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St. Robert Bellarmine Parish April 16th, 2017 Easter Sunday
856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org
Phone:215.343.0315 Fax:215.343.8592
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Matthew K. Biedrzycki Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mr. Kevin Lutz Sunday Ministry Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Edisson Urrego Mrs. Mary Landry Transitional Deacon Business Manager Mr. James Crumlish Mrs. Barbara Palo Facilities Supervisor Director of Teen Ministry Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey - Par ish Secretary - [email protected]
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of
Cathy Swider
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 8:00 P.M. - Easter Vigil Mass SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 9:00 A.M. - David Messina TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Bill & Dorothy Thorton WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Living & Deceased Members of the Schena Family THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Parishioners FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Joan Leimer SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 9:00 A.M.– Emily & Edward Fitzgerald 5:00 P.M. - Raymond Riendeau SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Living & Deceased Members of the Conte & Crisafulli Families 9:00 A.M. - Angelo Cresenzo, Sr ~10th Anniversary 11:00 A.M. - The Living & Deceased Members of the Garbarino & Giannini Families
Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Pat Ganther Bill Zarkowski Kevin Christopher Fox Diane Barbier Marissa Nero Andreas Shaftacolas Margaret Kaiser Dolores McGrath Joe Ankenbrand Jared Callan Theresa Beisel Alex DiStefano Scott Molle Frank Wagner Margaret Prendergast Mia Reinheimer Sherry Burke Justin Richetti Elena Sestito Derek Burgard Baby Landon Gavio Jean Dixon Robert Gartner Alexis Schirling Vicki Mazzocca Dominic Visco Susan Gregory Mike Fitzpatrick Michael McBride Norah Claire Mason Taylor Schmidt Margaret Cunnane Wally Brandt Robert Rice Patricia Wendte Caitlin Thomas Nora Finello Peter McDevitt Barbara Damjanovic Doris Kelly Brent Belli Kia Handly Vincent Mullen Joan McMahon Mariono DiRocco Mia Reinheimer Leona Finney Mary Farano Arlene Sirow Susan Schneider Baby Carter Watson Bill Lynch Leslie Crum Marie McBride Carol Max Alice Burgoyne Tague
In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all names will appear for 30 days and then will be automatically taken off. We are happy to keep a name on the list, just call the
parish office or email [email protected].
CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE ( 4/22/17 & 4/23/17)
5:00 PM Msgr . Beisel Cantor
7:00 AM Msgr . Beisel
9:00 AM Fr . Cornely Cantor
11:00 AM Msgr . Beisel Cantor
Subject to change without notice
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The parish office will be closed on Monday April 17. We will reopen on Tuesday
April18.
NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On Monday, April 17 there will not be Eucharistic Adoration. It will resume on Monday, April 24, 2017.
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Dear Friends,
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. (Psalm 118)
May the blessings of this Easter Day and Season be yours in abundance! Today we followed Mary of Magdala, Peter and John to the tomb where they found the stone rolled away. Sharing their amazement, we too, in faith, find that the tomb is empty. That empty tomb stands as THE everlasting sign of hope - hope for a world free from fear, free from sin and free from death. We share in this freedom through the sacrament of Baptism. Today we renewed our baptismal promises by which we rejected Satan and all his works. At the same time we made our profession of faith in our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In doing this we were once again breathing the newness of life and love into our hearts and souls this Easter.
It is so good to be able to welcome so many families gathered today to commemorate this celebration of life and resurrection. For this is the feast of faith and family. We celebrate with our natural family as well as with our family born by the common waters of baptism. Your presence here today was a source of encouragement to the parish family of Saint Robert’s and we hope to see you here each Sunday as we share in the continuous joy of the resurrection!
Today we also rejoice with BUNNY SCHOENECK who is now one with us through her Baptism and her reception of the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil last evening. We congratulate Bunny and her sponsor Barbara Visco who assisted her on this sacred step in her journey of faith. We also look forward to receiving into Full Communion in the Catholic Church on April 23rd at the 11 AM Mass: DEVON KOHLER and MICHAEL RONN. At that time they will make their Profession of Faith and receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. We congratulate them and their sponsors, Joseph Tate and Maureen Ronn and their families who have participated in their acceptance into our community of faith. I also take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Joan Fitzpatrick and the RCIA team (Father Biedrzycki, Deacon George, Donna Heeney and Dot Lange) who gave so much of their time to share, teach and witness to the faith in this special process of welcoming new members to the Church. If anyone is interested in becoming a Catholic, either by baptism or a profession of faith, please contact Joan Fitzpatrick, our Director of Adult Faith Formation at the parish office 215.343.0315 for more information.
