SAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES

EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA

February 2, 2020

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Refer to page 2.

Visits To The Most Blessed Sacrament

in Saint Mary Chapel

Monday through Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Devotions

Main Church

Miraculous Medal Novena

Veneration of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina relic

for our Infirmed, especially cancer patients

Saturday after 8:30 am Service

Saints Philip & James School

Pre-K, K, Grades 1–8: 610 363 6530

Sister Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Principal

Parish Religious Education

Sister Marie Garman, IHM, Director

Office: 610 363 1307

CYO Information

cyo.sspj.net

Rectory Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00AM—5:00PM

Closed 12 - 1PM

Sunday 9AM-1PM

Sunday Mass Schedule

Vigil: 4:00 pm Year Round and 5:30 pm October through April 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon & 5:30 pm

Monday through Friday

Holy Mass 6:30 am & 8:30 am

Saturday Holy Mass 8:30 am

Saints Philip &James Rectory

107 North Ship Road Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 610 363 6536 • www.sspj.net

Rectory Hours—Monday thru Friday 9-5

closed 12-1, Sunday 9-1

Parish Clergy

Rev. Joseph C. Dieckhaus, J.C.L., Pastor

Rev. Quan Tran, Associate Pastor

Deacon Charles W. Polley, Jr.

Weekend Assistance

Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A., Malvern Prep

Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Malvern Prep

Rev. James W. Cassidy, O.S.A., Malvern Prep

Parish Staff Mrs. Barbara A. Doyle (bdoyle@sspjparish.net) Parish Office Manager Mr. Michael McCafferty Business Manager Mrs. Carmel Kropp Office of Liturgy Planning

Saints Philip and James Parish, Exton, PA 19341 February 2, 2020

February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

ANTIPHON Save us, Lord our God, and gather us together from the nations, that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise. COMMUNION: Happy are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! Happy are the lowly; they shall inherit the land.

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Please Remember those who are sick in your prayers

especially: Shirley & Bob Fain, Thomas Melvin, Mary Ann Testa, Ken Larsen, Mary C. Dennison, Baby A. Glover, Frank Mancuso, Matthew Mancuso, John J. Brennan, III, Catherine Wafenschmidt, Margaret M. Borio, Adam Jordan, Maryanne Bunch, Donna Clark, baby Calvin, Mary Andersen, Tom Harkins, Charlie Deegan, Amanda, Jane Marchniak, Gannon Matz, Renee Ginter, Terry Gardner, Linda Gardner, Marie Shoemaker, Catherine Bowman, Paul Everest, John Ganski, Cathy Motznik, Melissa (Friel) Drake. Bill Reilly, George Starkey, Lily Walker, Lourdes Celis, Kathleen Reilley, Linda Thorbahn, Maryann Mallory, Joe Longo, Peter Nguyen Xuan-Thuy, Peter Nguyen Ba-Lai, Mary Nguyen Thi-Quy, Martha Schmidt, Shelley, Maria Leitner, Richard Brane. With your help we can keep this up-to-date.

Please remember all our deceased benefactors in your prayers.

Sacrament of Matrimony Couples must

make arrangements to meet with a priest at least six months in advance. The next Pre-Cana is scheduled for March 7, 2020. For more info or to register call 610-363-6536.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the Second & Fourth Sundays of most months at 1:30 PM in the Church. NO BAPTISMS on April 12 Baptismal Instruction The next

scheduled class is Sunday, March 15, at 10:00 AM in the Rectory Meeting Room. Call Rectory to register 610-363-6536.

Daily Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in St. Mary’s Chapel

Hours Monday – Friday from 9AM till 7PM. Our Church is always open on Saturdays and Sundays for visits.

February 2, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

CELEBRANT SCHEDULE February 8/9, 2020

4:00 PM Fr. Dieckhaus 5:30 PM Fr. Erdlen 7:30 AM Fr. Cassidy 9:00 AM Fr. Quan 10:30 AM Fr. Drennen 12:00 noon Fr. Dieckhaus 5:30 PM Fr. Quan Counting Team 7

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 7:00PM to 8PM, Saturday 3PM to 4PM, 5PM-5:30PM

Sunday before 7:30AM & 9:00AM Holy Mass.

