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January 7th, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord 856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org Phone:215.343.0315 ● Fax:215.343.8592
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 50TH JUBILEE ~ Our Parish TEACHES
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Matthew K. Biedrzycki Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mr. Kevin Lutz Sunday Ministry Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Luke Fleck Mrs. Mary Landry Transitional Deacon Business Manager Mr. James Crumlish Mrs. Barbara Palo Facilities Supervisor Director of Teen Ministry Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey ~ Parish Secretary - [email protected]
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of
Philip Lecklinker
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018 5:00 P.M. - Patrick McFadden SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Richard Socha 9:00 A.M. - In honor of St. Jude 11:00 A.M. - Josephine K. Ardizzi ~ 4th Anniversary MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Gene Crowley 9:00 A.M. - Mary Williams TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners 9:00 A.M. - Judi Bilbee WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Joanne Gallagher Stieber 9:00 A.M. - Philip Lecklikner THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Mary Volpe 9:00 A.M. - Barbara McDonnell FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Nancy Fleck 9:00 A.M. - Paul Pacek ~ 25th Anniversary SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 9:00 A.M. - Teodoro Spinosa 5:00 P.M. - Joanne Thornton SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 7:00 A.M. - Rose Marinelli 9:00 A.M. - In honor of St. Jude 11:00 A.M. - Andrea Smith
Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Margaret Kaise Pat Ganther Kevin Christopher Fox Diane Barbier Marissa Nero Alex DiStefano Dolores McGrath Theresa Beisel Baby Carter Watson Frank Wagner Margaret Cunnane Michelle Gallagher Kelci Cost Judy Lauria Norah Claire Mason Kristin Iadicicco Michelle Cost Catherine Altmeier Ethel Iannuzzi James Kolody, Sr. Nicholas Cipriano Carol Spadaro Carl Schmidt Donna Donahue Jim Baals Alexis Schirling Mary Farano Marie McBride Daniel McDevitt Rita Antonelli Peter McDevitt Jim Bradley Susan Schneider Richard Guido Michael McBride Bill Amisson Patricia Wendte Michael Wiley Kelly Hartranft Sophie Ruiz Helen Wenstrup Robert Gartner Joyce Morris Frank Schneider Kathleen McCartin Michael Wiley Jeanne Sholes Anna Pellegrini Tom Altmeier Eleonora Pescatore Robert Leimer Harry Lukens Eileen Freas
In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all names will appear for 30 days and then will be automatically taken off. We are happy to keep a name on the list, just call the
parish office or email [email protected].
OUR PARISH GIVING
Sunday 12/24/17: 17,139 ~ 520 envelopes used Online Bank Services Funds: $1,514 in 28 envelopes
Sunday 12/31/17: 14,230 ~ 520 envelopes used Online Bank Services Funds: $2,922 in 42 envelopes
Current Weekly Budgeted Weekly Average Average Difference
$16,164 $16,100 $64 (Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)
Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity
H.O.P.E. Captain for the Month of :
January
Kate Cantwell 215 534 4498
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION RESUMES
On Monday, January 8th, 2018 Eucharistic adoration will resume after the 9am Mass.
CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE 1/13 & 1/14 5:00 PM Fr . Biedrzycki Cantor
7:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki
9:00 AM Fr . Cornely/Dcn. George Cantor
11:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki Cantor
Subject to change without notice
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Dear Friends,
We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord today and heard about how God’s very self is revealed to people of all nations through the Incarnation. The emphasis today was on this revelation to foreigners: the foreign nations that will now pay tribute to the restored Jerusalem, the Gentiles whom Paul recognized as now being copartners through the Gospel, and the magi from the east who recognized the Messiah and paid him homage. In our travels this week, let us be on the lookout for the presence of our incarnate Savior who lives among us in the most unlikely of persons, places and events!
As we near the closing of the Christmas season I want to again express gratitude to all who made our Christmas celebrations so meaningful. I am deeply grateful to our altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, ushers and greeters, organists, musicians, cantors and choir under the direction of Kevin Lutz. I want to acknowledge the work of the volunteers who assisted in decorating the church and hall for the Christmas liturgies. Our church always looks so beautiful for Christmas and I have received many compliments on our sacred environment. In next week’s bulletin the Christmas collection will be listed. THANK YOU for your continued generosity to your parish as we strive to bring the Good News of our Incarnate Lord to all who enter our community and church.
