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# Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church

Strafford, Pennsylvania 19087

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- [Home](https://olastrafford.org/) - Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Our Mission Statement Through our devotion to Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, we strive to carry out the Mission of Jesus Christ to: † Know God through Scripture and Prayer † Encounter God through the Eucharist † Love God through Service ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ "MY OLA † MY FAMILY
- [Links](https://olastrafford.org/links/) - OLA Related Informational Websites' Links: Archdiocese of Philadelphia US Catholic Bishops website ORDO Catholic News Agency uCatholic Safe Environment Resources and Scholarships for Catholic College Students Catholic Scholarships for College Students
- [Women's Bible Study](https://olastrafford.org/womensbiblestudy/) - Fall 2026 Study Group Follow Me, Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John We are excited
- [Festival](https://olastrafford.org/festival/) - __________________________________________ 2026 Italian Festival Sponsorship OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS SET AT $8,500. SCAN THIS QR CODE TO CONTRIBUTE THROUGH PARISH GIVING: OPTIONS: PAY AS A GUEST Log into your PARISH GIVING ACCOUNT __________________________________________ 2026 OLA Festival Forms (click to access the form): Festival Ad Form Festival Memorial Form Festival Patron Form __________________________________________ 2026 OLA
- [Stewardship](https://olastrafford.org/stewardship/) - OLA Stewardship YTD Weekend of: 06/07/2026 06/08/2025 Collection: $ 309,851 $ 289,243 Electronic Giving: $ 141,564 $ 134,449 Total: $ 451,415 $ 423,692 We thank you for your generosity! _______________________ _______________________ FOR CONSIDERATION BY OUR PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THEIR ANNUAL REQUIRED
- [Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)](https://olastrafford.org/ocia/) - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Mission: OCIA is a process of initiation in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. Our primary concern is with living the fundamental values of the Christian way of life. The process is focused on conversion, both for those entering the Catholic Church, and for those who try
- [Funerals](https://olastrafford.org/funerals/) - Funerals at Our Lady of the Assumption Church “...just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” ~ Romans 6:4 ______________________________________________________ Stephen William Roddy May 7, 1959- June 20, 2026 Service Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 Viewing: OLA
- [Saint Gabriel](https://olastrafford.org/saint-gabriel/) - Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day: February 27th Click here to access the OLA Saint Gabriel Booklet - Adult Version Click here to access the OLA Saint Gabriel Booklet - Children Version I will attempt day by day to break my will into pieces. I want to do God's Holy Will,
- [News & Events](https://olastrafford.org/news-events/) - OLA News and Events ___________________________________________ Question Of The Week What do I fear the most about witnessing to my faith in the light of day? How can I see my failing to stand up for what I believe in as a greater fear? __________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday, 7 PM - 8 PM, in the Church. __________________________________________
- [Ladies of OLA](https://olastrafford.org/ladies-of-ola/) - Dina Gentile Marge DiGiacomo Becky Moscia Our Mission: We build our Church community by welcoming and inviting parishioners to join us and share their time and talents with our parish community. We foster family traditions, ethnic & cultural activities, and lively social affairs. The Ladies of Our Lady of the Assumption (LOLA)
- [Pastor's Corner](https://olastrafford.org/pastors-corner/) - Our Pastor's Corner – June 21st, 2026 Dear Friends, This weekend we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. One of the most common phrases in Sacred Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” In fact, it is heard 365 times in the Bible. Someone once observed that the words “Do not be afraid” appear so often
- [Our Sunday Bulletin](https://olastrafford.org/our-sunday-bulletin/) - Our Sunday Bulletin Our Sunday Bulletin Insert
- [Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)](https://olastrafford.org/prep/) - _________________________ For questions of further information, please contact Sister Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM at: 610 688-1178, or: rmangelilli@olastrafford.org. _________________________
- [Bazaar](https://olastrafford.org/bazaar/) - Click HERE to sign up as a vendor! New vendors needed! Please contact Barb at 610-213-6552 for details. If no answer, please leave a voice message and we will get back to you. Thanks so much! . Please check back regularly for event updates and announcements!
