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Welcome to Our Second

Padre Pio Festival

St. Bede the Venerable Church

1071 Holland Rd.

Holland, PA 18966 Office: 215-357-5720 / Fax: 215-396-0704

www.st-bede.org

www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com

email@st-bede.org

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My Dear People,

On behalf of the priests and parishioners of

St. Bede the Venerable Parish, I welcome all of

our visitors who join us this weekend as we

honor Padre Pio, a priest, a healer and a

canonized saint of the Roman Catholic Church.

Normally, this column is my way of addressing

our parishioners about current events. But

today's version is addressed to parishioners and

pilgrims as well.

Recently I was interviewed by two local Catholic radio stations,

regarding this weekend's Second Annual Padre Pio Festival. In

both programs, the first question I was asked was, "Why did you

start this festival, Monsignor?" And here is my answer:

When I was in grade school in Holy Saviour Parish in Norris-

town, the Immaculate Heart sisters all talked about how a young

girl from the parish, little Vera Marie Calandra, was seriously ill

and had to have her bladder removed at Children's Hospital in

Philadelphia. The doctors did not give great hope for her long-term

survival. Her mother had read a book about Padre Pio, a holy

Capuchin priest in Italy, who reportedly performed miracles, and

received the Stigmata, the actual wounds of Jesus Christ. As a

young child, I was fascinated by this story, and by what later

transpired.

Little Vera's mother and father took her to Padre Pio, who

personally laid his stigmatized hands on her head and prayed for

her recovery. Shortly after returning to America, she was examined

and doctors at Children's Hospital said that "beyond explana-

tion," a new bladder was growing in the little girl. In thanksgiving

to God, Mrs. Calandra began to spread the news of this miracle

throughout the United States, and began the devotion to Padre Pio.

As a child I was fascinated by the story, and dreamed of some day

visiting this holy man, something I only did many years later, and

after he had died.

Then high school years, seminary life, and years of priesthood

distracted my interest in Padre Pio. Until two things happened.

Three years ago, I read a book on Padre Pio, and my interest was

re-ignited. And secondly I began to talk to people here in St. Bede's

and beyond, about my "rediscovered saint." I found out how many

people are not only devoted to Padre Pio, but have had big and

small miracles and blessings through praying to him.

But for myself, I think the greatest reason for me to want to

spread his devotion is because I want to model my priesthood on

his zeal for souls. You see, a priest is a bridge between God and

His people. Padre Pio was and still is a powerful bridge, connect-

ing us with God. I hope and pray that your experience of Padre

Pio's intercessory powers, especially during our festival, will help

you to always, as he advised, "Pray, Hope and Don't Worry."

May God Bless You,

St. Bede 103 June 25, 2017

A Message From Your PastorA Message From Your Pastor

Remember The Deceased Irene Cross, William Yanalavage,

Janet Lynch We are united in prayer with their families and with one

another as we and all the departed await our rising with the Lord.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary TimeTwelfth Sunday in Ordinary TimeTwelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 25, 2017June 25, 2017June 25, 2017

Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine

Adoration Chapel

Altar Candle Dedication June 26-July 2

In memory of Jane & Eddie Zapisek (Req. by Diane & Ed Zapisek)

Weeks are available for 2018.

Just come into the Parish Office to reserve.

Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week.

Scripture Readings Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2017

2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a

Psalm 89

Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11

Matthew 10: 37-42 In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus summarizes both the costs

of discipleship and its rewards. The conditions of disci-

pleship may appear harsh. Yet they underline for us a

truth—choosing anything with one’s whole heart has con-

sequences. Choosing life with Christ means that every

relationship we have must be understood from a new per-

spective. Matthew also outlines the reward of hospital-

ity. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hos-

pitality to Jesus himself. We have many opportunities in

our daily life to reach out to others, to be a welcoming

presence and a sign of God’s love.

Welcome Our New Parishioners Timothy & Camille Osborne family

Florence Cuerou

New parishioners can register

by seeing one of our priests after Sunday Mass.

Don’t Miss the Special Testimony about Padre Pio

Mrs. Emilie Vollrath was kind enough to share

her personal faith experience about Padre Pio

and this holy saint’s involvement and interces-

sion during her son Jimmy’s recent illness and

eventual death. Her testimonial was recently

videotaped by parishioner Gary Gehringer and

is now posted on our festival website:

padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com, for your edification.

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SAVE THE DATE! St. Bede Annual Parish Picnic

Sept. 17, 2017, on the Parish Grounds Look for more news soon!

