Our Lady Of Grace 
                                                                                                                           
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This months Calendar

What is Mass and why do Catholics

do those things click here

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Come Celebrate With Us

Sunday Mass  & Service Schedule 

Sunday 11:00 am     

Tuesday 12:00 noon  

This weeks Bulletin 

Church Announcements 

Hello everyone

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From the Bishop:

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Masks: My request that all those entering our churches wear facial coverings is still in effect. To maintain consistency in parish life, this request is also in effect for meetings, social events, or other parish gatherings (including bingo or events in which food is served). 

The masking protocols and hand-sanitizing before distributing Holy Communion and after each person receives the Eucharist on the tongue, put in place by the Diocese on August 17, 2021, also remain in effect for priests, deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

I know at times it seems that we are moving backward rather than forward as we continue dealing with this pandemic. Our state leads the nation in infection rates, COVID numbers continue to rise, and our hospitals remain at full capacity. While it may be difficult to accept inconvenient practices, I appreciate your willingness to take these steps to ensure the safety of all those who are entrusted to your care while we gather for worship and other parish activities.

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An update on Jane Bredl:  She is still in the hospital.  They are trying to get her oxygen level up before they discharge her.  They are discussing hospice.  Please keep her in your prayers.

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Coffee and donuts has been temporarily stopped until the covid cases go down.

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Diocesan Survey

Surveys have been emailed to you and are also available in the vestibule.  Please place your finished survey in the tray in the vestibule.  Please return your survey by Tuesday, Sept 21!  They will be mailed to the diocese this week.

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The rosary will be recited before Sunday Mass beginning August 1st.

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Life Chain

Our Lady of Grace will be sponsoring the Pro-Life "Life Chain" on Saturday, October 9 from 11am to noon.  We will meet in front of the old Court House by 11am.  We will stand (or sit) in silence for an hour holding signs supporting the unborn.  We get much support from passing cars.  Please bring family or friends and show your support.

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Registration

Coming to Our Lady of Grace regularly but not a member?  Contributing but not receiving a tax credit for charitable donations from Our Lady of Grace?  Joining the parish is easy!  Registration forms are on the table in the vestibule.  Simply fill one out and put it in the collection basket. 

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The second collection September 26 is for The Catholic University of America. 

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It has come to our attention that some parishioners are interested in preplanning their funeral Mass,  We have a book with suggested readings and Gospels.  We will also have a form for you to fill out with the items that you have selected; readings, hymns, etc.  If you would like to preplan your service please contact the office.  We will let you borrow one of the books to use to fill out the form.  We will keep a copy of the form on file in the church office.  

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There will be a special collection Sunday, October 3rd to help with recovery from Hurricane Ida.There will be a special collection on October 3rd to help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida.

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Thank you for your continued support.  Don't forget to donate to the Catholic Sharing Appeal.  The large sign in front of the church is in need of repair or replacement.  The money we get from the CSA  will go toward that.

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Thank You

Thank you to the wonderful parishioners who have given so much of their time to work in the gardens.  They look beautiful.  We are extremely grateful for your time and effort to help keep our grounds neat and tidy.

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What is Mass

Our Lady Of Grace  Mission Statement

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If you don't see the information you are looking for, always  check the Church Bulletin  click here

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Deacon Larry has offered to take communion to anyone who is still unable to attend Mass.  If you know someone who doesn’t get emails please contact them and ask if they would like Deacon Larry to bring communion to them.  You, or they, can contact the office (304) 822-5561 or call Deacon Larry 703-421-5815.

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Church Announcements 

Catholic Charities collects and distributes personal care items to the needy.  This month they need disposable razors, ladies deodorant, q-tips, and toothpaste.

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Dear fellow parishioner,

For better or worse, you will find either a physical or scanned copy of “Thoughts and Reflections”

included in the weekly bulletin.  Since I have not been able to contribute to the common liturgical or

ministerial good during this plague, I asked Fr. Thomas if I could perhaps contribute such weekly

offerings instead.

These reflections were written in an ad hoc basis during my years of active ministry in these Potomac Highlands.  They were, for the most part, cobbled together on those Saturdays when I had the

weekend homily in hand by the time I left for the 5:00 P.M. Mass at Epiphany.  They have been

excavated from my physical files (I suspect that there are many more if I opened one of the many thumb-drives I’ve ignored since I retired.)  They are passed on to you in their original state with all the errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typos, of that which is written in haste.  Such is the

laziness of this retiree.