- [GNO](https://olastrafford.org/gno/) - Thanks to all our lovely OLA ladies and friends for a festive evening! It was a wonderful year and we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks to Fr. Carey for his support! Have a great summer!
- [Parish Giving](https://olastrafford.org/parish-giving/) - Our Lady of the Assumption has enlisted Parish Giving to provide its members with the opportunity to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as an alternative method for giving. Parish Giving is being offered to you free of charge. At the same time, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish will benefit from a reliable, more efficient and more convenient means to
- [Festival Committee](https://olastrafford.org/festival-committee/) - Festival Committee Pierre Rebello Mission: To celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, our patroness. On or the closest Sunday to August 15, when the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, our patroness, we host an annual festival as a reminder of our parish’s heritage and to honor Our
- [Cooking with Kids](https://olastrafford.org/cooking-with-kids/) - Cooking with Kids Diane Norcini Mission: To integrate our older parishioners with the young ones. Together, they can ensure that our traditions around the preparation of food can continue. Once a week, older members of the OLA Parish come and teach the Kindergarten class from OLA Preschool & Kindergarten to cook. Everyone looks forward to
- [Bakers for Special Events](https://olastrafford.org/bakers-for-special-events/) - Bakers for Special Events Barbara Fitting Mission: As a part of LOLA, we help build community in the parish by bringing everyone together in the sharing of bread and desserts. There are three times each year that we hold a parish-wide bake sale: Palm Sunday, the OLA Festival, and the Christmas Bazaar. Every parishioner is
- [Worship & Fellowship Committee](https://olastrafford.org/worship-fellowship-committee/) - OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Anne Sprissler, Cathy Caprio & Meg Taft MISSION: We, the Worship and Fellowship Committee of Our Lady of the Assumption, seek to lead our parishioners across all ages into a deeper, more authentic encounter with God that will inspire spiritual growth and foster a vibrant, welcoming
- [Sunday Collection Counters](https://olastrafford.org/sunday-collection-counters/) - Sunday Collection Counters Jack Toukatly Mission: To accurately count, tally and secure Parish collections for bank deposit. Members of the Committee are organized in teams of two (2) that count the Sunday and Christmas collections on a rotating schedule. The collections are counted and summarized, then secured for pending bank deposit. If you are interested
- [Outreach Ministry](https://olastrafford.org/outreach/) - OLA Outreach Ministry Vince Caprio Diane Norcini Mission: We, the family of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, in our Outreach Ministry are committed to loving service to our brothers and sisters in need. In community we strive to become living examples of Jesus Christ through many working hands. The Outreach Program services those in
- [OLA Cooking Night for the Needy](https://olastrafford.org/ola-cooking-night-for-the-needy/) - OLA Cooking Night for the Needy Diane Norcini Sue Norcini Mission: To provide nutritional meals for our less fortunate neighbors who need our help. The Cooking Program services the homeless shelter My Brother’s House in Philadelphia. We cook once or twice a month with the help of the generous contributions of our parishioners at OLA.
