St. Cornelius S U N D A Y B U L L E T I N July 28, 2019

Business Manager: David Bauer Pastoral & Administrative Assistant: Marie McGuigan Office Manager: Douglas Kitson Parish Religious Education Program: Jennifer Swetland Director of Music: Margie Melchiore

St. Cornelius Catholic School Robert Touey, Principal

Phone: (610) 459-8663 Website: www.scornelius.org

St. Cornelius Parish Summer Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 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 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm • Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LiveStream www.livestream.com/saintcornelius

Lisa Daughen, Chairperson Agnes Arkus Kathy Carney

Chris Fahey Franca Felcher Kevin Hicks

Peter Kosciewicz Len Leschinsky

Jon Lippard

Joanne Morris Craig Sanders

Parish Council Members

Deacons: • Harry Morris • John Todor • Richard Wirth

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

A sk and you will receive; seek and you will find;

knock and the door will be opened to you.

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Preparing this column in the teeth of the oppressive heat wave we’ve all experienced has led me to reflect on what we take for granted and what effect the ordinary circumstances of life can have on our spirit and our body. At the height of the heat wave, I seem to spend most of the time inside hiding from the heat. For most of us, things seem to slow down in the summer months. This is a sort of biological necessity; we may not be able to do what we want to do because of the season of the year. The slower pace of things can be a spiritual benefit in that we may be more disposed to engage in reflection, pick up a book or even do some writing on your own. Last week we heard the story of Martha and Mary and the importance of con-templation and reflection. This week, as we hear from the Abraham cycle and Jesus’ continuing journey as well, we are given a twofold lesson on generosity and prayer; God’s generosity and our need for generosity and prayer. The great prayer of discipleship is given to us this week. Did you ever stop to reflect on the lan-guage the Church uses in the Liturgy to introduce the Lord’s Prayer? At the Savior’s command and formed by Divine teaching, we dare to say… (Emphasis mine) Why do we dare to say? If you dare to say some-thing or dare to do something the saying or the doing evidently involves a risk. What risk is there in praying the Lord’s prayer? Plenty, if you take it seriously. St. Teresa of Avila said that she had trouble getting past the first two words, so tremendously signif-icant are they. With them we immediately place ourselves in a relationship with God. The identity of Father in the culture of Jesus’ day was not a Disney Daddy who makes all things wonderful. He was a figure to be revered and obeyed; close to his children and their protector and never to be taken for granted. The Father’s name is hallowed, holy. The sacred name of God is to be honored in our spoken and written words. God’s name sadly is all too often used as an exclamation to indicate surprise, frustration, or even anger. Jews have such reverence for God’s name that they never use it in either written or spoken form. They employ all sorts of circumlocutions to refer to God but do not use the name of God because they recognize its sanctity We pray for God’s Kingdom to come and that God’s will be done here as it in in heaven. The King-dom is already here but not yet fully formed. As disciples we are charged to continue to collaborate with the Grace of the Spirit and the teaching of the Gospel to show the Kingdom more clearly in our world; a world that in so many ways is more concerned about “Things-doms” than Kingdoms. As far as God’s will being done here as in heaven; how is God’s will done in heaven? It is done perfectly. How is God’s will done here? How is God’s will accomplished in and through your life? There’s a source of reflection. Like all children who go to their father, we go to ours with our needs – our daily bread and for-giveness. The bread is clearly an intentional connection with the Eucharist; that food which nourishes and strengthens. The forgiveness is nuanced. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. We want God to treat us as we treat others. We are asking that God forgive us our sins as we forgive others. But what if we are not forgiving of others? In effect we are giving God permission not to forgive us; actually, we are asking God not to forgive us. In the prayer we are asking God to be God and at the same time we are being reminded that God is calling us to be like God. God is going to be God; there is no option. However, we do have an option, we can say no. And sadly, sometimes we do. By the time you are reading this the temperatures will have dropped and we will all probably feel a wee bit better not dealing with the burden and cost, personal and pecuniary, of the excessive temperatures. The cost of Discipleship, however, remains, in season and out. The next time when you prayer the Lord’s prayer, try to remember and understand more clearly with whom you are speaking and what you are saying. Faithfully, Msgr. Diamond

