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Maternity B.V.M. Church 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue Phone: 215-673-8127
Philadelphia, PA 19115 Fax: 215-673-6597
www.maternitybvmchurch.net
EASTER SUNDAY April 16, 2017
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Mass Intentions
For the Week
Holy Saturday, April 15 7:00 PM UC Easter Vigil
April 16: Easter Sunday of
the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Please Note: There is no 7 PM Mass.
Easter Monday, April 17 8:00 AM +LaVerne Mueller
Easter Tuesday, April 18 8:00 AM +Edward A. Flannery
Easter Wednesday, April 19 8:00 AM +Adelina Roberto
Easter Thursday, April 20 8:00 AM +Joseph Bieker
Easter Friday, April 21 8:00 AM +Mary Solecki
Easter Saturday, April 22 8:00 AM +Sean Chellantara
4:30 PM +Charles and Mary Zollner
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23 8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +Rita Passanante
11:00 AM +Maria Luis
12:30 PM +Sr. Annemarie Maguire, S.S.J.,
1st Anniversary
7:00 PM +John Morris
Easter Sunday
Alleluia! Jesus Christ, our
Lord and Savior, has risen.
Let us rejoice and be glad!
Today, and for the next fifty days, we will cele-
brate and rejoice in the triumph of Christ over
the power of death. It is our primary and foun-
dational Christian feast. Through it, the course
of human history is changed forever as Christ
has, in the words of the Exsultet, broken “the
prison-bars of death and rose victorious from the
underworld.”
All Mass Intentions are for our
Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Old Church is closed
until roofing repairs have been made!
Our 2018 Mass Book will open in mid-June.
MASS/SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass, Upper Church: 4:30 PM
Sunday Masses, Upper Church: 8, 9:30, 11
AM; 12:30, 7 PM
Old Church: 10:30 AM (First Sunday of Month
from October through May (weather permitting)
Holy Days: Upper Church
Vigil Mass: 7 PM
Holyday Masses: 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11 AM; 7 PM
Weekday Masses: Lower Chapel
Monday-Friday: 6:30, 8 AM; Saturday: 8 AM
Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance): Every
Saturday from 3 to 4 PM in the Lower Chapel,
and any time by calling the Rectory
Anointing of the Sick: The Sacrament is given
to seriously ill Catholics by calling the Rectory
and arranging for this by appointment or when-
ever there is an emergency.
PRAYER DEVOTIONS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, with Closing
Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary, Lower
Chapel
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Every Monday after 8 AM Mass, Lower Chapel
Recitation of the Rosary:
Before the daily 8 AM Weekday Mass, every
Monday at 6:30 PM and every Tuesday at Noon,
Lower Chapel
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Please pray for all our deceased
Parishioners and Benefactors, es-
pecially Helen Kolankiewicz and
Josephine Duffy, that they may
know God’s eternal love of
Heaven.
Sanctuary Candles
Bread and Wine Memorials Week of April 16, 2017
Sanctuary Candle in the Upper
Church: In Loving Memory of
John Bonaccorsi
Sanctuary Candle in the Lower
Chapel: In Loving Memory of
Keith and LaVerne Mueller
Sanctuary Candle in the Rectory
Chapel: In Loving Memory of
Theresa Quinter
Bread and Wine Memorial:
In Loving Memory of
Deacon Philip Heaney
To participate in our Candles and Gifts
Programs, please call the Rectory at 215-
673-8127.
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DIVINE MERCY
DEVOTIONS:
Sunday,
April 23
Lower Chapel
1:30 PM Divine
Mercy Adoration
and Confessions
3 PM Chaplet and
Benediction
EASTER SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 15, 7 PM
Solemn Easter Vigil Liturgy with the Service of Light, Liturgy
of the Word, Celebration of the
Sacraments of Initiation and of the
Rite of Reception into Full Com-
munion, and the Liturgy of the
Eucharist.
EASTER SUNDAY, April 16 Regular schedule of Masses (8,
9:30, 11 AM and 12:30 PM), with
the Renewal of Baptismal Prom-
ises at all Masses.
Please Note: There is no 7 PM
evening Mass on Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday, April 17 8 AM Mass only, Upper Church;
School, SCRIP and Rectory Offices are closed.
No Exposition and evening Rosary
is prayed privately.
Tuesday through Saturday,
April 18-22 8 AM Mass only, Upper Church;
Noon Rosary, Tuesday, Lower Chapel.
The Priests,
Deacons, Sisters
and Staff wish you
and your family a
Holy and Blessed
Easter 2017!