- [Knights of Columbus](https://olastrafford.org/knights-of-columbus/) - Knights of Columbus, Council #13562 Thomas Angers, Grand Knight Mission: The Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 to provide a means by which Catholic men could support the Catholic Church, provide financial protection to protect their families, and engage in works of charity to benefit the less fortunate. We are a Council (similar
- [Casseroles for the Homeless](https://olastrafford.org/casseroles-for-the-homeless/) - Casseroles for the Homeless Vince Caprio Mission: To provide meals for those in need in the wider community. Casseroles for the Homeless is an opportunity for the OLA Parish community to prepare a full meal for eight people. The meal should include protein, vegetables and a starch, with heating instructions, and should be frozen. The
- [Memorial Flowers](https://olastrafford.org/memorial-flowers/) - Memorial Flowers Our Lady of the Assumption Church has established a Memorial Flowers program, through which your memorial and personal intentions can be visibly observed at Mass. This is a wonderful way to remember a loved one, offer thanksgiving for a special grace, create a gorgeous environment for your wedding, or simply to help beautify
- [Devotions](https://olastrafford.org/devotions/) - DEVOTIONS The devotional life of the Church augments and strengthens the sacramental life of the Catholic, and helps foster and deepen faith, hope and charity. Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus occupies an important place in the prayer life of our parish. First Friday devotions are prayed after the 8:00 AM Mass. An
- [Worship/Fellowship](https://olastrafford.org/worship-fellowship/) - OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Anne Sprissler & Cathy Caprio MISSION: We, the Worship and Fellowship Committee of Our Lady of the Assumption, seek to lead our parishioners across all ages into a deeper, more authentic encounter with God that will inspire spiritual growth and foster a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community
- [Youth Choir](https://olastrafford.org/youth-choir/) - Youth Choir Mildred Slifer Mission: To provide the opportunity for young people to give praise and honor to the Lord by lifting their voices in joyful song and to enhance the Eucharistic Liturgy once a month and on special occasions. The OLA Youth Choir is comprised of girls and boys in grades 2 to 8
- [Choir and Cantors](https://olastrafford.org/music-ministry/) - Choir and Cantors Anne Sprissler, Music Director Mission: To instruct and inspire our congregation to active participation in the Liturgy. We are dedicated to enhancing the prayer of the community in song, and we dedicate our work to the greater glory of God. We are always looking for new Choir members. The audition is easy. If
- [Lectors](https://olastrafford.org/lectors/) - Lectors Marguerite Paolantonio Mission: The ministry of lectoring offers one of the most explicit opportunities for Catholic laypeople to literally announce the sacred words of God’s own Word, the sacred expression of God’s inner self, revealed as the heart of what is absolutely real. Lectors are lay men and women, practicing confirmed Catholics, who proclaim
- [Hospitality Ministers - Ushers](https://olastrafford.org/hospitality-ministers-ushers/) - Hospitality Ministers - Ushers Vince Caprio Mission: To welcome all who enter our church and to assist with any concerns or needs that might arise during Mass. Our mission is to set a warm and friendly tone during the liturgies. To accomplish this, we assist with seating, take up collections at the Offertory, direct the presentation
- [Hospitality Ministers - Greeters](https://olastrafford.org/hospitality-ministers-greeters/) - Hospitality Ministers - Greeters Cathy Kunsch Mission: To create a spirit of hospitality and community for each person entering the doors of Our lady of the Assumption church by welcoming and supporting them in a positive, friendly and spiritual manner. Greeters are the first to welcome those who enter our church to worship and make
- [Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion](https://olastrafford.org/extraordinary-ministry-of-holy-communion/) - Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion Jen Schauble Mission: To assist the ordained ministers of the Church in the reverent distribution of Holy Communion during the Sacred Eucharistic Liturgy of the Mass, and to reach out to those OLA parishioners who are unable to participate in the Sunday Eucharist. Thus, we unite in a visible way the
- [Evangelization](https://olastrafford.org/evangelization/) - Evangelization Parish Pastoral Council Rose Ann Westerfer Mission: Deeply grateful for the word of God proclaimed to us and the faith shared with us, we will take every opportunity to invite and welcome others into the communion we have in Christ. The goal of all OLA Evangelization programs is to: Bring OLA to the parishioners
- [Arts & Liturgical Environment](https://olastrafford.org/arts-liturgical-environment/) - Arts and Liturgical Environment Chris Renzi Mission: As children of Our Lady of the Assumption, we strive to lift up our parish family through beautiful and dignified art and environment that complements the liturgical season or spiritual event being celebrated. We strive to: Create a respectful, beautiful floral complement within the church which honors the
