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PARISH EVENTS and LITURGIES Saturday, December 29 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10 am to 1 pm) 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7pm) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm Mass - Ponjavic Family Sunday, December 30 10:00 am Mass - Ed Bullard Monday, December 31 Office Closed 7:30 pm Vigil Mass: Mary, Mother of God - OLPH Parishioners 8:30 pm New Year’s Eve Party Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s Day Office closed Wednesday, January 2 NO MASS 10:30 am Young at Heart, Rm 7 1:00 pm Olive Branch Open (1pm to 4 pm) 3:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7 pm) Thursday, January 3 10:30 am Bible Study, Rm 4 Friday, January 4 Saturday, January 5 10:00 am Olive Branch Open (10 am to 1 pm) 4:30 pm Olive Branch Open (4:30 pm to 7pm) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm Mass - OLPH Parishioners Sunday, January 6 9:00 am Mass - Effie Meegan 9:00 am Pre/K, Rm 1&2 10:00 am RCIA, SH 10:15 am Parent Session First Eucharist, Rm 8/10 10:15 am CF Grades 1-5, FLC 11:30 am Mass - Elsie Mansell 1:00 pm Virtus Session, Rm 8/10 5:15 pm Jr. Choir, Worship 6:30 pm YM, SH/FLC/Worship

Readings for the Week December 30 – January 6, 2008

Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12- 17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29-3:6/Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Liturgical Ministry Schedule 5:30 pm

Saturday January 5

9:00 am Sunday

January 6

11:30 am Sunday

January 6

CLW Ron Riquelmy-L Sharon Presley-H

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Dennis Kafura Mary Kafura Kathleen Brightwell Tammie Brightwell Dave Pillis Chris Schroeder Tom Poulin

Sheila Krajnik Jeff Krajnik Martha Dishner Matt Fukumoto Jim Laub ? Leon Vorst

Bev Getsi Doug Jessee Pat Lewis Mike McGuire Sherri McGuire Jon Roberts Cheryl Staver

Lectors Craig Kafura Kathryn Anderson

Ann Clayton Brenda Holtzlander

Leanna Minix Mary Ann Sullivan

Altar Servers Clare Macdonald Jacob Krajnik Heather Clark

Alexandra Gervais

Sound Board Elena Macdonald Chris Smith Lloyd Abdelnour

Bread Bakers Monica Keys

Altar Linens Kathleen Brightwell

Feast of the Holy Family

Joseph gives us the perfect example of a father's duty to his family. A faith-filled man, he heeds the warning to take his wife and child and flee to Egypt, and again listens as he is told when it is safe to return. As children of God, we are given the same loving care by the Father who warns of dangers and promises us safety in our lives if we only entrust ourselves to him. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that the family is the original cell of social life. This means that a strong family is the proper initiation to a life in society; it also promotes strong moral values and a strident foundation for faith (CCC 2207). On this feast of the Holy Family, rededicate your efforts to building, maintaining and protecting a loving, faith-filled family in recognition of the example given by Joseph.

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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 Judy Derr 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.

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 – Paul & Pat Purcell Salem Health – Ceal Slough Richfield – Martha Dishner

VIRTUS TRAINING “Protecting God’s Children” is an educational program that helps you recognize, prevent and respond appropriately to child abuse. Whether you are a parent, grandparent or anyone who has a child in your life, this program is a must. While VIRTUS training is mandated for all adult volunteers that have contact with children or youth, our goal is to educate as many people as possible about child abuse. This free training is open to all adults who are 18 or older. “Protecting God’s Children for Adults” will be offered at the following area locations on the dates noted:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem Sunday, January 6 1-4pm Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke Saturday, January 12 10am-1pm

To register or check additional dates for training sessions, go to www.virtusonline.org. Call Barbara in the church office for more information. A NEW YEAR’S OPPORTUNITY FOR CATECHISTS The time is here - to start on Pathways! Diane Drahos will offer 3 opportunities to complete most of the video portion of the program in January. Tentative dates are Friday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 27 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Watch for sign up sheets by the water fountain in the commons and further details in the bulletin. LENTEN MISSION 2008 – WHO ARE WE? WHOSE ARE WE? Mark your calendars now for our 2008 Valley Wide Lenten Mission. This year’s guest presenter will be Dr. Elinor Ford. Dr. Ford has long been a friend, a supporter, a champion and a challenger to those who so valiantly serve and lead the various ministries within Catholic education and parishes. She will lead us on a journey to discover who we are as a Eucharisting Community and how to share the gifts we have in service to others. She will help us to understand our Catholic identity, our Catholic commitment, and our Catholic call to action. Mission sessions will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25-27, 2008. Daytime sessions will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 10 am until noon; evening sessions will be at Our Lady of Nazareth from 7 to 9 pm. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD This feast day falls on Tuesday, January 1 and is a non-obligatory holy day this year. OLPH will celebrate a vigil Mass on Monday, December 31 at 7:30 pm. IS GOD CALLING YOU? Do you feel drawn to the Catholic Church? If you would like to inquire about the Catholic faith, please call Diane Drahos at the parish office, 387-0491.

HELPING THE HOMELESS Our next week for hosting Interfaith Hospitality Network is scheduled for January 13-20. However, to make this happen we need someone to coordinate this vital ministry. We host IHN guests approximately 4-5 times during the year, and we need new coordinators for the IHN Ministry within OLPH. Tara O’Rourke, our IHN Coordinator for the past four years, has stepped down, and we need one or more parishioners willing to step in to keep our doors open. If you are willing to become more involved, please contact the office at 387-0491 or office@olphsalem.org or you can contact Tara O’Rourke at 389-8316 or email Orourkeagain@yahoo.com for more information. Being a parish coordinator for IHN is a tangible and effective way to make a difference in the lives of people in real need. Please prayerfully consider this ministry.

