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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 December 3, 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 3, 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 December 8 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm – Dawn Ellis G. Plosa

Priest

Deacon

Bob Ellis

9:00 am – Charles Doherty R. Leidy

Priest

Deacon

Judith Doherty

7:00 pm – Bob Hermley M. Gehringer Priest

Deacon

Jeanne Hermley

Serving at Mass Dec. 10 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors

5:00 pm – Sharon Shaak J. Horvath Courtney Highleyman M. Horvath

Priest

Deacon

Dave Boone

Teri Boone

7:30 am – Maureen Moser P. Frank

Paul Moser

Priest

Deacon

Bill Gurgick Lisa Gurgick

10:00 am – Christine Adelsberger H. Brodlo

Steve Adelsberger M. Brodlo

Priest

Deacon Rose Anderson

Mary E. Paulk

Bob Brennan

Eleanor Brennan

Kevin Charlton Maryanne Charlton

Amanda Charlton

Renee DeGrassi

First Sunday of Advent

December 3, 2017

Monday, December 4, Saint John Damascene

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel

5:00 pm – William Cody, (family)

Tuesday, December 5

8:00 am – Claude Balduzzi, (SPN Senior Club)

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

Wednesday, December 6, Saint Nicholas 8:00 am – James Weltz, Robert Weltz

(Mike & Christine Gibson, children)

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

Thursday, December 7, Saint Ambrose 8:00 am – Irwin Yerger, (Theresa Thayer & family)

5:00 pm - Vigil Mass in Church:

Claude Balduzzi, (Peg Duklis)

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

Friday, December 8, The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Blessed Mary

9:00 am – Dolores Misiak

7:00 pm – Sister Concetta Marie, I.H.M. (nephew)

10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

Saturday, December 9, Saint Juan Diego

10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

5:00 pm – 15th Anniversary, James Dykie (Anne Dykie)

Second Sunday in Advent

December 10, 2017

7:30 am – Mary Watko, (Gail & Don Fillman)

10:00 am – Living and Deceased Members

of the Parish.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The Red Roses placed at the Blessed Mother Altar are in memory of Joseph F. Josko, III; requested by Mother, Wife, Children and Grandchildren.

The Red Roses placed at the Sacred Heart Altar are in memory of E. David Leister on his Eighth Anniversary; requested by Irene Leister.

The arrangement of Purple flowers placed at the Altar in the Saint Anne Chapel are in memory of Barbara Benhardt; requested by Henry Benhardt.

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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; Joan Pongia; Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for, Joan McKeown; Gladys Reck and Josephine Schumaker, 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 November 19, 2017 November 20, 2016 Envelopes: $ 5,271.00 $ 5,670.00 Online: 1,621.00 1,961.00 Loose: 1,285.00 1,068.00 Children’s: 2.00 6.00 Total: $ 8,177.00 $ 8,705.00 November 26, 2017 November 27, 2016 Envelopes: $ 5,021.00 $ 4,766.00 Online: 2,001.00 1,991.00 Loose: 622.00 722.00 Children: 12.00 12.00 Total: $ 7,744.00 $ 7,391.00

Special Second Collections: December

For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line Giver, the following special collections are: Christmas flowers, Christmas, Immaculate Conception, Retired Religious, Sharing Our Blessings 100th Anniversary.

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.

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 protected]

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:

Godshall’s Quality Meats; Bernadette Kearney. In memory of James Lowrie; requested by:

Barbara Moll

In memory of John McGillen; requested by: Lynn Scamardi.

We also have Living Memorials for those special occasions in life.

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St. Philip Neri Church

BREAKFAST with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus!

(9AM – 12PM)

Featuring Story Book Time with Mrs. Santa Claus

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast!

Sunday, December 10th ... 7AM-12PM

215.679.8116

Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,

Scrapple, chipped beef, home fried potatoes

Pancakes – plain and one topping, cereal, toast

Milk, coffee, hot tea, 3 juices

Omelette Station: prepared to order - always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit Homemade Egg Rolls for sale!

For every 100 sold breakfasts, one FREE will be given away! Seniors (60 & up): $ 8.00 Adults (11-60) $ 9.00 Ages 4-11: $ 5.00 4 & under: $ 1.00 Checks & major credit cards are accepted.

ASSISTANCE AT CHRISTMAS MASS

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].

SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER Registration is still open for all Fall/Winter

Programs. Register at to:www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com, or mail form from program catalog with check made payable to CFLC at 26 East 6th St., East

Greenville, PA 18041, or phone 215-679-2237. One of the programs we would like to include

for our 2018 Spring Catalog is “Things That Aren’t There Anymore!” which is about

buildings, businesses, schools, etc., in the area that were once a part of the community but are no longer in existence. We’d like people to

share their stories, photographs, artifacts, etc. If you would like to participate, please call 215-

679-2237 by MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, so we can include it in the booklet. Thank you!

