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St. Robert Bellarmine Church
Palm Sunday April 9th, 2017
Holy Week and Easter Services Monday, April 10 ● Masses at 7 and 9 am
Tuesday, April 11 ● Masses at 7 and 9 am
Wednesday, April 12 ● Masses at 7 and 9 am ● Confessions: 4 - 5pm & 7 - 8 pm ● Last Opportunity for confession
Holy Thursday, April 13 ● No Morning Mass ● Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7pm Followed by Adoration at the Repository until Midnight ● Liturgy of the Hours - Night Prayer 10pm
Good Friday, April 14 ● No Morning Mass ● Church will open at 8 am for your private visits to the Repository ● Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer 9 am ● Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm ● Poor Person’s Supper after 3pm Service ● Living Stations of the Cross 7pm
Holy Saturday, April 15 ● No Morning Mass ● No Confessions ● Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer 9 am ● Blessing of the Food 1pm ● Easter Vigil 8pm
Easter Sunday, April 16 ● Masses at 7am, 8:30 am, 10 am & 11:30 am
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Matthew K. Biedrzycki Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mr. Kevin Lutz Sunday Ministry Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Edisson Urrego Mrs. Mary Landry Transitional Deacon Business Manager Mr. James Crumlish Mrs. Barbara Palo Facilities Supervisor Director of Teen Ministry Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey - Par ish Secretary - [email protected]
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of
Milan Pustka
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 5:00 P.M. - Edith Rose Barone SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017 PALM SUNDAY 7:00 A.M. - Genovive & John Litzner 9:00 A.M. - Karen Malandra ~ 8th Anniversary 11:00 A.M. - The Deceased and Living Members of the Baloga & Fetch Families MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Frank & Marie Conrad 9:00 A.M. - John & Gladys Swanson TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners 9:00 A.M. - Leo Dennis WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Teodoro Spinosa 9:00 A.M. - Thomas Muller THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017 GOOD FRIDAY
3:00 P.M. - The Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017 HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.- No Mass - Morning Prayer 1:00 P.M. - Blessing of the Food 8:00 P.M. - Easter Vigil Mass
SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M.
Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Pat Ganther Bill Zarkowski Kevin Christopher Fox Diane Barbier Marissa Nero Andreas Shaftacolas Margaret Kaiser Dolores McGrath Joe Ankenbrand Jared Callan Theresa Beisel Alex DiStefano Scott Molle Frank Wagner Margaret Prendergast Mia Reinheimer Sherry Burke Justin Richetti Elena Sestito Derek Burgard Baby Landon Gavio Jean Dixon Robert Gartner Alexis Schirling Vicki Mazzocca Dominic Visco Susan Gregory Mike Fitzpatrick Michael McBride Norah Claire Mason Taylor Schmidt Margaret Cunnane Wally Brandt Robert Rice Patricia Wendte Caitlin Thomas Nora Finello Peter McDevitt Barbara Damjanovic Doris Kelly Brent Belli Kia Handly Vincent Mullen Joan McMahon Mariono DiRocco Mia Reinheimer Leona Finney Mary Farano Arlene Sirow Susan Schneider Baby Carter Watson Bill Lynch Leslie Crum Marie McBride Carol Max Alice Burgoyne Tague
In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all names will appear for 30 days and then will be automatically taken off. We are happy to keep a name on the list, just call the
parish office or email [email protected].