Saturday February 1, 2020 4:00 PM Amelia Patricia Collo 5:30 PM Maeve Murphy Sunday February 2, 2020 7:30 AM Joseph & Carmen Podziomek 9:00 AM Larraine Ruggeri 10:30 AM Don Spahn 12:00 Noon Frank Shinn 5:30 PM Maeve Murphy Monday February 3, 2020 6:30 AM Florence A. Sliwinski 8:30 AM John J. Duffy Tuesday February 4, 2020 6:30 AM Dan Carter 8:30 AM Louise Gates Wednesday February 5, 2020 6:30 AM Joseph Batten 8:30 AM Alfred Streleckis Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30 AM People of the Parish 8:30 AM Gerry Heck Friday February 7, 2020 FIRST FRIDAY 6:30 AM Joe Burns 8:30 AM Eugene Fink 7:00 PM Lucy Kohler CHAPEL Saturday February 8, 2020 8:30AM Dan Carter 4:00 PM Gerald Rodichok 5:30 PM Maeve Murphy Sunday February 9, 2020 7:30 AM Ann Marie Smith 9:00 AM Olivia Burns 10:30 AM Ann Marie Smith 12:00 Noon Hazel Brane 5:30 PM Frank Rampolla

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord,

For Archbishop-Designate Nelson Perez, as we prepare to receive him as our new shepherd in

Christ, that he will know the Lord’s grace and strength to preach the truth of the Gospel and to

build up the Body of Christ among us. Let us pray to the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2 was also known as The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and also Candlemas Day due to candles being blessed on this occasion. Throats will be blessed at all Masses this weekend in honor of St. Blaise whose feast is Monday February 3. As you know Lent is around the corner. This year in addition to our two daily Masses and Stations of the Cross we will have a Solemn Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal leading up to and including the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, March 25, nine months prior to Christmas. Father Michael Callahan, Director of the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, in Germantown section of Philadelphia, will be with us and preach each of these days. The Novena Prayers will be prayed at the 8:30 morning Mass, all of the weekend Masses, and again at a special evening Mass each day at 7 PM including Saturday and Sunday. Plan to be part of this wonderful opportunity to honor our Blessed Mother and her gift of the Miraculous Medal and pray for your special intentions during this opportunity of grace. I am also delighted that the Shepherds of the Holy Land will be with us during the Novena with their wonderful olive wood devotional items from the Holy Lands. The interest in these was sensational at the time of their last visit with us. Plan to keep March 17 to the 25 marked in your calendars so as to not miss this Spiritual opportunity. +jcd

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SSPJ’S THRIFT SHOP HOURS

Tuesday and Thursday

3:30 to 7:00 pm Saturday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

come check us

out!

There’s something for

everyone! Volunteers

Needed-please call thrift shop at

610-363-6536 X7 Cash only Thank

you.

RCIA Thinking about becoming Catholic, or completing your Sacraments? Are you or someone you know searching for the truth, for God, or for answers about the Catholic Church? If you are seeking answers to questions about becoming Catholic, or are Catholic and want to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, come and see what others have found in the Catholic Church.

Interested? Contact: Sr. Marie Garman at dresspj@sspj.net or Call Marie Romano at

484-433-9401. Commandments 3,4

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET OTHER PARISHIONERS OR ARE YOU NEW TO THE PARISH? You are invited to come and visit or experience a Small Church Communities (SCC) meeting. We reflect and discuss Sunday Mass readings in small night or day-time groups in homes or at the parish. No experience necessary! Refreshments and fellowship. Please contact Deacon Frank or Mary Kay 610-363-7241 or fandmbiz1@verizon.net. See pamphlets in the Narthex.

SSPJ Helping Hands Volunteers A hand is here for the asking! We are a volunteer group and ready to help our fellow parishioners with temporary needs. We make meals, visit, drive for errands and doctor

appointments, groceries, and church. Ask if you think we can lend a helping hand or if you would like to join our volunteer group. For more info contact LeeAnne Kaminski 610.524.9335. HelpingHands.sspj@gmail.com

The Prayer Shawl Group will meet on February 14 in the Rectory Meeting Room.

Charismatic Prayer Group: Please join us to draw closer to our Lord and His Holy Spirit through prayer, praise, scripture sharing and small group Faith Sharing on Thursday evening Feb 6 at 7:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. For more information please contact Larry Powers at letp@verizon.net or 610-363-2937.

