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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 August 18, 2019 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus 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 Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory 215.679.9275 Youth Ministry 215.679.9275 (Ext. 5) Religious Education/PREP 215.679.7839 Parish Hall 215.679.8116 Parish Outreach 215.679.9275 Fax Numbers: Rectory 215.679.0386 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg 18073 Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.spnparish.org Parish Outreach email: [email protected] Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 1325 Klinerd Rd.; Pennsburg Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Email address: [email protected] Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Youth Ministry Office hours: (Pennsburg) Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Email address: [email protected] ROSARY: Prayed in the Saint Anne Chapel Monday’s at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FIRST FRIDAY 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: NO Communion Service or Mass on Monday’s. 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, be baptized and received the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, 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 Also, children who turn 26 years of age or complete higher education and continue to reside within our area should become individually registered parishioners. 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 August 18, 2019 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus 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 Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory 215.679.9275 Youth Ministry 215.679.9275 (Ext. 5) Religious Education/PREP 215.679.7839 Parish Hall 215.679.8116 Parish Outreach 215.679.9275 Fax Numbers: Rectory 215.679.0386 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg 18073 Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.spnparish.org Parish Outreach email: [email protected] Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 1325 Klinerd Rd.; Pennsburg Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Email address: [email protected] Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Youth Ministry Office hours: (Pennsburg) Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Email address: [email protected] ROSARY: Prayed in the Saint Anne Chapel Monday’s at 1:00 PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FIRST FRIDAY 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: NO Communion Service or Mass on Monday’s. 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, be baptized and received the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, 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 Also, children who turn 26 years of age or complete higher education and continue to reside within our area should become individually registered parishioners. 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 August 25 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 PM – Doug DiTondo R. Leidy Linda DiTondo G. Plosa Priest Deacon Catherine Cahill Lee Johnson 7:30 AM – Beverly Bowser P. Frank Cameron Bowser C. Mullaney Priest Deacon Lori Brozena Mary Weber 10:00 AM – Dawn McCausland S. DiMarco Theresa Walker C. Meinzer Priest Deacon Bob Brennan Eleanor Brennan

August 18, 2019 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, August 19, Saint John Eudes 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, August 20, Saint Bernard 8:00 AM – Fred Yerger, (Rita Latshaw) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, August 21, Saint Pius x 8:00 AM – Nagle Family, (Anderson family) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, August 22, The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM – David Henry, (Maryann Krause) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in Chapel Friday, August 23, Saint Rose of Lima 8:00 AM – Stanley Mikanowicz, (Martha Ministers of SPN) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, August 24, Saint Bartholomew 5:00 PM – For all the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish.

August 25, 2019 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM – Anthony T. Mirabile, (Len & Judy Hillegass) 10:00 AM – Tom Zappala, (Rose Devitt, Tom Devitt, & Joanna Zappala)

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: Joseph Moser and Michael Quigley. For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace.

PARISH NEWS

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS August 12, 2018 August 11, 2019 Envelopes: $ 4,745.00 $ 5,150.00 Online: 1,670.00 1,601.00 Loose: 1,081.00 868.00 Children’s: 3.00 2.00 Total: $ 7,499.00 $ 7,621.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS August 2019

Assumption; Catholic University; 100th Anniversary Celebration & Parish Debt 3rd Qtr.

Give a St. Philip Neri Perpetual Memorial

For a donation of $50 or more, there is a beautiful Folder recording the gift and donor to be presented to the family. In memory of Joseph McGillen; requested by: Lynn Scamardi.

PREP Registration for 2019-2020 Year is Due Now PREP registration is open for the 2019-2020 school year. Any child attending public or non-Catholic school that is entering the 1st- 7th grade should be enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Registration forms and fees can be found at www.spnparish.org under the Religious Education Tab. Note: PREP will take place in our Parish Hall

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Little Church Registration for the 2019-2020 Year is open. Registrations for Little Church are now being accepted for the 2019-2020 year. Any child ages 3 (by May 1)-Kindergarten are invited to attend. Although the Program is free, one must register to attend. Forms can be found at www.spnparish.org under Religious Education Tab. Any questions please contact Wendy Benner 215.679.7839 or [email protected].

