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November 22, 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 [email protected]
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 3:00 – 3:45pm inside the back of the
Religious Education building. If you would like to sit
please bring a chair.
Saturday Vigil Mass:
4:00pm 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: By Appointment Only
http://www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org/http://www.hbgdiocese.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Saturday, Nov. 21
4:15pm @ OL
For Rosalind Wilson by: PCCW
Sunday, Nov. 22
8:00am @ OL
Our Lord, Jesus Christ; King of the Universe In memory of Jill Bopp by: Jeffrey & Renee Pendal
Monday, Nov. 23
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Mary Trumpeter by: Mel & Noreen Gochenaur
Tuesday, Nov. 24
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Mary Trumpeter by: Monica Williams
Wednesday, Nov. 25
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Jeffrey Thomas Pendal by: Donnie Laing
Thursday, Nov. 26
8:30am @ OL
Thanksgiving Day Mass In memory of Deborah (Schmick) Snyder by: Jane Teter
Friday, Nov. 27
8:30am @ OL
In memory of Carolyn Domlesky by: Mel & Noreen Gochenaur
Saturday, Nov. 28
4:00pm @ OL
For the Intentions of the Elderly, Sick & Homebound of the Parish by: PCCW
Sunday, Nov. 29
8:00am @ OL
First Sunday of Advent In memory of Hazel Menchinsky by: PCCW
Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls
Ministers of the Liturgical Celebrations Schedule
Saturday, November 28, 2020 @ 4:00pm
Lector- Carol Lark
Greeter/s- Randy & Carol Lark
Sunday, November 28, 2020 @ 8:00am
Lector – Anthony Matter
Greeter/s – Anthony Matter
Offerings:
November 15, 2020: $3,247.00 (combined)
# of Returned Envelopes: 65
2019 Collections: $5,689.00 (combined) Second Collections:
Nov. 22nd
: Matthew 25 Collection
Nov. 26th
: Thanksgiving
Nov. 29th
: Maintenance Fund
Meet Your Parish Council:
Name: Warren Thoma
Spouse: Kaye Thoma (Very active member of UCC
Church in Pillow, PA). We reside in Elizabethville
High School: Graduate of Shamokin Area High
School
College: Graduate of Bloomsburg University
Church related: Lector, Finance Committee, Church
Council, Knights of Columbus
Work History:
-- Faculty member at Downingtown Senior High
School, Downingtown, PA
-- State Government -- Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation
-- Post retirement employment: Twenty (20) years
substitute teacher at Millersburg Area School District
--Hobbies and Interests: Sports
Kaye and I are parents of one daughter, Sherri and two
grandchildren and one son-in-law. They reside in
Frederick, Maryland
Thanks,
Warren Thoma
Religious Ed Thanksgiving Holiday Religious Ed will be off Sunday, November, 29, 2020
in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes
will resume on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
November 22, 2020 Christ the King The final judgment
Reading I: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 (parable of the
shepherds)
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 (Christ, the
first fruits)
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 (the last judgment)
Key Passage: [The Son of Man] will answer them,
“Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the
least of these, you did not do it to me.” (Matthew
25:45)
Adult: If you were to be judged today by God, what
would be your greatest regret? What is one thing you
could do to change that?
Child: To which person did you especially try to show
Jesus’ love and care?
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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
*Carol Wegner
*Steve Welker *Roz Wilson
*Jim Willier
*Priscilla Wrubel
*Alice Yuslum
*Brent Daniels
*Tim Kloss
*Unborn Children
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.
Holiday Mass schedule: Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26: 8:30am: Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Monday, December 7: 7:00pm – Vigil Mass at Queen of Peace Tuesday, December 8: 11:00am – Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00pm – Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians
Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24: 4:00pm – Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians 6:00pm – Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Christmas Day: Friday, December 25: 8:00am – Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Very Reverend Augustine Idra, AJ, the Regional Superior of the Order of the Apostles of Jesus will assist with the Christmas Masses.
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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: 3:00pm-3:45pm
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: 4:00pm
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 26th: Rosary at OL 6:30pm. Intentions for a spirit of true forgiveness
in our homes, our neighborhoods, workplaces and the whole world. For all the families driven from their homes
by poverty, natural disasters and war.
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, immediately following the 8a.m. Mass in the
parish’s social hall. Winners will be contracted right after the drawing. If you would like more tickets to
purchase or sell, please contact any council member, John Perseponko at (717) 614-7777 or stop by the parish
office. *If purchasing tickets by check, please make check payable to “OLHC PCCW”. Tickets and
money/check must be received by Friday, 12/04/2020.
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.