LAST CALL!!!! DEADLINE MONDAY, DEC. 4! We are asking for suggestions on new programs of interest to you and your family for inclusion in our 2018 Spring catalog and beyond. Please email your suggestions to [email protected] or phone 215-679-2237. UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS AT CFLC:

TUESDAY, DEC. 5 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - CATHOLIC MINISTRY TO CIRCUS COMMUNITIES – Sr. Dorothy Fabritze, Pastoral Minister, Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, has been extending a Catholic presence to families in six different circus communities for almost 20 years. Hear her

mission and experience devoted to the workers and performers in these communities! Cost: $5.00. Call 215.679.2237 to register or online at

www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com.

TUESDAYS, JAN. 9, JAN. 16, JAN. 23, JAN. 30, FEB. 6, FEB. 13 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM –

CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS

(BISHOP BARRON SERIES) –

HOUSE BLESSINGS House Blessings can be arranged by calling or emailing Shirley Misiak, Office Manager at the rectory during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 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.

CLEANING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS We are going to be cleaning the Church for Christmas on Tuesday, December 19th at 9:00 AM. If you would like to help, call or email Shirley at the Rectory Office between 10:00 AM & 4:30 PM or [email protected].

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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. Call 215.679.2237 to register or online at www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com.

Joyful Heart Lounge and Library – open

Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays/ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Other days/times by appointment only.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood

Priesthood: A Life worth living. A Call worth considering. www.HeedTheCall.org

UPCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER:

Christmas at the Cathedral: Sunday, December 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM Our annual Christmas celebration is back and better than ever. Cathedral Music Director Charlene Angelini leads an uplifting Program of beautiful carols and the traditional music of Christmas, performed by the combined forces of the Cathedral Choir and the choirs of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Resounding brass add to the spectacle as voices rise in celebration of the festive Season! To purchase tickets visit cathedralphilaconcerts.org. The address is 1723 Race Street – Philadelphia.

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: Advent Day of Reflection will be held at the

Malvern Retreat House on Wednesday, December 6th. It will be directed by Fr. Matt Guckin. To

register or for more information, visit our website: malvernretreat.com or call 610.644.0400.

Spirit Power Day of Reflection:

Malvern Retreat House will celebrate the Feast of

the Immaculate Conception on December 8th by

offering the Spirit Power Day of Reflection. This

year’s theme will be: Here Comes Jesus and

directed by Singer/Songwriter Mary Rotella, Fr.

Stephen DeLacy, Anna Iatesta & Anne McGlone.

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.

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AREA SCHOOL NEWS

Saint Aloysius Parish School is in search of a

certified Spanish Teacher to facilitate the Student Spanish Program.

Hours are Monday, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM for

Grades Fourth thru Eighth.

Please contact Mrs. Kathleen Bruce, Principal

at [email protected] or call the office: at 610.326.6167 – extension #127.

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will

deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Dec 03, 2017

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Mindfulness 101

Be aware of your surroundings. Look where you’re

going. Think before you speak. Remember to

breathe. Be here now. Pithy reminders to be

mindful have been sprinkled into the popular diet

for so long, they tend to join the background noise

we train ourselves to ignore. Too bad: Mindfulness

isn’t just for monks and yoga fans. Jesus invites us

to live in watchful awareness of our times, ready

to respond in any given situation. Practice being

present to every person and each hour today.

Where is the Spirit drawing you this Advent

season?

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b;

64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 (2).

“What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’ ”

Monday, Dec 04, 2017

MEMORIAL OF JOHN DAMASCENE, PRIEST,

DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

Imagine if you can

It’s hard to get somewhere if you don’t know

where you’re going. That’s true not only in travel

but in the larger sense of life goals as well.

Contemplation of religious images helps us focus

on the inward journey toward holiness. Such

images can even aid in establishing a relationship

with a spiritual guide in the person of the saint.

John of Damascus championed the use of images to

ignite the religious imagination. This season let’s

imagine together what a just nation should look

like.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew

8:5-11 (175). "Amen, I say to you, in no one in

Israel have I found such faith."

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2017

ADVENT WEEKDAY

To know you is to love you

In these times of war, political conflict, and

growing poverty, it’s hard to imagine a state of

affairs in which wisdom and justice reign and

everything works together for the good. Yet that’s

exactly the possibility God has promised and

offered from the prophets to Jesus. The more we

learn the ways of God—and the more we follow

them—the closer we get to that place where all

have what they need and act justly toward one

another.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke

10:21-24 (176). “There shall be no harm or ruin

on all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be

filled with knowledge of the Lord.”