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Weekly Events Calendar
Helping Other Parishioners
in Emergencies
For help during the week of April 17, call
Lillian Volpe, 215-676-5064,
Charles/Denise Esposito, 215-969-0875, or
Sheila McCloskey, 215-464-8358.
Please pray for all sick parishioners
and benefactors, especially:
Alessa Abruzzo Delia Advincula
Pete Aguilar
Eileen Albano Evelyn Birkel
Ryan Bryson
Christine Butler Shirley Callahan
Dolores Cavaliere
Dolores Cerulli Jose Coelho
William Colanzi
Addyson Collins Dan Condron
John Curry
Steve D’Ambrosio Carly Rose Di Zio
Agnes Donahue
Eleanor Donatelli Edward Dougherty
Keith Dybalski
Lois H. Fioravanti Bill Foley
Kathleen Freas
James R. Frey Jeanne Froggatt
Jackie Gallagher Robert Gartner
Sherri Garofolo
Dr. Anthony Georgio
Sue Georgio Bernard Gerasimas, Jr.
Betty Gilmore
Gerry Glasgow Alex Glazier
Catherine Glazier
Jessie Gnoza Anthony M. Granato
Anthony V. Granato
Linda Granato Mildred Granato
Charles Gullota
Sherry Hanlon James Hannon
John E. Hughes
Anna Hunter Brian Hysek
Mark Iannacone
Michael Iannacone Vincent Iminnitti
Frances Janik
Lawrence Judge Bernie Kane
Laura Kelly
Patrick Kennedy Doris Kerker
Dorothy Layher Joe Lincke
Marie Magee
Rosemary Maloney
Eddie Matthews Michele McDonald
Frank Merle
Ed McDonald Brendan McGlone
Lorraine Minnar
Billy Mobley Joan Morris
Helen Murray
Anne Neville Dep. Sher. Paul Owens
Kimberly PG
Cynthia Pinto Joseph Procopio
Theresa Schneck
Anna Serano Margaret Sheedy
Pat & Joe Skinis
Sarah Smith Anne Tighe
Kathleen Timte
Mary Tomkins Martin Tucker
Georgina Valdes
Steven Veal Alma Veto
Harry Wenger Becky Williams
Stanley Wisniewski
Mother’s Day Remembrances Remembrance envelopes are in your monthly mailing
packets. Return them to Church and they will be
placed on the Blessed Mother’s Altars throughout
May. Mothers, living and deceased, will be remem-
bered at specific Masses during May.
Mother’s Day Cards are available at the Church’s
Main Entrance, the Rectory Side Entrance of the
Lower Chapel and the Rectory. There are cards and
enrollment envelopes for living Mothers and enroll-
ment envelopes for deceased Mothers. Please take
only what is needed and return your offering in the
envelope provided to the Rectory or place it in the
Collection.
Easter Monday, April 17 School, SCRIP and Rectory Offices are closed.
No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
the evening Rosary is prayed privately.
8 AM Mass only all week, Upper Church
Tuesday, April 18 Noon: Rosary, Lower Chapel
6:45 PM: PREP, School
7 PM: Choir, Upper Church
Wednesday, April 19 10 AM: Seniors Board Meeting, Parish Hall
11 AM: Seniors Meeting, Parish Hall
12:30 PM: Faith Sharing, Rect. Mtg. Rm. 1
7 PM: Bereavement Series continues, Rectory
Meeting Room 1 (See page 5 for schedule.)
Thursday, April 20 1:30 PM: Legion of Mary, Rect. Mtg. Rm. 2
7 PM: Scouts, Cafeteria
Friday, April 21 Earth Day
Saturday, April 22 3-4 PM: Confessions, Lower Chapel
April 23: Divine Mercy Sunday 9:30 AM: Grs. 3/4 Class Mass, Upper Church
12:30 PM: Father/Son Mass, Upper Church
1:30 PM: Divine Mercy Adoration and Con-
fessions, Lower Chapel
3 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benedic-
tion, Lower Chapel
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150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
NEEDS YOU!
Beginning October 2019 to October 2020, we will
celebrate 150 years as a Parish Family. Preparations
have begun. The Communications Committee needs
graphic designers, computer whizzes, individuals with
creative and artistic abilities, typists with good com-
puter skills, proofreaders and photographers. Other
committees need more help, too! We welcome stu-
dents as well as adults. Please call the Rectory during
office hours at 215-673-8127 if you can volunteer to
help in any way for this milestone celebration!
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CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
\SCRIP is sold in
Rectory Meeting Room 1.
