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OUR MISSION
The mission of Saint Rose of Lima Parish is to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to nourish and
awaken each parishioner’s relationship with Our Lord, with one another and with the Church. We strive to be a
vibrant, inclusive Catholic community, revealing the presence of God by the way in which we
worship and live in the modern world.
Third Sunday in Lent March 15, 2020
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 -4:45 p.m. or contact the office
ADORATION Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon STATIONS of the CROSS Friday at 7:30 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Holy Days and Major Civil Holidays
Website: srol.org Office Phone: 215-699-4617
Fax: 215-699-4452 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 425 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
Dynamic Catholic Education: 215-699-4434 Mater Dei Catholic School: 215-368-0995
www.materdeicatholic.com
STAFF Zac Moren, Director Youth & Young Adult Evangelization
Eileen Homa, Coordinator of Religious Education Jane Selner, Coordinator of Ministries
Helen Diebold, Parish Secretary Mary McCarthy, Parish Secretary
Jim McCarthy, Bookkeeper Bob Geiger, Facilities Manager
Amy Juarez, Elder Care Services Director Elizabeth Waltrich, Principal
CLERGY
Rev. Msgr. James J. Graham, J.C.D., Pastor Rev. Gasper Genuardi, Weekend Assistant
Deacon John Campbell, Retired Deacon Robert P. Gohde, Pastoral Services
Administrator
Mass Intention For The Week
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 5:00 PM Francis McFadden, req. by Ed Trice 8:00 AM Thomas Gallagher, req. by Lorraine McGlynn 9:30 AM Joseph Heyse, req. by Mitch & Marjorie Koslow 11:30 AM Helen Kain, req. by Rose & Peter Altomari
MONDAY, MARCH 16 8:30 AM Teresa Graham, req. by Nancy Smith
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 8:30 AM People of the Parish 4:00 PM Confirmation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 8:30 AM Kenneth Roper, req. by Jim & Patty Roper
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 8:30 AM Tom Gallagher, req. by Bill & Marilyn Leinhos
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 8:30 AM Kay Trunk, req. by Bob & Judy Viney 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8:30 AM Robert “Skip” Schiele, 1st Anniv., req. by Dave & Mary Schiele
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 5:00 PM Patricia McFadden, req. by Ed Trice 8:00 AM Dolores & Joseph Kimsal req. by Dan & Ginny Parkinson 9:30 AM Dolores Siegel, req. by Bob Siegel 11:30 AM Joseph Heyse, req. by Rosato Family
Please pray for our 2020 Confirmation Class.
They will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, March 17.
SECOND COLLECTION The second collection this week is for Latin America. Thank you for your generosity.
Please pray for these and all our Military personnel:
Lt. Randolph Capocasale, U.S.A. Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Archdiocese for the
Military Services, U.S.A. Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Curtis, U.S.A.
Pvt. Ryan Gilbey, U.S.A. Sgt. Bobby Hames, U.S.A.
CDR John Joseph Hoy, U.S.N. Sr. Airman Tony Nolte, U.S.A.F.
Petty Officer 1st Class David Peterman, U.S.C.G. LCDR Patrick Salvitti, U.S.N.
1st Lt. Michael A. Selner, U.S.A. Lt. (jg.) Jason Showmaker, U.S.N.
Pvt. 1st Class Christian Sirianni, U.S.A Lt. Stephen R. Vitali, U.S.N
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Ann Edward, Dakota Ann Alemeida, John & Tom DiLaura, Grace Andrews, Jerry McKenna, Sr. Marie Juliana, Baby Bryce David Kropp, Baby Teddy Jones, Bryan Mayurnik, Joe Gray, Anthony Lombardo, Marianne DiSanto, John & Kathleen Ott, Lauren Schiazza, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mary Kay Wegman, Brian Bruder, Joe Gallagher, Ron DiNicola, Lisa Stites, Mary McDermott, Tom Williams, Maryagnes Reimel, Becky Schafer, Anthony Prete, Agnes Neas, Patricia Hoffman, Joel Rivera, Julie Burr, John Fox, Charlotte Hart, Michael McMenamin, Kathleen Leahy, Kenneth Hoot, Bob Ferro, Al Zachwieja, Reny Capocasale, Salem Yabut, Bette Flotte, Deanna Williamson, Les Bower, Kierstin Schmidt, Michael Forte, Ron Wolfe, Rosemary Hill, Jess Stipel, Michelle Niznik, Amy Troop, Ed Polgar, Cindy Hagan, John Churney, Linda Basile, Jackie Fegley, Jay Haas, Tom Check, Campbell Maben, Melissa Schmidt, , Angie Ramsey , Steve Santamaria, Dominic Richard, Sara Brooks, Gerry McCartney, Howard Welsh, Phil Hentz, Rosie Woodman
Weekly Offerings
Upon the recommendation of our Pastoral Council, we are asking all parishioners to contribute at least $20.00 per week in order to support our parish needs. March 08, 2020, Regular Sunday collection was $10,336.00. Ash Wednesday collection added $61.00. Military collection added $1,363.00. Block collection added $120.00. Online collection was $6,277.34. Total collections were $18,308.34. Thank you for your generosity.