On the topic of generosity, you are aware that our Poor Box donation are used by the parish’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society to meet the needs of those less fortunate among us. I am so happy to report that for 2017 you have donated $7,729.00 towards their outreach. I was never aware of your generosity until I assumed the responsibility of processing the donations from the Poor Boxes. On behalf of the society and the needy they serve, THANK YOU for your kind and thoughtful donations.
In last week’s bulletin I announced that beginning in February there will be an additional envelope in your packet marked “50 for 50.” This envelope is an invitation for a free-will, one time donation to express your gratitude to our parish on the occasion of our Golden Jubilee. There is no pressure with this extra envelope. It is the custom in many places that during a significant milestone in the life of a parish that and increased offertory program or campaign is initiated. Of course, here at Saint Robert’s we are still in the final year of a building campaign and I did not want to initiate an Increased Offertory program (the last of which was conducted in 2004). This envelope is a way of expressing gratitude to God for what you have received along your journey of faith through the ministries of our parish.
On January 20th we will celebrate First Penance with our children in the third grade school and PREP program. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare to encounter the mercy of Jesus in this sacrament for the first time.
May 2018 be filled with abundant blessings for our parish as we mark our Golden Jubilee and may Saint Robert Bellarmine, our patron, inspire us to work this year for the greater glory of God!
With prayers,
of th
e Lord
The Epiphany
As you consider the end of the year charitable tax deductions, please consider our parish. Donation Statements will be emailed on 1/19/2017, without parishioners having to call us. If we don’t have your email or your email has changed call the parish office or email [email protected]. If you would like a mailed copy, you may call or email the parish office.
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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS : Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN
US Navy: Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra Joshua Velas Matthew M. Zarkowski US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Robert F. Leimer Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Ryan T. Krawczyk Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan William Hanna Jack Olsh Michael Gannon Nicky Gannon US Coast Guard: Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Anthony Taylor Mark Piccirelli Michael Malandra Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly Austin Kelly Joe Gannon US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook
ST FRANCIS INN - The monthly collection of plastic bags will be held after all the Masses next Sunday. The Inn can only use the bags that your groceries are placed in. They also have a need for toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo that are available from your hotel stays. Most important the Inn needs your prayers.
OUR WEEKLY
FACILITY SCHEDULE:
Sun Jan 7, 2018 Pick-up hospice trays 9am Family Catechesis ~ Church 10am Family Catechesis ~ Dining Hall 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word~ Meeting Room 12pm Baptisms 1pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall Mon Jan 8, 2018 9:30am Adoration ~ Chapel 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Afghan Guild ~ Conference Room 7pm teen ministry ~ Lounge Tue Jan 9, 2018 8am EP General Meeting ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 11am Funeral-Edna Baglivio ~ Church & Family Room 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Men of St. Robert's Evening Group ~ Conference Room 7pm RCIA ~ Lounge Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:45am Bereavement ~ Lounge 4pm Altar Servers ~ Church 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr Marley Hall Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:30am Bucks County Principals Meeting ~ Meeting Room 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Christ Life Team Meeting ~ Meeting Room 7pm Mom's Prayer Group ~ Family Room Fri Jan 12, 2018 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall Sat Jan 13, 2018 Return hospice trays 7am Men's Prayer Group ~ Lounge 9am CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 10am Private Baptism-Gianna Armstrong 3:30pm Confessions ~ Chapel Sun Jan 14, 2018 Return hospice trays 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ Meeting Room 11am Teen Mass 1pm CYO Basketball
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:
CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Dept. of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance Check Federal History Fingerprint Clearance ~ ONLY if you
lived outside of PA within the last 10 years Go to childyouthprotection.org
select Staff & Volunteers, then select Checks & Clearances
*** Must be renewed every 5 years ***
Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers Go to childyouthprotection.org, select Staff & Volunteers, then select Information for Volunteers
TRAINING: Safe Environment Training Technology Addendum Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form
Go to childyouthprotection.org , select Staff & Volunteers, then select Required Training
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Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org
FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER
APPLE OF MY EYE: Congratulations to the latest “Apple of My Eye” winners of the school year: Jake Perks, Tommy McGlinchey, Grace Moritz, Jake Lesher and Bridgette Miller-Fonash.
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: BINGO BONANZA: Tickets are on sale
now! Join us on Friday, January 26th for a fun-filled evening!
SAVE THE DATE: SJR FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE WILL BE HELD 2/17/2018 Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the dance is asked to contact Amy Dixon at [email protected] .
