Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
2205 West Market Street ▪ Greensboro, NC 27403 ▪ (336) 274-6520 ▪ www.olgchurch.org
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 27, 2013
Parish Office
Office Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri, 9AM-12Noon, 1PM-4PM
Thursday 9AM– 12Noon only
Phone: (336) 274-6520
Fax Number: (336) 274-7326
Website: www.olgchurch.org
E-Mail Address: olgchurch@olgchurch.org
Church Office Address: 201 South Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Catholic Social Services (336) 274-5577
Hispanic Ministries (336) 273-2343
Rev. Mr. Enedino Aquino, Permanent Deacon
Our Lady of Grace School Office
Mr. Kurt Telford, Principal
Phone: (336) 275-1522
Fax: (336) 279-8824
Website: www.olgsch.org
E-Mail Address: olgschool@olgsch.org
School Address: 2205 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Schedule of Services
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am,
1:30pm (Traditional Latin Mass) 4:00pm (Spanish) & 7:00pm
Holy Days of Obligation: 6:00pm (Vigil), 7:00am, 12Noon, 6:00pm
Mission Statement
Daily Mass
In the Eucharist we receive the true Christ—the foundation of
our Church. With Christ in us, we form, nurture, and promote
love, respect for human dignity, Christian values and teachings
within our family, parish, and community through worship and
service.
Confession
Rev. Fr. Eric Kowalski, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Christopher Davis, Parochial Vicar
Permanent Deacons
Rev. Mr. Tony Pynes
Rev. Mr. Tim Rohan, retired
Rev. Mr. Paul Teich, retired
Rev. Mr. Jim Toner
Rev. Mr. Enedino Aquino, Hispanic Ministries
Monday - Friday: 7:00am, 8:45am; Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Wednesday: 7:30am (following 7:00am Mass)
Thursday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday: 9:15am - 6:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 8:30am
Benediction: 1st Sat. of each month following the 8:00am Mass
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Saturday after the 8:00am Mass (except 1st Sat. of each month
when the rosary is prayed at 7:30am before Mass)
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
January 27, 2013
3er Domingo Tiempo Ordinario
27 de Enero del 2013
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Heb 9:15, 24-28; Sal 98:1-6; Mc 3:22-30
Martes:
Heb 10:1-10; Sal 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a,
10, 11; Mc 3:31-35
Miércoles: Heb 10:11-18; Sal 110:1-4; Mc 4:1-20
Jueves:
Heb 10:19-25; Sal 24:1-6; Mc 4:21-25
Viernes: Heb 10:32-39; Sal 37:3-6, 23-24,
39-40; Mc 4:26-34
Sábado: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10;
Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32]
DIRECTORIO DE
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Domingo: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17;
1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lc 4:21-30
Párroco
Padre Eric Kowalski
274-6520
Vicario Parroquial
Padre Christopher Davis
274-6520
Coordinador General
Diácono Enedino Aquino
273-2343
Preparación para Bautismo
Javier y Josefina
617-7741
Preparadores Matrimoniales
Jesús y Marina
987-8884
Encargada de Lectores
Hermán Sedda
851-9503
Encargado de Ministros de la
Eucaristía
Jerman Duran
685-9866
Música y Coro
Fitty Reyes
476-0472
Encargada de Catecismo
Nuria Duran
685-9866
Encargado de Quinceañeras y
Bodas
Ministerio Hispano
963-3704
Ministerio de Hospitalidad
Juan Luis Juárez
327-6426
Grupo Juvenil
Luis Sánchez
Juan Luis
253-7521
327-6426
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
3er Domingo Tiempo Ordinario
27 de Enero del 2013
El Ministerio Católico Hispano
de la Diócesis de Charlotte.
HACE UNA ATENTA INVITACIÓN A SU:
Encuentro Conyugal 2013
Para parejas en Unión Libre casadas
por el civil o por la Iglesia
Lugar: Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
Dirección: 862 Yadkinville Rd. Mocksville, NC 27028
Fecha: Sábado 16 de Febrero 2013
Horario: 8:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.
