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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 December 10, 2017 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor Locke Highleyman, Business Manager Shirley Misiak, Office Manager Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Joan Lampart, Coordinator of Parish Outreach Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center Dianne Linden, Administrative Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory 215.679.9275 Youth Ministry 267.733.2572 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.7839 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.2237 Parish Hall 215.679.8116 Fax Numbers: Rectory 215.679.0386 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.8370 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.8370 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg 18073 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.spnparish.org Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Email address: [email protected] Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Email address: [email protected] Website Address: www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com Youth Ministry Office hours: (East Greenville) Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Email address: [email protected] ROSARY: Prayed in the Chapel Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS For a floral arrangement to be placed at the altar, please call the rectory. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30 AM; 10:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - St. Anne Chapel The Chapel is open Monday thru Saturday until 7:00 PM for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Daily Mass is celebrated in the Chapel attached to the rectory: Monday - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT. BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule 2 nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 10 AM Mass 3 rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 11:30 AM SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation need to be at least 16 years of age, to be confirmed, attend Mass weekly, and if married, be in a valid marriage. PRE-JORDAN CLASSES Call the Rectory Office to schedule. MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS before the date of the wedding. NEW PARISHIONERS Stop by or call the rectory between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm SHUT-INS Call the Parish Outreach Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Rectory Office.

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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 December 10, 2017

Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor

Deacon Michael J. Franks

Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor

Locke Highleyman, Business Manager

Shirley Misiak, Office Manager

Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music

Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Joan Lampart, Coordinator of Parish Outreach

Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center

Dianne Linden, Administrative Assistant CFLC

Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister

Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory 215.679.9275 Youth Ministry 267.733.2572 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.7839 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.2237 Parish Hall 215.679.8116 Fax Numbers: Rectory 215.679.0386 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.8370 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.8370 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg 18073 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.spnparish.org Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Email address: [email protected] Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041

Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Email address: [email protected] Website Address: www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com Youth Ministry Office hours: (East Greenville) Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Email address: [email protected]

ROSARY: Prayed in the Chapel Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS For a floral arrangement to be placed at the altar, please call the rectory.

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30 AM; 10:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - St. Anne Chapel The Chapel is open Monday thru Saturday until 7:00 PM for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament.

Daily Mass is celebrated in the Chapel attached to the rectory: Monday - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT.

BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule 2nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 10 AM Mass 3rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 11:30 AM

SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation

need to be at least 16 years of age, to be confirmed, attend Mass weekly, and if married, be in a valid marriage.

PRE-JORDAN CLASSES Call the Rectory Office to schedule.

MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS before the date of the wedding.

NEW PARISHIONERS Stop by or call the rectory between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

SHUT-INS Call the Parish Outreach Office.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Rectory Office.

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OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We are the Catholic Parish Community of

St. Philip Neri, answering Christ's call to discipleship through Word, Sacrament and

Service. We proclaim God's hope and love to all.

Serving at Mass Dec. 17 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm – Catherine Cahill G. Plosa

Lee Johnson

Priest

Deacon

Marci Jaman Janet Kendra

7:30 am – Beverly Bowser R. Leidy

Cameron Bowser

Priest

Deacon Jo Ellen Carr

Ray Carr

Charles Doherty

Judith Doherty

Mary R. Giambrone Chuck Rodgers

Jan Valeriano

Mary Weber

10:00 am – Ed Tryon T. Benner

Alicia Tryon W. Benner Priest

Deacon

Bob Hermley

Jeanne Hermley

Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2017

Monday, December 11, Saint Damasus I 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel

5:00 pm – Helen Burke, (Bonnie Rocco)

Tuesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe

8:00 am – Claude Balduzzi, (Bob & Barbara Schwind)

9:00 AM - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

Wednesday, December 13, Saint Lucy

8:00 am – Joseph Kaiser, (Gloria Kaiser)

9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

Thursday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross

8:00 am – Alfred Alexy Jr.,

(Anthony & Barbara Parestis)

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel

Friday, December 15

8:00 am – Paul & Vera Fronheiser, (Estate)

9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

Saturday, December 16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

5:00 pm – Irwin Yerger, (Richard & Kathy Henry)

Third Sunday in Advent

December 17, 2017

7:30 am – Living and Deceased Members

of the Parish.

10:00 am – Gene Arnao, (Tony & Dolores Arnao)

WE INVITE YOUR PRAYERS For the sick, those in hospitals, nursing homes, also for their caregivers; and all those we hold close in our hearts. Please pray in particular for: Philip Myers; Cody Moore; Joan Pongia; Michael Quigley. For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace.

