Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015

SS. Simon and Jude

A Stewardship Parish 8 Cavanaugh Court West Chester, PA www.simonandjude.org

WMOF ~World Meeting of Families Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive ~ Choosing Life

We began this catechesis by explaining that God made us for a reason. The God we

meet in Jesus Christ loves us, and calls us to love as he does. Marriage is the

sacrament that brings human fertility into this mission of love. If we understand that

love is our mission in our marriages, families, and parishes, then we have learned a

basic truth that will shape many other areas of life. For example, if fidelity to the covenant requires restraint

and perseverance, if our bodies and the material world can be vessels of divine grace, then we can approach

questions of sexuality, ecology, technology, and medicine with renewed commitment and insight. We now

realize why a catechesis on the family has actually been a catechesis for all of life. If we have learned to think

of our families as domestic churches, if we have learned why moral individualism is not the right context for

receiving Catholic teaching, then we have adopted a view that will reorient our whole identity. This mission is

not reserved for the few or for the extraordinary. Nor does it mean that families somehow have to stop being

themselves or seek after some impossible perfection in order to witness to the Gospel. It may mean that we

are sometimes minorities in a secular culture that sees life differently. But the Church has wide experience of

many different cultural contexts, offering wisdom and advice about spiritual practices to sustain us. Please see

the catechism for more details. Love is our origin and destiny, which is why only the way of love can truly

satisfy, and that is why Love is Our Mission.

~ Christopher C. Roberts, catechism editor

Discovering Christ ~ will be offered at SS. Simon and Jude on Thursday evenings in October as a follow

up to the World Meeting of Families. Volunteers are needed to help with coordination, set up, hospitality,

childcare, prayer and more. There will be an informational meeting Monday, August 24 at 6:45 pm in

The Meehan Center. All are Welcome. For more information call Mar ty at 610.696.3624 or go to

https://christlife.org/christlife-series/discovering-christ/overview/

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PARISH OFFICE Rev. Michael J. Gerlach, Pastor Right Reverend Ronald J. Rossi, O.Praem. Parochial Vicar, Rev. James DeGrassa, Parochial Vicar Deacon James Lyon, Deacon James Owens, Deacon Joseph Ruggiero and Deacon William Shearer Sr. Mary Beth Coyle, IHM, Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Rectory Phone: 610-696-3624 Fax: 610-696-3971 Rectory e-mail: rectory@simonandjude.org Website: www.simonandjude.org

SCHOOL OFFICE Sr. Jeannine Norton, IHM, Principal 610-696-5249

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION /P.R.E.P. OFFICE Sr. Barbara Jude Gentry, IHM, Dir. of Religious Education 610-692-3118

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. Weekday: 6:45 & 9:00 a.m. Sat. Morning: 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION: Saturday 8:00 to 9:00 am and 4:00 to 5:00 pm

PERPETUAL ADORATION: In the Sacred Heart Chapel-Visit anytime day or night. Exposition: Sunday after 6:00 pm Mass to 6:45 am Monday Monday through Friday after 6:45 am Mass until 10:00 pm

REGISTRATION/NEW FAMILIES New families should call or visit the Rectory Office (610-696-3624) to make an appointment with a priest to register in the Parish. Members of the parish who reach the age of 18 should register separately. If you move we would also appreciate a call to the Parish Office so we can update our records.

BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated the first three Sundays of the month at 1:30 p.m. Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism by calling the Rectory Office. If this is your first child, it is required that you attend a Pre-Jordan Seminar. These are held on the fourth Sunday of the month (except for December and July) at 10:00 a.m. in the Welcome Center.

WEDDINGS We need at least six months to assist engaged couples to prepare for marriage. Please call the rectory for an appointment with a priest.

AGED, SHUT-INS & HOSPITALIZED Please notify the Rectory when a neighbor, friend or relative is homebound, sick or hospitalized. The sacraments of Penance, Eucharist or Anointing are our joy and privilege to administer.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, August 15 5:00 pm Ted Bochey Sunday, August 16 7:30 am Living and Deceased of Parish 9:00 am Gerry & Terry Lafond 10:30 am Mary Cassidy 12:00 pm Joe Dellar 6:00 pm Intention of the Priest Celebrant Monday, August 17 6:45 am Eileen Shea 9:00 am Cesare L. DePiano Tuesday, August 18 6:45 am Agnes Marie Sweeney 9:00 am Eileen Shea Wednesday, August 19 6:45 am Virginia & Joseph Melvin Sr. 9:00 am Eileen Shea Thursday, August 20 6:45 am Michele Elisio 9:00 am Joseph Mastronardo Friday, August 21 6:45 am Deceased Members of the Chu Family 9:00 am Dennis Martin Bregande Jr. Saturday, August 22 9:00 am Gerry & Terry Lafond 5:00 pm John Konecny Sunday, August 23 7:30 am Living & Deceased of Parish 9:00 am Columbia Stabeno

