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The First Sunday
of Lent
February 18, 2018
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation As Announced
Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office.
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center.
Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.
Devotions The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily.
Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Every Thursday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass.
First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487
www.stjosephrc.org
332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor
Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar
Rev. John E. Donia Resident
Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident
Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon
Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon
Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry
Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary
Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper
Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager
Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/
St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor
Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist
Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager
Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant
SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252
www.stjosephrc.org
Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal
Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal
Mrs. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant
Parish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education Program Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466
www.stjosephrc.org
Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education
ConventConventConventConvent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
484-593-4352
TODAY’S READINGS
The readings for the 1st Sunday in Lent can be found at #884.
Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:
Michael Quinn Michael Quinn Michael Quinn Michael Quinn
ANNOUNCED MASSES
NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 5:00 PM Wayne Brokenshire
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Francis W. Hirthler 9:00 AM Lorraine Ruggeri 10:30 AM Mike Castaldi 12:00 PM John C. Meehan 4:00 PM Ben A. Valocchi, Sr.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 AM Michael Cunniffe 9:00 AM Peter Ippolito
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:00 AM Edward Semanyk 9:00 AM Agnes Klunk
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00 AM Gretchen Frick 9:00 AM Frank Detweiler
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:00 AM Michael Duffy 9:00 AM Mary Jane Perella Bullotta
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00 AM For the People of St. Joseph Parish 9:00 AM Mary Basilio
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00 AM Stella T. Sosna
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 5:00 PM Mike Castaldi
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Lucy Q. Cozzone (13th Anniversary) 9:00 AM Thomas James Shutt 10:30 AM Michael A. Castaldi 12:00 PM Roberta Watson 4:00 PM Floyd D'Ginto
The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of
Francis W. Hirthler.
The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of
James Hickman.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to the following child Baptized on February 11.
AAYAN AMIR ARTHUR
Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE
Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Our spring Pre-Cana date is March 23 & 24. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Ashlyn Brown,
David & Connie Bull, Ellen Cassidy, Dolly Colella, Baby Michael
Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Teena Friends, Robert Geary,
Carrie Grosso, Danielle Horack, Mary K. Jordan, Father Larry Kozak,
Crystal Leff, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim
McGowan, Thomas Melvin, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave
Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo,
Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson
Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, Kevin
Valentine and Mrs. Walt.
...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie
Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt.
Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch,
Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Sean Doyle, Capt.
Mark Edwards, Sargent Ian Fay, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt.
Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Daniel J.
Heil, Steven Houser, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Peter Kurtz, Andy
Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden,
Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, 2nd
Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Capt.
Andrew C. Oddo, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted
Pease, Alex Rozon, 2ndLt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite,
Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick
Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan
Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months.
Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.
A L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o r
February 18, 2018 Dear Friends,
We have begun the holy season of Lent. Lent as we know is 40 days in length, beginning this past Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, and ending on Holy Thursday, March 29, at the beginning of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The three facets of our Lenten experience are traditionally prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This is to be a time of spiritual preparation for Easter for each one of us.
The major point made in the First Reading from the Book of Genesis is God’s covenant. In this reading, God declares a covenant with Noah, his family, and all their descendants, in effect with all humankind, including us. There are many covenants described in the Bible, but this covenant is unique in that it applies to all humanity. In this covenant, God promises never again to destroy all life on earth, and He creates the rainbow as the sign of this “everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Every time we see a rainbow, we should remember the faithfulness of God and every one of His promises.
Normally, a covenant is an agreement between two parties, in this case God and humankind. However, this covenant is “divinely imposed,” making it plain to us that there is no room for negotiation on our part. We either accept or reject this covenant. Accepting it means working to fulfill God’s expectations. That is part of what Lent is all about for us.
In our Second Reading from the First Letter of Peter, he says, “Christ suffered for our sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God.” Is that not what should be happening to us now and throughout Lent? We are to be led to God in more and better ways. Peter makes reference to Noah and thus implies the covenant that God has with us. Nevertheless, in fulfilling that covenant, we have to do something also. We might say it is all about restoring and strengthening our relationship with God. What we do during Lent and the efforts we make and the disciplines we practice all should have that intention.
Our connection with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is similar to the story about a little boy flying a kite that flew so high he could no longer see it. An observer said to him, “How do you know it is still up there?” The boy replied “I can feel the pull.” Lent is a time for us to “feel the pull.” We may not see Jesus in Heaven, but we need to feel Him pulling us toward Him.