Donación: $ 30.00 por pareja
Más informes con Manuel y Paula Varona (336) 354-7591
y Nino (336) 273-2343, nino05@hotmail.com
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
January 27, 2013
Bautismo
Pláticas y formación cada tercer domingo de cada mes después de Misa de las 4:00 PM
Pláticas: Feb. 17, Marzo 17, Abril 21, Mayo 19, Junio 16, Julio 21
Fechas para celebrar el Bautismo
BAUTISMOS SOLAMENTE LOS SABADOS A LAS 10:00 AM
MES DE FREBRERO LOS SABADOS:
2 de Febrero
Hora 10:00 AM
9 de Febrero
Hora 10:00 AM
16 de Febrero
Hora 10:00 AM
23 de Febrero
Hora 10:00 AM
MES DE MARZO LOS SABADOS:
2 de Marzo
Hora 10:00 AM
9 de Marzo
Hora 10:00 AM
16 de Marzo
Hora 10:00 AM
MES DE ABRIL LOS SABADOS:
6 de Abril
Hora 10:00 AM
13 de Abril
Hora 10:00 AM
20 de Abril
Hora 10:00 AM
27 de Abril
Hora 10:00 AM
MES DE MAYO LOS SABADOS:
11 de Mayo
Hora 10:00 AM
25 de Mayo
Hora 10:00 AM
MES DE JUNIO LOS SABADOS:
15 de Junio
Hora 10:00 AM
22 de Junio
Hora 10:00 AM
29 de Junio
Hora 10:00 AM
MES DEJULIO LOS SABADOS:
6 de Julio
Hora 10:00 AM
13 de Julio
Hora 10:00 AM
20 de Julio
Hora 10:00 AM
27 de Julio
Hora 10:00 AM
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Staff Contact Information
Phone (336) 274-6520 Fax (336) 274-7326
Website www.olgchurch.org
Sacraments
Marriage: Couples please contact one of our priests if you wish
to schedule a wedding date at the parish—a minimum of 6
months preparation is required.
CLERGY
Pastor
Rev. Fr. Eric Kowalski, elkolgcs1@gmail.com ext. 314
Parochial Vicar, Director of Liturgy
Rev. Fr. Christopher Davis, frdavis@olgchurch.org ext. 313
Permanent Deacons
Dcn. Tony Pynes, tpynes@olgchurch.org, ext. 345
Dcn. Tim Rohan (ret.), Call the church office.
Dcn. Paul Teich (ret.), deaconpaul@triad.rr.com, 202-4428
Dcn. Jim Toner, kerygma8@aol.com, 298-7789
Baptism: Parents should attend a Baptismal Preparation Class
(held the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in the school
library). Baptisms are held on Saturdays. Please contact
Allison Gregg (ext. 317 or agregg@olgchurch.org) in the office
for more information.
Anointing of the Sick: If you or a loved one are seriously ill or
facing surgery, please contact the church office to arrange to
receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Religious Education
Jim McCullough, jmccullough@olgchurch.org, ext. 335
Assistant to the Director of Religious Education
MaryAnn DiPaola, mdipaola@olgchurch.org, ext. 333
Preschool Religious Education Coordinator/VBS
Lisa Balzano, lbalzano@olgchurch.org, ext. 321
Communion for the Sick & Homebound: Please contact the
church office if you have a stay in the hospital or will be
homebound. We would be happy to make arrangements for
you to receive Communion if you are unable to attend Mass.
First Communion, Confirmation, Religious Vocations:
Please call the church office for information.
LITURGY DEPARTMENT
Director of Liturgy
Rev. Fr. Christopher Davis, frdavis@olgchurch.org, ext. 313
Founding Director, OLG Schola Cantorum
Brian Marble, bmarble@olgchurch.org,, ext. 337
Assistant to the Director of Liturgy
Andrew O’Connor, aoconnor@olgchurch.org, ext. 330
General Information
Contact the church office for the following:
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Welcome
Finance/Office Administrator
Jenny Montgomery, businessmanager@olgchurch.org ext. 315
Parish Records
Jean Wilson, jwilson@olgchurch.org, ext. 322
Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Allison Gregg, agregg@olgchurch.org, ext. 317
Receptionist
Rita Eberle, reberle@olgchurch.org, ext. 310
Maintenance Supervisor
Jeff Smith, jsmith@olgchurch.org, ext. 311
Accountant
Danny Byerly, dbyerly@olgchurch.org, ext. 316
Verbal announcements at Mass
Scheduling information/fundraiser before or after Mass
Reserving a meeting space
Bulletin submissions—Submissions may be sent to
reberle@olgchurch.org. The submission deadline is
two Fridays prior to the publishing weekend.
Parking: The church has two parking areas—a small lot on
Chapman Street and a larger lot on Tremont Drive. Please
observe all city parking regulations when parking on the street.
Bulletin Boards: To place a church related advertisement on
either of the two church bulletin boards, please submit
materials to the church office for the pastor’s approval.
Posters/flyers placed without prior approval, will be removed.
