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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BVM CHURCH, JENKINTOWN
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Sunday July 10
7:30AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM John Stanton
5:00 PM Pro Populo
Monday July 11
8:00 AM Edward F. & Mary A. Britt
Tuesday July 12
8:00 AM
Wednesday July13
8:00 AM Christopher Sulock
Thursday July 14
8:00 AM
Friday July 15 8:00 AM Augusta Holland
Saturday July16
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Sunday July 17
7:30 AM Pro Populo
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:00 PM William Rapp
Debbie Martin, Joe McHugh, Mimi Craig, Diane
Gardner, Michael McMullen, James Moretti, Natalie
Cahill, Timothy Mahoney, CPT. Gregory Galeazzi,
Paul Gabage, Ryan Crocetti, Elisabeth Schmid, Nicole
McGuigan, Patricia Graves, Vincent Porrett, Anne
Kozlowski, Shannon DiGiuseppe, Jim Garbutt, Avery
Rose Maha, Mary McFadden, James Molz, Michele
Nikander Foust, Phyllis Rodriguez-Peralta, Roberta
Nolan, Sydney Clark, Keith Gabage, Eileen McGowan,
Ed Chromiec, Caroline Metzger, Joan Grelis, Sylvaine
Aust, Irene Moeller, Gina Matticola Dwyer, Joe
Mooney, Marc Mears, Arthur McGuigan, Tony Lane,
Margarita Moya, Harley Maile, Vicki Fella-Pleier,
Jerrie Breslin, Kurtz Family, Poley Family, Lora
Woods, Ilana Hausen, Theresa Zygala, Margarita
Soltero, Ron Fella, Monica Clay, Kim Maguire, Mary
Lepera, Rose Ann Hennegan, Paul Brisgone, Nancy
Ryan. Mary Maha, Kathleen Hurley, Raymond Yerger,
Joe Wall, Jennifer Leaming Lyons, Lorraine Kilkenny
Names for the sick will remain on the list for approximately
four weeks. Please call the Rectory at 215-884-4022 if you
would like the name to remain longer.
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Moses tells the people that the law of God is not “too
mysterious and remote.” Rather, it is within our hearts,
waiting to be carried out in daily life.
Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 Here is a primitive Christian hymn, sounding like the
prologue to John’s gospel, used by the author to support
the purpose of the letter: Christ has a pivotal role in
creation.
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Our personal mission in life, when carried out as best we
can, merits eternal life. A chief component of that life is
one’s love of neighbor, exemplified by the nameless
Samaritan in Jesus’ famous story.
Remember those serving in the Armed Forces
Edward C. Rice, Jr.
Captain, Washington, DC Fire Department
Detective John Maha
Philadelphia Police Department Col. Jack Sariego, USAFR MC
Petty Officer Jonathan Slizofski, USN
Petty Officer Evan Slizofski, USN
Matthew Hungerford Cheltenham Police Officer
Private Sean McGinley, U.S. Army
Lt. Commander Gregory Phillips, USN
Marcus Allen
Philadelphia Police Department 22nd Precinct
Lt. Paul Vodola
Greenwich CT Fire Department
Volunteer, Darien CT Fire Department
John J. Maguire III
Volunteer Fireman, Harleysville, PA
H.O.P.E.
If you are in need or know someone in need of a ride to church, appointments, etc. our drivers are ready and willing to help. The week of July 10th please call Ginny Conway at 215-572-0450. The week of July 17th please call Luci Harp at 215-884-3805.
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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Thoughts from the Second Floor Front
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 10, 2016 This weekend our parish is blessed with a visitor representing Cross Catholic Outreach. We welcome
Father Farrell E. “Mac” McLaughlin of Cross Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses
on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful
link between parishes in America and the priest and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean,
Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
On this weekend we hear the proclamation of the gospel story of the Good Samaritan. Over time this
story has been subjected to some of the most serious reductionism that could assault sacred scripture. For
many, the figure of the Samaritan is interpreted as a kind of social do-gooder whom we should imitate by the
occasional effort that causes us to go out of our way to perform an act of kindness. While that is true to a
degree, the reality of the story is that it is a scathing denunciation on those people for whom religion is really
religiosity and that it is a show and a sham. That is evident in the response of the Priest and the Levite to the
man who was beset by robbers.
Those listening to Jesus would have had very low expectations of the response of the Samaritan.
There was a sort of tribal of animosity between some in Judaism and the Samaritans. The scholar of the law
to whom Jesus addresses this parable, among others, would have thought the Samaritan incapable of
goodness. This is clearly seen in his response to Jesus. When asked: “Which of these three, in your opinion,
was neighbor to the robbers' victim?” We are told he responded by saying: “The one who treated him with
mercy.” The so called scholar of the law cannot even bring himself to acknowledge that it was a Samaritan
who did the good deed.
Bring a good Samaritan does not mean going around with a shiny halo, keeping that headpiece flittering with
one good turn after another. Being a Good Samaritan, evidently, means being willing to align your behavior
with your beliefs. This necessarily involves a risk; but then we heard last week that discipleship, following
Jesus and his teachings is risky business.
We are about half way through the Jubilee Year of Mercy. At its outset our Holy Father Pope Francis, wrote:
Jesus says to us: “Go and do likewise.”
Faithfully,
Msgr. Diamond
It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on
the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too
often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gos-
pel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to these
works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his dis-
ciples. Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the
thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury
the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct
the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently those
who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead.