- [Altar Servers](https://olastrafford.org/altar-servers/) - We’re looking for Service in a very special space in our Parish, right next to the Altar of the Lord. We’re looking for Altar Servers, boys and girls, young men and women who would share their time and talent at a weekend Mass of your choice. We all want to participate at home in family
- [History Committee](https://olastrafford.org/history-committee/) - OLA History Committee Celia Paolantonio Christine Gaeto Mission: To be the repository of all data and artifacts of historical significance to the parish (i.e., memorabilia, reminiscences, oral histories, documents, artifacts). To continue to gather and preserve these items. To record and document parish events of historical significance. To give periodic presentations, exhibits or publications pertaining
- [Liturgy Board](https://olastrafford.org/liturgy-board/) - OLA Liturgy Board Rev. Gerald P. Carey Deacon Paul Fisher Mission: Plans/coordinates the principal Catholic Parish mission – the Worship of God. The celebration of worship includes Mass, devotions and prayer services in conjunction with the Roman Catholic Church calendar. Plans for worship include coordinating the faithful: to proclaim the Scripture (Lectors); to assist in
- [Property Committee](https://olastrafford.org/property-committee/) - OLA Property Committee Richard McCormick Mission: To assist the pastor with the management and maintenance of the “Church Campus". The Property Committee meets every other month from September through June and serves as an advisory group to the Pastor with regard to future renovations and general maintenance activities. Appointments are made based on talents and
- [Finance Council](https://olastrafford.org/finance-council/) - OLA Finance Council Rev. Gerald P. Carey Vince Buggy - Business Manager Mission: The Finance Council, is governed, in addition to universal law, by norms issued by the diocesan bishop. Members of the Christian faithful, selected according to these same norms, are to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish,
- [Dry Mass](https://olastrafford.org/dry-mass/) - The Dry Mass The Dry Mass is essentially the liturgy without the offertory, consecration, and subsequent communion. All evidence points to the origin of this devotion from the time of the crusades when priests would celebrate the Missa nauticum: a “nautical” Mass for the seafaring knights on their travels to Jerusalem. Dry Mass Explained, Part I
- [Pre-Jordan](https://olastrafford.org/pre-jordan/) - Pre-Jordan Mission: To prepare parents for the Sacrament of Baptism for their child(ren). Pre-Jordan provides an evening of reflection/instruction on the Sacrament of Baptism for parents expecting their first child. The Parish office provides the first contact with the new family. The office obtains appropriate information from the family (for the Baptism Information Form) about the
- [Pre-School & Kindergarten](https://olastrafford.org/pre-school-kindergarten/) - Assumption Academy - Pre-School & Kindergarten Mission: With the love of Jesus Christ to guide us and under the protection of the mantle of Mary, our Mother, the staff and parents of Our Lady of the Assumption School endeavor to foster the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social development of each child entrusted to our care. We
- [Pre-School & Kindergarten - Cares Program](https://olastrafford.org/cares-program/) - Pre-School & Kindergarten - Cares Program Mission: To provide working parents with a safe and loving environment that cares for their children outside the educational experience at Our Lady of the Assumption Preschool. OLA offers working parents an after-school CARES program from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Staffed by existing OLA faculty, this program provides continuity for
- [Youth Group](https://olastrafford.org/youth-group/) - Youth Group Sister Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM Mission: Youth Group serves the needs of many individual young people who are at different levels of development, maturity and stages of faith and life. We attempt to offer opportunities to gather, have fun, do something for someone in need and reinforce our faith. Youth Group needs to
- [From the Principal's Desk](https://olastrafford.org/from-the-principals-desk/) - ________________________________ https://assumption.academy/ We are so grateful for the support of the OLA Parish Family! ________________________________
- [First Communion](https://olastrafford.org/first-communion/)
- [OLA Funeral Mass Planning](https://olastrafford.org/funeral-planning/) - Planning A Funeral Mass Introduction The Funeral Liturgy is the central Liturgical Celebration of the Christian community for the deceased. When one of its members dies, the Church encourages the celebration of the Funeral Liturgy at a Mass. The Funeral Liturgy is an act of worship, and not merely an expression of grief. This Funeral
- [Confession](https://olastrafford.org/confession/) - CONFESSION Christ instituted the sacrament of Penance for all sinful members of His Church: above all for those who, since Baptism, have fallen into grave sin, and have thus lost their baptismal grace and wounded ecclesial communion. It is to them that the sacrament of Penance offers a new possibility to convert and to recover
- [Baptism](https://olastrafford.org/baptism/) - BAPTISM Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in
- [Marriage](https://olastrafford.org/marriage/) - MARRIAGE The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of
- [Home Sweet Home Bingo](https://olastrafford.org/hshb/) - Thanks to all who helped make our 2nd Annual Home Sweet Home Bingo such a success! We couldn't have done it without you!