Senior Social Club The Senior Social Club meets at 12:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room on the first and third Thursday of each month to enjoy bingo, bridge, occasional guest speakers and light refreshments. For more info call Cass 484-318-7180 or Dotty 610-363-6352.

Sunday Contributions— January 26, 2020 % of budget Current Week Budget $ 29,600 100.0% Actual $ 28,389 95.9% Deficit (1,211) -4.1% Year-To-Date Budget $ 917,600 100.0% Actual $ 904,618 _ 98.6% Deficit $ (12,982) -1.4% Parish School Subsidy* % of budget Annual Budget $ 700,000 100% Year to Date Actual $ 300,000 _ 43% Budget Balance $ 400,000 57% *Reflects cash transfers from Parish to School

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish

FLAME OF LOVE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION, FEBRUARY 2nd. You are invited! Our Lady designated the feast day on the Presentation of the Lord. Join us at ST. Mary Magdalene in Media. 2 PM, Exposition & Rosary, Speaker: Dr. Antone Raymundo, MD. Mass at 3:30 PM, 5PM, Benediciton and closing. Our

Lady greatly desires that the Flame of Love, Jesus, be enkindled in all hearts throughout the world to bring about the new era.

LENTEN 6-WEEK SERIES begins the week of Feb. 23. Please consider this popular annual opportunity to meet with fellow parishioners for sharing in small groups on the upcoming weekend Scripture readings, followed by faith sharing. Begin a group of 8-10 people of your choosing or join an existing SCC group. All ages wel-come! Sign ups will take place the weekend of Feb. 15/16.

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Want to help SSPJ earn CASH?

REGISTER your Bonus Card® using our ID # 23966

Each time you shop at any Giant using your Bonus Card®, you will earn A+ Points. These points become CASH for our school! Create your on-line account today! @ giantfoodstores.com Our ID#23966

SSPJ Lenten Book Study

The Return of the Prodigal Son

By Henri J.M. Nouwen

Sunday evenings after 5:30 Mass Theresa Ferrari and Noel Stranen present a new way to live out Lent. Join them and others on Sunday evenings for 3 weeks during Lent as we read and share our insights on our reading.

Dates: March 15th , 22nd , & 29th

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm—in the cafeteria

Cost: $20 donation that will be used to cover light dinner and in part to support the Bethesda Project. Participants will purchase their own books. To register please call or email Theresa Ferrari at dtpcmt@aol.com or 484-459-1564 or Noel Stranen at Noeltimbo@msn.com or 610-202-0112

ALL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:

bdoyle@sspjparish.net by Monday’s at noon for the upcoming bulletin. Please no oral announcements if they are placed in the bulletin.

Bereavement Support Group If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how much time has passed, please know that you are not alone. Our Bereavement Support Group is open for all those who are grieving. If you need to talk or just listen and learn so you can heal, please come to our Bereavement Support Group meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the School Library. Sessions will begin on March 5th and last through April 16th (skipping 4/9). Light refreshments will be served. May you know that God is with you. To Register, please email or call Theresa Ferrari at dtpcmt@aol.com or 484-459-1564

Come visit THE ONLY DAYTIME, SMOKE-FREE BINGO in Chester County!

The Exton Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII Council, is pleased to announce that we are hosting BINGO on Mondays. Doors open at 10:00 AM. Bingo sheet sales at 10:30 to 12:00 Noon. Early Bird starts at 11AM. Regular program Bingo starts at 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Refreshments served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come and join us at 1392 Old Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, Friendly, Clean, FUN! Call Brian at 484-467-3084 with any questions.

PAGING ALL NURSES!!

Spiritual CPR: A Retreat for Nurses April 5, 2020

12-4 PM San Raffaela Center

616 Coopertown Rd, Haverford $30 per person Lunch included

To register or to ask any questions, please email Theresa Ferrari DTPCMT@ aol.com

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Monetary donations are re-quested for Lord’s Pantry and West Chester Food Cup-board on the weekend of 2/22-23. These cash/check donations will allow the pantries to purchase food through their wholesalers at up to 50% discount resulting in twice as much food in the pantries. Donations can be placed in the Food Drive box in the vestibule. They can also be sent to the rectory; please label these Food Drive. For any questions, please contact Dot Wolfgang at dbwol42@verizon.net or 610-363-1241. Thanks.

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SSPJ School News

A Community Rooted in Faith, Growing in Knowledge, Serving with Love, Worshiping God

The Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass was a beauti-

ful way to start the celebration of all of the wonderful

things found in a Catholic school education.