To become a member of Our Lady of Grace, please complete one of our
registration forms located at the entrances of the church, on our parish website
(www.olgchurch.org/registration.html), or complete the form below and we will
mail you one. Welcome to the parish!
Place this form in the offering basket or mail to the church office.
Name:
Address:
City:
State:_______ Zip: ____________
Phone:_________________ E-Mail:
I would like to join Our Lady of Grace. Please send me a registration form.
I would like information about becoming Catholic.
MAIL TO:
OLG Registration
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
201 S. Chapman St.
Greensboro, NC 27403
How can we help?
Please call the parish office at
274-6520 ext. 310, if you have
any questions.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
January 26—February 2
Mass Intentions
SAT—January 26
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
SUN—January 27
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
MON—January 28
TUE—January 29
WED—January 30
THU—January 31
FRI—February 1
SAT—February 2
SUN—February 3
Carmencita de Guzman†
Living & Deceased OLG Students,
Alumni & Faculty
Geraldine McDonough†
Mary & John Muro†
Joseph & Matthew Paul Vezzi &
Joseph Machese†
Mary McCabe Walsh†
Priest’s Intention
Priest’s Intention
Robert & Ann Bertino†
7:00 AM
8:45 AM
7:00 AM
8:45 AM
7:00 AM
8:45 AM
7:00 AM
8:45 AM
Sophia Bush†
Deborah & Joseph Kohten
Michael Power†
Herman Halter, Jr.
Joseph Endredy
Ruby Merkle†
Joseph Endredy
Sandy Hook Elementary School
7:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Michael Power†
Thomas McGough†
Sebastian Romero
Fr. Eric Kowalski
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Joseph Endredy
Prayer Ministry
William Flynn†
Alfred Klag†
Priest’s Intention
Priest’s Intention
Mariana Rodriguez†
Eternal rest grant unto all the faithful departed,
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them…
Bobby Fiore, Edward Roy, William Kirwan
Scripture Readings
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11;
Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10;
Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;
1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
January 27, 2013
Pray for the Sick
Diane Adams
Roy Allard
Diane Cook
Tom Dourgarian
Jim Furman
Scott John
Bobby Hanlon
Colin Kanyuk
Doris Kauder
Frank Kauder
Jacob Keepes
Evelyn Knox
Jane Kodack
Dan & Marie LaBlanca
Brian Marble
Ruby Martin
Jeane McFillin
Carol McGough
Julian McClamroch
Lisa McMaster
Fred Myers
Ralph Murphy
Ed Pachasa
Ronald Parr
Ray Parrish
Amor Payawal
Nelson Payawal
Edward Roy
Giacomo Puccio
Roberta Pugh
Cheryl Reekes
Nancy Saksa
Vicki & Grady Strickland
Worth Squires
Maria & Sylvia Szumilus
Deacon Paul Teich
Cherita Thomas-Wall
Marie Van Kleef
John Weems
Chris Westmoreland
Jimmy Wright
Bill Williams
Sharon Wintermate
Jack Yoast
Sofie Zuluga
*Names appear for two weeks unless continuation is requested.
Pray for Those in Military Service
Remember in your prayers the men and women in the active military
and their families. Your fellow parishioners are grateful for your
support in prayer until their loved ones’ safe return.
SP4 Sam Kiceina
Private Will Stoddart
SPC Thomas Berti
SPC Jason Cook
PFC Brandon Bridge
Andrew Dial
PO1 James Andrew Ellis
Maj James R. Schmid
SGT Zackaria Harris
PFC Kimberly Walton
Lt Garland Wilson
CM2 Steven Walton
Sgt Adrian M. Welch
Cpl James Austin
Lt John Roath
E-3 PFC Cody B. Brown
PO3 Jesse M. Brown
Maj Timothy P. Popek
CPO Glen Thomas
Lt Col Rick Moor
SFC Frank Luedtke
Pvt Colin Butts
SPC Wayne Hopper
SSG Steven Bixby
SFC Chris Brooks
SSgt David A. Weekley
Pvt Crystal Martinez-Butts
SPC Elliot F. Chodkowski
Cpl Jonathan Hill
Sgt Maj Corbin’s Unit
Maj Christopher McCarthy
SSgt Travis Hawley
PFC Chris Kirwan, USMC
Sgt Maj Bill Stoddart
PFC Matthew Sarnocinski
PFC Conway Prior
E-4 Robert Bauer
Staff Sgt. Ian Taylor
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Week at OLG
CAF = Cafeteria; CR = Choir Room; CH = Church; LIB = Library;
LS = Lower School; MS = Middle School; OLC = Our Lady’s Cottage;
SJH = St. Joseph’s House; SR = Science Room; CY = Courtyard
Monday, January 28
10:00 AM Monday Morning Bible Study, SJH-d
6:00 PM
Boy Scouts, CAF
Tuesday, January 29
9:15 AM
Divine Mercy Cenacle, CR
7:00 PM
RCIA, LIB
Wednesday, January 30
7:30 AM
Confession, CH
6:00 PM
Walking with Purpose, CAF, LIB
6:00 PM
UNCG Bible Study, SJH-u
8:00 PM
Young Adults, SR
7:45 PM