CARES HELP: We are looking to add to our after – school CARES staff. If anyone knows of a high school student willing to assist in overseeing homework and/or playing with the younger children, please contact Ms. Maureen Mealia at [email protected]
JUST A THOUGHT: As we begin the New Year, we often try to make resolutions to make ourselves grow. May I offer a few suggestions?
Hold tight to your faith.
Choose to be happy each day!
Forgive those you can and seek the forgiveness of those you have hurt.
Do something outside your comfort zone.
Happy 2018!
ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433
CALENDAR ~ TRADITIONAL PREP January Mon 8 Class Mon 15 No Class - Martin Luther King Holiday Sat 20 1st Penance-- 10:30 AM in church Mon 22 Class Mon 29 Class February Mon 5 Class Sun 11 Confirmation retreat- 9:00 Mass St. Roberts 10:30 to 1:45 Shrine Mon 12 Class Mon 19 No class President's Day Holiday Fri 23 1st Communion Parent-Child Retreat 6:30 to 8:30 PM Msgr. Marley Hall Mon 26 Class, Confessions Grades 4 & 5 March Sun 4 Confirmation Practice 6-7pm ~Church Sponsor Practice 7pm Mon 5 Class for Grades 1-5 5 Confessions for 6th Grade Fall & Summer PREP 5pm in church Child and parent as dismissal is after child goes to confession Tues 6 Confirmation-- 4:00 PM Mon 12 Class, Stations of the Cross Mon 19 Class Mon 26 Class
CALENDAR ~ FAMILY PROGRAM Sunday , Jan 7 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Saturday, Jan 20 1st Penance 10:30 AM in church Sunday Feb 4 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Sunday Feb 11 Confirmation retreat- 9:00 Mass St. Roberts 10:30 to 1:45 Shrine Friday Feb 23 1st Communion Parent-Child Retreat 6:30 to 8:30 PM Msgr. Marley Hall Sunday Mar 4 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Confirmation Practice 6-7pm ~ Church Sponsor Practice 7pm Monday Mar 5 Confessions for 6th Grade Tuesday Mar 6 Confirmation-- 4:00 PM
Registration is now open for half day & full day Pre-K & K. Kathy Williamson, Director of Advancement, is available to answer school questions and schedule tours. Please call 215.343.5100, ext. 209 or email at [email protected].
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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–[email protected])● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program
Steubenville Conferences for High
School Youth For the past 40 years, high school youth from across the United States have had their faith awakened and their hearts set on a fire through a personal encounter with Jesus at a Steubenville Conference. This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will participate in 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences, and we want you to be one of them! Come experience the love of God in a new and more profound way. He has so much in store for you.
Save the dates July 20 – 22, 2018 All students graduating from 8th - 12th grade are eligible to attend
Check out the video at the parish website: www.saintrobertwarrington.org
Go to youth ministry- about us Or steubenvilleconferences.com/youth
Registration is now open and space is limited so to reserve a spot or for more information, email [email protected].
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If you participated in DISCOVERING CHRIST and
FOLLOWING CHRIST and have not registered for
SHARING CHRIST, please do so by simply sending
an email to Joan Fitzpatrick: [email protected]
The sessions begin on Tuesday, January 16 OR
Thursday, January 18. Information flyers/forms
are in the Narthex.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
The Manifestation of Our God
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord embodies a rich liturgical tradition,
originating in the earliest Christian centuries. In the Eastern Churches, this day occupies
an even greater prominence than Christmas. Rome has assimilated it into the Christmas
season where too often the faithful understand it to be only a commemoration of the
visit of the Magi to the newborn Christ.
The account of the Magi is indeed a rich and beautiful story that shows well the
virtues—and perils—of seeking Christ. However, this Solemnity reveals so much more to us! Taken together,
the Gospel accounts of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, and his first sign (or miracle) at the
wedding feast at Cana, draw our attention to the depth of God’s profound saving love for us in Christ, a love
which extends to the ends of the Earth!
Bereavement Support Group
9:45—10:45 AM January 10, 2018
in the Lounge
Join us for this opportunity to share and
pray together, supporting one another in our time of
grief.
Please RSVP to Joan Fitzpatrick if you would like to
attend: [email protected] OR 215.343.0315.
Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your
God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you
with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
As the Christmas season closes and a new year begins, take time to reflect on the gift God gives us in Jesus. Why not make this the year when you
draw closer to the God who loves you!
Symbolon: KNOWING THE FAITH: Who is Jesus (Session 5)
Find this presentation on FORMED in STUDY/ Faith Formation/
Augustine Institute Originals.
