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CHURCH 50 LEOPARD ROAD, PAOLI, PA 19301 PHONE 610.644.1655 FAX 610.644.1928 P AR I S H.S T NO R BE RT .O R G I N F O @ P A R I S H . S T N OR B E R T . OR G
SCHOOL 6 GREENLAWN ROAD, PAOLI, PA 19301 PHO N E : 6 1 0 . 6 4 4 . 1 6 7 0 F AX : 610.644.0201 MARY K AY HENNESSY , PR I NC IPAL M K H E N N E S S Y @ S T N OR B E R T . O R G
March 8, 2020
MASS & WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL : 5:30PM SUNDAY MASSES : 7:30, 9AM, 11:30 AM, Spanish @ 1 :30PM; Youth Mass @ 6PM MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:30 & 8 AM; SATURDAY 8AM RECONCILIATION: Sundays 10-11:15 AM; Saturdays 4-5 PM; or by Appointment call 610.644.1655 ADORATION: THURSDAYS 8:30 AM—3:30 PM; Saturdays 4-5 PM CLERGY REV. STEVEN J. ALBERO, O.PRAEM., PASTOR
[email protected] REV. JAMES C. RODIA, O.PRAEM., PAROCHIAL VICAR [email protected] DEACON JOHN P. LOZANO DEACON STEVE MARTINO DEACON WILLIAM M. MASAPOLLO (RETIRED)
Second Sunday of Lent Our readings today describe turning points for
those whom God has chosen. In Genesis, God calls Abram to leave his homeland, with the promise of form-ing a people in a new land. In the Gospel, the disciples see Jesus literally in a new light, the bright light of Je-sus’ transfiguration. They begin to see Jesus, and them-selves, in a new way. These are times when God presents a new way forward, providing new purpose and energy. Our lives too have their own turning points, where God is working (usually in less spectacular fashion) to lead us into fuller maturity, and into deeper unity with God and others. The road ahead, as with Abram, Jesus, and the disciples, may be long and difficult. Lent can be a time when we reflect upon these turning points in our past, and consider how God may be stirring something new in us today. BLEST TO BE A BLESSING
The first eleven chapters of Genesis tell the story of the tragedy of human separation from God. But God has not given up on humanity. God is on a mission to reconcile and heal all of creation. In today’s reading from Genesis 12, we see the beginning of God’s new strategy: to begin with a single person (Abram, later renamed Abraham) and family and form them into a distinct people, so that all peoples may see God’s blessing in them, and share in this blessing.
God’s chosen people are not selected simply to receive blessing, but to serve as examples and agents of bless-ing. God blesses people not only for their own benefit but for all. When we fully thank God, we also accept God’s call to bless others. We the Church receive God’s grace precisely so that we may share grace with others. LISTEN TO HIM
In today’s Gospel describing Jesus’ transfiguration, we hear of the disciples’ vision of Jesus, Moses, and Eli-jah. Peter, perhaps understandably, responds by trying to enshrine the moment by building tents for them. However, God interrupts and speaks words identical to those spoken at Jesus’ baptism: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” But here God adds, “listen to him.”
Listening to God can take various forms. At some moments, as when we receive new insight or are deeply moved, we want to jump into action. Sometimes this is appropriate and necessary. But sometimes God interrupts our eagerness, and calls us to further reflection or simply to listen in silence.
Reflection and action are of course both essential to our faith journey. Yet we recall that God may often speak through silence. Contemplative practice, rich in tradition within our Catholic faith, reminds us that God invites us to an encounter within silence. In contemplative prayer, we open ourselves and simply wait upon God. We might en-counter a divine Presence beyond words.
Today’s Readings: Gen 12:1-–4a; Ps 33:4–5, 18–19, 20, 22; 2 Tim 1:8b–10; Mt 17:1–9 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020 Christ Jesus . . . destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. — 2 Timothy 1:10b Sunday, March 8 5:30 Vigil Our Parishioners 7:30 AM † Florence DiMonte 9:00 † Gloria Morelli 11:30 † Domenica Sennett 1:30 PM † Por el alma de Ruth Chavez Aramayo 6:00 † Maria Tomassetti
Monday, March 9 6.30 AM † Peter Melchiorre 8:00 † Harvey Pollack
Tuesday, March 10 6:30 AM † Richard P. Cancelmo 8 :00 † Dr. Andrew Corcoran
Wednesday, March 11 6:30 AM † Joseph Zisa 8:00 † John Ziegler, Sr. Thursday, March 12 6:30 AM † Scott McNeila 8:00 † John Rutkowski Friday, March 13 6:30 AM † Marie Faralli 8:00 † Richard Chominski Saturday, March 14 8:00 AM † James Heffernan 5:30 Vigil † John & Kathleen Mahon Sunday, March 15 7:30 AM † Anthony P. Ginnona 9:00 † Regina & Al Westhoff 11:30 † Felice DiFrancesco 1:30 PM † Por El Alma de Gena Bernel 6:00 PM Our Parishioners
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CHANGE Lent is all about change and change is usually not easy. In order to change we have to leave something be-hind. Today we hear about a very old man who decides to answer God’s call. Abram ex-periences a tremendous amount of change when he leaves everything behind, risk-ing it all for God’s promise. Jesus changes, is transfigured, right before the eyes of his disciples. The Lenten scrip-
