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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 July 28, 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 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 July 28, 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 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 4 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 PM – Annemarie Quigley D. Croke Jim Quigley L. Franks Priest Deacon Bob Schwind Alice Swift 7:30 AM – Mike Misiak J. Gilmore Mary Weber T. Gilmore Priest Deacon Maureen Moser Paul Moser 10:00 AM – Renee DeGrassi J. Horvath LaRue Emmell M. Horvath Priest Deacon Karen Garland Christine Kemp

July 28, 2019 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, July 29, Saint Martha 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, July 30, Saint Peter Chrysologus 8:00 AM – Stanley & Dolores Misiak 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, July 31, Saint Ignatius of Loyola 8:00 AM – Al & Nancy Anderson, (Anderson family) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, August 1, Saint Alphonsus Liguori 8:00 AM – David Henry, (Tom & Cheryl Pirri) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in Chapel First Friday, August 2, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Saint Peter Julian Eymard 9:00 AM – Chad Latshaw, (Joanna Zappala & Rose Devitt) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, August 3 5:00 PM – For all the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish.

August 4, 2019 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM – Morris & Anna Amato, (Jim & Mary R. Giambrone) 10:00 AM – Anthony Bucci, (Lisa Liacouras)

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The Red Roses placed at the Blessed Mother Altar are in memory of Al & Nancy Anderson; requested by: The Anderson Family.

The Red Roses placed at the Sacred Heart Altar are in memory of Dennis M. Krause; requested by: His Mother, Maryanne Krause.

The center floral arrangement is in memory of Al & Nancy Anderson; requested by: The Anderson Family.

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 McGillen and Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for Natalie Goc, grant them eternal rest and peace.

PARISH NEWS

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS July 22, 2018 July 21, 2019 Envelopes: $ 5,407.00 $ 4,295.00 Online: 2,140.00 1,915.00 Loose: 469.00 477.00 Children’s: 3.00 37.00 Total: $ 8,019.00 $ 6,724.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS August 2019

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

MASS BOOK OPENING 2020

The Mass Book for 2020 will open on Friday, August 16th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Come to the rectory office. All Announced Masses: $20 dollars All Unannounced Masses: $10 dollars

RCIA NEWS Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Catholic? If so, we invite you to investigate joining

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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.

FIRST FRIDAY August 2nd is First Friday. Mass is in the Saint Anne Chapel at 9:00 AM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Please commit to spend some time with our Lord at the Blessed Sacrament.

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. 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 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].

SPN Senior Club Trips: 2019

Wednesday: August 7, 2019 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – “I Do, I Do” Cost per person: $92 dollars (was due July 1st)

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 Garfolo 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.

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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 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. Please join us on Monday, August 26th anytime between 2PM and 7PM in our air conditioned Parish Hall. 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

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.

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.... Wednesday: July 31 at 7PM Event: Drinking with St. Francis de Sales – Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County, Theology on Tap Summer Series "Drinking with the Saints" We'll be celebrating the saints all summer long, complete with their own specialty cocktail for: Theology on Tap. Location: Penn Taproom, Doylestown, PA Speaker: Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS, John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics and Social Communications, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary To learn more: Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/Buckscath... Instagram: @Bucks Catholic YA August 18 & 19, 2019 Event: Divine Mercy and North American Martyrs Shrines overnight bus Pilgrimage. Travel along with us on this two day excursion to the beautiful Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA, the

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majestic Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville NY and the National Shrine and Historic site of Saint Kateri in Fonda, NY. Our pilgrimage includes a delicious dinner at the Cork’n Hearth Restaurant in Lee, MA and an overnight stay at the Yankee Inn in Lenox, MA. Bus departure location: Saint Maria Goretti Church parking lot in Hatfield. Contact: [email protected] 215.721.0199, ext 202. Cost is $500. You can register by using the form which can be found on the Adult Faith Events page of St. Maria Goretti website: stmariagoretti.net. 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/...

Red Hill Band POPS Concert The Red Hill Band will be presenting their Third Annual POPS Concert this Sunday – July 28th from 7PM to 9PM at the New Goshenhoppen Park Band shell on W. Third Street in E. Greenville. Fans of all ages will enjoy selections that will include music from the popular Game of Thrones series in addition to Elton John and Justin Timberlake! Admission is FREE. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Saint Philip Neri Parish Hall. For more information go to: www.redhillband.com.

AREA NEWS: METANOIA Metanoia is an active community of Catholic young adults in western Montgomery County. The group supports Catholics in their 20s and 30s who are looking to deepen their faith and meet fellow Catholics in the area. Our upcoming events are listed below, contact [email protected] for more information. August 2019 Social Event TBD

Tuesday, August 13: Bible Study @ St. Rose of Lima, North Wales 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. Retrouvaille . . . a lifeline for Marriages Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Is your marriage going down the right road…or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is Christian-based and Catholic in origin, but welcomes all married couples. The next program will be held at the Family Life Center in Malvern: August 9-11. For more information or to register visit our website: www.HelOurMarriage.org or call: 800.470.2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

AREA PARISH NEWS Protecting God’s Children Mandatory Class The Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires that all parish adult volunteers and employees that have contact with children take a mandatory class Protecting God’s Children. You need only take this class once. The diocese will present this at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Education Center on Thursday – August 1st at 6PM. Registration must be done online by going to: www.virtus.org. Click on registration link and complete as directed.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Jul 28, 2019