Not yet signed up for FORMED? YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!!
Just go to formed.org and enter St. Robert’s parish code: 46KPWV and press SUBMIT CODE.
You will then be asked to register. This fantastic resource is FREE!
CALLING ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS!!
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, please join us on
Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00 PM for an
Evening of Reflection for ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS.
Deacon Patrick Stokely will be our presenter.
Light refreshments will be served. More info to follow.
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https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y6vr543c or you can access the Lifetouch link from the parish website: www.saintrobertwarrington.org.
If you do not have access to the internet, sign-ups will also take place after the Masses in the Narthex or you may call Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288 for assistance.
If your family is unable to make a photo date in January call
Lifetouch at 1-866-756-0281 to schedule at an off site location, date
and time as A VISITOR. Mention our number 404883 so
photos will be sent to us for directory.
Parish Directory: You can sign up for your photography session online at the Lifetouch website:
50TH JUBILEE FUN FACT: On October 31, 1982, our new Church was dedicated by John Cardinal Krol. To spiritually prepare the parishioners for this occasion, there was a triduum of prayer from October 25-27.
RESPECT LIFE - All the wars ever fought, all the holocausts ever perpetrated, all the plagues that ever raged, all the bombs that ever dropped, all the famines that ever laid waste to the land, put together have not killed the number of human beings wiped out by ABORTION.” - Fr. Frank Pavone
JOIN US AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRO-LIFE EVENT
45th MARCH FOR LIFE - WASHINGTON, D.C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018
Commemorating the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion in the case Roe v. Wade.
The vision of the March for Life: A world where every human life is valued and protected.
Save the date - Plan to attend St. Robert's is again providing bus transportation for parishioners who want to attend the March, weather permitting. Because we will be sharing a bus with St. Jude, Chalfont again we only have a limited number of seats available. Bus will leave St. Robert’s parking lot at 8:15 and return between 9pm and 10pm. We brown bag our lunch but stop on the way home for dinner. If you have never gone before make this the year to attend this awe inspiring event! Cost: $25 (includes dinner )
More info - Jan @ 215/343-4572 More info on the March for Life checkout the website: http://marchforlife.org/mfl-2017/
The SJR CYO Super Bowl Party will be on Sat. evening, Feb. 3, from 7:30 till midnight at Msgr Marley Hall. The CYO board needs volunteers, & donations for door prizes. Tickets are $40 each. Please consider attending a great evening with the SJR families and friends. Any help or contributions are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Paul Dickson @ 215-771-4471.
Baked Goods Donations Needed Donations of baked goods are needed for our Bingo Bonanza on Friday, January 26th. If you are able to donate a sweet treat, please drop it off at Msgr. Marley Hall on Thursday, January 25th anytime until 3pm. While we appreciate donations from anyone who is able, this is a great service opportunity for Confirmation students and Service Corp members. If you are not able to leave your donation on Thursday, you can drop it at the school on Friday Jan. 26th between 8am-3pm. Please contact Colleen Welte if you have any questions at 215-720-4544. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Dear St. Robert Parishioners,
I would like to give a sincere thank you for the Christmas wishes, prayers, Mass enrollments and gifts given to me by the thoughtful, generous & very kind parishioners of St. Roberts. You have added to my Christmas happiness. Mass will be offered for you and your intentions. May God give you all the graces and blessings you want and need.
Sincerely, Fr. Cornely
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EP'S OF ST. ROBERT'S The following meetings begin at 10:30 for coffee and donuts and business meetings start at 11 AM: Jan. 9th speaker will be Mr . Gerald Schur who will give us inside information on the Federal Witness Protection Program. Jan. 23rd speaker will be Ms. Linda Brophy, the Shop Rite dietician who will speak about good nutrition for seniors. Feb. 13rd, our own St Rober t' s par ishioner , Mr . Frank Williams, will talk about WWII History. (Bingo will follow if sufficient member interest). Feb. 27th, A physical therapist from Willow Grove Physical Therapists will give us a presentation on pain management.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Next Class – Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm in chapel. Pre-registration is necessary in order to attend the class. No date for Baptism can be set until parents fulfill this requirement. Parents and Godparents should register for this class as soon as they know of the upcoming birth, and always prior to the actual birth of the child. Register by calling the parish office between 9a & 4p weekdays. Classes are held every other month - Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, & Nov.