SOCIAL SERVICES

Our daughter Grace is our angel. Grace has been at St. Ed-mond’s Home for Children since she was 3 years old, and it’s really been a blessing to our family. They have a very caring and spiritual world where they take care of God’s most fragile children. The children at St. Edmond’s are severely mentally and physically handicapped. Our Grace is also blind, so there are a multitude of different disabilities that these children have. Grace receives around-the-clock care which has not only saved her life many times, but also helped her grow up to be the per-son she is today. Grace wasn’t expected to live very long and here she is almost 24 years old. She’s able to talk and walk and do much more than was ever expected. That’s really because of the love and care that they provide at St. Edmond’s. St. Ed-mond’s has been the ultimate place to take care of Grace and has enabled our family to grow spiritually, accept the trials and tribulations of life, and to do our best as a unit. St. Edmond’s is a wonderful example of the many programs and facilities that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has through the Catholic Social Services programs that help the less fortunate in our society. St Edmond’s is carrying out the mission of what Jesus taught us: to care for those in need. These programs would not be possible without the support of the Catholic Charities Appeal.

Gerald, parent, St. Edmond’s Home for Children WOMEN OF HOPE IS PART OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES. THEY RESPOND TO THE GROWING PROBLEM OF HOMELESS WOMEN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. TODAY, 46 WOMEN RESIDE AT TWO FACILITIES LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA

WAYS TO GIVE The Catholic Charities Appeal is recognized as a non-profit institution. As such, all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. It has its own Employer Identification Number (EIN) and receives a separate financial audit. Be-sides gifts of cash, donors to the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal may contribute in many other ways, each offering tax advantages according to their circumstances: For more information about any of the ways you can support the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal, please call The Catho-lic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia at 215.587.5650 or email cca@catholicfoundationphila.org.

• Pledge Gift • Gifts of Cash

• Matching Gifts • Electronic Fund

• Transfer (EFT) • Gifts of Security

• Planned Gifts

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Beneficiary Highlight

This week our featured beneficiary is Women of Hope in Philadelphia:

Women Of Hope is part of Catholic Social Services housing and homeless services. They respond to the growing prob-lem of homeless women with mental illness. Today 46 women reside at two facilities located in Philadelphia.

"A friend of mine told me about Women Of Hope, and it truly changed my life. At Women Of Hope, they provide for us- they give us everything we need and it's wonderful! I've

never been in a safe haven before and it's an amazing feeling to have a roof over my head and not worry about being on the streets. I receive three meals a day, clothing,

job training, and so much more." Anije, resident, Women Of Hope

Because of donations to the CCA homeless, women are given a safe place to live while being provided the Specialized care that they need.

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Coffee The St. Cornelius Council of the Knights of Columbus will be host-ing its monthly coffee reception after the 11:00 Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Our next coffee reception is the weekend of August 4. Nick Cappelli of Pronto Catering is again supplying us with the caffeine, cocoa and tea. We request your participation by bringing a dozen or so baked goods for all parishion-ers to share and enjoy. Also, please use disposable containers for easier clean up. See you there!

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3rd Sunday Parish Rosary All parishioners are invited to participate in the 3rd Sunday parish rosary, recited after the 11:00 am Mass on every 3rd Sunday in the year. Join us after the 11:00 AM Mass, August 18th recite the Rosary with your fellow parishioners.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Parish Holy Hour

Tuesday, August 13th 7:00 pm

Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of love shall be at the center of the life of the

people of God so that through all the manifestations of worship due him shall be given back ‘love for love’ and truly become the life of our souls. (Pope John Paul II)

Our hour together in prayer will be guided by the following form.