And so we gather to share with one another the message of hope that our faith in the Risen Lord assures. It is at this feast that together we join our hands and hearts to proclaim that in death there is ultimate victory because of Jesus. Today, we join in the universal proclamation of the victory of eternal life over natural death. It is in Jesus that the world of nature has been expanded to include the world and promise of the divine. Jesus came and gave us a share in His victory over sin and death!
Let us use the next fifty days of the Easter season to meditate on the great victory of Jesus and our participation in its promise. Let us take the time each day of the Easter season to proclaim in word and deed that Jesus is alive and He lives in us! Come, share with us weekly the joys of our new life in Christ!
May Saint Robert Bellarmine intercede for all of us, his brothers and sisters united in faith, hope and love.
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OUR WEEKLY FACILITY SCHEDULE: Sun Apr 16, 2017 MMH Not Availble during Holy Week Easter Sunday Mon Apr 17, 2017 Parish Office Closed 9:30am Adoration 3pm Chaplet of the Devine Mercy - Chapel Tue Apr 18, 2017 6pm CYO Volleyball 7pm Oktoberfest Chair meeting 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - Family Room Wed Apr 19, 2017 8am SJR GYM in Msgr Marley Hall 6pm CYO Volleyball—Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Choir in Sch Dinning Hall Thu Apr 20, 2017 8am SJR GYM in Msgr Marley Hall 7pm Mom's Prayer Group in Chapel 7pm St Vincent de Paul in PC Conference Room Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:30am K of C dinner set up and food prep Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:45am Men's Prayer Group - PC Lounge 3:30pm Confessions 6:30pm K of C Dinner/Dance- Msgr Marley Hall
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM On December 31, 2014, 23 pieces of Pennsylvania State legislation were enacted that impact the way we prevent and report child abuse. As a result, all people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:
CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse
Clearance Check Federal History Fingerprint Clearance ~ ONLY if
you lived outside of PA within the last 10 years Go to childyouthprotection.org
select Staff & Volunteers, then select Checks & Clearances
*** Must be renewed every 5 years *** Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers
Go to childyouthprotection.org select Staff & Volunteers,
then select Information for Volunteers TRAINING: Safe Environment Training Technology Addendum Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form
Go to childyouthprotection.org select Staff & Volunteers,
then select Required Training
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA - The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited each Monday, at 3:00 PM, during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It was given to us by Our Lord through St. Maria Faustina. Many graces are attached to its recitation. If you are not familiar with the prayers, there are pamphlets located in the Narthex explaining the simple prayer order using rosary beads. The chaplet can be recited anytime, but the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a novena, especially on the nine days starting on Good Friday and ending on the Saturday before the Feast of Mercy (the 2nd Sunday of Easter). Jesus promised, “By this Novena (of Chaplets) I will grant every possible grace to souls”. Confession and the reception of the Eucharist are a prerequisite.
7TH ANNUAL R.A.C.E ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN...On-line registration is now open and can be accessed by clicking the RACE logo on the front page of our school website: www.stjstr.org. Please register each family member for either the 5K run, 2 mile walk or 1K kids run. Each adult & child running/walking must have a separate completed registration.
The RACE will include entertainment, food, age group awards, and prizes. The first 400 runners/walkers will receive a t-shirt. We hope many parish families will register and enjoy a truly wonderful evening of family fun. HEALING MASS - The Mass of
the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at our 11 AM Mass on Sunday April 30th. If you wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office at 215.343.0315or complete this form and place it in the collection basket. Extra forms are located in the back of church:
PLEASE RETURN BY April 26, 2017 I am interested in receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, April 30th at the 11:00 A.M. Mass. Please place in collection basket or return to parish office.