- [Annointing of the Sick](https://olastrafford.org/annointing-of-the-sick/) - ANNOINTING OF THE SICK Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in preparation for surgery after Masses.
- [Mass Schedule](https://olastrafford.org/mass-schedule-2/) - OLA MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM Holy Days: Weekdays 7:00 PM Vigil, 8:00 AM & 12:05 PM Saturday 9:00 AM Please visit our PARISH CALENDAR, for specific Mass Intentions and special Mass Schedules. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30
- [Parish Staff](https://olastrafford.org/parish-staff/) - Clergy: Pastor Rev. Gerald P. Carey Frgcarey@olastrafford.org In Residence: Rev. Augustin Kassa, SMA frakassa@olastrafford.org Permanent Deacon Deacon Paul Fisher pfisher@olastrafford.org Parish Staff: Office Manager/Parish Secretary Rose Anne Westerfer - ext. 115 rwesterfer@olastrafford.org Parish Services Assistant Samantha Stewart - ext. 129 sstewart@olastrafford.org Business Manager Vince Buggy - ext. 150 vbuggy@olastrafford.org Director of Maintenance Mike Stuart
- [Mass Intention Cards](https://olastrafford.org/mass-intention-cards/) - 2026 OLA MASS INTENTION FORMS It is edifying that many of the faithful of Our Lady of the Assumption seek to have Masses offered, usually for the benefit of the deceased. This has necessitated a policy so that the widest number of parishioners can have an opportunity to have Masses said. Fairness and justice are
- [Bingo Bonanza](https://olastrafford.org/bingobonanza/)
- [Help Wanted](https://olastrafford.org/help-wanted-job-postings/) - Need help searching for a job? The OLA Outreach Ministry can connect you with a service that provides free and confidential guidance to OLA parishioners on the content of your resume and your interviewing strategy. Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your goal, challenges and the best times to contact you to:
- [Pastoral Council](https://olastrafford.org/pastoral-council/) - OLA Pastoral Council Ex Offico Members: Rev. Gerald P. Carey Sister Rita Marian Angelilli Rose Ann Westerfer Michael Emmi (Finance Council Representative) Mission: With the Pastor, the Parish Pastoral Council develops the mission statement for the entire parish. With the Pastor, the Parish Pastoral Council defines the Pastoral plans, goals, and objectives for the entire
- [designerbingo](https://olastrafford.org/designerbingo/) - Thanks to all of our OLA friends and family for a wonderful event! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and we'll see you again 2026!
- [Adult Faith Formation](https://olastrafford.org/adult-faith-formation/) - Adult Faith Formation Learning is a life-long process. Our Catholic faith is so rich, and there is much to learn. Throughout the year, but particularly in the Advent and Lenten seasons, various opportunities are presented to enrich our knowledge of the faith, the history of the Church, as well as explore current issues in the Church.
