Church of Saint Philip Neri,...Nov 05, 2017 · Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073...

Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073

November 5, 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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mailto:[email protected]

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 November 12 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm – Doug DiTondo S Hunsberger Linda DiTondo Priest Deacon Dawn Ellis Bob Ellis 7:30 am – Mary R. Giambrone C. Mullaney Jan Valeriano Priest Deacon Beverly Bowser Cameron Bowser 10:00 am – Christine Adelsberger R. DeGrassi Stephan Adelsberger B. Lear Priest Deacon Mary Goodfellow Bob Brennan Eleanor Brennan Rose Anderson Mary E. Paulk Terry Quatrani Diane Kennedy Theresa Walker Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 5, 2017

Monday, November 6

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

5:00 pm – Ken Latshaw, (Viola Sinisko)

Tuesday, November 7 8:00 am – Frank Bozzelli, (Bozzelli family)

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

Wednesday, November 8

8:00 am – Vincent Pongia, (Tony & Joan Pongia)

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

Thursday, November 9, The Dedication of the

Latern Basilica

8:00 am – Dolores Misiak


Friday, November 10, Saint Leo the Great

8:00 am – Pete Penrose, (Don Cahill)


Saturday, November 11, Saint Martin of Tours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel

5:00 pm – For the Names on the Altar

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 12, 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: Faith Diascro; Philip Myers; Michael Quigley; Dan Schulte; and Cassie Toyer. For those who have died, and in particular for Dolores Bucci, 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]

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The pink Roses placed at the Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Altars are in memory of Barbara Fillman; requested by: Don and Gail & Greg and Donna.

The center arrangement placed at the Altar is in loving memory of Claude Balduzzi and in honor of his birthday; requested by: His children: Mike, Theresa, Angela & families.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS October 30, 2016 October 29, 2017 Envelopes: $ 4,851.50 $ 6,196.00 Online: 1,642.00 1,422.00 Loose: 720.00 425.00 Children: 13.00 18.00 Total: $ 7.226.50 $ 8,061.00

Special Second Collections: November

For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line Giver, the following special collections are: All Saints; Parish Debt 4th Quarter; and 100th Anniversary.

NOVEMBER 2017:

Week at a Glance

Monday – November 6 Adoration in the Chapel 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Holy Rosary Hour 1:00 pm - Chapel

Tuesday – November 7 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall

Wednesday – November 8 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

PREP/Religious Education 6:30 pm CFLC

Thursday – November 9 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Neri Center Praise and Prayer 7:30 pm Chapel

Friday – November 10 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am 7:00 pm Bible Study 9:00 am Neri Center Frontier Girls 6:30 pm Parish Hall

Saturday – November 11 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Breakfast setup 7:00 am Parish Hall

Sunday – November 12 Breakfast 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Parish Hall Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10AM Mass Little Church 10:00 am Parish Hall Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE

On Sunday, November 12th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the committee will be available to record fond memories of your life in the Parish. Do you have a funny story or memorable and cherished moment that you would like to tell us about? We are looking for people who would like to share their memories for the documentary being prepared for the 100th Anniversary in 2019. This will be an informal “no pressure” recording that could be presented in the film depicting our lives here at St. Philip Neri Church! Please come to the Breakfast on November 12th and we will be happy to hear your story! If you would like to ensure a time with us, call Eileen Davis: 610.850.4945; leave a message as to when you would be available that morning or, just show up! It’s easy and informal!! Hope to see you there.

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 Florence Piontkowski; requested

by: Frank and Helene Ciaciak. We also have Living Memorials for those

special occasions in life.

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 it 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 the Church Parking Lot 4. Refurbishing of the Church Organ

St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast!

Sunday, November 12th ... 7AM-12PM 215.679.8116

Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, Scrapple, chipped beef, home fried potatoes

French toast, 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.

Community Thanksgiving Service Saint Philip Neri Church

November 22nd at 7:00 PM Joint choirs of Ministerium will be participating.

FREE WILL DONATIONS will be collected.

SPN SENIOR CLUB 2017 CALENDAR *Nov. 15 Salute to Veterans Dec. 1 American Music Theatre Christmas Show *Dec. 13 Seraphim’s from St. Mary Catholic School

SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER

The 2017 Fall Program has been mailed to your homes – we have many new Programs; check out the Family Option as well! Registration is STILL OPEN for all Programs. Go to www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com; mail form to CFLC or call: 215.679.2237

WE REMEMBR MASS We pray for, and are united with our families and friends who have died during the past year. We are united with them through the Communion of Saints. We remember them. We remember with them. Our annual Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 14th at 7PM in Church. All are welcome to come and celebrate the lives of our deceased in this Mass of Remembrance. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall

SPN SENIOR CLUB NEWS The SPN Senior Club celebrated Halloween at its monthly Gathering on Wednesday, October 25th. Many of the 117 attendees came dressed in costumes for the holiday. Winners for best Costumes were:

Mary Reilly, Loretta Slowick, Felicia Iski and Peggy Dieckhoff.