Rosary Group, SJH-d
Thursday, January 31
9:30 AM
Divine Mercy Cenacle, CR
9:30 AM
Adoration, CH (until 6:00 PM)
5:00 PM
Confession, CH
6:00 PM
40 Days for Life, CH
7:30 PM
Flames of Fire Charismatic Prayer Group, SJH-d
Friday, February 1
6:00 PM
Retrouvaille, CAF
Saturday, February 2
7:30 AM
Rosary, CH
8:30 AM
Walking with Purpose, SJH-d
10:00 AM RCIA, LIB
12:00 PM Retrouvaille, LIB
3:00 PM
Confession, CH
3:00 PM
Sister Parish Soup Sale, CY, CAF
5:45 PM
Hispanic Faith Formation, LS, SR
Sunday, February 3
Today is Donut Sunday
9:00 AM
Religious Education, LIB, LS, MS
10:20 AM Adult Faith Formation, LIB, SJH-d
2:45 PM
Hispanic Faith Formation, LS, SR
Family Stewardship Corner
“Sir, leave it (fig tree) for this year, and I shall cultivate the
ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the
future.” (Luke 13:9)
After reading the passage above, discuss how the truth in
this passage is seen not only in plants and trees around your
own home but in the people that are in your family, your
parish, your community, and our world. Can you make a
connection to some efforts to make things strong and a
benefit in years to come?
Stewardship
Monthly Second Collection
After discussion at the September 17th and November 19th,
2012 Parish Finance Council meetings, it was
recommended to Father that a monthly second collection
on the first Sunday of the month be taken.
The name The Grace Fund—For the Work of Our Lady of
Grace was chosen for this collection. This monthly second
collection will be an opportunity for financial giving and
stewardship, the purpose of which will be to help address
the needs of our parish and school.
Each quarter the offering received will be used to address
specific areas of need here at Our Lady of Grace. The
offering for the first quarter (Jan. 6th, Feb. 3rd, & March 3rd)
will be used to help address the needs of our school. Thank
you for the many generous financial sacrifices you make on
behalf of our parish and school. They are deeply
appreciated.
Second Collection and Special Collection Schedule
Below is the schedule for Second Collections and Special
Collections for the next quarter in order to help our parish
family members prepare financially for their stewardship.
God bless you for your continued generosity on behalf of our
parish family.
January 20—Combined Mission Collection
January 27—Msgr. Pharr Tuition Assistance Fund
February 3—The Grace Fund
February 13—Ash Wednesday
February 24—Easter Flowers
March 3—The Grace Fund
March 24—Priests’ Retirement & Benefits Collection
March 28—Holy Thursday
March 31—My Easter Gift to My Parish
Parish Support
Week of January 20, 2013
Actual Collection
Offertory Goal
Surplus/(Loss) for Week of 01/20/2013
$13,532
$22,770
($ -5,593)
Year-to-Date for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Actual Collection
Offertory Goal
Surplus/(Loss) for FY 2012/2013
$669,682
$682,102
($ -12,420)
Thank you for your continued financial sacrifices made on
behalf of our parish family. God bless you, Fr. Kowalski
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
January 27, 2013
From the Pastor’s Desk
“Laudetur Jesus Christus!” (Praised be Jesus Christ!)
There is much good to report to you, my parish family. For starters, the long awaited modification/restoration to the
confessionals is nearing completion. This restoration allows us to restore to their original beauty both of the original
confessionals, and will allow both to have the option for the penitent to see the priest. Both confessionals will have a
modified bench installed so that those who are unable to kneel may sit down to make their confession.
As part of this work, and as we have previously discussed, the image of the Divine Mercy is being relocated to the former
Legion of Mary altar where it will be installed along with the candle racks. This relocation is on an “ad experimentum” basis,
meaning that we’re going to try it there and see how it goes while we explore the possibility of relocating it permanently next to
the Pieta statue in the rear of the church.
Your input is very important to me regarding how the Divine Mercy image looks once it is installed on the Legion altar. (Check
out how beautiful the shelf is for the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe statue near the Legion altar. My deep appreciation for
the talents of our very own Paul Nixon for the shelf and for the work in preparing and relocating the Divine Mercy image to its
“ad experimentum” home.)