Wednesday, Dec 06, 2017

MEMORIAL OF NICHOLAS, BISHOP

A jolly good tradition

Saint Nicholas spoke out against heresies and was

imprisoned for a time for his Christian beliefs. His

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faithfulness is exemplary, but charity remains his

signature virtue. What started with Nicholas

tossing a few bags of coins into a poor family’s

yard has been transformed over centuries of

retelling, embellishing, grafting, and adapting into

the magical tales of Ole Saint Nick (Father

Christmas, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle), whose

yearly ambition is to deliver gifts to every girl and

boy. We may not bring out our best robes and a

fatted calf for the annual return of Santa, but

cookies and milk serve nicely to show our

gratitude to Saint Nick for inspiring ole souls of

every stripe to be more jolly and generous.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew

15:29-37 (177). "My heart is moved with pity

for the crowd."

Thursday, Dec 07, 2017

MEMORIAL OF AMBROSE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF

THE CHURCH

God works in strange ways

When a dispute arose about who was to be the

new bishop of Milan, Ambrose (c. 339-397)

stepped in to try to mediate the dispute. He so

impressed those involved that they decided to

elect him bishop, even though he was not baptized,

much less ordained. So he was baptized and

ordained priest and bishop at the same time! Do

something today about resolving a major conflict

in your life, but be careful—you might be put in

charge!

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

11:28-30 (178). “They who wait for the Lord

shall renew their strength.”

Friday, Dec 08, 2017

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY;

PATRONAL FEAST DAY OF THE UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA

Rejoice with Mary today

Today we celebrate not only the Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but also

the anniversary of the declaration of this

solemnity and the doctrine behind it. In a sense

this day answers a question: How could Jesus, who

was human in every way but sin, be born without

original sin? Answer: Mary must have been

without sin, therefore she was “immaculately

conceived.” In a larger sense this day encourages

us to honor the special holiness and closeness to

God of Mary as the woman who brought the Savior

into the world. It also declares God’s grace and

love to be greater than sin’s destructive effects.

Pray to Mary today and rejoice that we can turn to

such a wonderful figure.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 3:9-15, 20;

Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 (689).

"Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

Saturday, Dec 09, 2017

MEMORIAL OF JUAN DIEGO

CUAUHTLATOATZIN

More than meets the eye

There are many accounts of the apparitions of the

Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531 to Saint Juan Diego, an

indigenous Mexican who had converted to

Catholicism after the Spanish conquest. There are

also many questions about the historical accuracy

of those accounts. But great stories also serve a

purpose beyond historical literalism—they speak

to our hearts of greater truths that are sometimes

best captured in epics. A great mythic story is not

necessarily false—it can be true at a deeper, more

symbolic, and powerful level than facts alone can

approach. Dip into some deeper truth by searching

online for good accounts of the Guadalupe story.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26;

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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Ace Hardware 25$ LL Bean 25$

Aeoropostle 25$ Land's End 25$

* Amazon.com 25$ Longhorn Steakhouse 25$

AMC Theatre 25$ Lowe's 25$

American Eagle 25$ Macaroni Gri l l / Chi l i 's 25$

Applebee's 25$ Macy's / Federated 25$

Arby 10$ Men's Warehouse 25$

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

Bass & Pro Shops 25$ Office Max 25$

Bass & Pro Shops 25$ Ol ive Garden 25$

Bath & Body 25$ Outback / Carrabba's 25$

Best Buy 25$ Panera Bread 10$

Boscov's 25$ Payless Shoes 20$

Boston Market 10$ Pet Smart 25$

Cabela 's 25$ Pizza Como / PC Pub 25$

Casual Male 25$ Pizza Hut 10$

Cheesecake Factory 25$ Red Lobster 25$

Chuck-E-Cheese 10$ Red Robin 25$

Cla i re's 10$ Regal / United Artis ts 25$

Cold Stone Creamery 10$ Regis Sa lons 25$

Cracker Barrel 10$ Ri te Aid 25$

CVS Pharmacy 25$ Ross Dress for Less 25$

Dick's Sporting Goods 25$ Ruby Tuesday 25$

Dress Barn 25$ ShopRite 25$

Dunkin' Donuts 10$ Sports Authori ty 25$

Foot Locker 25$ Starbucks 10$

GAP / Banana / Old Navy 25$ * Target 25$

Ha l lmark 25$ Texas Roadhouse 25$

Hol iday Hair/Regis 25$ TGI Friday 25$

Home Depot 25$ The Chi ldren's Place 25$

I Tunes 15$ Tosco's (Restaurant ONLY) 25$

I Tunes 25$ Tosco's Ita l ian Del ight (Deli ONLY) 25$

J. C. Penney 25$ Toy's - R - US 20$

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KFC 5$ * Walmart 25$

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