Parish Offices 610-265-4178

Parish E-Mail mdpinfo@mdpparish.com

Parish Website www.mdpparish.com

“Worhip God above all things, and then go out and make disciples for the Lord!

MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCEMOTHERMOTHER OF OF DIVINE DIVINE PROVIDENCEPROVIDENCE

Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1640

PARISH DIRECTORY

CLERGY

Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor Rev. Charles E. Gormley - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. Joseph W. Murray - In Residence Pastor Emeritus, St. Stanislaus Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon mdillon@mdpparish.com Rev. Mr. Addisalem Mekonnen—Transitional Deacon

PASTORAL STAFF

Sister Veronica Gross, R.S.M.- Director of Parish Services vgross@mdpparish.com Mr. Bill Mentz -Director of Music wmentz@mdpparish.com

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager mhouston@mdpparish.com Mrs. Susan Dugary - Executive Secretary sdugary@mdpparish.com Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary cmurray@mdpparish.com

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - Noon Saturday: 9:00 AM - Noon Sunday : Closed

MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL

Mr. Jack Bellantoni - Principal Jack.bellantoni@MTCschool.org Mrs. Jackie Caton - Secretary jackie.caton@MTCschool.org Mrs. Vickie Walsh - Business Manager vickie.walsh@MTCschool.org

OFFICE FOR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Miss Lauren Joyce - Director ljoyce@mdpparish.com Mrs. Simone Angelucci, O.P. - Secretary sangelucci@mdpparish.com

Altar Society

Bereavement Ministry

Boy Scouts

Care Ministers

Carnival

Charismatic Prayer Group

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Choir and Cantors

Contemporary Guitar Group

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair

CYO Athletic Association

Eucharistic Adoration

Girl Scouts

Greeters

Home & School Association

Intercessory Prayer Group

King of Prussia 10 Miler

MDP 2

Knights of Columbus

Legion of Mary

Marriage Preparation Program

MDP Seniors

New Beginnings

Music for Weddings and Funerals

Parish Hospitality Committee

Parish Nurse Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Persons with Disabilities

Respect Life Group

Scrip Program

Transportation Ministry

Women’s Walk

Youth Group

Young Adults Group

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact information at

www.mdpparish.com

MASSES

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holydays and Holidays: as announced

MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

15 minutes before morning Mass (Monday through Saturday)

ROSARY

After morning Mass. (Monday through Saturday)

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

PRAYERS

After Saturday morning Mass.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each Tuesday.

CARE MINISTERS

Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow parishioners at times of sickness or bereavement and to visiting the homebound. Contact the Parish Offices.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE

PROGRAM

Casseroles are due on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact Julie about pans, recipes and drop-off point at 610-878-9121.

REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our area! Please phone the Parish Offices to schedule an appointment to register. Parish registration is required to schedule baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain certificates of eligibility for godparents and/or sponsors.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:45 PM. Call the Parish Offices to schedule.

BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS

Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both parents must take part. Call the Parish Offices to register.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Also by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Persons intending to marry must visit the priest six months in advance so that the proper preparation may be made.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE

EUCHARIST

The priest will gladly come to shut-ins with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners who are planning surgery should contact the priest to receive the Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.

PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE

SACRAMENTS

All adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments should please call Lauren Joyce at the Parish Office. All are welcome. You may also contact Lauren at ljoyce@mdpparish.com.

EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE

FAITH

Children not attending the Parish School are educated in the faith through our Religious Education Program. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year, beginning in September. Contact Lauren Joyce for details.

PARISH DEVOTIONS SACRAMENTS

OUTREACH

NEW RESIDENTS

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THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE

FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS’ DAY)

MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, November 2, 2014 7:30 AM Mass – John Fenol 9:30 AM Mass – Robert & Jean Klaiber 11:30 AM Mass – For our Benefactors & Their Intentions Monday, November 3, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Leonard Joseph Hannapel Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Daniel DeLucca Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Joseph Giuffre Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Barbara Gilligan Friday, November 7, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Daniel DeLucca Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – Tom Linahan 5:15 PM Mass – Helen Ann Hatfield

STEWARDSHIP

SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION Last Sunday’s collection totaled $14,648. Donations received and deposited last week for the annual census/stewardship collection totaled $845. Your generous sacrificial giving provided the funding to pay for refreshments following the Anointing of the Sick Mass, PREP and RCIA expenses, bi-weekly payroll expense, monthly religious salary and benefits expense, rectory operating expenses and the electric bill. Thank you for your financial support of MDP.

