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Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907
Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. Prior to Baptism, parents should attend a Pre-Jordan class held in our Spiritual Life Center. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com/baptism, and we will contact you.
Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 2:45 PM in church and anytime by appointment.
Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in our St. John Neumann Chapel located in the rectory.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday. Please register as “Catholic” when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital.
Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com, or contact the rectory.
Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 3 PM.
Rev. John Flanagan (Pastor) [email protected] Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander (Parish Deacon) [email protected] Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) [email protected] 610-583-6120 Sue Eubanks (Parish Manager) [email protected] Nancy Dunham (Secretary) [email protected] Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) [email protected] Lou Scaperotto (Sacristan) John Keller, Jr. (Facilities Manager) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) [email protected] Chrissy Stief (Choir Director)
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: 8 AM Saturday: 2:45 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM (Parish Choir sings at 11 AM Mass) Holy Days: As published
Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park
610-532-6880 www.stmadelineparish.com Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park
ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 www.stjamesregional.com
Loren Loomis (Principal) [email protected] Sue Eubanks (School Manager) [email protected]
May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 9 Easter Weekday (Mother’s Day) 4:00 PM † Mary Lerza Rita Lerza Sunday, May 10 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:30 AM † Michela Nardini Charles and Rosa Nardini 11:00 AM † Lillian Henry Jack Henry 5:00 PM † Wini Trefz Fletcher and Pfeffer Families Monday, May 11 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM † Dan Scanlan Scanlan Family Tuesday, May 12 Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr 8:00 AM † Adam Daniel Friel Friel Family Wednesday, May 13 Our Lady of Fatima 8:00 AM † Dolores Rumsey Family Thursday, May 14 Saint Matthias, Apostle 8:00 AM † Dominica Capriotti Ed Capriotti Friday, May 15 Saint Isidore 8:00 AM † Ed Tait Family Saturday, May 16 Easter Weekday 4:00 PM † Donald Finnegan (9th Anniversary) Daughter, Marianne Leamy
Sunday, May 17 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30 AM † Stanley Pawelko Mae, Richard, and Robert 11:00 AM † Fran & Bob McGowan (60th Wedding Anniversary, married 5/14/60) 5:00 PM † Joseph McGeehan Mary Lou and Family
Mass Intentions From Fr. Flanagan
Dear St. Madeline Family, (From Today’s Message, May 6, 2020) Taco Tuesday is past and today is Wacky Wednesday for St. James Regional dress down day. Feel free to join the fun. It does seem like we need some lighter moments amidst all that is happening. One way is to travel the high road of charity in word and deed. The virtue of charity is kind, light-hearted and loving. Charity overcomes an abundance of sin and brings us into the light. Undoubtedly, there are many heroes among the front-line workers. Their courageous service is undeniable. Other heroes are the brave men, women and children who wear the cape of charity. Charity is the greatest of all the virtues. Today, let us also pray that charity will help us and the world to be more loving. Please contact me with any prayer requests, concerns or good news. Let us stand united in prayer and united as St. Madeline Church. God bless all.
Peace,
Fr. John Flanagan
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has suspended all public Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia effective at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th and until further notice.
The Archbishop previously dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Both decisions were made in response to the growing concern over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the directives provided by government and health department officials at the local, state, and national levels. These measures will be re-evaluated pending future developments.
In making this announcement Archbishop Pérez said, “As the Archbishop of Philadelphia, my first priority is to ensure the health and welfare of those entrusted to the pastoral and temporal care of our Church. So, in light of the developing Coronavirus pandemic, a decision has been made to suspend the public celebration of all Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the time being.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has an online Spiritual Resources page that provides many excellent resources to nourish you spiritually and help you remain as close as possible to Jesus in the Eucharist during this time. Find a list of live-streamed Masses, online devotions, prayer services, faith formation, ways to help and more at the following site, http://archphila.org/resources/
Our Parish Newsletter is sent weekly by email.
Contact: [email protected]
PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED
Priests will be offering Private Mass daily for
the Mass Intention and your personal intentions.
Please stay informed and connect with
St. Madeline's through Facebook and Email.
We will keep you posted about current
and post-pandemic news.