I invite you to also email me directly with your input (elkolgcs1@gmail.com) on whether you think the Divine Mercy image
would be better served placed near the Pieta statue in the rear of the church. Again, I welcome your input on the two
locations mentioned and look forward to hearing from you.
The 2013 Diocesan Support Appeal is going to begin very shortly. To that end, I want to thank those of you who made a
contribution to the 2012 DSA. Thanks to your love for your parish family and your financial sacrifices we were able to turn
around a floundering DSA which was in the red for almost $44,000, to one in which we will receive back $15,164.74 for the
first time in quite a few years!
That happened because of you!!!! I am extremely grateful also for the increased number of those who contributed. It was the
highest number of families participating in a very long time. Our goal for this year is $120,320 which represents a reduction
of approximately $6,000. And while it is still definitely a large amount of money to raise, I am confident that with the
participation of every one of our approximately 1600 families we will not only meet our goal but surpass it as we did this
year’s DSA goal. Again, thank you so very much to those who helped! As I have done in years past, I will be speaking with you
at all the Masses asking each of you to participate in this year’s Diocesan Support Appeal. And as I have done in the past,
and in an effort to “lead by example” I will make the first pledge to kick off the Appeal. I ask you all to consider matching my
pledge, or if you are financially able to do so, to surpass it. If you are unable to do so, then any amount that you are able to do
so long as we have every registered family participate on some level, would be greatly appreciated.
Finally, we have had some developments regarding both the Our Lady of Grace capital campaign and the diocesan capital
campaign. These developments will be explained to you in a letter from me which will be mailed in the very near future, as
well as in my speaking at all the Masses.
I ask you all to please read the letter and plan to give your input as we take the necessary steps to move forward and reenergize our parish family for the next phase.
I want to thank so very many of you for all the positive comments that you have made to both me and to Fr. Chris and for your
support, friendship and encouragement. We have a LOT of very good things going on here with the promise of many, many
more to come as we re-energize, support and encourage one another to bring Our Lady of Grace back to her prominent place
as a spiritual leader and powerhouse in Greensboro.
Oremus pro invicem!
Rev. Fr. Eric L. Kowalski
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
LENTEN SCHEDULE
LENT/HOLY WEEK/EASTER/ DIVINE MERCY 2013
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
7:00 AM MASS with imposition of ashes
8:45 AM SERVICE (school and public)
12:00 NOON SERVICE
5:00 PM SERVICE
7:00 PM SERVICE
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE
Monday, February 25th 7:00 PM Confessions
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays 12:00 NOON & 6:30 PM
(Simple Lenten meal in the cafeteria after the evening Stations)
DAILY MASS
Weekdays 7:00 AM & 8:45 AM; Saturday 8:00 AM
CONFESSIONS
Wednesdays 7:30 AM—8:30 AM
Thursdays 5:00 PM—6:00 PM
Saturdays 3:00 PM—4:45 PM
HOLY WEEK
Monday, March 25th No Mass or Communion Service
Tuesday, March 26th CHRISM MASS in Charlotte (No Mass or Communion service)
Wednesday, March 27th (SPY WEDNESDAY) 8:45 AM Mass ONLY
Thursday, March 28th (HOLY THURSDAY) 7:00 PM Bilingual Service
Friday, March 29th (GOOD FRIDAY) Stations of the Cross 12:00 PM English;
3:00 PM Veneration of the Cross (Bilingual);
Saturday, March 30th (HOLY SATURDAY) 1:00 PM Blessing of Easter food
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST
7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (LATIN), 4:00 PM (SPANISH)
** No 7pm Mass
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 7th
1:30 PM TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
2:30 PM DIVINE MERCY SERVICE
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Divine Mercy Sunday
During the Mass of canonization of St. Faustina on April 30,
2000, the year of the Great Jubilee, Pope John Paul II
proclaimed: "It is important then that we accept the whole
message that comes to us from the word of God on this
Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the
Church, will be called Divine Mercy Sunday." The readings on
that Sunday are always about mercy,
trust and the forgiveness of sins.
Our Lord Jesus said, ''The soul that
will go to Confession and receive Holy
Communion shall obtain complete
forgiveness of sins and punishment.
On that day all the divine floodgates
through which graces flow are
opened. Let no soul fear to draw
near to Me, even though its sins be
as scarlet... Mankind will not have
peace until it turns to the Fount of My
Mercy." (699)
The plenary
indulgence that was issued for Divine
Mercy Sunday does not change the
promises of Our Lord. Rather it
provides the Church's highest mark of
approval and endorsement and gives
souls more time to go to Confession.
