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ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR OF THE CURIA 222 North Seventeenth Street ● Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1299 Telephone (215) 587-4507 ● Fax (215) 587-4545
JUNE PRIESTS’ MAILING FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
a.) Moderator of the Curia
Letter: 2020 Catholic Campaign Human Development Appeal
b.) Office for Divine Worship June Notes 2020 Letter: Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious Flyer: Eucharistic Congress October 2020 Reminders for Sacraments of Christian Initiation
c.) Office for Clergy Clergy Notes June 2020
d.) Secretariat for Evangelization
Office for Life and Family June 2020 Updates Pontifical Mission Societies June 2020 Updates
e.) Office for Catholic Education Educator Career Fair June 2020
f.) Office for Child and Youth Protection The Office for Child and Youth Protection Social Media
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OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP
JUNE 2020
Website for the Office for Divine Worship
Website: www.odwphiladelphia.org
Contact information for the Office for Divine Worship
Phone: 215-587-3537 Fax: 215-644-3940
Email: [email protected]
Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Director
Ms. Charlene Angelini, Director of Liturgical Music for the Cathedral Parish
With Archdiocesan Responsibilities
Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, Executive Secretary
Mrs. Barbara Chandler, Project Support Coordinator
MOST CURRENT LITURGICAL DIRECTIVES
WITH REGARD TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship,
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/
for regular updates.
LITURGICAL AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
DURING THIS TIME
OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship,
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/
for regular updates.
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LITURGICAL and CIVIC CALENDAR ITEMS
THE PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL
Many parishes and institutions within the Archdiocese have responded positively to
pray the prayer to Saint Michael in conjunction with the celebration of Mass. You are
reminded that this devotional prayer is to take place outside of Mass. It is not to be
prayed as the concluding prayer of the Universal Prayer nor as part of the Communion
Rite.
THE TIME FOR VIGIL MASSES AND ANTICIPATED MASSES
The time for Vigil Masses and Anticipated Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is
no earlier than 4:00 PM. This applies to Holy Days of Obligation as well, including
Christmas.
ORDINATIONS AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
The Ordination of Deacons (transitional and permanent) will take place on Saturday, June 13,
2020. The Ordination of Priests will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Please include an
intention in the Universal Prayer on the Sundays before each Ordination for those to receive
the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
Monday, June 1, 2020
The USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship has posted information about the readings and
orations for this Mass. It also provides information about the celebration of the Liturgy of the
Hours on this recently established liturgical Memorial. See the website:
http://www.usccb.org/about/divine-worship/liturgical-calendar/mother-of-the-church.cfm
This new Memorial supersedes the rubric at the end of the Pentecost Mass that suggests that a
Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit may be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost.
Please note that the readings are proper to the day, not optional. They are slightly different
than what is in the Lectionary for Mass (Lectionary Number 1002-I). The Secretariat has
produced a PDF of the readings which may be found at the above link.
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Even with the COVID-19 precautions in place at this time, a more solemn celebration of Mass
on this Sunday is a most fitting way to observe this Solemnity. Liturgical exposition and a
procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament follow the norms found in the ritual book, Holy
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Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass. It is also possible to have exposition
and a procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament on a day near to the Solemnity, in
anticipation or to recall its observance.
TWELTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AND FATHER’S DAY
Sunday, June 21, 2020
The American observance of Father’s Day on this day should in no way detract from this
Sunday’s celebration of the Mysteries of Christ. An intention in the Universal Prayer and the
possible use of the Prayer over the People found in the Book of Blessings, nos. 1729-1733, provides
for a suitable liturgical inclusion of Father’s Day.
SAVE THE DATE
THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
October 9-10, 2020
Visit the website for more information:
http://archphila.org/eucharistic-congress/
THE BIENNIAL ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE
to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS
The calendar for 2020 workshops for liturgical ministers can be found on the website for the Office for
Divine Worship. Register for these workshops at [email protected].
Lectors Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown
7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Main Church
Please register at: [email protected]
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Spanish Ministry Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2020
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
9:30 AM to 12 Noon
18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Please register at: [email protected]
If any parish or institution would like a workshop for liturgical ministers, especially Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion, please contact the Office for Divine Worship.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
• All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are to have an appointment letter
from the Archbishop.