GENERAL PARISH FUND

Memorial contributions have been made in memory of Patricia Martin Bartley by Dr. Richard Martin and Marie McIntyre by OEM, International, Inc. Staff.

MDP MASS ENROLLMENTS A Memorial donation was given in Memory of James Haley by Mike & Bet Ferguson.

FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Friends, As our parish gathers this weekend, we remember all the saints who have gone before us whether formally declared by the Church or not. We are rejuvenated by their example and are inspired by their living out a virtuous life in spite of turbulence and suffering. Today we remember too, the Church of the Souls, who are purifying themselves in the light of the Lord before they see God face to face. All souls must be perfectly pure before entering heaven and so we pray diligently this whole month for the souls of our family members and friends who have gone before us. The Church dedicated this month to the Souls so that together we can remember those we love and sadly miss. During this whole month, Monsignor and I will be remembering the people you have inscribed on our All Souls envelopes. These names will be kept on the Shrine of Saint Joseph who is both the Guardian of the Church and the Protector of Souls. If too, you would like to display the picture of someone you lost this year, please place the picture on the Saint Joseph shrine. This way we can see for whom we are praying! Extra Souls envelopes can be found at the doors of the Church. This Friday, November 7 is the second first Friday in our Novena to the Sacred Heart. I am encouraged by all the pictures from our PREP classes of families who have begun the Novena in their homes. The novena prayer and a booklet on the Sacred Heart can be found at the doors of our Church so that your family may pray with us for the next eight months for more vocations to the priesthood and to the Consecrated Life. Also in November is the month to help Saint Charles Seminary in their efforts to form priests for our Archdiocese. It is the month when we pay special attention to the Annual Seminary Collection. Please be generous in your support of our seminary. As you know we have two seminarians who will be ordained priests in May, something of which we can be very proud.

Please be assured of prayers for you in this

glorious month,

Father Cioppi

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY Please join us between 8:00 AM & 1:00 PM today in Providence Hall and enjoy a delicious breakfast. A donation for your meal will be appreciated.

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BAPTISM UPDATE

Part 2 of 3: WHY CELEBRATE BAPTISM IN THE SUNDAY

LITURGY? Today, many parishes celebrate Baptism within the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. Why? All of the seven Sacraments are community events. They are not primarily “private” moments or individual

celebrations. The Sacraments are celebrations of the whole Church, represented by the parish family! This is especially true of Baptism, because it changes the status of the one being baptized into a member of the Church community. The baptized person enters into a special relationship with the Church and with God. This status or identity is renewed in Sunday Eucharist. Celebrating Baptisms of babies during Sunday Eucharist signifies that baptism is incorporating the baby into both the Church and the Life of Christ. It also gives mature Catholics a chance to reflect on the meaning of their own baptism so many years ago. Next week we will learn about the importance of the parish community at Baptism. This update is part of a series on baptism celebrating the new “during Mass” baptismal option for our parish children at the 11:30am liturgy on the first Sunday of each month, beginning in December.

IN OUR PARISH

A YEAR DEDICATED TO MARY

THE PRESENTATION OF MARY Many of the celebrations in honor of Mary are based in historical fact. The Sacred Scriptures tell of her acceptance of God’s invitation to be the mother of the Savior at the Annunciation. We know of her maternity and of her faithfulness to her son, Jesus, even standing at the side of His cross. The Scriptures tells us nothing of Mary's hidden life. The inspired Word of God gives us no word about her Presentation in the Temple, the feast which we celebrate each year on November 21st. However, we do have the testimonies of tradition which are based on accounts which come to us from apostolic times. The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple is found in early Christian writings that are not included in the Old Testament, or apocrypha.