Along with the treats, we were entertained by the Tricks of Stuart Rudnick, who is a local Magician. Our October birthday winner was John Johnson and Theresa Gilmore was the winner of the 50/50 Drawing. Please join us for our Thanksgiving Celebration on Wednesday, November 15th. See the Bulletin notice and make your reservation. Food donations for the Open Link will be accepted.

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SPNCFLC (continued) We are in the process of looking for new Programs for our spring schedule and beyond. We would like to hear your suggestions that would be of interest to you and your family. Email suggestions to: [email protected] or call the office at: 215.679.2237. UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS: SEATS STILL AVAILABLE 11/6: Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler – enjoy America’s only full-time deaf magician as he combines magic with comedy with jaw dropping illusions and music for the entire family! 11/13: Ringing Hills Chorus – listen to the barbershop harmony of this chapter of The Sweet Adeline’s International as they perform many memorable songs from the 1960’s! Registration deadline is November 6th. 12/2: Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – learn the history and take a tour of the Shrine; Mass will be celebrated. Investiture in the Miraculous Medal. Registration deadline is November 25th. Joyful Heart Lounge and Library: New days and times as follows: Tuesdays: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Thursdays: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Fridays: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Other days/times by appointment only.

Lenten Fish Fry Organizational Meeting

Thursday, November 16

7:00 PM in Parish Hall

Organize and plan for February/March Fish Fry – Seafood Dinners. Looking for: Volunteers who have helped in the past. Recipes from past volunteers. New Volunteers. Come on out to meet new people, plan a great fundraiser for your Parish. You do not need to be a Cook. You can help out by: Preparation, cooking, serving, cashier, Phone call order takers, dish washer, Clean up or runners. Can’t make mornings for preparation? We can do evening hours. Can’t make the meeting? Willing to help out? Contact Bill Robinson: 215.896.5949 or [email protected]

AREA NEWS

METANOIA ([email protected]) November - December November Agenda: Tuesday, November 14 - Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Co. Doors open at 7PM; Talks begin at 7:30PM Speaker - Stump the Priest Panel Tuesday, November 21 - Bible Study at Corpus Christi, Lansdale at 7:30 PM Tuesday, November 28 - Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales: 7:30PM December Agenda: 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

HOUSE BLESSINGS In the past, it was a common Catholic practice to have a home blessed when first occupying it and thereafter, periodically, as a way to ask God to protect the home and all who live and pass through its doors. We would like to remind everyone – 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. It will then be forwarded to one of the Deacons (Deacon Mike Franks or Deacon Pat Kennedy) who will follow up with a phone call to schedule a visit.




Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and

grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Nov 05, 2017

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Follow the law of love

We know the Pharisees were arch-villains in the

gospels, but it’s surprising that these enemies of

Jesus actually had some things in common with

him. Both wanted to reform their religion, and

both saw personal faithfulness to be the way to

that renewal. For the Pharisees, though, this

effort meant zealous observance of Jewish

religious law, while for Jesus it meant

rethinking that law in a whole new way. The

Pharisees allied themselves with those in

political power. Jesus, on the other hand, was a

victim of politics, and his authority was a

conduit for God’s healing love, not a means of

control. How can you exercise your authority for

good?

TODAY'S READINGS: Malachi 1:14b—2:2b, 8-

10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13: Matthew

23:1-12 (151). “Do not be called ‘Master’; you

have but one master, the Messiah.”

Monday, Nov 06, 2017

Pay it forward

The idea of repaying a favor or someone’s

generosity by doing the same for a third party

has been around a long time. In fact it’s at the

core of Jesus’ radical challenge to love without

condition, because God loved us first—to help

the “least among us,” who can’t possibly pay us

back. In extending a loan to a friend, Benjamin

Franklin wrote: “When you . . . meet with

another honest man in similar distress, you

must pay me by lending this sum to him,

enjoining him to discharge the debt by a like

operation . . . I hope it may thus go thro’ many

hands . . . .” Extend the chain of giving today!

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 11:29-36; Luke

14:12-14 (485). “Blessed indeed will you be

because of their inability to repay you.”