Please see in this bulletin all the many ways your parish is helping you to celebrate Lent. It is a season
where all of us are called to “turn away from sin and be more faithful to the Gospel.”
Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!
Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor
Children’s Liturgy � the Word Shepherds needed during the 9:00 Mass on Sundays
Shepherds guide the children to seats in the Daily Mass Chapel and assist with appropriate behavior during this part of the Mass. There is a rotating schedule so it does not need to be a weekly commitment. Adults, teens, and Confirmation candidates are most welcome to join us.
Please contact Leif Erickson at [email protected] for more information.
2nd Collection
Care � Aging and Retired Priests � the Archdiocese
this Saturday & Sunday, February 17 and 18.
Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church.
Thank you!
Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Our parish cemetery is a beautiful, quiet spot located off Glenside Road in Downingtown. We have many traditional burial plots available and a Columbarium to hold cremains of loved ones. If you are interested in purchasing a plot or a niche for the future for yourself or your loved ones, call the parish office at 610-269-8294.
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School News
Registration Registration is still open for the 2018-2019 school year at St. Joseph School. Please visit our website at http://stjosephrc.org/school/admissions/ for more information or call the school office at 610-269-8999.
Science Fair
Congratulations to all the students who qualified to participate in the Chester County Science Fair.
Math Counts
Students of St. Joseph school participated in the Math Counts Competition this year. Teams consisted of: Gabe Nichols, Maggie Quiroz, Anthony D'Addezio, Keira Walsh, Cole McKeon, Olivia Sussman, Corinne Schultz, Mollie Naugle, and Amelia Nichols. Overall, the team came in 2nd place.
Ambassadors of Kindness
Congratulations to all students chosen in each grade as Ambassadors of Kindness in December. Thank you for your witness!
The Disciple Maker Index
Survey is Open Please take part in our parish’s Disciple Maker Index, a 10-
15 minute online survey: • Go to www.disciplemakerindex.com
• Or pick up a paper copy in the parish office or the St. Katharine Drexel Room in church.
• Complete/Return the survey by March 5. The survey will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and provide feedback on the parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Monsignor McLoone and our various ministries as we plan ahead and try to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. Thank you for helping with this important project!
Hoops Mania Fundraiser Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit our teens who will attend the Youth Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville this summer. HOOPS MANIA is based on College Basketball’s national championship tournament. Tickets cost $10 each, and each ticket holder can win $1,000 OR MORE based on the total points scored by the basketball teams printed on the back of their sweepstakes game card(s). Each game card is randomly assigned 8 teams (2 from each region) that will play in the National Championship tournament. To play the game, those who purchase ticket(s) simply add up the points scored by their 8 teams throughout the tournament. Tickets are on sale in the Saint John Neumann Room after Mass in February and are also in the parish office.
Rites of Sending and Election
for RCIA Annually, on the first weekend of Lent, the Church celebrates two additional Rites with those preparing to become Catholic at the Easter Vigil or during the Easter Season. The Rite of Sending affords the local parish community the opportunity to express its approval of the Catechumens (those to be baptized) and Candidates (those already baptized) and send them forth to the celebration of election assured of the parish’s care and support.
Both groups will be presented to Archbishop Chaput during the Rite of Election, which takes place at the Cathedral in Philadelphia. It is during this Rite that the Church chooses/elects to admit Catechumens and Candidates to the next major celebration of the Church in which they will be fully initiated through reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil or make a Solemn Profession of Faith and then receive Confirmation and Eucharist at the Saturday evening after Easter.
As always, the prayerful support of the parish community is most appreciated by those preparing to receive sacraments.
Learn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faith: To help you learn, live, and love your faith, St. Joseph Parish has purchased a subscription to “Formed,” which gives you free access to dozens of online programs about our Catholic faith.
To access FORMED: Go to www.formed.org
Enter our Parish Code: 13f195
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You can access the programs from your computer, tablet, or phone – anytime, anywhere. There is information and programs on a variety of topics for children, teens, and adults.
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Find moments that give you life. Find Find moments that give you life. Find Find moments that give you life. Find Find moments that give you life. Find both in the same place: at Church.both in the same place: at Church.both in the same place: at Church.both in the same place: at Church.
