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090 Maternity BVM
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)
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 is All Souls
Month. Please pray to
St. Joseph for those who
are dying and for all
our deceased.
November 12/13, 2016
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Annual Anointing Mass This Sunday
at the 12:30 PM Mass
See page 3 for information.
Special School Open House on November 16
Page 7 has full details.
Gift-Giving Tree Program Begins Next Weekend.
See Details on page 4.
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Please pray for all our deceased
Parishioners & Benefactors,
especially Katherine O’Bryan,
the Holy Souls and those whose
names appear on our Altars
throughout November.
Sanctuary Candles
Bread and Wine Memorials Week of November 13, 2016
Sanctuary Candle in the Upper
Church: In Thanksgiving
for Favors Granted
Sanctuary Candle in the Lower
Chapel: In Loving Memory of
Joseph and Margaret Teleske
Sanctuary Candle in the Rectory
Chapel: For Kay Judge on her
90th Birthday
Bread and Wine Memorial:
In Loving Memory of
Our Deceased Parishioners
To participate in our Candles and Gifts Pro-
grams, call the Rectory at 215-673-8127.
33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Jesus gives us the
grace and strength
needed to persevere
in faith.
Throughout His life and ministry, Jesus
taught clearly that there is a cost to living as
His faithful disciples. We may be rejected or
persecuted for the sake of our faith. We need
not fear, however, for Jesus promises to give
us the grace and strength to persevere.
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Mass Intentions
For the Week
Saturday, November 12: St. Josaphat 8:00 AM +Harry Citrino, Jr.
4:30 PM +Aunts and Uncles of the Vacca
Family
Nov. 13: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +James M. Conboy
11:00 AM +Maria Josefa Mendes
12:30 PM +Helen Carango
7:00 PM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
Monday, November 14 6:30 AM +Deceased Members of the
Legion of Mary
8:00 AM +Donna Guarrieri
Tuesday, November 15: St. Albert the Great 6:30 AM +Paul Do
8:00 AM +Father Bill
Wednesday, November 16: St. Margaret of
Scotland, St. Gertrude 6:30 AM +Scott Webb
8:00 AM +Eileen Mazzarella
Thursday, November 17: St. Elizabeth of
Hungary 6:30 AM +Herman Wittig
8:00 AM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
Fri., Nov. 18: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 6:30 AM +Hadwig Zak
8:00 AM +Maria Luis
Saturday, November 19 8:00 AM +Antonio Anzivino
4:30 PM +Joseph and Richard Hearn
Sunday, November 20: Jesus Christ, King of
the Universe
8:00 AM Living and Deceased Parish
Members and Benefactors
9:30 AM +William and Santa Yoppolo
11:00 AM +Righter and Pacifico Families
12:30 PM +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet
7:00 PM +Gallagher, McLaughlin and
O’Keefe Families
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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 Sacra-
ments of Initiation or want to learn more about the
Catholic Faith, call the Rectory and speak to one of our
priests or deacons.
Weekly Events Calendar
Monday, November 14 8:30 AM: Adoration, Lower Chapel, with
Benediction after 6:30 PM Rosary
5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
8 PM: H.S. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
Tuesday, November 15 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 16 10 AM: Seniors Board Meeting, Parish Hall
11 AM: Seniors Meeting, Parish Hall
12:30 PM: Faith Sharing, Rect. Mtg. Rm. 1
6 PM: School Open House (See page 7 for full
details.)
Thursday, November 17 1:30 PM: Legion of Mary, Rect. Mtg. Rm. 2
5 PM: Jr. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
7 PM: RCIA, Convent (Details, right)
7 PM: H.S. CYO Basketball, Parish Hall
7 PM: Boy Scouts, Cafeteria
7 PM: Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass,
Lower Chapel
Friday, November 18 3 PM: Set up for HASA Craft Show, Parish
Hall
Saturday, November 19 9 AM: HASA-sponsored Craft Show, Parish
Hall (Details on page 7)
3-4 PM: Confessions, Lower Chapel
Sunday, November 20: Jesus Christ, King
of the Universe Gift-Giving Tree Program begins this week-
end (See page 4 for complete details.)
9 AM: St. Vincent de Paul, Cafeteria
9:30 AM: Grs. 7 & 8 Class Mass, Upper
Church
11 AM: New Ministers’ Installation Mass,
Upper Church
1:30 PM: Baptisms, Upper Church
LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL
has begun and will continue throughout the school
year. Parents may drop off their child at 9:15 AM at
the Convent. This allows parents to attend the 9:30
AM Mass while their little ones participate in a
"Seeds" and "Promise" program designed for their
specific age groups: 3 & 4 year olds, and 5 year olds
& Kindergarten. This catechetical program is held in
the Pre-K classrooms in the Lower Level of the
Convent and includes religious story time, songs
and activities based on the Sunday Gospels. After
the 9:30 AM Mass, parents promptly pick up their
children.
SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH OTHERS!
To volunteer, register or seek more information,
contact Sr. Mary Beth at 215-673-4010.
Annual Anointing Mass
for the Sick
and Disabled
Sunday, November 13
12:30 PM Mass
Upper Church
Confessions will be heard in the
Upper Church prior to the beginning of Mass.
If interested in helping or for more information,
please contact Nancy Toland, 215-206-5548, Pat Elgart, 215-676-9019, or
Terry Weickowski, 215-728-4992.
Position Available
Our Parish seeks an Administrative Assistant for a
full-time position. Catholic background, multi-
tasking capabilities, computer proficiency, writ-
ten/verbal/typing skills a must. Please send resume
to [email protected]. 090 Maternity BVM
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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 to 5 PM.
Monetary donations are also needed and ap-
preciated. Please make checks payable to St.
Vincent de Paul Society and drop them off at
the Rectory, attention: Mrs. Linda Freeman.
COAT DRIVE:
Operation Bundle Up
Donate usable coats to Catholic
Community Services. Boys,
girls and adult coats will be
collected in Rectory Meeting
Room 1 after all Masses on November 12 & 13.
For more information, please call Connie Terzyk at
215-671-0973.
Advent Mercy Project:
Prepare Christmas Meals
for Aid for Friends
Our goal is to provide
OVER 1,000 MEALS!
When: Friday, December 2,
5 to 8 PM in the Parish Hall;
Saturday, December 3,
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 6 and 8 PM. Call Deacon
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 26/27. Return the cooked mashed potatoes
to the Parish Hall on Friday evening between 5
and 8 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. (More help is needed on Saturday
morning.)
GIFT-GIVING TREE Once again, you have the opportunity 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.
Trees with tags on them will be set up in the main vesti-
bule of the Upper Church on Saturday, November 19.
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 provide 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 purchase 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 3, or Sun-
day, December 4. 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 generosity
and support for this worthwhile program. For any ques-
tions, call Linda Freeman of our St. Vincent de Paul
Society at 215-676-6051. Thanks!
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Make Up, If You Can!
Three weeks ago, the Second Collection en-
velopes were not included in your monthly
mailing packets, which cost us more than
$2,000. If you can throw a little extra in the
basket in the coming weeks to help out with
this, we would be most grateful!
Most important of all, keep living the Faith
at Holy Mass each Sunday and every day,
one day at a time with the Lord Jesus!
Weekend of November 5/6, 2016 Regular Collection $14,046.00
Second Collection (See above!) $ 2,334.11
Total Parish Collection $16,380.11
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
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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 evening: 6:30-8:30 PM.
The Profit for September amounts to
$1,570.82. Thank you!
The Appeal is ended.
Please return your
Updated Census Form,
any Prayer Petitions
you may have and
Fall Appeal Gift
as soon as possible.
You may place them
in the Church
Collection or send them
to the Rectory.
Thank you for your
continued generosity!
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‘SPONSOR-A-STUDENT’ Program
Maternity B.V.M. School
Consider a much-needed gift of Catholic
Education for a child in this Parish!
Sponsor-A-Student is a program that provides
tuition assistance for deserving children of our
Parish who desire a Catholic Education.
Gifting Levels include: ____ Full Tuition Sponsorship $2,400
____ Half Tuition Sponsorship $1,200
____ Partial Tuition Sponsorship $600
____ Additional assistance
$400 ____ $200 ____ Other $ _____
All donations are tax-deductible and can be made
monthly, quarterly or annually.
