St. Cornelius S U N D A Y B U L L E T I N January 14, 2018

160 Ridge Rd Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Phone: (610) 459-2502

Fax: (610) 459-3942 Web: www.saintcornelius.org

Email: stcorn1@comcast.net Facebook: Like us on Facebook Msgr. David Diamond, Pastor

Deacons: Ronald Lewis, Harry Morris, John Todor, Richard Wirth

Business Manager: Rose Lovell

Office Manager: Douglas Kitson

Parish Religious Education Program: Dawn Perry

Director of Music: Margie Melchiore

St. Cornelius Catholic School Barbara Rosini, School Principal

Phone: 610-459-8663 Website: www.stcornelius.ocephila.org

St. Cornelius Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 12:00

Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Friday Office closes at 3:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Saturday: Confessions 3:30 - 4:30 Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 7:30 am LiveStream www.livestream.com/saintcornelius

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Thoughts from the Second Floor Front II Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2018 For some reason, although we will be hearing from the Gospel of Mark throughout this year, the litur-gist has given us a brief, but significant, excerpt from the Fourth Gospel. There was some confusion as to His identity as Jesus began the Public Ministry. John the Baptist had his band of disciples, and in this passage John sends them to Jesus. John points out who Jesus is to his own disciples and to others as well. When John says: Behold, the Lamb of God, those within earshot would have been rightly startled. Even in our parish, which in some ways remains more rural than suburban, the idea of a lamb in 21st century North America would be very different from the image John offers. The lamb to which John is referring is not the white ball of wool, with a pink nose and blue-ribbon around its neck. This Lamb is the Lamb of Sacrifice. What John did that day, in a manner that is entirely prophetic, was to alert his followers and others about the identity of Jesus. The Lord’s identity is a big issue in the gospels. Jesus is often questioned: Who are you? From where do you come? By what authority do you do the things that you do? Fr. Raymond Brown, in a brief work entitled The Community of the Beloved Disciple, pos-its that in John’s Gospel there are disparate groups: Pharisees, Scribes Leaders of the people, an amorphous set simply entitled “the world,” John’s disciples and Jesus’ own disciples. Brown presents that Jesus’ one goal in the Public Ministry is to bring them into union with Him. He sadly fails at this and not everyone responds to His invitation. Culminating in the High Priestly Prayer on the night of the Last Supper, he prays for unity. Which, as a Church, we still labor at achieving. But the effort at unity would not have even been possible without knowledge of Jesus. John pointed Jesus out to his disciples. Who pointed Jesus out to you? In all likelihood, it was your parents. But perhaps it was someone else; a teacher, your spouse, a family member, religious sister or brother, a priest or deacon? When you finish reading this little essay, thank God for that person and ask God to bless them for their effort on your behalf. And now to you. At the end of the gospel excerpt, Simon is presented to the Master and his name is changed to Peter. From that encounter Peter is changed. I thought of that marvelous story Pope Francis told at the World Meet-ing of Families about St. Katherine Drexel meeting Pope Leo XIII. When she asked the Holy Father for mis-sionaries to come to America his response, as Pope Francis told it was: ¿Y tú?,¿qué vas a hacer? And you? What are you going to do? The same question can be put to us, each day. ¿Y tú?,¿qué vas a hacer? In our first reading we have that captivating story of Eli and the young future prophet, Samuel. It took Samuel a while to figure out who was calling him, and he only was able to come to understand who was call-ing him with the help of the aged Eli. His response to the call was beautiful: Speak, Lord. Your servant is lis-tening. All too often in prayer I suspect that our statement twists that sentiment around when we posture not with Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening. But rather: Listen, Lord. Your servant is speaking. We unite ourselves to Jesus, most especially at the celebration of the Eucharist. That unity need not end at the church door as you begin making your way through the parking lot. Point Jesus out to someone in your life. There is not always a great or dramatic intervention needed. A kind word instead of negativity. A gentle gesture rather than a harsh response. A word of appreciation rather than a curse. These are actions of Grace. These are actions of a disciple. As Samuel points out, there is a need to listen for the voice of the Lord. It will probably not come with stained glass windows and organ music. The voice of God will probably be cloaked in the ordinary circumstances of your life. A life that can become extraordinary through your response to the in-vitation from Jesus to join yourself to Him. Faithfully, Msgr. Diamond

