Saint Bede the Venerable · Robyn Shamlian family ... Congratulations to Logan William Carr, Riley...

St. Bede 103 December 27, 2015

Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations Vigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM

Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM

Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM

Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM 24-Hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. MANDATORY Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make arrangements (215-357-5720). Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the priests. Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5 PM, Wednesdays of Lent at 7 PM, or by appointment with a priest. _________________________________________________________________

Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965

1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 Web Site: www.st-bede.org Pastor Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine

Parochial Vicars Rev. Sean A. Loomis Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Parish Office 215-357-5720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 9p.m. Sat 9a.m. to Noon CLOSED SUNDAY Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Office Secretary Kimberly Muldoon Ivenz Communications Patrick McNally Music Coordinator Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Tina Engle Religious Education/C.C.D. 215-357-2130 Director. Religious Education Carole Obrokta Administrative Assistant Linda Bourcet Parish Youth Ministry 215-357-5113 Youth Ministry Coordinator Maritza Carmona-Kelly Parish Nurse Ministry 215-357-4113 Parish Nurse Kris Ingle

St. Katharine Drexel Regional School 215-357-4720 Principal Laura Clark Advancement Director Lisa James Grade School Secretaries Debra Guarino Kathleen Young

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON.

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My Dear Parishioners,

Just two days ago, we celebrated the Mystery of the Incarnation, when the Divine Word became flesh in the person of the Baby Jesus. Today, on the Feast of the Holy Family, we celebrate how the Word became flesh, the same way you and I come into the world: by being born into a family.

Jesus' coming into the world as the Son of Mary and his foster father Joseph shows that family is an important build-ing block in the Church, and in the world. Though the life of any family includes challenges and stress, the life of the Holy Family encourages us to invest ourselves in the relation-ships that make up family life. Just as Jesus' life with Joseph and Mary helped to shape the man He grew into, our family forms us. The ups and downs of family life gives us the op-portunities to learn how to love and forgive, qualities we will need to carry into adulthood, if we hope to have a happy and good life. One of the values that families struggle with is teaching their children, especially their teenagers, values and morals relative to their sexuality. Pope St. John Paul II delivered a profoundly beautiful vision of human sexuality, that he called "The Theology of the Body." It has revolutionized the way parents and educators teach morality and chastity to their teens, as it provides the "whys" behind the "what's," paving the way to true freedom and happiness. I am very pleased to announce that our Youth Ministry, led by Maritza Carmona-Kelly, is offering a program based on John Paul II's vision, called "Theology of the Body - Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life." It is our hope that this curriculum will pro-vide our teenagers the knowledge and understanding they need concerning the meaning and purpose of their sexuality, and of their very existence. Please look at the full page notice in to-day's bulletin, on page 6. Maritza, our Youth Minister, will be teaching Theology of the Body for Teens starting Wednesday, January 5. A parent information session is crucial to the program. I encourage all parents of teens to contact Maritza, should you have questions, and to schedule a time to view the parent overview DVD. So many Catholic parents have asked for help in talking to their teens about sex. It is hard to find the right words at times, but not impossible. This program can help that happen. I thank Maritza for offering the program, and I hope many will take advantage of this golden opportunity, while their children are still under their care, to give them an essential building - block in their family, for their future happiness. May God Bless You,


A Message From Your PastorA Message From Your Pastor

Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephHoly Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephHoly Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 27, 2015December 27, 2015December 27, 2015

Adoration Chapel Altar Candle Dedication Dec. 28, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016 For Tony, Mary Ann & Frank Jezak

Req. by Marie Lis Dedications are available for 2016! Just come into the

Parish Office. Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week.

Remember The Deceased Joseph Sellers

We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as we and all the faithful departed await our rising with

the Lord.

Scripture Readings The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72 Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2: 1-12 The Psalm refrain expresses the essence of the celebra-tion: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” From Isaiah’s vision of a world beating a path to God’s door, to Saint Paul’s inclusion of Gentiles as copartners in the prom-ise of Christ Jesus, to the appearance of magi from the East, we celebrate God’s salvation for all people. As we listen to these readings, let us be mindful of the places in the world that desperately need to hear God’s saving message.

2016 Calendars Available In honor of his historic visit to the United States, this year’s Liturgical Calendar focuses on Pope Francis and the Domestic Church. We thank the Joseph Fluehr III Funeral Home for providing our families with this calendar. Please take one home with you today, and in the com-ing weeks, leading up to the New Year.

Welcome Our New Parishioners Robyn Shamlian family

Cynthia Robertson family Anne Riddle

New parishioners can register by seeing one of our priests after Sunday Mass.

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First Annual Padre Pio Festival

June 25 & 26, 2016 Saint Bede the Venerable Church

1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA

A Celebration For Our Parish - and Beyond, Under the Leadership of our St. Bede Knights of Columbus

PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY JUNE 26: 12:30pm Solemn Mass, followed by Street Procession

3pm Healing Service with Confessions and blessing with relics All-day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Padre Pio Chapel

(Festival to include Food Vendors, Religious Items, Entertainment, and a special children’s pavilion providing videos and interactive activities

explaining the life and miracles of Padre Pio.)