Parish News
Keep Cool Campaign Update: We need you to keep us cool! Thank you! Donations to the “Keep Cool Campaign” have now totaled over $128,962. The Goal is $220,000. We have received contributions ranging from $25 to a new high of $10,000! Thank you very much and God bless you! Fundraising options: *Keep Cool Campaign envelopes are available in Church. *Donations may be made through our website at Keep Cool Campaign. *Monthly and Annual Pledges are an option. *All proceeds from the Parish Cookbook and Christmas Ornaments. *Funeral Memorial donations may be applied to the Keep Cool Campaign. *A parish-wide letter will be mailed soliciting funds. Please consider making a donation for your Church and this project. We have not asked for funds for capital projects in recent history. Many people make charitable donations – please consider your parish and our campaign. There may be some parishioners who would consider a one-time or two-year significant donation. All help is greatly appreciated. If you cannot donate at this time, please consider it in the future. “For God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work”. Thank you to everyone who has donated and to those who are considering in the future! May God bless you for your generosity and your love of our beautiful parish!
May 10 through May 16: The Vigil Candle on the Blessed Mother Altar has been lit in memory of Dominica Capriotti at the request of Ed Capriotti. Food Drive: St. Madeline’s held its biggest Food Drive ever last Saturday, May 2. The Community of Disciples (COD) sponsored it along with the Knights of Columbus.
We would like to thank everyone that helped make it so successful by donating food. The amount of food acquired in a two-hour window was just unbelievable. St. Madeline’s pantry will absorb most of the food and distribute it to people in need in our community. What we cannot use, will go to St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry and Anna’s Place in Chester - both are also in need of food for their clients.
An additional big thank you goes out to the AOH (Ancient Order of Hibernians) who also sponsored a food drive for St. Madeline’s on Saturday.
Again, we thank you for your overwhelming generosity to help those less fortunate. God Bless You!! St. Madeline Chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: In the Gospel today, Jesus says “…whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.”
• Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. The coins placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box bring Christ's love and compassion to the poor.
FAITH & FAMILY: Check the following websites for helpful information during this time.
Weekly family activity: https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/mass-on-tv-tips-for-transforming-the-couch-into-a-pew?utm_campaign=KTF200422&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Change your couch into a pew for Sunday Mass!
St. Madeline Mass on Facebook Live Daily 8:30 AM (M-F) Saturday 4 PM Sunday 10 AM Event Updates: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following special events have been canceled. We will inform you if they get rescheduled. Thank you!
• School Carnival, May 7-9
• Food Drive, May 9 & 10
• Youth Mass, May 10
• St. Madeline Café, May 12
• Youth Group Meeting, May 15
• Ridley Park Recycle Event, May 16 (now October 3)
• Youth Mass, June 14
• Vacation Bible School, June 15-19 SUNDAY MASS READINGS:
Reading I: Acts 6: 1-7 The widows of Greek-speaking Christian men (Hellenists) faced economic hardship and were being overlooked by the community. The Apostles were being swamped by requests and unable to answer them in a timely way. The Spirit directed them to commission seven men of proven virtue to do a “table ministry.” Hence the diaconate was born.
Reading II: I Peter 2: 4-9 St. Peter describes Christians as those becoming “God’s household” and sharing in the risen Lord’s very life. He also describes the people using four Old Testament categories. Their basic task, he wrote, was to “announce the praises” of Jesus.
The Gospel: John 14: 1-12 St. Thomas, with his habitual honesty, questions Jesus about “the way.” St. Phillip, in his bewilderment, asks to “see the Father.” Jesus’ astounding answer brings Phillip, and us too, the assurance that only faith does.
Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are currently serving in the United States Military:
MSgt. April Ashjian Air Force MSgt. Justin Ashjian Air Force PVT Joseph Caponigro Army PVT Jason Cavalieri, Jr. Army Cpl. Vincent Anthony DeGori Jr. Marines SPC Andrew Gieder Army PFC Pacey Lenge Marines CTT II Jesse Mellema Navy
God Bless All Who Serve the
Financial Facts St. James Regional Catholic School
“We are called to be Pillars of Faith … Lighting the path to God’s presence in you.”
Please keep in your daily prayers our St. James Families, relatives, friends and all who are being affected with COVID-19 that God will continue to free their heart from sadness. A mind free of worries. A life full of gladness. A body free of illness and a spirit full of God’s blessings! May God continue to keep us safe and healthy. All school activities are canceled to further notice.