OUR PARISH GIVING
Sunday (4/2/17): $16,805 Online Bank Services Funds: $837 in 25 envelopes Military Services: $2,529 Church in Latin America: $2,368
Year to Date Totals - Sunday Collections: FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Difference
$629,805 $642,028 $12,223 (Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)
Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity
CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE ( 4/15/17 & 4/16/17)
8:00 PM Msgr . Beisel/Dcn. George Cantor
7:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki/
8:30 AM Fr . Cornely/Dcn. George
10:00 AM Msgr . Beisel Children’s Choir
11:30 AM Fr . Biedrzycki Adult Choir
Subject to change without notice
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Dear Friends,
Today is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Each year the Church celebrates this holiest of weeks with reverence and awe. We stand before the Lord Jesus, who suffered and died to save us from our sins. We should be overwhelmed by this great act of love that brings new life to all who call out to God in faith. As we begin this Holy Week, let us pledge our prayerful support for each other, for the journey that is ahead of us involves embracing the cross of Christ in a deeper way. As we journey this week, let us proclaim in word and deed, the final words of the Passion proclamation today: “Truly this was the Son of God.”
On the bulletin cover you can see the many opportunities for prayer and devotion this week. Please consider it as an invitation to full participation in the wonderful expression of Jesus’ love for us. Please share with your family and friends this invitation to enter into the great mystery of our salvation.
Please hold closely in prayer this week our catechumen, Bunny and our candidates, Devon and Mike, as they make final preparations for Baptism and/or Reception into Full Communion in the Catholic Church. Bunny will be baptized at the Easter Vigil and Devon and Mike will be received into the Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd at the 11:00 AM Mass. We look forward to welcoming our newest members to the Church and our parish family.
May Saint Robert Bellarmine intercede to make this week truly holy for every member of our parish family!
With prayers,
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POOR PERSON’S SUPPER GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14-Immediately following the Passion of Our Lord Each year, immediately following the 3p Passion of Our Lord, we gather for a simple supper in Msgr. Marley Hall. In keeping with our Lenten fast, the supper consists of pasta with or without a red sauce, salad, bread, ice water and coffee or tea. This is a long-standing tradition at St. Robert’s and we would love to have you join us. There is no set charge for the meal, however, donations to pay for food and supplies would be greatly appreciated. The remainder of the donations received will be given to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. So that we might plan for dinner, please complete the following information and place the form in the weekly collection basket.
FAMILY NAME:_____________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING: ___________ Kindly reply no later than Palm Sunday, April 9th Questions: Sallie Theis c:215.696.1477 or Rosemarie Abecasis h:215.343.8113
DECORATING HELP NEEDED Please join us to decorate the church for Easter. We will meet at the church on Saturday, April 15th at 10am.
The parish office will be closed from Friday, April 14 thru Monday April 17, due to the Holy Week & Easter. We will
reopen on Tuesday April18.
2ND COLLECTION - On Good Friday there will be a second collection to support the Christians in the Holy Land.
Www.headthecall.org
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OUR WEEKLY FACILITY SCHEDULE: Sun Apr 9, 2017 Palm Sunday Good Friday collection for the Holy Land Pick up hospice trays 10am Parish Youth Ministry in PC Lounge 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word in Meeting Room 1pm Practice for Living Stations - Church 6pm CYO Volleyball Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:30am Adoration 10:30am SJR School Confessions in Church 3pm Chaplet of the Devine Mercy - Chapel 7pm Parish Youth Ministry in Lounge 7:30pm Afghan Guild in Conference Room Tue Apr 11, 2017 8am E.P.'s in Msgr. Marley Hall 6pm CYO Volleyball in Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm RCIA in Parish Lounge & Meeting Room 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group in Chapel Wed Apr 12, 2017 6pm CYO Volleyball Msgr. Marley Hall 6:30pm Practice for Living Stations - Church 7pm Choir in School Dining Hall - Cafeteria Thu Apr 13, 2017 Holy Thursday Fri Apr 14, 2017 Collection for the Holy Land Good Friday Parish Office Closed 8am Flower Delivery- Msgr Marley Hall 12pm Poor Persons Supper 7pm Living Stations in Church 6pm Epiphany Practice Sat Apr 15, 2017 Holy Saturday MMH Not Available during Holy Week 10am Decorate the Church for Easter
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM On December 31, 2014, 23 pieces of Pennsylvania State legislation were enacted that impact the way we prevent and report child abuse. As a result, all people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:
CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse
Clearance Check Federal History Fingerprint Clearance ~ ONLY if
you lived outside of PA within the last 10 years Go to childyouthprotection.org
select Staff & Volunteers, then select Checks & Clearances
*** Must be renewed every 5 years *** Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers
Go to childyouthprotection.org select Staff & Volunteers,
then select Information for Volunteers TRAINING: Safe Environment Training Technology Addendum Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form
Go to childyouthprotection.org select Staff & Volunteers,
then select Required Training
MUSIC DURING HOLY WEEK AND EASTER: There are many reasons to attend Mass during Holy Week and Easter. Holy Week is a very special time when we reflect very intently on the Paschal Mystery through prayers, readings, the Eucharist, and through music. The passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus are the reasons why we profess the faith we believe in. We, the Choir of Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, invite you to join us each day in the many songs during Holy Week to journey with Him through Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Calvary, and beyond the grave. To stress the importance of Holy Week, the Liturgy is enhanced in every way. Professional musicians are hired to help enhance the beautiful sacred music. A professional violinist will be accompanying the choir on Holy Thursday and trumpets at the Easter Vigil and the 11:30 am Mass on Easter Sunday. From the Resurrection in part II of Handel’s Messiah, the choir will sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” on Easter Sunday at the 11:30 am Mass. Come journey with us as we sing hymns to our Lord that we hear only once a year such as Were You
There, O Sacred Head Surrounded, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Behold the Wood of the Cross, Jesus Remember Me, In Remembrance of Me, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, and many others. Come join in the music, the prayers, the mystery of Holy Week, and the triumph of Easter for it happens only once a year!
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA - The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited each Monday, at 3:00 PM, during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It was given to us by Our Lord through St. Maria Faustina. Many graces are attached to its recitation. If you are not familiar with the prayers, there are pamphlets located in the Narthex explaining the simple prayer order using rosary beads. The chaplet can be recited anytime, but the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a novena, especially on the nine days starting on Good Friday and ending on the Saturday before the Feast of Mercy (the 2nd Sunday of Easter). Jesus promised, “By this Novena (of Chaplets) I will grant every possible grace to souls”. Confession and the reception of the Eucharist are a prerequisite.
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ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433
CALENDAR: APRIL Mon 10th Class Sunday 16th Easter Sunday Mon 17th No Class-- Easter Holiday Mon 24th Class Mon 30th Closing Mass and Awards Ceremony 9:00 AM Mass
INCOMING 1ST GRADE & NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION
Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 in school. Families registering for the Fall Session, September 2017 will have 2 opportunities for PREP classes. The traditional class will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. The Family option will be held once a month on Sunday after the 9:00 Mass. Please see the explanation of this program below. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney by email [email protected] or call 215-343-9433. OPTIONS FOR PREP CLASSES FOR FALL 2017
NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES Starting in September of 2017, we will offer 2 options for PREP classes. 1st Option— Traditional PREP Classes....Your child would attend class each Monday afternoon from 5:00 to 6:15 PM from September to May. Included in this program is attendance at one family gathering and one spiritual gathering. Registration will take place in May. 2nd Option— Family Program....Your child and at least one parent would attend a Family session once a month from October to May. Your family would attend the 9:00 AM Mass and then come over to school for the session. The children will go to grade appropriate classes while the parents will learn about the same subject the children are in their class. Since there are 3 chapters in each unit, you would complete the remaining chapters with your child. Online support is also available.
Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org
FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER
APPLE OF MY EYE: Congratulations to the “Apple of My Eye” winners for the week! These children are celebrated for being “caught doing something good”: Alyssa Wescott, Joleigh Yorkus, Nicholas Striano, Ella Traae and Colin McGettigan.
