“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.

~ Matthew 11:28

SSaint Mary Roman Catholic Church 40 Spring Mount Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-8156 www.churchofsaintmary.org 610-287-4226 (fax)

September 20, 2020

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint Mary Parish is a community of Catholics, striving to be an open and caring people, living our faith, spreading God's word, and serving as Jesus' disciples to our families, our parish and our surrounding communities.

Reverend Louis P. Bellopede Pastor fatherb@churchofsaintmary.org Reverend Charles J. McElroy Pastor Emeritus

Reverend Brian M. Kean In Residence

Deacon Donald O. Nichols Permanent Deacon dnichols@churchofsaintmary.org Mrs. Mary Beth O’Connor Director of Operations/ moconnor@churchofsaintmary.org Business Manager Mrs. Kathleen Wasniewski Bookkeeper & Purchaser kwaz@churchofsaintmary.org Mrs. Susan Rodzewich Administrative Assistant srodz@churchofsaintmary.org Business & Operations Mrs. Sandra Olzinski Administrative Asst. to Pastor; solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org Parish Secretary Ms. Peggy Hinson Head Sacristan

Parish Office Center Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mrs. Mary Goudsward Coordinator, Religious Education; mgoud@churchofsaintmary.org Principal of PREP Mrs. Susan Rodzewich Administrative Assistant to PREP srodz@churchofsaintmary.org Mr. John Coen Campus Security

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) 610-287-8156 (Day) † 484-522-0330 (Evening)

PREP Classes: 1st thru 7th Level (Sept. - May)

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Monday or Tuesday

Youth Group 9th - 12th Grade: Sundays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass (October - May)

Mr. Philip Repko Principal, Saint Mary School prepko@smsk-8.org Dr. Robert DeFinis Chair, Board of Limited Jurisdiction Ms. Elizabeth Pastorius Saint Mary School Secretary epastorius@smsk-8.org Mrs. Suzette Moyer Director of Enrollment & Retention smoyer@smsk-8.org Mr. Kurt Jefferis Facilities

Saint Mary Catholic School

610-287-7757 † Website: smsk-8.org Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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S M S S H

PREP S H

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Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m.

† Anticipated Sunday Mass

Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

† Saturday Confessions

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

P C Ex-Officio

Deacon Don Nichols Parochial Deacon and Vice Chair

Mary Goudsward Coordinator, Parish Religious Education Program

Steve Bakey Parish Finance Council Member

Appointed by Pastor Susan Rodzewich

Karen Hoffman Juan Lugo

Elected by the Parishioners Dawn Brown • Andy Gdonski

Anamaria Hazel • Mike Mazzio Tim Truckley

Council Secretary Andrea Gdonski

F C Ex-Officio

Deacon Donald O. Nichols Parochial Deacon

Members Steve Bakey, Chair & Facilitator Karen Bakey • Jim Bickel

Chris Ford • William Gordon Peggy Hinson

Consultants Mary Beth O’Connor

Parish Business Manager & Director of Operations Kathy Wasniewski

Parish Bookkeeper & Purchaser

Recording Secretary Maureen Frederick

Dear Parish Family, WELCOME BACK! I sincerely welcome back all of our parishioners and friends who are physically with us today and to all those joining us virtually during this green restricted phase. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email. Please be assured of my love and prayers for each of you!

GOOD NEWS: Beginning next weekend, we will open the 7:30 AM Sunday Mass to the public. The 9:00 AM Mass has reached capacity, therefore in order to have a safe and comfortable place to worship the 7:30 AM Mass will

once again be open to the public. Our 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday will continue to be prayed privately until more people attend Holy Mass. Please encourage your friends and family to attend Mass on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. My prayer is to open the 10:30 AM Mass to the public in the future.

SAINT MARY FEAST: Thanks to Susan Rodzewich and her entire team for making the 2020 Feast of Saint Mary a huge success of Faith and Fellowship. As you know, we have decided to celebrate our Feast each year as a three day event. Friday night will be Family night, Saturday night will be the Adult Social,

and Sunday will be devoted to worship as we pray the Mass. Praying the Novena to our Lady, crowning the statue of the BVM, presentation of roses to our Blessed Mother, praying the Rosary and enjoying the music of our Marian choir will be celebrated across our weekend Masses. Each day, there will be an opportunity for people to shop at our wonderful Attic Treasures. Of course, food will certainly be part of our three day celebration. We have a NEW FOOD BOOTH coming for our 2021 FEAST. Once again, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped in making our 2020 Feast a true blessing for our parish. Thanks, everyone!