Name:
50th Year Reunion for the IHM School in Andorra, Phila, class of 1967 will be held at the Great Ameri-can Pub, 123 Fayette Street, Con-shohocken, PA 19428 on Saturday
September 30 from 6-9pm. If you were a member of the Class of 1967 please contact [email protected] and leave your information or call Donah at 215.646.4572.
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ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433
CALENDAR: APRIL Mon 17th No Class-- Easter Holiday Mon 24th Class Sun 30th Closing Mass and Awards Ceremony 9:00 AM Mass
INCOMING 1ST GRADE & NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION
Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 in school. Families registering for the Fall Session, September 2017 will have 2 opportunities for PREP classes. The traditional class will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. The Family option will be held once a month on Sunday after the 9:00 Mass. Please see the explanation of this program below. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney by email [email protected] or call 215-343-9433. OPTIONS FOR PREP CLASSES FOR FALL 2017
NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES Starting in September of 2017, we will offer 2 options for PREP classes. 1st Option— Traditional PREP Classes....Your child would attend class each Monday afternoon from 5:00 to 6:15 PM from September to May. Included in this program is attendance at one family gathering and one spiritual gathering. Registration will take place in May. 2nd Option— Family Program....Your child and at least one parent would attend a Family session once a month from October to May. Your family would attend the 9:00 AM Mass and then come over to school for the session. The children will go to grade appropriate classes while the parents will learn about the same subject the children are in their class. Since there are 3 chapters in each unit, you would complete the remaining chapters with your child. Online support is also available.
Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org
FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER
SUMMER UNIFORMS: Another sign of spr ing! The children may begin wearing their summer uniforms when they return from Easter vacation. These uniforms are optional: School embroidered golf shirt, khaki shorts, white crew socks and white, low-cut sneakers. HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS:
Recycling Challenge – In honor of Earth Day we will be collecting your old papers to recycle on Friday, April 21. At the same time we will be doing a clothing drive. Please gather any gently used clothing, accessories, linens, house hold items and toys (must fit in a small box) you are willing to part with. All paper and donations must be dropped at school on Friday by 8:30 am.
Home and School Executive Board elections will take place at our last HSA meeting on April 26. Please take a minute to fill out a nomination form (see last week’s e-communications) and suggest someone or yourself. Please return the form no later than Friday, April 14.
PHILLIES DRESS DOWN DAY & LUNCH: We will celebrate the beginning of another baseball season with a Phillies Dress Down Day – and ballpark lunch – on Tuesday, April 18th. Everyone may wear Phillies gear or colors. In addition, the children will receive a free hot dog and snack for lunch courtesy of the Home and School.
From St. Joseph/St. Robert School:
5K TRAINING RUNS WEDNESDAYS Never run a 5K before or have you run many? Please consider joining our training runs! Training will be held every Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM. Training will include running or walking the course. The group will begin from St. Robert Bellarmine Church parking lot. All levels of runner/walker are encouraged to join the training. No individual will be left behind! It is a great way to kick off a healthy new year! For questions, call Bob Williamson at 215.896.5180 or email [email protected].
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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–[email protected])● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program
Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia!!
The teen ministry wishes you a happy, holy and blessed Easter!
ABBEYFEST Update - Tickets for this years event on September 19th are available at a 40% reduction until April 17th. Go to the Abbeyfest.com for more information and to purchase your tickets. This event is a wonderful day outdoors for all ages with games, vendors, tours of Daylesford Abbey, confession, Mass and Adoration. Don't miss it!!
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COMING THIS MAY!
This is an 8 week Bible Study for new as well those who
have attended our studies before. Follow Me offers us
an opportunity to have a personal encounter with Christ
through the Gospel of John.
“I was blown away by the insights that were uncovered in
John’s Gospel...Dr. Sri is just brilliant.” —Allen
Dates: Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 and
June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Time: 7:00—8:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room
Registration forms will be in the Narthex and on the website. The cost is $22.00. Please register no later
than April 30 so we can be sure to have enough materials—thank you!
THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE;
LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!
Risen Lord, you break the chains of death with your
Resurrection. All creation exults over our Salvation!
We give thanks and praise to the heavenly Father, who
sent you, our Savior and Redeemer.
Every Easter we renew our baptismal promises as we are bathed in
the light of the Resurrection. May the new water and light of Easter
shine through our words and actions. In what new way might we strive
to be more fervent witnesses of our Catholic faith?
