OLPLancaster at 158 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 US - Our Lady of Pompeii Centennial 1909 - 2009

 

Our Lady of Pompeii is celebrating its Centennial in 2009. Founded as an Italian Mission church in 1909, we’ve evolved into a culturally diverse parish. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, you are invited to participate in these events.

 

1.                  Parish Photo Directory – Olan Mills, who created our first directory in 1997, will again photograph parish families. Those who sit for a family portrait will receive a free copy of the directory and a free 8 x 10 family photo. You will also receive a 20% discount on all additional photos purchased. 

 

Sign up will take place at OLP church following all weekend Masses until Sunday, February 1.

 

Photographs will be taken on:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 12 – 14 at SS Peter & Paul School, & Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 19 -21 at OLP School.

Make up dates will take place for snowbirds and college students in May.

 

2.                  On Saturday March 14, 2009, Msgr. David LiPuma will celebrate the 4:30 pm Mass recognizing the actual 100^th anniversary of the founding of the Mission Church on March 14, 1909. A reception will follow in the school hall. No tickets are necessary.

 

At the turn of the last century, a growing number of Italian immigrants settled in the Lancaster and Depew area, enticed by construction and railroad employment. In response to their spiritual need to worship in their native language, the Mission Church was chartered to meet their needs. It was officially dedicated by Rt. Rev. Nelson Baker, Vicar General of the Diocese on March 14, 1909. It was given the name of “Our Lady of Pompeii”, honoring our Blessed Mother under the same title as the world famous Shrine at Pompeii, Italy.

 

 

3.                  On May 17^th, 2009, the closing event for the Centennial will begin with the 12:00 noon Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Kmiec. Mass will be followed by a banquet at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens at 2:00 pm. 

 

The menu includes an open bar, assorted cheeses, fruit trays, chicken franchaise, vegetables and potatoes, cake and desserts.

 

Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Geri Hoffman at 656-8475. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Pompeii and mailed to 158 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086.

 

4.                  Patron ads for the Centennial Commemorative Program are available until April 1, 2009. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember a loved one or honor a member of the armed services.

$ 25     Friend of Parish            Name Listing

$ 50     Bronze Patron              1/8 page

$ 75     Silver Patron                 1/4 page

$125    Gold Patron                  1/8 page

$200    Platinum Patron            Full Page

 

Samples:

 

In Memory of                                                  ABC Business Graphics

John and Jane Doe                                           123 Main Street

                                                                        Lancaster, NY 14086

                                                                        716-555-1234

 

 

You can send a copy of your business card or other camera ready copy.

 

Send ad artwork as camera-ready electronic files in tif or jpg format to the above specified sizes to ladyofpompeii@yahoo.com   Please include your contact information in the subject area of your email. Any questions should be directed to the same email address or by calling Margaret Lucas at 847-5545. 

            Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Pompeii and mailed to

158 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086.