St. Bede’s CYO Cross Country Registration

Open to all St. Katharine Drexel school students and/or St. Bede’s registered parishioners attending CCD in

grades 2-8.Registration is open on www.wagdogs.com with pricing as:

$85 early discount until Jul 16, 2017 $95 until Aug 6, 2017.

Cross Country starts in August and competes in

Philadelphia Archdiocese meets on Sundays during the September and October.

Questions or inquires http://www.stbedescyo.org/sports/cross_country

John Benincasa – 267-242-7219 or abenin@comcast.net

CYO Soccer Registration is Still Open! Deadline is July 7

(After July 7 there may not be openings available at some levels)

To register, go online to www.wagdogs.com

Content For All Ages A Gift from St. Bede Church

Watch these two great films about Padre Pio: (link to them via our website)

Register today: Go to formed.org, click on “Register” & enter our parish code RBPX6B (all caps). You’ll be asked to en-ter a user name for yourself and create a password. In the future, just log in with your user name & password. Enjoy!

BROTHERS OF BORROMEO VOCATION CAMP

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY ATTENTION: 6th, 7th & 8th GRADE BOYS! The Vocation

Office for the Diocesan Priesthood is sponsoring a one-day

event led by our Philadelphia Seminarians which will provide

6th, 7th and 8th grade boys an opportunity for a summer day of

fun, food and formation. The day includes great music & food,

sports, games, powerful prayer, and Mass. Registration fee is

$10 and deadline is June 30, 2017. For more information or to

register please call 610-667-5778 or go to: HeedTheCall.org/

BBVC

PARISH MALVERN RETREAT WEEKEND Sometimes the frantic pace of

life can leave us with little time to

deal with growing our personal rela-

tionship with Jesus Christ. Finding

the time and place can be an obsta-

cle. A weekend retreat can be the

time and the Malvern Retreat House

the place. We invite you to join the

men/women of the parish for a retreat at Malvern the weekend

of July 21, 22 and 23. Call Jim McMonagle at (215) 968-5489

or email him at jimmcmonagle@verizon.net. The Malvern

Retreat House offers retreats for men, women, married couples

and families. Visit our website (malvernretreat.com) or call

610-644-0400.

St. Bede Adoration SocietySt. Bede Adoration Society "Could you not watch one hour with me?" (MT. 26:40)

Some people may want to join the Adoration Society but

feel that they cannot commit to an hour every week. Why not

consider becoming a prayer partner? This commitment is

usually two times a month instead of every week. It is a great

way to get involved and join the Adoration Society without a

weekly commitment.

Our current prayer partner hours of need are as follows:

Wednesday 3AM, Thursday 4AM, 2PM & 3PM, Friday 4AM

and Saturday 12AM & 11PM.

Perpetual Adoration will be held in the lower day chapel

of the church from Saturday, June 24th at 4PM until Sun-

day, June 25th at 8PM. This is to accommodate the many

visitors to the Padre Pio Festival this weekend.

For more information about perpetual adoration please con-

tact Debbie & Sean McDermott at 215-504-9897 or e-mail us

at StBede24seven@gmail.com.

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Religious EducationReligious Education Advocates, Lawmakers ‘Stand up for Life’

at Capitol Rally

Standing united on the

steps of the state’s Capitol, pro-

life advocates and lawmakers

renewed the call to stand up for

life by urging passage of legis-

lation (House Bill 77 or Senate

Bill 3) which would reform

Pennsylvania’s Abortion Con-

trol Act.

State Rep. Kathy Rapp, who was inspired by the verse 30:19

from Deuteronomy where God advises us to “choose life”, led

the call to support legislation to enact a ban on abortions from

the 20th week on during a pregnancy.

Research, medical advances and scientific evidence have all

shown that by the 20th week of a pregnancy, unborn babies are

capable of feeling pain in utero – furthering the need to stand

up for the protection of the sanctity and dignity of all human

life.

In addition, the legislation also would completely ban the

cruel and brutal practice of dismemberment abortions in the

state of Pennsylvania.

More than 12 other states, including neighboring Ohio have

begun to reduce the maximum gestational age for legal abor-

tions. Sitting down, Pennsylvania will remain off that list.

Standing up, Pennsylvania could be the next state to save the

lives of unborn children and protect the lives of mothers!

Cornerstone for LifeCornerstone for Life

AJF Bike Ride for Autism The AJ Foundation will be holding its 10th

Annual AJF Ride 4 Autism on Saturday, Septem-

ber 9, 2017 through beautiful Bucks County.

