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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Parish Family News ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC September 19...join us for bingo, volleyball, dunking booth, ice cream, silent auction, $1 Pick-A-Prize for the kids, and much more. Knights of Columbus will be supplying the hot dogs and hamburgers. Remember to bring one of your favorite dishes to share. The OLPH Women's Club will be holding their 6th Annual Holiday Craft Show in the church social hall on Saturday, September 25th from 8 AM - 3 PM. It will feature crafters & vendors, a themed basket raffle, an afghan raffle, a silent auction, a bake sale, door prizes, & lunch will be sold. Proceeds from the event are used to help purchase items needed throughout our church. Marriage Preparation: Please contact the Pastor, 387-0491, at least six months prior to the intended date. Visit the Email Notification page to register to receive emails of an urgent nature (e.g., death of a parishioner) from the OLPH office or to update your registered email addresses. Today's calendar (8/31/10): Weekday Mass (9:00 AM - 9:30 AM) Today's reading (09/03/10): audio or text

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Mass Schedule Saturday Evening - 5:30PM Sunday Morning - 10:30AM Weekdays and Holy Days - see bulletin 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 Olive Branch Bookstore & Gift Shop Wednesday, 1-4PM & 4:30-7PM Saturday, 10AM-1PM & 4:30-7PM Call 387-0491 to verify evening hours. 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

There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. — Albert Einstein

A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. — Albert Camus

Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies. — John Tullius

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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