PARISH NEWS

SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS - Welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: [email protected]

Ray Carr: [email protected]

Kevin Charlton: [email protected]

Matthew Fuhs: [email protected]

Karen Katrinak: [email protected]

Theresa Walker: [email protected]

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS December 4, 2016 December 3, 2017 Envelopes: $ 6,588.00 $ 5,429.00 Online: 1,842.00 1,487.00 Loose: 1,599.00 1,336.00 Children’s: 18.00 9.00 Total: $10,047.00 $ 8,261.00 Retired Religious Retired Religious $ 952.00 $ 902.00

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SAINT PHILIP NERI CATHOLIC CHURCH

1325 KLINERD ROAD

PENNSBURG, PA

CHRISTMAS MASSES:

Christmas Eve, December 24th: 7:30 AM

10:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

Christmas Day, December 25th:

9:00 AM

Vigil Masses: December 31st:

7:30 AM 10:00 AM

January 1st:

Mary, Holy Mother of God 9:00 AM

We wish you a Blessed Christmas

and a Holy New Year!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS

Saturday, December 16th: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM in Church

Saturday, December 23rd: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM in Church

Wednesday, December 20th:

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in Church

DECORATING the CHURCH for CHRISTMAS We will decorate the Church for Christmas on

Friday, December 22nd at 6:00 PM. Pizza will be provided. Everyone is welcome to come out and join in on the fun; so mark your calendar and save the date!

PARISH IMPROVEMENTS In response to parishioner’s inquiries, if you would like to make a donation to a specific project being considered by the Church, please put your check or cash in an envelope and place the project you want to donate to on the front of the envelope and put it in the Sunday collection or drop off at the Rectory. Your dollars will be put towards your specific project. The top four (4) projects currently being looked into are:

1. New Church Roof 2. New Church AC 3. Repaving Church Parking Lot 4. Refurbishing of Church Organ

NOTE: PLEASE PUT CHECKS FOR

PARISH IMPROVEMENTS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPE.

HOUSE BLESSINGS House Blessings can be arranged by calling or emailing Shirley Misiak at the rectory during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (215.679.9275) or email to: [email protected] to make a request. The request will then be recorded and then forwarded to one of the Deacons who will follow up with a phone call to schedule a visit.

ASSISTANCE AT CHRISTMAS MASSES Any Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion who would like to assist us at any of the Christmas Masses, should contact Deacon Mike Franks at: 484.919.9603 or email: [email protected].

CLEANING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS We are going to be cleaning the Church for Christmas on Tuesday, December 19th at 9AM. If you would like to assist, call Shirley at the Rectory Office between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM or email: [email protected].

SPN CHURCH BREAKFAST HELP WANTED: person/s to wash, sort, cook potatoes. Start at 8:00 AM on Thursday. Person/s to peel potatoes. Start at 10:00 AM Thursday prior to monthly Breakfasts. Contact Bill Robinson: 215.896.5949 or email: [email protected].

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SPN CHURCH BREAKFAST HOURS Beginning in January 2018, the Breakfast serving hours are going to be 8:00 AM until noon with the exception of Mother’s Day and Christmas it will continue to be from 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. PLANNING COMMITTEE: LENTEN FISH FRY

Our next committee meeting will be on Thursday, January 4, 2018 in the Parish Hall Meeting Rooms. Anyone wishing to be part of the planning, call or come and join us at the meeting. Contact Bill Robinson: 215.896.5949 or email to: [email protected].

FREE THROW CONTEST

Sponsored by: KOC 6614

St. Philip Neri Parish Hall

Monday – January 15, 2018

Registrations begins at 6:30 PM

This contest is for boys and girls ages nine thru

fourteen years old. Any questions, call Steve at: 610.675.5633.

COME-N-GO BINGO

SPN PARISH HALL

FREE ADMISSION

Saturday – January 20, 2018

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Games begin at 6:30 PM

Cost: .25/game

50/50 cash pots and special bonus and gift prize pots.

Menu: hot/cold foods & drinks

If you bring a non-perishable item to benefit Open Link, you play two free games of Bingo!

Sponsored by: KOC 6614 Call Ray at: 215.679.6405 for more information.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: 2017 Any parishioner requesting a copy of their

contribution statement for 2017, please call the rectory office between 10:00 AM &

4:00 PM or email: [email protected]. Statements are mailed upon request only. SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER NEWS

The 2018 Spring Catalog will be mailed to homes in January – many new programs for the entire family to enjoy!