PRAYERS & READINGS PRAY FOR HEALING: Corinne Kerrigan, Greg Kleckner, Julian D’Orazio, Maria Mo-rales, Michael Fullam, Mary Corcoran, Tim Dippel, Alice Bowman, Dorothy Wilson, Ed Rofi, Guillermo Maldonado, Helen Gelstine, Peter Lim, Ann Sassaman, Diana Reyes, Patricia Boyce, Louanne Armstrong, John F. Erickson, Debra Ulicny, Roberto Barajas, Joseph Mongiello, Mary Alice Spina, Sue Birmingham, Dan Petrella, Marion Fries, Isabelle Oravecz, Midge Malloy, Bob Denney, Mary Pyne, Jackson Kahn, Marc Palfy, Mary Ann Gallagher, Gerry Hughes, James Bu-roker, Layne McHugh, Deborah Nagle, J.D. Sobota, Ana Maria Bertsch, Lyndsay Whitmore, Graciela Gonzales, Ernestina Hernandez, Shirley Hoisington, Bob Walen-tis, Edgar Dolores Vega, Lily Walker, Philip Stadter, Miguel Angel de Leon, Anita Hogan, Winnie O’Brien, Pedro Sotorrio, Mark DeLu-ca, John Lee, Jane & Hugh Pluscauskis, Carol Lubecki, Christine Coyne, Patricia Uberti, Gilbert Mook Rest In Peace: Margaret Panas FOR OUR TROOPS: Pvt. Matthew Cress, USA; Pvt. Jessica Flowers USA; Pvt. Michael Flowers, USA; Capt. Rob Ker-sey, USN; Capt. Spencer Lahiff, USMC; Sgt. Justin Lansford, USA; Pvt. Bryan McCormick, USA; Lt. Col. James Merenda, USAF; Lt. Nicholas Prestipino, USA ; Sgt. R. J. Paski, USA; Sgt. Matthew Paski, USAF; Maj. Brian Wallin, DO, USA; 2nd Lt. Robert Farber, USA; 2nd Lt. Robert Dietrich III, USA, 1st Lt. Dan Door and all the members of the 82nd Airborne , 2nd Lt. Joseph R. Ellis, USMC ; Lt. Tyler M. Susa, USN
Our Faith tures issue the call for us to change, to be transfigured, so that we, too, will soon share in the glory of God. What is it that the Lord is asking us to leave behind? Are we willing to take the risk for the promise made by God? These questions are at the heart of the Lenten journey of conversion. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
REMEMBRANCE CANDLES
WEEK OF MARCH 8
Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of Frances DiFronzo
St. Joseph Candle
burns in memory of Richard P. Cancelmo
COLLECTIONS March 1, 2020 Collection $ 15,024.73 Electronic Giving $ 7,680.92 Total $ 22,705.65 March 3, 2019 Collection $ 19,413.07 Electronic Giving $___8051.64 Total $ 27,464.71
Join Us During Lent
Stations of the Cross Fridays at 6 PM, Church
Reconciliation during Lent Fridays from 6-7pm, Oratory
From the Pastor Page 3 March 8, 2020
What are the next STEPS… SHARE
Dear Friends,
This week we begin our S.T.E.P.S. journey with
S for Share. Dear Friends, As we walk along the journey of STEPS, let’s take a closer look at share. Jesus calls us to be light to the world. We want others to experience the life-changing message of the Gospel. Sharing your faith can be as simple as inviting someone to Church. At all the masses this weekend, you will hear how you might share the beauty of the Mass. It could be as sim-ple as using the words of Jesus: “Come follow me.” Prayerfully in Christ, Fr. Steve
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Do you love music? Do you want to get involved but don't
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Register Now! St. Norbert CYO Spring Track & Field Registration is now open and will close
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Start planning NOW for St. Norbert Community Summer Camps!
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Dear Friends, To be attentive to the health and wellbeing of our parishioners, we will suspend the Chalice at communion beginning March 14/15 and have a verbal Exchange of Peace at all masses beginning this weekend. Please pray for continued health within our community and for the Coronavirus to be contained quickly. Fr. Steve
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LENTEN TIME Consider adding one of the following prayer, worship or formation programs as we follow in Jesus’ STEPS this Lent: Feb 28-Apr 3 Stations of the Cross Fridays 6 PM, Church Feb 28-Apr 3 Reconciliation will be available during Lent Fridays 6—7 PM, Oratory Mar 4-Apr 1 School Stations of the Cross Wednesdays 2 pm, Church Mar 20 & 22 Living Stations Friday 7:30 PM and Sunday 7:30 PM, Church
March 26 School Lenten Reconciliation Service Wednesday 1:30 pm Apr 8 Parish Reconciliation Service 6:30—8PM, Church
HOLY WEEK: Apr 9 Holy Thursday 7:30 PM; Apr 10 Good Friday 2 PM.
NOTE: No morning masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday Apr 11 Easter Vigil 7:30 PM; Apr 12 Easter 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM; Spanish 1:30 PM NO 6 PM Youth Mass
CONTACT: Parish Office 610.644.1655 or Parish.StNorbert.org
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St. Norbert’s 50+ ministry is expanding!
If you enjoy planning and attending spiritual, social,
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To learn more contact: Jane Donegan at [email protected] or 610-687-5174
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“God Bless” Saint Norbert’s Choir… The St. Norbert Choir had the honor of singing “God Bless America” for the Harlem Globetrotters this past Sunday evening. They did an outstanding job! Listen for yourself... See their performance here—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8JvYSg6s9Q&feature=youtu.be
RCIA… This past Sunday, our RCIA candidates visited the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. The Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Archbishop Nelson Perez performed the Rite of Election and the call to continuing conversion for nearly 200 people, many of whom will be receiving the Sacraments and enter-ing the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. Candidates Jessica Yoegel and Brian Schanzenbach, along with their sponsors Kevin Yoegel and Andrew Garone, listened to the Liturgy of the Word and heard an inspiring homily by our new Archbishop. They are pictured here alongside the St. Norbert's RCIA formation team. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide them along their journey into the Church.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about RCIA, please email us for more information—
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