The book “Apocrypha” gives us a detailed account in which Mary's father, Joachim, tells Anna his wife that he wishes to bring their child to the Temple of the Lord. Anna responds that they should wait until the child is three years old lest she yearn for her parents. When the day arrived, the undefiled daughters of the Hebrews were invited to accompany Mary with their lamps burning to the Temple. There the priest received her, blessed her, and kissed her in welcome. He proclaimed, "The Lord has magnified thy name in all generations. In thee, the Lord will manifest His redemption to the sons of Israel." Mary was placed on the third step of the Temple and there danced with joy and all the house of Israel loved her. It was there that she was nurtured and her parents returned, glorifying the Almighty. This story is a legend with no foundation in history and the point of the story is to show that even in her childhood Mary was completely dedicated to God. However, it is from this very account that the feast of Mary's Presentation arose. It appears that this feast was not celebrated in Rome at the time of Pope St. Sergius (+701) who established four other principle feasts dedicated to Mary. By the ninth century it is celebrated in the monasteries of southern Italy which had been influenced by the traditions of the Byzantine churches. By the fourteenth century it had spread to England and it is recorded that it was celebrated in Avignon, France in 1373. Its acceptance is considered very slow and it was not until the year 1472 that Pope Sixtus IV extended its celebration to the universal church. Pope Paul VI in the 1974 encyclical Marialis Cultus, n.8, wrote of this feast that "despite its apocryphal content, it presents lofty and exemplary values and carries on the venerable traditions having their origins in the Eastern churches." Join us as we celebrate the Presentation of Mary on Friday, November 21

st at 8:00 AM for Mass.

FAMILY ADVENT WREATH MAKING! Sunday, Nov 30th, 2:30pm in Providence Hall. Deadline to Sign Up: This week! Nov 5th! There's still time to join us for the annual family Advent Wreath Making event here at MDP! Make a beautiful and fragrant Advent wreath for your home with real balsam branches and traditional purple and pink candles. Father Cioppi will bless the wreathes during Advent vespers. Cost per wreath is $21. Contact Lauren Joyce before Nov 5th deadline to reserve your spot: 610-337-2173.

PREP/CCD FOR 7TH-8TH GRADE We offer religion classes for our 7

th-8

th graders on

Wednesday nights throughout the school year. Email or call Lauren Joyce to get your child involved: 610-337-2173 LJoyce@MDPparish.com.

14th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAZAAR Holiday Gazette

All parishioners and friends of MDP are invited to participate in the upcoming Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the school. Plans for the bazaar have been underway for the past six months to provide something for everyone. Over 120 spots have been sold to over 100 different crafters who will offer an exciting array of items to those getting a head start on their Christmas shopping. There are many new crafters attending this year, as well as those returning from previous bazaars. Ready and waiting for early bird shoppers, booths staffed by our own parishioners will also be available that day. Included in our special parish booths will be the Tombola Booth and the Books, Movies and Music Booth. The Tombola Booth will feature baskets filled with themed items, while the latter will offer gently used books, CDs and DVDs for your very own home entertainment pleasure. Stop by and pick up some family friendly films or CDs for a enjoyable evening at home.

For both children and adults, Santa will make a special visit from the North Pole. Bring your camera and take a picture if you’d like, and as an added bonus, a very special

elf will be passing out candy canes to all good boys and girls. You can see Santa between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. You may also look forward to the return of the Children’s Game Booth providing entertainment for all kids. The MDP Handmade Crafts Booth returns featuring an assortment of hand-made items made and donated by our own parishioners. So many of our talented parishioners have offered their time to help stock this booth, we are most grateful.

Don’t forget about those Chances that were mailed recently to all parishioners. The chances list prizes ranging from $50.00 to $500.00. The drawing will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday. Have you sent yours back yet? They may also be dropped off at the Chance Booth at the bazaar. Our Café will again provide us with breakfast,

lunch and snacks. Volunteers have been working overtime to provide attendees a large variety from which to choose. For breakfast, you can choose from donuts or bagels to go with your coffee, tea or juice. In addition to meatball sandwiches, chili, hot dogs and pork sandwiches at lunch time, the Café will sell pasta salad, tossed salads, pierogies and other tasty fare. This year we’re asking for your support. If you are able to

donate a needed food item, please log on to www.perfectpotluck.com to sign up. A list and all other related information is provided on the site. The coordinator’s last name is

obrien and the password is mdp (both are case sensitive). The ever popular Baked Goods Booth will feature a variety of baked goods that our generous parishioners donate. Please consider donating your specialty. Your help is integral to the success of this booth. To identify our parish booths, look for the red and white signs with poinsettia graphics on them. As in the past, all proceeds from this event will benefit our entire parish. If you are interested in helping set up, clean up or volunteer at a booth, or if you have any other questions, please contact Donna at 484-367-7046 or dsgobrien@gmail.com. Your help is vital to the success of this event.