The Women at the Tomb by Fra Angelica
Bereavement Support Group
Join us for this opportunity to share
and pray together, supporting one
another in our time of grief.
Tuesday, April 25 @ 9:45—10:45 AM OR
Wednesday, May 3 @ 7:00—8:00 PM
“Striving to Live the Resurrection”
Please RSVP to Joan Fitzpatrick if you would like to
attend: [email protected] OR 215.343.0315.
Mass for the Anointing of the Sick
Sunday, April 30, 2017
11:00 A.M.
The Sacrament of the Sick is
celebrated within Mass for all
who need the healing touch of
the Lord. There will pews reserved in the front of
church for you and whoever comes with you. We have
plenty of space for wheelchairs.
See the form in the bulletin, page 9.
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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS : Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN PLEASE PRAY FOR: US Navy: Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra Joshua Velas US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Robert F. Leimer Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Ryan T. Krawczyk Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan Paul Glemser William Hanna US Coast Guard: Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Anthony Taylor Mark Piccirelli Michael Malandra Lisa Ann Burgy Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook
ST. ROBERT’S CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm in St. Robert Family Room (new location) to give thanks and praise to God for all our many blessings. This Meeting is open to everyone in the Parish, new members are welcome!
RESPECT LIFE - The real question today is not when human life begins, but what is the value of human life? When people devalue any one Life, they devalue all Life. If you believe Life is sacred, you must also believe unnecessary killing is sacrilege. Pray/work to stop the pro-death forces.
BABY’S BREATH Warminster Corporate Center
65 W. Street Rd. Bldg. B-203 Warm., PA 18974 215/ 442-0442 HOURS: Monday: 1 to 3:30 pm & 4:30 to 7pm Wednesday: 1 to 3:30 pm Friday: 9:30am to 12 noon
(Other times available by appointment) We supply hope for mothers/fathers/families in crisis pregnancies & continued support for new mothers. In need of crisis pregancy help call our hotline at 215/275-4097
RACHEL’S VINEYARD A safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Next Retreat : National Shr ine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown from April 7 to April 9 More info contact : Evelyn Walsh @ 215/317-5752 or [email protected]
THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2017 “GIVING HOPE TO ALL”. Remember when someone helped you? “Come…inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, was ill and you
comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me.”
The needs are many. When you make a gift to the CCA you are helping us unite to:
Feed the hungry, clothe the poor, care for the sick and dying, and touch the hearts of those in despair.
Your generosity will also help to educate our children, assist the poorest of our parishes and schools and provide shelter for the homeless.
Together, we will continue to defend the dignity of all human life, eliminate prejudice, and promote social justice.
“As long as you did it to the least of my brothers, you did it to me.” said Christ. With your donation you’ll be giving much more than money, you will be GIVING HOPE TO ALL those in need.
We have past the 50% mark of our $71,901 goal. Thank you to all who have contributed thus far. If you have not already made a contribution, please consider a donation to this very worthy cause. Pledge forms are located in the Narthex and the side entrance. Donations can be dropped in the collection basket or mailed directly to CCA. Should you have any questions please contact the Appeal office at 215.587.3651
or visit www.CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR PREP PROGRAM: Our Family PREP program is in need of volunteers to share our faith with the young people of our parish. The new Family PREP Program will involve teaching 1 Sunday a month after the 9:00 Mass (approximately 1 hour). The program will run from September to May. If you are thinking about sharing our faith with the young people of our parish, this may be a wonderful opportunity for you...it would be a one day a month commitment. Training and support will be provided. If you feel Our Lord is calling you to this ministry, one which is special, please prayerfully consider joining us. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney at donnaheeneydre @gmail.com or call 215-343-9433.
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS MADE EASY
Simplify your life, and support our parish! St. Roberts will accept your bank’s online bill payment to support our parish. This will allow you to make contributions without having to lift a pen to write a check or reach into your wallet for cash!
Don't forget the opportunity to honor or memorialize your loved ones through altar flowers or sanctuary lamp dedications.
Contact the parish office for more information.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Next Class – Monday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in chapel. Pre-registration is necessary in order to attend the class. No date for Baptism can be set until parents fulfill this requirement. Parents and Godparents should register for this class as soon as they know of the upcoming birth, and always prior to the actual birth of the child. Register by calling the parish office between 9a & 4p weekdays. Classes are held every other month - Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, & Nov.