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

CLASS SCHEDULE There will be no classes, preschool thru grade 11, this Sunday, December 30. All classes will resume on Sunday, January 6. FIRST EUCHARIST Sacramental preparation classes for First Eucharist start in January. Parents will meet on Sunday, January 6 from 10:15-11:15 am and children will meet Saturday, January 12 from 10am-noon. Both sessions will be held in room 8/10. INCLEMENT WEATHER ‘Tis the season! Parents, please use your judgment when faced with the question of inclement weather. When possible, we will publicize cancellations on the church answering machine (387-0491) and the OLPH website (www.olphsalem.org).

OUTSIDE THE PARISH

EXCITING NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Boston College has joined the group of quality institutions that offer online learning opportunities. Please consider the following courses, the first of which is free and the others are $75 per individual.

Free!! The Birth of Jesus: Two Gospel Accounts is a free mini-course available 24/7 at www.bc.edu/birthofjesus. Log on and learn at your own pace and schedule. Commentaries and narration are by Dr. Philip A. Cunningham, Director of the BC Center for Christian-Jewish Learning. No facilitated discussion in this course. The Creed: What We Believe begins January 22 and features weekly video presentations by Fr. Michael Himes, Professor of Theology. Participants purchase Luke Timothy Johnson’s book The Creed: What Christians Believe and Why It Matters. Go to www.bc.edu/sites/c21online/creed.html. Parents Handing on the Faith features video with Professor Thomas Groome. Participants purchase A Parent’s Guide to Prayer by Kathy Hendricks. Go to http://www.bc.edu/sites/c21online/parents_faith.html.

This insert page is sponsored by the Salem Knights of Columbus Council # 10015

PARISH STAFF

Clergy

Pastor Rev. Remi Sojka

remiwork@hotmail.com 387-0491 Ext. 301

Deacons Rev. Dr. Eric Surat

office@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 320

Rev. Mr. Steve O’Connell steve_VA@msn.com

772-4860

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

Campus Ministry Susan Grettler

grettler@roanoke.edu 375-2301

Administrative Staff

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Elizabeth Zirkle adminasst@olphsalem.org

387-0491 Ext. 302

Parish Secretaries Judy Derr & Vicki Hubbard

office@olphsalem.org 387-0491 Ext. 300

Custodian Milka Ponjavic

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OUTSIDE THE PARISH

PILGRIMAGE TO CATHOLIC IRELAND Fr. Arthur Bufogle from St. Patrick’s Church, in Hinton, WV, will lead a pilgrimage to Ireland from September 1-11, 2008. The itinerary includes 1 night in Bunratty, 2 nights in Galway, 2 nights in Killarney, 1 night each in Sligo, Donegal, and Armagh, and 3 nights in Dublin. The cost is $2950 per person. The deposit is $450 and final payment is due by June 1, 2008. An early booking discount is available. The package includes air fare from Dulles, Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, daily breakfast and dinners, superior tourist class hotels, air conditioned motor coach and English speaking guide. For more information and brochures, call John Tagnesi toll free at 1-888-544-4461. SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Are you tired of the fast pace of living, the greed, the power and the loose morals in our world? Would you like to make a change to simplify your life, to live a life of compassion, to grow in prayer and develop a deeper relationship with God? You can make this your lifestyle by joining the Secular Franciscans as a laywoman or layman and be a follower of St. Francis of Assisi. Call Mary Catherine Bibro, 389-8909; Tom Fame, 389-3577; or Vicki Hubbard, 389-4092 for more information. ATTENTION SINGLE MEN Are you called to be a monk, brother, or priest? Find out by attending an exciting free Live in Experience. Food and room are also free. Hear the vocations talks and experience the adventure of a life dedicated to the service of God. Locations and dates are: • Mary Mother of the Church in Richmond, VA-January 12-14 and February 9-11, 2008. • Conventual Franciscans of St. Anthony in Baltimore, MD-January 10-13 and February

7-10, 2008. • Dominican Fathers and Brothers in Washington, DC-February 8-10, 2008. • Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Kentucky-January 3-10, 2008. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and information. ATTENTION SINGLE WOMEN Are you called to be a nun or sister? Find out by attending an exciting free Live in Experience. Food and room are also free. Hear vocations talks and experience the adventure of a life dedicated to the service of God. Locations and dates are: • Little Sisters of the Poor in Louisville, Kentucky-January 4-6, 2008. • Little Ones of Jesus Crucified in Conyers, Georgia-January 18-20, 2008. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and information. “Our obligation is to give meaning to life and in doing so to overcome the passive, indifferent life.” —Elie Wiesel

Volunteer Spotlight: Thanks to all of you who volunteered this past year...many of whom were not mentioned here, but all deserve recognition...Hope to see all of you in 2008!

OLPH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Operating budget Nov income $ 36,316.00 Nov expenses $ 34,281.75 +$ 2,034.25

Year-to-date income $178,196.85 Year-to-date expenses $181,755.55 - $ 3,558.70

2007-2008 budget $ 458,163

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PROJECT 2000 DEBT ELIMINATION

SunTrust loan $ 102,228 SunTrust loan interest (5%) $ 4,567 Total owed $ 106,795

"I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more." —Jonas Salk