/10 7:30 pm Adult Choir, Worship Friday, October 16 Saturday, October 17 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10-1pm & 4:30-7 pm) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Rosary, Worship 5:30 pm Mass 5:45 pm Private Gathering, SH Sunday, October 18 9:15 am CF Grades 1-5, FLC 10:00 am Rosary, Worship 10:30 am Mass - Jerzy Tutaj Sr. 10:30 am Pre/K, Rms 1 & 2 11:45 am Art Committee, Worship 11:45 am Youth Ministry, FLC & SH 1:20 pm Jr. Choir, Worship

JUNIOR CHOIR is set to resume this Sunday, October 11. Rehearsals will be held on the same Sundays that Christian Formation classes are held from ~11:45 am-12:30 pm. Contact Betsie if you have any questions at 387-0491 or music@olphsalem.org. POWER BRUNCHES ARE BACK! Our First Power Brunch of the Season is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 11:30 am to 1 pm, in the social hall. A

special treat will be watching some of our children provide All Saints Day reflections in a fun, enlightening way. Join us for THE BEST FOOD IN TOWN ! IT'S A BABY SHOWER! Respect Life will be holding a baby shower to benefit Catholic Charities next weekend, October 17/18! Please bring diapers, wipes or clothing for newborns. (Clothing can be new or gently used.) Watch for the cradle in the commons or contact Christine Johnson for more information (mom.4.life@verizon.net).

In the commons the weekend of October 17-18: Kroger cards and the Respect Life Baby Shower! This page is sponsored by the Salem Knights of Columbus Council #10015

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CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Infant Baptism – During Mass on a designated weekend each month. Please contact Deacon Eric Surat, 387-0491, Ext. 320, for information regarding baptismal preparation. For information regarding the adult process (RCIA), please call the parish office. NEWCOMERS: Welcome to our community! Please call Bev Stith or Vicki Hubbard in the office to register, 387-0491. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Please contact the Pastor, 387-0491, at least six months prior to the intended date. ORDAINED MINISTRY & RELIGIOUS LIFE: For information about the life and ministry of priests, deacons, seminarians and communities of men & women in religious life, contact the pastor or visit the web page of our Vocations Office: www.richmonddiocese.org/vocations. PARISH FAMILY CRISIS: A resource for parishioners in need. Father Kevin, 387-0491. HOSPITAL VISITS: If you are homebound or in the hospital, please call the parish office, 387-0491. When you are admitted to the hospital, please list yourself as Catholic and state that you want your church informed of your stay. Due to HIPPA regulations, this is the only way the hospital can release information to the church EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS-PASTORAL CARE: Lewis Gale – Cherry Richardson Salem Health – Joe & Debbie Brogan Richfield – Martha Dishner

PLEASE JOIN THE ROSARY MAKERS AND THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS as we pray the Rosary before each Mass during October, the month of the Holy Rosary. Our prayer intentions during October will be offered for increased respect for the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception to natural death, for peace and healing in our land, and for the special intentions of our parishioners. We will begin the Rosary in the sanctuary 30 minutes before Mass begins. Note: on October 11 and 25, we will meet in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. IS GOD TRYING TO GET YOUR ATTENTION? Do you find yourself attending Mass and feel drawn to the Catholic Church? Do you feel a hunger for something more in your life, but you’re not sure what? Or a persistent, nagging sense that you should do something spiritual? God may be quietly but constantly calling you through other people or situations to inquire about the Catholic faith. For more information, call Tommy Denton at 343-0027 or Diane at 387-0491. JOIN THE CREW! Buildings and Grounds needs: 1. A person, couple, family or group to maintain one of the mulch/flower beds. Set your own

time/hours. Tasks include mulching in the spring, weeding, trimming shrubs, planting, etc. 2. One or two people to do weed spraying around the church. It takes only 1-2 hours every

one to two weeks, primarily using a 2-gallon sprayer around the sidewalks and parking lot. 3. A person, couple, family or group to maintain the playground. This would include weeding,

removing trash and leaves, etc. Could be done once a week or once every two weeks, depending on the time of year.

Contact Jack Kirby at 375-2795 to volunteer or for more information.