- [Bulletin Archive](https://olastrafford.org/bulletin-archive/) - OLA Sunday Bulletin Archive: 2025-02-23 2025-02-16 2025-02-09 2025-02-02 2025-01-26 2025-01-19 2025-01-12 2025-01-05 2024-12-29 2024-12-22 2024-12-15 2024-12-08 2024-12-01 To view the bulletin, you first need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have it yet, visit Adobe's Web site to download it. Note: Only the last twelve (12) bulletins are displayed. Prior versions are available upon
- [Our Parish History](https://olastrafford.org/parish-history-2/) - ANCESTRY RESEARCH: To access the Request for Baptismal/Marriage/Burial/Genealogy Records for Ancestry Research, please CLICK HERE. OUR PARISH HISTORY: Humble Beginnings A little more than one hundred years ago, a vast wave of immigrants from southern Europe—almost 25 million men, women, and children—swept onto the shores of the United States, lured by the promise of
- [Parish Calendar](https://olastrafford.org/parish-calendar/)
- [Questions or Comments](https://olastrafford.org/questions-or-comments/) - Questions and Comments Our Lady of the Assumptions Parish 35 Old Eagle School Road Strafford, PA 19087 (610) 688-1178, (610) 688-6147 parishoffice@olastrafford.org
- [Sodality](https://olastrafford.org/sodality/) - Sodality Show your love for our Blessed Mother! Join the OLA Sodality for our weekly devotions to the Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Every Saturday morning in Church after the 9:00 AM Mass Come join us to honor Our Lady! Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Our Lady of the Assumption Prefect: Tony Coyer
- [Sacred Music - Final Commendations](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-final-commendations/) - F. Final Commendation: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ Song of Farewell (LaManna) ¨ Song of Farewell (Sands) ¨ O Loving God (A Traditional Irish Melody)
- [Volunteer Sign-up](https://olastrafford.org/festival-volunteer-sign-up/) - 2024 OLA Festival Volunteer Sign-Up To sign-up to volunteer at this year's Festival, please fill out the form below and click the submit button. A member of the OLA Festival Committee will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer at this year's Festival!
- [Order of the Funeral Liturgy](https://olastrafford.org/order-of-the-funeral-liturgy/) - * Note: All items bolded are selected by the family. III. Order of the Funeral Liturgy: 1. Reception of the The Body: The Body of the deceased is placed before the Paschal Candle in front of the altar. 2. Words of Remembrance
- [Selection of Scripture Readings A](https://olastrafford.org/selection-of-scripture-readings/) - IV. Liturgy of the Word A. First Reading: (Select one reading only) † Often chosen. 1. Outside of Easter Season: (Old Testament) Maccabees 12:43-46 He acted in an excellent and noble way as he had the resurrection of the dead in view. Job 19:1, 23-27a
- [Selection of Scripture Readings C](https://olastrafford.org/selection-of-scripture-readings-c/) - IV. Liturgy of the Word C. General Intercessions, select one General Intercessions page to be prayed as part of the Funeral Mass:
- [Selection of Scripture Readings B](https://olastrafford.org/selection-of-scripture-readings-b/) - IV. Liturgy of the Word B. Second Reading: (Select one reading only) † Often chosen. New Testament Romans 5:5-11 Since we are now justified by His Blood, we will be saved through Him from wrath. Romans
- [Funeral Mass - Family Participation](https://olastrafford.org/funeral-mass-family-participation/) - VI. Family Participation A. Words of Remembrance: Words of Remembrance are a short tribute to the faith life of the deceased loved one, offered by a family member or close personal friend, who knows
- [OLA Funeral Mass - Selection of Sacred Music](https://olastrafford.org/ola-funeral-mass-selection-of-sacred-music/) - V. Selection of Sacred Music: The Church directs that music must accompany the celebration of all funeral liturgies. According to the music norms of the Catholic Church, only sacred music is permitted to be sung and these selections are approved by our Director of Music Ministry and the Pastor. Because of the sacred rites of
- [Funeral Mass Planning Form Access](https://olastrafford.org/funeral-mass-planning-form-access/) - To complete the Funeral Mass Planning Form online, click HERE. To download a hardcopy of Funeral Mass Planning Form for completion, click HERE.