There will be four rides: 100K, 50K, 30K and a

12 Mile Family Ride, all through scenic parts of Lower & Up-

per Makefield. Fee is $45 each ($100 for up to 5 family mem-

bers on the family ride) which includes the ride, breakfast,

lunch and a teeshirt. Proceeds will benefit The AJ Foundation

For Children With Autism & The Comprehensive Learning

Center or CLC, a private school for individuals with autism.

For more information or registration, please visit

www.AJFRide4Autism.org or call 215-598-8175.

Dear Parishioners,

This week we completed a wonderful Vacation Bible

School: TRACKING MARY, Mysteries & Messages.

Special Thanks goes out to:

Deacon Kyle Adamczyk & Jeffrey

Fyke (Box Car Bible ), Bridget

Geary, Liam Geary & Sean Geary

(Gondola Games), Teri Berk, Emily

Berk, Kristen Terinoni, Lydia Dev-

lin ( Switch Back Snacks), Kris

Ingle (Parish Nurse), Joyce Devlin,

Maureen Finley & Nancy Marchese (Caboose Crafts), Mary

Knesis, Claire Casey & Carolyn Connolly (Grades Pre-K & K),

Kathy Mercurio & Pat Lutz (Grades 1 & 2), Irene Brusco &

Leah Reso (Grades 3 & 4), Trudie DiRugeris, Dorie & Ray

O’Donnell (Grades 5 & 6), Linda Bourcet (Time Conductor).

Their service is beyond words!

See the bulletin board

in-between the church

& school for more

pictures . . .

God Bless,

Carole Obrokta

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St. Bede Parish Second Annual Padre Pio Festival Saturday June 24 2pm-9pm ●Social activities, entertainment on parish grounds ● 5:30pmVigil Mass, blessings with Relic

Sunday June 25 11am-7pm ● Social activities, entertainment on parish grounds ● 12:30pm Mass, celebrated by Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM, Cap. ● Mass is followed by a neighborhood street procession, accompanied by the Verdi Band

3pm Healing Service, with Confessions and blessing with Relic

Social activities

and entertainment all afternoon and evening

“Pray, Hope,

and Don’t Worry”

www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com

Father Betz

Saturday and Sunday’s

Festivities will include:

* A special children’s pavilion, with kid’s

videos about Padre Pio.

* Several Food Truck Vendors.

* Over 45 Craft Vendors

* Children’s Inflatable Amusements

* Café Pio, serving Italian pastries, espresso,

coffee, cappuccino, lattes

* Religious Articles

Welcome Everyone!

Musical Entertainment featuring:

Bob & Rob Tomlinson

Sounds of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s

Singer Jessica DiDonato

Classics to Disco, Dance

Music

Sinatra Tribute Singer

Stephen Ritrovato

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St. Bede 103 June 25, 2017

St. Bede Parish Second Annual Padre Pio Festival Saturday June 24 2pm-9pm ●Social activities, entertainment on parish grounds ● 5:30pmVigil Mass, blessings with Relic

Sunday June 25 11am-7pm ● Social activities, entertainment on parish grounds ● 12:30pm Mass, celebrated by Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM, Cap. ● Mass is followed by a neighborhood street procession, accompanied by the Verdi Band

3pm Healing Service, with Confessions and blessing with Relic

Social activities

and entertainment all afternoon and evening

www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com

Saturday and Sunday’s

Festivities will include:

* A special children’s pavilion, with kid’s

videos about Padre Pio.

* Several Food Truck Vendors.

* Over 45 Craft Vendors

* Children’s Inflatable Amusements

* Café Pio, serving Italian pastries, espresso,

coffee, cappuccino, lattes

* Religious Articles

Welcome Everyone!

Musical Entertainment featuring:

Bob & Rob Tomlinson

Sounds of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s

Singer Jessica DiDonato

Classics to Disco, Dance

Music

Sinatra Tribute Singer

Stephen Ritrovato

St. Bede Church

Padre Pio Procession Route:

From St. Bede Church, turn right (north) on to Holland Rd.

Turn right (east) on to Karen Rd.

Turn left (southeast) on to Shelly Rd.

Turn right (south) on to Michael Rd.

Turn right (west) on to Rotterdam Rd., West

Turn left (south) back on to Holland Rd.