Remembering All Our
Faithful Departed
Special Masses are set for all our
beloved deceased throughout the
month of November. Write the
names of your deceased loved ones
on the All Souls Day envelope found in your Parish
Mailing and return it to Church as soon as possible.
All envelopes with the names of our deceased re-
main on our Altars throughout November.
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 4).
Sellers are also needed.
Please sign up at the
Main Church Entrance
or call the Rectory
during office hours
at 215-673-8127.
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Helping Other Parishioners
in Emergencies
For help during the week of November 14, call
Barbara Pellecchia, 215-520-1509
Carol Schneider, 215-904-6627, or
Vincent Ciabattone, 215-743-3565.
For Engaged Couples Attending a Pre-Cana Class is required of
all preparing to celebrate the Sacrament
of Matrimony. Our next Parish Spring
Pre-Cana Day is scheduled for February
25, 2017. Advance registration is neces-
sary. To register or for more information,
please call the Rectory at 215-673-8127
during office hours.
Update for Parishioners Using
Project H.O.P.E
Transportation is provided to registered adult
members of Maternity B.V.M. Parish. We pro-
vide transportation within a five-mile radius of
the Church. A minimum three-day notice of
your scheduled medical appointment is re-
quired. We cannot respond to same day or
emergency requests. Please do not schedule
more than one medical appointment on the
same day. If you have a medical assistant with
you at home, that person is required to be with
you during your transportation and visit to the
doctor.
For any questions or more information, please
contact Jim or Claire Ritzheimer at 215-673-
7877.
HOME & SCHOOL EVENTS
Designer Bag
Bingo
January 21
7-10 PM, Parish Hall
Doors open at 6 PM
Tickets are $35
and include:
12 games of bingo &
“Lucky 13” Game
Coffee, tea, soda, water & dessert
(You may bring your own
refreshments.)
Door Prizes, Raffles, 50/50
For tickets, please contact:
Betsy Atkinson, 215-767-4512;
Christine Vaugh, 215-588-3290, or
Cathy Boyle, 267-446-0482.
Fundraising Event
November 25, 26, 27
9171 Roosevelt Boulevard
Ten percent of the purchases made
will be donated back to our School.
Pick up a flyer at School prior to
the event, which must be presented to the
cashier at time of purchase.
Maternity B.V.M.
Jr. CYO
Apparel Sale (Limited time only) Get your Christmas
gifts early!
Apparel is only available through a Web store,
but it’s closing November 20, so act now!
Choices include T-shirts, hoodies, bags and
hats. Names can be put on the back of shirts for
an additional $4. Please check out our B.V.M.
wear and show your B.V.M. pride; go to
www.premiumking.com/stores/maternitybvm.
Purchases may be picked up during the week of
December 19. With any questions, call Nicole
Milsop, 215-416-1631.
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Sponsored by
Maternity B.V.M. HASA
Saturday, November 19
9 AM to 3 PM
Maternity B.V.M. Parish Hall
Price for Vendors
$30 per space or 2 spaces for $50
For reservations or information,
please call Cathy Boyle
at 267-446-0482. 090 Maternity BVM
S P I R I T N I G H T
Maternity B.V.M. School
November 17, 5:30-8:30 PM
Chick-fil-A
Come out and support your school during
Spirit Night! There will be an appearance
by the cow, games, prizes and more fun
activities run by your School!
Fifteen percent of all transactions accompanied
by this flyer will be donated back to
Maternity B.V.M. School
Chick-fil-A Scrip
is available from the SCRIP Office.
9700 Roosevelt Blvd. www.chick-fil-a.com/whitmansquare
Facebook.com/chickfilawhitmansquare
MATERNITY B.V.M. SCHOOL A Catholic, disciplined education
from Pre-K to Grade 8
SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, November 16, 6 to 8 PM
For more information, please call the School at 215-908-3329
or visit www.maternitybvm.net.
TOURS
MEET THE FACULTY
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
SLIDE SHOW
PLAY AREA FOR
YOUNGER CHILDREN
GIVEAWAYS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION EARLY REGISTRATION
REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
REFRESHMENTS
AN EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCE!
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Students in Kindergarten, First and Second Grades
made candy bags for our Police & Fire Departments
to thank our protectors for all they do to keep us safe.
