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September 5, 2021 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Monica Parish Bulletin — 141
THE CHURCH of SAINT MONICA Founded January 11, 1897
Parish Offices (Pastoral Administration; Religious Education; Business & Finance;
Worship & Music; Facilities)
Saint Monica Rectory 635 First Avenue Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312 Phone: 610.644.0110 Facsimile: 610.695.0850
Office of Religious Education (Rectory) 610.647.0110 ext. 131
Parish Website
www.saintmonicachurch.org
Instagram @stmonicaberwyn
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Parish Staff E-mail FirstInitialLastName@ saintmonicachurch.org
Mass Schedule Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. (Monday thru Saturday with a Communion Service on Wednesday)
Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30a.m.
Holy Days 8:30 a.m. of Obligation 12 noon
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Monday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Anytime by appointment.
Encountering Christ - Through Word, Liturgy, Charity and Community
FROM the PASTOR’S DESK . . .
Kevin Luksus, M.D., is a Catholic family physician, author, and parish leader with twenty-five years of clinical experience and thirty-five years of experience as a lay minister in both parish and diocesan settings (author's bio, Amazon.com.) I’ve referenced his book (A Shot in the Arm. A Guide to Diagnose and Improving Your Spiritual Health) in one of my Porch Talks. I was looking at a presentation he once gave entitled, “Parish Dynamics.” Dr. Luksus asks why certain parishes seem to be growing, thriving and doing well while others seem to be stagnant or diminishing. He says that these involve processes of spiritual change and conversion. There is a counter dynamic that he calls spiritual resistance that influences a parish community. It can also have an impact on an individual as well. It is this spiritual resistance that I’d like to focus on in this article. There are six types of spiritual resistance that can affect the spiritual growth of an individual. They are:
1. Sin. This would especially include pride, selfishness, and complacency, also
known as sloth.
2. Attachments. Here we’re talking about the sins of greed and gluttony. Do we possess any unhealthy attachments to objects, activities, or persons?
3. Natural resistance to change is about love for things that are familiar. Habits that prevent us from changing. An over concern for safety and security. Rigid thinking.
4. Hang-ups and Disorders have to do with addictions or obsessions. They
involve unhealthy attachments to things or people or activities. (Cont’d on Page 4)
OFFICE of LITURGY and MUSIC
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OFFICE of DISCIPLESHIP and FORMATION
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VIEWING MASS FROM HOME
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS FOR VIEWING THE MASS FROM HOME ARE AVAILABLE BOTH ON TELEVISION AND STREAMING ONLINE:
PARISH OF SAINT MONICA: www.saintmonicachurch.org
EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): See the schedule for broadcast times here, and see this link for the Sunday Mass streamed live online. WPVI TV, Channel 6: Sunday Masses at St. Malachy Parish, Philadelphia are aired every Sunday morning from 5:30 to 6 a.m.
TMIY – THAT MAN IS YOU! CONTINUES IN ITS FIFTH YEAR – “THE FIGHT OF FAITH”.
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers.
The Fight of Faith equips and enables men to engage in the cosmic, spiritual battle raging in our day. Authentic masculine identities will emerge to inspire heroic lives of service to a calling greater than ourselves. The Fight of Faith is uniquely both contemplative and practical.
Examples of this semester’s topics: * A Cause Greater than Yourself; * A Band of Brothers; * The Battle against Lukewarm Christianity; and * The Battle against the Dictatorship of Noise.
Come, join us, even though you have not taken previous sessions. Come as you are. Sessions begin on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 am (doors open at 6am). We will meet at St. Norbert’s Oratory.
For detailed information and registration for this free program go to the parish website @ https://saintmonicachurch.org/that-man-is-you or contact Tom McGurk at 610-213- 8726, or at [email protected].
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT SAINT NORBERT PARISH
Please join Saint Norbert Parish, Paoli, to honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary on 5 First Saturdays of the month at the celebration of Mass and the reception of Holy Communion followed by the Rosary and meditation devotion. Confession is also available.
The 5 First Saturdays at Saint Norbert's are the following: October 2, 2021 7:30 am Mass November 6 7:30 am Mass December 4 7:30 am Mass January 1, 2022 10:00 am Mass February 6 7:30 am Mass For more information contact: Mary Galloway at 610-356-8916/ [email protected] or Maria Pollack 484-888-0837/[email protected]
SAINT MONICA WOMEN’S SOCIETY SAVE THE DATE OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, September 30 We are looking forward to gathering the wonderful women of Saint Monica Parish for the opening meeting of Saint Monica Women's Society on Thursday, September 30th. More details to follow in upcoming bulletins and on our website.
NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
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These have an inordinate power over our lives and decisions. 5. Secular and Cultural Influences. Inordinate attachment to social media plays a big role here. Anxiety and excessive concern about the current state of politics also can fall under this category. 6. Indifference and Apathy. This is another example of sloth. It can also involve the sin of pride. People just don’t want to invest the time and effort into improving their spiritual life. They don't wish to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Or they have an attitude that they are “doing just fine” without any relationship to Christ or God, any church or community. So here’s a question. Take a look at those categories above. Each of us has a personality and a personal spirituality that is negatively affected by at least one of those items. Which one is it for you? Here's the good news: If you’re reading this article, you are already moving in a positive direction by using the Ignatian idea of “being awake.” You have already taken the first step. As a second step, identify which of the items above applies to you. Finally, step three, simply take that in prayer to the Lord. See where the Holy Spirit leads you from there.