2021 MASS BOOK: The 2021 Mass Intention Book is officially open! Due to the pandemic restrictions you must submit your Mass requests either via mail, email or telephone to the Parish Office Center. Please

note: Masses will not be filled in person this year. Contact Sandi at the Parish Office Center if you need intentions or have any questions. Thank you for your understanding.

BONANZA RAFFLE: I hope you are able to take a chance and purchase and/or sell a Bonanza Raffle ticket for our parish? Each ticket costs $100. Top Prize: $10,000.00, Second Prize:

$5,000.00, and Third Prize: $2,500.00. There will be Seller Prizes as well for each category: $500, $250 and $100. THE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON: Saturday, October 24 after the Saturday afternoon Mass at approximately 5 - 5:15 PM. The Raffle will be drawn outdoors by our new patio adjacent to the Parish Office Center. Thank you very much for your participation. You can drop your ticket stub and its donation in the Sunday collection basket marked: "Bonanza Raffle" or mail it to the Parish Office Center. We really need your participation. Thanks so much!

A LEGACY OF FAITH; CELEBRATING 100 YEARS: We are just shy of $4,600 in order to reach our $2 Million Goal. Thank you very much for your kind generosity towards our Capital Campaign. Whatever gift, small or large, it is a

gift to God and His Church. It is truly a blessing. Thanks in advance for helping achieve our GOAL.

SUNDAY COLLECTION: Please help us if you are able. Our parish has taken a financial loss due to the Coronavirus as people have not yet fully returned to "in person" Mass. If you can possibly help in any way I am truly

grateful. Please think of choosing our ONLINE PARISH GIVING as a means to donate to our parish. The link for Parish Giving is on the homepage of our website. Please consider using this option.

Have a blessed week, everyone!

Love and Prayers,

New Parishioners: If you have recently moved into our community, welcome! Please call the Parish Office Center to register.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms during the pandemic are celebrated every Sunday. Contact the Parish Office Center to schedule.

Sacrament of Marriage Parishioners must contact the Parish Office Center at least six months prior to the wedding date. Pre-Cana session is required.

Pastoral Care of the Sick If you know of anyone who is sick, elderly or homebound, please notify the Parish Office Center for arrangements.

Sponsor Certificates Certificates are needed in order to be a baptism or confirmation sponsor. To be eligible:

Must be at least 16 years old Must have received the sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion and Confirmation If married, must have been married in a Catholic Church or a Convalidation Ceremony Must be a registered and active member of Saint Mary Parish.

Please call the Parish Office Center at least 1 month in advance of date needed.

Evangelization Resource Center Hours: Closed during the pandemic restricted phase.

SCRIP Gift Card Program Call the Parish Office Center for information on this program.

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Pirrall Family

Saturday September 19 4:00 p.m. George Matthews - Pat Matthews

Sunday September 20 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Mary Jane Wissman - Cassie Whitehead 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Michelle Beck - Deb Ford 10:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members Saint Mary Parish 12:00 p.m. Intentions of Saint Mary Conference of St. Vincent

DePaul & their clients

Monday September 21 Saint Matthew, Apostle 9:00 a.m. Viola Naumowicz - Candace Zacher

Tuesday September 22 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Carl Schweiger - Saint Mary PREP

Wednesday September 23 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Michael Paznokas - Susan

Paznokas

Thursday September 24 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Agnes Batzel - Monica Lynn & Brendan

Friday September 25 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Annamae O’Callaghan

Saturday September 26 Saints Cosmas & Damien 9:00 a.m. Betty Blair Daniel - Anna & Monty 4:00 p.m. Verano Family - Carmella Gimber

Sunday September 27 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Dale Adams - Burke Family 9:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members Saint Mary Parish 10:30 a.m. Intentions of Ryan Hunter - Mom & Dad 12:00 p.m. All Those Enrolled in the Memorial Fund

Weekly Memorial Intentions

CHURCH

Rose For Life In honor of Living & Deceased Members of the

Dacri & DiCicco Families Requested by Anita Timmins Rose for Resurrection In memory of ______ Requested by ______ Sanctuary Lamp In honor of Barbara Gordon & Family Requested by Annamarie & John Coen Altar Candles In memory of ______ Requested by ______ Altar Bread & Wine In honor of the Marriage of Dylan & Brooke

Kohutka Requested by their family

CHAPEL

Vigil Light In honor of Carolyn Stenger Requested by Joanne Kunz Sanctuary Lamp In memory of George & Robert Capaldi Requested by wife & mother, Louise Capaldi

Monday, September 21st through Sunday, September 27th Daily Mass Monday through Saturday streamed on Facebook Page

Sunday Masses streamed on YouTube Channel, Facebook Page and Parish Website.