SUMMER UNIFORMS: Another sign of spring! The children may begin wearing their summer uniforms when they return from Easter vacation. These uniforms are optional: School embroidered golf shirt, khaki shorts, white crew socks and white, low-cut sneakers. HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS:
Hot lunch orders: The final hot lunch order for this school year is available online. Please go to the Parents tab and find Order Hot Lunch in the drop – down menu. Payment is due by April 7th.
Chick fil a Spirit Night is taking place Tuesday, April 11 from 4 – 8 pm. Hope to see you there!
Recycling Challenge – In honor of Earth Day we will be collecting your old papers to recycle on Friday, April 21. At the same time we will be doing a clothing drive. Please gather any gently used clothing, accessories, linens, house hold items and toys (must fit in a small box) you are willing to part with. All paper and donations must be dropped at school on Friday by 8:30 am.
Home and School Executive Board elections will take place at our last HSA meeting on April 26. Please take a minute to fill out a nomination form (see last week’s e-communications) and suggest someone or yourself. Please return the form no later than Friday, April 14.
PHILLIES DRESS DOWN DAY & LUNCH: We will celebrate the beginning of another baseball season with a Phillies Dress Down Day – and ballpark lunch – on Tuesday, April 18th. Everyone may wear Phillies gear or colors. In addition, the
children will receive a free hot dog and snack for lunch courtesy of the Home and School. See flyer in this week’s communication for more information.
OKTOBERFEST: St. Rober t Bellarmine par ish is having Oktoberfest on Sunday October 15th as part of the parish Golden Jubilee celebration. Plans are already underway. The Oktoberfest Committee is looking for someone to take charge of the American Food Booth. If you are able to help out, please contact either Betty Santoro @ [email protected] or Joanne Galganski @ [email protected]
JUST A THOUGHT: I recently came across this quote about Palm Sunday: “Life is full of ups and downs. Glorify God during the ups and fully trust in Him during the downs.” In light of the recent events effecting our school community, this reminder to trust in the Lord is well – timed!
5K TRAINING RUNS WEDNESDAYS Never run a 5K before or have you run many? Please consider joining our training runs! Training will be held every Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM. Training will include running or walking the course. The group will begin from St. Robert Bellarmine Church parking lot. All levels of runner/walker are encouraged to join the training. No individual will be left behind! It is a great way to kick off a healthy new year! For questions, call Bob Williamson at 215.896.5180 or email [email protected].
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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–[email protected])● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program
The Teen Ministry of St. Robert's proudly presents:
"How Could You Say No?" Good Friday, April 14th at 7pm
A living presentation of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri's Stations of the Cross
Please join us for this solemn reenactment of the suffering and death of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
Reminder: final practices will be held in Church Sunday 4/9 from 1 to 3 and Wednesday 4/12 from 7 to 8:30.
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COMING THIS MAY!
This is an 8 week Bible Study for new as well those who
have attended our studies before. Follow Me offers us an
opportunity to have a personal encounter with Christ
through the Gospel of John.
“I was blown away by the insights that were uncovered in
John’s Gospel...Dr. Sri is just brilliant.” —Allen
Dates: Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 and
June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Time: 7:00—8:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room
Registration forms will be in the Narthex and on the website. The cost is $22.00.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Today, and through Holy Week, we tell THE story of grace and blessing of
Jesus’ saving act of love—his passion, death and Resurrection. How do we
respond? In Paul’s Letter to the Philippians we are challenged: “Every knee
should bend, … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”
When we encounter challenging situations in our life do we imagine that God
has abandoned us, or do we use those moments to proclaim God’s abiding
love?
In this most Holy Week of our year, let us resolve to find more ways to give
witness to the Good news that God is with us.
100th Anniversary of Our Lady of
Fatima
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared
MAY 13, 1917 to OCTOBER 13, 1917
in Fatima, Portugal
During this special 100thanniversary celebration,
consider making a commitment to one or more of
these requests made by Our Lady during her
apparitions in Fatima:
* Pray the Rosary Daily * Offer Sacrifice for Sinners
* Consecration and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
* First Five Saturdays Devotion * Wear a Brown Scapular
More information to come as we celebrate this 6 month period, May—October.
