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

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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

May 21, 2017

Sixth Sunday of Easter

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

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Ad-

vocate to be with you always, the Spirit of Truth,

whom the world cannot accept. (Gospel)

Monday, May 22, St. Rita of Cascia

7:30AM Joseph Pecherski

r/o Bobbie Tuesday, May 23, Weekday

7:30AM Chickie Dunlap

r/o Clara Dunlap & Family Wednesday, May 24, Easter Weekday

7:30AM Francis X. McNelis

r/o C. Szablewski

5:00PM Helen Citino

r/o Matilda Bronson Thursday, May 25, The Ascension of the Lord

7:30AM Christina E. Murphy

r/o Catherine Borten

9:00AM Anthony Basilio, Sr.

r/o Tony & Ginny Basilio

12:00PM Special Intention

7:00PM Special Intention Friday, May 26, St. Philip Neri

7:30AM Alice Regester

r/o Linda Moscardelli

Saturday, May 27, St. Augustine of Canterbury

8:00AM Special Intention Vigil, Seventh Sunday of Easter

5:00PM Michael DiPietro

r/o Teresa & Lisa Sunday, May 28, Seventh Sunday of Easter

7:30AM Mass for Parishioners

9:00AM Eugene DiFilippo

r/o Carolyn Peppernick

10:30AM Rosaria DiGuglielmo

r/o The Moustafa Family

12:00PM Jennie Toner

r/o Jane Fida & Family

ST. PATRICK CHURCH, KENNETT SQUARE, PA PRAYER INTENTIONS

Good and loving Father,

watch over and protect

all who serve in the

Armed Forces of our

nation. Surround them

with your love and care

and bring them safely home.

SSGT Richard Baffa

SGT Raymond Burke III

LT Michael Crawford

1st Lt Dominic Paul DellaPelle, USMC

PFC Ben Farrell, USMC

Chief Petty Ofcr 1st Cl Shauna McNeely

SFC Tyler Nellens

E1 Airman 1st Cl Andrew Szonntag

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All praise and glory is yours, Lord our God, for

You have called us to serve You in love. Bless

our sick: Helen Scotese, Jeanne Harkins, Ro

Teel, James Killias, Ray Patterson, William Adair,

Joshua Brown, Neal Reynolds, Gweneth Mal-

chione, Bill Ewell, Ronald Hall, Frank Reck, Mi-

chael Odorisio, Sr., Mario Lorenzut, Ginny Basilio,

Pastor Dan Nicewonger, Steve Briley, Ana Teresa

Encarnacion, Robert “Mack” Marc-Aurele, Dennis

Kelleher, Adriano D’Angelo, Judy Fritz, Clara

Dunlap, Phil Morehead, Rosemary F. Madrigale,

Tim Ewell, Ida DiNorscia, so that they bear this

illness in union with Your Son’s obedient suffering,

restore them to health, and lead them to glory.

Amen.

OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Anne Wil-

liams& Edward Zunino. May the souls of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in

peace. Amen.

Ascension Thursday Mass

Schedule

Wednesday, May 24 at

5:00PM

Thursday, May 25 at

7:30AM, 9:00AM,

12:00PM & 7:00PM

Holy Day of Obligation

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 21, 2017

FROM THE PASTOR

My Dear Parishioners,

Praised be Jesus Christ! Happy Sunday! This weekend we welcome back to our parish the Little

Sisters of the Poor. The Little Sisters are tremendous witnesses to the simple love of Jesus

Christ and the power of that love which makes a difference. The Little Sisters have local homes

in Newark, DE and Philadelphia, PA where they care for the elderly poor. May God bless and

prosper the Little Sisters and may their witness inspire us to serve Jesus generously with simple and total hearts.

At this time of year, we welcome too all our college young people who have made it home for the summer months.

I’ve noticed their presence over the past two weeks and it’s good to have them back in the pews. Their presence

with us is warmly welcomed. One of the college campuses where St. Patrick’s is represented is Catholic Universi-

ty of America in Washington, DE. Sitting in the Brookland section of Washington DC, CUA is home to the largest

Catholic Church in North America, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. In recent

years, the basilica has undergone extensive renovations and improvements, the last of which is now underway.