SEE YOU AT THE BAZAAR, AND HAPPY SHOPPING!

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FOR THE SICK As you pray this week please remember those in our community and families who are in need of our prayers for God’s healing touch, especially: Alison Leo, John

Sargent, Michael Wusinick, Joan Davis, Lorie & Michael DiPaul, Roz Cirino, Jocelyn Dillon, Kelly Gomes, Kalynn Cole, Mary Munro, Bob DeSpirito, Joe Hewsted, Silvia McCullough & Baby Luca Vincent Russo.

FOR THE DECEASED Please also remember those who have died in the hope of rising again, and for those who mourn their passing and are in need of God’s healing and strength: Vern Krueger.

NEW PROGRAM FOR RCIA!

Adults interested in becoming Catholic continue to meet on Monday nights at 7pm. Please contact Lauren Joyce if you would like to learn more: 610-337-2173 or LJoyce@MDPparish.com

MDP CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 9AM-3PM

“No one is useless in this world

who lightens the burdens of

another.” Charles Dickens

BAKED GOODS DONATIONS It’s not too late to consider donating a baked good to this year’s Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar. To sign up, please email Donna at dsgobrien@gmail.com. Donations can be dropped off the day before or early the day of the bazaar. Your sweet specialty would be greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS Can you believe there are only 2 weeks left until our 13

th annual Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar? The day is

such a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends while getting a jump start on your Christmas shopping. This parish event continues to grow every year drawing over 1,000 guests through the door. We need your help to assure a successful day. Please call or email

Donna at 484-367-7046 or dsgobrien@gmail.com to volunteer to help. Many hands make light work! We are also in need of strong arms to aid in setting up on Thursday night at 7:00. This involves setting up tables and chairs throughout the gym and school hallways. With enough help this shouldn’t take very long.

BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC BOOTH This booth (formerly called the Media Booth) needs to be stocked! If you have new or used books, as well as DVDs, CDs, or computer games that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to the bazaar. (No textbooks please.) If you have any of these items, published less than 20 years ago, and would like to donate them, please leave them in the rear of church after Mass next weekend only. We are very short on storage space, so this collection is for 1 weekend only. You may also consider dropping them off at school the day before the bazaar (11/14) between the hours of 10-12.

CHILDREN’S GAMES The prize shelves are empty!!! The Children’s Games booth organizers need to fill them. Donations of new or gently-used small dolls, small cars/trucks, or (NEW) stuffed animals would be much appreciated. If you have any of these items, please leave them clearly labeled in the back of church the weekend of Nov. 8-9.

FOOD DONATIONS The café at the bazaar provides a vast selection of fare. Much of the food is donated by local businesses, but we are still in need of some items to complete our selections. The following is a list of the particulars we could use. It goes without saying that the café is one of the most profitable areas at the bazaar. You can make your donation by signing up at www.perfectpotluck.com. The coordinator’s last name is obrien and the password is mdp (both are case sensitive) ALL DONATIONS (EXCEPT PASTA SALAD) SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF AT THE PROVIDENCE HALL UNLOADING DOOR, ON SUNDAY, NOV. 9

TH

BETWEEN 12:30-1:00pm. If you are unable to make that time, or if you have any other questions, please call Pat Campbell at 610-457-4492. If you’d rather donate cash in lieu of an item listed above, please send your donation to the parish offices in a clearly marked envelope: Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar Café, or drop your envelope in the collection basket at church.

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP 9th-12th Our High School Youth Group meetings continue at the Panera on Allendale Road. Bring a friend as we grab some dinner and talk about the things in life that really

matter! (Hopefully Baby DeMeuse will be joining us if he feels up to it!) For dates and more information contact Eric DeMeuse: Eric.Mdpparish@gmail.com.

Junior Youth Group! (6th – 9th)

Service Project: Special Olympics at Villanova Saturday Nov 8

th

We still have a few spots open to volunteer at the Villanova Special Olympics this week! Please be in touch with Miss Joyce to join the group! LJoyce@MDPparish.com or 610-337-2173.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday – December 5th – A live performance of “An Advent Carol” – 7:30 PM in the church.