- [Making Arrangements to Celebrate the Funeral Liturgy](https://olastrafford.org/making-arrangements-to-celebrate-the-funeral-liturgy/) - I. Making Arrangements to Celebrate the Funeral Liturgy A. Setting the Date and Time: The funeral director or a family member may contact the OLA Parish Office or the pastor to inform us of the death of
- [Right for Life](https://olastrafford.org/right-for-life/) - Right for Life Vince Silveri Mission: To save life at the moment of conception; in other words, an end to abortion. We, the Pro-Life Committee at OLA, want to bring together the OLA family for prayer and service to stand for what is right in God’s eyes, an end to breaking the Fifth Commandment: Thou
- [Missionary Servants of Holy Love](https://olastrafford.org/missionary-servants-of-holy-love/) - Missionary Servants of Holy Love Angela Varrichio Mission: Through the MSHL lay apostolate of devotion to prayers we pledge to lift up one another and all who seek God. We offer intercessory prayers for all people in the world. Like Jesus, we offer loving service to all in need. We evangelize, welcome and teach the
- [Living Bridges](https://olastrafford.org/living-bridges/) - Living Bridges - Men's Faith Sharing Dean Miller Mission: The ministry work of Living Bridges has always focused on the following three major aspects of our mission: Serving Children, Strengthening Families, Stirring Faith in GOD. This year Living Bridges celebrates over 30 years serving U.S. families and needy children through educational programs, Scripture and faith
- [Legion of Mary](https://olastrafford.org/legion-of-mary/) - Legion of Mary The Mission: “To Jesus through Mary.” To bring the Spirit of Mary to our lonely and suffering OLA parishioners. THE OLA LEGION OF MARY WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER AN ANSWER TO PRAYER The OLA Legion of Mary welcomes their newest member, Antoinette Recchi. She is a lifelong member of OLA who was
- [Lay Carmelites](https://olastrafford.org/lay-carmelites/) - Lay Carmelites Angelina Piccoli-Steady Mission: Our primary mission is to follow Jesus Christ through prayer, fraternity and prophetic services and presence in the spirit of Mary and Elijah. Our chief means of fulfilling this Mission is by our lives and our ministries. Therefore, we need to develop and encourage a sense of contemplative service to
- [IHM Companions in Prayer and Ministry](https://olastrafford.org/ihm-companions-in-prayer-and-ministry/) - IHM Companions in Prayer and Ministry Sister Rita Marian Angelilli, IHM Mission: United by bonds of friendship, the members of the IHM Companion in Prayer and Ministry pledge to strive to deepen our commitment to daily prayer and to strengthen and nurture our personal faith life and that of each person we come in contact
- [Convent - Sisters of IHM](https://olastrafford.org/convent-sisters-of-ihm/) - Convent - Sisters of IHM Sr. Jeannine Norton, IHM Mission: The Sisters strive to incorporate themselves into the life of the Trinity through Jesus Christ and the perfection of their baptismal consecration by commitment to the building up of the Body of Christ, the Church. Through the living of our vowed life and our commitment
- [Understanding the Mass](https://olastrafford.org/understanding-the-mass/) - UNDERSTANDING THE MASS Based on the results of the DMI Survey, the Survey Committee learned that one of the primary areas in which OLA needs to grow is how the Mass matters. Our first step in how to find ways to improve Mass attendance and how we celebrate the Liturgy is by providing the parishioners
- [Cemetery](https://olastrafford.org/ola-cemetery/) - OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CEMETERY Our Lady of the Assumption Cemetery, situated in the rear of the church building, was established in 1921 under Fr. Antonio Scialabba. The first official burial was of Maria Faggioli, age 26, in October 1921. In 2011, then-pastor Msgr. Joseph Marino, responding to parishioner requests, initiated a study to
- [Stained Glass Windows](https://olastrafford.org/stained-glass-windows/)
- [Sacred Music - Sending Forth Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-sending-forth-hymns/) - G. Sending Forth Hymn: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ City of God ¨ How Great Thou Art ¨ I Know That My Redeemer Lives ¨ In Paradisum (English) ¨ In Paradisum (Latin)
- [Sacred Music - Meditation Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-meditation-hymns/) - E. Meditation Hymn: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ Ave Maria (Schubert) ¨ Ave Maria (Gounod) ¨ Hail Mary Gentle Woman
