November 8, 2020

Website•www.catholiclykenswilliamstown.org

Harrisburg Diocese Website • www.HbgDiocese.org E-Mail • OurLadyHelpofChristiansParishLykens@hbgdiocese.org Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ • frmopoki@hbgdiocese.org • 717-453-7895

Deacon George Garber Jr • dggarber@hbgdiocese.org • 717-439-3233

Parish Secretary • Tiffany Jones • 717-453-7895 * TJones@hbgdiocese.org

Parish Bookkeeper • Susan Torrey • 717-453-7895 * storrey@hbgdiocese.org

CCD Coordinator • Jane Teter -717-982-5061

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 • rburns@dauphinc.org • 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 3:15 – 4:00pm inside the back of the

Religious Education building. If you would like to sit

please bring a chair.

Saturday Vigil Mass:

4:15pm 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: Monday - Thursday 9am – 3pm

(Mon.-Thu. Hours of 1pm – 3pm By Appointment Only)

Fridays 9am – 1pm By Appointment Only

November 8, 2020

Saturday, Nov. 7

4:15pm @ OL

In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Ed Messner

Sunday, Nov. 8

8:00am @ OL

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time For the People of the Parish

Monday, Nov. 9

8:30am @ OL

In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Kenny & Joann Barnes

Tuesday, Nov. 10

8:30am @ OL

Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church In memory of Jeffrey T. Pendal by: K of C Fr. Mark O’Neill Council #2486

Wednesday, Nov. 11

8:30am @ OL

Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop For All Veteran’s

Thursday, Nov. 12

Please Join us to pray The RosaRy in ouR Lady’s ChuRCh aT 6:30pm

Friday, Nov. 13

8:30am @ OL

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin In memory of Michael Leiter II by: Mike Leiter

Saturday, Nov. 14

4:15pm @ OL

In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Anne Romberger

Sunday, Nov. 15

8:00am @ OL

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time In memory of Jeff Pendal by: Karen Waters

Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Lamp burns: For All Souls

Ministers of the Liturgical Celebrations Schedule

Saturday, November 14, 2020 @ 4:15pm

Lector- James Bower

Greeter/s- James & Deb Bower

Sunday, November 15, 2020 @ 8:00am

Lector – Nicholas Whitcomb

Greeter/s –

Offerings:

November 1, 2020: $4,302.00 (combined)

# of Returned Envelopes: 98

2019 Collections: $5,753.00 (combined) Second Collections:

Nov. 8th

: Debt Reduction

Nov. 15th

: Utility Fund

Nov. 22nd

: Matthew 25 Collection

Nov. 26th

: Thanksgiving

Nov. 29th

: Maintenance Fund

Parish Office:

The parish office will be closed on Wednesday,

November 11, 2020 in observation of Veteran’s Day.

It will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at

9am.

November 8, 2020 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Actions and

consequences

Reading I: Wisdom 6:12-16 (the availability of wisdom to

those who seek)

Reading II : 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (resurrection of the

dead)

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 (parable of the ten virgins)

Key Passage Jesus said, “Keep awake therefore, for you

know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13)

Adult : When have you regretted that you did not look

ahead and foresee the consequences of an action?

Child: Is there something coming up this week that you

could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do

not prepare?

Pastoral Council:

Our next meeting will be held on Monday,

November 9, 2020 at 7:00pm in Our Lady’s social

hall. Please remember to wear a mask.

If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding

Mass times for Our Lady’s that you would like to

have presented at the next Pastoral Council meeting,

by a council member, please contact any member of

the council or the parish office by Monday,

November 9, 2020. Thank You.

November 8, 2020

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: faltavilla@hotmail.com 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

*Steve Welker *Roz Wilson

*Jim Willier

*Priscilla Wrubel

*Alice Yuslum

*Brent Daniels

*Tim Kloss

*Unborn Children

1. We would like to express our gratitude to our Parish Secretary, Tiffany Jones, for the services she has rendered to

our Parish. Tiffany has decided to resign because of some health issues she is currently facing. We pray that the

Lord may extend his healing hand and touch her, and we wish her all the best.

2. 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 frmopoki@hbgdiocese.org

· Send regular mail: 732 E. Main Street, Lykens, Pa 17048.

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness--Speaker Series

Date & Time of Second Presentation – November 30, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Title – “Blessed are the Broken-hearted”

Presenter – Christina Bair

Description –Whether you’re young, old, single, married, divorced or widowed, you’ve most likely experienced the

heartbreak of loss and pain in relationships. Come discover how Christ’s perfect love transforms and heals our

hearts! Christina is an autism support teacher from York, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Franciscan University of

Steubenville with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Special Education. Christina is passionate about

autism awareness, Theology of the Body, fitness, education and coffee.

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2020 at noon. Zoom link will be sent to registrants with confirmation

of their registration. To register for this presentation, please

visit: https://hbgdiocese.formstack.com/forms/speaker_series

Registration is free, however, a free will offering is appreciated to pay future speakers a modest stipend for sharing

their talents with us.

November 8, 2020

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: 3:15pm-4:00pm

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: 4:15pm

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 12th: For all parents who grieve the loss of a child.

Council Meeting:

Our next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10th

at 6:30pm in Our Lady’s social hall. Bea

Kerwin’s committee will be serving refreshments at this meeting. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend

these meetings.

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. If you would like more tickets to purchase or sell,

please contact any council member or stop by the parish office. *If purchasing tickets by check, please make

check payable to “OLHC PCCW”.

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.

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

In re; Diocese of Harrisburg, Case No. 1:20-bk-00599 (HWV)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT,

On February 19, 2020 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (“Diocese”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of Title

11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).

The Bankruptcy Code has established November 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file

proofs of claim against the Diocese (the “bar date”).

If you have a claim against the Diocese, including without limitation a claim related to sexual abuse committed by any

person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim on or before the Bar Date.

Please visit https://dm.epiq11.com/RCDH or call (866)977-0992 for more information on how to file your proof of claim.

IF YOU DO NOT TIMELY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM, YOU MAY FORFEIT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ON

ANY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TO SHARE IN ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE.