Welcome to Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Parish
Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Parish is dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary under the special title,
"Our Lady of Pompeii." In the spirit of truth and love, we strive to faithfully follow the command of Christ
to spread the Gospel and dispense the sacraments to all those God sends to our doors.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Our Lady of Pompeii!
"Our Lady of Pompeii." In the spirit of truth and love, we strive to faithfully follow the command of Christ
to spread the Gospel and dispense the sacraments to all those God sends to our doors.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Our Lady of Pompeii!
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Priest Administrator
Rev. David Richards 
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Many thanks to all parishioners fulfilling their pledges to Upon This Rock. We received the first disbursement of 35% of pledges fulfilled - $23,090.68. The UTR Office asks you to please use the remittance envelopes provided with the pledge reminders, as the envelopes deliver payments directly to the bank. Additionally, they would realize cost savings if parishioners could set up Electronic Fund Transfers either through their credit cards or bank accounts. Once these pre-authorized payments are set up, there is no longer the need for the office to send monthly pledge reminders.
Thank you for your help and continued support of Upon this Rock. April 2018 Partners in Faith May 2018 Partners in Faith |
APRIL 2018 CALENDAR
Check out the "calendar" tab for more events! 2017-18 Faith Enrichment Series Flyer & Schedule Daytime @ OLP Flyer & Schedule |
Third Week of Easter John 6:60-69
Friends, we come today to the end of the extraordinary sixth chapter of John’s Gospel. He has told his listeners, "Unless you gnaw on the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you."
We hear that "many of Jesus’ disciples…said, ‘This saying is hard; who can accept it?’" Knowing their murmuring, Jesus says, "Does this shock you?" Now, if his words were meant in a symbolic sense, they wouldn’t have had this explosive, shocking effect on his listeners. Given every opportunity to clarify his meaning along symbolic lines, Jesus does nothing of the kind.
What follows from these words of the Lord is one of the saddest moments in the New Testament: the Scripture tells us that most of his followers abandoned him.
But when Jesus asks whether his disciples will leave, too, Peter speaks for the Twelve: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."
The Church, down through the ages to the present day, has stood with Peter. Jesus is not one interesting teacher among many; he is the only one, the one with the words of eternal life—indeed, he is the Holy One of God. And he comes to us through the flesh and blood of the Eucharist. - Bishop Robert Barron
Friends, we come today to the end of the extraordinary sixth chapter of John’s Gospel. He has told his listeners, "Unless you gnaw on the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you."
We hear that "many of Jesus’ disciples…said, ‘This saying is hard; who can accept it?’" Knowing their murmuring, Jesus says, "Does this shock you?" Now, if his words were meant in a symbolic sense, they wouldn’t have had this explosive, shocking effect on his listeners. Given every opportunity to clarify his meaning along symbolic lines, Jesus does nothing of the kind.
What follows from these words of the Lord is one of the saddest moments in the New Testament: the Scripture tells us that most of his followers abandoned him.
But when Jesus asks whether his disciples will leave, too, Peter speaks for the Twelve: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."
The Church, down through the ages to the present day, has stood with Peter. Jesus is not one interesting teacher among many; he is the only one, the one with the words of eternal life—indeed, he is the Holy One of God. And he comes to us through the flesh and blood of the Eucharist. - Bishop Robert Barron
Photos of Recent Events at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish
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Holy Name Society
Fall 2017 Meat Raffle 2017 Youth Group Kayaking
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First Communion 2017
2017 Giving Tree
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Confirmation 2017
Semi-Annual Spaghetti Dinner
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Paschal Tridium -
April 13 - 15, 2017 |
Middle School Youth Group at "Youth at Work Retreat - 2017"
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Our Lady of Pompeii Respect Life - 2017
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Month of the Holy Eucharist
The month of April is traditionally dedicated to devotion to Jesus in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The Catholic Church teaches that the Blessed Sacrament is the real and living presence of Christ—His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—received into our souls with every reception of Holy Communion. Our Eucharistic Lord is the source and summit of our Christian life, the ultimate proof of His infinite love for us. |
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From the Desk of the Parish Secretary
Have you changed your address or have a cell phone that is your primary phone number? Have you recently married and have not registered at OLP as a couple? If your email has changed or you have not yet registered your email with the Church Office, please contact the Church Office so that we can update our computer records and be of more service to your needs. Please notify the office at 716-683-6522, ladyofpompeii@yahoo.com or visit us during office hours to let us know of your changes or your need to register. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Have you been asked to be a Sponsor for a child being baptized or a child making their confirmation? For those who have been asked to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for registered parishioners who:
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Are You Catholic?
Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith or how one becomes Catholic? Call Deacon Greg at 716-683-6522. ext. 125. You can also learn more about the Catholic Church and how one becomes Catholic here. YOUR HELP NEEDED - We are looking for parishioners to work once a month at our Sunday Bingo. Are you able to give 3 hours of your time once a month? If interested, please call Donna during business hours at 716-683-6522 ext. 101. Click HERE for Commemorative Issue of Our Lady of Pompeii School Newsletter - June 2014 MONTH OF APRIL Universal: For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. |