RCIA NEWS

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Catholic? If so, we invite you to investigate joining our upcoming RCIA process here at St. Philip Neri. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is designed to help people determine if they are being called to the Catholic faith. The RCIA runs from mid-September through Easter. If you have never been baptized in any religion or if you have been baptized in a Protestant religion then RCIA is the process you would need to learn about the Catholic Faith and prepare for sacramental initiation. If you were baptized as a Catholic but never completed your sacramental preparations then RCIA is the process to help you become fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Please call the rectory office during normal business hours (215.679.9275) and leave your contact information. Deacon Mike Franks will contact you to set up a time to sit down and discuss the RCIA process with you.

SPN Senior Club Trips: 2019 Tuesday: October 15, 2019 Penns Peak – “I Got You Babe” Cost per person: $82 dollars due on or before Sept. 9 Thursday, December 5, 2019 Doolans at Spring Lake, New Jersey – Radio City Tribute Cost per person: $93 dollars due on or before Oct. 29 Any questions: call Geri at: 215.679.8235 or Gail at: 215.679.2511.

SPN Senior Club 2019 Luncheon Calendar August 28: Luncheon Theme: Elvis “impersonator”, Dean Garofolo Sept. 25: Luncheon Activity: Bingo Day October 23: Luncheon & Halloween Party November 20: Luncheon Thanksgiving Salute to our Veterans December 18: Luncheon

Saint Mary School, Seraphim Choir

HOLY CROSS CEMETERY Rules and Regulations:

1. NO planting of Trees, Bushes, Plants or other Shrubbery.

2. NO outlining of PLOTS with Bricks;

Stones; Pavers or any other materials. 3. ALL items will be removed from Graves:

3rd week of January Week AFTER Ascension Thursday Week BEFORE Thanksgiving

Cemetery Memorial Certificates

For families wishing to enhance their loved one’s grave with a border or flowers, Annual Memorial Certificates may be purchased at the rectory. Memorial certificates are good for one calendar year and will cover the additional cost of grounds-keeping related to memorial plantings. The certificate will allow for a memorial space (must be lined with a solid brick or paver border) not to exceed 36-inch wide by 18-inch deep, flush with the memorial foundation (or head of) grave. Annual plants (no shrubs or perennials), mulch, religious memorials, solar lights and personal mementos must fit within memorial space. Family is required to weed and maintain memorial space. Un-kept spaces will be removed. Cemetery cannot be held responsible for any damage/loss related to items placed at/on any grave. Annual Memorial Certificate: $120 annually Fee allows for ONE (36 inch by 18 inch) or TWO side-by-side family graves (72 inch by 18 inch) memorial space. Additional family graves in same row, $60 each. One border must encompass entire Memorial space.

BLOOD DRIVE: August 26th: 2PM-7PM

It is once again that time of year for our Annual Red Cross Blood Drive! Here is your chance to donate a vital source for life. Refreshments served upon completion of your donation. Call Pete: 215.679.6942 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

HOAGIE SALE: Tuesday – September 3

Where: St. Philip Neri Parish Hall CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY

12:00 NOON – 6:00 PM Cost: $ 5.00 EACH

Orders are to be placed by: August 26 Call Rita: 215.679.7009 or: Janet at:

[email protected] Hosted by Saint Philip Neri Church

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“ALL YOU CAN EAT” PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday – September 8, 2019

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saint Philip Neri Parish Hall

Adults: $5.00 Children (ages 2-12) $3.00

Under 2 years: FREE Hope to see you there!

Sponsored by the KOC 6614

MOTHER of MERCY HOUSE “Whatsoever you do for the least of my people…”

Listed below are the non-perishable donation requests for delivery to the Mother of Mercy House on August 21: Fruit Cups, Canned items: (Tuna, soup, vegetables, spaghettio’s, etc.) Macaroni & Cheese. Please drop off your donations in the wooden box in Vestibule of the Church; DEADLINE is August 18th. Questions: call Dawn Ellis @215.679.2160 or Joan Lampart @ 215.529.5686.