• Candidates are to be fully initiated practicing Catholics, high school graduates, validly
married (if married), recognized for faith and devotion to the Holy Eucharist as well as
for service in the parish/institution.
• Pastors and chaplains are encouraged to send new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion to the archdiocesan formation sessions. Current Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion are also welcome to attend.
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion typically serve for three years.
Pastors/chaplains may renew terms, if agreeable and in consultation with the minister.
• Pastors and chaplains are reminded to inform the Office for Divine Worship if they
conduct their own formation and to send to this office their request for new
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
• Request forms can be found on the Office for Divine Worship website. Letters of
Appointment from the Archbishop will then follow.
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are appointed for a three-year term and
for the place where they are commissioned. Terms may be renewed if agreeable to both
the pastor/chaplain and the minister.
• All records of active Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are maintained by
the parish/institution.
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are commissioned after participation in
a training session, according to the form found in the Book of Blessings, Chapter 63,
“Order for the Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.”
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion only serve in the parishes/institutions for
which they are commissioned.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS ON WEDDINGS IN CHAPELS
1. Only those Catholic colleges and universities that have requested and have been
granted permission may celebrate weddings on a regular basis. To date four
colleges/universities have been given this special permission: LaSalle University, Saint
Joseph University, Rosemont College, and Cabrini College. (Villanova University’s
Church, which serves as both the university chapel and parish church continues also to
be a site for weddings on a regular basis.)
2. Pastors may give individual permission for a wedding in a chapel within the parish
only on a “case by case” basis. Pastors cannot grant a blanket permission for a chapel to
be used as the site of weddings. Those in charge of chapels cannot presume this
permission and should not, therefore, advertise the chapel as being available for
weddings.
3. Whenever a pastor gives an individual permission for a wedding in a chapel within his
parish, the pastor remains responsible to see to it that any necessary delegation is
granted and that all of the documentation and other pastoral, canonical, and liturgical
preparations for the marriage are completed. Requests to the chancery for
dispensations/permissions must be submitted by the parish - not the chapel. The
wedding is recorded in the parish sacramental register.
DISPLAY OF FLAGS IN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Surprisingly to many, there are no regulations of any kind governing the display of
flags in Roman Catholic Churches. Neither the Code of Canon law, nor the liturgical
books of the Roman rite comment on this practice. As a result, the question of whether
and how to display the American flag in a Catholic Church is left up to the judgment of
the diocesan bishop, who in turn often delegates this to the discretion of the pastor.
The origin of the display of the American flag in many parishes in the United States
appears to have its origins in the offering of prayers for those who served during the
Second World War (1939-1945). At that time, many bishops and pastors provided a
book of remembrance near the American flag, requesting prayers for loved ones –
especially those serving their country in the armed forces. This practice has since been
confirmed in many places during the Korean, Vietnam and Iraqi conflicts.
The Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy has in the past encouraged pastors not to place
the flag within the sanctuary itself, in order to reserve that space for the altar, the ambo,
the presidential chair and the tabernacle. Instead, the suggestion has been made that the
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American flag be placed outside the sanctuary, or in the vestibule of the Church
together with a book of prayer requests. It remains, however, for the diocesan bishop to
determine regulations in this matter.
LINKS TO HELPFUL INFORMATION
FOR THE MOST RECENT NEWSLETTER FROM THE USCCB
Individual issues of the Newsletter are posted online around the fifteenth of the month
approximately three months after they have been released to subscribers.
For information on subscribing to the newsletter, visit:
http://www.usccb.org/about/divine-worship/newsletter/
FOR PAST MONTHLY MAILINGS OF THE OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP visit:
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/sacred-liturgy/monthly-mailings/
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL AND SHRINE OF SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Our national fast from the celebration of Mass and the Reception of Holy Communion
duduring the COVID-19 pandemic awakens in all of usour need for the Eucharist
and our gratefulness for so wondrous a Gift from Jesus to his Church.