Friday, September 25th: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM Saturday, September 26th: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM Sunday, September 27th: Sunday Mass - 26th Sunday Ordinary Time: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM

All Masses, Reflections and Evening Prayer videos are archived on our

YouTube Channel.

Monday, September 21st: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM Tuesday, September 22nd: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 23rd: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM Thursday, September 24th: Daily Mass: 9:00 AM Father Bellopede Daily Reflection: 1:30 PM Evening Prayer with Deacon Don & Linda: 6:30 PM

If you are interested in Mass Intentions or Memorials in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office Center. Memorials are for one week and begin on Sunday.

Donations: Announced Mass: $10, Unannounced Mass: $5 Rose for Life, Rose for Resurrection, & Vigil Light: $5, Sanctuary Lamp: $10

Altar Candles: $20, Bread and Wine: $50, Altar Flowers: $175

SSaint Mary Prayer Groups

Adoration All day, every day in our Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.

Rosary The Rosary will be prayed daily before the 9:00 a.m. Mass and on Sundays before the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour The Thursday before the first Friday of the month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.

Fatima Rosary Group First Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m.

Flame of Love Rosary Every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in Annex Room 1.

In the Spirit Prayer Group Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Annex Room 1.

Oasis Women’s Prayer Group Every Friday at 1:00 p.m. in Annex Room 1.

Please note that all meetings are suspended until further notice.

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY

Albert J. Augustine Bridgette Augustine Madeline Augustine Yaphet Blair Michael Boehret Matthew Bulen Matthew P. Burns David Capobianchi Brianna Carroll Kayla Carroll David Casas Wayne Cherry, Jr. Aaron Chomyn Noah Colapreto Matthew Dager Ryan Decker Brian Dunn Thomas Fisher Tim Fitzgerald Jennifer Foley Matthew Foley Blaise Fountaine Eric Funk David Gentner Jim Gotlewski Richard Granozio Tom Gutherman Collin Hamel Brian Handel Tim Harris Aaron Hart Eric Himmel William Holdsworth Kyle Houchins Michael Ingram Kyle Kearney Matthew Kearney Alexander Klobusicky Brett R. Karkheck Fr. Joseph Lea Gabriel Leone George Lockbaum Charles Maloney III Jordan Mares Keith E. Mason Bobby McCall Timothy R. McGinnis Jacob McLendon Jonathan Minkler Meghan Morton Danielle Murdoch Brian Murray Tim Murray Shawn O’Connor Kevin O’Malley Geoff Ostrowski Jackie Perrie Gerard Pettine Michael Regan Martin D. Roth Elizabeth Schnaubelt William Schweitzer Sara Saraceni Lauren Shaw Angela M. Sills Ashley L. Sills Brian Sinclair David Sinnk Owen Sisbarro Sharon Sisbarro Brian Smith John Walsh John Weaver Mark Wimmer Kathleen Winters Molly Winters Joseph Wolf Damian Zottoli Dante Zottoli Dominic D. Zottoli Zachary Zottoli

Bonnie Abers, Margaret Addario, Rowen Aldridge, Brendan Avvento, Betty Beatty, Philip Berardi, Ed Brennan, Nicholas Caruso, Kenny Castagnini, Jack Castenova, Patricia

