November 7, 2021 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

856 Euclid Ave ●Warrington ●PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org

Phone:215.343.0315 Fax:215.343.8592

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PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mr. Vincent D’Andrea Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Anthony Raymundo Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Deacon Thomas P. Quinn Mrs. Elaine Johnson Permanent Deacon Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Christopher Pujol 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 ~ Parish Secretary - strobertsecretary@verizon.net

Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Kevin Christopher Fox Rita Rocchi Lucille Hazel Norah Claire Mason Alex DiStefano Donald Bakasy Robert Gartner Joanne Galganski Kelly Hartranft Joanne Johnston Bud Altmeier Peter McDevitt Daniel McDevitt Kevin Reilly Clara Smith Irene Wallace James Kolody, Sr. Joan Middleton Thomas Chladek, Sr. James Kolody, Jr. Sherry Shea Fred Greim Dolores Kolody Fr. Allan Phan Gary Johnson Melissa Christ Matthew Certo Ann Daugert Sophie Ruiz Rose O’Reilly Thomas McCartin Nicholas Cipriano Rebecca Adams William Stephens Scott Kempf Chase Hansen Peter Cellucci Janine Rietzen Joseph Pluck, Sr. Joe Solomko Eileen Griffin Gloria Solomko Ethan Long Lisa Scholly Denise Matulis Gerrie McMillan Carol Nelson Flo Morrin Antone Raymundo Bob Kelly Marita Stoerrle Ken Brown Renee Camacho Jane Tibberino Alex Grum Fran Sabolcik Ron Sabolcik Frank Villi Mark Murphy Kathleen Kelly Irene Coyle Maureen Brand Walter Brand Joe McMullen

Maryanne Capozzi John Carpitella Joe Kotvas Cassie Leisner Jobi Brown Walter Smith William Arnold Michael Muzyk Rose Morrone-Lauria

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 strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 4:00 P.M. - Albert Purtell~33rd Anniversary SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 7:00 A.M. - Barbara Hebling 9:00 A.M - Emilio & Angelina Ricchini 11:00 A.M. - Susan Schneider~2nd Anniversary MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners 9:00 A.M. - Veterans TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 7:00 A.M. - Anne Landi~1st Anniversary 9:00 A.M. - Georgette Rossetti WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 7:00 A.M. - Anne Landi 9:00 A.M. - Daniel B. Kelly THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 7:00 A.M. - James Leinheiser 9:00 A.M. - Deceased Members of the McMullen Family FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021

7:00 A.M. - Geraldyne Vona 9:00 A.M. - Margaret McIlhinney Maguire SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 9:00 A.M. - Michael Martinez 4:00 P.M. - Mary Rose Wynne~1st Anniversary SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 7:00 A.M. - Louise Mack 9:00 A.M - Ann Mastrocco 11:00 A.M. - Peter F. Ardizzi~8th Anniversary

H.O.P.E. Captain for the Month of November:

Pat Skowyra 267-795-8533

READINGS FOR SUNDAY NOV 14, 2021: First Reading: Dn 12:1-3; Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11; Second Reading: Heb 10:11-14, Gospel:18; Mk 13:24-32

OUR PARISH GIVING Sunday 10/31/2021: $17,943 Online Bank Services Funds: $ 4,907in 58 envelopes Fall Collection (10/31/2021) : $56,292

Current Weekly Budgeted Weekly Average Average Difference

$15,730 $15,769 $( 39)

(Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30) Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity

CLERGY SCHEDULE - 11/13 & 11/14 4:00 PM Fr. Raymundo/Dcn George 7:00 AM Msgr. Beisel/Dcn Chris 9:00 AM Fr. Raymundo 11:00 AM Msgr. Beisel/Dcn Chris

Subject to change without notice

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Dear Friends,

During November, we remember and honor all those who have preceded us in death. We recall especially those who passed away this past year as we did on All Souls Day. It is normal to struggle with one’s faith when dealing with the sorrows of death and grief. Death comes with trauma and questions that we can never answer satisfactorily. Why was she taken so soon? Why did he suffer so much? Why so young? How will our family get through this? We come together today, and each Sunday, as a family of faith to be nourished at the table of the Word and the table of the Eucharist. He we are comforted even with the unanswered questions, knowing that above all, our God is a loving God who cares for each one of us here and in the hereafter. May the resurrected Lord, whom we receive in the Eucharist, strengthen and comfort us as we pray for those we have lost.