Come out and have some fun bowling and eating while helping out the national MS Society. Date: Sunday, 1/14/2018 Where: Thunderbird Lanes—Warminster Time: 12:30-2:30pm Adults: $20 Children (up to 13): $20
Prices include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and snacks!!! There will be raffles, a 50/50 and silent auction items as well. For more information contact Nicole Quigley at [email protected]
University of Notre Dame Vision Summer Program vision.nd.edu
Dear friends, My name is Maria Corr. I am a parishioner and cantor at St. Robert’s and a current sophomore at the University of Notre Dame studying English and Theology. I’m writing to invite you to join me on campus this summer at Notre Dame Vision. Vision is a faith conference that assists participants in strengthening their own spiritual lives through large group experiences, interactive small group work, speeches, music, Masses and sacrament services. Vision is open to all high school students (including those entering the 9th grade, and those who will graduate in spring 2018) from across the country. These students will
live in dorms and eat at dining halls to ensure they receive the “full college experience” while exploring their faith at one of the world’s best Catholic universities. During the one-week session, high school students are under the guidance of ND undergraduates (myself, included), known as Mentors-In-Faith. Mentors are trained to lead students in small group conversations and activities inspired by national speakers’ witness talks, as well as their own stories in faith development. This summer, Vision runs over the course of four one-week conferences: June 18-June 22; Jun 25-June 29; July 9-July 13; July 16-July 20. Aside from the high school conference, Vision also offers programs for youth/liturgical music ministers, pastors and religious educators ages 18+. Please visit the website vision.nd.edu for more information on these conferences, as well as pricing, transportation, and the application process. Personally, I found high school to be a pivotal time in the development of my spiritual life. It wasn’t until my senior year that I truly discovered a sense of personal responsibility for practicing my faith. My time at Notre Dame has helped me to further understand the importance of active conversation in the exploration of God’s call for us to live fully and faithfully. I truly believe Vision is an ideal outlet for high school students to reflect on and pray about all aspects of life with one another. I highly recommend taking advantage of this perfect opportunity to question, share, and learn from peers in personal faith-formation. If you have any questions about this program/application, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I hope you have a wonderful New Year! God bless & Go Irish, Maria Corr
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we will renew for this year the Valentine Mass for married couples on February 9 at 7 P.M. This is a time for all married couples to
come together, to publicly renew their marriage vows. It will also be a time for all married couples to celebrate with their fellow parishioners, our years of wedded life.
Please join us for this joyous celebration on February 9 at 7P.M. We ask each couple to bring something to share, such as finger foods ( and take home with you when the evening is over). Whether it be cheese and crackers, fruit , brownies, chips and dip, etc. We will provide some liquid refreshments and a wedding cake to share.
Please mark you calendars for February 9at 7 P.M.
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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Closed on Holy Days
IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January, March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Visit the parish website for detailed information Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in November) are required. Contact Par ish Office or visit the parish website for registration forms. Forms are due 2 weeks prior to the Pre-Cana Class.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available to those who are preparing for surgery, sick, elderly or dying. Please contact the parish office to receive this sacrament.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.
COMMUNION CALLS Monthly to homebound by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately call parish office and dial 400.
PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new parishioners! Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the parish or if you have changed your address. Also, Children who turn 26 years of age, or have completed higher education and continue to reside with in our area, should become individually registered parishioners.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with young people must have their background checks and training to volunteer with our youth. For more details look in the bulletin or visit our website, click on Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to the Child and Youth Protection Site.
BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or [email protected].
PARISH RESOURCES
Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Afghan Guild Claire Coleman 215-343-2299
Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244
Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635
Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752
Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343-8775
Christ’s Housekeepers Patricia Neely 215-343-2873
Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006
E.P.’s (Seniors) Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288
Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113
Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648
Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905
Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091
Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris215-343-0315
Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542
Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407
Music Ministry Kevin Lutz [email protected]
Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083
Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528
Pre-Cana Brian/ Colleen Zook 267-483-8409
Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572
St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721
St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315
St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002
St. Vincent De Paul Society (Answering machine)267-644-8189
Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778
Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612
PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Pastoral issues Sheila Fehrman 215/343-1752 to be discussed? Joanne Galganski 215/343-4173 Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Amy Moffett 215/343-5436 members. Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 Mike Speranza 215/956-9769 Joe Tate 267/808-4913 Tom Utermark 215/343-9528
Brian Zook 267/483-8409
FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)
Carol Bauman Jesse Brookreson Thomas Castaldi Ed Clark Kirk Clauss Terry Funk Robin Killion Tony Mastrocco Elmer O’Brien John Prendergast Susan Westerman n