Congratulation to 3rd-Grader Shaun McCormac, who
was chosen as one of seven Archdiocesan winners in the
Missionary Childhood Association’s 2015-16 Christmas
Coloring Contest. Shaun’s Artwork will be included on
the Christmas greeting card of the Pontifical Societies
and displayed on the Web site www.phillymis-
sions.org. Shaun was presented with a certificate on
World Mission Sunday (October 19) at St. Peter the
Apostle Church from Bishop John J. McIntyre. Pictured
above is Shaun with his family.
Our Student Council hosted a
Haunted House for students.
The Annual Saints Parade took place
on Sunday, October 30, at the 9:30
AM Mass. Participating Students
included Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
Fr. Quinter’s homily focused
on our youngest students sharing
information about their saints.
School
News
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Please pray for all sick parishioners
and benefactors, especially:
Please call the Rectory when your loved ones
have recovered so we can remove their names
from our Prayer List. Thank you!
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PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Paul S. Quinter, Pastor
Fr. Daniel Dwyer
Fr. Richard J. Smith
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): Gary Stevens 267-994-1012
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
Mission Outreach: Joan Lambert 215-677-2794
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:
Christine Regan 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
Project Mercy: Jack Coyle 215-464-2820
Respect Life Committee: Mike Branhut 215-673-0635
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 Donna McGough 215-673-8127
Senior Citizen’s Group: Theresa Canuso 215-698-2614
Rose Egan 215-676-0647
Scouts (Boys, Troop 174): Dennis Deissler 215-464-5177
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
Fr. Patrick Brannan Alessa Abruzzo
Delia Advincula
Eileen Albano Christine Butler
Shirley Callahan
William Colanzi Addyson Collins
Jim Conboy
Dan Condron John Curry
Steve D’Ambrosi
Rose Marie D’Aurizio Carly Rose Di Zio
Agnes Donahue
Eleanor Donatelli Edward Dougherty
Keith Dybalski
Lois H. Fioravanti Bill Foley
James R. Frey
Jeanne Froggatt Jackie Gallagher
Joan Gallagher
Robert Gartner
Sherri Garofolo Dr. Anthony Georgio
Sue Georgio
Bernard Gerasimas, Jr. Betty Gilmore
Alexander Glazier
Jessie Gnoza Charles Gullota
Sherry Hanlon
James Hannon Betty Hughes
John E. Hughes
Anna Hunter Mark Iannacone
Vincent Iminnitti
Frances Janik Bernie Kane
Laura Kelly
Patrick Kennedy Doris Kerker
Rosemary Maloney
Frank Merle Ed McDonald
Lorraine Minnar
Billy Mobley
Joan Morris Helen Murray
Anne Neville
Dep. Sher. Paul Owens Kimberly PG
Anita Palumbo
Cynthia Pinto Joseph Procopio
Theresa Schneck
James Schwartz Anna Serano
Pat & Joe Skinis
Sarah Smith Anne Tighe
Kathleen Timte
Mary Tomkins Martin Tucker
Georgina Valdes
Steven Veal Alma Veto
Rita Voll
Becky Williams Stanley Wisniewski
Fred Wizmerski
The Missionary Servants of the Most
Blessed Trinity Present
Family Fall Fest Saturday, November 19, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
At Father Judge High School Gymnasium Come out and enjoy fun games, activities, music and a
delicious Octoberfest meal! Enter to win one of our sev-
eral gift basket raffles or 50/50. Perfect for kids 10 and
under! Admission is free; just pay per game. One dollar
gets you two activities/games. Meals tickets are sold for
$5. For more information, call 215-335-7570.
Police Service Area 2 Meeting (PSA-2) November 14 at 7 PM
These meetings are held on the second Monday of the
month at Randi’s Restaurant in the Grant Plaza Shop-
ping Center. The PSA-2 meetings are the forum for hav-
ing a one-on-one conversation with a representative
from the 7th Police District. For automatic E-mail alerts,
contact Tom at [email protected].
Archbishop Ryan Music Theatre Presents:
The Music Man
Friday/Saturday, November 18/19, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 20, at 1 PM
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for Seniors and chil-
dren under 13, and can be purchased at the door.