Coffee and
Donuts Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus cordially invite you to enjoy Catholic fellowship over Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the 9 a.m. Mass on this Sunday, March 11 in the Cafeteria.
Gracious and loving God,
we thank you for the abundant
love and grace you have poured out upon
Saint Joseph Parish.
Fill us, your humble servants,
with your goodness, generosity, and love
as we engage in this campaign
to address the current and future needs
of our growing and vibrant parish family.
May your Holy Spirit
keep our hearts and minds
rooted in the faith of your Son
and enable us to forge
a legacy of faith and service
which will bear fruit for generations to come.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The King’s Men (18 & over) offers a time with other men to engage, discuss and challenge you into living a full Christian life. Every meeting starts with a rosary, a 15- minute spiritual exercise, 30 minutes for discussion and 15- minutes of challenges among your peers. The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.
The Scrutinies Parishioners attending Noon Mass on 3/4, 5:00 Mass on 3/10, and 9:00 Mass on 3/18 (the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent) will share time with the RCIA group as they prepare to be welcomed into the Church. The readings focus on the themes of baptism and repentance. The Gospel passages for these three Sundays include the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:5-42), the man born blind (John 9:1-41), and the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45).
These are the “scrutiny” Sundays. The scrutinies celebrate conversion and offer our Elect an opportunity for introspection along with time for prayer, reflection, repentance, and the exorcisms (a series of blessings conferred to strengthen them against the power of temptation, sin, and Satan; to lead them ever closer to Christ – the Way, the Truth, and the Life; and to deepen their decision and desire to love God above all else).
The Elect are asked to ponder the Word of God in their hearts, to know Christ who came to save the lost, to confess themselves to be sinners, to reject all that is displeasing to God, to ask the Holy Spirit to help them overcome their weaknesses, to learn how to please God, and to put their hope in Christ, finding peace and holiness in Him.
The parish community is also asked at this time to seek continued conversion of heart so the weak may be strengthened, the broken restored, the lost found, and the found redeemed.
Life in the Spirit Seminars The St. Joseph Parish Charismatic Prayer Group will be presenting a six-week DVD series of talks given by
Leaders in the New Evangelization and the Charismatic Renewal called LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS
Remaining Dates are
Thursdays February 22, March 1,8,15 & 22
7-9 p.m. in the church chapel. For more info, contact Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084 or [email protected] or contact Jane Desiderio at
Lenten Faith Formation “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody”
Please join us on Monday evenings as Father Rossi, Father Mulranen, and Father Donia discuss and reflect on the book “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody.” This is the book that Fr. Ezaki encouraged us to read during our Parish Mission in the fall.
February 19
Receiving Forgiveness (pages 1-37) February 26
Deciding to Forgive (pages 41-59)
March 5
Sharing Forgiveness (pages 63-105) 7-8 p.m. in the Chapel
No cost. No pre-registration. Invite a friend.
40 Days for Life Ash Wednesday was the beginning of Lent and also the start of the Spring campaign for 40 Days for Life (40 DFL). 40 DFL is a time of prayer, fasting and standing vigil at abortion clinics throughout the United States and other countries to bring awareness of the killing of babies in the womb. The Planned Parenthood Clinic in West Chester performs abortions at its Wayne & Market Streets location every Friday. The Spring campaign will end on Palm Sunday, March 25. St. Joseph Parish has participated in 40 DFL since it became a national event in 2007. It is very important that we show our resolve to end abortion and you can do this by participating in the Spring Campaign. Watch the bulletin each week to see the date of St. Joseph Parish’s day. Any questions call Pat DiPietro at 610-269-2093.
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Important Dates in Lent Noontime Ecumenical Service
Wednesday, February 21 Forty Hours
Sunday, March 18-Tuesday, March 20 Parish Penance Service
Tuesday, March 27
Sacrament of Reconciliation
During LENT
Wednesdays 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM prior to Daily Mass.
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Except February 14 and March 28
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Except March 31
Parish Penance Service
Tuesday, March 27 at 7 PM
Noontime Lenten Services
for the Community Wednesday, February 21
Saint Joseph Church
Wednesday, February 28
Downingtown United Methodist Church
Wednesday, March 7
Downingtown Friends Meeting
Wednesday, March 14
St. James Episcopal Church
Wednesday, March 21
Central Presbyterian Church
Services are 12 Noon to 12:30 PM with lunch following.