Cox, Shirley Cox, Jill Deenihan, Leslie DeFrancesco, Marianne DeMartinis, Tim Dippolito, Louis DiTanna, Loretta Dulin, Nicholas Esposito, Erica Fox, George Gannon, Len Geary, Delores Giera, Frank Gormley, Michelle Gormley, Betty Jo Hayes, Amy Herkins, Esther Hunter, Jack Hunter, Mary Interrante, Jim Jaconski, Joe Jaconski, Jane Kerr, Suzanne Kraekel, David Krummel, Bill Larkins, Frank Larkins, Terry Leichner, Keeley Levitsky, Ann Malanowski, Emelia Marasilio, Jay Mason, Shep Michael Mason, Jenifer Mason, Steve Mason, Pat Matthews, Pat McMahon, Baby Merrill, Bill Moore, Dave Nester, Cathy Neve, Jim Neve, Ruth Nikish, Jerry Nikish, Marge Nosek, Billy Okumu, Jack Orsini, Lynette Orsino, Jack Palm, Melinda Palm, Ryan Palm, Kathy Pedriani, Maria Peranteau-Keller, Ann Petty, Claudia Rooney, Brian Salisbury, Tom Schnaubelt, Desiree Sedgwick, Ernestine Shofran, Sophia Southerling, Alex Stadtlemaier, Maureen Steinmetz, Joshua Stern, Patricia Tacconelli, Eileen Taylor, Marie Tressler, Dianne Wachtendorf, Dottie Wynn, Patrick Zampetti, Stacey Zavala

If you would like to add a loved one or friend to the Prayer List please contact the Parish Office Center at 610-287-8156 or solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org.

If you are in need of urgent or emergency prayers for situations that arise unexpectedly, please contact Saint Mary Prayer Warriors at

SMCprayerwarriors@gmail.com

MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE Beginning next weekend, September 26 & 27, we will celebrate 4 public Masses and one confession. Our schedule is:

Confessions Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Anticipated Sunday Mass Saturday 4:00 PM

Sunday Mass 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Sunday Mass will live stream on Sundays at 9:00 AM. We ask everyone to wear a mask while in the church building and follow the directions of our parish Ushers in order for us to adhere to social distancing requirements. We are asking for your patience and help as we work together to keep all our parishioners and friends safe and healthy!

2021 MASS BOOK The 2021 Mass book is now open. However, due to the pandemic restrictions, the Parish Office Center is open by appointment only. If you wish to

schedule Mass intentions please call the Parish Office Center at 610-287-8156 or email Sandi at solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org and we will be happy to schedule them for you. Please note: Masses will not be filled in person. Thank for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe.

WELCOME…… and God’s Blessings on John Joseph Bowes IV who was baptized by Father Louis P. Bellopede on Saturday, September 12th.

CONGRATULATIONS…. and Prayerful Best Wishes to Brooke Petery and John Dylan Kohutka who were made one in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony by Father

Louis P. Bellopede on Saturday, September 12th at a 1:00pm Nuptial Mass.

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Villa Maria Academy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in the tradition of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, invites young women to apply for Fall

2021 admission! Villa Maria, located in Malvern, will host a Hybrid Open House for all interested students and their families on Sunday, October 4, 2020. For additional information, please contact the Admissions Office at 610-644-2551 or register online at www.vmahs.org. Learn about what Villa Maria sisterhood has to offer!

PRIVATE PRAYER Saint Mary Church is open Monday through Saturday from 12 to 3pm for private prayer. While the Blessed Sacrament will not be exposed, Jesus is still present in the

tabernacle. Please remember that you must wear a mask, practice social distancing, and we kindly ask that you do not enter church if you are not feeling well for the health and safety of all.

OPEN CYO BOARD POSITIONS Looking to get involved?! Ready to help get our youth back on the playing field? St. Mary CYO can use your help! There are several open board positions: President, JV Athletic Director,

Treasurer, Secretary, Spiritual Chair, and an At Large Member. Elections will take place at our annual CYO open meeting which will be held via Zoom on Monday October 5th. Please email saintmarysspartans@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a member of the CYO board or if you'd like information on attending the Zoom meeting on October 5th.

LEGACY OF FAITH CAMPAIGN AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Amount Pledged……………………..……….. $1,996,591.96

Pledge Income………………………………... $1,135,786.12

Expenses Paid………………………………… $927,456.60

Bank Balance…………………………………. $208,329.52

Legacy of Faith Campaign Goal……………... $2,000,000.00

Pledges/Donations/Payments can be mailed into the Parish Office Center or made through Parish Giving.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian life and zeal to share that life with others." ~ St John Paul II. Like never before, we need strength and courage. Pray about what hour Jesus is calling you to spend with Him. We

especially need to cover the OPEN NIGHT HOURS. Open Hours: Sun 7:00AM, 3:00PM, & 11:00PM; Mon 1:00AM; Tues 1:00AM; Wed 3:00AM & 6:00AM; Thurs 12:00AM & 6:00AM; and Sat 2:00PM. Substitutes are always needed. If interested please contact MK at marykath14@gmail.com or 610-476-4490.