PARISH COOKBOOK: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of our Parish, we are compiling a cookbook with “our favorite recipes”. Each recipe will include the name of the “cook” who shared his/her recipe. Please submit your favorite recipe (you may submit more than one) via email to [email protected] or handwritten on one
of the forms found in the Narthex no later than June 4, 2017. You may deposit all comments/recipes in the box found in the Narthex.
PASTORAL CARE VOLNTEERS NEEDED - Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health - Won’t you consider becoming a Pastoral Care volunteer at Abington Hopsital? Receive special training in basic spiritual care, provide supportive care in a multicultural and interfaith setting, experience the rewards and challenges of this very important work. Please contact the Abington Hospital Resources Department at 215.481.2490 to request an application.
ARCHBISHOP WOOD UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Friday, April 21 ~ Hall of Fame at the Fuge - 5:30pm Inductees are: Michael Spadafora ‘02, William Monaghan ‘88, Marquerite Corr Quinn ‘81. Margaret Fitzpatrick Auxer ‘86 and Reverend Thomas Viviano ‘99. For tickets and information , Contact Mr. Tim Dunn at 215.672.5050 x 227 or [email protected]
Sunday, April 23 ~ Alumni Mass and Garden Blessing 9am Massfollowed by blessingand breakfast. For pavers and more information contact [email protected].
Friday May 12 ~ Alumni Golf Outing—Noon at Five Ponds Golf Course. For information, contact [email protected].
Kelly Diaz-Abertine, who is the Director for Estate Planning at the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, will give a seminar on estate planning at St. Jude Church on Saturday, April 29th at 10 am.Topics will include Estate Planning Probate, Wills, Trusts, Bequests and Charitable Giving. Please contact Ellie at 215.822.0179 or [email protected]
A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - sponsored by the archdiocese, has been organized for all persons grieving the dath of a loved one. The eight week program will begin Thursday April 20 at 7-8:30pm at St. Vincent DePaul Church Community Room. Registration begins at 6:45pm. For more information please call Barbara Arnold at 215.396.9929.
DISABILITIES AND AUTISM HELP-LINE Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or autism? The CSS Developmental Programs Help-Line is available to answer your questions: 484.472.5041
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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Closed on Holy Days
IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January, March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Visit the parish website for detailed information Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in November) are required. Contact Par ish Office or visit the parish website for registration forms. Forms are due 2 weeks prior to the Pre-Cana Class.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available to those who are preparing for surgery, sick, elderly or dying. Please contact the parish office to receive this sacrament.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.
COMMUNION CALLS Monthly to homebound by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately call parish office and dial 400.
PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new parishioners! Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the parish or if you have changed your address. Also, Children who turn 26 years of age, or have completed higher education and continue to reside with in our area, should become individually registered parishioners.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with young people must have their background checks and training to volunteer with our youth. For more details look in the bulletin or visit our website, click on Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to the Child and Youth Protection Site.
BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or [email protected].
PARISH RESOURCES
Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Afghan Guild Claire Coleman 215-343-2299
Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244
Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635
Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752
Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343/8775
Christ’s Housekeepers Patricia Neely 215-343-2873
Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006
E.P.’s (Seniors) Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288
Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113
Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648
Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905
Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091
Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris215-343-0315
Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542
Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407
Music Ministry Kevin Lutz [email protected]
Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083
Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528
Pre-Cana Brian/ Colleen Zook 267-483-8409
Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Prison Ministry Ray Rugarber 215-672-7678
Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572
St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721
St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315
St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002
St. Vincent De Paul Society (Answering machine)267-644-8189
Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778
Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612
PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Pastoral issues Sheila Fehrman 215/343-1752 to be discussed? Joanne Galganski 215/343-4173 Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Amy Moffett 215/343-5436 members. Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 Mike Speranza 215/956-9769 Joe Tate 267/808-4913 Tom Utermark 215/343-9528
Brian Zook 267/483-8409
FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)
Carol Bauman Thomas Castaldi Ed Clark Kirk Clauss Terry Funk Robin Killion Elmer O’Brien John Prendergast Frederick Reed Susan Westerman n