CAR SHOW 2019 TROPHY WINNERS

Early to 1949: 1932 Ford Richard Ditzler 1950 to 1969 1959 Chevy Impala Ed Regar 1970 to 1989 1987 Chevy S-10 Jeff Weldemoyer 1990-present 2014 Corvette Bob Lundgren Pastor’s choice 1935 Ford Phyllis & Merrill Anders Best in Show 1969 Chevelle Tom Cramsey **The top 100 Awards are posted on page 8**.

REDNER’S SAVE-A-TAPES

The Frontier Girls are asking you to help them to raise money for the church. It is very easy, they are asking everyone to place their register tapes from Redner’s Market only into the collection box in the Vestibule of the church each week. If you do not already have a Redner’s Reward card, you will need to stop at the customer service desk and get one. Then every time you shop, make sure you scan your card. Only receipts with the save a tape at the bottom, are eligible; no ripped receipts are accepted. Please keep in mind that receipts are only good for three years. Ask your friends, family and neighbors to help. The more receipts we receive, the more funds we get back. The Frontier Girls will take it from there. We will do the paperwork and hand the proceeds to the church. It is an easy way to support your church.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

Catholic Women’s Conference 2019 Join over 1300 Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a day of fun, friendship, faith formation and prayer at the Catholic Women’s Conference. The 2019 theme is “Unique and Unrepeatable: Your Mission as a Catholic Woman,” in which we explore the amazing truth that God has given each one of us a personal and unique mission, a share in His plan to save the world. Speakers include: Meghan Cokeley, De Yarrison, Dr. Monique Ruberu, Gloria Purvis, Sue Brinkmann and the Sisters of Life. Saturday, October 26, 2019, 9am-4:30pm, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Talks will be offered in English and Spanish. A mid-September sellout is expected. Register: catholicwomensconferen.... Saturday, August 24, 2019, 10:30 AM Event: Mass of Thanksgiving Marking the 150th Anniversary of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Philadelphia Reception to follow at the Logan Philadelphia Hotel. All are welcome! Presider: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia September 14 & 15, 2019 Event: Padre Pio Festival Join us for a weekend of prayer and worship along with music and fun festivities for the whole family in honor of one of the Church's most powerful saints, Padre Pio! Location: St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, PA More info: padrepiofestivalhollan... Saturday, September 21, 2019, Noon-9:30 PM Event: The AbbeyFest: Faith, Music and Family Festival. Join over 4,000 Christians for a day of music, praise, prayer, sacraments and fun at the largest Catholic music festival in our area! Musicians: Matt Maher, Mac Powell, Hannah Schaefer and more! Location: Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA Tickets and more info: theabbeyfest.com/... You’re Invited to Tea with Therese! Learn how to live the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood and have fun at the same time! This 4-week course entitled, “Live the Little Way,” taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS of the Catholic Life Institute, will be held at Fatima House in Bedminster on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Sept 10 and ending on St. Therese’s feast day of October 1. The evenings include tea, treats, small group discussion, and lots of fun with fellow devotees of the

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Little Flower! The same course will also be taught on-line on Thursday evenings from 8-9 p.m. beginning Sept 13. Visit catholiclifeinstitute.... to learn more and to register! Our Lady of Confidence Christian Retreat for Persons with Disabilities: A three day retreat at Malvern Retreat House has been scheduled for October 8, 9 & 10, 2019 for adults with disabilities. The retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat directors are Fr. Jim McGuinn and Fr. Mike Speziale and the theme is: We All Belong. If you or someone you know would enjoy a three day retreat that includes having your faith in God refreshed and strengthened please email [email protected] or call Malvern Retreat Center at 610-644-0400 for a brochure and registration form. The registration form is also on line at www.opdarchphilly.org. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact Jenny Mars at [email protected]. Thursday, October 10, 2019, 7:00 - 9:30PM Event: Chris Stefanick - REBOOT! Live! Featuring internationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host Chris Stefanick, REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage and parenting, health and more! For ages 12 and up! Order tickets online. Location: Archbishop John Carroll High School. Speakers include: Chris Stefanick, Real Life Catholic Visit the website: www.RealLifeCatholic.com.