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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS : Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN PLEASE PRAY FOR: US Navy: Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra Joshua Velas US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Robert F. Leimer Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Ryan T. Krawczyk Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan Paul Glemser William Hanna US Coast Guard: Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Anthony Taylor Mark Piccirelli Michael Malandra Lisa Ann Burgy Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook
ST. ROBERT’S CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm in St. Robert Family Room (new location) to give thanks and praise to God for all our many blessings. This Meeting is open to everyone in the Parish, new members are welcome!
RESPECT LIFE Don’t tell me what you believe, show me what you do! Join the fight against abortion and euthanasia and do so today. BABY’S BREATH OPEN HOUSE
Warminster Corporate Center 65 W. Street Rd. Bldg. B-203 Warm., PA 18974
Sun. April 9: 9:30am - 2:00pm Monday April 10: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
We would like to thank you for all of your support and prayers! Come and SEE our new office space where Mom’s choose LIFE for their babies! Meet our all-volunter staff and see what your local crisis pregnancy center has to offer. Refreshments served!! More Info: 215/ 442-0442
RACHEL’S VINEYARD A safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Next Retreat : National Shr ine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown from April 7 to April 9 More info contact : Evelyn Walsh @ 215/317-5752 or [email protected]
GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE & PRAYER VIGIL
Planned Parenthood -610 Louis Dr. Warminster April 14 @ 10:00am
Procession leaves Nativity of Our Lord @ 9:30am We will read the Passion according to St. John and pray
the Stations of the Cross.
THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2017 “GIVING HOPE TO ALL”. St. Gabriel’s System (SGS) is committed to helping youth entrusted to its care by the Philadelphia Family Court to overcome adversities and achieve a positive future for their lives. Students enroll in career and technical training to
earn industry recognized certification in building maintenance, culinary arts, landscaping/horticulture and more. Out of School Time (OST) programs are playing an increasingly important role in the educational landscape. Currently CSS has OST contracts for 15 programs at 12 sites, mostly in low or moderate income neighborhoods. They utilize existing school facilities and operate for several hours after school closes. In total there are 682 children enrolled in OST programs conducted through CSS. The OST programs do it all – they have math, science and reading programs while also providing physical fitness instruction. Students also participate in art, music, a variety of sports, and most recently, STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) education. Homework tutoring is also available. Your contributions to the 2017 CCA will benefit SGS and OST programs and so much more.
Currently we are at 48% of our $71,901 goal with $34,790 from 231 contributors. With your donation you’ll be giving much
more than money, you will be GIVING HOPE TO ALL those children participating
in the SGS and OST programs. Should you have any questions please contact the
Appeal office at 215.587.3651 or visit www.CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR PREP PROGRAM: Our Family PREP program is in need of volunteers to share our faith with the young people of our parish. The new Family PREP Program will involve teaching 1 Sunday a month after the 9:00 Mass (approximately 1 hour). The program will run from September to May. If you are thinking about sharing our faith with the young people of our parish, this may be a wonderful opportunity for you...it would be a one day a month commitment. Training and support will be provided. If you feel Our Lord is calling you to this ministry, one which is special, please prayerfully consider joining us. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney at donnaheeneydre @gmail.com or call 215-343-9433.
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FOOD DRIVE FOR ST. CYPRIAN FOOD PANTRY We will be collecting non-perishable food items for St. Cyprian Parish’s food pantry the weekend of April 22 & 23. Please place your bagged food items in the narthex after all Masses that weekend. Suggested food items are: complete meals in a box, canned meats (ham, chicken), canned tuna, canned soups/stews/potatoes/fruits/vegetables/milk, complete-just add water pancake mix, pancake syrup, coffee, powdered coffee creamer, dry milk, Gatorade, juice (other than apple, which is
donated from another source), peanut butter, pasta sauce (only need sauce-pasta is donated from another source), boxed potatoes, crackers, cereal, pop tarts, animal crackers, pretzels, cookies, lunch box size
puddings, juice boxes and snacks. Pop-up cans and items that can be micro waved are helpful. Any questions, please call Patti Hessler 267.250.5721.