Stations of the Cross School Children
Tuesdays at 2 PM (except March 20)
Parish Community
Every Wednesday at 7 PM (except March 28 )
Giving Alms You are invited during Lent to give alms in ways that help our neighbors – locally, regionally, or globally.
February 17-18
Second Collection for the Care of Aging and Infirm Priests February 24-25
Second Collection to benefit the Church in Africa March 3-4
Special collection to benefit Mother of Mercy House (No Envelopes) March 10-11
Second collection to benefit the Church in Latin America March 17-18
Special collection to benefit Legacy of Life (No envelopes)
March 24-25
Special collection to benefit local charities (No envelopes)
Deepening Prayer Prayer invites us to become aware of the living interaction between the God who will always remain beyond all we can think or imagine and the God who abides deep in our own hearts. As we become more aware of these sacred encounters, we enter into a personal and intimate relationship with the Author of our being. We become a place where God’s dream is becoming alive in our personal life.
How might we deepen this call, this desire in our own hearts, for a personal relationship with the One who is closer to us than we are to ourselves and whose dream of us is coming to birth every day in our lives?
Pam Seymour, a spiritual director trained in the Ignatian tradition, will lead us in ways of deepening 3 kinds prayer: verbal/vocal, meditation and contemplation, using scripture, breathing, music, art and poetry.
Sessions will be held on Thursdays, March 1, 8 and 15 from 7-8:30 in the St. John Neumann Room in the church.
For more info or to register, contact Pam at [email protected] or
484-678-1653.
Local Penance Services Tuesday, March 20
SS. Peter and Paul Church, 7 PM
Wednesday, March 21
SS. Simon and Jude Church, 7 PM
Saint Elizabeth Church, 7 PM
Saturday, March 24
Saint Elizabeth Church, 9 AM-11 AM
Monday, March 26
Saint Patrick Church, 7 PM
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 7 PM
Tuesday, March 27
Saint Joseph Church, 7 PM
Wednesday, March 28
SS. Philip and James Church, 7 PM
A Night Out at St. Joseph Church Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?
Come to the Parish Fish Fry for dinner from 4:30Come to the Parish Fish Fry for dinner from 4:30Come to the Parish Fish Fry for dinner from 4:30Come to the Parish Fish Fry for dinner from 4:30----7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM
and then attend the School Living Stations of the Cross and then attend the School Living Stations of the Cross and then attend the School Living Stations of the Cross and then attend the School Living Stations of the Cross
Passion Play starting at 7 PM.Passion Play starting at 7 PM.Passion Play starting at 7 PM.Passion Play starting at 7 PM.
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February Mercy Hospice Schedule
Group 3 - Beef Puffs With Mushroom Sauce Group 4 - Swiss Potatoes and Ham
Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.
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Order by 11 AM on Mondays and they will be ready for pick up on Thursdays.
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Poor Box Collection February 11 Total: $820.00
February Total to Date: $1,210.00
The Poor Box for February benefits the I.H.M. Literacy Center.
Sunday, February 11 Collection Total
$31,607.05
Ordinary Income: $22,642.00 (552 envelopes)
Loose Cash: $2,679.78
Weekly EFT: $5,670.27 (204 participants)
Weekly Credit Card: $615.00 (27 participants)
Collection Total: $31,607.05
God bless the gifts and the givers!
Helping Other People Everyday
(H.O.P.E.) HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.
Rides require 48 hours notice.
For the week of 2/19, please contact Mary Sweeney at 610-269-0604.
For the week of 2/26, please contact Nancy Coccetti at 610-269-3036 or
Leslie Curtis at 610-203-9318.
For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or [email protected].
In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges His listeners to do two things: to believe in the Good News and to repent. The steward is called to repent: to acquire an openness to begin anew, to change existing attitudes and habits, and to act with faith in the Gospel.
In this season of Lent, now is the time to ask ourselves whether or not we truly believe in the Gospel; and if we do, to what extent are we willing to change our prevailing habits and be more faithful to the Gospel?
(International Stewardship Council’s February Newsletter)
2017 Contribution Statements We sent out contribution statements by email this year to all parishioners whose email addresses we have on file. If we do not have your email address or you do not use email and would like to have your 2017 contribution statement mailed to you, please call the parish office at 610-269-
8294. Thank you!