AREA NEWS The Saint Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family and Faith presents two “Webinar-style” on-line support groups coming this Fall and continuing each month. The FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 8:00 PM EST for one hour on-line is the “Online Support Group for Individuals/Families Affected by Divorce/Separation”. The LAST THURSDAY of each month at 8:00 PM EST for one hour is the “Online Support Group for Adult Children of Divorce”. Both groups offer reflection, prayer, sharing, attendance by a Mercedarian friar and the director of the Foundation. More information or to sign-up email [email protected] or call/text: 215.870.9913. These groups are FREE. Learn more about the Saint Raymond Nonnatus Foundation at www.nonnatus.org Find us on social media at “Philly Nonnatus/St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation”.

12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament This is to benefit Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church on Friday – September 20th beginning at 11:00AM at Blackwood Golf Course in Douglasville. Held RAIN or SHINE. The cost is $85 per golfer (includes lunch, post-play banquet, refreshments throughout the day and prizes); $25 per guest for banquet only. For more information or to register, call Kathy at the parish office: 610.326.5127 or: [email protected].

RACHEL’S VINEYARDS MINISTRIES There will be an upcoming Retreat for healing after abortion. It is designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. It will help you focus on the buried emotions of the past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. It will give you hope for your future and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul. Post Abortion Healing Retreat: Friday: October 11 thru Sunday: October 13 in Malvern. For information call or email: Lauren at: 215.720.5828 or email: [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential and financial aid is offered if needed. National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org.

METANOIA Metanoia is an active community of Catholic young adults in western Montgomery County. Our upcoming events are listed below, contact [email protected] for more information: August 2019 Tuesday, August 20: Theology on Tap @ Conshohocken Brewing Company in Bridgeport Doors at 7:00pm, Talk Starts at 7:30PM Saturday, August 24: Annual Summer Retreat, @ St. Eleanor (time TBD) Tuesday, August 27: Holy Hour @ Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales September 2019 Tuesday, September 10: Bible Study @ St. Rose of Lima, North Wales Saturday, September 14: Philadelphia Union Soccer Game @ Talen Energy Stadium (ticket purchase required) Tailgate 4pm-6:30PM, Game Time 7PM Tuesday, September 17: Theology on Tap @ Conshohocken Brewing Company in Bridgeport Doors at 7:00pm, Talk Starts at 7:30PM Tuesday, September 24: Holy Hour @ Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will

deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Aug 18, 2019

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Get fired up! Author Jack London told the chilling tale of a brazen

traveler who failed to take the peril of extreme weather conditions seriously. Building a proper fire

in the right place might have kept him alive during a blizzard. Absent such a fire, the man’s fate was

sealed. Jesus assures his friends that his mission in

this world is to set such a blazing, saving fire in the hearts of believers. If we carry this passionate flame,

no circumstances can endanger us. Contemplate an image of the Sacred Heart, and stoke the fire in your

own! TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53 (120). “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!”

Monday, Aug 19, 2019

MEMORIAL OF JOHN EUDES, PRIEST

God cares through your hands

During the plagues of 1627 and 1631, John Eudes cared for the sick, sleeping in a field to avoid

infecting his fellow priests. Similar efforts made today are honored by World Humanitarian Day,

commemorating 22 United Nations staff killed by a

terrorist attack in Baghdad in 2003. Since then, more than 4,000 aid workers have been injured,

kidnapped, or killed, targeted as they served more than 65 million people displaced from their homes

and more than 26,000 civilians killed or injured in

six countries. Learn more at Humanitarian Day and ask yourself how you can help contribute to a more

humane world today and every day.

TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 2:11-10; Matthew 19:16-22 (419). “The Lord would be moved to pity by their groaning.”

Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019

MEMORIAL OF BERNARD, ABBOT, DOCTOR OF

THE CHURCH

Saintly? It’s complicated

Bernard of Clairvaux was a brilliant and charismatic leader of the Cistercian monastic reform that

encouraged a return to the original Benedictine life of prayer and manual labor. At the same time he was

friend and mentor to powerful church leaders and was drawn into the geopolitical struggles embodied

in the Crusades. How to reconcile the image of the

prayerful monk with that of spiritual cheerleader to a militant army of Crusaders? Church history is filled

with contradictions—as is each one of us. We have the simple contemplative and the militant crusader living

in our own heart. Which one shall we nurture? TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30 (420). “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019

MEMORIAL OF PIUS X, POPE

Be a warm-hearted believer

Pope Pius X pastored the universal church from 1903 to 1914, a tumultuous period in world history, which

saw traditional ways of life giving way, whether in the natural sciences, politics, or economic life, to new

ways of thinking, organizing, believing. Though most

commonly remembered as a staunch traditionalist and “anti-modernist,” Pius should also be

remembered for his simple, unpretentious lifestyle (he never lost sight of his poor roots), his personal

warmth and love of children, and his generous

charitable outreach. After the horrific Messina earthquake of 1908, the most destructive earthquake

ever recorded in Europe with some 100,000 casualties, Pius is said by one source to have filled

the Apostolic Palace with refugees long before the Italian government acted. Make sure a warm heart is

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front and center in your own life of faith. TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16 (421). “Are you envious because I am generous?”

Thursday, Aug 22, 2019

MEMORIAL OF THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED

VIRGIN MARY

The sky is not the limit

Lumen gentium, Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, declares the “Immaculate Virgin,

preserved free from all guilt of original sin, on the completion of her earthly sojourn, was taken up body

and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord

as Queen of the Universe.” Going to Orlando, Florida anytime soon? Visit the Basilica of the National

Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, a 2,000-seat church dedicated to the Queenship of Mary and

established to serve the 30 million tourists who visit the Orlando area every year. Wish to be reminded of

Mary’s connection to the whole universe, and why

that will matter into the future? Visit nearby Cape Canaveral.

TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14 (422). “The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike.”

Friday, Aug 23, 2019

MEMORIAL OF ROSE OF LIMA, VIRGIN

Care of the soul

Life isn’t easy. It’s good and beautiful, yes, but

stressful, chaotic, and sometimes even devastating. Wouldn’t it be great to “get away from it all”? One

might think that this is what Saint Rose of Lima did when she became practically a recluse in her parents’

house. She dedicated her life to solitude and a profound sense of solidarity with Jesus the Christ,

especially the Suffering Christ. Yet within this

calling, Rose found a spaciousness within herself to open a nearby room in the house to care for people in

need. How do you experience this sacred dynamic of contemplative quiet and compassionate care?

TODAY'S READINGS: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Matthew 22:34-40 (423). “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . . You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Saturday, Aug 24, 2019

FEAST OF BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE

Caught up in prayer If you met Jesus face-to-face and he saw right

through you—straight into your soul—and told you

exactly what you had been doing before meeting him, what would he see and what would he say? Would he

judge that you were honest and good? That you had spent the prior moment in prayer? That’s what

happened to the Apostle Bartholomew upon being introduced to Jesus. Let’s always be ready to be

“caught in the act” of communing with God, with a

pure heart, recognizing our King when he greets us. TODAY'S READINGS: Revelation 21:9b-14; John 1:45-51 (629). “You will see greater things than this.”

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Top 100 Awards Car Show 2019 Award# Owner Car 1 Gary Baxter 68 Mustang 2 Ken Bennett 65 Comet Cyclone 3 Joe Williams 67 Chevelle 4 Chuck Foryth 69 Camaro 5 Ron & Joanne Heidenreich 57 T-Bird 6 James Rothrock 56 Chevy Pickup 7 Mike Hipzer 69 Camaro 8 Evan Marks 70 Challenger 9 Ken Hendricks 55 Chevy 10 Marty Lynch 36 Chevy 11 Dave & Pauline Molettiere 88 Corvette 12 Peter Kranz 57 Chevy 13 John Dellangelo 71 Camaro 14 Bill Briley 67 GTO 15 Donna Fitzgerald 70 Challenger 16 Tony 55 Cameo Pickup 17 Bob Macmillan 37 Ford 18 Steve & Mike Iannetta 68 Camaro 19 Jeff Vasey 87 Camaro 20 Dave & Beth Stein 68 Corvair 21 Al Colonna 55 Chevy 22 Mike McQuillian 40 Ford 23 Eileen Layton 71 Torino 24 Barry Benninger 31 Ford 25 Jim Peaters 07 Vette 26 Arlin Yons 55 Chevy 27 Gary Vanatter 72 Monte Carlo 28 Bill Hamilton 54 Mercury 29 Bill Salter 07 Mustang 30 Tony Janis 67 Nova 31 Tiffany Cambell 12 Mustang 32 Larry & Doris Binner 69 Camaro 33 Troy Urland 33 Ford 34 Dawn Brown 57 Chevy Gasser 35 Jeff & Deb Marvel 30 Chevy 36 John Strayer 60 Vette 37 Erine Stoudt 72 Vette 38 Jayne Longacre 69 Mustang 39 Rich Longacre 71 Torino 40 Marty Kutt 84 Camaroi 41 Jack Peterman 25 Ford 42 Bill Chaplis 31 Buick 43 Tom Himmelsbach 66 Corvette 44 Mark Gilner 69 Dart 45 Glen Johnson 73 Pinto 46 Herm Marin 64 Falcon 47 Jim Rutkowsk 66 Chevelle 48 Matt Levengood 65 Nova 49 Ted Pizza 95 Impala SS