HEALING MASS - The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at our 11 AM Mass on Sunday April 30th. If you wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office at 215.343.0315or complete this form and place it in the collection basket. Extra forms are located in the back of church:
PLEASE RETURN BY April 26, 2017 I am interested in receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, April 30th at the 11:00 A.M. Mass. Please place in collection basket or return to parish office.
Name:
7TH ANNUAL R.A.C.E ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN...On-line registration is now open and can be accessed by clicking the RACE logo on the front page of our school website: www.stjstr.org. Please register each family member for either the 5K run, 2 mile walk or 1K kids run. Each adult & child running/walking must have a separate completed registration.
The RACE will include entertainment, food, age group awards, and prizes. The first 400 runners/walkers will receive a t-shirt. We hope many parish families will register and enjoy a truly wonderful evening of family fun.
PARISH COOKBOOK: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of our Parish, we are compiling a cookbook with “our favorite recipes”. Each recipe will include the name of the “cook” who shared his/her recipe. Please submit your favorite recipe (you may submit more than one) via email to [email protected] or handwritten on one
of the forms found in the Narthex no later than June 4, 2017. You may deposit all comments/recipes in the box found in the Narthex.
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SPIRIT NIGHT FOR NATIONAL MS SOCIETY - Join us at Chick-fil-A in Warrington Crossing on
Wednesday April 12 from 4-8pm to support the MS Society. Please mention our organizations name when you order.
PASTORAL CARE VOLNTEERS NEEDED - Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health - Won’t you consider becoming a Pastoral Care volunteer at Abington Hopsital? Receive special training in basic spiritual care, provide supportive care in a multicultural and interfaith setting, experience the rewards and challenges of this very important work. Please contact the Abington Hospital Resources Department at 215.481.2490 to request an application.
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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Closed on Holy Days
IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January, March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Visit the parish website for detailed information Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in November) are required. Contact Par ish Office or visit the parish website for registration forms. Forms are due 2 weeks prior to the Pre-Cana Class.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available to those who are preparing for surgery, sick, elderly or dying. Please contact the parish office to receive this sacrament.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.
COMMUNION CALLS Monthly to homebound by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately call parish office and dial 400.
PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new parishioners! Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the parish or if you have changed your address. Also, Children who turn 26 years of age, or have completed higher education and continue to reside with in our area, should become individually registered parishioners.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with young people must have their background checks and training to volunteer with our youth. For more details look in the bulletin or visit our website, click on Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to the Child and Youth Protection Site.
BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or [email protected].
PARISH RESOURCES
Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Afghan Guild Claire Coleman 215-343-2299
Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244
Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635
Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752
Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343/8775
Christ’s Housekeepers Patricia Neely 215-343-2873
Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006
E.P.’s (Seniors) Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288
Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113
Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648
Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905
Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091
Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris215-343-0315
Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542
Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407
Music Ministry Kevin Lutz [email protected]
Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083
Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528
Pre-Cana Brian/ Colleen Zook 267-483-8409
Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315
Prison Ministry Ray Rugarber 215-672-7678
Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572
St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721
St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315
St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002
St. Vincent De Paul Society (Answering machine)267-644-8189
Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778
Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612
PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Pastoral issues Sheila Fehrman 215/343-1752 to be discussed? Joanne Galganski 215/343-4173 Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Amy Moffett 215/343-5436 members. Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 Mike Speranza 215/956-9769 Joe Tate 267/808-4913 Tom Utermark 215/343-9528
Brian Zook 267/483-8409
FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)
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