FROM the PASTOR’S DESK …

Over the past few weeks, I introduced two “discipleship plans.” One was from Pope Francis; one was from Father Mike Schmitz. These are important today for a variety of reasons. One reason is that the world needs you. The world needs disciples. 40 years ago, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gave a commencement speech to Harvard University graduates. The talk was entitled “A World Split Apart.” The Nobel Prize winner took the West to task on a variety of topics. Spiritual depravity and a total rejection of God were two. That dearth of a solid spiritual foundation is worst today. Second, Catholics were never taught this, either in Catholic schools or our religious education programs. So combine the two and one sees the need for something systematic if Roman Catholics are going to be effective witnesses to the faith. For years, the “religion plan” for Catholics involved three steps. Step one was to “catechize,” or teach, young people about the faith. There were two options. Catholic children could attend “religion class” in Catholic schools. The other option was to receive “religious instruction” using materials from the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine or “CCD” (remember that one?). CCD was an association established in Rome in 1562 for the purpose of providing materials for religious education. The second step was to prepare the young people to receive their sacraments or “sacramentalize” them. Finally, there was the hope that, if the children had been catechized and sacramentalized, a solid faith relationship with Christ and the Church – being “evangelized” - would develop. To be honest, for years, this approach worked. It was an appropriate model for the multi-cultural, immigrant Catholic Church in America. But at some point, this model was no longer effective. The zenith of total religious fervor and participation in the United States was achieved around 1958. This most likely reflected the situation in the Catholic Church as well. So at some point in the 1960’s, the model of “catechize – sacramentalize – evangelize” no longer addressed the spiritual and religious needs of an (Continued on Page 4)

June 17, 2018 The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint Monica Parish Bulletin — 141

OUR PARISH PRAYER INTENTION for THIS WEEK

That this weekend we can honor our Fathers in a special way in

thanksgiving for their gift to us of life.

THE CHURCH of SAINT MONICA Founded January 11, 1897 Parish Offices (Pastoral Administration; Religious Education; Business & Finance; Worship & Music; Facilities) Saint Monica Rectory 635 First Avenue Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312 Phone: 610.644.0110 Facsimile: 610.695.0850 Office of Religious Education (Rectory) 610.647.4757 Parish Website www.saintmonicachurch.org Twitter & Instagram @StMonicaBerwyn Join Flocknote! Text “Monica1897” to 84576 Parish Staff E-mail FirstInitialLastName@ saintmonicachurch.org Parish Leadership financecouncil@ saintmonicachurch.org Mass Schedule Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. (Monday thru Saturday with a Communion Service on Wednesday) Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30a.m.

Holy Days 8:30 a.m. of Obligation 12 noon The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Monday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Anytime by appointment.

Encountering Christ - Through Scripture, Through Liturgy, Through Serving Others

FROM the OFFICE of WORSHIP and MUSIC

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THANKS TO THE PARISH CHOIR A special thank you to the Parish Choir for a wonderful year of music making! The members of this ensemble work hard each week during rehearsals and at Mass to bring beautiful and well-crafted choral music to the Parish Community. A special thanks also to our staff singers: Aubry, Logan, Evan and Nathan for sharing their talents and time with the community throughout the year. The choir is off now until September. Think about joining us for next season!

FAMILY and YOUTH MINISTRY

FROM the OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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April 2018 $65,668 56% Electronic April 2017 $63,602 49% Electronic April Budget 2017-18 $59,896

April YTD 2018 $703,168 48% Electronic April YTD 2017 4667,130 44% Electronic April YTD Budget 2017-18 $682,518

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS for APRIL 2018

SPECIAL COLLECTION

There will be a Special Collection next weekend for Peter’s Pence. May God bless you for your continued generosity.

The Fiscal Year 2018 budget for Saint Monica Parish is available on line at www.saintmonicachurch.org under the Parish Information tab in the Parish Leadership section.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Sunday, June 10, 2018 Sunday Collection $6,782 Electronic $5,200 Total $11,982

*We have 190 families contributing electronically.

A BIT of PARISH HISTORY — DID YOU KNOW? Compliments of Vince Gutierrez, Director of Facilities Management

GEORGE TOBLER HOUSE The “Tobler House” was erected in 1874 when the village was known as “Reeseville”. It was built by Rev. John McLeod, the Presbyterian minister who made his home in the village, and owned all of the land east of Waterloo Avenue and south of the Lancaster Turnpike. McLeod worked in the city and carried out his real estate activities here for almost twenty years.

He apparently built the house on speculation, and its first owner was a Philadelphia attorney. In the years following, it was owned by a succession of other Philadelphians who either used it as a summer residence or as an investment rental property. George Tobler acquired the house in the summer of 1879. He owned it for the next fourteen years, and during the latter years of this period was said to be a resident of Berwyn. Tobler also acquired an adjoining 1-4/10 acres to the south from McLeod in 1882, making him owner of roughly half

the block (there were three other property owners). In 1888, he sold off a 7/10-acre piece to the newly organized Catholic Church as the site for their sanctuary. George Tobler sold his remaining Berwyn property and left the village in 1893. The house, originally built as a single home, today has been converted to double occupancy, and is known as 614 and 622 Berwyn Avenue.

NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

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YOUNG ADULTS: 'PARK NIGHT + ICE CREAM/FUNNEL CAKE AT THE CARNIVAL AFTERWARDS'

Are you a Catholic adult in your 20s and 30s? If so, join us this Wednesday June 20, and enjoy the great outdoors! There are picnic tables for relaxed conversation and space for field

games and sports like frisbee, soccer, and kickball. We will meet at 7:00 PM at Johnsontown Park (128 Viaduct Ave), Downingtown. For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org. We look forward to seeing you! CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TOUR Father Lee, Pastor of Saint Norbert Parish, is leading a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mexico City from August 31 - September 6, 2018. This tour leaves from Philadelphia and the cost is $1,795 per person. For more information please call 484-356-3599 or email rap76@comcast.net.

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK… (Continued from Page 1)

increasingly sophisticated and educated Catholic population. Catholics were moving out of the Italian-Catholic, Polish-Catholic, Irish-Catholic, Slovak-Catholic cultural Catholic ghettos. They were interacting with an increasingly diverse population. Simple formulas memorized from the Baltimore Catechism would not address an onslaught of questions from an increasingly skeptical secular world. I heard, but have never been able to verify, that a US Bishop’s study on the effectiveness of CCD/Religious Education at this time was so atrocious, that it was never publically released. Another issue was a dearth of solid, quality, professionally-produced, relevant Catholic religious materials. The materials and approaches that young people received in the 1970’s and into the 1980’s, was provided with the best of intentions. In the end, the quality was very poor. Even in the late 1990’s, when I was teaching high school, there was practically nothing available. I made up the lesson plans myself by scrounging materials from a variety of sources. The internet was young and online resources simply did not exist or were primitive. There were some very high-quality materials that were beginning to become available. The trouble was that they were all in print/book form. They were also written with a high level of sophistication. They were at a level that was totally inappropriate and unreachable for high school students, much less grade school students. A third issue was that Catholics were simply never encouraged to have a “personal relationship with Christ.” That sounded too Protestant. That had an unfortunate effect. Blogger and author Rod Dreher recently wrote about this in Catholics & The ‘Personal Relationship’ With God: “Even today, it is especially sobering to learn that when Pew surveyors asked the question, ‘Which comes closest to your view of God: God is a person with whom people can have a relationship, or God is an impersonal force?’ only 48 percent of Catholics were absolutely certain that the God they believed in was a God with whom they could have a personal relationship.” This is tragic especially when one looks at the Bible. What held the early disciple’s faith together, (continued)

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES Due to the upcoming Holiday and Vacation Schedules, the following early deadlines are in effect for the bulletin: July 8 Bulletin announcements are due no later than 12

Noon on Tuesday, June 26th. July 15 Bulletin announcements are due no later than

12 Noon on Wednesday, June 27th.

FROM the PASTOR’S DESK… (Continued)

even in the face of crushing persecution? They had had a “personal relationship with Christ.” They had met him. They knew him. They had spoken with, ate with, touched, laughed, cried with, lived with - and died with him. It was a solid foundation that could withstand a culture that was not favorable towards Christianity. What is needed today is to flip the “plan.” What is needed today is an “evangelize – sacramentalize – catechize” model. More on that in the coming weeks.

NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SAINT MONICA’S GOLF: UPDATE Golfing parishioners! It is with great pleasure and sincere thanks to announce that we have two new parishioners that will be partnering with us to provide our 34th annual Saint Monica Golf Outing. Keith and Kacey Brown will be taking over the reins and working with us in transition this year to provide our traditional day of golf and

fun at Downingtown Golf Club, on Monday October 8th (Columbus Day). So, for now, save the date and practice. More details will come towards the end of the summer. Welcome to the parish and thanks again to both Keith and Kacey Brown. RETREAT: SUFFERING WITH ADDICTIONS We are offering the first ever Addiction Retreat for those affected by opioids: From Defiance to Reliance: Navigating Your Spiritual Path Amidst the Chaos of Addictions, June 22-23, 2018. Directed by Mark Christmyer, Marty Kenney, Gethsemani Way Ministries, Anne Costa, best-selling author, retreat master and evangelist and Fr. Bill Dean. This retreat is a 24-hour retreat of healing and recovery for men and women. It is also for those affected by addiction personally or through association with a family member or friend. Are you or someone you love in the chaos of addiction? Are you are in need of healing after the death of a loved one who died from an addiction? Are you tired of being sick and tired? Then this is the retreat for you! Register at www.malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 today. $125.00 includes all meals and accommodations.

OUTREACH Hunger Does Not Take a Vacation! Please help the Food Cupboard Drive for Saint Gabriel’s Parish in South Philadelphia by contributing canned goods or donations for the monthly collection. The drive will be held after

all Masses next weekend and through 8:30 am on Tuesday, June 26. All non-perishable items are welcome. You may leave your contribution in the Gathering Room. Checks payable to Saint Gabriel’s Food Cupboard are most welcome and can be put in the designated box. Sisters Rita Martin and Arleen McCann, IHM, of Saint Gabriel’s are most grateful to our parish community for our donations. MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Charismatic Retreat, June 29-July 1, with Sr. Ann Shields of Renewal Ministries and Fr. James Blount, SOLT. Music by Firehill and Mark Griswold. Powerful preaching, teaching, praise and worship along with a special healing service for those who attend. This retreat is being offered in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office for the Charismatic Renewal. Women of Grace Retreat, July 13-15, with Johnnette Benkovic, Founder and President of Women of Grace, Fr. Philip Scott, Kathleen Beckman and Susan Brinkmann. We are also offering the yearly Benedicta Leadership Institute, July 12-13, and for the first time, there will be a Young Women of Grace Retreat, July 14 for girls ages 13 to 17 years old. Any questions about the above retreats, please contact Anne McGlone at 484-321-2577 or amcglone@malvernretreat.com

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE for June 17

DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION

Monday

8:00 am-3:30 pm 9:00 am-4:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 7:15-7:45 pm

RE Summer Session Adoration Confession Parish Rosary

Parish Center Church Church Grotto

Tuesday 8:00 am-3:30 pm RE Summer Session Parish Center

Wednesday 8:00 am-3:30 pm RE Summer Session Parish Center

Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm RE Summer Session Parish Center

Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm 9:15-10:45 am

RE Summer Session Legion of Mary

Parish Center Rectory

Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Confession Church

PLEASE JOIN US — All Summer!

Eucharistic Adoration Every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Parish Rosary in the Grotto Weather Permitting

Every Monday at 7:15 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

The Parish Offices will be closed from July 2nd through July 6th.

We will re-open on Monday, July 9th at 9:00 a.m.

PARISH LEADERSHIP

FINANCE COUNCIL

Robert Carden

Dennis Connell

Richard Deak

Kathleen Keough

Michael Vadner

Kolbe Wolfe

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Charles Zlock, M.Div, M.A., M.B.I.S., Pastor

Reverend Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A., Ph.D., Pastoral Assistance

The Norbertines of Daylesford Abbey, Pastoral Assistance

Frank K.J. Orman, Director of Worship & Music

Jason Carter, Director of Discipleship & Formation

Theresa Carey, Business Manager

Catherine H. Levine, Parish Administrative Assistant

Diane Kirsch Pealer, Religious Education Assistant

Elizabeth P. Tenaglio, Cemetery Administration

Vincent Gutierrez, Director of Facilities Management

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THE SICK AND THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sonia Altirman, Drew Brazer, Michael Byrne, Lina Cappelli, Terri Carson, Lilly Ciocca, James DiAntonio, Gavin Duffy, Rita Dunn, Margarita Elloso, Joseph Erwin, Ria Filippelli, Kelly Glacken, Mary Hartley, Karen Hastings, Natalie Innella, Jenna, Maya and Eva Izzi, Faith Johnson, Clare Johnston, Libby Judge, Debbie Kern, Charlie Litzelman, Jackson MacTaggart, Eugene Matta, Susan McDonnell, Dan McMonigle, Heather Moore, Dr. Mark Nardone, John Neff, Rob Niederer, Rita Reilly, Joel Rivera, John Robinson, Mary Rose, Cathy Russell, Gary Smith, Mildred Walsh

THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Your Perpetual Light shine upon them.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

H.O.P.E. — HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCIES Leader for this week: Sandie Concannon at 610-647-1068

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BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

The Saint Monica Parish Bulletin is published weekly and is available both on the parish website and distributed to the assembly. Submissions are due each Monday by noon and should be e-mailed to parishbulletin@saintmonicachurch.org with formatting left to a minimum. Please include a contact name and phone number with your submission. In the case where announcements must be submitted handwritten, please make sure the text is legible.

BULLETIN INSERTS All inserts must be submitted to the Rectory Office for approval a minimum of two weeks before you would like it to appear.

MASS INTENTIONS for June 17 - June 24

MASS TIME INTENTION PRESIDER MUSIC MINISTRY

NOTES

5:00 pm Fathers of the Parish Fr. Zlock Cantor

7:30 am Fathers of the Parish Fr. Zlock Quiet

9:30 am Fathers of the Parish Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor

11:30 am Fathers of the Parish Fr. Fitzgerald Cantor

Monday, 18th + Henry Rocks Fr. Zlock

Tuesday, 19th + John Stillwell Fr. Zlock

Wednesday, 20th Communion Service

Thursday, 21st + Helen Triolo Fr. Antry

Friday, 22nd + Bill Ward Fr. Zlock

Saturday, 23rd + John Redden Fr. Zlock

5:00 pm People of the Parish Fr. Zlock Cantor

7:30 am + Frank Rocks Fr. Fitzgerald Quiet

9:30 am + Lawrence Harris Fr. Zlock Cantor

11:30 am + Ed O’Malley Fr. Antry Cantor

Special Collection: Peter’s Pence