7 pm - Opening Hymn and Exposition Reading Hymn Short Homily Private meditation - Bible readings encouraged

7:35 pm - Rosary 7:55 pm - Benediction Recessional Hymn

Please join us sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Welcome to the Parish! Ryan Shields

Summer 2019 Dear St. Cornelius Church Thank you for St. Cornelius’ generous gift on June 9, 2019, of $95.00 to Kennett Area Community Services. We thank you and your parishioners for conducting a Food Drive/Fund Drive on our behalf. Your food drive collected 2,212 pounds of food and $95.00 in donation. Your willingness to help provide individuals and families with the basic necessities of food and shelter makes all the difference for our community. Because of you… 395 families receive food through the Food Cupboard each month. Because of you… KACS has intervened to help 1,200 individuals in financial crisis this past year to prevent eviction or utility shut off. Because of you… 45 households who have experienced homelessness over the past six months have secured permanent housing and found support from a community that cares. Now, more than ever, your support of KACS is invaluable. Thank you for all you do for the local families. You truly embody our mission of Serving People in Their Time of Need. Yours in service, Melanie Weiler Executive Director

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The Ministry of Consolation A St. Cornelius community response to the needs of people grieving the death of a significant per-son/persons in their lives. The ministry honors the words and example of the Lord Jesus:

"Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be con-soled" (Matthew 5:4). A team of three trained St. Cornelius church members are the facilitators for the consolation minis-try. The next session will be August 17, 2019. Open Consolation Sessions will be held in the Bethany Room of the Church the third Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Please con-tact Joan Holliday at (610) 717-2180.

Helping Hands and Hearts

This ministry offers temporary help (meals, home visits, light cleaning, laun-

dry, 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 (484) 732-8842.

The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibilities. So, if you are away on a Sunday, ENJOY; but remember YOUR church.

July 21, 2019 $16,504 Thank you for your generous support.

Eucharistic Adoration Each time we look at The Most Blessed Sacra-ment, our place in Heaven is raised forever. (Revealed by Our Lord to St. Gertrude The Great) We look at the Body and Blood of Jesus at eve-ry consecration during mass. We also have the opportunity to adore Our Lord during Adoration, every Monday and Friday in our chapel. Are we making the most of this won-derful gift from Our Lord? Please sign up for once a week, once every other week, once a month or whatever fits your schedule. Call us to schedule a time. Please call Sue Miller, 484-480-5882, or Toni Moyer, 484-840-0552 to become an Adorer.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, I ADORE YOU IN THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT!

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forthe2019-2020schoolyear!

At St. Cornelius, our students are encouraged to be active in their faith and to be inquisitive learners. All students have Chromebooks or Apple devices for use within their classes; in addition, we offer Ad-vanced. Math, Spanish, Art, Music P.E. & Before/After Care for all grades. Space is available in our full/half day PK3, PK4 and full day Kindergarten programs, and Grades 1-8. Call the school at (610) 459-8663 to schedule a tour or for more infor-mation.

Moreinformationcanbefoundonourwebsiteatwww.scornelius.org

Family Promise Volunteers Help Homeless Families

“For there will never cease to be poor in the land. There-fore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to

your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11

St. Cornelius volunteers care for homeless families through the Family Promise ministry in southern Chester County. Our volunteers spend time with the most vulner-able in our neighboring community and testify to growing in Christ-like compassion through this outreach ministry. Our next week to serve is this week, July 28th through August 4th. We warmly welcome new volunteers and if you can’t volunteer, we would appre-ciate donations to support the food purchases for the meals that we pre-pare when we have our time to volun-teer. To sign-up to volunteer or con-tribute contact Kathy Silvon at msil-von@aol.com or call 484-720-8214

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Fr. Joseph Coffey (Chaplain) STC Daniel Concepcion

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

SSGT Michael DiVernieri Cadet Emily Fanning LCpl. Eric Gardner

Capt. Matthew Gibbons Ens Patrick Gibbons

Ens John Paul Gibbons 1st Lt. Juan Miguel Gonzalez

Capt. Rachel Gonzalez SPC Logan Hannum

Devin J. Hunt PO1 Nathan R. Keller

Capt. Daniel Kohli 1st Lt Chris Love

1st Lt. Megan Love Alexander Marlow

LT Daniel McCadden CSM Sean McGlensey

Capt. Jonathan McGrath LTJG

Molly K. McGuckin LT Ryan A. McGuckin

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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 SPC4 Brennan Sullivan

Cpl Mark Truex Lt. Christopher Vish

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

Baptized in Christ Felicity Gemma Seidenberg

Child of Matthew and Perpetua (Faia) Seidenberg Let us pray for our newly baptized Christian.

