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CHURCH 50 LEOPARD ROAD, PAOLI, PA 19301 PHONE 610.644.1655 FAX 610.644.1928 P AR I S H.S T NO R BE RT .O R G I N F O @ P A R I S H . S T N OR B E R T . OR G
SCHOOL 6 GREENLAWN ROAD, PAOLI, PA 19301 PHO N E : 6 1 0 . 6 4 4 . 1 6 7 0 F AX : 610.644.0201 MARY K AY HENNESSY , PR I NC IPAL M K H E N N E S S Y @ S T N OR B E R T . O R G
May 24, 2020
MASS & WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL : 5:30PM SUNDAY MASSES : 7:30, 9AM, 11:30 AM, Spanish @ 1 :30PM; Youth Mass @ 6PM MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:30 & 8 AM; SATURDAY 8AM RECONCILIATION: Sundays 10-11:15 AM; Saturdays 4-5 PM; or by Appointment call 610.644.1655 ADORATION: THURSDAYS 8:30 AM—3:30 PM; Saturdays 4-5 PM CLERGY REV. STEVEN J. ALBERO, O.PRAEM., PASTOR
[email protected] REV. JAMES C. RODIA, O.PRAEM., PAROCHIAL VICAR [email protected] DEACON JOHN P. LOZANO DEACON STEVE MARTINO DEACON WILLIAM M. MASAPOLLO (RETIRED)
The Ascension of the Lord The key to unlocking the scriptures is in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as we pray, “May the eyes of your hearts be en-lightened.” People see and hear things but simply have a hard time believing they are true. In our first reading from the very beginning of the Acts of the Apostles, Luke starts where his Gospel left off—the ascension of Jesus. For as long as Jesus spent preparing the disciples, they were still foggy about what was happening, and spent time staring at the sky wondering where he went. In today’s Gospel, the disciples still doubt Jesus to the very last minute. In the let-ter to the Ephesians, Paul speaks to the new Christian community, but could be preaching to each of us in the pews as he says, “I can explain it to you, but I can’t make you believe. This is where faith comes in.” May we all pray for the gift of enlightenment today!
HERE IS THE GAME PLAN When we hear an excerpt from a particular Gospel, it is easy to get the details and stories from all the Gospels all mixed up and combined into one. Theologian Ger-hard Lohfink called this “Making Gospel Soup!” To un-derstand today’s Gospel passage, we must realize that this is material particular to Matthew and in his telling it takes place right after the Resurrection. There has been no “doubting Thomas” or any of the other stories that we’ve heard since Easter. How often have you made a plan at an event, saying, “If we get split up, just go back to the car and wait” or “Stay at the fountain in the mall—I’ll find you!” Earlier in Matthew, Jesus told the women at the tomb to tell the disciples, “If something happens, head back to Gali-lee” (28:10). This was the game plan and was both a geographic reference and a spiritual one. “Go back to what you know, what you remember.” They were confused and hurting, but did as Jesus said, returning to Galilee, specifically to the mountain where they had a powerful experience with him before. That would make it understandable that the disciples showed up but were a bit leery or doubting.
YOU’VE GOT THIS Put yourself in the disciples’ shoes. This is May, the season of graduations, new jobs, new cars, marriages, and so many other transitions as young people strike out on their own. Jesus reminded the disciples, “I have the power, and I’ve been teaching you for three years. Now you have the power. Go. Make Disciples. Baptize in the name of the Trini-ty. Teach them what I taught you.” Surely the disciples were frightened, and Jesus must have felt both fear and pride. This was the moment that happens in every lifetime. It was time for these disciples, these students, his “children” to become the masters. And how did he reassure them? As parents and teachers and mentors have been doing for centu-ries. He smiled and reminded them, “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Or as we might say, “You’ve got this.” Today’s Readings: Acts 1:1–11 Ps 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9; Eph 1:17–23; Mt 28:16–20 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2020 He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9 Sunday, May 24 9:00AM † Olimpia & Camillo Dettore Our Parishioners † Russell DiGiallorenzo † Paul Nguyen & Family Pastor’s Intentions † Jamie Lieb Covello Monday, May 25 9:00AM Pastor’s Intentions Tuesday, May 26 9:00AM † Ronald Rosa Wednesday, May 27 9:00AM † Dan & Clara LaBrada Thursday, May 28 9:00AM † Chrissy Scartozzi Friday, May 29 9:00AM † Roberta Civial Saturday, May 30 9:00AM Pastor’s Intentions Sunday, May 31 9:00AM † Frances McFadden Our Parishioners † H. Melvin Smith † Mary Kern Pastor’s Intentions † Eileen Ferkler
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“PUSHED” OUT ON MISSION
There is a delightful character in the original Dr. Dolittle Tales called the “Pushmi-Pullyu.” It is a beast with two identical halves, with a head at each end. No matter which direction the beast walks, one end is the “push me” and the other is the “pull you.” Today’s feast is a bit like that in the life of the church. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, it is the ascen-sion of Christ that calls for the Holy Spirit, which consequently sends or “pushes” the church out on its mis-sion. This is the message that we