Seventh Grade Science Fair Winners

Eighth Grade Science Fair Winners

Blessing of the New Playground! The children were so excited!

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Kindergarten Registration Incentive

• • Students (from new families or current families) who register for Kindergarten and do not qualify for an EITC Funded Scholar-ship will receive a $500 tuition credit to the 2020/2021 tuition rate.

• • All other current registration eligibility guidelines will still be followed. Initial tuition deposit will still be required. Tuition credit will be incorporated into Smart Tuition payment.

• • To participate in this program, simply register a student for Kindergarten at Saints Philip and James for the 2020/2021 school year.

Please call Meghan Graveley at 610-363-6530 x 137 or send an email to advancement@sspj.net to register

The Kindergarten Registration Incentive is subject to review and modification. Interpretation of the program parameters will

be at the discretion of the Pastor.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS: Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of Fatima #2739 extends an invitation to all Catholic women over the age of 18 to join

the largest Catholic women’s organization in the world. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, our mission includes participation in spiritual, educational, and charitable programs. Please call/text Michele Byler at 484.832.2683 or Roe Fulmer 484.612.2736 for more information, or check out our website page: http://cdapa.com/2739/ index.html. Regular meetings are held the second Saturday of each month 10:00 am at SS. Simon and Jude Church. Next meeting is: February 8th @ 10:00am.

The Pope Saint John XXIII, Exton Council, will conduct a Blood Drive on Monday, February 17th in the Saints Philip and James school cafeteria. Blood Drive hours will be from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We’ll hold registrations after each of our masses on the weekend of February 8th 9th and then the following weekend of February 15th & 16th in the Narthex. Sign up early to get the time of your choice. Contact information is available from Bill O’Neil, 610-363-7490.

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SSPJ School Invites You to Join Us for Mommy and Me!

Friday, February 7, 2020 9:30-10:30 am

All Moms (and Dads) and their children ages 2-4 (not enrolled at SSPJ)

Are invited to join us for a fun Valentine’s Day celebration with stories, a craft, and playtime!

(Please come to the Main Entrance of the school to be let in.)

Please RSVP with your name and your child/ren’s name/age to advancement@sspj.net by 2/3/2020. We look forward to seeing you!

Spring Sport Registration is Open! We are now registering for Spring sports! The CYO program is for ANY child that is a member of SS Philip & James Parish no matter where they go to school. CYO will be offering the following sports:

• Track & Field, Coed for Boys and Girls in Grades PreK to 8

• Baseball, for Boys in Grades 5-8

• Girls Lacrosse in Grades 5-8

• Boys Lacrosse in Grades 5-8 While registration is open until March 1, we need you to register ASAP so we can plan for fields. Please vis-it stphilipandjames.website.siplay.com to register. Questions, please reach out to cyo@sspjparish.net. Spring Sport Coaches Needed We are looking for coaches for the following sports:

• Sub-Novice Track, Grade Pre-K to Gr. 3

• JV Baseball

• Boys Lacrosse Interested? Please email cyo@sspjparish.net.

12th Annual Man Up Philly

Men's Spirituality Conference-March 7, 2020

No Greater Love – Sacrifice Over Self The men of our parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 12th Annual Man Up Philly Men’s Conference on March 7

th at Neu-

mann University. Speakers include Immaculee Ilibagi-za, acclaimed speaker and author of Left to Tell surviv-ing the Rwandan genocide, Brent Celek, former Eagles star tight end and Superbowl LII champion, Steve Boll-man, Catholic speaker and founder of This Man is You, and back by popular demand, Mark Forrest, internation-ally recognized Irish tenor, who will lead our Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available, and the Conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Charles Chaput. For more information and to register go to the website:

www.manupphilly.com

Personal Prayer Days IHM Spirituality Center ihmspcenter@gmail.com 610-647-4136

Four Wednesdays in Lent: March 4, 11, 18 and April 1 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Join us for prayer, walk the grounds, pursue our spiritual reading room, find a comfortable chair to read or contem-platively gaze. Guests are invited to come for all or part of the day. The day will open with mid-morning prayer, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will be celebrat-ed at 11:30 AM. If you wish to stay for lunch, please bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. The day will con-clude with mid-afternoon prayer. Cost: Free will donation Registration required at least two days prior to event.