UPCOMING EVENTS: ATTENTION CAR ENTHUSIASTS! Monday,

December 11 - “CRUISING IN BERKS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES” – Author Tina Kissinger will present a program on car cruising in

Pottstown (once known as Cruising Capitol of the East Coast), and other areas in Berks and

Montgomery counties from the 1950s on! Hear about Maple Grove Raceway, Reading Fairgrounds, “Cruisin’ the Dale”, Super Chevy Weekend, Hill-Top Drive-In, and much more! 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the CFLC. Cost: $5/person. Friday, December 15 – 1876 Philadelphia Centennial – Come see artifacts and watch a

presentation on this event that brought 10 million people to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park! The

presenter will be in a period costume from that era as well! 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the CFLC. Cost: $10/person.

Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6,

Feb. 13 – Catholicism: the Pivotal Players (Bishop Barron Series) Hear about the lives and works of St. Francis of

Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, Bl. John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, and

Michelangelo in this series. Cost: $25.00 covers the cost of the study guide. 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the CFLC. PRE-REGISTER:

www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com or call 215-679-2237.

Joyful Heart Lounge and Library – open Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays/ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Other days/times by appointment only.

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Give a St. Philip Neri Memorial Gift! For a donation of $35 or more, there is a beautiful

Folder recording the gift and donor to be presented to the family. In memory of Dolores Bucci; requested by: Steve & Linda Lupin and family.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

COMING IN LENT 2018! The Cross and the Light Passion Play Encounter Christ anew through The Cross and the

Light Passion Play in Lent 2018. This is an international, critically acclaimed musical and

video surround experience of the greatest love story of all time. “The Cross and the Light opens the floodgates of God’s mercy and love . . . You

can’t deliver the Good News of Jesus in a more dynamic and sensational way in our present time!

All ages will be drawn to Jesus and His unconditional love for each and every person.” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy of the Good News of Jesus Christ. To watch videos, see performance schedule and to purchase tickets online, go to: 267.803.9930 or

www.crossandlight.com/stjohnbosco

Performance Schedule: St. John Bosco in Hatboro, PA March 8, 2018 at 10AM March 8, 2018 at 7PM March 9, 2018 at 10AM March 9, 2018 at 7PM March 10, 2018 at 1PM March 10, 2018 at 7PM

AREA NEWS METANOIA ([email protected])

Tuesday, November 28 - Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales: 7:30PM Tuesday, December 12 - Bible Study at Corpus Christi at 7:30 PM Tuesday, December 19 - Christmas Party at Appalachian Brewing Co. Doors open at 7PM; Talk begins at 7:30 PM

MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Events: Flame of Love Retreat: December 15-17

directed by Fr. James Blount. This retreat will focus on Why Shop Until You Drop When You Can Purchase the Pearl of Great Price? Call or visit our

website which is referenced above.

IHM RETREAT, SISTERS’ NIGHT

Discernment Retreat: Friday, December 15 (6PM) to Sunday, December 17 (1PM) at Villa Maria House of Studies in Immaculata. Young women (18-35) are invited to join us for this retreat which focuses on the IHM Charism and the

importance of listening to God’s call and discovering the many ways that God speaks to us. Time will be included for personal and communal prayer as well as the opportunity to interact with the sisters in Formation. For more information call: 610.889.1553 or email: [email protected].

RETREAT FOR HEALING ABUSE

Grief to Grace – Healing the Wounds of Abuse. Our upcoming Philadelphia area Program Retreat will be held February 18th-23rd.

This is a fully integrated spiritual and psychological program for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse. Offered in the privacy of a Christian retreat setting, the 5 day program offers a very unique process for

helping survivors of abuse to grieve the past and discover healing and transformation. This retreat is helpful to people of every religious background and practice, as well as those who have lost their faith in God because of the

betrayal of abuse. Call Jeanne at [email protected] or 610.203.2002.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will

deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Dec 10, 2017

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Might makes right?

Strength is good; weakness is bad. These are

primary lessons of the playground and if we

don’t embrace them, we may live to suffer their

effects. Yet even a fighter like Saint Paul would

come to appreciate the opposite lesson: that

power reaches perfection only in weakness.

John the Baptist would frame it another way:

“Jesus must increase, and I must decrease.” It

turns out that might rarely makes right, and

more often seeks as much wrong as it can get

away with. Jesus wields divine might for right.

