Our Lady of Perpetual Help (main:index)

314 Turner Road † Salem, VA 24153 † (540)387-0491 † Fax: (540)389-8237 † E-mail

The Catholic community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, guided by the Holy Spirit, commits itself to work steadfastly in love
and humility to discern the will of God as we seek to proclaim the mission of Jesus Christ in our Parish and beyond.

Gifted and called by our Baptism, we dedicate ourselves to minister to the diverse needs of all God's people through every
dimension of our worship, formation, fellowship, stewardship and service.

May all that we do in His name glorify Jesus Christ. Amen

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Schedule Changes and Last Minute Cancellations Sunday Mass times return to their regular schedule this weekend, August 23-24: Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 9:00 & 11:30 AM

Parish Family News Summer Mass Schedule Is Ending Soon! We are nearing the end of our summer schedule. Please review the Mass Schedule (below)! Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) will be hosting families at OLPH Aug. 31 thru Sept. 6. Please see the sign-up sheets posted in the commons. First Log-Sawing Contest in the History of OLPH! Our annual church picnic, scheduled Sept 21, will feature this event and many others. Please use the sign-up sheets in the Commons to participate and show off your skills. The 2008 Annual Church Picnic is scheduled for September 21, 11AM to 2PM. It will take place on the church grounds and in the social hall. Christian Formation: If you enjoy sharing your faith, we ask that you prayerfully consider joining our catechetical team at OLPH. Call Barbara (elementary) or Nikki and Dan (youth) at the church office, 387-0491, to learn how you can make a meaningful contribution to our faith community while strengthening our own relationship with Jesus as you respond to the call of discipleship. Today's calendar (8/20/08): Olive Branch Open (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Olive Branch Open (4:30 PM - 7:00 PM) EuchAd, Chapel (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Today's reading (08/20/08): audio or text

Mass Schedule Summer 2008 Schedule (6/9 - 8/17): Saturday - 5:30PM; Sunday - 10:00AM Regular Schedule: Saturday Evening - 5:30PM Sunday Morning - 9:00AM and 11:30AM Weekdays - see bulletin Holy Days - 12:00 noon and 7:30PM Roanoke College - see the Catholic Campus page Roanoke Valley - other Catholic Churches in the area Eucharistic Adoration - Wednesdays, 3:00PM to 9:00PM Confessions Saturday Afternoon - 4:30PM to 5:00PM Other Times - by appointment Baptism During Mass on a designated weekend each month. Contact Deacon Eric Surat regarding baptismal preparation. Marriage Contact the Pastor at least six months prior to the intended date. Forms and guidelines required for planning weddings are located on the Forms and Guidelines page. Faith Formation Faith Formation is an integral part of the mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and is a major part of the foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. For more information, please visit our Christian Formation page or follow some links to Diocesan Resources. Directions & Map to OLPH

Life is like a cash register in that every account, every thought, every deed, like every sale, is registered and recorded. — Fulton Sheen

Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry. — Mark Twain

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts life. — William James

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