Please mark your calendars and Save the Date for Welcome Back Week at Saint Monica’s! Stay tuned! More details to follow!
Save the Date
NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SAINT MONICA'S "MERRY WIDOWS" WELCOME NEW MEMBERS On Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 PM, the "Merry Widows" will gather in the Hagenbach Room in the Parish Center for lunch and a meeting. We warmly welcome members throughout the year and especially now as we begin a new year. Our goals are spiritual, service, and social, and we have something for everyone. If you would like more information or, better yet, want to join us, please call Anne Marie Gallagher (610-644-1375) or Maureen Mulhall (610-644-7794). We would love to have you!
NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE for September 5
DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION
Sunday
Monday
7:00-9:30 pm
Rectory Closed
No Adoration
No Confession
No Rosary Choir Rehearsal
Hagenbach
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 am Confession Church
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Church
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 4:00-4:45pm Confession Church
POOR BOX DONATIONS
During the month of September, all donations to the poor box will be given to the Welcome Center run by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Kensington. Since 2002, the sisters have been assisting immigrants in Philadelphia in the spirit of Saint Joseph, whom the Gospel of Matthew describes as a "just man" filled with compassion. As needs grew, the Welcome Center expanded its space in 2017. The sisters educate immigrants by providing classes in English, citizenship, and computer skills. They also assist families in navigating the social services network and aim to improve their quality of life by helping them to become self-sufficient. The money collected from the Poor Boxes in August was for the benefit of the Great Valley Food Cupboard and amounted to $282.10. God bless you for your continued generosity.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! ABBEYFEST: Faith, Music and Family IS BACK this September! Join us for the all-day music festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 2PM – 10PM (doors open at 12 noon) on the grounds of Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Come join us for this music, family and faith-filled outdoor festival that features bands/Christian artists, mass, confessions and Eucharistic adoration. In addition to music, there will be food, craft vendors/exhibits, and kid activities. There is something for all ages…SO…grab some friends, your family, a blanket…and make a day of it! Our 2021 music line-up features: Matt Maher, The Scally Brothers, We are Messengers, Alverlis, FireHill Worship, and more! Philadelphia’s Archbishop Nelson Perez will also be joining us for the day and will be celebrating Mass at 4pm! More Information and Ticket information can be found at: www.theabbeyfest.com
SAVE THE DATE
Choir Take Off ! First Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Social to Follow
FINANCE COUNCIL
Reverend Charles Zlock (ex officio) Mike Kicak (Chair)
Rob Carden Dan Damstra Lewis Miller Matt Nolan
Amy Snyder-Dobson Alex Weaver
Sharon Welgoss Kolbe Wolfe
PARISH PASTORAL TEAM
Reverend Charles Zlock, M.Div, M.A., M.B.I.S., Pastor
Reverend Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A., Ph.D., Pastoral Assistance
The Norbertines of Daylesford Abbey, Pastoral Assistance
Tom Phillips, Director of Parish Mission Support
Jason Carter, Director of Discipleship & Formation
Meghan Nulty, Associate Director of Discipleship & Formation
Deb Rojas, Director of Liturgy & Music
Catherine H. Levine, Parish Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth P. Tenaglio, Cemetery Administration
Michael J. Wallace, Sr., Director of Facilities Management
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THE SICK AND THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sonia Altirman, Austin Beltrante, Drew Brazer, Elaine Brazer, Ann Brophy, Jay Brubaker, Terri Carson, Peter Cellucci, Molly Chew, Ann Curvan, Louis E. DeLuca, Kate DiPaolo, James DiAntonio, Gavin Duffy, Joseph Erwin, Hal Faulkner, John Fiorillo, Hugh and Helene Gannon, Fran Gentile, Kelly Glacken, Mike Graziano, Karen Hastings, Rita and Cole Hoffard, Natalie Innella, David Jeffers, Clare Johnston, Sophia Kasper Connie Kleckner, Robert Marden, Joanne Marks, Sue McDonnell, Dan McMonigle, Norma Miller, Heather Moore, Dr. Mark Nardone, Rob Niederer, Steve Pannella, Cathy Russell, Juan and Mae Salas, Mary Lu Schweitzer, Mary Simone, Gary Smith, Frank Straup, Chris Wagner, Mildred Walsh
THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may Your Perpetual Light shine upon them. May their souls and
all the souls of the faithful departed through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
H.O.P.E. — HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCIES Leader for this week: Margaret Bellew - 484-580-6644
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MASS INTENTIONS for September 5 – September 12
MASS TIME INTENTION PRESIDER MUSIC MINISTRY
NOTES
5:00 pm People of the Parish Fr. Zlock Cantor Special Collection: Black and Indian Mission
7:30 am + Richard Dressler Fr. Zlock Cantor
9:30 am + Maria Ngoc Anh Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor
11:30 am + John Robinson Fr. Garvey Cantor
Monday, 6th Maria Ronzo Msgr. Cribben
Tuesday, 7th + Thomas DeHaven Fr. Novielli
Wednesday, 8th Communion Service
Thursday, 9th + Larry Norton Fr. Garvey
Friday, 10th + Maria Ngoc Anh Fr. McCabe
Saturday, 11th + Michael Mulhall Fr. Antonucci
5:00 pm + Sadie and Nick Borzillo Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor
7:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Avicolli Cantor
9:30 am + Maria Ngoc Anh Fr. Zlock Cantor
11:30 am + Richard and Joan Bergan Fr. Zlock Cantor
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