This Is Our Faith
Deacon’s Desk
WHAT’S IN ONE’S APPEARANCE
Humans see and judge by appearances, but God looks into the heart, and there finds the real person. God’s standards are not superficial, as are so many of the standards of the world. It is not age, beauty, or physical strength that is important; it is not social position or religious role that is preferred. God chooses whom God chooses. God saw in David, the insignificant shepherd, the potential for being the chief shepherd of his people. The man who was born blind became the one through whom others would see the mighty works of God. Yet, neither young David nor the man in the gospel made the initial step; each simply responded with openness to God’s choice of him. By what criteria do we judge others? Do we consider some people too insignificant for greatness? Are we overly concerned with status? Do we categorize people according to the disease or physical limitation that they must endure? Do we sometimes blame them for their disability? Do our eyes perceive life in accord with the standards of a materialistic, body-orientated, pleasure-seeking society? Or do we look into the other’s heart, as God does?
Next week’s scripture insights:
Readings for Sunday, March 22, 2020
Fourth Sunday of Lent: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a Ps 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6 Eph 5:8–
14 Jn 9:1–41 or 9:1, 6–9, 13–17, 34–38
God’s ways of seeing are not our ways, we hear in today’s First Reading. Jesus illustrates this in the Gospel—as the blind man comes to see and the Pharisees are
made blind. The blind man stands for all humanity. “Born totally in sin” he is made a new creation by the saving power of Christ.
As God fashioned the first man from the clay of the earth (see Genesis 2:7), Jesus gives the blind man new life by anointing his eyes with clay (see John 9:11). As God breathed the spirit of life into the first man, the blind man is not healed until he washes in the waters of Siloam, a name that means “Sent.” Jesus is the One “sent” by the Father to do the Father’s will (see John 9:4; 12:44). He is the new source of life-giving water—the Holy Spirit who rushes upon us in Baptism (see John 4:10; 7:38-39). This is the Spirit that rushes upon God’s chosen king David in today’s First Reading. A shepherd like Moses before him (see Exodus 3:1; Psalm 78:70-71), David is also a sign pointing to the good shepherd and king to come—Jesus (see John 10:11). The Lord is our shepherd, as we sing in today’s Psalm. By his death and Resurrection, He has made a path for us through the dark valley of sin and death, leading us to the verdant pastures of the kingdom of life, the Church. In the restful waters of Baptism, He has refreshed our souls. He has anointed our heads with the oil of Confirmation and spread the Eucharistic table before us, filling our cups to overflowing. With the once-blind man we enter His house to give God the praise, to renew our vow: “I do believe, Lord.” “The Lord looks into the heart,” we hear today. Let Him find us, as Paul advises in today’s Epistle, living as “children of light”—trying always to learn what is pleasing to our Father.
Thought to consider this Week: The story of the man born blind is a perfect choice for the Lenten season. During this season we are invited once again to open our eyes to Jesus; to step out of darkness and into the light; to look towards the future with hope and not despair. When we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at the Easter vigil, we celebrate the coming of the Light of the World into our lives. This annual call to turn away from darkness and walk in the light is a powerful and poetic call to focus our lives on the way of Jesus.
Wednesday, April 8 Lenten Penance, 7:30 PM
Holy Thursday, April 9 Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 PM
Good Friday, April 10 Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord, 3:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 11 Blessing of Food, 1:00 PM No scheduled Confessions
Easter Vigil, 7:30PM Easter Sunday, April12
8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30AM
24 HOURS FOR THE LORD Friday, March 20
to Saturday, March 21
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Starts at 9:00 am on Friday, March 20 and continues to 4:30 PM on Saturday, March 21.