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME

Teach and learn as you go Teaching is mostly conceived as an academic process relegated to schools or online programs. But the most meaningful lessons we learn happen far from classrooms. What did you learn simply from growing up in the environment that produced you? What did you imbibe from family members, storybooks, personal heroes, or actual experiences? When the disciples of Jesus ask for praying lessons, they’ve already observed how disciplined Jesus is in his own habits. Jesus teaches them the Lord’s Prayer—but he’d already taught them, by his example, the importance of praying.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 (111). “When he had finished [praying], one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ ”

Monday, Jul 29, 2019

MEMORIAL OF MARTHA

Friends ask friends Martha isn’t one to beat about the bush. After her brother dies, she marches up to Jesus and tells it like it is: “Lord, if you had been here . . .” This is the same Martha who once asked Jesus to act on her behalf when she slaved away as her sister sat at his feet: “Tell her to help me.” The Bible tells us that Jesus was a good friend of Martha. Thanks to Martha, it also shows how we can count on Jesus as a friend—trusting him enough to be candid about

our needs. Just ask. TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34 (401); John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42 (401/607). “I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.”

Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019

MEMORIAL OF BLESSED SOLANUS CASEY,

O.F.M., CAP.

God opens a door Blessed Father Solanus Casey (1870-1957) is on his way to sainthood. That might have surprised those who knew him in seminary where he was considered so academically slow that, once ordained, he was not allowed to preach or hear Confessions! What he could do was greet people as the porter (doorkeeper) at the Capuchin monastery in Detroit where he lived. More than 20,000 people attended Solanus’ funeral services, for he turned the front door job into a holy and humble ministry that welcomed the stranger and consoled the many who visited daily. If today you fear you are not worthy, remember that all things are possible with God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Matthew 13:36-43 (402). “Then the righteous will shine like the sun.”

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019

MEMORIAL OF IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA,

PRIEST

Surrender yourself Saint Ignatius, that wounded Spanish soldier of the 1500s—whose conversion grew a group of “soldiers for Christ”—liked bold sayings. Such as: “Go forth and set the world on fire.” Not to mention his Jesuit order’s motto: “All for the greater glory of God.” Once Ignatius saw the Kingdom as Jesus did, there was no turning back—no price too high. The key? Be a soldier who surrenders. His Suscipe (“surrender”) Prayer says it all: “Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my

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understanding, and my whole will . . . . Give me only your love and your grace. With this I am rich enough.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 13:44-46 (403). “When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has.”

Thursday, Aug 01, 2019

MEMORIAL OF ALPHONSUS LIGUORI,

BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

Reconcile yourself A shrinking number of Catholics—even those who attend Mass regularly—go to Confession. Don’t be tempted to skip this sacrament; pray for help from Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the patron of confessors, who preached in the 18th-century slums of Italy. He never refused anyone absolution and even fought against a heresy that treated penitents like criminals. Part of the mission of the order he founded, the Redemptorists, is to bring people back into a life of grace through Confession. With the help of his intercession, embrace the healing of forgiveness and be reconciled with your loving God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Matthew 13:47-53 (404). “The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous.”

Friday, Aug 02, 2019

MEMORIAL OF PETER JULIAN EYMARD,

PRIEST

Receive and be transformed Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1811-68) founded the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament dedicated to setting the “four corners of the world on fire with eucharistic love.” His vision of priests, sisters, deacons, and laypeople all actively participating in the Eucharist anticipated and helped shape the liturgical renewals of the 20th century. Peter Julian saw the Eucharist as our hidden treasure that

needed to be brought into the light so that Jesus could “once again take his place at the head of Christian society.” “Receive Communion often,” he wrote, “and Jesus will change you into himself.” What can you do to help the “reign of the Eucharist” increase?

TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Matthew 13:54-58 (405). “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?”

Saturday, Aug 03, 2019

Be guided by good conscience Conscience is that still small voice deep within that guides us in making moral judgements. It is a lifetime’s work to form conscience using God’s law of love as the measure of what is upright. How do we do that work of formation? We pray for the guidance of God’s Spirit, seek the wisdom of faithful friends, read scripture, and consider teachings of the church. So formed, we “must always obey the certain judgment of conscience” as the Catechism says. Conscience has been well attended when a decision, no matter how tough or even unpopular, brings a sense of freedom and peace of heart.

TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Matthew 14:1-12 (406). “For John (the Baptist) had said to (Herod), ‘It is not lawful for you to have her.’ ”

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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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SPN SENIOR CLUB FUNDRAISER

BEGINNING JULY 24, the SPN SENIOR CLUB WILL BE SELLING CHANCES FOR A BEAUTIFUL LANTERN FILLED WITH $400.00 in GIFT CARDS. Chances will be available for purchase beginning this Saturday – July 27th 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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ST. PHILIP NERI – SUNDAY BINGO

August 4, 2019

Working Team #4

Bingo begins at 1PM

Doors open at 12 NOON

Parish Hall

1325 Klinerd Rd – Pennsburg

215.679.8116

All Regular Games Prize is $50

Final Cover-All Special Prize is $500

Great food available!

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