WEDDING MINISTRY

We are looking for volunteers to help with wedding rehearsals and/or weddings. Rehearsals are held on Thursday 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 per-form the ministry of altar server just like we do for funerals. Training will be provided and a schedule set up for coverage of rehearsals and weddings. Please call the Parish Life Center to volunteer at (610) 459-2502.

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Parish Life Center Summer Hours

Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Faith & Family Night Sunday, August 11th

6:00pm Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, PA

Come together with Saint Cornelius Church for an uplifting night at Talen Energy Stadium as the Philadelphia Union take on the Houston Dynamo. Cheer on the Union in an awesome soccer match! Stick around postgame for a special player meet and greet and Union Defender Ray Gaddis and others speak about their faith and it's role in their lives If you’d like to attend, please contact David Bauer at the PLC (610) 459-2502 by August 7th. With a group of ten or more St. Cornelius can receive additional savings. Ticket prices range from $24.00 - $32.00 See the Groupmatics link for St. Cornelius below for more information.

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July 27 & July 28 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

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

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August 3 & August 4 Saturday

5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday

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PILGRIM STATUE 7 - 28 - 19 Jean Wysocki 8 - 4 - 19 Kathy Howley 8 - 11 - 19 Chris & Tom Weber

Call Cecille at (610) 361-8899 for more information.

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

Gregory Varacchi, Michael McKinnen, Jeanne Kitson, Connie Carney, Rob Kenney, Kelly Kenney, Eugene Monaco, Susan Meyers, Luke Post, Matthew Hess, Gary Hampton, Ed-win Schuller, Jim Buckley, Jerome Lienhard, Thomas Yerger, Mary Rose Salisbury, Margery Butler, Charlotte Kensicki, Jim Barr, Mary Geary, Jerome Lichard, Lisa Winkleblech, Aaron Winkleblech, Patricia Butler, Mi-chael Leavy Bob Post, Mary Ann Holt, Joseph Spetzer, III , Jennifer Carson, Christine Cavaliere, Margie Thiv-ierge, Janet Kuders, Denise Neils, John Diaz, Baby, Glo-ria Carroll, Trish Churchill, Carol Lyon, Elizabeth Haley, Mark Robuck, Dick Arthur, Frank Bern, Peg Camero, Luke Sneed, Rich Pesce, Amy Tucker, Charles Grasty, Bob Frick, Hillary Hopkins, Gregg Afflerbach, Robert Lott, Joel Ziff, Lynnane Smith, Joe Smith, Bertha Bow-man, William Grant, Francis Grant, Mary Ann Croce, Joanne Gillease, Patricia Stevenson, Marie Ouly, Peter LaCrosse, Charles Quinn, Jean Pesce, Elizabeth Kephart, Theresa Briglia, Jean Hackett, Art Hindle, Bernice Hin-dle, Don Masse, Ellen & Frank Ward, Thomas Small, Vicki Wojdak, Todd Morris, Olga Bianco, Matthew Duffy, Ally Hampton, Hope Huber, Karen Jackson, Su-san Springman, Christine Cavalieri, Noreen Decenzi, Catherine Peronace, Joel Rivera, Holly Hampton, Holly Kahles, Joan Eaves, Thama Unger, Barry Ludwig, Bon-nie Lou Ludwig, Manalo Bhena, Sandy Schindler, Kathy Menditto, Brittany Lott, Andrea Bateman, Betty Zeller, Joseph Williamson, Joe Greim, Elena Williamson, Rob Downey, John Cairo, Jake Powers, Theresa Ryckman, Andrea Carney, Regina Wise, Parker Jensen, Ed Shell, Virginia Piergiovanni

Monsignor’s Weekly Thursday Email Msgr. Diamond’s weekly Thursday Email has become a popular weekly news letter for our parishioners. Current-ly there are over 768 people who receive his email each Thursday afternoon. If you would like to be on our distri-bution list, please call the office at (610) 459-2502 or send your request to be added to our email address at (Stcorn1@comcast.net). Many of our parishioners enjoy receiving these emails and staying up-to-date on the go-ings on of St. Cornelius Church.

Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil / Sunday Mass Reading

Intention: Missa pro populo (Mass for the people) Reading: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

Monday 7:30 AM St. Martha

Intention: Thomas McDougal Reading: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23 or Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Tuesday 7:30 AM St. Peter Chrysologus

Intention: Deana Eckman Reading: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday 7:30 AM St. Ignatius of Loyola

Intention: Samantha Josephson Reading: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46

Thursday 7:30 AM St. Alphonsus Liguori

Intention: Luciano Zompa Reading: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53

Friday 7:30 AM St. Eusebius of Vercelli St. Peter Julian Eymard

Intention: Heather Lauren Smith Reading: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58

TABERNACLE CANDLES In loving memory of Heather Lauren Smith, Req. by her family 1st Anniversary, in loving memory of Herb Smith Req. by his family

Sunday Mass Intentions (Week of July 28 - August 2)

7:30 AM Thomas McDougal 9:00 AM Jeffery Melasecca 11:00 AM 1st Anniversary Herb Smith 5:00 PM Martin Mortimer

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Holistic Health Ministry On request, Faith Community Nurses are making home visits to families who may be experiencing medical or social difficulties. The nurses confiden-

tially address 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 par-ish or beyond who would benefit from these services, please email: stcfcn@gmail.com. Contact person is Joan Holliday, RN/FCN at (610) 717-2180.

FUNERAL MINISTRY Funeral Ministry is a parish organization that provides volun-teers to assist with the celebration of the funeral liturgy. Have you ever wanted to be an altar server? This could be your opportunity. Funerals are generally celebrated at 10 am; so if you have the occasional morning available, we could use your help. Training will be provided! Please call the Parish Life Cen-ter at 610-459-2502 to volunteer.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE

ENCOUNTER You don't need a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend… You DESERVE a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

You make the time to learn new skills to improve your career and work opportunities, right? Why not make the time to improve what’s most important in your life- your relationship with your Spouse! One weekend can truly change your life! The next weekends in the Philadelphia Area will be Oct 18-20 and Nov. 22-24 at Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. For more information or to register, go to

www.wwme-philly.org or call (610) 449-1859

Prayer Shawl Ministry… Come, Join US! Did you know that each baby baptized at St Cornelius receives a hand-made blanket made by our Prayer Shawl Ministry? You are welcome to join us in this rewarding ministry.

1st and 3rd Monday of each month 1:30pm to 3:30pm

We find ourselves in need of white acrylic yarn or funding to help continue this wonderful ministry. Please prayerfully con-sider donating to our ministry or purchasing a “Pound of Love” or “Caron Pound” of white acrylic yarn. We will have a basket set up in the Bethany Room for your donations, or you are wel-come to drop off any yarn donations to the Parish Life Center. Donations are be greatly appreciated. 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) 299-9694.

55thClass Reunion Luncheon! Archbishop Prendergast Class of 1964

Sunday October 13th, Springfield Country Club

Springfield, PA, 1PM- 5PM Email PrendergastHS1964@gmail.com

with your contact information, Or FaceBook: Bonner - Prendie class of 1964

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 Mi-chael or Rosemary Gidlewski for more information (484) 429-1556.

Elementary Students Grades 2 - 7

RECEIVE A $750.00 TUITION GRANT WHEN YOU TRANSER

Our admissions department is happy to announce a new Bishop

Tuition Transfer Grant program available to hundreds of families with

elementary-aged students.

New, eligible applicants from non-Catholic schools will receive a

$500.00 tuition grant upon admission their first year. Students who

maintain attendance will receive an additional $250.00 off their

second year of tuition.

To learn more and apply, contact our admissions department today:

Ms.Ann-MarieSmithSt.CorneliusSchool(610)459-8663

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You can contact Mrs. Swetland at StCornPREP@gmail.com or by calling

Community Building A comprehensive list of ideas for community-building activ-ities has been generated. Please continue to send your thoughts to:

ttlscornelius@gmail.com.