Every member of the Church is welcome to participate in this Eucharistic Congress— a time to profess our faith more profoundly
in the true and real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.MMark your calendars and save the dates!
You can register at archphila.org/eucharistic-congress
The Eucharistic Congress opens with the Celebration of the Euchariston Friday, October 9, at 6:00 PM,
followed by Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament until the close of the Congress.
The Eucharistic Congress closes with the Solemn Celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, October 10, at 5:15 PM (Anticipated Mass for Sunday),
ffollowed by an outdoor Eucharistic Procession.
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESSOCTOBER 9-10, 2020
REMINDERS ABOUT THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
Please find below some reminders about the celebration of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation
during the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions lift in the State of Pennsylvania for people to
gather once again in small groups, the elect and candidates for the Sacraments of Christian
Initiation should be among those first considered. It is always possible in case of emergency and
for a serious pastoral reason to celebrate the Sacraments of Christian Initiation of adults and
children during this current stay at home phase.
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Archbishop Perez gives permission for the full sacramental initiation—Baptism, Confirmation
and the Eucharist—of adults (those who have completed fourteen years of age and older) that
ordinarily takes place at the Easter Vigil to be celebrated at a time mutually convenient for all
even beyond Easter Time.
The full sacramental initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—of school age
children (over seven years of age) can take place at any time mutually convenient for all even
beyond Easter Time.
o When the liturgical day permits, the Mass for the Conferral of Baptism is used and
the readings come from the Lectionary (Volume 4) for Christian Initiation apart
from the Easter Vigil.
o The plan for the celebration of the Sacraments is found in the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults, Part II, Number 2, Christian Initiation of Adults in Exceptional
Circumstances (nn. 340-369).
o The celebration of these Sacraments are recorded in the Baptism Register.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
The Baptism of Children is to take place one child at a time with due attention given to the number
of participants and social distancing. Fresh water is to be used for each Baptism during this
period. The use of the new Order of Baptism of Children is mandatory as of Easter Sunday, April
12, 2020.
CONFIRMATION OF CATHOLIC ADULTS
The Archbishop grants the faculty to priests of the Archdiocese to confirm Catholic adults (those
who have completed fourteen years of age and older) even beyond Pentecost until further notice.
The 2016 edition of the Order of Confirmation must be used for the Conferral of the Sacrament. A
copy can be provided by the Office for Divine Worship.
• Catholic adults can also be confirmed when the Bishop visits the parish for the
Confirmation of school age children.
• The celebration of Confirmation is recorded in the parish Confirmation Register and at
the church of Baptism.
• The conferral of Confirmation for adults (those who have completed fourteen years of age)
planned for Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Cathedral Basilica will not take place
this year.
CONFIRMATION OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
All scheduled celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation for school age children have
been postponed until the Fall of 2020. The Bishop celebrants will reschedule directly with
Pastors.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion can be rescheduled as soon as the suspension of public Masses is lifted
and at a time mutually convenient for all. Please allow sufficient time from this date in order for
the children to be properly prepared and have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of
Penance and Reconciliation. In the case of a very small number of First Holy Communicants, it
is possible, if agreeable to all, when small groups can gather to celebrate one candidate at a time
RECEPTION OF BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS
INTO THE FULL COMMUNION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church for adults
and children over seven years of age can take place at any time mutually convenient to all at any
time of the year.
• Priests, by faculty of the universal law, confirm in this circumstance without any further
permission from the Archbishop.
• The plan for Reception into Full Communion is found in the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, Part II, Number 5.
• Reception into Full Communion is recorded in the Full Communion Register and not in
the Baptism Register.