10:30 am Edward Delaney

12:00 pm Robert Cola

6:00 pm Intentions of the Priest Celebrant

WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday, August 16 School Packets in Narthex

1:30 pm Retrouvaille (Meehan Center)

7:30 pm AA (East)

Monday, August 17

10:00 pm Christlife Regional (Meehan Center)

7:00 pm Respect Life Holy Hour (Chapel)

7:30 pm Knights of Columbus (SSJ Room)

Tuesday, August 18

7:00 pm PREP New Teacher Orien. (SKD Room)

7:00 pm Youth Led Ministry (Meehan Center)

Wednesday, August 19

7:00 pm PREP New Teacher Orien. (SKD Room)

Thursday, August 20

2:00 pm Rosary (Pembrooke Nursing Home)

6:30 pm Flame of Love Holy Hour (Chapel)

7:00 pm Rebuilt Meeting (Welcome Center)

Friday, August 21

9:45 am Church Cleaners (Church)

7:30 am NA (East Hall)

Saturday, August 22

Sunday, August 23 10:00 pm Pre-Jordan (SS. Simon & Jude Room)

1:30 pm Retrouvaille (Meehan Center)

7:00 pm AA (East Hall)

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Bereavement: The next Bereavement Session will be Wednesday evening August

26 at 7:00 pm in the Welcome Center of Church. Anyone dealing

with the loss of a loved one is welcome.

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Stewardship

Time, Talent and Treasure This Year: August 9, 2015….…$34,736

Last Year: August 10, 2014….…$33,215 Thank you for your generosity

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults~ RCIA INVITATION If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a

Catholic, your are invited.to participate in a session of

Inquiry on Tuesday evening. August 25, at 7:00 pm in the

Meehan Center. Contact Sr. Mary Beth at

smcoyle@simonandjude.org or use our parish app.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR POT OF GOLD RAFFLE $45,000 in cash prizes (Ten Lucky Winners) only 2015 tickets will be sold.

Drawing is Sunday, September 13 at the Drexelbrook 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Tickets on Sale after Masses next weekend August 22 & 23. For tickets call Bernie O’Neill 1-484-886-7254 094simju

“Forsake foolishness that you may live;

advance in the way of understanding” (Book of Proverbs 9)

To be “foolish” implies a lack of good judgment. Wisdom, on the other hand, is understanding or

having knowledge of what is true, and then living accordingly. There are many different quotations from

various people attempting to capture the difference between being wise and being foolish. Mark Twain is

quoted as saying: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it

and remove all doubt”. Benjamin Franklin said, “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and

most fools do”.

The difference between a fool and a wise person may be very slight as captured in this quotation:

“Every person is a fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit”. (Elbert Hubbard)

Throughout human history, in so many different ways, God communicates to us his desire that we

live as wise people, reflecting a knowledge of the truth. The Church, in its teaching authority and the life

of the faithful, communicating God’s Wisdom through prayer-filled contemplation of Sacred Scripture and

the Sacramental life, tries to live in God’s ways.

Since we are all limited and finite human beings, it is humbling to realize that we don’t operate per-

fectly. Mistakes are made, sins committed, weakness are on display. That’s why we always are in need of

God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of one another. So maybe God’s Inspired Word through St. Paul could help us this week:

“Watch carefully how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise

…do not continue in ignorance …be filled with the Spirit

…giving thanks always”. (Ephesians 5)

Father Rossi

Catholic Adults of Chester County Social Night CYACC offers, social, spir itual and service oppuntities

for Catholic Adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Join us

Wednesday, August 19th for a fun night in West Chester.

Go to Facebook at www.cyacc.org or email us at

ccyacc1@gmail.com.

SSJ CARES after SCHOOL PROGRAM Now is great time to REGISTER on LINE!!

Go to: school.simonandjude.org Print registration and health form, when completed drop off at the Rectory Office along with the $25.00 fee per child.

* Students are not permitted to attend CARES without proper documents.

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SSJ SCHOOL INFORMATION The August Office schedule is as follows: Week of August 17 - Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 Weeks of August 24 and 31- Monday to Friday 8:00 - 3:00 For information about our school, visit the school website at: www.simonandjude.org or call 610.696.5249 during office hours

PREP -PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM —Registration for PREP 2015 - 2016 We are still accepting registration forms for PREP. Forms are available at the Religious Education Office and The Rectory Office or go to www.simonandjude.org click on Faith Formation then PREP. All registrations are to be completed no later than August 14. Classes start Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 For questions, please call the office at 610.692.3118 or email sbarbarajude@simonandjude.org or mconway@simonandjude.org.