Parish

The Summer Reading 2019-2020, which includes math packets for some grades, is posted on the homepage of the school’s website. For students in 6th-8th grade, an update will be available soon confirming the selected books and pro-jects. The link to the Summer Reading

document can be found by going to the school webpage at https://scornelius.org and scrolling down to the link titled Summer Reading 2019 - 2020.

Saint Cornelius School is an essential part of our parish community, empowering our

students to develop spiritually, academically, physically, and morally as responsible

stewards of God’s creation. Living and learning the mission of Christ.

Important Date: August 12, 2019 - Flocco Shoe Sale, Uniform Exchange, and Stationery Sale. Stephanie Tomlinson is leading the Uniform Exchange. If anyone has items to donate, please reach out to Stephanie at sskesterson@aol.com to arrange a pick up/drop off.

PREP Registration continues for the 2019-2020 school year. 1st - 7th grade classes will be offered on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Registration forms can be found at www.saintcornelius.org under the PREP section, by stopping in the Parish Life Cen-ter Office, or by emailing Jennifer Swetland at StCorn-PREP@gmail.com. Children's Liturgy of the Word and SCOOP will re-sume once again in September. Please have a safe and relaxing summer.

We are in need of more Catechists and Aides for the 2019-2020 school year. You must be a faithful Catholic and pass security clearances. The faith formation office will offer as much guidance and support as you need as you take on a re-warding role helping to form our chil-dren. Please contact Jennifer Swetland at StCornPREP@gmail.com or (610) 459-2502 if you are interested in teaching our faith to the children of our parish.

KEEP CALM

AND BE A

CATECHIST

St. Ignatius of Loyola Feast Day: August 31

Born in his family's ancestral Basque cas-tle, Inigo Lopez de Loyola was a page in Castile and a soldier wounded in battle before he experienced a personal conver-sion that has had profound consequences

for the church ever since. While convalescing, he read about Christ and the saints, made a long retreat at Manresa and journeyed to Jerusalem. He studied for 10 years in Bar-celona and Paris, where he became Ignatius and was the center of a group of like-minded men. They founded the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, to be active missionaries and meet the challenges of the Reformation. Ignatius, superior general of the new order also wqrote "spiritual Exercises" which is still a popular guide. He is the patron saint of re-treats and soldiers.

It was great meeting the families who came to the principal meet and greet last week. Thank you for mak-ing me feel so welcome at St. Cornelius. The faculty and staff are working hard preparing the building for the 2019-20 school year. The plans for the middle school Leadership Academy are coming togeth-er. Do not hesitate to contact me over the summer to dis-cuss the coming school year. God Bless, Mr. Touey

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Providing Insurance andFinancial ServicesRoutes 1 & 202

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• Wills & Estates • Elder Law

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ROUTE 202 1/4 MI. S. OF ROUTE 1

459-9064511490 St Cornelius Church (A)

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331 Wilmington Pike, Suite 5Glen Mills, PA 610-358-0600

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112 S. High StreetWest Chester, PA 19382

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Our Annual School Drive will benefit two very needy schools this year:

Blessed Virgin Mary School (BVM) 1101 Main Street, Darby

AND St. Gaberiel’s

2917 Dickinson St., Philadelphia Collections will be held before and after Masses on:

August 10 & 11 and 17 & 18! (Please bring donations to the Parish Life Center.)

St. Cornelius has always been very generous and both schools are very grateful!

Suggested school supplies:

Please feel free to donate a gift card to Walmart, Target or Staples. NOTE: If you can help collect, sort or deliver, please call: Jean Burke (610) 347-0170 or Nancy Todor (610) 558-1566.

Thank you so much & may God bless you for your effort.

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▪ Magic markers ▪ Loose Leaf

▪ Scotch tape ▪ Glue sticks ▪ Flash drives

▪ Crayons ▪ Scissors

▪ Kleenex boxes ▪ Copy books

▪ Highlighters ▪ Staples ▪ Staplers ▪ Rulers

▪ Copy paper ▪ Wipes

▪ Index cards