Saturday – December 6th

–Dinner Dance at the DoubleTree Hotel. Reservation forms are available at the doors of the church, at the parish office or on the parish website. All reservations will be due no later than November 17. Hurry as tables are filling up!

Sunday – December 7th

– Solemn Mass at 11:30 AM in honor of our 60

th Anniversary. Light lunch and

fellowship immediately after Mass.

Monday – December 8th

– (The true Anniversary of our Parish) is a Holy Day of Obligation. Join us for Mass at 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM or 7:30 PM.

CHECK THE PARISH WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!

WE NEED YOU TO MAKE OUR DIRECTORY

COMPLETE! Sign up online now at www.parishpictures.com or call the parish office to arrange your time for a directory portrait. Sign-ups will also take place at the back of church on the weekend of November 1

st and 2

nd.

Sittings are being offered from 2:00 PM – 9PM, Wednesday, November

5th

through 7th

and from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on

Saturday, November 8th. The same schedule will be followed on December 10

th through the 13

th.

Here are some important facts about our new parish directory:

Your participation assures that you will receive

a free copy of the new directory, as well as a

free photo from Legacy Photography!

Families with members in the military or away

at college are welcome to submit a separate

picture of that member that will be printed next

to their family photo in the final directory.

You are welcome to bring a picture of a

departed loved one to hold when you have

your picture taken for the directory.

You will have the opportunity to purchase

additional photos, but there is no obligation to

do so.

A PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS GOD our FATHER, WHO wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of YOUR Truth: We beg You to send Laborers into YOUR harvest, and grant them grace to speak YOUR Word with all boldness; so that YOUR Word may spread and be glorified, and all nations may know YOU, The only GOD, and HIM WHOM YOU have sent, JESUS CHRIST YOUR SON, Our LORD. Amen. Please remember our “Sons of the Parish” in a special way: In formation for the priesthood: Rev. Mr. Daniel Arechabala – Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Rev. Mr. Steven Kiernan – Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Rev. Mr. Addisalem Mekonnen – Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Mr. Timothy O’Brien, S. J. – University of Chicago In formation for the Permanent Diaconate: Mr. Greg Maskarinec – Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

MDP YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (Ages 20-39)

Our next monthly lunches will be on Sunday, November 2 and December 7. Please meet us outside the back of the Church after 11:30 Mass. On November 2, we will join the Parish for a Pancake breakfast, followed by activities for young adults in the gym. On December 7, we will join the MDP community for the 60th Anniversary lunch. Please contact Brandon Ritrovato at mdpyoungadults@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS There will be a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 2

nd from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the Parish

Center. The Legion of Mary will meet on Sunday, November 2

nd at 12:30 PM in McGrory

Hall. The MDP Young Adults will meet on Sunday, November 2

nd after the

11:30 AM Mass in the Vestibule. The Remembrance Vespers will take place on Sunday, November 2

nd at 4:00 PM in Church.

The True Devotion will meet on Sunday, November 2

nd at 7:00 PM in Parish Offices Building.

The Women’s Walk will meet on Monday, November 3

rd at 9:30 AM in Parish Offices Building.

The Girl Scouts will meet on Monday, November 3rd

at 3:15 PM in Providence Hall. The RCIA Class will take place on Monday, November 3

rd at 7:00 PM in Parish Offices Building.

The Knights of Columbus Officers meeting will take place on Monday, November 3

rd at 7:00 PM in McGrory

Hall. The Charismatics Prayer Group will meet on Monday, November 3

rd at 7:30 PM in Parish Offices

Building. The MDP Seniors will meet on Tuesday, November 4

th

at 11:00 AM in the Parish Offices Building. The Food Addicts will meet on Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall. There will be a Parent Mini-Retreat for Confirmation on Tuesday, November 4

th at 7:00 PM in Providence

Hall. The Intercessory Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, November 5

th at 9:00 AM in Church.

There will be a MTC $10,000 Giveaway Planning meeting on Wednesday, November 5

th at 7:00 PM in

Parish Offices Building. There will be a Christmas Craft/Bazaar meeting on Wednesday, November 5

th at 7:30 PM in Parish

Offices Building. Why Catholic will meet on Wednesday, November 5

th

at 7:30 PM in Parish Offices Building. The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Thursday, November 6

th at 10:00 AM in Parish Offices Building.