SIGN UP FOR A TIME OF PRAYER! Online at srol.org or in the church vestibule.
This time is for you. Come be with the Lord; He wants to spend time with you.
If you’ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish will once again begin a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith and the fellowship of our church family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment. These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church.
Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. This first session is scheduled to begin on September 17 in the Parish Center.
Please give Deacon Gohde a call if you have questions or would like further information at 215-699-4617, or email [email protected]
Weekly Meetings & Events
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Discovering Christ, Parish Ctr, 10:30 AM
MONDAY, MARCH 16 Martha’s Servers 9:30 AM & 3:30 PM Walking With Purpose, Parish Ctr, 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus, Lounge 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Walking With Purpose, FMR, 9:30 AM Legion of Mary, S/T Room, 2:00 PM Men’s Basketball Gym, 9:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Pre-Jordan, S/T Room, 7:00 PM Choir Practice, Church, 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Prayer Shawl, FMR, 9:30 AM Faith Forum, FMR, 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball, Gym, 9:00 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 24 Hours for the Lord, Church, 9:00 AM Pasta Dinner, Gym, 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross, Church, 7:30 PM
The Living Again Meeting Scheduled for Monday, March 16
has been cancelled.
LENTEN PENANCE
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM. There will be the
opportunity for either face-to-face confession or anonymity behind the screen. Several Priests will be available to hear confession. Make room in your heart for the Lord to enter. Take the time to ask God’s forgiveness and receive His mercy, unconditional love, and peace. PLEASE NOTE: Confessions will continue to be heard at 4:00 PM each Saturday in Lent with the exception of Saturday, April 11.
FORTY HOURS DEVOTIONS You are invited to St. Mary’s Manor Chapel on March 22-24 for 40 Hours Devotions. Eucharistic Adoration Noon on March 22 through 3:00 pm on March 24. For more information, contact John Hoy at 215-368-0900.
Ministry News & Activities
ALTAR LINEN PICK UP SCHEDULE
Mar 15 Patty Ratke Mar 22 Leslie Salvitti
HOPE MINISTRY
St Rose HOPE volunteers perform WORKS OF MERCY. The primary purpose of this organized group is to provide services in a personal and caring way to parishioners who may need a hand. HOPE is a temporary service to be utilized when family, friends or neighbors are not available.
WEEK GROUP LEADER PHONE# March 15 Lorrie Deak 215-699-2630 March 22 Patty Ratke 215-699-4744 If you cannot reach the Group Leader, Kindly call Patty Ratke at 215-699-4744
MARTHA’S SERVERS
The Martha’s Servers ministry will gather on Monday, March 16 in church after the 8:30 AM Mass & at 3:30 PM. New helpers are most appreciated. No experience necessary! All are welcome to come lend a hand as we clean The Lord’s house.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Liam & Patrick Lynch. They have completed the Eagle Scouts Program! We are so proud of you.
LENT CARE BAGS There are still empty bags available at all the church doors. Please take a bag home with you to fill with personal care and snack items for the homeless. Our goal is to make 250 Lent Care Bags, each containing a cheery note, that we will deliver to local shelters serving the women and men in our community that are struggling with homelessness. Return filled bags at any time during Lent to the bin in the church vestibule.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
“To celebrate the Gospel of life means to celebrate the God of life, the God who gives life…In every child which is born and in every person who lives or dies we see the image of God’s glory. We celebrate this glory in every human being, a sign of the living God, an icon of Jesus Christ.” (The Gospel of Life 84)
THE KNIGHT'S KORNER
Updates from the Knights of Columbus Council #9715
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
BECOMING A KNIGHT?
DID YOU MAKE A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION or LENTEN COMMITMENT TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH THE PARISH OR HELP OUR COMMUNITY? It’s not too late to start. Visit www.kofc.org/joinus from a computer or mobile device to enroll in our digital program that allows you a chance to become engaged in KoC spiritual and council life. We also invite you to connect with our local Roundtable attending our next St. Rose Roundtable meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, March 16 in the Parish Center or contact our Roundtable Leader Pete Mazzeo at [email protected] or 215-205-8278. Become an Instrument of Christ!