January 27, 2013
Special Announcements
Inclement Weather Policy
When the school is closed or has
a delayed open due to inclement weather, please be advised
that the parish office will also be closed for the day. The 7AM
and 8:45AM Mass will NOT be said publicly and the church
building will be closed for the day. If the Mass is an
“intentioned” Mass, the Mass will be said privately by one of
the priests and will not be rescheduled. Thank you for your
patience and cooperation. And as always, please use common
sense when deciding “whether” to drive in inclement
“weather.”
Security Upgrade
In our continued efforts to make the property a safer place the
locks have been changed on the lower school. When borrowing
a key for use of the building please use the ramp door ONLY to
enter and exit. If any other door is used or propped opened the
use of the facilities will be reconsidered.
Please note: Use of the school smart boards is NOT
PERMITTED for any reason. These items are costly to replace.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Parish Campus Security
Join us on Sunday, April 7th at
1:30 PM for a Traditional Latin Mass and
2:30 PM for a Divine Mercy Celebration!
Novena Schedule:
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
March 29th—April 6th
(Good Friday to the Saturday before Divine Mercy Sunday)
Day 1: Good Friday, March 29th
Prayed after the 12:00 PM
Stations of the Cross in the church
Day 2 and 3: Holy Saturday, March 30th
and Easter Sunday, March 31st
Prayed privately at home or in the church
Day 4 through 8: April 1st through April 6th
Prayed Monday through Friday
after the 8:45 AM Mass in the church
Day 9: April 7th
Prayed at 7:35AM before the 8AM Mass in the church
It is crucial that we all be aware of
our surroundings and of anyone who may be on our campus.
If you see any suspicious individual or behavior, etc., please
contact either the church office or the school office
immediately. Many thanks for your assistance. If you have
any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with our
parish business manager, Jenny Montgomery (ext. 315). She
will be happy to assist you.
Young Adults
Attention Young Adults ,age 20s thru 40s!
Come out for our monthly Adoration/Dinner on Friday,
February 22nd, starting at 7:30pm at Maryfield in High Point.
Dinner out to follow at 8:30pm. You can also join our weekly
informal Catechism study on Wedneday nights located on the
OLG church campus (check activity calendar for time/location).
Further info/questions, please contact Greg Rinaldi at 336665-5899 or gregrinaldi@yahoo.com.
Donut Sunday
is next Sunday, February 3rd following our
morning Masses in the cafeteria. February’s gathering is
sponsored by the OLG Night Shelter Teams. Please join us for
coffee and a donut and introduce yourself to someone you
have not met!
Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form)
The Traditional Latin Mass is offered each Sunday at 1:30PM.
Missa Cantatas (sung Mass) are scheduled for the following
dates: Sunday, January 27th; February 10th; February 24th;
March 10th; March 31st (Easter Sunday); April 14th; April 28th;
May 19th; June 2nd; June 16th. PLEASE mark your calendars
and plan to join us. Booklets with the prayers in Latin and
English are provided. All are welcome!
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus Luncheon with Friends
January 29th, 12:30PM
Knights of Columbus Council #939 once again will host a
charity lunch program on Tuesday, January 29th at our
club house on Horsepen Creek Rd.
(down from St. Paul the Apostle Church)
Come out and enjoy a nice meal at a
very low cost of $5.00 per person.
Bring your family, bring your friends.
Doors open at 12 noon and the meal is served at 12:30.
The menu features beef stew, rolls,
beverage and dessert.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Married Couples—Want to give the gift that keeps on giving?
Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend—
it’s the best gift you’ll ever give to each other and your
marriage! The weekend centers entirely on your relationship
and is a positive, private experience between you and your
spouse that will revitalize your marriage. Marriage
Encounter Weekends make great gifts. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb. 8-10, 2013 in
Winston-Salem, NC and Apr. 26-28, 2013 in Raleigh, NC.
Early registration is highly recommended.
For more
information, visit our website at
http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact William &
Elizabeth Nickle at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or
704-315-2144.
Call Pat Kirwan at 541-5582 so we’ll know how
many meals to prepare.
WOMEN’S CLUB EVENTS
Fashion Show and Luncheon
Join us for a fun Fashion Show and complimentary
luncheon at 11:30 AM on Thursday, February 21st at
Pennybyrn, 109 Penny Road, High Point, NC. The Fashion
Show is sponsored by Songbird Consignments and our own
Gullanar Campbell, Gloria Essa, Majorie Gittinger, Lura Lyle
and Esther View will model the fashions.