Why Catholic will meet on Thursday, November 6th at 1:30 PM in Parish Offices Building. There will be a Cub Scout meeting on Thursday, November 6

th at 7:00 PM in Providence Hall.

There will be a Boy Scout meeting on Thursday, November 6

th at 7:30 PM in Providence Hall.

There will be Choir practice on Thursday, November 6

th at 7:30 PM in Church.

PARISH SERVICES

SPECIAL NOTICE

This is a reminder that the blue bins in the back of church are for food donations only. People have been leaving large bags and boxes of clothing – we are not able to accept clothing donations. There are bins at area stores for this

purpose. We thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

ALL SOULS’ DAY REMEMBRANCE PRAYER

Today is All Souls’ Day. All of the holy souls will be remembered at our Sunday Masses. The special remembrance for those who were buried from Mother of Divine Providence this past year will be celebrated with Evening Prayer at 4 P.M. this afternoon in our Church. As in the past, we will have a “candlelight service” for those to be remembered by name. All are welcome to attend this celebration of Evening Prayer. We will have light refreshments in McGrory Hall after Evening Prayer.

MDP SENIORS

Our next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, November 4

th at 11 A.M. in the Parish Offices. Our

speaker will be addressing the ABC’s of Medicare. Hopefully, this will be a help to those who are looking to make a change in the insurance. Because of this topic, this meeting is open to anyone who is interested. If you do not usually attend our meetings, please call Sister Veronica to be sure we have a seat for you.

ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKS We will be selling the Advent Reflection Books in the back of church during the weekend of November 15 and 16 and November 22 and 23. We will sell as long as they last – come early. The cost is still $1.00. A small price to pay for many days of spiritual benefits from personal prayer.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN THIS WEEK? Did you ever wonder how flowers and weeds came to be known as such? Why a rose is a flower and Queen Anne’s Lace is considered a weed? I take my daily walk in the morning, very early, and it is dark. I am paying a lot of attention to where I am walking and don’t see much more than that. But the other day, I took a walk after work and took myself along Allendale Road crossing the bridge over the turnpike. On my way back, I noticed a weed about a foot tall growing out of one of the cracks in the cement of the bridge. It had lovely white flowers on it. There it was, just growing,

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doing its thing. I actually stopped to look at it and realized all that I miss walking in the dark. Do we allow ourselves to walk in the dark in other ways? Perhaps we are in the dark in our relationships with others, in our spiritual life. It really could be anything. Jesus tells us that He is the light of the world. Let’s take some time this week to pay attention to where He is leading us and the beauty and the truth He wants us to see in His Light. Let’s follow Him together. What have you seen this week? from the desk of Sister Veronica

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PREP KID’S CORNER (TOP SECRET, NO PARENTS ALLOWED!)

This Week’s Memo: Ghosts Don't Scare Me! Did you have a good Halloween this week? Sometimes all the talk of witches and ghosts can be scary, but do you know what? Christians know that we don’t have to be afraid at Halloween, or at any other time! Jesus tells us in the Bible readings today that when we die, He will take care of us! We will be with God, and with the other Christians who love God and do His will. So remember at Halloween time that the GOOD NEWS of Christianity laughs in the face of ghosts and ghouls. We are not afraid of ghosts! We are children of God and heading straight for Heaven! Wohoo! Liturgical Trivia! This week’s trivia: does the inside of a Catholic Church look more like a Jewish synagogue, or a Muslim mosque? Last week’s answer: you wouldn’t wear a “Kyrie Eleison” on your head or your feet! It was a trick question! The Kyrie (keer-ee-ay) is the “Lord have mercy” prayer at the beginning of Mass that we sometimes read in Greek! From the desk of Miss Lauren Joyce, DRE