Information on registering for our wonderful school
may be obtained by contacting the school office at 610-583-3662.
St. Madeline PREP
Thank you to all PREP catechists, aides, parents, and guardians for all their help in making our very different PREP year a success. We appreciate all that everyone has done to help our children learn about our Catholic Faith. We hope and pray to see everyone back in the classrooms in the fall. Information for online registration is coming soon.
Wishing you all God’s blessings, peace, and love!
Eileen Boyle, DRE
GO TO: www.parishgiving.org Please consider our Parish Online Giving Program. Sign-up is easy!
We pray for our sick that they may receive the healing strength of God: Talan Peters, Edward Verratti, Susan Aloi, Jean Burns, Andrew James Hartunian, Jack Cavanaugh, Walter Henderson Jr, Theresa Stern, Pat McGinley, Luke Theodosiades, Lindsay Deckard, Theresa Carbone, Bernice Barnes, Calvin Valenti Jr, Rose Valenti, Greg Corley, Pamela Thornton, Daniel Schiller, Judi Coyne, Joy Martin, Joseph Long, Barbara Bramley, Al Cyanic, Bridget Zellner, Lexi Flocco, Camile Milnes, Gavin McGinley, Robert Campitelli, Pasquale Marino, Patrick Holland, Ashlee Bucksar, Maureen Heistand, Catherine Burke, Peggy Abrahamsen, Kelli Kovach, Jerry Fisher, Robert J Gray, Kitty Dennis, Kim Mutarelli, Elaine Roberts, Joann Fox, Bob Doubet, Thomas Dougherty, Maxx DiVario, Carol Ann Iasco, Patricia Dabadeen, Marie Walsh, Patrick O’Connor, James Phillips, Michael Tait, Audrey Gatone, Roni Roller, Doris Taraba, Kay Masteller, Arty Erle, Pamela Robertson, Peg Breslin, Mike Rafter, Jeanne Verbitski, Stephen Henry, Colin Brandenburg, Mackenzie Ryan Kelly, Lois Manini, Peg Dietzmann, Marie Nicolai, William Shaw, Mary Borzillo, James Kennedy, Katelyn Clour, Patrick Wolfe, Liam Walden, Nick Lentz, Paul Yotsko, Caroline Jefferson, Stephen Bradley, Dorothy Shannon, Janet Szedlmayer Leung, Jim Fry, Geraldine Blair, Gabriella Brittingham, Ben Robinson, Diana Bochanski, Tony Giuliano, Ron Koch, Helen Schell, Joseph Bradford, Clifford Foster, Jill Robinson, Steve Elek, Barbara Blake, John Benedek Sr, Steven Morelos, Mary Lue Hoke, Tom Sciascia, Michael Fiorello, Mary Small, Erin Sullivan, Rita Smalley, Jim & Maryanne Toner, Stephanie Scattolini, Mary Kull, Lisa Buschmeier, Nancy Kovach, Deirdre Whitton, Lena Barone, Baby Vincent Nowroozi, Patrick Monaghan III, Baby Paityn Donsky, James Siravo, Dixie Bullock, Rosario Juliano, Connie Kopko, Pasquale Schiavo, Maryann Lerza, Jeanne Stranix, Debbie Schnellenbach, Thomas Mastroddi, Mary Faulkner, John Beamon, Daniel Cirminiello, Susan Gallagher, Nancy Gallagher, Onorina Lafferty, David Morrow, Rose McStravick, Angela Helms, Theresa Gray.
IN LOVING MEMORY: Please remember our parish when your loved one dies. In the obituary: In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Madeline Memorial Fund in memory of (name). PLANNED GIVING BEQUEST: You can make a bequest to our parish by including the following statement in your will: I leave to St. Madeline Parish the sum of (dollar amount). This is one way that will ensure that St. Madeline Parish will continue into the future and will be able to further all the good works that have been done here in the past.
Collection for May 3, 2020
Envelopes $ 7,409.00
Electronic $ 3,248.00
Total $ 10,657.00
Thank you very much to those who are still contributing by putting your church envelopes in the
rectory mail slot, mailing them, using Parish Giving or the new Weekly Offering tab on the website. In these
tough times, it is appreciated very much. God bless you
for your goodness. Thank you for your sacrifice, kindness and generosity to St. Madeline Parish!
- Fr. John Flanagan