Please Pray For: Baby Carolyn, Baby Everly Irwin, Baby Samantha Levey, Vincent Musumeci, Baby Christian Porpora, Baby Lily

Rose Sonon, Baby Michael Yarnall, Baby, Benjamin Zikas, Joshua Zizza, Jonathan Lukas, Kelsey Hull, Katie Vanarnam, Robert Francis Bartley, Frederick Bauman, Janice Buck, Bonnie W. Burns, Scott Butler, Kerry Butler, Jim Byrne, Mary Byrne Brophy, James Callaghan, Jim Carlin, Peggy Chapman, Carol Chipps, Jill Daly, Rose D’Antonio, Colin DeHaven, Bud Devlin, Frank DiPasquale, Samantha DiTonno, Mary Ann Docherty, Kathy Dorsey, Irene Dudasik, Ginny Dunn, Kirk Ebbs, William F. Etter, Monica Fickenscher, Jean Flanagan, Andy Foss, Madison Fretz, Tom Giannantonio, Fred Giuffrida, James Goodnetter, Adele Gray, Ann Guba, Bill Haley, Dean Harris, Ed Harootunian, Dolores Hassler, Doris Haynie, Kitty Heller, John Francis Holmes, Mya Hostutler, Frank Janssen, Sr. Honora Johnson IHM, Pat Kahl, Collette Kazanjian, Jack Kirsch, Taylor Kulp, Ron Lafferty, Noah Lamar, Diane Lancaster, Gerry Langton, Marie Levin, William Lloyd, Rev. James Lyons, Badolato Mariano, Leo MacEntee III, Michael McDonald, Paul McDyre, Jennifer McGlone, Jim McGrath, Dolores McGovern, Mary Ann McNeff, , Lynn Meehan, Sue Mele, Michael Minogue, Marta Panaccio, Jamie Panetta, Ruth Rogers, Gloria Ryan, Barbara Savini, Daniel Simpson, Alexander Sera, Donald Sharples, Judy Sherlock, Marie Shupinski, Gerrie Simboli, Stephen Sinclair, Mary Sivek, Jo Ann Slifer, Vicki Smith, Howard Steel, Daniel Stevens, Kay Stevens, Marcia Tarra, Bill Timmons, Ernest Towne, Dan Trasatti,

Joanne Walsh, Marie Welge, Carol Zurlo.

Thanks to the following parishioners for

volunteering to clean our church

Friday, August 21

Lucille Pardo, Lucia Branin, Chuop Dinh,

Kathy Sheehan, Margie Ceribelli

To Celebrate the World Meeting of

Families, We Have Our August Contest.

In the vestibule of our church you can enter to win a

$100.00 WAWA gift card. Use our dry-erase board to write a

few words down that best describes your family. Snap a pic

of you or your family holding the sign and post it to our parish

facebook page. Our judges will pick the most creative

picture for the prize. Good Luck!

Adult Faith Opportunities

Be on the lookout for our programs that will be starting in September:

Surviving Divorce: a 12-week series dealing with such issues as family dynamics, anger, letting go of hurts, and

discovering a whole new world of love. Keep watching the Bulletin for information.

Discovering Christ: a 7-week series that is part of Christ Life. Check out the website at: www.Christlife.org.

Who are Pierre Toussaint, Mary Ann Cope, and Mychal Judge? How have they expressed their faith in our American way

of life? Join our monthly Breakfast Book Club which will begin on Friday, September 19th, after the 9:00 Mass in the

Meehan Center. Our book is When the Saints Came Marching in: Exploring the Frontiers of Grace in America by Kathy

Coffey. It is available on Amazon. Please pre-register with Sr. Mary Beth.

Music, Fun Games, Prizes and

YOUR MOVIE CHOICE!!

Big Screen Under the Stars

Saturday, August 29

Vote for the Family Movie you want to see at

facebook.com/simonandjude. Movie starts at SUNSET, rain

“no problem” we’ll just move to The Meehan Center! Bring a

blanket or a chair along with a dessert to share and

BYOB…hope to see you there!!

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Ryan J. Alfieri-USMC

Sherry Alfieri-USMC

Gregory Blount-Air Force

Andrew B. Callahan-Army

Gregory Cummings-USMC

Jeffrey Cummings-USMC

Steven Cummings-Army

Jeb Diehl-US Navy

Ryan P. Diehl-US Army

Kathleen Donahue-USN

Stephen Dunn

Thomas P Ehrhart

Tom Fagan-USMC

J Evan Ferry-USMC

John E. Ferry-Army

Brian Galligan-Army

Joseph L. Geary

Brooker Gerald

Bill Gill-USN

Jesse J. Heffeman-USMC

Paul P. Heffeman-USMC

Nicholas Harkness-OSMC

John Kurtz-Army

Christopher Lukas-USMC

Jason Marks

Jeffrey T. Martin-Army

Tyler Meade-Army

Maryann McCloskey-USN

Brian McGonagle

Christopher P. McGuire-

USMC

Billy Miller-Army

J. Eric Moore

Todd Moulder-USMC

William Mowers-USMC

Gregory Moynihan-USMC

Paul J. Nugent-USMC

B. Alexander Rhodes-Army

Benjamin Rivell-Air Force

Douglas Rivell-Coast Guard

Cmdr. Mary Russell-USN

Daniel Stasson-Air Force

Eric Whitelock

Peter James Yanatelli-USN

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY