November 22, 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 jteter@hbgdiocese.org

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 3:00 – 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:OurLadyHelpofChristiansParishLykens@hbgdiocese.orgmailto:frmopoki@hbgdiocese.orgmailto:rburns@dauphinc.org

November 22, 2020

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?

November 22, 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

*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 frmopoki@hbgdiocese.org

· 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.

mailto:faltavilla@hotmail.commailto:frmopoki@hbgdiocese.org

November 22, 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: 3:00pm-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.