Namely, the creation of the Trinity Dome. It is a site to see, believe me. This month, the Bishops of the United

States are inviting all parishes across the country to contribute to this marvelous project and individual parishioners

may want to do the same. This is a neat opportunity to give a dollar or two or even more to such an historic and

lasting part of American Church History. It might be worth considering. Collection envelopes are available in the

back of Church and they can be dropped in the collection basket here at St. Patrick’s. The parish will send a check

to the Shrine in mid-June with the offering. More information is available on the Basilica’s Website.

While on the theme of collections, we are still collecting nominations for our 2017-18 Pastoral Council. Please

consider nominating yourself or another parishioner for this service. Finally, the most important collection of all,

the collection of ourselves. This week, please do everything you can to join us for our Forty Hours Devotion.

We welcome to the parish Fr. Mike Fitzpatrick. He is a fine priest and excellent preacher. Church will be open all

day Sunday thru Tuesday and we will have Evening Prayer each evening at 7PM at which Father will offer a re-

flection. The service each evening will take 45 minutes.

It is no news to any of us that we live in scattered times and it affects us deeply, it’s affecting our families and

homes. What may be news to us is that Jesus Christ is in the business of gathering His People. He does so not just

at 45 minute Sunday Masses. He does so all the time, in and through the Eucharist. In the Eucharist, and specifi-

cally in prayer before the Eucharist, God collects, gathers, heals and strengthens His People-you and me! I dare

each and every one of you, to attend at least one night of our Forty Hours and to spend 15 minutes before Jesus in

Silent Prayer before the Eucharist. Then, report back to me what happens...if in any way you are not blessed, talk

to me. The Eucharist is that powerful, God is that Good! Receive His Goodness.

Peace,

Fr. Rogers

40 Hours

Sunday, May 21

Monday, May 22

Tuesday, May 23

at 7:00PM

Come and spend time with the Lord. Plan to join us on

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as we gather together

before Jesus to pray, to worship and to invoke His

blessings on us. Fr. Mike Fitzpatrick will lead us in

prayer and preaching each evening and our Church will

be open through the day for Adoration.

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In all your actions seek in the first place the Kingdom

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THIS WEEK AT ST.

PATRICK PARISH

Sunday, May 21

Forty Hours Adoration all day after Noon Mass

Evening Prayer 7:00PM C

Monday, May 22

La Comunidad ESL Class 6:30-9:00PM S

Forty Hours Adoration all day following 7:30AM

Mass

Evening Prayer 7:00PM C

Tuesday, May 23

Forty Hours Adoration all day following 7:30AM

Mass

Evening Prayer 7:00PM C

Wednesday, May 24

Adult Choir Practice 7:00PM C

La Comunidad ESL Class 6:30-9:00PM S

Ascension Thursday Vigil

Mass 5:00PM C

Thursday, May 25-Ascension Thursday

Mass at 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Friday, May 26

Saturday, May 27

Rosary 8:30AM & 4:30PM C

C-Church

S-School

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

In this 100th Anniversary Year of the

Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, a

Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

is traveling through the homes of our

parish for devotion and family pray-

er. Participating families will have

the statue from Sunday to Sunday.

To sign up go to the St. Patrick web-

site or call Susan at 610-388-6334.

May 21-Luis Encarnacion

May 28-Barbara Kitching

June 4-Dolores Kalman

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Catholic Young Adults of Chester County

Young Adults: “Mother Mary Comes to Me’-Join us

for a candlelight rosary walk to the Our Lady of Fati-

ma Shrine at the Malvern Retreat House. We’ll meet

this Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30PM in the St. Joe’s

parking lot at the Retreat House to begin our night.

We’ll end the night with food, drinks, and fellowship

at the Flying Pig in Malvern. Please note: while at

the Retreat House, we will be outdoors (rain or shine),

dress accordingly. See www.cyacc.org.

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St. Cornelius School in Chadds Ford is hiring an

Administrative Assistant. Requirements are:

Proficiency with MS Office including Word &

Outlook

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must possess all PA clearances

Email resume to barbararosini@ymail.com

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Bishop Shanahan Class Reunion-Bishop Shanahan Class of

1967 is planning a 50th Class Reunion on October 14,

2017 at TECA Restaurant in West Chester. Visit https://

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St. Pat’s cleaning teams need you!

Cleaning angels are needed for

one hour once a month. Every

Thursday morning after daily

Mass.

Please call the parish office at 610-444-4364.

Thank you for your consideration.

FAITH FORMATION SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Registration 2017-2018

Registration for the new year is now open. Families

can obtain a registration form on the church web-

site. Registration deadline for returning families is

June 15, 2017. All new families are asked to in-

clude a copy of their child’s Baptismal certificate

with their registration. Please note there has been a

slight time change in our Sunday/Monday classes.

If you need to contact the Office of Religious Edu-

cation, the new email address is stpat-

dre15@gmail.com or you can call 610-444-2214.

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Quo Vadis Days, June 26-29, 2017

Black Rock Retreat Center

$35.00 per person/Register by Friday, June 9

This is a retreat for young men graduating 8th-12th

grade. Gather with the Philadelphia Seminarians

and other high school men for 4 days of dynamic

talks, small group discussions and other activities.

To register, visit: www.heedthecall.org. 236

Parish Registration

New families should visit the Parish Office to register

in the Parish. Members of the parish who reach the

age of 18 should register separately as adults. If you

have recently changed your status, married, moved

out of your parents home or graduated from college,

you need to re-register. If you move, we would also

appreciate a call to the Parish Office so that our rec-

ords will be in order.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Come out to cheer for the Blue Rocks alongside St.

Patrick’s parishioners and see Father Rogers throw

out the first pitch!

When: Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 6:35PM

Where: 801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE

19801

Cost: $11.00 per ticket

The first 20 kids to sign up get to go onto the field

during the National Anthem!

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Please put this form and cash or check (made out to

St. Patrick’s Parish) in a sealed envelope and give

to your child’s PREP teacher or to the parish office.

Family Name: _____________________________

Family email: _____________________________

Number of tickets ($11.00 per ticket) __________

Total: ____________

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News & Announcements

Pentecost Vigil Mass for the Archdiocesan

Charismatic Renewal-Saturday, June 3, 2017 at

the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul in Phil-

adelphia. Praise & Worship at 7:30PM, Vigil

Mass at 8:00PM. Rev Denis Gill will be the cele-

brant. Visit www.PhillySpirit.com for infor-

mation.

The 30th Annual “Burrs at the Beach” celebra-

tion, presented by the Alumni and Friends of West

Philadelphia Catholic High School, will be held,

rain or shine, on Sunday, June 25 from 1PM-7PM

at Westy’s Irish Pub in North Wildwood, NJ. For

tickets contact Peg Panichelli (610-420-0987).

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Baptism: celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month. Pre-Jordan class is

required and held on the 1st Monday of each month. Please call the parish office to

schedule.

Confirmation: celebrated annually at the Parish with our Bishop. For more infor-

mation, please contact Religious Education 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.

Anointing of the Sick: celebrated regularly throughout the year in hospitals,

homes or after Mass. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for the Sacrament

in times of sickness, prior to surgery or in emergency.

Holy Orders: Please visit www.HeedTheCall.org for information about priestly

vocations

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. For information about becoming

Catholic, please contact the Religious Education Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Registration 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 certificates and

make possible the arrangements for Baptism, Weddings and Confirmations.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Formal Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation is provided for children grades 1 thru 6. Classes are held on Sunday Mornings and Monday Evenings. Con-tact Marianne Kane for more information at 610-444-2214.

Parish Staff

Candace Malchione

Secretary

Marie Elliott

Business Manager

Marianne Kane

Dir. of Religious Education

Dave Cavanaugh Cemetery Coordinator

Annemarie McCarthy

Music Director

Kurt Smith

Parish Facilities

Pastoral Council:

Fr. Christopher Rogers

Deacon Jim Madonna

Deacon Jim Elliott

Marie Elliott

Marianne Kane

Horace Scherer

Jim Jennings

Marlene McDonough

Megan Cascarelli

Anne Marie Gillinger

Michael Curry

Robert Bertrando

Jeffrey Pysher

Brian Raffety

Clint Norris

Finance Council

Fr. Christopher Rogers

Marie Elliott

Doug Singo

Bill Teel

Arlene Schock

Michael Piergalline

Building & Grounds

Michael Miller

Kurt Smith

John LaPelusa

Ray Gamble

Sunday Celebrant Schedule Sunday Collection Fr. Rogers’ homilies are

Subject to Change May 13-14, 2017 available online:

May 27-28, 2017 Regular-$12,478.51 www.cbr.podbean.com

5:00 Fr. Rogers Last year-$11,151.00

7:30 Fr. Mokluk

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