The Knights of Columbus Piedmont Council #939 is
sponsoring a pancake breakfast
to support the LAMB Foundation of NC.
Date: Saturday, February 9
Location: Applebee’s at 3200 N. Battleground Avenue
Time: 8:00 AM—10:00 AM
Cost: $7.00 for adults, $4:00 for children
Reservations are not required, but to help us plan please
call Bill Eastwood at 674-2674 if you plan to attend.
See you there! Thanks!
For more information and to make a reservation, please call
Carol Stratton at 851-0436 or Rosemary Murphy at 2920653 or jmurphy12@triad.rr.com.
Our ATTRACTION BOOKS are still available and make great
gifts. Pick one up in the church office or call Louise Kemp at
294-2986. Checks should be made payable to the OLG
Women’s Club for $25 each.
AFTER MASS
February 2 & 3
Homemade Soup Sale
Deadline for Bulletin Article Submissions
Edition
Deadline for Submission
Feb. 3
4PM, Wednesday, Jan. 30th
Feb. 10
4PM, Wednesday, Feb. 6th
Feb. 17
4PM, Wednesday, Feb. 13th
Submissions should be sent to reberle@olgchurch.org
PLEASE NOTE: Submissions received after the deadline will
appear in the next bulletin issue unless the information would
be outdated. Thank you for your cooperation.
To Benefit our Sister Parish Mission,
The Corpus Christi Foundation in
Granada, Nicaragua
$10 per 1 Quart
Vegetable Beef Barley, Chicken Noodle,
Minestrone, and Chili
To Pre-Order call Carlotta Riker at 297-4441 or email
carlottariker@gmail.com with your name and phone number and
how many quarts you wish to order.
Payment is due at time of pickup after Mass
at the church on February 2nd and 3rd.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Grateful thanks to all who helped with the Night Shelter
Dinner held at the Greensboro Urban Ministry on
Wednesday, January 2nd.
Your good work provided a delicious meal for the residents
who call the shelter home. Thanks also for the many great
donations – the meatloaf, fruit, pies, cakes, brownies,
cookies, candies, and other desserts were awesome! We
had an overwhelming response and the shelter truly
appreciates all that they receive. Please know that anything
left from the dinner is served the next day at lunch and
nothing is ever wasted. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the
feast thanks to your generosity! We will ask for donations
again for the April dinner.
Please note: the Knights of Columbus will serve the next
dinner on Wednesday, February 6. If you are a member of
the K of C and would like to help, please call Roy Berninger
at 665-1551.
Spiritual Exercises
Retreat for Women
2013 is the Year of Faith. It is
incredible how much good just
one holy person can do, just as
physical exercise strengthens our
faith and helps us endure life’s challenges.
Legionaries of Christ priests will help you revitalize
your personal faith through guided meditation, spiritual
direction, Eucharistic adoration, and the sacrament of
confession.
Increase your ability to transmit the love, peace and joy
of Christ by actively cultivating your spirit of faith in
2013.
When:
February 22-24, 2013
Where:
St Francis Springs Retreat Center,
Stoneville, NC
January 27, 2013
Are you looking for new
ways to give a
special offering to
Christ during Lent?
Join us in quiet prayer, fasting and
peaceful witness for an end to
abortion outside “A Woman’s Choice
of NC” abortion facility, 201 Pomona
Drive in Greensboro.
Here are some of the many blessings
received during our fall vigil:
 Abortion appointments at the clinic
went down 50%.
 Six babies’ lives were saved at the
last minute.
 A woman experienced healing from
a past abortion as she stood vigil
and prayed.
 An abortion worker reached out as
she began to realize the truth
about abortion.
Become a part of the vigil. Go to
40daysforlife.com/greensboro to sign
up for vigil hours & view the vigil
guidelines. Daily hours available from
7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Come pray with us!
40 Days For Life Greensboro
February 13 through March 24
Contact Leslie Marsh 336-471-5571 or
leslieannmarsh@gmail.com
Cost: $195 Double Occupancy/$235 Single
Questions: sperez@triad.rr.com, 336-643-6199
Learn more at 40daysforlife.com
January 27, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Religious Education
Director of Religious Education, Jim McCullough
274-6520 ext. 335, jmccullough@olgchurch.org
Last Chance For These
Great Catholic Talks!
Sons, Fathers, Husbands, Brothers, Men! – Join
us for the 3rd Annual Catholic Men’s Conference,
Man of Prayer, Man of Action. The conference will
be on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at St.