These have no pretense of being anything more than what they are -  a backward glance upon the scatterings of grace which a generous God has strewn upon the surface of my daily life.  If you find any merit in them; if you find them helpful in recognizing the touch of grace in the simplicity of your own lives, them I am pleased and grateful.

Prayer to Saint Thomas the Apostle

Dear Saint Thomas,

You were once slow in believing that Christ had gloriously risen; but later, because you had seen him, you exclaimed: "My Lord and my God!"

According to an ancient story, you rendered most powerful assistance for constructing a church in a place where pagan priests opposed it.

Please bless architects, builds and carpenters that through them the Lord may be honored.

Contact the office...      Tuesday or Wednesday

                          -  304-822-5561

      If you would like to register as a parishioner.

If your address, phone number or email address has changed.

      If you or a family member is hospitalized so that Fr. Thomas can visit.

      If you become homebound so that a Eucharistic Minister can visit and bring you Holy Communion.

Donation $10.00  and this is tax deductible Proceeds go to

Hope in the Darkness Project 

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Harley Carriger has written an autobiography.  It recounts his growing up experiences and early life.  He has donated a copy to our library.  If you would like to read Harley’s book please use the sign up sheet in the vestibule.  We will circulate the book through the list and then put it in the church library.

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Phil Gallery’s newest book is

“Saint Francis and the Animals.” 

Books will be available for sale for $18.00.

A Message from

Fr. Thomas Anatharackal CST

Our Lady of Grace

Administrator

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Who is Jesus for you - and what difference does he make in your life? Many in Israel recognized Jesus as a mighty man of God, even comparing him with the greatest of the prophets. Peter, always quick to respond whenever Jesus spoke, professed that Jesus was truly the "Christ of God" - "the Son of the living God". No mortal being could have revealed this to Peter, but only God. Through the "eyes of faith" Peter discovered who Jesus truly was. Peter recognized that Jesus was much more than a great teacher, prophet, and miracle worker. Peter was the first apostle to publicly declare that Jesus was the Anointed One. The word for "Christ" in Greek is a translation of the Hebrew word for "Messiah".  Both words literally mean the Anointed One.

Jesus told his disciples that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and die in order that God's work of redemption might be accomplished. How startled the disciples were when they heard this word. How different are God's thoughts and ways from our thoughts and ways! It was through humiliation, suffering, and death on the cross that Jesus broke the powers of sin and death, and won for us eternal life and freedom from the slavery of sin and from the oppression of our enemy, Satan. If we want to share in the victory of the Lord Jesus, then we must also take up our cross and follow where he leads us. What is the "cross" that we must take up each day? - It is that when my will crosses with God's will, then His will must be done!

Have a Blessed and Joyful  Week

Please Pray For

Lynn Adams, Kevin Adrian, Mary Anthony, William Ashworth, Bill & Carolyn Batton, Julie Beavers, Dann Biser, Paul Biser, Christine & Dan Brown, Larkin Bryant, Casey Carriger, Sandra Carriger,  Paul Clower, Harrison Codo, Janet Crabtree, Antonia Detres, Connie Davis, Dorothy Davis, Mary Ellen Davis, The DeVan Family, Anna Dodson, Londa Dodson, The Downey family, Theresa & Tom Eades, Christopher Fagga, Lee Haggerty, Ginny Hajash, Steve Hajash, Ed & Charlene Godish, Grace Jackson, Ronnie Keiter, Sharon Kuykendall, Pam Kizer, Loretta Leach, Marianna Leone, Fr. Giles LeVasseur, Lance LeVasseur, Mike Lippold, Patrick Maher, Andy Mason, Raymond McCall, Tyler Milbourne, Felix Gonzalez Morales, Eileen Passauer, Terry Peel, Bob Pliska, Braydon Pound, Richard Ramsay III, Ashby Reddick, Danny Reddick, Gary Reddick, Meaghan Reddick, Teresa Reddick, Dick Shanholtzer, Kathy Steiner, Sue Stimak, Jerry Vowels, Jim Wysopal, Benny Young, Dana Zucker

(To add or remove a name, contact the office or put a note in the collection basket.  A new list will be  printed every three months.)

Please Pray

for the Sick listed  

 Mass schedule for Our Lady of Grace

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Sunday 11:00 am     

Tuesday 12:00 noon  

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Special Occassions

Holy Days of obligations

times are coming

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 

Weekday Mass's

Half Hour

before and after

1/2 hour before  Saturday or Sunday Mass

    or by appointment

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OLG's  Seminarian 

PHILLIP SZABO'S MAILING ADDRESS

Mount Saint Mary's Seminary

16300 Old Emmitsburg Road

Emmitsburg MD  21727-7797

Sacrament of Marriage

Please contact our office at least 6 months in advance of the desired date

Sacrament of Baptism

please call the office to set up an appointment

Office Hours: 

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:00 am—3:00 pm

Please use office door

Location

299 School Street

Romney, WV  26757-0871

304-822-5561

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Parish Email: 

ourladyofgrace@atlanticbbn.net

Mass Intentions

Offer a Mass for your loved ones, living or deceased.  We will try to schedule the Mass on your requested date (birthday, wedding anniversary, death anniversary, special event etc.) or as close to it as possible.  Please send requests at least three weeks ahead of the date you would like. The amount set by the diocese for Mass intentions is $10 for weekday and $20 for weekend Masses, but any amount, more or less, will be accepted.  Mass Intention envelopes are in the vestibule.

Due to having fewer Masses, it is more difficult to schedule Mass intentions on a requested date.  If you would like a Mass said on a particular date, please send the request in at least 4 months before that date.  Mass intention envelopes are on the table in the vestibule.  Contact the office with any questions.

Did You Know?

If you  make a donation to the church in memory of a loved one it is exempt from the 9% assessed by the Diocese on regular donations.

New Requests

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Pray for our homebound parishioners and our falling away Brothers and Sisters

What are the Gospels?

The term gospel comes from a translation of the Greek noun

euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) – meaning “good tidings” or “good news”. This means that when people are speaking of the four gospels in the bible, they are talking about the four recounts of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Written by evangelists between 70 and 100 AD, the four gospels contain almost everything we know today about Jesus, his life, his teachings, and his sacrifice.

The gospels are in fact, a set of specific historical text, that convey a deeper, more profound understanding of Jesus, who he is, his acts, and his teachings, from four different perspectives.

Why are There Four Gospels? Each of the gospels contain information that is either absent from or contradictive to the three other gospels. Each of the gospels were written to convey the message of the lord with different demographics, cultures, and educations in mind. The way an impoverished person living on the streets, would speak and think was different to those of an upper class from the same time period, which also meant that they would see and understanding things differently from one another. This made it rather difficult trying to get the people to connect with the same message, as their view of things was heavily influenced by their own means, needs and comforts.

As time is not kind to human memory, there is no way for us to know exactly what was said and done, word for word, and we must instead rely on the word of witnesses recounting what they saw and heard long after the event. Personal bias could also effect how these witnesses perceived the events, and as Jesus most likely spoke Aramaic there are bound to be a few mistranslated words or phrases here and there. As Catholics we believe  that the Gospels are the divinely inspired word of God.

DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

 Registration forms for classes are in the church vestibule. Sessions begin at the end of September.  If anyone has any questions, please call or e-mail me.  I am glad to meet with you beforehand.   We want to provide classes for the following:

1.  Unbaptized adults who are considering to join the Catholic Church

2.  Baptized non-Catholic adults who want to join the Catholic Church

3.  Baptized Catholic adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation

4.  Catholics and non-Catholics alike who want to know more about the Catholic Faith

Do you know of anyone who wants to find out more about the Catholic Faith?  Please invite them to these sessions.

Our Lady Of Grace

Mission Statement

              We the members of Our Lady of Grace Parish are a Catholic Christian, ecumenical community under the auspices of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. 

             We are dedicated to providing an environment for ourselves and for others in which we can grow in a spirit of thanksgiving , worship, and love.  We wish to deepen our individual and collective faith in God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in the Sacraments of the Church, Particularly the Eucharist, and in Mary, Mother of Grace.

           W e gather together as a community of Faith, based on love, acceptance, interdependence, compassion, and service.

             Our purpose as a parish family is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ by word and example. We use our God-given talents to bring ourselves and others close to God. We accept our Baptismal call to make the faith of the Church known to all people by taking our personal part in evangelization.  

Check out FaithInWV.org

The of Wheeling-Charleston has rolled out #FaithInWV, and it is all presented online through a new website - FaithInWV.org.  It is an online pathway to stories, photos, and videos of how our people in West Virginia are following Christ by actions and choices.

#FaithInWV is giving hope, rising above the odds, being a blessing, and leading by example. It is choosing to find the good in others, and letting others see Christ in you. Ultimately it is having faith in God the Father above all.

Learn how our brothers and sisters in Christ are doing His work. Let’s imitate their love, joy, strength, and resilience through the website. 

Do you know an exceptional Catholic in West Virginia, someone or a group who is a shining example of #FaithInWV? Email Bibey your feature idea to jbibey@dwc.org.