MisericordiaeVultus§15
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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 9 & 10 Fr. McLaughlin from Cross Catholic
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
July 17 St. John’s Hospice Casseroles Due
July 21 Pig Roast in Rectory Parking Lot
July 26 Family Rosary
August 3 Pre-Baptism Class
August 6 St. Vincent dePaul Clothing Drive
APRIL 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION
MAY 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION
JUNE 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION
The table above represents only the Sunday offering
envelopes and Faith Direct on-line contributions. It does
not include specifically donated contributions such as
maintenance, holy days, block collection and
archdiocesan collections. The parish appreciates your
continued generosity. If you know that you will be on
vacation, or unable to make Mass at Immaculate
Conception, please mail your donation to the Rectory.
We encourage parishioners to sign up with Faith Direct
to make their contributions. It is very easy and
convenient, and it helps the parish manage and budget its
finances. You can enroll at Faithdirect.net. Our parish
code is PA190.
Collection Amount $57,032
Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583
Over(Under) Plan $-2,551
THANK YOU!
Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-13,676
(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16
Collection Amount $53,985
Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583
Over(Under) Plan $-5,598
THANK YOU!
Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-19,274
(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16
Collection Amount $49,945
Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583
Over(Under) Plan $-9,638
THANK YOU!
Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-28,912
(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16
Cross Catholic Outreach We welcome Father Farrell E. “Mac” McLaughlin of Cross Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priest and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
PREP Registration Registration forms for PREP are available in the rectory and on the parish website. It is important that school age children attending public school and entering 1st Grade be registered for the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) to be on track to celebrate First Penance and First Communion in 2nd Grade. Registration form with the program fee of $145 is now due. Since materials must be purchased for the fall, please register ASAP.
Leadership Camp Motivational Speaker Chris Seifert is bringing his unique Summer Leadership Camp to back to ICC this summer. Come join him to learn valuable lessons in Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Team Building and Community Service. Any student grades 5 through 9 is eligible to attend. The camp will be held in Conahan Hall from August 8th through 11th. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for the camp is $135. The registration form is available at www.iccjenkintown.org.
RCIA The Inquiry Period for those interested in entering the Adult Faith Formation Process is now open. If you are Catholic and have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation, are baptized in another Christian tradition, or feel that God might be inviting you to become a Catholic and have never been baptized you are welcome to enter this Inquiry Process. For further information please contact Marie McGuigan at the rectory or via email at mmcguigan250@gmail.com.
JULY 10, 2016
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Immaculate Conception Parish will be hosting a clothing
drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Saturday,
August 6th ~ 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the services
of Green Drop to support their clothing drive. Look for the
Green Drop truck in the church parking lot where an at-
tendant will be available to assist you with your donations.
Please place your donations of usable men's, women's and
children's clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items
such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under
50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos
are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances,
TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list
of acceptable items visit www.gogreendrop.com
SAINT BASIL ACADEMY Congratulations to the following Saint Basil Academy students, who have attained the High Honors for the
fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year: Sarah Depman (9), Julia Mayro (9), Madelyn Yevoli (9),
Grace Majkut (10), Sophia Barnett (11), Regina Brennan (11), Elizabeth Mahoney (11), Jennifer Martin (11), Mary
Kate McGoldrick (12), Julia Sassane (12) ————————————————————————
GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Honor Roll Report
First Honors Seniors and Juniors must achieve a Grade Point Average of 93 with no single grade lower than 85. Sophomores and Freshmen must achieve a Grade Point
Average of 90 with no single grade lower than 85. Second Honors Seniors and Juniors must achieve a
Grade Point Average of 88 with no single grade lower than 80. Sophomores and Freshmen must achieve a
Grade Point Average of 85 with no single grade lower than 80.
1) Sophie Craig First Honors 2) Caroline Helmick Second Honors
3) Kylie Purcaro First Honors 4) Kylie Saloma Second Honors
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LaSALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL It is with great pride that LaSalle College High School
announces names of the students who achieved Academic Excellence for the second semester of the
2015-2016 school year: First Honors Luke Barnett (9)
Second Honors Tyler Dotger (9) ————————————————————————
BISHOP McDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL The following students ranked in the top ten of their
respective classes: Alexander Mayro ‘16 was number 9, Robert Zigmund ‘16 was number 10, Suzanna Cantwell ‘18 was number 5. Courtney O’Connell ‘18 was number
10 and Matthew Duddy ‘19 was number 10. Students who achieved first honors include: Daniel
Ehrlich ‘17, Zoya Sadowski ‘17, Suzanna Cantwell ‘18, Courtney O’Connell ‘18 and Matthew Duddy ‘19.
Among those earning second honors were the following students from our parish: Robert Zigmund ‘16,
Elizabeth Carroll ‘17, Brynn Schwegler ‘17, Tyler Cantwell ‘18, Jack Avallon ‘19, Graceanne Carpenter ‘19
and Sean Stanton ‘19.
JULY 10, 2016
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The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul conducts an evangelization ministry with Cathedral Ambassadors. This enthusiastic group of trained Ambassadors staffs the Basilica every day of the week and is comprised of volunteer parish-ioners from all over the Arch-diocese. They answer ques-tions, offer assistance and give tours. Cathedral Ambassadors provide a personal presence in the Basilica, they put a face on the Church. Cathedral Ambas-sadors are assigned 4 hour shifts. The schedule is flexible-one day or more a month. They are provided training and materials to support their evangelization ministry. For more information and to be-come a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Louise Pascale, the coordinator of the Cathe-dral Ambassadors at pascale-fam@comcast.net. Learn more about the Cathedral Ba-silica: www.cathedralphila.org.
Saint Gianna’s Daughter, Gianna Emanuela Molla The daughter of St. Gianna, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, will be visiting the Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. Meet Gianna and venerate her mother’s relics on Saturday from 2:00-4:30 pm. Or, join us for the 12pm Holy Mass on Sunday, July 17 followed by a talk by Gianna at 1:30 with relic veneration and a meet and greet. Nativity of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
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