Sunday: 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM
(Drop-off forms are available for
quicker pick-up);
Monday-Thursday: 9-11 AM;
Friday: 8-11 AM; Saturday: 9:30-11:30 AM;
Thursday evenings: 6:30-8:30 PM.
The SCRIP Office is closed on
Easter Sunday & Monday and will
re-open on Tuesday, April 18.
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Thanks from the heart for the great finan-
cial support you offer all year long to
make our Parish Family work well!
You can now make your contributions on-
line at www.maternitybvmchurch.net.
Most important of all: Keep living the
Catholic faith fully every day, one day at a
time with the Risen Lord Jesus!
Financial figures for last weekend
were not available as this Bulletin
went to press early and will appear
in next week’s Bulletin.
2017 Catholic Charities
Appeal
‘Giving Hope to All’
Our Parish goal is $58,261. We
have currently reached 32% of that goal.
Pledges or gifts should be mailed directly to:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Charities
Appeal, CL #4710, P.O. Box 95000, Philadelphia,
PA 19195-4710.
Become a PARTNER IN HOPE!
YOU NEED NOT GRIEVE ALONE!
On Wednesday evenings our Bereavement Sup-
port Group is conducting a six-week session.
These meetings are open to anyone grieving the
death of a loved one. Our program offers infor-
mation about the grief process and gives an op-
portunity to share thoughts and feelings in an
environment of understanding and empathy.
People of all faiths and neighboring parishes are
welcome. Grief has no time limit. People who
attended previously are most welcome to return.
Meetings are held in Rectory Meeting Room 1
(lower level of the Rectory) adjacent to the
parking lot. Meetings begin at 7 PM and last
approximately one hour.
Topics Include:
April 19: Feelings of Denial, Bargaining and Guilt
April 26: Feelings of Anger and Depression
May 3: Spiritual Elements of Grief and Healing
Please contact a Bereavement Team Member if
you plan to attend or for more information: Ei-
leen Keenan, 215-677-6582, Caroline Catalano,
215-673-3172, Kathleen Ruggiero, 215-969-
5674, or Jane Passaglia, 215-676-1423.
DINING AT GEARO’S
Sponsored by BVM Alumni Association
Tuesday, April 25, 5-9 PM
$12 for adults;
$9 for children 12 and under
(Tickets are not necessary.)
Includes buffet dinner, soda & iced tea.
For more information, please call
Jackie Venneri at 215-495-3112.
All are invited.
Proceeds Support Our School Children!
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Middle States
Accredited
First Friday Mass,
Daily Prayer,
Prayer Services
State-of-the-Art
Technology Lab
Science Lab
Spanish All Grades
Accelerated Math
Instruction
Tutoring
Electives All Grades
After School Clubs
Student Newspaper
Physical Education
Altar Servers
Choir, Band and
Music Program
Hip Hop & Ballroom
Dancing
Student Ambassadors
Program
Student Council
All Major Sports for
All Grades
CORA Services
Scholarship
Opportunities
7 AM Free Drop Off
After-School CARES
Program
NEW PRE-K 3-Year-Old PROGRAM!
Full and Part Time;
Limited Spots Available.
APPLY FOR ALL GRADES NOW
FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR.
NEW REGISTRATION & TOURS AVAILABLE:
For more information, please call 215-908-3329 or visit www.maternitybvm.net.
9322 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19115
MATERNITY B.V.M. CATHOLIC SCHOOL Offering a Catholic, disciplined education since 1948
Pre-K 3 to Grade 8
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Please Join the
League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
in Celebration and Prayer at the
77th Annual
Communion Mass and Brunch
Sunday, April 30, 9:30 AM Mass
Maternity B.V.M. Church
Brunch immediately following at the Fraternal
Order of Police Lodge #5, 11630 Caroline Road.
Tickets are required to attend the Brunch;
cost is $15 per person. For more information or
tickets, contact Joanne Gain at 267-678-6084.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
SPRING FOOD DRIVE
Saturday/Sunday, April 29/30
Non-Perishable Food Items Needed:
Cereal (a lot is needed)
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Canned Pasta and Stew
Canned Tuna Fish
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit and Juice
Instant Potatoes
Noodles and Rice Mixes
Canned Soup
Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta
Mac and Cheese
Boxed Cake Mix and Icing
Cookies and Snacks
Tea and Coffee
Monetary donations may also be put in an
envelope marked “St. Vincent de Paul
Society” and placed in the Collection or
dropped off at the Rectory.
Clothing Drive & More
Sponsored by Bustleton Bengals
Saturday, April 22, 7 AM-4 PM
President Street and Conwell Ave
Most donations are accepted, such as useable clothing,
accessories, small household items and toys. Place in
tied plastic bags. For information, call Chris Tarducci at
215-906-8179. Pick up available.