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WEDDING MINISTRY

We are looking for volunteers to help with wedding re-hearsals and/or weddings. Rehearsals are held on Thurs-day evenings at 6pm and weddings are on Saturdays and sometimes on Friday evening. As a growing parish, we are celebrating more and more weddings and are in need of some help. We would also like to have a group of adults who would perform the ministry of altar server just like we do for funerals. Training will be provided and a schedule set up for cover-age of rehearsals and weddings. Please call the Parish Life Center to volunteer at 610-459-2502

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mally Misericordia Hospital, is celebrating 100 years of service. We invite those born at Misericordia to dis-cover their birthplace and our proud heritage. Join us on Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 2PM to 4PM for an open house tour and reception, including cake and a birthday toast to celebrate our centennial. RSVP re-quired: Call Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Administra-tion at 215-748-9300 by January 21, 2018. Free park-ing is available in our parking garage. 501 South 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Margaret (Maggie) Fullmer Board Chair Mercy Catholic Medical Center 267-250-7160 cell

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MARCH FOR LIFE A world where every human life is valued and protected.

See page 6 of this bulletin to see how you can participate and support this cause for life.

Again this year the Saint Cornelius "Giving Tree" reached out to those in need. Your generosity benefited the following recip-ients: Catholic Social Services of Delaware County, Mary, Mother of Hope House III in Wilmington, Mothers' Home in Darby and the Saint Cornelius Ministry of Caring for local needs. Addi-tionally, the Giving Tree assisted the outreach programs and schools at St. Ignatius, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Peter the Apostle in Philadelphia. We thank all who participated in working with the committee, the Shawl Ministry and especially all those who donated items and gift cards which resulted in our ability to help so many in need. We received around 300 coats plus hats, scarves and gloves for the targeted outreach programs and specific gifts requested by some of our charities. Gift cards totaled about $15,000, so we were also able to supply many individuals with financial sup-port in our parish and immediate area as well as individuals in areas served by the charities listed above. If you have any questions please contact MaryAnna Ralph by phone 484-571-1393 or email mabralph@comcast.net MaryAnna

St. Cornelius Giving Tree

Welcome to the Par-Lauren Roberts

Giovanni and Nichole Sacco and family

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Prayer Shawl Ministry… Come, Join US!

We will meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Parish Life Center. If you are unable to attend our meetings and would like to participate as so many others do, we are always in need of new yarn. Please drop off any new yarn or any completed items, etc. to the Parish Life Center. Donations would be greatly appreciated. Besides shawls and blankets, our ministry makes Christening blankets for every child baptized at St. Cornelius. We also make prayer squares which we provide to the USO for our military. Shawls and blankets are available in the Bethany Room. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jo Shell, 610-361-8198 or Joanne Fonash, 610-358-1220

NEW IN 2017: GIVING SOCIETIES Through giving to the Catholic Charities Appeal, you truly change lives. Giving societies were established to celebrate the generosity and loyalty of donors like you. Your gift to the Catholic Charities Appeal will be a channel of hope for hundreds of thousands of people through countless organizations and min-istries in the Archdiocese. We ask you to look deep into your heart and help lead the way in reaching our $12.5 million goal.

Contributions can be made at www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org

Gifts made to the Catholic Charities Appeal will provide support needed to tens of thousands of people through countless organizations, programs and ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Already our St. Cornelius Church parishioners have contributed over $138,546 (92%) towards our goal of $150,805. We hope you will consider making a contribution. St. Cornelius has always been a strong supporter of this appeal. We know this year we can be equally support-ive.

Thank you!

The Parish Bible Study will revisit the early Christian Church through a study of The Acts of the Apostles. We will examine the origin and spread of the Church and fol-low the men and women who carried the word of Jesus Christ to "the ends of the earth."

Please join us whether you are just beginning your study of scripture or are continuing the journey. All you need is a Bible. When: Every Tuesday morning from 10:30 to noon Where: Parish Life Center More information: Contact Mary Bell at

MaryBell.StCornelius@comcast.net or by phone at 610-399-0414

THE ACTS OF THE

APOSTLES

SNOW CLOS ING The safety of our children both in school and PREP are of the utmost importance. Ice, sleet and snow can come at any time. During the week, Monday through Friday, if the Unionville Chadds Ford School District announces the closing of schools, or a two hour delay because of weather, the 7:30 AM Mass will not be celebrated. It takes a big undertaking to clear the parking lot and have the pathways shoveled. Closing the school and canceling PREP allows our snow removal company to clean up the snow and restore our property to a safe and active place. If schools are closed ALL ACTIVITIES for the day and even-ing are canceled.

Remember - Safety comes First!!