SCHOOL NEWS

Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School

www.MTCschool.org

Final week to get your $10,000 Giveaway ticket for a chance at 20 prizes valued at $100 and over, and the

grand prize of $10,000. Buy your own ticket or partner with friends to go in on a ticket and join us for the drawing on 11/8! Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School will be

hosting its 3rd annual $10,000 Giveaway on Saturday, November 8th from 6:30-9:30. Tickets are $100 and only 400 will be sold! Winner need not be present to

win but the ticket does also provide entrance to the social event which will include light fare, drinks, dancing and raffles. In addition to the grand prize of $10,000, 20 other winners will be pulled for prizes. Those selling 3 or more tickets will be entered into a Seller's drawing for $500 and the seller of the winning ticket will win $300. Tickets are on sale in the lobby of the school. Call or visit Patsy Swope (610-265-2323) in the school lobby for more information or to buy your tickets, between 9-2:30. The United Way pledging time is drawing to a close at many workplaces and we ask that you consider designating Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School (#14603) - Commtech, to receive your charitable donation. Please note that this number is corrected from the previously posted number. Your donations will support the charitable work and community outreach of the students throughout the year. Not sure what to do with all that left over Halloween candy? MTC students are collecting candy for St. John's Hospice and St. Veronica's School in Philadelphia the week of 11-3 through the 7th. Donated candy can be left in the school lobby with Mrs. Patsy Swope. Thanks for supporting the charitable work of the students. We at Mother Teresa Regional school are so grateful for those benefactors that have contributed to the "Sponsor a Student" program. To date, we have raised over $6,000 to assist families with financial need realize their dream to provide a quality, Catholic education for their child(ren). Please prayerfully consider if you are able to make a contribution to this scholarship program. Every dollar donated goes directly to a student's tuition! Call MTC Business Manager, Mrs. Vickie Walsh, to get more details on this charitable gift program!

SCHEDULES FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:15 PM Mass – L. McGroarty, M. Bevenour, L. Puco, R. O’Hara, C. O’Hara, H. McDevitt, M. Houston, MA O’Brien Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:30 AM Mass – T. Fox, MA Marchese, S. Angelucci, D. Pedlow, S. Mahar, S. Strahle, R. White, M. White 9:30 AM Mass – R. Dillon, S. Gibbons, C. Traister, V. Lewandowski, J. Mintzer, C. Lucas, A. Yates, R. Scannapieco 11:30 AM Mass –M. Guminski, S. Guminski, T. McLaughlin, T. White, D. Shine, R. Sheetz, F. LaPenna, C. Hill

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Lectors Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:15 PM Mass – M. Sullivan, M. Klimek Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:30 AM Mass – S. Wildemann, K. Mindock 9:30 AM Mass – B. Ferguson, M. Pedano 11:30 AM Mass – C. DeMaria, J. DeMaria

Altar Servers

Monday, November 3, 2014 8:00 AM Mass –A. Prusacki, J. Savit Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit Friday, November 7, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, J. Savit Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 AM Mass – K. McCabe, D. Mendez 2:00 PM Wedding Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse 5:15 PM Mass – TJ Doan, J. Doan, D. Galdi Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:30 AM Mass – J. Matics, AJ Gardiner, S. Wildemann 9:30 AM Mass – J. Rajasekaran, T. Cole, J. Leigh 11:30 AM Mass – G. Geosits, A. Quillen, H. Quillen, N. Itchon

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Sunday, November 9, 2014 9:30 AM Mass – T. Boyle

Cantors Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:15 PM Mass – A. Burgher Sunday, November 9, 2014 11:30 AM Mass – D. DeMeuse

Altar Society Cleaning Team Wednesday, November 5, 2014 J. Montgomery, C. Hill, S. McCuch

Altar Society Linen Preparation Sunday, November 9, 2014 B. Hamill

Scrip Sellers Monday – Thursday November 3--6, 2014 Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am-4:00pm Friday November 7, 2014 Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am-11:30am Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:15 PM Mass – E. Ritter, M. Neves Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:30 AM Mass – P. Valenti 9:30 AM Mass – C. Savit, D. Groth 11:30 AM Mass – M. Cantrell

SCRIP NEWS

SCRIP PROGRAM

SCRIP is basically FREE MONEY $ that can help pay for Catholic Education.

You buy gift cards at face value for stores where you would normally shop, and the retailer donates a percentage of the card’s value back to the parish.

Questions: Contact the coordinator, Mariann Bevenour @ mbevenour@mdpparish.com,

610 265-4178 ex. 105 or cell 610-212-7520.

SALE TIMES Before and after every weekend Mass in the

back of church

In the Parish Offices M-TH 8:30am to 4:00pm Fri. 8:30am to 11:30 am

You could also shop on line at www.shopwithscrip.com MDP enrollment code is 4A36EL4C1L23.