When you have the upper hand, consider laying

it down.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2

Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 (5). “And this is

what John proclaimed: ‘One mightier than I is

coming after me.’ ”

Monday, Dec 11, 2017

MEMORIAL OF DAMASUS I, POPE

Good bookkeeping helps

The pontificate of Damasus (366-384) occurred

during a stormy time in the early church, with

controversies and divisions on all sides. Perhaps

Damasus’ greatest contribution was his insight

that a standardized version of the Bible was

desperately needed to clear the air. In 382 he

commissioned a highly respected scholar named

Jerome to revise the Bible into a more accurate

and updated Latin version, working directly

from the original Greek and Hebrew. Saint

Jerome’s monumental effort came to be known

as the Vulgate, meaning “translated into a

native language.” Even though Latin long ago

stopped being a language of everyday use, the

Vulgate still holds an honored position in the

church. Be grateful for the Good Book and open

it up today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke

5:17-26 (181). “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your

sins are forgiven,’ or to say, 'Rise and

walk'?”

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Viva Guadalupe!

Mexican Catholics have long revered the Virgin

of Guadalupe as a symbol of God’s

compassionate presence among the people. She

is also an important symbol of Mexican

nationalism. In 1810, when Father Miguel

Hidalgo initiated the movement that led to

Mexican independence, he and his followers

carried a banner of Guadalupe and shouted,

“Death to bad government, long live the Virgin

of Guadalupe!” Guadalupe was proclaimed

“Patroness of the Americas”—including the

United States—by Pope Pius XII in 1946. She

continues to serve as an apt symbol of loving

care for all God’s people. Perhaps you can attend

a celebration of her feast day today, or find your

own personal way to commemorate the feast.

TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or

Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-

38 or Luke 1:39-47 (690A). “Blessed are you

among women, and blessed is the fruit of

your womb!”

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017

MEMORIAL OF LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR

Shed some light on the season

Saint Lucy is one of those early saints about

whom we know little, though we have some

wonderful legendary stories about her that have

to do with her name, which means “light.” We

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remember her because she lived—and died—in a

time when Christians, to remain faithful,

regularly paid the price of their lives. Today we

also cross over the midpoint of the Advent

season, when we prepare for the coming of the

One who is the way, the truth, and the light.

Celebrate this saint of light and clear sight by

keeping your inner eye open for the Light of the

World.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:25-31;

Matthew 11:28-30 (183). “Lift up your eyes

on high and see.”

Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST,

DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

A closer walk with thee

Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic, was

born in 1542. He wrote The Dark Night of the

Soul, which explores the doubt and spiritual

dryness all serious Christians experience on

their spiritual journey. Though difficult and

painful, the dark night of the soul is an

invitation to a deeper closeness with God

through greater trust and abandonment to God’s

will. Saint John wrote, “Oh night that guided

me, Oh night more lovely than the dawn.”

During the holiday season it’s not unusual for

people to experience doubt and emptiness. Pray

to Saint John of the Cross to shore up your faith

and give you courage on your way toward God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 41:13-20;

Matthew 11:11-15 (184). “Among those born

of women there has been none greater than

John the Baptist.”

Friday, Dec 15, 2017

ADVENT WEEKDAY

Stay true to the spirit

Some folks never have a good word for anybody.

This was true in the time of Jesus, when people

criticized John the Baptist for fasting, and then

spoke badly of Jesus for feasting! Then when

Jesus performed healing miracles, some thought

he acted by the power of the devil. When he

refused a miraculous rescue to save himself

from the cross, they said God had abandoned

him. Don’t listen to the critics—follow the

Spirit’s prompting.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19;

Matthew 11:16-19 (185). “John came neither

eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a

demon.’”

Saturday, Dec 16, 2017

ADVENT WEEKDAY

John points the way

John the Baptist is a prominent personality in

Advent. His style is that of the Old Testament

prophets, but he points to the New Testament

reality of Jesus. He didn’t become a follower of

Jesus, even though he was the forerunner of the

“one who is to come.” John’s message is

delivered in the “fire and brimstone” language

of career prophets like Amos or Jeremiah. But

his greatest resemblance is to Elijah, whose

return was anticipated before the arrival of the

messiah. Like John, we, too, “prepare the way”

for Jesus to come into the world.

TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11;

Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 (186). “Elijah has

already come, and they did not recognize

him.”

Matthew 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 (180). “At the

sight of the crowds, his heart was moved

with pity for them.”

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SPN SENIOR CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 11:30 AM - Parish Hall

COME AND ENJOY

THE SONGS OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BY THE SERAPHIMS

FROM ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

IF YOU MISSED THE CHILDREN LAST YEAR, THEY ARE BACK FOR A REPEAT PERFORMANCE!

A reservation is requested by Friday, December 10, 2017

Call Rita Latshaw at 215-679-7009

THE SUGGESTED OFFERING FOR THE LUNCH IS $5.00 PER PERSON

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Barnes & Noble - Dalton 25$ Michael 's Crafts 25$

Bass & Pro Shops 25$ Office Max 25$

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Boston Market 10$ Pet Smart 25$

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