Tax Contributions Parishioners who desire a statement of their 2017 contributions must call the Parish Office during business hours at 610-459-2502, or Email the of-fice at stcorn1@comcast.net

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The Faith Community Nurse Holistic Health Ministry

On request, Faith Community Nurses are making home visits to families who may be experiencing medical or social diffi-culties. The nurses confidentially ad-

dress the needs holistically through bringing with them prayers from the parish, a knowledge of the medical field and process for providing support. If you know of anyone in the parish or beyond who would benefit from these services, please email: stcfcn@gmail.com. Contact person is Joan Holliday, RN/FCN at 610-717-2180.

Helping Hands and Hearts

This ministry offers temporary help (meals, home visits, light cleaning, laundry, errands) to individuals and families in need! If you are aware of someone in need or would like to be a volunteer helper, please contact Marilyn Gustin at 610-347-0276.

In our charity, let us pray for the repose of the soul of

Ann Krofcheck Mother of Susan Andrechak

Warren Whitacre, Jr. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.

May they rest in peace.

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Family Promise Starting the New Year

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to

help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) St. Cornelius Family Promise volunteers are caring for homeless families in southern Chester County through

the Family Promise mission. Our parish will serve as a sup-port church with Kennett Pres-byterian Church the week of January 21-28, 2018. Volun-teers with required clearances may also volunteer when other

churches request support. For questions or to become a volunteer, please contact Kathy Silvon at msil-von@aol.com or call 484-720-8214

Twenty years ago, Saint Pope John Paul II said to an audience of Catholic educators in New Orleans: “Yours is a great gift to the Church, a great gift to your nation.” Countless people in our country have been blessed by the many gifts of Catholic schools. However, many adults have lost touch with their local Catholic school community. It is time for those people who have been impacted by your school to reconnect with the commu-nity that gave them so much, and give back. With this recognition in mind, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is pleased to present the online giving campaign: Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. This is a time for individuals to give back to their local Catholic school. By leveraging social media, this na-tional day of philanthropy and camaraderie will invite all people across the country who have been impacted by Catholic school education in ways big and small to financially donate at a local level; hopefully, our parish school. WHEN: Scheduled for 24 hours starting January 30, 2018, 9:00am EST to January 31, 2018, 9:00am EST. WHERE: Online! More information to follow. WHY: Because Catholic schools change lives and now is the time to give back!

A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools Many Gifts, One Nation

The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibilities. So, if you are

away on a Sunday, ENJOY; but re-member YOUR church.

December 24 $21,234 December 25 $71,842 December 31 $22,717 January 7 $22,492

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Eucharistic Adoration! SNOW CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ADORATION CHAPEL

Just a reminder for Adorers, Substitutes and those visiting the Adoration Chapel on Mondays from 8am -9pm and Fridays 8am to 5pm. If the Union-ville-Chadds Ford School District announces the closing of schools, or a two-hour delay because of weather on Monday or Friday, the Adoration Chapel will be closed that day. As stated in an earlier bulletin, “If schools are closed or delayed ALL ACTIVITIES for the day and evening are cancelled for the parish.” Thank you for your support of the Ado-ration Chapel. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR AN HOUR OF ADORATION: We need Adorers for the following times:

Monday @ 11 am, Noon,1 pm & 7pm Friday @ 10 am, 11am, Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm

If you would like to sign up, please contact Sue Miller 484-480-5882 or Toni Moyer 484-840-0552

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, I PLACE ALL MY TRUST IN YOU!

SPC Mike Canfield Cpl Michael Castle Lt. Connor Cleary

Fr. Joseph Coffey (Chaplain) STC Daniel Concepcion

Maj Robert B. Cusick, Jr. Capt. Joshua deFreitas

SSGT Michael DiVernieri Cadet Emily Fanning

Capt. Matthew Gibbons Ens Patrick Gibbons

Ens John Paul Gibbons 1st Lt. Juan Miguel Gonzalez

SPC Logan Hannum Devin J. Hunt

PO1 Nathan R. Keller Capt. Daniel Kohli 1st Lt Chris Love

1st Lt. Megan Love Capt.. Rachel Mannix

Alexander Marlow LT Daniel McCadden SFC Sean McGlensey

Capt. Jonathan McGrath Ens Molly K. McGuckin LT Ryan A. McGuckin

Pfc. Jay Mueller Lt. Sean P. Noll

Maj Brian J. O’Shea Capt. James O’Shea Pvt. Justin Rogowski

Capt. Neal F. Schubert HM3 Charles Schwartz Ens Nicholas Spadaccini

MSG Thomas Stone Pfc. Brennan Sullivan

Cpl Mark Truex Lt. Christopher Vish Capt Jennifer Wynn

Let us pray for our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. Especially for:

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Be sure to have a cell phone number for the trip. Our first stop is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, then on to the gathering

place for the March, at 7th and Constitution Ave.. After the March, there will be time to visit your congressman or get something to eat before re-boarding the bus at Union Sta-tion at 5pm to return to St Cor-nelius around 8pm.