Tuesday, Nov 07, 2017

RSVP

In the gospel parable of the great feast, many

are invited, but one by one each declines the

invitation. Sometimes saying yes feels too much

like hard work. We’ve got so many other things

to do! But are we really too busy? Maybe we just

don’t recognize the invitation. Or maybe the

place Jesus is inviting us doesn’t look like a

banquet. Today, let’s remember that Jesus

invites us every day: to say a kind word, to

think of someone else first, to forgive. Then let’s

resolve to accept the invitation. We might be

surprised.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 12:5-16b; Luke

14:15-24 (486). “Someone gave a great

dinner and invited many, saying, ‘Come; for

everything is ready now.’ ”

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2017

Look at the bright side

When Jesus talked about being his disciple, he

warned us that the road would be difficult and

rocky. Instead of looking at Christ’s words in a

negative way, try looking at the rewards of

sacrificing everything to follow him: the

promise of eternal life, true happiness, joy, and

peace. Now it doesn’t sound so bad, does it?

Keep a positive outlook as you travel the path of

discipleship.


14:25-33 (487). “Every one of you who does

not renounce all his possessions cannot be

my disciple.”

Thursday, Nov 09, 2017

FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE

LATERAN BASILICA

Come on in

Finding God in the marketplace is very difficult

for most of us because we are easily distracted

by the mundane or profane (from the Latin

meaning “outside the temple”). A sacred place,

like anything sacred, is something set apart or

different from what is normal for us. When we

enter a cathedral filled with masterpieces and

architectural wonders or a simple country

church set amid a breathtaking landscape, or

any place where we know holy things have

happened, we are readily transported to the

dwelling place of the divine, where souls are

stirred, minds are enlightened, bodies are

healed, and sins are forgiven. Step out of your

routine and enter a sacred space.

TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12;

1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22

(671). “Zeal for your house will consume

me.”

Friday, Nov 10, 2017

MEMORIAL OF LEO THE GREAT, POPE,

DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

Seek wisely

Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is among

or, in an equally valid translation of the Greek,

within us. But how do we recognize the

Kingdom that is among and within us? What do

we look for? Solomon suggests a very good place

for us to start, with his poetic words of praise

for wisdom in the first reading. Where we find

wisdom, we find the presence of God—within us

and among us. Cultivate eyes to see and ears to

hear the wisdom that comes from your own

heart, and from the words and example of other

prayerful people. Seek wisdom and you’ll find

the Kingdom.


16:1-8 (489). “For, in fact, the kingdom of

God is among you.”

Saturday, Nov 11, 2017

MEMORIAL OF MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP

Cross violence off the list

It may seem odd that we remember Martin of

Tours from the fourth century on Veteran’s Day

because he was the first Christian pacifist on

record. But he, too, was a soldier who came

from a Roman military family. Serving in a war

he came to view as unjust, he joined the

vanguard that carried the cross ahead of the

troops, risking his life rather than taking the life

of another. In the centuries since Martin’s time,

Christians still feel ambivalent about saying no

in time of war. Martin reminds us that the cross

is also a response to the violence in human

hearts.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-

27; Luke 16:9-15 (490). “Those who lose

their life will keep it.”

SPN SENIOR CLUB

NOVEMBER LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017

November is a month of giving thanks

We will be celebrating Veterans Day at our Luncheon to honor the sacrifices many made for our country in the

name of freedom and democracy

COME AND ENJOY A GREAT LUNCH, SOCIALIZE WITH CLUB MEMBERS, AND PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY!

Please bring a photo of a family member

(LIVING or DECEASED) who served in any branch of the military

A reservation is requested; contact Rita Latshaw:

215-679-7009 Reservation deadline: November 12, 2017 COST OF THE LUNCH IS $5.00 per person

REMINDER:

- BRING YOUR COINS FOR CHRISTMAS JAR - BRING YOUR FOOD DONATIONS FOR OPEN LINK

SHRINE OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL PHILADELPHIA, PA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Join us as we begin the Advent season with a special pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia! Learn the history of the miracle of the Miraculous Medal and take a tour of the Shrine. Mass will be celebrated, and there will be Investiture in the Miraculous Medal. The Gift Shop will be open afterwards as well. We’ll depart the CFLC by bus at 8:45 am and at 12:45 pm leave the Shrine, stopping for lunch on the way back to the CFLC (not included in the cost).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 25

Go to www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com to register!

Cost: $25 includes transportation and tour.

Name: _______________________ *Email: _____________________________________

Address: ________________________ *Home Phone:____________ *Mobile: ___________

City: ___________________________________ State: ____ Zip Code: _________

*Required for contact in case of change or cancellation

Or send in this form with check payable to CFLC at 26 East 6th St., East Greenville, PA 18041 or

phone 215-679-2237

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Youth Group

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FUNDRAISER Palm wax- renewable resource

(good for the environment, ,for people and pets)

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Made local in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Proceeds benefit SPN Youth Group

$22 for 16oz

11/11-11/12 stop at the

Table at the back of church to smell each

Happy Birthday 16oz Jar

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