212 Meredith Street • Kennett Square, PA 19348 www.stpatrickkennettsquare.org

MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon

Weekday Mass: 7:30 AM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM Saturday

CONFESSIONS

Saturday: 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM Holy Days of Obligation - See

Sunday bulletin.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Mondays 8 AM to 7 PM

Parish Office 205 Lafayette Street

Telephone: 610-444-4364 Fax: 610-444-2129

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Religious Ed. Center

210 Meredith St. Buffington House

227 Lafayette Street 236

Clergy

Rev. Christopher B. Rogers, Pastor

Rev. Victor F. Sharrett, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Andres Garcia, In Residence

Oblates of St. Francis DeSales, Sunday Assistance

Deacons James K. Madonna and James J. Elliott

February 11, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MISSION STATEMENT St. Patrick Church, in the process of strengthening its Catholic Community, seeks

to make the gospel of Jesus Christ better known and loved through prayer, stewardship and good works

Monday, February 12, Weekday 7:30AM Clifford Hemphill

r/o M/M Gino Martelli

Tuesday, February 13, Weekday 7:30AM Clifford Hemphill

r/o The Saverioni Family

Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday 7:30AM Lorraine Honecker

r/o The Family

12:00PM Special Intention

7:00PM Special Intention

Thursday, February 15, Weekday 7:30AM Clifford Hamphill

r/o Bobbie O’Sullivan

Friday, February 16, Weekday 7:30AM Elaine Baccino

r/o Clara Dunlap

Saturday, February 17, Weekday 8:00AM Special Intention

Vigil, First Sunday of Lent 5:00PM Clifford Hemphill

r/o Deacon Jim & Marie Elliott

Sunday, February 18, First Sunday of Lent 7:30AM Mass for Parishioners

9:00AM Fernanda Sinibaldi

r/o Earl & Marie Pia Saienni

10:30AM Clifford Hamphill

r/o Carol & Tony DiNenno

12:00PM Clifford Hemphill

r/o Barbara Finegan LaNeve

ST. PATRICK CHURCH, KENNETT SQUARE, PA PRAYER INTENTIONS

Good and loving Fa-

ther, watch over and

protect all who serve

in the Armed Forces

of our nation. Sur-

round them with your

love and care & bring them safely home.

SGT Richard Baffa

SSG Raymond Burke III LT Michael Crawford

Capt. Dominic Paul DellaPelle, USMC LCPL Ben Farrell, USMC

Chief Petty Ofcr 1st Cl Shauna McNeely SFC Tyler Nellens

E1 Airman 1st Cl Andrew Szonntag

All praise and glory is yours, Lord our God, for You have called us to serve You in love. Bless our sick: Ro Teel, Gweneth Malchione, Bill

Ewell, Ronald Hall, Frank Reck, Michael Odorisio,

Sr., Mario Lorenzut, Ginny Basilio, Pastor Dan

Nicewonger, Steve Briley, Ana Teresa Encar-

nacion, Robert “Mack” Marc-Aurele, Adriano

D’Angelo, Clara Dunlap, Phil Morehead, Rosemary

F. Madrigale, Tim Ewell, Ida DiNorscia, Rosa Ma-

ria Santos, Ilidi Brown, Rosaline Holloway, Phyllis

Palos, Thomas Layug, Steven Mangini, John Pelle-

grino, Thomas Kelleher, Angela Smoker, Diane

Jones, Woody Sinson, Giovanna Sankus, so that

they bear this illness in union with Your Son’s obe-

dient suffering, restore them to health, and lead

them to glory. Amen.

OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED: May the souls

of Fred Pratola, Estrella Cody and those of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in

peace. Amen.

Post Abor�on Healing Retreat-March 9, 10, 11, 2018 in Malvern-Frazer, PA. For informa�on call: Lauren at 215-720-5828 or Priscilla at 215-906-6337. 236

February 14 is Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be blessed during Mass and distributed a�er the intercessory Prayers.

Mass is at 7:30AM, 12:00PM and 7:00PM.

Please note: 12:00PM is a Mass, not a service, as printed in last week’s bulle�n.

Children’s Rosary will meet on Monday, February 19 from 6-6:30PM. Everyone is welcome!

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 11, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR

My Dear Parishioners,

Praised be Jesus Christ! On this weekend a�er such an historic week for Philadelphia, it may be tough to look ahead at a new week especially if you’re an Eagles’ fan. You may find yourself s�ll looking up at those birds flying high with the Lombardi trophy in hand! Way to go Eagles! Thank you for a great season and for giving such a beau�ful witness of

Chris�an Faith through it all. Well Done!

With that said, the Eagles have landed back in Philadelphia and now the post-season begins. But for us this week, it’s not a post-season but the Pre-Season Season that begins. The Season of Lent! This week, we begin that Season which prepares us for the most Sacred Time of the Chris�an Year: Holy Week and Easter. With all that in mind, a few notes about Lent:

Lent is not primarily about what we do, it’s a �me to recall what Jesus does. In Lent, we recall Jesus’ 40 Days in the Desert prior to His public ministry. Those were days that prepared Him for His mission. And so, the Season of Lent is a �me that can prepare us for our Mission as we call to mind and embrace what He did.