THE GREAT ADVENTURE CONTINUES We wrap up Lesson #18 by watching the DVD on the Messianic Fulfillment, Part 1, which we read about in Luke 1:1–9:50. Following this DVD, we begin reading about the Messianic Fulfillment, Part 2, in Luke 9:51–19:27. Additional readings include: Galatians 3:26–4:7 and the Catechism # 2762-2766, 2803-2806, 553. See your binder for additional notations to read. The Great Adventure DVD is shown both before and after the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, as well as after the Saturday evening Mass. Remember, if you miss a weekend viewing, the DVD is also shown when groups meet at OLPH on Sunday night (~7:15 pm), Monday through Wednesday nights (~8:00 pm) and Wednesday mornings (~11:00 am). Please arrive a few minutes early if you join one of the groups to view the DVD in case discussions wrap up and they start the DVD earlier than noted. See the bulletin calendar for locations.

Scripture never says that: • Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem, • an innkeeper refused them room, • Jesus was born in a stable surrounded by animals, • singing angels told the shepherds follow the star, or • the wise men were three kings riding camels.

(J.V. McTavish: A Biblical Miscellany)

Fact:

MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR Altar servers assist the community's prayer by helping to make the ritual of the Mass proceed with style and grace. Servers are boys and girls who have already made their First Holy Communion. They remind us at every weekend Mass that in the task of worship there is a place for everyone. Their ministry includes being an example to the rest of the community through their faithful attention and participation during the liturgy.

OCTOBER 11, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May you live all the days of your life. — Jonathon Swift

Oct 10...Susan Duhon, Angela Marietta, Brandon McBride, Victoria Racz, Amy Trogdon

Oct 11...Kevin Bocock, Donna Schweitzer, Kerensa Shepherd

Oct 12...Julie Whitt, Mirianna Pejic, Luisa Perkins, Alyssa Pinello, Jayne Rothschildd, Robert Stephenson, Margaret Vishneski

Oct 13...Brooks Crozier, Cecelia Nalls

Oct 14...Elfrieda Carroll, Geoffrey Hawryliw, Sean Joy

Oct 15...John Dowd, Fred McElmurrary

Oct 16...Curtis Beach, Christian Thompson, Frances Tracy

IT WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS!

It keeps getting better and better! Our annual church picnic, last Sunday October 4, was one of the best ever. It was a little later than usual, the weather was just a bit cooler (but just about perfect) and the people came. New events included a mechanical bull and live pony rides. Word has it that we have a picture of Father Kevin in mid-air, falling off the bull! (We needed a little more activity at the horseshoe pit though!) The ice cream truck had an unbelievable line waiting for that free cone or cup. The balloon twister never made it to ‘her location’. The kids got in line right at her car! Music by Billy C. Wirtz was some of the best around. Thanks to anyone and everyone who volunteered….including those who just came up and asked ‘where can I help?’ (and some that we pulled in at the last minute!) Special thanks to Knight of Columbus who provided and cooked the hot dogs, brats and hamburgers that we all enjoyed. Many, Many Thanks!

BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

The Lube Center (see back of the bulletin for all of our sponsors)

TLC

Blessing of the Animals St, Francis would have been proud as our parishioners brought out their pets for the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 3. About 25 cats and dogs, with their (in some cases) sleepy owners showed up at 9 am to be a part of this event. Father Kevin expressed relief that everyone was well-behaved (that includes pets and owners!) Treats (pets only) were available at the end of the service.

BULL RIDE CHAMPIONS! Winners in various ages categories: The youngest generation...Shelby Devinney (age 4)...55 seconds Age 5 to 9...Allison Purcell...31 seconds Youth (age 10-19)...Sean Scro...24 seconds Adults (age 20-40)...Cody Camper... 29 seconds (Fr Kevin 2nd place...23 seconds!) Old Fogies (40 and above!)...Dave Wanner... 26 seconds

Congratulations…

hope you all you had a great time!

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Operating Income and Expenses: September 2009

Highlights INCOME September Regular and Holy Day collections: $32,549.86 Other (stole fees, rental income, etc.): $ 1,384.03 Parish Charities (Family Crisis, St. Francis House, etc.): $ 417.00 Haiti Income: $ 9,722.45 EXPENSES Personnel/Administration/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance: $26,032.45 Ministries (Christian Formation, Justice & Peace, etc.): $ 5,057.39 Haiti Outreach: $11,525.00 Diocesan Assessments/Collections/Roanoke Catholic: $ 7,207.17

Average regular/holy day collections needed per week: … $8,976.00 Our regular/holy day collections from last weekend’s collection: … $7,113.15 Difference: - $1,862.85

In addition to the above, our treasure from last weekend included $60 for Capital Improvement, $45 for Family Crisis, $185 for Catholic Charities, $600 for the discretionary fund, $65 for the Gift of Life and $190 for Haiti. Thank you for your generosity!