Follow Holland Rd. back to St. Bede Church

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Hello Everyone! SUMMER IS HERE!!! We have LOADS of activi-ties planned for this summer!!! The first two weeks of activities are listed on this page but the complete list of SUMMER ACTIVITIES was sent via email to those on our email list. Summer activities include; lots of service opportunities, a trip to St. Katharine Drexel Shrine, a Suicide Awareness Walk, a Sleep Out (to raise awareness to homelessness in our area) and of course the Triple T gatherings. The summer calendar is included in our Youth Ministry Newsletter (contact me if you would like to get on the YM email list to receive this and future newsletters). The calendar is also posted on our website and on the YM bulletin board. There is an emphasis on SERVICE because over the years I have found that the summer time is the best time for many of our teens to get their school required service hours/LINCS hours since they tend to have limited availability during the school year. For students in Middle School, I’ve developed a MISSION WEEK (July 31—Aug. 4th) in which students will come to St. Bede for a full day of service and service learning. It will be a GREAT week! And spots are limited. So sign up NOW!!!! ALL teens, families, parishioners - are invited to attend our trip to St. Katharine Drexel Shrine on Friday, August 4th. We will visit the shrine, have adoration, lunch and just spend some time there. This is a great opportunity to spend time there before the Shrine closes its doors for good at the end of the year. Contact me if inter-ested in attending this day (a bus will be provided if enough interest). To get information about the Youth Ministry programs visit our website st-bede.org/youthministry or email me at youthminis-ter@st-bede.org, or call the Youth Ministry office at 215-357-5113. God Bless! Maritza

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Maritza Carmona-Kelly

BLOOD DRIVE! Fri., August 18

Sign up at redcrossblood.org.

Enter Sponsor Code: StBedevenerable

Appointments are preferred. Contact Maritza in the YM office for

further questions or to signup!

Upcoming Activities:Upcoming Activities:

TTRIPLE RIPLE T T Teen Topic Thursday’s Summer

LUNCH gathering begin on

Thurs., July 13 (NOTE: Corrected date, there was a misprint in last week’s bulletin)

Come out to

MEET & GREET DEACON KYLE

ALL H.S. & M.S. youth are invited We meet at 12:30 in the St. Francis Center

Upcoming Activities

Contact the YM Office to Signup for the following:

Tues., June 27- Bedes Service Day (10am– 1pm)

Wed. June 28—Bedes Service Day (10am-1pm)

Mon. July 10– Twining village (Play BINGO with

the residents. Meet at the main entrance at 2:45)

Tues. July 11—TASK

(Trenton Soup Kitchen, 2:30-5:30)

Wed. July 12—TASK (Trenton Soup Kitchen, 2:30-5:30)

Thurs. July 13—Triple T (Youth Lunch gathering

12:30 - in the St. Francis Center/Youth Center)

Mon. July 17– Aid for Friends Service (Philadelphia - 9:30-1:30)

Mon. July 17– Twining village (Play BINGO with

the residents. Meet at the main entrance at 2:45)

Tues. July 18– Aid for Friends Service (Philadelphia - 9:30-1:30)

Wed. July 19—TASK

(Trenton Soup Kitchen, 2:30-5:30)

July 20 - Triple T (Youth Lunch gathering 12:30 in the

St. Francis Center/Youth Center)

ADVANCE SIGN UP IS MANDATORY!!

Check your email/inbox for the Youth Ministry newsletter with the complete summer schedule of activities. Schedule is also posted on the YM bulletin board in the hall between the Church & School, on our website or you can contact the YM office to

receive it by email.

The Summer calendar is loaded with service opportunities!!! Students get those service/Lincs hours NOW!!!!

www.st-bede.org/youthministry

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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Help St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School in Holland,

PA WIN a Brand New $50,000 Playground

Let’s WIN a new playground for everyone to use in our parish &

school community! SKD School is currently in 1st place,

but they need all the votes they can get to SECURE the win!

HOW DO I HELP? Vote everyday! (voting ends on June 30)

http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/contests colgateshopriteplayground2017

Don’t forget to verify your email. Be sure to select “St. Katharine Drexel Catholic

School in Holland, PA 18966” when voting.

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Mass Intentions This Week

Weekday Masses will be in the lower Daily Mass Chapel, unless noted.

Monday, June 26 6:30am - John Gibbons (Req. by Sheila Connor)

9am - Vincent Fares (Req. by Barbara & Ed Rogowski)

Tuesday, June 27 6:30am - In Honor of St. Pio

9am - Michael Duplinsky (Req. by Patricia Chapman & family)

Wednesday, June 28 6:30am - Peter DeLuca (Req. by Henry & Marilyn Greenblatt, Sharon Duncan)

9am - David Cormier (Req. by Mary & John Kraft)

Thursday, June 29 6:30am - Margaret Wysocki (Req. by the Hendricks family) 9am - Joan Zielinski (Req. by Gerard & Elizabeth Greway)

Friday, June 30 6:30am - Kathleen R. M. Glenn (Req. by the James Hritzo family)

9am - Elizabeth M. Kleschick (Req. by Robert & Joan O’Neill)