EVENING PRAYER Join Deacon Don and Linda Nichols each evening at 6:30 PM for Evening Prayer, part of the Liturgy of the Hours. Evening Prayer will be broadcast on our YouTube Channel, Facebook

Page, and parish website. You can find the prayers for each evening on our parish website by clicking on the IBreviary box.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way by which persons become “citizens of the Kingdom” through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If you, or someone

you know, would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or are thinking about coming into full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon Don Nichols at dnichols@churchofsaintmary.org or call 610-287-8156.

Christian Initiation of Adults: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00pm from September thru June. Lay Missionaries of Charity: First Saturday of every month from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Legion of Mary: Every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00pm.

Living Water Bible Study: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:45am to 12:15pm September thru May. Men’s Gospel Reflection: Every Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00am. Patricians: 3rd Thursday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00pm from September thru May. Women’s Bible Study: Two sessions on Thursdays: 9:30 to 11:00am and 7:00 to 8:30pm. Sessions are offered at various times of the year.

PREP REGISTRATION 2020-2021 IS ONLINE After much prayer and careful consideration, the decision has been made to conduct classes virtually for the PREP year 2020-2021. You will have the choice of either Catechist-led virtual classes on Monday or Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 7:45pm or a traditional homeschool option, where parents are the catechists. Please register online by choosing PREP from the Religious Education tab at the top of the parish website, and tap on the yellow “Click here to register online” button at the bottom of the registration flyer. All families are encouraged to register on or before September 4th. For more information, please contact Mary Goudsward at mgoud@churchofsaintmary.org or call 610-287-8156.

Saint Mary Catholic School ~ Grades K-8 A competitive academic curriculum with a full time designated learning support room and teacher

available to students, and full time art and music teachers, who encourage our students to discover and display their inner gifts God has given them through Art, Music, and Drama as part of their curriculum.

Agnus Dei Academy ~ Pre-K 3 and 4 Year Olds We partner with parents in developing the whole child by fostering a love of learning and encourage independence and imagination to inspire your

child to become a thinker, an explorer, and above all, a life-long learner.

To register or to schedule a private tour call Suzette Moyer at 610-287-7757 x244.

COME SEE US!

Saint Mary Catholic School

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

PROGRAMS MOVIES AUDIO BOOKS PICK OF THE WEEK

Padre Pio Between Heaven and Earth

Based on the historical records and the personal testimony of his fellow friars, this is the amazing true story of the life of the famous stigmatic monk, St. Padre Pio, a contemporary saint who died in 1968. Padre Pio was a powerful witness for Christ, and a great spiritual guide to countless souls for over fifty years.

Registering is easy - just go to saintmaryrcc.formed.org, click on the blue next button and complete the registration information. Questions on how to use this service? Contact Mary Goudsward at 610-287-8156 or email mgoud@churchofsaintmary.org. Subscription is free!

NEVER STOP LEARNING! Faith is a journey and there is always something new to learn no matter what your

age! To find a faith formation that suits you best, or for more information on any of those listed above, contact Mary Goudsward, Coordinator of Religious Education, at mgoud@churchofsaintmary.org or 610-287-8156.

This is a one-time class which you must attend in person and does not need to be renewed. A signed copy of Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries (obtained at the class) must be submitted to the Parish Office Center.

Protecting God’s Children

For questions or more information contact Sandi Olzinski: solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org or 610-287-8156

Where: Saint Mary Hedge Hall

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Time: 6:00—8:30 PM

Who: All Volunteers who have regular, direct responsibility for, and contact with, children must attend this 2½ hour class as part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Child and Youth Protection Safe Environment Policy.

You must register for this class at:

www.virtus.org

Select Saint Mary, Schwenksville as your session location.

Don’t let sexual violence silence you. Healing can start with a call. Visit www.pacrimevictims.com/healing or call

1-888-800-8780.

LIFE MINISTRIES Saint Mary Parish is committed to the promotion and sanctity of all Human Life from the first moment of conception until natural death. Let us together as a parish community stand up and speak boldly for every person born and unborn.

Rachel’s Vineyard: 1-800-395-HELP(4357) Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 1-866-482-LIFE(5433) Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Domestic Abuse: 1-866-Safe-014 Pregnancy Hotline: 1 (800) 712-HELP

Bulletin Submissions: All information and announcements to be published in the bulletin are due to the Parish Office Center by Friday the week prior to publication. All bulletin submissions should be emailed to solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org.