PRAYERS & READINGS PRAY FOR HEALING: Corinne Kerrigan, Greg Kleckner, Julian D’Orazio, Maria Mo-rales, Michael Fullam, Mary Corcoran, Tim Dippel, Alice Bowman, Dorothy Wilson, Ed Rofi, Guillermo Maldonado, Helen Gelstine, Peter Lim, Ann Sassaman, Diana Reyes, Patricia Boyce, Louanne Armstrong, John F. Erickson, Debra Ulicny, Roberto Barajas, Joseph Mongiello, Mary Alice Spina, Sue Birmingham, Dan Petrella, Marion Fries, Isabelle Oravecz, Midge Malloy, Bob Denney, Mary Pyne, Jackson Kahn, Marc Palfy, Mary Ann Gallagher, Gerry Hughes, James Bu-roker, Layne McHugh, Deborah Nagle, J.D. Sobota, Ana Maria Bertsch, Lyndsay Whitmore, Graciela Gonzales, Ernestina Her-nandez, Shirley Hoisington, Bob Walentis, Edgar Dolores Vega, Lily Walker, Philip Stadter, Miguel Angel de Leon, Anita Hogan, Winnie O’Brien, , Mark DeLuca, John Lee, Jane & Hugh Pluscauskis, Carol Lubecki, Christine Coyne, Patricia Uberti, Gilbert Mook, Todd Walters, Pat Masapollo, Ed Kravitz, Matt Girvin REST IN PEACE : John Tamaro FOR OUR TROOPS: Pvt. Matthew Cress, USA; Pvt. Jessica Flowers USA; Pvt. Michael Flowers, USA; Capt. Rob Ker-sey, USN; Capt. Spencer Lahiff, USMC; Sgt. Justin Lansford, USA; Pvt. Bryan McCormick, USA; Lt. Col. James Merenda, USAF; Lt. Nicholas Prestipino, USA ; Sgt. R. J. Paski, USA; Sgt. Matthew Paski, USAF; Maj. Brian Wallin, DO, USA; 2nd Lt. Robert Farber, USA; 2nd Lt. Robert Dietrich III, USA, 1st Lt. Dan Door and all the members of the 82nd Air-borne , 2nd Lt. Joseph R. Ellis, USMC ; Lt. Tyler M. Susa, USN
Our Faith hear from the angels today as they tell the friends of Jesus not to look up into the clouds, but to get busy. It is the message of Jesus himself in Matthew’s Gospel, as he sends them out to baptize. He also tells them, “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). And it is this message, confident in faith that Jesus has ascended to shouts of joy, that “pulls” us along to our final des-tiny. The life of the faithful disciple, sent into the world on mission, will one day know the same risen, as-cended glory. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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This past Thursday, we celebrated the “Ascension of our Lord. From now until Pentecost weekday masses, including Sat-urday, will be a time of preparation. We prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit as prom-ised by Jesus. How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Develop “listening ears” by asking the Spir-it for them. We share in Christ’s glory by accepting all that He taught. At the same time, we also share in Christ’s suffering. During this time of the pandemic, there has been much suf-fering and uncertainty. Remember, it is the Lord Jesus who is our hope. Believe in the won-ders of God’s Spirit, who makes all things new. There is nothing to fear; the Lord is our ref-uge. Sometimes our hope is placed in the wrong people. Celebrities, actors, professional athletes, or politicians are not our real hope! Only in Jesus do we find hope. He is the light at the end of the tunnel. And I believe He is showing us now the light at the end of this long tunnel of isolation. Along with the Parish staff, we’ve ramped up efforts to bring the practice of faith to you virtu-ally. Two Friday’s ago, we kicked off the Abbeyfest Online Concert series. Confessions have started on Saturday mornings. A virtual Holy Hour began last Thursday and will continue on Thursday evenings. Go to the Parish web site for the latest schedule of events. But we are also working towards the day when the Church doors will be open once again, and we can cele-brate and worship together. Please pray for that day. Pray for our Pope, our Archbishop, and pray for your Parish priests. Fr. Steve
In Honor of Mother’s Day
we keep all mothers, aunts, and friends in prayer throughout the
month of May
Emma Zawacki Anita Zawacki Antoninette Chiacchiere Donna Curcio Angie DiFabio Dianna A. Chiacchiere Deb Demona Alosi Margaret Mullen Rosa Cella Antoinetta Volpi Margaret I. Handley Mary J. Gallagher Helena Collins Josephine Heebner Susan Knies Bernadetta Broska Lauren Dougherty Elenor Goldsmith Jennifer Madere Catherine J. Muller
Josephine DePaolo Phyllis Carpeletta Alice Pirri Susan Maloney Allie Chiacchiere Frances DeSanctis Suzanne DeMarco Marjorie DeMarco Ann DeMarco Fran DeMarco Regina C. Walsh Antonietta Volpi Regina C. Walsh Kristin Guay Frances Knies Tonya Knies Lucy DiLisi Pam Dougherty Mary Given Madere Joan Williams
Confessions will be
offered on Saturdays. from 9:45am to 10:30am.
Please enter through the main church doors and observe social distancing. Wearing of mask and gloves is encouraged.
Join us for Holy Hour .
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Nonperishable Food
Please place in the Church Narthex from 10:00 AM-Noon
every day (7 days).
DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OUTSIDE THE CHURCH WHEN IT IS LOCKED. Thank you
The Church will be open for private prayer
from 10:00am to 12:00pm every day.
Wearing a mask & gloves is highly recommended
AbbeyFest Announces FREE
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AbbeyFest LIVE offers hope, joy and music that moves your soul during this time of quar-antine, while helping to support the Christian artists you love! Tune-in and support this great event!! Visit TheAbbeyFest.com and our Facebook page and watch for more emails coming soon. Any questions, please contact Lia Gorman at (484)716-8194 or [email protected]
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