On the front cover of this week’s bulletin, you will notice the picture of an award that was presented to our parish community last weekend at the 11AM Mass. At that Mass, Monsignor Fred Britto, the pastor of Saint Cyprian Parish in West Philadelphia (our sister parish) along with Carla, the parish outreach director for Saint Cyprian’s, joined us for Mass and at its conclusion, presented the parish with the Saint Cyprian Award. This award is granted annually to a person who made a significant contribution to the Saint Cyprian community. This is the first time in the twenty-one year history of this award that it was presented to some one outside the parish community. The parish council of Saint Cyprian’s wanted to express their deep appreciation to our parish who has so generously supported them for the past 20 years. This is an award to all of you who participate monthly in the food collection and all who participate in the Giving Tree. Sallie Theis and Rose Abecasis accepted the award on behalf of our parish. Sallie and Rose have organized the Giving Tree from its inception and have been an integral link between our two communities. I thank them for all their coordination in making many things happen as well as to the men who deliver the food every month to the food pantry at Saint Cyprian’s. We are all set to accept your Giving Tree donations for this year in the Santa mailbox in the narthex. Hopefully next year we will return to the shopping phase of the Giving Tree.

This week is Vocation Awareness Week throughout the archdiocese. As you are well aware, prayers for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life are part of our daily prayer here at Saint Robert’s. There is a Holy Hour for vocations this Tuesday evening, November 9 at 7PM at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Warminster. Please consider spending an hour in prayer with member of the larger community to intercede to the Lord for an increase in priestly vocations. We need more men to join us in this wonderful vocation of service to the People of God.

This weekend we will have the first two drawings for our annual Turkey Raffle. To be honest, I was concerned that this raffle would not be too successful this year with the delay by the printing company and the mail delivery which has been slow. I heard from several parishioners that they never received the mailing. However, I should never have doubted your support! As of this writing, the profit for the parish will be greater than last year. This is fantastic!! Good luck to all who are participating in the raffle!

Thank you to all who have returned their census information. It is so good to be able to update the census with the most current information. If possible, if you have not returned the census, please try to complete this before Thanksgiving. That will give the staff sufficient time to input the information into the system.

This week I will once again be away for my annual retreat at the Abbey of the Holy Cross in Berryville, Virginia. I enjoy this week surrounded by the beauty of silence in the spirit of the Trappist monks. Be assured of even more intense prayers for all of you and know that I carry your intentions with me as I celebrate Mass in the monastery. Please pray for me, that I make a good and fruitful retreat in the Lord!

May Saint Robert Bellarmine, bless this month of November and bring home to the Lord our beloved dead!

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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

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:

CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Dept. 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 Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form

Go to childyouthprotection.org , select Staff & Volunteers, then select Required Training

OUR WEEKLY FACILITY SCHEDULE:

Sun Nov 7, 2021 Daylight Saving Times Ends Pick Up Hospice Trays 9am Family Prep attends Mass 10am Family Prep ~ School Library, Dining Hall 10:15am Confessions ~ Chapel Mon Nov 8, 2021 9:30am Adoration ~ Chapel 3:15pm SJR Play Practice~Msgr. Marley Hall 5pm Prep Class ~ Meeting Room, Lounge, Conference Room, Family Room & Msgr Marley Hall 7pm Baptism Class ~ Meeting room 7pm Parish Youth Ministry ~ Lounge 7pm Afghan Guild ~ Conference Room Tues Nov 9, 2021 10:30am EP General Meeting ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Men of St. Roberts ~ Meeting Room 7pm Charismatic Prayer Group ~ Family Room 7pm RCIA ~ Lounge Wed Nov 10, 2021 1pm Afghan Guild ~ Meeting Room 4:30pm Altar Server Practice ~ Church 7pm Choir Practice ~ Church Thu Nov 11, 2021 8am SJR Gym Class ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Choir Practice ~ Church 7pm AFF ~ Meeting Room 7pm Mom’s Prayer Group ~ Family Room Fri Nov 12, 2021 8am SJR Gym Class ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 12pm Pre-Cana Set up ~ Meeting Room & Lounge 1pm Walk-a-thon (Tentative) Sat Nov 13, 2021 Return Hospice Trays 9am Pre-Cana ~ Meeting Room, Conference room, Lounge, School Dining Hall 3pm Confessions ~ Chapel Sun Nov 14, 2021 Return Hospice Trays 10:15am Confessions ~ Chapel 2pm Sacrament Sunday Church & Hall