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Leave St. Cornelius 8:00 am Arrive Basilica of the National Shrine 11:00 am Leave Basilica of the Nation Shrine 12:30 pm Arrive March gathering area 1:00 pm Leave Union Station 5:00 pm Arrive St. Cornelius 8:00 pm

St. James Catholic High School Alumni Choir

The St. James Catholic High School Alumni Choir Blue & Gray Voices will be singing the 11am. Mass on Jan. 14th. There will be a Prelude of Religious Music 25 minutes before Mass starts.

Jan. 13 & Jan. 14 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

7:30 am Msgr, Diamond 9:00 am Msgr. Diamond

11:00 am Oblate 5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond

Jan 20 & Jan 21 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

7:30 am Msgr. Diamond 9:00 am Msgr. Diamond

11:00 am Oblate 5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond

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PILGRIM STATUE 1 - 14 - 18 Paula Wolf 1 - 21 - 18 Carla Santoleri 1 - 28 - 18 Nancy Montville

Please, only 3 weeks per family this year. Please consider having Mary in your home for a week. Call

Diane at 610-388-0362 for more information.

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM

Amy Tucker, Charles Grasty, Nathan Silpath, Bob Frick, Peg Camero, Hillary Hopkins, Gregg Afflerbach, Robert Lott, Joel Ziff, Lynnane Smith, Joe Smith, Bertha Bow-man, William Grant, Francis Grant, Mary Ann Croce, Joanne Gillease, Greg Lyster, Patricia Stevenson, Marie Ouly, Peter LaCrosse, Charles Quinn, Jean Pesce, Eliza-beth Kephart, Linda Mahoney, Theresa Briglia, Jean Hackett, Art Hindle, Bernice Hindle, Don Masse, Ellen & Frank Ward, Thomas Small, Vicki Wojdak, Mike Schau-ble, Mary Testa, Todd Morris, Olga Bianco, Matthew Duffy, Rev. Msgr. Gregory Parlante, Dan DiPrinzio, Ally Hampton, Hope and Edward Huber, Karen Jackson, Su-san Springman, Joe Spetzer, Sr., Christine Cavalieri, Noreen Decenzi, Joseph & Catherine Peronace, Joel Ri-vera, Holly Hampton, Holly Kahles, Joan Eaves, Jeff Me-lasecca, Thama Unger, Barry Ludwig, Bonnie Lou Lud-wig, Mary Rose Salisbury, Manalo Bhena, Sandy Schindler, Kathy Menditto, Brittany Lott, Patricia Jeffer-son, Andrea Bateman, Betty Zeller, Bob Post, Joseph Williamson, Joe Greim, Elena Williamson, Rob Downey, John Cairo, Jake Powers, Theresa Ryckman, Andrea Car-ney, Regina Wise, Parker Jensen, Margaret Brady, Ed Shell, Sheila Ross, Luz Marina Lalli, Sue Smuck, John Cicala, Virginia Piergiovanni, Cecilann Walls, Marie Harkins, Sue & Bill Shank, Rose DiPrinzo, Carol Sipala, Ed Vitale, Tony DelVecchio, Edwin Schuller, Christa Fagan, James Palo, Jerome Lienhard, Shirley West, Al-fred Wysocki, Chuck Nelson, Frank Gallagher III, Peyton Kennedy Lott, Gary Hampton, Dottie Burks, Linda To-fani, Ken Rudert

HEED THE CALL VOCATION OFFICE FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD

Visit our website (WWW.HeedTheCall.org)

Email News from the Pastor Msgr. Diamond’s first Email was sent on December 7. If you did not receive your Email as expected, please check your SPAM folder as some Emails have been routed to SPAM. If it’s not in your SPAM folder, please Email the office (Stcorn1@comcast.net) so we have your correct address.

Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM

Intention: Missa pro populo (Mass for the people) Reading: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17

Monday 7:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Intention: Jean Hofmann Reading: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday 7:30 AM Intention: Jean Hofmann Reading: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday 7:30 AM St. Anthony

Intention: William Hammond Reading: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6

Thursday 7:30 AM Intention: John Kane Reading: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12

Friday 7:30 AM Intention: Claire Armstrong Reading: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19

Sunday Mass Intentions 9:00 AM Madeline Riggio

11:00 AM Theresa Kalik

Page Eight January 14, 2018 The Ministry of Consolation A St. Cornelius community response to the needs of people grieving the death of a sig-nificant person/persons in their lives, the ministry honors the words and example of

the Lord Jesus: "Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled" (Matthew 5:4). A team of three trained St. Cornelius church members are the facilita-tors for the consolation ministry. The next session will be January 20, 2018. Open Con-solation Sessions will be held in the Bethany Room of the Church the third Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Please contact Joan Holliday at 610-717-2180

Centering Prayer GROWING IN LOVE FOR GOD

"Be Still And Know That I Am God." Psalm 46:10

What draws your head and heart to God? Is your mind overwhelmed and filled with distraction and constant noise? Consider the method of Centering Prayer. We meet on Saturday mornings at 8:30 in the chapel. Please call Michael or Rosemary Gidlewski for more information 610-793-1961.

ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

LAUDATO SI'

Last week’s article, 2018 WORLD DAY OF PEACE message of Pope Francis, Migrants and Refugees, brought out that what brings us together as persons and as humanity is our common aspiration for peace – “a profound aspiration for everyone”. Questioning why so many (22.5 million refugees and 250 mil-lion migrants), Francis states that in addition to a “endless and terrifying sequence of wars, conflicts, genocides, and ethnic cleansing” is “a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from growing poverty caused by environmental degrada-tion.” While global migration is expected to continue in the future, Pope Francis sees this as a positive opportunity for everyone, NOT a “gloom and doom” situation: “Some consider this a threat. For my part, I ask you to view it with confidence as an opportunity to build peace.” Given the divisiveness of this issue in US and Europe, as well as globally, how can we, each one of us, come to see the mi-grant and refugee movement as a situation that offers creative opportunities for all – migrants and refugees, local families and individuals, communities, etc.? Pope Francis turns our attention to our inner processes to answer this question:

“With a contemplative gaze” “The wisdom of faith fosters a contemplative gaze that recognizes that all of us belong to one family, migrants and the local populations that welcome them, and all have the same right to enjoy the goods of the earth, whose desti-nation is universal, as the social doctrine of the Church teaches…”

In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis calls this: “The Gaze of Jesus”: To see the “trinitarian communion” in all crea-tion, and quotes Saint Bonaventure’s teaching that “each crea-ture bears in itself a specifically trinitarian structure, so real that it could be readily contemplated if only the human gaze were not so partial, dark and fragile.” Only “with a contemplative gaze” can we come to see what Pope Francis sees in the migrants and refugees: “They bring their courage, skills, energy and aspirations, ...treasures of their own cultures….and the creativity, tenacity and spirit of sacrifice of countless individuals, families and communities around the world who open their doors and hearts to migrants and refugees.” Let us ponder and exercise a ‘contemplative gaze’ of Jesus as we encounter what is sure to be a sensory overload of data and emotions in the months ahead regarding our own migrants and refugees.

For questions or to join the Laudato Si’ Ministry, please con-tact: Bob Holliday at: uwholliday@gmail.com

“Migrantsandrefugees:Withacontemplativegaze”

Family Promise Meeting

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Parish Life Center for current and new volunteers. From 6:30 to 7:15pm. Current volunteers will reflect on their Family Promise 2017 experiences; provide suggestions and re-commit to 2018. From 7:15pm to 8:00pm, an ori-

entation will be provided for potential volunteers, who will learn about the mission of Family Prom-ise and designated volun-teer roles. You may at-tend only the portion that pertains to you, or attend

the entire meeting. Please RSVP to Kathy Silvon. Email: msilvon@aol.com or call 484-720-8214.

“Reflecting on 2017 and Building the Future”

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St. Cornelius Catholic School Living and Learning the Mission of Christ

PREP Updates: There have been some changes to some of our PREP classes for the remainder of the year. • The 7th and 8th grade class on Tuesdays will need to

complete the remainder of the program through our home-school program. Mrs. Egner will not be able to teach the 7th and 8th grade class, but will try to offer some of her time substituting classes when needed. Thank you, Mrs. Egner, for the time you have given our program and will continue to give the remainder of the year. I will send an email out to our 7th and 8th grade families to explain how students can complete the rest of the program. Msgr. Diamond and I are working on some ideas with more of a youth group approach that we hope to be able add to our program in the future.