- [Sacred Music - Communion Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-communion-hymns/) - D. Communion Hymn: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ Behold the Lamb ¨ Gift of Finest Wheat ¨ I am the Bread of Life ¨ O Lord, I Am Not Worthy ¨
- [Sacred Music - Offertory Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-offertory-hymns/) - C. Offertory Hymn (Preparation of the Gifts): (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ Amazing Grace ¨ Come to Me ¨ Prayer of St. Francis ¨ Precious Lord Take My Hand ¨ Shelter Me, O God ¨ The Lord is
- [Sacred Music - Responsorial Psalms](https://olastrafford.org/sacred-music-responsorial-psalms/) - B. Responsorial Psalm: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ My Shepherd is the Lord, Ps. 23 ¨ Shepherd Me O God, Ps. 23 (Haugen) ¨ The Lord is My Shepherd, Ps. 23 (pg. 52 in R&A – Fourth Sunday of Lent) ¨ To
- [Funeral Mass - Opening Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/funeral-mass-opening-hymns/) - A. Opening Hymns: (Click on each hymn to listen to the recording.) ¨ As the Deer Longs ¨ Be Not Afraid ¨ Be Thou My Vision ¨ For All the Saints ¨ Grant Them Eternal Rest (Alstott)
- [OLA Funeral Mass Planning On-Line Form](https://olastrafford.org/ola-funeral-mass-planning-on-line-form/)
- [Memorial Mass](https://olastrafford.org/memorial-mass/) - MEMORIAL MASS at Our Lady of the Assumption Church “...just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” ~ Romans 6:4 __________________________________________________________
- [Funeral Mass Hymns](https://olastrafford.org/funeral-mass-hymns/) - Songs of the Angels
- [Festival Volunteer Sign-Up](https://olastrafford.org/festival-volunteer-sign-up-2/)
- [OLA Mission Statement](https://olastrafford.org/mission-statement/) - OLA Mission Statement Through our devotion to Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, we strive to carry out the Mission of Jesus Christ to: Know God through Scripture and Prayer Encounter God through the Eucharist Love God through Service
- [Mass Schedule](https://olastrafford.org/mass-schedule/) - Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil Mass, 8:00 AM & 12:05 PM
- [OLA 2021 Festival Photos](https://olastrafford.org/ola-2021-festival-photos/) - OLA 2021 Festival Photo Gallery Our thanks to Denise Antonini for providing the photos!
- [Parish History](https://olastrafford.org/parish-history/) - OLA Parish History Like other dioceses in the United States, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was founded and sustained by immigrants who came to the shores of the New World, seeking religious and political freedom and economic independence. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia was established in 1808 and settled by English, Irish, and German Catholics. In the
- [Office of Evangelization - Bulletin Announcements](https://olastrafford.org/office-of-evangelization-bulletin-announcements/) - Bulletin Announcements from the Office for the New Evangelization Presentation: What Can We Do? The Role of the Laity in a Time of Crisis As the Church undergoes this period of profound crisis, many of us feel helpless as we watch a drama unfold that we can do nothing about. But the truth is that we are
- [OLA Mission Statement Survey](https://olastrafford.org/ola-mission-statement-survey/) - OLA Mission Statement Survey Description and Purpose of a Catholic Church Mission Statement: A Parish Mission Statement is a concise expression of a parish's purpose for existence and guides the parish’s activities and make His name known and loved. This is OLA’s current Mission Statement: We are the family of God; We are the children
- [Sacrament of Reconciliation](https://olastrafford.org/sacrament-of-reconciliation/) - Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM and by appointment
- [Clergy](https://olastrafford.org/clergy/) - Clergy Pastor Rev. Gerald P. Carey frgcarey@olastrafford.org In Residence: Rev. Augustin Kassa, SMA frakassa@olastrafford.org Permanent Deacon Deacon John P. Rose jrose@olastrafford.org
- [Eucharistic Adoration](https://olastrafford.org/eucharistic-adoration/) - ________________________________________________________________________________ OLA Holy Hour Live Stream Tuesday Evening at 7:00 PM ________________________________________________________________________________
- [Father Carey's Installation Mass and Celebration](https://olastrafford.org/father-careys-installation-mass-and-celebration/) - Thank you for the pictures Denise Antonini!