2) What is that Mission? The Mission is being one with Jesus Christ so as to be Him for our needy world. That union with Christ happens not by going off to a desert but by being filled with His Holy Spirit, being more inten�onal about our lives and embracing every opportunity live a more authen�c life.

3) Resources that can help us with that Union are numerous but they always involve personal, communal and familial aspects. For each of those, consider the following resources:

Personal: In Lent, receive daily emails via Dynamic Catholic: Best Lent Ever;

Or Bishop Robert Barron. Or check out the Laudate App

Communally: Take advantage of our parish offerings: Our Sunday Lenten Speaker Series, Monday Adora�on and Friday Sta�ons of the Cross

Familial: Don’t neglect or overlook the family. Make �me for your children and your spouse. Pray

together, make �me together, be together.

Let us live Lent well so as to be the people God is calling us to be!

Peace,

Fr. Rogers

OUR PARISH SURVEY HAS BEGUN!

Please take �me this week to visit our parish website and do the Discipleship Maker Index Parish Survey. If you do not have a computer or prefer not to do the survey on line, hard copy surveys will be available in the back of the Church, and in the Parish Office. Or take the survey a�er any Saturday or Sunday Mass and enjoy a cup of coffee from our new coffee machines in our Church basement! It takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and will provide a great benefit to both our parish and to you, person-ally. All responses are confiden�al and the parish will receive informa�on about us and our community as a whole. This will help us move forward in our parish planning and will help us to be what God is calling us to be for Him and for others.

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THIS WEEK AT ST. PATRICK PARISH

Sunday, February 11

PREP 10:20AM S

Pre Jordan Class 10:15 PO

Baptism 1:30PM C

Small Groups Meeting 7-8:30PM BH

Monday, February 12

PREP 4:50PM S

ESL Class 6:30PM S

Small Groups Meeting 7-8:30PM BH

Tuesday, February 13

Bible Study 10:00-11:45AM BH

Bible Study 7-8:45PM BH

Small Groups Meeting 1-2:30PM BH

Small Groups Meeting 7-8:30PM PO

Wednesday, February 14

Choir 7:00PM C

ESL Class 6:30PM S

RCIA 7:00PM PO

Ash Wednesday Masses 7:30AM, 12:00PM, 7:00PM

Small Groups Meeting 10-11:30AM & 7-8:30PM BH

Thursday, February 15

Ladies of St. Patrick Meeting 7:00PM BH

Small Groups Meeting 10-11:30AM & 7-8:30PM BH

Friday, February 16

Stations of the Cross 7:00PM C

Saturday, February 17

Rosary 8:30AM & 4:30PM C

Guitar Group 10:30AM S

Small Group Meeting 9-10:30AM BH

BH-Buffington House C-Church

PO-Parish Office S-School

ST. PATRICK CHURCH, KENNETT SQUARE, PA PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

Sta�ons of the Cross star�ng Friday, Feb-ruary 16 at 7:00PM through Lent. NOT

on Good Friday.

Each Sunday of Lent, join

us for these special

events. The three talks

will be held in the Church

Basement after the 12:00

Mass from 1:15-2:30PM.

February 25: Denise McKenzie: The Power of Prayer

On March 25, 1992, Denise’s 14 year old daughter ex-

perienced a life changing event when her debilitating

illness of almost 3 years suddenly and miraculously

disappeared on the 4th day of a novena being said for

her cure by a little known French nun, Mother Francis

de Sales Aviat. This miracle led to the canonization of

Mother Aviat, now known as St. Leonie Aviat.

March 4: Robert Gutherman: The Gift of Hearing

In 1974, Robert Gutherman experienced a serious ear

infection which led him to Children’s Hospital of Phil-

adelphia. It was there that he experienced a miracle of

profound sorts. A miracle attested to by doctors, a mir-

acle that led to the canonization of St. Katherine in

2000.

March 11: Fr. Connolly: The Passion Narrative of St. Mark

St. Mark’s Gospel has been referred to as a long Pas-

sion account. As we get ready for Holy Week, come

and learn what makes his Gospel so unique and how to

make ready for a special Holy Week.

Visit Bishop Shanahan High School

7th Grade Visita�on Day

March 14 at 8:30AM

6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House

March 21 at 7:00PM

7th Grade Prac�ce Test April 7 at 8:00AM

Tours & Shadow Days Year Round

Come and see what makes BSHS the right high school for you. All are welcome!

Learn more & register for events at shanahan.org/admissions or call 610-343-6206.

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FAITH FORMATION SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TAX TIME

If you require a tax receipt for

your contributions, please for-

ward the request on the form

below to the parish office no

later than Friday, February 16, 2018.

Request for Tax Receipt

I request a tax receipt for contributions to St. Patrick

Parish for the calendar year 2017.

NAME ____________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________

___________________________________________

PHONE___________________

Look into the Future

Moms and dads always try to

give their children good ad-

vice. Do you remember

when you were young and

your mom or dad would say “Your actions speak

louder than words?” Have you ever considered ac-

tively being involved in your church community? If

so, consider volunteering not as a coach on your

child’s sports team this year but why not volunteer

to be on Christ’s team. Show your children and the

children of the parish Christ’s love through your

actions. Show who you are and what you believe as

a Catholic parent. We invite you to come join the

many volunteers who teach our children about the

love of God. Call the Office of Religious Education

at 610-444-2214 to inquire about further details.

It is that time of year when

the St. Patrick family cele-

brates St. Patrick’s Holiday at

the Mendenhall Inn. The Ga-

la will be celebrated Sunday, March 18 from 2-6PM.

Tickets will be available beginning early February

from the Knights of Columbus after each mass or

through the Parish Office. Great music and a super

selection of delicious cuisine all served in the beautiful

Grand Ballroom.

Our children’s choir, under Laura Feininger, plus the

gifted award winning Irish Dancers will make this an

entertaining and memorable afternoon.

The SILENT AUCTION will be extraordinary. Sever-

al generous parishioners have donated a variety of

brand new exciting gifts. Also donated are several

important works of art together with very collectable

posters and beautiful pottery. Other donations, gift

certificates, products or services are gratefully appreci-

ated.

Good company, good food, delightful entertainment,

an outstanding silent auction-plus the chance for the

baskets of cheer, make a terrific afternoon.

See you at Mendenhall. Tickets are $35.00 for adults.

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Event: “Anthem Live”

Hosted by: The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

“There’s a lot demanding our a�en�on. The best thing to cut through the noise? Space to hear God speak. You don’t need a crowd of people or a big cathedral to have a conversa�on with God, but there’s undeniable power in experiencing prayer together under one roof-especially when there’s a powerhouse of young adults from Philadel-phia. Join us for a night of worship and adora�on led by Sean Forrest and John Niven.”

Where: St. John the Bap�st Church, 146 Rector St, Phila-delphia

When: Saturday, February 24, 2018

Time: 7:30-9:00PM

Who: Young adults ages 18-35

St. Cornelius is accep�ng registra�on for the 2018-2019 school year. Please refer to h�ps://scornelius.org or call 610-459-8663 for addi�onal informa�on.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Bap�sm: celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 2nd Monday of each month. Please call the parish office to schedule.

Confirma�on: celebrated annually at the Parish with our Bishop. For more infor-ma�on, please contact Religious Educa�on office.

Matrimony: celebrated regularly throughout the year. Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wedding, to arrange for the Sacrament.

Anoin�ng of the Sick: celebrated regularly throughout the year in hospitals, homes or a�er Mass. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for the Sacrament in �mes of sickness, prior to surgery or in emergency.

Holy Orders: Please visit www.HeedTheCall.org for informa�on about priestly voca�ons

RCIA: Rite of Chris�an Ini�a�on of Adults. For informa�on about becoming Catholic, please contact the Religious Educa�on Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Registra�on is held on the First Sunday of Each Month or at the parish office. Ro-man Catholics who live within the boundaries of the parish should register in the parish. This will regularize one’s status and allow for the issuance of cer�ficates and make possible the arrangements for Bap�sm, Weddings and Confirma�ons.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Formal Religious Educa�on and Sacramental Prepara�on is provided for children grades 1 thru 6. Classes are held on Sunday Mornings and Monday Evenings. Con-tact Marianne Kane for more informa�on at 610-444-2214.

Parish Staff

Candace Malchione Secretary

Marie Ellio� Business Manager

Marianne Kane Dir. of Religious Educa�on

Dave Cavanaugh Cemetery Coordinator

Annemarie McCarthy Music Director

Kurt Smith Parish Facili�es

Pastoral Council: Fr. Christopher Rogers

Deacon Jim Madonna

Deacon Jim Ellio�

Marie Ellio�

Marianne Kane

Horace Scherer

Jim Jennings

Warren BeVard

Meghan Cascarelli

Anne Marie Gillinger

Michael Curry

Robert Bertrando

Jeffrey Pysher

Brian Raffety

Marge Korn

Mike Weber

Finance Council

Fr. Christopher Rogers Marie Ellio� Doug Singo Bill Teel Arlene Schock Michael Piergalline

Building & Grounds

Michael Miller Kurt Smith John LaPelusa Ray Gamble

Sunday Celebrant Schedule Subject to Change February 17-18, 2018 5:00 Fr. Rogers 7:30 Fr. Rogers 9:00 Fr. Murray 10:30 Fr. Murray 12:00 Fr. Rogers

Sunday Collec�on February 3-4, 2018 Regular: $17,048.51 Last year: $16,318.69 Fr. Rogers’ homilies are available online: www.cbr.podbean.com Flock Note Sign Up: Get important updates from St. Patrick’s in a �mely and convenient way. Sign up by visi�ng www. flocknote.com/StPats or text the message 31716 to the Number 84576 from your cell phone. Like ST. PATRICK’S on FACEBOOK 236

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