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US Navy: George Uhrich Joshua Velas Matthew M. Zarkowski Matthew Cumminskey Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Alex Rogers Dean Prozzillo US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Kelli Cahill Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan Michael Ganno Jack Olsh Reilly Leonard Nicky Gannon Brandon Heist Sean Sutton Westly Stephens Augustus John LaComb, V Tommy Funk John Lane US Coast Guard: US National Guard: Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph McMenamin James McMenamin Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Mark Piccirelli Nicholas Sabatini Ryan Kelly Austin Kelly Colin Kelly James Kolody III Joe Gannon Timothy Lopata US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Michael Sempowski Thomas Rook Andrew J. Velas Rich Tibberino, Jr. Kane Prozzillo Andrew Blaney

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ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433

Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org

Mr. Vincent D’Andrea ~ Principal

ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM CALENDER:

Family Prep:

Nov 7th * All parents and students attend 9AM Mass and come to school for a program in dining hall * Grade 3 students will attend class in library * Students are to complete Unit 2- Chapters 4-6 and send e-assessments *Grade 3 & 6 students will complete assignments on Google Drive Calendar Sun Nov 14~ Sacrament Sunday 2pm in church Parent meeting for those children in Grade 3 receiving 1st Penance and Confirmation Sun Dec 5 *Parent only attends for students in Grades 1,2,4,5,6 *Grade 3 students attend class in school attend the 9:00 Mass and come to the school immediately *Grades 1-6 are to complete Kid Talk Safety lesson-- send completed worksheet to srbfamilyprep@gmail.com Sat Dec 11 * 1st Penance 10:30 AM in church Grade 3 Families

Monday Prep:

November:

Mon 8 Class

Sun 14 Sacrament Sunday 2pm in church Parent meeting for those children in Grade 3 receiving 1st Penance and Confirmation Mon 15 Class, Grade 1 Saint Presentation Mon 22 Class Mon 29 Class December: Mon 6 Class, Confessions Grades 4-6 Sat 11 1st Penance -- 10:30 AM -- Grade 3 Mon 13 Class Mon 20 NO CLASS , Christmas Break Mon 27 NO CLASS , Christmas Break

We would like to thank our PREP families for providing the delicious cookies that were sold last weekend to benefit the missions through the Missionary Childhood Association. Through the generosity of our wonderful and supportive parishioners, our Parish Religious Education Program will make a donation of $1006.25 to MCA. Also the remainder of the cookies that were not purchased were frozen and will be sent to St. John's Hospice.

St. Joseph/St. Robert School is looking to add to their Substitute Teacher pool. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a day

to day substitute here at SJR, please contact Mr. D'Andrea at vdandrea@stjstr.org or call the front office at 215-343-5100.

SJR is running a pie sale for Thanksgiving from Tabora Farms and Orchard. Order forms can be found at the doors of the church.

HELP WANTED!!!! Beginning in January, SJR will be offering a full

time lunch program to our students. In order

for this to be a success we need a team of employees to run it.

This is a paid position and a great opportunity

for stay at home parents! Tentative hours are 11:00-1:15 and flexible

scheduling is available.

If you are interested please contact: Suzanne Sorge suzannesorge@verizon.net or Gina Smart ginasmart@aol.com

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Jesus has a specific task in life for each and every one of us. Each one of us is hand-picked, called by name by Jesus! There is no one among us who does not have a divine vocation! Some are called audibly by God, but the usual kind of call is internal, through the inner working of the Spirit,” ~ Homily by Pope Saint John Paul II

During this week, please encourage the young people in your life –children, grandchildren, students, and friends—to be open if God calls them to priesthood or religious life.

The Teen Mass returns on Sunday, November 14th at 11am Everyone, especially our young people are invited to participate in this Liturgy, to pray together and give thanks to God as things slowly return to normal and we are able to gather as a community and celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

“NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE”

Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–mompalo@aol.com)● Facebook: St. Robert Teen Ministry Program

Help us, Help FEAST & “Share The Warmth!" New: hat, glove and sock drive (for adults and children)

These items can be placed in the box in the Narthex of the Church from now until Christmas. All donations will be distributed at the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals prepared by FEAST for the less fortunate in our community.

Thank you in advance for your generosity !

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Women’s Advent Evening of Reflection Pursuing Peace During Advent

The Season of Advent invites us to prepare a space for God in our hearts and in our homes. On

Wednesday, December 1, at 7:00PM, we invite all the women of the parish to an Advent Evening of

Reflection.

Our presenter will be Nina Marie Corona, founder and facilitator of We Thirst Ministries whose mission is to inspire

individuals and communities to renew and share their faith, hope, and love.

Opening the Word of God for Advent Thursdays, December 2 and 16, 2021

9:45—10:45 AM OR 7:00—8:00 PM Parish Meeting Room

This year we are using Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story

This is a prayer resource with meditations that will enrich our understanding of the very first Advent, appreciating

the places, people and events that are part of that story. Rejoice! will help you open your heart to the peace and joy

of the First Advent. The cost of the Journal is $10.00. Forms are due no later than November 17th to guarantee

delivery in time. If you do not wish to participate but would like a journal, please mark on the form.

Rejoice Sign - Up Form

Name: ____________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________

Please check one: Morning ____ Evening ____ Journal only _____

Please drop in the collection, at the parish

office OR simple email the information:

jfitzaff2@verizon.net and pay at the first

session.

Saint Joseph Triduum

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday:

December 5 –7, 2021

7:00 PM in Church

As we close the Year of Saint Joseph on

December 8, join us for three evenings on the

invocations prayed in the Litany of Saint

Joseph.

Our guest homilist:

Father Stephen

Paolino,

Parochial Vicar, St.

Christopher Parish

AND former

Parochial Vicar here

at St. Robert’s.

FOCUS ON FAITH

1 Kings 17:1-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Who are you in today’s Gospel? There is a striking difference between the scribes and the poor widow. On the one hand, we can picture the scribes walking around, dressed head to foot in the latest fashion, always respected by the people for their greatness and intelligence. They are likely highly sought after within their community. On the other hand, we have the poor widow. Because of her simplicity, perhaps no one would have noticed her, if Jesus had not been watching for her. Who are you? Do you seek to be known and noticed by others? Do you seek the approval of others and engage in good deeds to be well liked? Are you willing to be satisfied with not being recognized by others, so long as you were faithful to God? Do

you offer everything to God, even when you really have nothing to give him? Is there an area in your life in which you are poor? Come before the Lord this week with your poverty. Offer it to him humbly and honestly. From FORMED: Opening God’s Word

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2021 - GIVING HOPE TO ALL During 2020 Catholic Social Services assisted 3976 pregnant women through its Beautiful Beginnings program, The program distributed diapers, baby food, maternity and baby clothing, car seats, and more. When you support the Catholic Charities Appeal, you are helping Catholic Social Services provide these vital resources to mothers in need.

Archbishop Wood and Our Lady of Confidence School students teamed up in Creative Expression & Illustration class to write and illustrate some spooky Halloween stories! The CCA is proud to benefit schools of special education like Our Lady of Confidence.

Earlier this week, Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass for the Communities of Do Guanella and Divine Providence, a ministry of Catholic Social Services. This Mass was celebrated to honor the feast of their patron saint, Saint Louis Guanella. This 19th-century Italian priest, known as Don Guanella, ministered to children with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Our support of the CCA supports the communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence, Our Lady of Confidence School, and many deserving beneficiaries of the Catholic Charities Appeal.

To date the parish is at 87% of our $71,900 goal with a donation of $62,560 from 465 parishioners. Pledge envelopes are located in the Narthex and the side entrances. They can be mailed directly to the CCA or dropped in the collection basket. For cash donations the parish office will forward a check, crediting your name, to the CCA.

CATECHIST SPOTLIGHT

Katie Fellmeth Fall Program Aide

Katie Fellmeth is an aide in our Fall Monday PREP classes. She works with our 1st graders and assists her mother, Debbie. Katie is the Chef at the Talking Tea Cup is Chalfont. In her spare time, she likes to decorate cakes, knit, crochet, read and cook. We are blessed to have Katie with us for the past 5 years. Our 1st graders really enjoy being with her.

Thank you, thank you!

EP OF ST ROBERT’S GENERAL MEETINGS

Nov.9,2021 Christmas Show at the America Music Theater,

Nov.17, 2021 Eating out at Mike’s York Bar & Grill

Nov 23, 2021 Msgr. Marley Hall–doors open at 10:30 AM with coffee & donuts, business meeting at 11AM, followed with music by Bruce Copp.

THANKSGIVING RAFFLE ~ Drawing Date Changes

Due to the delay in the mail, the Turkey Raffle dates will be adjusted: Nov 7th will be Drawing 1 & 2 Nov 14th will be Drawing 3 & 4 Nov 21st will be the Grand Prize Drawing

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish will be hosting a clothing drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Saturday, November 13, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive. Look for the GreenDrop truck in the large parking lot near the recycling dumpsters where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of usable men's, women's and children's clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items visit www.gogreendrop.com

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Vocation Awareness Week November 7-13, 2021 This annual week-long celebration is designed to raise awareness of, and promote vocations to, the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. During Vocation Awareness Week, the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood invites you to pray for those men and women in formation, as well as for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Resources: Heedthecall.org Discernment groups for guys: melchizedekproject.com For women: discernavow.com Stop by St. Roberts Vocation corner in the Narthex and pick up some free vocation material **This weekend committee members will be present to answer questions and hand out some vocation related items. ***We will have cutouts of a priest and religious for some fun pictures with our young ones and students. They will love it!

Join Fr. Friel, Vocation director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Warminster on Tuesday, November 9th at 7pm for a Holy Hour to pray for vocations

Prayer Leading to Action Mother Teresa famously said, “I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, but now I pray that he will guide me to do whatever I’m supposed to do…Prayer changes us and we change things.” The same applies to praying for vocations. Many of us are also called to work for vocations: to talk to kids, reach out to youth, and guide our own children.

What work is on your heart to do?

2021 PARISH GIVING TREE:

Once again, we invite all parishioners to join in the Spirit of Christmas by helping those in need. The 2021 Giving Tree will once again be handled with your safety in mind, as well as the safety of our Giving Tree team members and that of our gift recipients. To that end, we are only accepting Gift Cards, which will be donated to each St. Cyprian family so they can shop for the personal needs of their family in time for Christmas, St. Vincent de Paul Society and A Baby’s Breath.

The following Gift Cards are requested to fulfill the needs of those organizations: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Shop Rite, Giant, American Express, Master Card and Visa. Cash and/or checks payable to St. Robert’s will be accepted for Tuition Assistance.

In order to provide sufficient time for these families to shop for themselves, and in view of the supply chain challenges, we are starting the Giving Tree early again this year! A locked mailbox will be placed in the narthex the second Sunday of October and remain there at least through Thanksgiving. Please drop your purchased gift cards in the mailbox. Donations will be disseminated as needed unless you notate your organization(s) of choice on an envelope. The mailbox will be emptied on a daily basis, and the gift cards moved to a locked safe. We will not be collecting winter hats, mittens/gloves and socks this year.

Any St. Robert’s parish family that may be in a difficult situation this year, that would benefit from the services our ‘Giving Tree’ provides, please call Msgr. Beisel at the parish office to discuss. All requests will be kept confidential. Our team thanks you for your continued generosity. Please call Sallie Theis 215.696.1477 or Rosemarie

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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 4:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) Sundays: 10:15 to 10:45am 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Friday 9am-1:00pm Closed on Holy Days

IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First Sunday 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 the parish 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 the 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 strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

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 Dcn George Morris 215-589-9063

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 Dolores Seif 215-343-8775

Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006

E.P.’s (Seniors) Jim Ricigliano 215-343-9068

Extraordinary Ministers Dcn George Morris 215-589-9063

Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113

H.O.P.E. Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083

Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 267-261-9052

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 Dcn George Morris 215-589-9063

Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542

Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407

Music Ministry Elaine Johnson epjohnson@comcast.net

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

Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572

Soul Sisters Beth Dulin/Beth Racine 215-918-2727

St. Cyprian Patti Hessler 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)215-343-4734

Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778

Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612

PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) John Calderaio 215/491-9851 Terry Clauss 215-343-2428 Jonathan DeMent 215/421-4407 Ed Dixon 267/918-6846 Pastoral issues Amy Flowers 215/720-5107 to be discussed? Floss Hauschild 215/675-4897 Dan Kiss 267/893-9381 Donna Letizia 215/901-1085 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 members. Tom Utermark 215/343-9528 Bill Walker 215/672-3272

FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)

Carol Bauman Jesse Brookreson Ed Clark Kirk Clauss Terry Funk Robin Killion Tony Mastrocco Elmer O’Brien John Prendergast