• The 4th and 5th grade classes on Wednesday evenings are being combined and will be held together the remain-der of the year. Jenifer Oberoi had taken both classes before Christmas and will continue to teach the combined class for the remainder of the year. Their curriculum is very closely matched and they are a great group of stu-dents combined. Thank you, Mrs. Oberoi, for your will-ingness to take both classes.

Mid-Year Exam: We will complete the Mid-Year Exam for all students the first week of February. A study guide will be reviewed in class and also sent home for further review. Progress Reports: In the past, progress reports were completed for each stu-dent. However, we will not be doing them this year. We may do them again in the future, but I am not prepared to put them in place this year. I have asked our Catechists to keep parents informed about what is happening in class, if any student is having difficulty with the material, and/or has been absent frequently so that we can work together to help them meet the expectations of the program. Upcoming Calendar: Thursday January 18, 2018, from 7:00-8:30 PM in Walker Hall: Penance/First Communion Retreat for any student that will be making their Penance/First Holy Communion. This is for the student and his/her parents. Wednesday January 24, 2018, at 6:10 PM 3rd grade students and any classes that did not get to tour the church with Msgr. Diamond this year during Wednesday classes will go to the church for a tour. • Tuesday January 30, 2018, at 5:00 PM 6th grade will tour

the church with Msgr. Diamond. We still have a 4th or 5th grade that did not go and that will be scheduled for Febru-ary.

• SNOW DATE Thursday January 25, 2018, from 7:00-8:30 PM: Penance/First Communion Retreat

May God bless you and your families with the richness of his grace throughout 2018!

OPEN HOUSE Saint Cornelius School will be hosting an Open House for any family who may be considering a Catholic educa-

tion for their child for next year. We offer full & half day PK3, PK4 and Kdg through 8th grade. The Open House will be held on Sunday, January 21, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. There will also be tours availa-ble on Thursday, January 18. Please call school at 610-459-8663 to schedule a time. Come out and see all that a Catholic school education has to offer. Please re-view our website at http://stcornelius.ocephila.org to see our test scores and to review curriculum guidelines.

Congratulations to Jacob Nicosia, Grade 8, son of Mr &Mrs. Mark Nicosia who has been awarded an aca-demic scholarship to Salesi-anium High School for next school year. We are very

proud of Jake and all of our students who have been accepted at our local Catholic High Schools.

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CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED MYSTERIES

SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Penance - Saturday at 4:00 pm or anytime by appointment

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick - Please notify the Parish Life Center when a relative is sick or hospitalized. The sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick are a joy and privilege to administer. If you know you are going to the hospital for surgery, please notify Msgr. Diamond and he will be glad to Anoint you after Mass.

Sacrament of Baptism - Congratulations! In co-operation with God’s creative love, you have given your child breath and now you wish to give them Re-al Life through the sacrament of Baptism. You will be your child’s first teacher in the ways of the Faith. During your pregnancy, to help you prepare for this responsibility, we ask you to stop in the Parish Life Center and receive the booklet “You gave them breath, Now give them life.” This booklet will pro-vide information needed to begin your preparation for the celebration of Baptism. Please contact the Parish Life Center at (610) 459-2502 for further information.

Sacrament of Marriage - The love between a husband and wife images for us the love of Christ and his church. What a powerful and awesome thing is the call to the sacrament of Marriage! To assist cou-ples to enter this sacrament, the Archdiocese of Phila-delphia requires at least six months of formation prior to the reception of the sacrament. Those who wish to receive the Sacrament - please call the Parish Life Center to make an appointment to see Msgr. Dia-mond to begin your sacramental preparation. Congratulations for responding to God’s call to Love.

Sacrament of Holy Orders - Jesus said that we are to pray to the Lord of the harvest, that workers will be sent at harvest time. The best way to promote vocations to the diaconate and priesthood is to invite those men whom you would consider would make a good priest or deacon. If you feel the Lord might be asking you to be a priest or deacon, Msgr. Diamond or one of the Deacons will always be available to an-swer your questions and give direction.

Sunday Mass Saturday Confessions 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Vigil Mass - 5:00 pm Sunday - 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:00 pm

Daily Mass Monday thru Friday 7:30 am, Daily Mass, St. John XXIII chapel.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 3:30 pm to 4:30, or by appointment

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

A Parish of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For more information please see our website at http://www.saintcornelius.org