Matthew Catholic Church from 8:00 AM to 3:30
PM. Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend
Bishop Peter J. Jugis, and a dynamic line-up of
speakers is scheduled, including the return of Fr.
Larry Richards, a high-powered national men’s
speaker. Dr. Ray Guarendi, nationally renowned
Catholic psychologist will offer practical advice
and Bishop Curlin will lead a reflection as well.
Advance ticket price is $35 for adults, with
discounts available for seniors and students.
Price includes breakfast and lunch.
For
registration, please visit our website at
www.cltcmc.org or contact Dan Trapini at
daniel_trapini@bellsouth.net.
Also, Fr. Larry & Dr. Ray will speak at the
Women’s Night of Reflection on Friday, February
15. See http://ccwg.eventbrite.com for details.
3rd Annual Charlotte Catholic
Men’s Conference Bus Trip
Date: Saturday, February 16
Departure Time: 6:30 AM
Departure Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church
2200 N. Elm Street
Greensboro
Contact: Greg Rachal at koc11101@yahoo.com
or 336-215-9318
Once again the Knights of Columbus Council
#11101 from St. Pius X Catholic Church is
organizing a 55 passenger luxury motor coach to
travel to the 3rd Annual Charlotte Catholic Men’s
Conference. Riding the motor coach is a fantastic
way to travel to the conference.
Call now to reserve your seat!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our current selections are not going to last much longer!
Check the Tremont side door beside the Lower School for
the best selection of what is left. Great Catholic talks by
great Catholic speakers, just right for listening to on the way
to work. Cut off the radio junk and
improve your attitude and your faith life!
Your donation of $3 per CD will help us nearly break even.
Thanks!
Why Attend 7am Daily Mass?
It is a great way to put God
and His Kingdom first.
Inquire about the Catholic Faith:
We have “Inquiry” meetings for anyone seeking a spiritual
life who is open to the Bible and has questions about
Catholicism. Get in touch with Jim McCullough at 274-6520
x335 or email him at jmccullough@olgchurch.org to register
and get more information. No cost. No pressure.
Education & Formation Commission
John Endredy, Chairperson
jendredy@gmail.com or 449-3656
Come One, Come All
Seven Myths about the Catholic
Church & Science taught by Benjamin Wiker, PhD is being
offered at OLG and started on December 2. The course runs
8 sessions (with some Sundays off for the Christmas season
and school breaks).
The course consists of DVD lectures and discussion. It runs
from 10:20 AM to 11:20 AM on Sundays in St. Joseph’s
House. No pre-registration necessary. For more information
on the lectures, see www.catholiccourses.com.
Co-op childcare is available for children ages 1-3.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
OLG Girl Scout Troops
Cookie Sale
February 9th & 10th after all masses.
Cookies are $4.00 per box.
January 27, 2013
Mark Your Calendar
60th Anniversary Diamonds & Denim
Gala Auction on
March 23rd, 2013
Tickets Available Soon!
They make great Valentine's gifts and they're
here before the Lenten Season!
Come enjoy a sweet treat!
Thanks-A-Lot! - OLG Girl Scouts
Our Lady of Grace School
Middle School
Open House
Monday, February 11th , 6:30 PM
Middle school is a crucial time in a
student’s academic career. Join us to
explore how Our Lady of Grace School’s
middle school curriculum can prepare
your child for success.
We offer an academically-challenging
curriculum, while also preparing our
students to be thoughtful, compassionate
leaders in a rapidly changing world.
This year, 2 of the 3 National Merit
Scholars at Bishop McGuiness
High School were OLG
graduates—come find out why.
Our Lady of Grace School is excited to announce
our upcoming 60th Anniversary
Diamonds & Denim Gala Auction on March 23rd.
We hope that you will join us for this event.
If you are a business owner, please consider
supporting this event by placing an ad in our
program or donating an item for the auction. For
more information on how you and your business
can participate, please contact Karen Hornfeck at
khornfeck@olgsho.org or 336-275-1522 or
Theresa Byrd, wbyrd@triad.rr.com
or 336-430-8789.
Thank you for your continued
support of our school!
Summer Camps are Back!
Looking for something fun and educational for your
children to do this summer?
Save Your Box Tops!
You can help raise
hundreds of dollars for OLG School! Please clip
Box Tops (found on General Mills, Betty
Crocker, Ziploc, Kleenex, etc. products) and put them in the
Sunday Collection in an envelope marked “Box Tops” or bring
them by the school or church office.
Thank you! These add up very quickly!
Our Lady of Grace School is proud
to announce that our popular
summer camp program will be returning
For the Summer of 2013.
More information will be coming soon!