Total 2009-2010 budget: $ 491,112

We currently have $29,719.46

collected for the stained glass/art project,

which is in the design stage.

Thank you for your generosity!

FAMILY CRISIS MINISTRY Our OLPH family crisis ministry focuses on the needs of our parishioners

during these difficult economic times.

So far this fiscal year, we have collected $135 for our family crisis fund, and we have been able to provide about $867.59 to help parishioners with housing, food

and medical expenses. Our total crisis fund stands at $2,273.91.

We have also been able to provide food for members of the greater community through our OLPH Food Pantry.

Thank you!

OLPH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Operating budget overview:

September income $34,350.89 September expenses $38,297.01 – $ 3,946.12

Year-to-date income $107,955.95 Year-to-date expenses $111,934.06

– $ 3,978.11

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry is having a Lock-In October 23–24, 6 pm–9 am. Permission form and details are on the youth bulletin board.

OUTSIDE THE PARISH

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION SERIES Remembering John Paul. Join us on October 26th at 7:00 pm as OLN presents George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. George is a Catholic theologian and one of America’s leading public intellectuals. He is author or editor of 19 books, including God's Choice: Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Catholic Church. He is best know as the author of Witness to Hope, the official biography of Pope John Paul II. Come and explore these and other topics: The drama of Karol Wojtyla’s life in Poland from actor to priest, to youngest bishop ever in Poland, then Pope. How did John Paul influence the fall of communism and the collapse of third-world dictators? What is it about John Paul that has influenced the life of Joseph Ratzinger and his thinking as our new Pope? Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear first hand the life of a Pope for the world and where the church is headed. Everyone is welcome and nursery will be available upon request. MASS IN HONOR OF THE CANONIZATION OF ST. JEANNE JUGAN On Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Richmond there will be an official diocesan celebration in honor of our new Saint! Join Bishop DiLorenzo, the Little Sisters of Richmond, friends and benefactors on this night of thanksgiving and praise. A reception will follow in the Cathedral commons. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is located at 800 S. Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220-4853. Cathedral contact information: 804-359-5651; www.richmondcathedral.org. INTERFAITH EVENT Voices of Faith, Roanoke Valley’s Interreligious initiative supported by the Diocese of Richmond, announces its second public event. Join your neighbors of other faiths on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 pm at Hollins University to view the film The Power of Forgiveness. This documentary explores the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that come from forgiveness. Brief reflection will follow the film. Also, save the date November 9 at Hollins for a follow-up panel discussing forgiveness from the perspectives of different faiths. Call John & Katie Zawacki, regional interfaith contacts, for more information at 890-0531.

LOGOS THEATRICUS born here at OLN, is currently in rehearsal with a musical about adoption called, THEY CHOSE ME! A cast of 25 kids and their adult mentors share their experiences of foster care and adoption in 90 minutes of story, song and dance. NYTheatre.com called it, “Infectious and heartwarming. The music is upbeat, the lyrics smart and clever.” THEY CHOSE ME! will be presented at the new Dickinson Auditorium in the newly opened William Fleming High School at 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday, November 5-7. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students with a student ID. Call Rita Harris at 774-0066 to reserve tickets or email ticket orders to LogosTheatricus@cox.net. Net proceeds from the performances will benefit “Kids ‘N Krisis,” a local charity providing school supplies and Christmas gifts to children in need, including children in foster care. THEY CHOSE ME! is still taking advertising in its “Playbill” and is still seeking sponsors and underwriters for this unique and powerful event, which is part of the Valley’s celebration of National Adoption Awareness Month. For more information, call 540-853-2544 or email LogosTheatrucus@cox.net.

RETREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULT MEN Are you looking for some direction from God? Are you trying to figure out how to strengthen your relationship with the Lord, or what Christ wants you to do with your life? If so, please join us for the "Follow Me" Retreat, hosted by the Office of Vocations November 6-8, 2009 at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond. It is open to men 18-39 years old. A team of priests & seminarians will lead reflections on how we can hear God's call in our lives through Scripture, prayer, sacraments and service. The cost for this retreat is $40 per person and scholarships are available. For more information, contact April McNulty in the Office of Vocations at 804-359-5661 or amcnulty@richmonddiocese.org.

ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY/COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/CLUB LEADERS Please help us keep our website up-to-date and relevant! Review your area of the website and send Neal any needed updates via email or the office. Go to www.olphsalem.org and explore! While checking your own information, look and see what other groups are doing. Click on the web site updates link for tips. Check out the OLPH iHerold: maybe your group has something to share.

PARISH STAFF

Clergy

Pastor Rev. Kevin Segerblom pastor@olphsalem.org

387-0491 Ext. 301

Deacon Rev. Dr. Eric Surat

office@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 320

Ministries

Music & Worship Betsie Pendarvis

music@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 305

Adult Faith Formation Diane Drahos

adulted@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 303

Youth Ministry Nikki & Dan Lieber

youthministry@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 307

Children’s Faith Formation Barbara Hairfield

christianformation@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 304

Administrative Staff

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Elizabeth Zirkle adminasst@olphsalem.org

387-0491 Ext. 302

Parish Secretaries Bev Stith & Vicki Hubbard

office@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 300

Custodian Milka Ponjavic

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OUTSIDE THE PARISH

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Christians throughout the Roanoke Valley are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from now through November 1. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, come and pray outside the Planned Parenthood located on Peters Creek Road during the 40 days and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort! For more information or to volunteer, contact Andrea Sexton at andrea424@comcast.net or go to 40daysforlife.com/Roanoke. All are welcome! THE SECOND ANNUAL REGIONAL HAITI GATHERINGS will be held this fall on October 10 at Redeemer in Mechanicsville; October 17 at St. Mary’s in Blacksburg; October 31 at St. Gregory’s in Virginia Beach and on November 14 at St. Francis of Assisi in Staunton. Come for information sharing, networking and good old fashioned fellowship among friends of Haiti. The registration fee is $10 and includes lunch and materials. Anyone involved in Haiti Twinning or who would like to learn more about Haiti and the Diocesan Twinning Program is welcome! Contact Patrice Schwermer at 804-545-5974 or patrice.schwermer@cccofva.org for information and registration. REGISTRATION FORMS available in the commons on the bookcase near the water fountain. CRAFT AND BAKE SALE Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church is having their 23rd Annual Craft and Bake Sale on October 17 from 9 am to 5 pm in the OLN social hall. Included are holiday items for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hundreds of home-baked goodies as well as a room full of white elephants. Lunch may also be purchased. Proceeds benefit church outreach programs. THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF BISHOPS has established one of their top goals as increasing the ethnic diversity in lay leadership. As such, our own Bishop DiLorenzo has established the Cultural Diversity Initiative in this diocese. With this initiative in mind, the Director of the Office of Asian Ministry is personally extending an invitation to all interested parties to attend a gathering for fellowship and to get input from you in order to establish an Asian & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee in Southwest Virginia. The gathering will be held at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am to 12 pm. Brunch will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your favorite dish to share. Please contact Dawn Crutchfield at 804-622-5109 for more details. HOSPICE WORK Carilion Clinic Hospice would treasure more volunteers to provide occasional relief support to hospice families. Volunteer training provides information about the many aspects of the dying process and the various ways to assist the dying through their end-of-life journey. Many graduates find the training itself a transforming experience. There is no obligation to volunteer upon completion of the training. Classes start October 29, from 1–4 pm. Call Sue Huntington at 540-224-4795 for more information. REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION (RIS) is a nonprofit organization that resettles political refugees and assists immigrants, helping them start new lives in the Roanoke Valley. Over the next three weeks RIS will receive over 25 refugees from Bhutan, Iraq, Myanmar (Burma), Cuba, and Vietnam. RIS sets up apartments for these families prior to their arrival. Below is a list of items needed to set up refugee apartments. All donations are tax deductible and pick up is available for large donations. For more information, please contact Mary Beth Pizzino at 342-7561, ext. 320 or marybethp22@ris-roa.org.

· Pots and Pans · Dishes · Silverware · Kitchen Knives · Kitchen Tables & Chairs · Bed Frames (no King Sizes) · Sheets (no king sizes) · Blankets · Toiletry Items (unopened please) · Towels

“At Mass, we do not just talk about heaven, we actually get a taste of it.” —Matthew Pinto and Chris Stefanick