Thank you as always for your generous assistance If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. In Christ, Father Dennis Gill
OFFICE FOR CLERGY MSGR. DANIEL J. SULLIVAN PHONE: 215 587-4532 FAX: 215 587-3807 VICAR FOR CLERGY EMAIL: [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________________
JUNE 2020
ORDINATION OF PERMANENT DEACONS - It is anticipated that the following men will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul:
Deacon Gerald J. Cassidy Deacon Henry C. Fila
Deacon Franz N. Freuhwald Deacon Matthew A. Horvath
Deacon Gregg W. Hoyer
Deacon James V. Nash Deacon Mark D. Nowakowski
Deacon Paul F. Stoyell-Mulholland Deacon Thomas N. Verna
AD MULTOS ANNOS! A joyous, grateful, and prayerful welcome is extended to the men to be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 20, 2019, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul:
REVEREND WILMER CHIRINO REVEREND LOUIS MONICA
REVEREND MARTIN OKWUDIBA
REVEREND CESAR IZAGUIRRE REVEREND KEVIN OKAFOR
REVEREND AUGUST TAGLIANETTI
NOTICES______________________________________________________________________________
CLERICAL ASSIGNMENTS – Please remember in your prayers all of our brother priests who are moving to new assignments soon; the newly
ordained who begin their first assignments; and our brother priests who are retiring but are still active through their prayers and service to various parishes in the Archdiocese.
►►CONCERNING REQUESTS FOR HELP WITH THOSE WHO MAY BE DEMONICALLY POSSESSED OROPPRESSED If you are dealing with someone who is seeking help with what they believe to be demonic possessionor oppression, you can have them contact the chancery office. They should do so by phone during office hours, mail, or e-mail.
Please do NOT go directly to those priests involved in this ministry. The chancery office serves as a kind of buffer for them.
The chancery office will send the person an extensive questionnaire that will help determine what further attention may be needed. Please note that if the person does not reside in the archdiocese of Philadelphia, they will have to contact their own diocese. It isn’t canonically or realistically possible for our men to assist those in other dioceses.
☀☀SUMMER ASSISTANCE - Throughout the year and especially during the summer months, the Office forClergy receives requests for Mass coverage from pastors. A number of retired priests have been able to offerassistance for varying periods of time, and this has been extremely helpful, particularly in parishes where there isonly one priest assigned. The Office for Clergy is grateful to all those retired priests who currently offer ongoing or
REMINDER: UPCOMING EVENTS (subject to change)
June 20 Priesthood Ordination Cathedral Basilica Ss. Peter and Paul
Clergy Notes page 2 JUNE 2020
occasional assistance to parishes or who have assisted in the past. Your generosity is a tremendous support to our brother priests.
If you are not currently assisting in a parish and would like to make yourself available, either during the summer months or on an occasional basis throughout the year, the Office for Clergy would be happy to identify parishes where you could be of assistance. There are many parishes that would benefit from the assistance of a retired priest and your consideration of this need is greatly appreciated. If any priest can assist in a parish this summer, please contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587-4532 to advise us of dates you would be available. Pastors who anticipate difficulty in arranging coverage are also invited to contact the Office for Clergy.
ONGOING FORMATION_________________________________________________________________________ THE THOMISTIC INSTITUTE’S NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR PRIESTS, The Future of Marriage Theology, Science, and Pastoral Practice - Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA from July 21-23, 2020. To register and for more details visit: https://thomisticinstitute.org/events/conference-for-priests-2020
or Email [email protected] or Call 202-495-3826
THE 2020 ALUMNI PRIEST RETREAT AT OVERBROOK will be held on July 27–31, 2020. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful opportunity for rest and spiritual renewal. ONGOING FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE_______________________
SAINT MEINRAD SEMINARY AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY’S INSTITUTE FOR PRIESTS AND PRESBYTERATES offers several programs to assist priests with their ongoing formation needs:
www.saintmeinrad.edu. Check out the IPP Calendar (click on link)
ONGOING FORMATION AND SABBATICAL PROGRAMS FOR PRIEST RENEWAL IN ROME–
Information and forms for Philadelphia priests who desire a sabbatical in Rome: https://www.pnac.org/icte/about-icte/ “Institute for Continuing Theological Education”.
JESUIT RETREAT CENTER - Explore their upcoming Retreats & Programs. Jesuit Retreat House of Cleveland – Parma, OH 44134 | (440) 884-9300 www.jesuitretreatcenter.org
THE UPPER ROOM CRISIS HOTLINE - is a pastoral service available to priests, deacons, and men religious.
The program reaches out to those living alone or in small groups and may be especially appealing to those who have retired from active ministry, who are isolated from their peers, or who are dealing with health issues. The program is staffed by trained volunteers and operates in a strictly confidential fashion. For additional information, you may visit their website at: www.theupperroomcrisishotline.org or contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587-4532.
VISITING PRIESTS Priests are reminded that arrangements for extern priests requesting hospitality or pastoral assignments in the Archdiocese should be initiated in the Office for Clergy, which carries responsibility for confirming the extern’s status, standing in the priesthood, permission of the extern’s legitimate superior for service/residence in the Archdiocese, criminal background checks and child abuse record checks, etc. If you receive any inquiries of this nature, please contact the Office for Clergy. A celebret or a letter of proof of good standing/faculties in his own (Arch)diocese/Institute of Consecrated Life/Society of Apostolic Life is necessary for any priest or deacon to minister in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. NOTE to all Pastors and heads of the institutions: All Priests and Deacons that are visiting from another (Arch)diocese to assist in the celebration of a Liturgy in any way should have a celebret or letter of good standing to give to you for your files.
📂📂CLERGY DATABASE📂📂 We appreciate the considerate assistance of all our priests and deacons for helping
us maintain accurate contact information. Please continue to notify the Clergy Office: [email protected] or 215-587-4532, whenever there is a change to your email address and/or phone/cell phone numbers.
Clergy Notes page 3 JUNE 2020
PERMANENT DEACONS DEACON MICHAEL PASCARELLA, JR. _ ASSOCIATE TO THE VICAR FOR CLERGY FOR PERMANENT DEACONS
The Power of the Rosary - An Effective Spiritual Weapon
By M. Deacon Kevin Harrington Assistant to the Associate to the Vicar for Clergy for Permanent Deacons
During this time of Coronavirus and the stay at home order, how can we help our pastors assist parishioners to deal with the social distancing guidelines and come closer to Jesus in our faith? We have been discussing the possibilities of live streaming or recording the Rosary in our parish, as I am sure that many parishes are looking to do the same. As I have been reflecting on the Rosary, I came across Pope Leo XIII and Pope/Saint John Paul II and discovered their writings describing their love of the Rosary. Pope Leo XIII wrote twelve encyclicals and five apostolic letters on the Rosary. Pope Leo XIII would write these in September in anticipation of October as he dedicated a special devotion to Mary through the Rosary. In the Encyclical Supremi apostolates officio (“The Supreme Apostolic Office”), Pope Leo tells of the oldest known Marian prayer known in the Latin tradition called “Sub Tuum Praesidium.” Pope Leo echoed the words of this prayer when he wrote that when Catholics are in danger or experiencing trying times they fly to Mary for refuge. Pope Leo tells us about the power of the Rosary and how it can be used as a spiritual weapon. In October 1884, Pope Leo suggested that the Rosary devotions should be conducted in October in light of a recent outbreak of cholera that spread from the ports. We can also use the spiritual weapon of the Rosary as Pope Leo used it to combat cholera; we too can use it to combat the Coronavirus-19 in 2020. There have been several Popes since the Second Vatican Council that have promoted the Rosary. One who stands out is Pope/Saint John Paul II, as he declared that the year 2002 would be The Year of the Rosary. He tells us a powerful story in his Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, that he set his first year as Pope within the daily rhythm of the Rosary. For that reason, and the fact that the Rosary was his favorite prayer, he declared his twenty-fifth year as Pope as The Year of the Rosary. Pope/Saint John Paul II goes on to tell us that the Rosary is one of the traditional paths of prayer that will direct you to the contemplation of Christ’s face. In praying the Rosary, you can find yourself diving into the mysteries, and through each Hail Mary recited in your heart, the rhythm of the prayer that becomes an unceasing praise of Christ and a beautiful place of reflection on all of the mysteries. Maybe in this time of great need, seclusion, and social distancing, we can find a way to help bring our parishioners to a closer relationship with God through the Rosary. Through technology, we can bring the Rosary right into their living rooms and virtually sit right next to them by live-streaming the Rosary or by placing recordings of each Mystery on the parish website for them to view in May, and beyond. There are many possibilities, but one thing is for sure, social distancing rules do not apply to our prayer life, and what better way get in rhythm with your faith but through the Rosary, the best spiritual weapon to help all of us in this time of need.
Please remember in your prayers the relatives of our brother priests and deacons who have died.
DR. THERESA G. CONROY, DPM, mother of Deacon Michael G. Conroy
ANTOINETTE GRANESE, mother of Deacon Claude B. Granese FATHER THOMAS E. SULLIVAN CPM, brother of Reverend James F. Sullivan
PHYLLIS DelPERCIO, sister of Reverend James Anziano ROBERT M. WILLIAMS, brother of Deacon William V. Williams
MARY-JO O’DONALD, grandmother of Reverend Thomas D. O’Donald EVELYN PETERY, sister-in-law of Deacon Patrick J. O’Donnell
Clergy Notes page 4 JUNE 2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEETING WITH THE ARCHBISHOP The meeting of deacons and wives with the Archbishop, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020, has been postponed until sometime in the fall. This is a result of the continuing COVID-19 lockdown. A date, time and location will be announced at a later time. Please monitor your emails for updates. PARISH CONTRACT When parish operations return to normal, please submit any outstanding Parish Contracts and Commitment to Ministry Forms. These forms were sent to your pastor, and should be completed by you and your pastor, and a copy of the contract sent to the Office for Clergy for your personnel file. NOTE: On the Commitment to Ministry Form, the line for “Sponsor” refers to the pastor. FBI AND PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE RENEWALS All members of the clergy are required to have a new FBI fingerprint records check and a PA Child Abuse Clearance every five years. Three months prior to the expiration of your current clearances, you will be notified by the Office for Clergy with instructions as to how to go about obtaining these documents. Once received, originals are sent to the Office for Clergy. DEACON RELATED FORMS For those in need of the following forms, please email please email Laura Nimmons at [email protected].
• Funeral Guidelines • Database Information Form • Commitment to Ministry • Parish Contract • 2020 Ongoing Formation/Retreat Reporting Form
Priests can access most of these forms on the Priest’s Portal under the documents tab.
REMINDER ABOUT THE DEATH OF A DEACON OR A DEACON’S WIFE In the event of the death of a deacon or spouse, families should notify the Office for Clergy as soon as possible, and before final funeral arrangements are made. As the funeral of a deacon is an Archdiocesan event, the music selection needs to be reviewed by the Office for Divine Worship. This should be done by having the parish music director contact the Office for Divine Worship directly. Also, when possible, the Archbishop would prefer to be the principal celebrant at the funeral of a deacon or spouse of a deacon. In his absence, an auxiliary bishop may be the principal celebrant, based on availability. Any questions should be directed to Deacon Michael Pascarella at [email protected].
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION The list of approved spiritual directors has been revised. Please contact Deacon Michael Pascarella for more information about finding an approved spiritual director.
WORKSHOP, RETREAT, AND EVENT CALENDAR/ INFORMATION
NOTE: ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE MONITOR EMAILS REGARDING FURTHER INFORMATION. ATTENDANCE MAY BE RESTRICTED! Saturday, June 13 Ordination to the Transitional and Permanent Diaconate 9:45 AM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday, June 20 Priesthood Ordination 9:45 AM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Office for Life and Family June 2020 Updates
Walking With Moms In Need Walking With Moms In Need continues as a prayer initiative at this time. We will announce a new timeline for this very important work as soon as it becomes available from USCCB. Meanwhile, please consider signing up individually, or as a parish, for the Walking With Moms in Need Prayer Pledge as soon as possible. This will also ensure that you receive important updates and monthly prayers from the USCCB:
• Walking With Moms in Need Prayer Pledge • Walking With Moms In Need Prayers for the Month of June
Lily’s Gift Ministry Lily’s Gift Ministry is a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced, or worked closely with, issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis. To expectant parents, we offer unique insight and sensitivity regarding such difficult issues as:
• Maintaining hope when a prognosis is poor • Sorting through medical decision making • Grieving the loss of the anticipated baby • Stillbirth and neonatal critical care.
For more information, visit www.Lily’sGift.org or call Sr. Kathleen Schipani at 215-587-3530.
Office for Life and Family
Phone: 215-587-0500; Email: [email protected] www.phillycatholiclife.org
June 2020 • Update from The Pontifical Mission Societies
The Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal Weekend Summer for the Societies is the time that we coordinate Mission group speakers at each parish for the Missionary Cooperation Plan [MCP] Appeals. I realize that we are in a time in which there is still a high degree of uncertainty due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It is difficult to think about what will be happening next week, let alone what will be happening in July and August.
The Societies cannot overlook, however, the needs of the overseas foreign Missionary groups that are supported each year in the Summer Missionary Cooperation Plan [MCP]. As with most catastrophic events, the world’s poor have been hit the hardest. This pandemic has left entire communities without food and water, without enough medical supplies, without enough . . . of everything. Our MCP Missionaries rely primarily on this Appeal and the support of YOU and the faithful of your parish. I am asking for you and your parish’s help and understanding to help our Societies office coordinate a weekend appeal for your assigned Mission group.
Please schedule a weekend for the MCP appeal COLLECTION. I am asking you to schedule this collection for your parish, regardless of whether the group has a local Missionary that is available to come and speak in person or not. All weekends must be scheduled before September, 2020. The Societies does not have authorization to take the MCP appeals beyond this time frame as there are other collections scheduled. Some groups have local Mission representatives, so our hope is that the groups may have speakers available. Others come from overseas and will not be able to speak in person.
If the Group CANNOT SPEAK IN PERSON at Masses: Our Societies office will send communication to your parish about your group and what the MCP appeal will help fund. The communication will include on-line elements such as, announcements, photos and video [if available from the group]. Our office will send Posters with your assigned Mission Group Name/Date, Envelopes and World Mission Rosary brochures. [these quantities you ordered earlier in the year].
If the Group CAN SPEAK IN PERSON at Masses: All the Summer MCP Appeal Weekend announcement materials above will be sent to the Parish AND You and your Parish faithful will have to benefit of hearing first-hand from a Missionary!
My office will communicate with the Mission representatives to begin contacting you [if they have not already] for the Summer MCP appeal. We will also be sending a Scheduling form to assist our Mission representatives. Feel free to contact Michele Meiers at [email protected], if there are any questions. Thank you ahead of time for you and your parish’s cooperation and support of this Summer’s Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal Weekends.
Sincerely in Christ’s Mission and in my prayers,
Reverend Monsignor Arthur E. Rodgers
PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES • Monsignor Arthur E. Rodgers • Archdiocesan Director • [email protected]
Missionary Childhood Association Update Due to COVID-19, many Summer Religious Education programs are being rescheduled, canceled or have implemented virtual learning. I am happy to announce that the Missionary Childhood Association can be made available to you through Zoom conference, pre-recorded video or in-person, at any time over the Summer or Fall that best fits your schedule. REMEMBER—it is important that even during a pandemic, children be reminded of their call to be Missionary and their role in praying and sacrificing for others who are not as fortunate.
With so many of us working from home, I am also pleased to share with you an online sign up form for
presentations. Click HERE to complete form. Upon filling out the form, I will personally contact you to make
arrangements for your School or Parish Religious Education programs. Ali Holden, Mission Education Manager
EDUCATOR CAREER FAIR
Thursday, June 25, 2020
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
A Virtual Event
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hiring teachers for the 2020-2021 school year
Business, English, Fine Arts, Health P/E, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theology, and World Language candidates are invited
Administrators representing AOP Schools and the Office of Catholic Education will be available to interview attending candidates Please visit www.AOPcatholicschools.org to review information about our schools, the Office of Catholic Education, and Academic Criteria for Teaching Competencies. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Pennsylvania Certification is desired. All clearances and Safe Environment Training are required for hiring. Candidates are expected to submit resume, transcripts, and certifications, if not already
on file with the Office of Catholic Education.
To Register for an Interview, or for questions concerning the application process, please contact Barbara Guiliano, HR Assistant for Secondary Schools at [email protected]