Faith, Family & Fare LENTEN PASTA DINNER
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 5:30-7:30 PM
Parish Center Gym
Make your family’s reservation by MONDAY, MARCH 16!
Contact the Parish office at 215-699-4617
Come and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner - pasta with sauce selections, garden salad, garlic bread/ rolls, beverages & dessert. No entrance fee! Free-will donations appreciated and benefit the Feed and Be Fed food collection program that supports local food cupboards. Evening includes a Lenten Kids Craft and Children’s Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm, and a 50/50 Raffle. Pope John Paul II Congratulations to Matthew Martino ’20 who achieved First Honors for the Second Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year
PICTURES WITH THE CAST Please join the cast of Mater Dei’s Frozen 2 Jr. for pictures before the 2:00 PM matinee show on Saturday, March 28th. The cast will be available to take pictures with your little one from 1:00 to 1:40 PM. A snack bag will be given to each child who RSVP’s. Cost for Pictures with the Cast is $2.00 per child. Show ticket reservations must be purchased separately. Please contact the Advancement Office to make your reservation at 215-368-9787 or [email protected]
Exciting News…Mater Dei Catholic School is Expanding Our Preschool!
Beginning in September of 2020, Mater Dei Catholic School will be opening one Pre-K Three-Year-Old, Five Full Day Classroom and one Pre-K Four-Year-Old, Five Full Day Classroom at its Hatfield campus located on the grounds of St. Maria Goretti Parish in the Mater Dei Childcare Center. The Program will follow the same Preschool curriculum that is used at our Lansdale campus. Our motivation is one of growth and one of accommodation. Please contact the Advancement Office at [email protected] or 215-368-9787 o for more information and enrollment for the 2020-21 school year.
Adventure Awaits
Mater Dei Summer Camp 2020
As the days spring forward, we excitedly await Mater Dei Catholic School’s first ever Summer Camp experience! Adventure Awaits Mater Dei Summer Camp 2020 is our first five-week program from June 29, 2020 through July 31, 2020. Get your passports ready for an adventure around the world! Join us for 1 week or all 5 weeks as we visit the United States, Italy, Malawi, Colombia, and Japan. Students who have completed PreK3 through 6th grade by June 2020 are invited to register for Mater Dei Summer Camp. Visit www.materdeicatholic.com for more information or to complete the online registration form. We hope your children will join us for this adventurous summer journey.
FAITH † FORUM A Compelling Lenten Series
PRESENCE: The Mystery of the Eucharist EPISODE 2 - The Story of the Eucharist
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 at 7:30 pm - Fr. Murphy Room
Do you believe the Eucharist is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ? Attend this presentation (35 minutes) followed by a short time of Eucharistic Adoration, or view the video on
your own at a day/time that is best for your schedule. Either way, this series is not to be missed!
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 @ 7:30 PM in Fr. Murphy Room
CALLING ALL PARISH MEN! Join us for a Reflective Men’s Retreat
TIME FOR LISTENING
Most Blessed Sacrament Group Retreat April 17-19
Malvern Retreat House I think we can agree our lives are busy. Family, work, life in general. How much time do we spend with God building our relationship with him beyond perhaps a prayer upon rising, at a meal, or at bedtime? When you pray, aren’t you asking for some sort of response? If you are like most, aren’t those prayers often one way? So, the question is - when do you give HIM an opportunity to answer?
Relationships take investment in time - and give and take conversation. How much time do you give to building your relationship with God through
listening? Is not your relationship with HIM worth some small commitment of time? BE STILL and know that I AM GOD. Sitting quietly in silence opens you to receive that response to your questions, concerns, and doubts you express in prayer. It doesn’t take long wise it can be the most important time.
This Retreat offers approximately 40 hours of opportunity to be still, to listen, to take time to have that two directional conversation with God, and to refresh your perspective on your relationship. Retreat fee: $250 per person. REGISTER at https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/most-blessed-sacrament-2/ ($50.00 deposit or pay in full) or call 610-644-0400 and make your reservation with the Most Blessed Sacrament Group.
Please put St. Rose of Lima in the special requests to be included in our parish group. For more information, call St. Rose parishioner Bob Viney at 215-527-4568 or 215-699-2375. Come join us!
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