Saturday, July 1 8:30am - Dan Spearing (Req. by his wife)

5:30pm - Nancy Martin (Req. by Melissa & Michael Mehlman)

Sunday, July 2

7:30am - Special Intentions 9:30am - St. Bede Enrollment Society

11am - Gaetano & Elvira Salemme (Req. by Antonio & Gina Siravo) 12:30pm - For the People of the Parish

Parish Calendar This Week

DC: Drexel Center SFC: Saint Francis Center

Pray for the Sick Mary McKeever, Charles Branson, Rev. E. Nicholas Harris, Nicholas Viola, Melinda Waksner, Domenico Lazzaro, Margaret Skillman, Michael Keely, Georgie Hartley, James Hartley, Vincent Restituto I, Peter Ramos, Caroline Vizzard, Marge Hartz, Mary DiBenedetto, Joan Miller, Michael Ballasy, Lillian Pappas, Tim Lawall, Mickey Murtaugh, Timothy O’Connor, Maryann, Joan Boland, Brooke Siwiecki, Jane Avery, Dennis McCormick, Michael Marcella, Nancy Carberry, Bill Katz, Aline Szymanski, Nancy King, Cathleen Pico, Ruth Liebel, Paul Gola, Mark Drabousky, Mary Ann May, Katherine Trainor, Catherine Lawler, Charles Mandrack, George Fogel, Philomena Stendardo, James Morris, Baby Colin Kaleita, Linda Griffin, Thomas Crilley, Joan Wheeler, Eugene Boifvert, Anna Keller, Catherine Siwiecki, Jessie Gnoza, Bill Bornak, Leon Gosciniak, Shirley Blackburn, Casimir Ilenda, Vincent Criniti, Theresa Webster, Kadence Lawson, Kathy Merchel, Tom Merchel, Janet Lynch, Norine Cross, Peggy Haley, Eugene Hummel, Michael Corless, Agnes Samra, Mary Parkinson, Shirley Kates, Vincent Amodei, Rosalie Esposito, Angelique Couturier, Sr. Frances DeSales, Richard Kern, Baby Hanna Smith, John O’Connor, Amy Boland, Len Scannapieco, Shaun Lambert, Mary Adams, Dean Anderson, Cailyn Stratton, Nina Philipp, Ray O’Donnell, Terry Miller, Ann Orth, Drew Miller, Dwayne Schwarz, Maryann Leisner, Pauline Haynes, William Kilroy, Robert P. Dickerson, Sue Wartenberg, Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Thomas Weir, Ed Rodgers, Edward Herman, Fred Hubbard, Joseph Cusick, Baby Curston Boland, Leslie Kobsina, Cathy Reardon-Flynn, Leona Wolanin, Edward Rogowski, Robert Shotwell, Joseph Murray, Virginia Samhouri, Stephanie Weidner

Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish Office in person, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email (pmcnally@st-bede.org). All names will be left on the list for a period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for more than 4 weeks, please contact us again.

Sunday June 25

- Padre Pio Festival - Padre Pio Mass - Padre Pio Procession - Healing Service - Rosary for Priests

11am-7pm 12:30pm 1:45pm

3pm 7pm

Grounds Church

Grounds Church

SFC

Monday, June 26

- Rosary - Faith Enrichment

8:30 a.m. 7pm

Chapel DC-Office

Tuesday, June 27

- Rosary - Rosary

8:30 a.m. 7pm

Chapel Chapel

Wednesday, June 28

- Rosary - Young Adults Group - Guitar Group practice

8:30 a.m. 7:30pm

9pm

Chapel DC-B

Church

Thursday, June 29

- Rosary - Boy Scout Troop 280 meeting - Eagle Scout Meeting - Legion of Mary - Adult Choir - Men’s Basketball

8:30 a.m. 6:30pm 6:30pm

7pm 7pm 9pm

Church Cafeteria

DC-A DC-Ofc. Church

Gym

Friday, June 30

- Rosary - Teen Choir - Men’s Basketball

8:30 a.m. 5:30pm

9pm

Church Church

Gym

Saturday, July 1

- Kings Men - Confessions

7:45am4pm 4pm

DC-Office Church

Sunday July 2

- Baptisms - Rosary for Priests - Men’s Basketball

1:30pm 7pm 9pm

Church SFC Gym

St. Bede’s Collection -

God Bless Your Generosity!

Plate: $22,048

Last Year: $25,368

Grade School: $74

Year’s Average: $23,766

(Fiscal year began July 1, 2016)

E-Giving (Plate): $3,918

Easter Total:

Current: $69,861

Last Year: $67,461

Week of

June 18, 2017