Today on the Liturgical Calendar
Venerable Bede, P & D; Gregory VII, Po; Mary Magdalene de Pa
Diocese of Syracuse, New York
The 2013 Parish Raffle
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
$3,000 ? John and Marlene Gosson
$1,000 ? Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society
$500 ? Gabrielle and Michael Amodio
$500 ? Elaine and Ray Artin
$100 ? Maureen Conner, Larry Colelli, Lynda Riley, Shawn Riley, Lauren Riley, Tara Riley, Joe and Anne Artini, Helen Koslowski, Lauren Riley, Don Vincentini
$75 ? Marie Gruninger, Walt Jackemuk, Jennifer Ryan, Mario Panighetti, Sue Millett, Gabrielle Amodio, Shawn Riley, Peter Albrigo, Carol Cook, Sam Bianchi, Tara Riley, Lynda Riley, Rev. Amedeo Guida and Norma, Jerry Cregan, Tara Riley, Julia O’Keefe, Mike Koagel, Lynda Riley, Anthony Felicia, Nora Adams
Feast of the Ascension – Mass Schedule
He was taken up to heaven, and yet, He will always be with us.
Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday • May 9
Holy Day Masses
8:00 am – St. Cecilia Church
12:15 pm – Our Lady of Peace Church
7:00 pm – St. Cecilia Church.
Note: There is no Vigil Mass.
May Healing Mass Date Changed
For May only ~ The monthly Healing Mass scheduled for May 16 has been changed. The monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated
Thursday • May 9 • 7:00 pm
This change is for the month of May only. The regular schedule will resume in June.
Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, and Basket Bonanza
Don’t forget to visit the Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Peace Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, and Basket Bonanza to be held in Our Lady of Peace Nazareth Hall
This Sunday • April 21 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Bring a friend and neighbor for a chance to take home that special basket. Select from the many baskets up for raffle.
Sneak Preview and Advance Tickets
Can’t wait to see what we have? Come to the Sneak Preview Event
This Weekend • April 20 and 21 • Following Mass
Admission packets and additional tickets will be available during the Sneak Preview. Admission is only $8.00 and includes:
(20) Raffle Tickets, (1) Wine Ticket, and (1) $100 Cash Raffle Ticket
Additional tickets are also available: 20 Raffle Tickets, $5.00; Wine Ticket, $1:00; Cash Raffle Ticket, $2.00.
Parish Raffle Meeting
Volunteers are welcome to attend the final meeting for the Parish Raffle in Nazareth Hall Monday • April 22 • 6:30 pm
Anyone willing to help with setting up the hall, food preparation, and serving should attend. If you are willing to help but cannot attend the meeting, please call Cheryl or Bill Michalski at 487-8758.
Memorial Day Planters
It’s not too early to start thinking about the Memorial Day Planters. The Altar and Rosary Society will again be selling planters for cemetery sites. You may choose from two sizes: an 8 inch pot for $12 and a 10 inch pot for $15. The last day to order is
Sunday • May 12
All orders must be pre-paid to Our Lady of Peace Church by May 12. You may call Cheryl at the parish office at 487 6832 to reserve your planters. Planters will be available for pick up in the rear parking lot of Our Lady of Peace Church before or after the 5:15 pm Mass on Saturday, May 18. The planters will be provided by Ponto’s Greenhouse and are sure to be beautiful and healthy.
Falcone to speak at Human Development Cmt Meeting
The Human Development Committee will meet in Nazareth Hall Tuesday • February 19 • 7:00 pm
Manny Falcone, Town of Geddes Supervisor, will present the Town of Geddes Emergency Preparedness Program. The meeting is open to all.
Annual Parish Raffle
The 2013 Parish Raffle is under way. The Grand Prize is $3,000.00. There is also (1)$1,000; (2) $500; (10) $100; and (20) $75 prizes. Tickets are $50 each. Only 300 tickets are available so reserve yours today.
The proceeds from the Parish Raffle will help defray costs of purchase and installation of a stair chairlift to Nazareth Hall. The drawing will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 6:30 PM.
To reserve your tickets, complete the coupon on pg. 6 and place in the collection basket. A raffle representative will contact you for payment. As always, we thank you for your support and wish you God’s blessing.
Lenten Fish Fry
Lenten Fish Fry will be held each Friday during Lent • February 15 through March 22
4:00 – 6:30PM. For only $5.00, you’ll enjoy a fish sandwich, fries, and coleslaw. Take outs are available.
Confirmation Workshop
Padre Amedeo Guida and Confirmation Teams I & II will present a Workshop entitled “Why Go to Mass and Reconciliation?” for Confirmation I & II candidates at Our Lady of Peace Church
Saturday, February 9 from 12:30 – 5:00 PM
CONFIRMATION! RETREAT
A retreat for Confirmation I candidates will be held at the Alibrandi Catholic Center, 110 Walnut P1, Syracuse on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM