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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
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) Closed for Repairs.
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
Baptisms: First and Third Sundays of the month
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 whenever
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 Mon-
day at 6:30 PM and every Tuesday at Noon, Lower
Chapel
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Pre-Cana Class:
All engaged couples are required to attend a Pre-
Cana Program of Marriage Preparation. Our Parish
offers this Program in the Fall & Spring. Call the
Rectory Office for details and to register.
Pre-Jordan Class:
After meeting with a priest and prior to their child’s
Baptism, parents are required (God-parents are en-
couraged) to attend this Program, held in the Rec-
tory on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.
Worship/Liturgical Schedule
November 18/19, 2017
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Supporting Our Seminary
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Giving Thanks Thursday the Best Way
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Opening Our Gift-Giving Program
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Sanctuary Candles
Bread and Wine Memorials Week of November 19, 2017
Sanctuary Candle in the Upper
Church: In Loving Memory of
Brian McGuinness
Sanctuary Candle in the Lower
Chapel: For Julie and Bob
Herrmann, Jr. on their 20th
Wedding Anniversary
Sanctuary Candle in the Rectory
Chapel: In Loving Memory of
Paul Quinter, Sr.
Bread and Wine Memorial:
For the Grace of
Confession for All
To participate in our Candles and Gifts Pro-
grams, call the Rectory at 215-673-8127.
33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Nearing the end of the
Liturgical Year, our
attention turns to our
vigilant and prayerful
preparation for the
return of Christ in glory.
Life is perhaps best described as a journey with
a beginning and an end. As we come to the end
of another Church Year, we are invited to reflect
on what is often referred to as the last things:
Judgment, Heaven and Hell. But we do so not in
fear but in hope, for while our earthly lives will
end, the promise of life eternal shines forth in
Christ.
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Mass Intentions
For the Week
Saturday, November 18: Dedication of the
Basilicas of SS. Peter and Paul
8:00 AM +Maria Luis
4:30 PM +Gallagher, McLaughlin and
O’Keefe Families
November 19: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +Shawn Shrader and Joseph
Dorety
11:00 AM +Vinciguerra Family
12:30 PM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
7:00 PM +William (Butch) McCullough
Monday, November 20
6:30 AM +Bruce and Sarah Murray
8:00 AM +Charles Anderson
Tuesday, November 21: The Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30 AM +Francis Cheney, Sr.
8:00 AM +Carol Gore
Wednesday, November 22: St. Cecilia
6:30 AM +Paul Quinter, Sr.
8:00 AM +Sean Chellantara
Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving Day
9:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
Friday, November 24: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and
Companions
6:30 AM +Daniel Fahy, Sr., 1st Anniversary
8:00 AM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
Sat., November 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria
8:00 AM +Elaine
4:30 PM +Rafferty Family
November 26: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of
the Universe
8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +Nazario Di Salvia
11:00 AM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
12:30 PM +Frank Lanzilotta, Sr.
7:00 PM +Lawrence J. Bane, 5th Anniver.,
and Anna Bane
Pray for all our deceased Parishioners
and Benefactors, especially Francis
Nolan, Jr., Theodore Skalski, the Holy
Souls and all whose names appear on
our Altars throughout November,
that they may know God’s
eternal love of Heaven.
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Weekly Events Calendar
Monday, November 20 8:30 AM: Adoration, Lower Chapel, with
Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary
5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
7 PM: Girl Scout Leaders, Rectory Meeting
Room 1
8 PM: H.S. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
Tuesday, November 21 Noon: Rosary, Lower Chapel
5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
6:45 PM: PREP, School
7 PM: Choir, Upper Church
8 PM: H.S. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
Wednesday, November 22 8:30 AM: Prayer Service for School Students,
Parish Hall
Noon: School Dismissal
5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
8 PM: H.S. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day (Upper right)
Friday, November 24 School, Rectory and SCRIP offices are closed.
Saturday, November 25 3-4 PM: Confessions, Lower Chapel
November 26: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King
of the Universe 9:30 AM: Installation of New Church Minis-
ters, Upper Church
NEW RCIA CLASS BEGINS! The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA) classes have begun.
Classes are held every Thursday at 7
PM in the Convent. There is still time
to join!
If you or a friend is interested in receiving the Sac-
raments of Initiation or want to learn more about
the Catholic Faith, call Sr. Mary Beth Geraghty,
215-605-5664, Deacon Lindsay, 267-266-2201, or
Father Joseph, 215-673-8127.
The Priests, Deacons,
Sisters and Staff wish you and
your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
We invite you to begin your celebration by
attending the 9 AM Mass in the Upper Church.
(Only one scheduled Mass today.)
All families will receive a blessed loaf of bread
for their Thanksgiving Meal.
The School and Rectory Office are closed on
Thursday for the Thanksgiving Holiday
and will reopen on Monday morning.
The SCRIP Office is closed Thursday and Friday,
and will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
St. Charles Borromeo
Seminary Annual Appeal
For Today. For Tomorrow.
For All of Us!
PLEASE GENEROUSLY SUPPORT THE
ANNUAL SEMINARY APPEAL!
You can send your donation to:
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
CL #5315, P.O. Box 95000-5315
Philadelphia, PA 19195-5315
Or if you would like to make your donation
on line, please visit their secure site:
www.stcharlesseminaryappeal.org.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
9:30 AM Sunday Mass
Young school-age children experience the
Readings from the Children’s Liturgy
and can share their thoughts while doing
an activity that relates to the Readings.
They return to Mass and their families
after the Prayer of the Faithful.
LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL
For 3-year olds through Kindergarten
The program includes religious story time
and activities based on Sunday’s Gospel.
9:15 AM: Drop off children
at the Convent; parents attend 9:30 AM
Sunday Mass and pick up their children
promptly after Mass.
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Helping Other Parishioners
in Emergencies
For help during the week of November 20, call
Deana Iacovine, 215-464-7920, or
Sheila McCloskey, 215-464-8358.
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For Engaged Couples Attending a Pre-Cana Class is re-
quired on the part of all those pre-
paring to celebrate the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
Maternity B.V.M. Parish
Spring Pre-Cana Day
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Parish Hall
Advance registration is necessary. Please call the
Rectory at 215-673-8127 during office hours.
Pre-Cana at Christ The King Parish
3252 Chesterfield Road
Friday evening, January 26,
and all day Saturday, January 27, 2018
For more information on this Pre-Cana Session,
contact [email protected].
PARISHIONERS HELPING PARISHIONERS
GET TO CHURCH FOR SUNDAY MASS
Do you want to attend Sunday Mass but can’t
because you don’t have a ride?
OR
Are you a Parishioner who can make
yourself available to drive someone
in your neighborhood to Mass?
You don’t need to commit every week,
maybe every few weeks.
If you want more information, need a ride to
Mass or can volunteer to drive, please call
Cheryl Vozzelli at 215-725-1360.
PLEASE NOTE:
Maternity B.V.M. Travel Club American Music Theatre’s
‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’
and Luncheon at
Hershey Farm Restaurant on
Thursday, December 14,
has been cancelled.
Looking for
New and Seasoned Voices
to Fill Our Choir Loft
We need singers who can come
to our Choir Rehearsals on Tuesdays
at 7 PM in the Upper Church and to
our Sunday Choir Mass at 11 AM.
We need you and your talent;
we hope to hear from you!
For questions or more information,
please contact our Music Director,
Ron Coles, at
Attention, Former B.V.M.
Altar Servers!
Do You Still Have Your Alb?
If so, please return it to the Rectory
as soon as possible.
New Servers are being installed
and they are in need of an alb.
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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 available for quick pick-up);
Monday-Thursday: 9-11 AM;
Friday: 8-11 AM; Saturday: 9:30-11:30 AM;
Thursday evening: 6:30-8:30 PM.
Tuesday evening hours for the
holidays will begin on November 21.
The SCRIP Office is closed Thursday
and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Good Stewardship! Thanks for your generosity. As you may have
noticed here in recent weeks, our Collections
are down, so any increase in your weekly of-
fering would be deeply appreciated. You can
also contribute on line through our Parish
Web site: www.maternitybvmchurch.net.
Most important, keep attending Holy Mass
each Sunday and living the faith every day!
Weekend of November 11/12, 2017
Regular Collection $12,837.00
Second Collection $ 2,566.20
E-Giving Collection $ 1,068.13
Parish Collection $16,471.33 090 Maternity BVM
LAST CALL FOR
OUR ANNUAL
FALL APPEAL!
Please return your
Survey, Prayer Petitions
and any Fall Appeal Gift
you can make
as soon as possible.
You may place them in
the Collection or send
them to the Rectory.
Thank you for your
continued generosity!
THE APPEAL ENDS SOON!
Memorial Fund Donations may be made in memory of deceased
family, friends or neighbors. All funds are used to
purchase church articles, vestments and other items
as needed. For more, call the Rectory during office
hours at 215-673-8127.
CARNIVAL
RAFFLE
Tickets are now available
for only $5, and there are
five Early Bird Specials!
These drawings are held
on the first Sunday of the
Month during Hospitality
in the Lower Chapel
Meeting Room after the
9:30 AM Mass beginning
on December 3.
Sellers are also needed.
Please sign up at the
Main Entrance of Church
or call the Rectory
during office hours
at 215-673-8127.
Remembering All Our
Faithful Departed
Special Masses are set for all our
beloved deceased throughout the
month of November. All envelopes
with the names of our deceased remain on our Al-
tars throughout November.
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Advent Mercy Project:
Prepare Christmas Meals
for Aid for Friends
Our goal is to provide
OVER 1,000 MEALS!
When: Friday, December 1,
5 to 8 PM in the Parish Hall;
Saturday, December 2,
8 AM in the Parish Hall
How You Can Help:
Many turkeys are needed! Cook a turkey and
donate it to the project. Cooked turkeys can be
brought to the Parish Hall on Thursday or Fri-
day evening, between 5 and 7:30 PM. Call Dea-
con Lindsay at 267-266-2201 or Lisa Vivino at
215-470-4481 to inform them.
Peel and cook potatoes at home. Pick up a bag
of potatoes in Rectory Meeting Room 1 when
you come to Mass on the weekend of Novem-
ber 25/26. Return the cooked mashed potatoes
to the Parish Hall on Friday evening between 5
and 7:30 PM.
Donate money towards the purchase of food
needed to make the meals. Monetary donations
may be put in the collection or dropped off at
the Rectory in an envelope marked “Project
Mercy.”
Many hands are needed at the Parish Hall to
help prepare and package the meals. This can
be a great family project: there’s a job for all!
Help is needed on Friday evening and Saturday
morning, and more help is needed on Saturday
morning.
GIFT-GIVING TREE Once again, you have the opportu-
nity to extend the Christmas spirit
by joining in our annual Gift-Giving
Tree Program. This special program
provides toys and other presents for
children from needy families within
our Parish.
The process remains the same as in previous years.
A tree with tags is set up in the Main Vestibule of
the Upper Church.
As a reminder, the procedures
are as follows:
Take a tag/tags from the tree. Purchase only
what is indicated on the tags. The tags will pro-
vide all the necessary details, including the age
and gender of the child, the type of gift and any
specific sizes that are desired. Some tags may
request a gift card, which may be purchased
through Maternity B.V.M.’s SCRIP Program.
Please do not take a tag if you cannot pur-
chase the gift and return it by the specified
date. Gift tags are designated to a particular
child for a particular gift. It would be very
disturbing if one child in a family receives
fewer gifts than other siblings.
Attach the tags securely to the gifts. In case of
monetary gifts or gift cards, the gift should be
placed in an envelope with the tag attached to
the outside of the envelope.
Return all donations of gifts, gift cards or
money unwrapped on Saturday, December 2,
or Sunday, December 3. Please make note of
these dates, because the distribution of the gifts
will take place that week.
Gifts may be placed by the St. Joseph’s Altar in
the Upper Church or in Rectory Meeting Room
2.
AGAIN, GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED ON TIME.
The process is simple and the sense of satisfaction,
enormous. We are most grateful for your past gen-
erosity and support for this worthwhile program.
For any questions, call Linda Freeman of our St.
Vincent de Paul Society at 215-676-6051. Thanks!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:
HELPING THE NEEDY OF OUR PARISH
During the coming weeks, we need
donations of turkeys and hams for the
holidays. Please bring these items to the
Front Door of the Rectory, 9 AM-5 PM.
Monetary donations are also needed and
appreciated. Please make checks payable
to St. Vincent de Paul Society and drop
them off at the Rectory, attention:
Mrs. Linda Freeman.
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Jr. CYO TRICK~’N’~TRUNK Pre-K 3 Celebrating Halloween
Student Council’s Haunted House
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS AT A GLANCE
Open House on October 25
HASA’s Halloween Party
All Saints
Parade
at the
9:30 AM
Mass on
October 29
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B.V.M. Alumni
Commemorative Plaque
For just $30, you can have your name or the name
of a special graduate engraved on a plate and in-
cluded on the plaque. This plaque hangs in the En-
trance of the Parish Hall. Check it out!
Please contact our Alumni’s Vice President,
Jackie Maiorana Venneri ’76,
at 215-495-3112 for more details.
MATERNITY B.V.M. ALUMNI
REUNION PACKAGES Are Available.
Bring Your Class Together
Again at B.V.M.!
Our Alumni Committee can offer you a fabulous
reunion package without any of the hassle for the
Class Committee. We do all the work; you just
come and enjoy your classmates. For more infor-
mation, call the Rectory during office hours, Mon-
day through Friday, at 215-673-8127.
CONCERTS AT THE
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF
SS. PETER AND PAUL
Westminster Williamson Voices November 19 at 3 PM
James Jordan and the Grammy-nominated ensem-
ble return with a diverse and inspiring program
showcasing their rich array of choral colors.
Christmas at the Cathedral
December 20 at 3 PM Bring the whole family for this holiday celebration
of carols and the traditional music of Christmas.
Resounding brass add to the spectacle as voices rise
in celebration of the festive season!
For information on tickets, visit
CathedralPhilaConcerts.org.
Holiday Vendor Fair
St. Hubert High School Parents Assoc.
7320 Torresdale Avenue
Thursday, December 7, 6:30-9 PM
Come out and help support the Parents Associa-
tion Scholarships for the girls of St. Hubert.
There will be crafters, vendors, 50/50’s, raffles,
and the school store will be open during this
time. If interested in becoming a crafter/vendor,
contact Beth Stocklin, [email protected],
or Trisha Kinney at [email protected].
Holiday Craft Fair
Sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Council #7925
St. Albert the Great Church Hall
Saturday, November 25, 8 AM-2 PM
Food will be available in the kitchen. Anyone
interested in having a table, call Mike Berchick
at 215-850-0562. Tables are $40.
Come and get a jump on your
Christmas shopping!
Roman Catholic High School
Annual Memorial Mass and
Communion Breakfast
Sunday, November 26
9:30 AM Mass: Cathedral Basilica
10:45 AM Breakfast: Sheraton Hotel
1 PM: Homecoming Reception:
Roman Catholic High School
For more information, contact Lisa Mertz at
[email protected] or 215-627-5487.
The Cold & Flu Season
Is Upon Us!
If you are feeling under the weather, do not
feel compelled to shake hands at the Sign of
Peace. A friendly smile and gesture will
suffice. We should all be aware that cold
and flu germs are easily spread. We should
also be more mindful of not exposing a pre-
ventable illness to our fellow parishioners,
from the youngest to the oldest and espe-
cially to those who are immune compro-
mised.
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PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Paul S. Quinter, Pastor
Fr. Michael J. Saban
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: Holly Kelly 215-983-4473
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): Joe 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 Saban 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: Jim Gallagher 215-806-5323
Welcoming Committee: Nancy Toland 215-206-5548
Please call the Rectory when your loved ones
have recovered so we can remove their names
from our Prayer List. Thank you!
Please pray for all sick parishioners
and benefactors, especially:
Alessa Abruzzo Delia Advincula
Pete Aguilar
Eileen Albano Sharon Birch
Evelyn Birkel
Arlene Bishop Bill Bock
Ryan Bryson
Shirley Callahan Dolores Cerulli
Brian Coen
Mary Frances Coen William Colanzi
Addyson Collins
Dan Condron John Curry
Michael Dell’Aquila
Jean Delmont Lucy Di Stefano
Rose Di Stefano
Carly Rose Di Zio Eleanor Donatelli
Edward Dougherty
Keith Dybalski Nina Ervin
Lois H. Fioravanti Bill Foley
Kathleen Freas
James R. Frey Jeanne Froggatt
Joan Fulmer
Jackie Gallagher Robert Gartner
Sherri Garofolo
Dr. Anthony Georgio
Sue Georgio Bernard Gerasimas, Jr.
Cindy Gerasimas
Jean Gianfortune Betty Gilmore
Alex Glazier
Catherine Glazier Jessie Gnoza
Anthony M. Granato
Anthony V. Granato Linda Granato
Mildred Granato
Courtney Gross Charles Gullota
Sherry Hanlon
James Hannon Raymond Harrison
Eun Soon Hill
John E. Hughes Brian Hysek
Mark Iannacone
Michael Iannacone Vincent Iminnitti
Frances Janik
Lawrence Judge Bernie Kane
Joan Kelly Patrick Kennedy
Doris Kerker
Dorothy Layher Elsa Limbruner
Joe Lincke
Louis Lupinacci Marie Magee
Rosemary Maloney
Eddie Matthews
Michele McDonald Brendan McGlone
Frank Merle
Donna Mikalic Bill Mikalic
Lorraine Minnar
Joan Morris Anne Neville
Dep. Sher. Paul Owens
Cynthia Pinto Joseph Procopio
John Regan
Kenneth G. Reich Regina Sands
James Schwartz
Lisa Collins Selsor Anna Serano
Margaret Sheedy
Joanne Siebert Pat Skinis
Sr. Susan Skorick
Sarah Smith Dr. Bradley Stoltz
Dr. John Taraska
Catherine Teklinsky Anne Tighe
Kathleen Timte Mary Tomkins
Martin Tucker
Luke Tynan Georgina Valdes
Steven Veal
Kenny Ward Stanley Wisniewski
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