FFINANCIAL FACTS

PLEASE, NO CORN, BEANS OF ANY KIND, SOUPS, PASTA, PASTA SAUCE,

PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY OR CEREALS! Gift cards to local grocery stores are always appreciated!

Shampoo Only Body Wash Hand Soap

Laundry Detergent Cleaning Supplies

Toilet Paper Paper Towels Dry Potatoes

Mayonnaise Canned Chicken/Tuna

Rice Canned Beets/Asparagus

Canned Carrots Fresh Garden Veggies

(Must be delivered 10/4)

Saint Vincent de Paul Corner Our conference here at Saint Mary Parish uses your contributions and donations to help those in need from our parish and local community.

Client Needs: #187: Girl’s clothes; size 14-16

Special Need: We have several families in need of a car , van or SUV, inspected and in good running condition. For more information, or if you or someone you know is able to help, please call Peggy Hinson at 610-287-8156.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS The food pantry is in need of the following items:

Due to the current situation, there will be no monthly pantry collection. However, donations can be dropped off during the week under the overhang of Hedge Hall. Please be as generous as you are able since there will be no monthly collection and the need is great! The monies collected in the poor boxes throughout Saint Mary Church go directly to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society to assist their clients who are in need.

Collection for September 6, 2020 Week 10

Weekend Collection (Weekly Offering Envelopes) Target Needed for the 20-21 Fiscal Year…….. $900,000.00 Weekly Target Needed for 20-21 Fiscal Year….. $17,307.69 Collection for Weekend of September 6.....….. $11,886.20 Parish Giving & PayPal……………………........ $6,558.79 Over (Under) Target.............................................. $1,137.30

School Mortgage (Blue Envelope) Target Needed for the 20-21 Fiscal Year…….. $98,000.00 Weekly Target Needed ……………………….… $1,884.61 Collection for Weekend of September 6........... $1,762.00 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($122.61) Catholic Education Center Mortgage: Balance as of July 30, 2020.………...…...…... $1,299,449.78 August Principal Payment….........………….... $9,063.89 Balance as of August 30, 2020................…..… $1,290,385.89 Next Monthly Principal Due September 30, 2020

Total Collected To Date...................................... $152,186.00

Envelopes Mailed…………. 1,035 Total Used…...….…. 69 Parish Giving Enrollment…. 373 Total Used…….……. 173 c

Parish Debt (Gold Envelope) Debt……………………………………………... $758,322.65 Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)……………….. $726.90 New Debt Total…………………………………. $757,595.75

Collection for September 13, 2020 Week 11

Weekend Collection (Weekly Offering Envelopes) Target Needed for the 20-21 Fiscal Year…….. $900,000.00 Weekly Target Needed for 20-21 Fiscal Year….. $17,307.69 Collection for Weekend of September 13...….. $13,354.00 Parish Giving & PayPal……………………........ $5,384.15 Over (Under) Target.............................................. $1,430.46

School Mortgage (Blue Envelope) Target Needed for the 20-21 Fiscal Year…….. $98,000.00 Weekly Target Needed ……………………….… $1,884.61 Collection for Weekend of September 13......... $772.62 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($1,111.99) Catholic Education Center Mortgage: Balance as of July 30, 2020.………...…...…... $1,299,449.78 August Principal Payment….........………….... $9,063.89 Balance as of August 30, 2020................…..… $1,290,385.89 Next Monthly Principal Due September 30, 2020

Total Collected To Date...................................... $171,696.77

Envelopes Mailed…………. 1,035 Total Used…...….…. 101 Parish Giving Enrollment…. 373 Total Used…….……. 173 c

Parish Debt (Gold Envelope) Debt……………………………………………... $757,595.75 Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)……………….. $293.25 New Debt Total…………………………………. $757,302.50 $

The Parish Debt represents invoices that we owe to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These invoices are for assessments, insurance, property and liability, etc. incurred between the years of 2005 – 2012. The Archdiocese has been very gracious to cover these invoices during a time when we could not afford to do so. By using your Parish Debt (Gold) Envelope, you are helping our parish pay the obligation we owe to the Archdiocese. From 2013 to today we are current on all our Archdiocesan invoices. Thank you for your kind generosity.

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