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OUR 34TH ANNUAL
PARISH CARNIVAL MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 15 TO 20
RAFFLE Grand Prize is $10,000!!!
Each ticket is only $5.
Calling All Sellers:
Get your returns to the Rectory ASAP!
MEGA BANDS ARE NOW ON SALE Buy them in the SCRIP Office NOW during
SCRIP Hours; only $40 before the Carnival begins.
Price during Carnival is $45.
DONATIONS NEEDED We are in need of new items to be used as prizes,
such as tickets to shows or sporting events, household items,
and novelty gifts for men, women and children.
Also, gather your items for our “Spirits Wheel Booth.”
All items can be brought directly to the Rectory Office.
VOLUNTEERS: CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Food Court, Games, Security: Many jobs for many people.
SIGN UP NOW TO HELP BEFORE, DURING AND/OR
AFTER THE CARNIVAL!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Need to fulfill Community Service Hours?
Serve your Parish by volunteering!
To schedule, please contact Denise Voisard at 215-317-4117.
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PARISH POLICIES & PRACTICES FOR RECEPTION OF THE SACRAMENTS
Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM in the Up-
per Church. Please make arrangements with a priest at
the Rectory at least one month prior to the Baptism.
Pre-Jordan Program
After meeting with a priest and prior to their child’s
Baptism, parents are required (Godparents are strongly
encouraged) to attend this Session, held in the Rectory
on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM.
Requirements for Godparents
1. A Godparent cannot be the mother or father of
the one to be baptized.
2. A Godparent must be at least 16 years old, a
Catholic who has received the Holy Eucharist
and has been confirmed, and is actively prac-
ticing the faith. If married, he/she must be val-
idly married in the Church.
3. Although one Godparent is required, there can
be two Godparents: a man and a woman.
4. Non-Christians cannot be Godparents, but a
non-Catholic Christian can serve as a Christian
Witness to the Baptism.
Becoming A Godparent or Sponsor? You Will Need a
Letter of Eligibility
A letter from your parish is required to become a God-
parent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation. This
letter indicates you are a practicing Catholic in good
standing. It is therefore necessary to be a registered
member of the Parish in order to establish eligibility.
All Godparents and Sponsors, even if they are from
Maternity B.V.M. Church, must present a letter of
eligibility issued by their parish.
Holy Eucharist/Reconciliation Children of the Parish, including those enrolled in the
third grade of the Parish School, PREP (Parish Reli-
gious Education Program) or Private Catholic Acad-
emies, receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation
(usually in the Fall) and First Eucharist (Spring) of
each year. Children in Private Catholic Academies
should contact the Parish School. Prior to receiving a
sacrament, children in PREP must be in the program at
least two years or come from a Catholic School or an-
other PREP.
Confirmation Children of the Parish, including those enrolled in the
sixth grade of the Parish School and PREP, are invited
to participate in a program of preparation for receiving
the Sacrament of Confirmation. Prior to receiving the
Sacrament, children in PREP must be in the program
for at least two years or come from a Catholic School
or another PREP. Parents of students from Private
Catholic Academies and students in Grades 7 through
12 who have not as yet been confirmed, please contact
the Parish School. Adults wishing to receive the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation must be involved in the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program and are
asked to please contact the Rectory.
Sponsors for Confirmation
Qualifications to be a Sponsor at Confirmation and to
receive a Letter of Eligibility are the same as those of a
Catholic Godparent at Baptism (see section under Bap-
tism). Candidates for Confirmation choose a Sponsor
other than a Parent.
Matrimony Couples planning to marry in Maternity B.V.M.
Church should notify one of the Parish Priests as early
as possible, and no less than six months prior to the
desired wedding date, so that appropriate assistance in
marriage preparation may be provided. Please be sure
to arrange a wedding date and time with the priest be-
fore making any commitment for your Reception. Vis-
iting priests are welcome to officiate, but you must still
contact one of the Parish Priests to officially set the
parish date.
Pre-Cana Instructions Each couple is required to attend a Pre-Cana Program
of Marriage Preparation. Our Parish offers Pre-Cana
Sessions in the Fall and Spring. Registration forms can
be obtained at the Rectory. Our next Fall Pre-Cana
Session will be held on September 30, 2017.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament is given to seriously ill Catholics by
calling the Rectory and arranging for this by appoint-
ment or whenever there is an emergency. Parishioners
scheduled to undergo surgery should contact one of the
priests so that they may be anointed before their medi-
cal procedure. This can also be done at Church when
you come to Mass.
Holy Orders Those who think they may have a calling to the Priest-
hood can contact one of the Parish Priests in order to
discuss this matter and receive appropriate direction for
pursuing such a calling. They may also call directly to
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA.
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PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Paul S. Quinter, Pastor
Fr. Daniel Dwyer
Fr. Joseph Sundaram
Deacon Charles R. Lindsay
Deacon Joseph W. Bernauer, Jr.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Adoration Society: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723
Aid for Friends: Tom Vitale 215-671-0254
Alumni Association: Jackie Venneri 215-495-3112
Altar Servers: Cathy Boyle 215-904-7248
Altar Society: Jane Wizmerski 215-677-2062
Bereavement Group: Eileen Keenan 215-677-6582
Carol Catalano 215-673-3172
Jane Passaglia 215-676-1423
Kathleen Ruggiero 215-969-5674
C.Y.O. H.S. (Gr. 9-12): Suzanne Flood 215-698-2875
C.Y.O. Jr. (Gr. 5-8): Joseph Knuttel 215-901-5888
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors:
Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441
Faith Sharing Group: Lety Apolinario 215-464-4723
Holy Name Society: Bill Derham 215-671-9121
Home & School: Christine Vaugh 215-588-3290
Legion of Mary: James Mason 215-676-4369
Liturgy Committee: Eileen Costantino 215-676-5441
Music Director: Ronald Coles 267-973-0323
Parish Business Manager: Catherine Lindsay 215-673-8127
Parish Plant Supervisor: Art Williams 215-673-8127
Parish Organizations Coordinator:
Colleen Du Beck 215-673-8127
Parish Religious Education Director:
Sister Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010
Pre-Cana: Deacon Joseph & Marianne Bernauer 215-677-1309
Pre-Jordan: Father Dwyer 215-673-8127
PREP: Sister Mary Beth Geraghty, R.S.M. 215-673-4010
Project H.O.P.E.: Jim & Claire Ritzheimer 215-673-7877
Respect Life Committee: Mike Branhut 609-707-8331
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Linda Freeman 215-676-6051
School Principal: Mary Zawisza 215-673-0235
School Advancement Dir: Michael McDonough 215-908-3329
SCRIP: Nancy Smith and Leanne Goodwin 215-673-8127
Senior Citizen’s Group: Theresa Canuso 215-698-2614
Rose Egan 215-676-0647
Scouts (Boys, Troop 174): Anthony Marianni 267-679-1034
Scouts (Cub Pack 174): Bill Barry 215-520-3496
Scouts (Girls): Nancy Smith 215-673-4688
Swim Team: Matt Kimbrell 215-593-6214
Travel Club: Lorraine Mulligan 215-677-1322
Ushers: Jack Weber 215-698-7656
Welcoming Committee: Nancy Toland 215-206-5548
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Gloriane Bentz glorib53@netzero.net
Deacon Joseph Bernauer joe.bernauer@dentsply.com
Marianne Bucci buccimc@msn.com
John Carroll jfxc5036@aol.com
Eileen Costantino edc.mbvm@gmail.com
Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty geraghtymb2@aol.com
Anne Griffin
Catherine Lindsay clindsay@maternitybvm.net
Deacon Charles Lindsay crlindsay@verizon.net
Nancy Toland njdft@comcast.net
Lisa Vivino williamsburggirl@comcast.net
Denise Voisard dvoisard@maternitybvm.net
Mary Zawisza mzawisza303@gmail.com
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Timothy Dlugokecki
Mark Gudas markgudas@verizon.net
Catherine Lindsay clindsay@maternitybvm.net
Deacon Charles Lindsay crlindsay@verizon.net
Lorraine Mulligan lorrainetours@aol.com
Robert Schafer radar0522@aol.com
James Schrack p523SGT@aol.com
Chris Smith cesmithcpa@aol.com
Joseph Vozzelli jcjmvoz@verizon.net
Jerome Zaleski eileenzaleski@verizon.net
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Eileen Costantino, Chair edc.mbvm@gmail.com
Deacon Joseph Bernauer
Deacon Charles Lindsay
Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty
Ronald Coles
Eileen Keenan
Nancy Toland
Lisa Vivino
Please feel free to contact the priests
or any of these listed parishioners
with suggestions or concerns
regarding Parish matters.
Contact Parish Clergy
via E-mail at
church@maternitybvm.net.
When E-mailing, identify Maternity B.V.M.
in the subject area so the recipient will not
reject the message as “unknown sender.”
Keep in touch with School Activities at:
www.maternitybvm.net
Facebook: Maternity BVM School
Twitter: maternitybvm1
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