50 Mike Savrwald 55 Chevy 51 Mike Kealey 64 Polara 500 52 Ronnie Oberholtzer 31 Ford 53 Kerry Duke 52 Chevy 54 Larry Wardle 72 Demon 55 Speed Landis 55 Olds 56 Frank Steigerwalt 46 Ford 57 Dale Kowalek 40 Ford Pickup 58 Josh Wardle 74 Cuda 59 Jeff Burnatowski 66 Mustang 60 James Endy 65 Vette 61 Howard Showers 36 Ford 62 Bob Walarik 30 Ford 63 Rom Myers 70 Torino 64 Norman Hafler 34 Ford 65 Bob Daniels 63 VW 66 Keith Weller 66 Corvair 67 John Lawrence 66 Mustang 68 K. Shellenburger 30 Ford 69 George Sweeney 32 Ford 70 Jana Smyers 67 Camaro 71 S.C. Kemerer 72 Pantera 72 Tim Smoyer 69 GTO 73 Joe Schaefer 60 Starliner 74 Jeff Pizzuto 59 Corvette 75 Matt Stever 55 Divco 76 Steve & Missy 32 Ford 77 Jerry Fretz 72 Vette 78 Bill Trievel 34 Ford Pickup 79 Sal Consalvo 48 Willys 80 Lil & Ron Kistler 67 Chevy Pickup 81 Laura Cunningham 71 Ford 82 Jim Cunningham 69 Charger 83 Chris Lodge 30 Ford 84 Shane Markowite 60 Rambler 85 Chris Nace 53 Ford Pickup 86 Alex Page 78 Trans AM 87 Robert McCoy 66 GTO 88 Patrick Miller 62 Polara 89 Steve Mallon 95 Ford 90 Mike Mallon 93 Ford 91 John Evanish 07 Shelby 92 Jim Sirotnek 78 Trans AM 93 Ken Cassol 63 Vette 94 Joe Opitz 37 Ford 95 George & Debbie Hanson 36 Ford 96 Fred Kammler 55 Chevy Bel-Air 97 Joe Kuroski Sr. 1935 Plymouth 98 Jon Munshower 2015 Camaro 99 Tedd Barrett 2017 Camaro 100 William Gillespie 1966 Ford GTA

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SPN SENIOR CLUB FUNDRAISER

ON JULY 24, the SPN SENIOR CLUB BEGAN SELLING CHANCES FOR A BEAUTIFUL LANTERN FILLED WITH $400.00 in GIFT CARDS. Chances are available for purchase and will continue to be sold after ALL Masses up to and including the date of the Drawing.

The Drawing of the lucky winner will take place at the

Senior Club Luncheon on Wednesday: August 28 Winner does not need to be present.

The price of the tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

If you have any questions please contact:

Dawn Ellis @ 215.679.2160 Lee Johnson @ 267.261.1294

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Reservations are a must:

Call Rita Latshaw at 215.679.7009

Reservation deadline is AUGUST 23 Suggested lunch offering is $5.00 pp

REMINDER: Bring all your loose change for the Christmas Coin Jar.

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