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!VISIT OUR WEBSITE! padrepiofestivalhollandpa.compadrepiofestivalhollandpa.com

-- FOLLOW THE EXCITEMENT! FOLLOW THE EXCITEMENT! --

VENDORS NEEDED! Contact the Parish Office at [email protected],

or by phone at 215-357-5720 for more information. (More information will follow as plans are fully developed)

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Holy Baptism Congratulations to Logan William Carr, Riley Marie Carr, Philip James Curran and Nina Loren Johnson, who were recently baptized in our church.

Welcome to the St. Bede Community!

Octave Day of Christmas Vigil Mass Thursday Dec. 31, 2015: 5:30 p.m. Masses Friday Jan. 1, 2016: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

Scripture Readings: Numbers 6: 22-27 Psalm 67 Galatians 4: 4-7 Luke 2: 16-21 The readings lead us to continue to marvel at God’s wonder-ful love for us this Christmas season. In the gospel we see ele-ments of Jesus’ divinity in the message of the angels and ele-ments of his humanity in the loving care that Mary gives him. Along with our Blessed Mother Mary, we can reflect in our hearts on our great loving God, whose Spirit in us causes us to cry out, “Abba, Father!”

Pray for the Sick Mary Parkinson, Kathleen Comerford, Anna Keller, Kimberly Russo, Michael Clark, Lillian Pappas, Nicholas Lamina, Jackie Schlupp, Helyn DeAngelis, Avery Stitzer, Rosalie Esposito, Shirley Kates, Nicki Goodwin, Annalise Zadnik, Jessica Malloy, Patty Sexton, Angelique Couturier, Richard Kern, Sr. Frances DeSales, John O’Connor, Baby Hanna Smith, Amy Boland, Leona Wolanin, Norbert Brust, Len Scannapieco, Shaun Lambert, Mary Adams, Dean Anderson, Michelle Lisi, Cailyn Stratton, Russell Kemp, Danny Mullane, Nancy Martin, Nina Philipp, Ray O’Don-nell, Terry Miller, Robert Geisheimer, Patricia Gossard, Ann Orth, Drew Miller, Bill Damico, Dwayne Schwarz, Maryann Leisner, Pauline Haynes, William Kilroy, Rene Albert, Dr. William L. Nash III, Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Thomas Weir, Ed Rodgers, Fr. John Wilz, Francine Theurer, Edward Herman, Fred Hubbard, Ray Rios, Joan O’Neill. Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish Office in person, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email([email protected]). All names will be left on the list for a period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for more than 4 weeks, please contact us again.

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Adoration SocietyAdoration Society "Could you not watch one hour with me?" (MT. 26:40)

We would like to wish all the members of the Adoration Society and their families a very blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year 2016. Our chapel is open be-cause of your time and dedication. What a wonderful gift you give to our parish family and to our local community and neighboring parishes. Thank you for all you do! Over the holidays we would like to invite you to share your ministry with others. As you visit with family, friends, and neighbors, please extend a personal invitation to at least one person to join our society as a regular weekly member or as a substitute adorer. You can speak about your own experiences and about what perpetual adoration means to you. What a wonderful gift to give to our Lord!

Save the Date! Rev. Msgr. Joseph Gentili, pastor of Our Lady of Guada-lupe Parish in Buckingham will conduct a mini retreat for all members on Saturday morning, January 9, 2016 beginning with Mass at 8:30AM and ending at Noon. For more information or to sign up for an hour please con-tact Debbie & Sean McDermott by phone at (215) 504-9897 or email us at [email protected].

Everyone is invited. Everyone is needed!

2015 ST. BEDE CYO TRACK & FIELD No experience required, enthusiasm desired!

All first through eighth grade St. Bede parishioners who attend CCD or Catholic school are welcome. There are no try-outs. Everyone “makes” the team. Season starts Tuesday, March 1, 2016. 1st-3rd Graders practice 2 times a week. 4th-8th graders practice 3-4 times a week (or as your schedule permits). Four to five regular season meets are held Sunday afternoons end of March through April except Easter Sunday. All athletes can compete in 3-4 events. Championships are held in May. Track events are: • 100m, 200m, 400m sprints and relays [1st – 8th grade] • 800m [3rd – 8th grade] • 1600m [4th – 8th grade] Field events are: • Long jump [1st – 8th grade] • Shot put and high jump [4th – 8th grade] • Triple Jump [7th - 8th grade] Registration for the 2016 St. Bede CYO Track & Field season is available online at www.wagdogs.com.Please include your cell phone number. Registration is $95 until January 31. Late registration is $115 and closes February 15, 2016. We are always looking for parents and parishioners to join our coaching team. No experience necessary. Please consider volunteering.

For more information, visit the St. Bede CYO website at http://www.stbedescyo.org/home or contact Brad Ferrara at

[email protected]

Social Networking with the Archdiocese

The Office for Communications invites you to stay connected and informed on the latest news throughout the Archdiocese.

Become a “fan” of the new and official Archdiocese of Philadelphia Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ArchPhila You can also follow the Archdiocese on Twitter. www.twitter.com/ArchPhila And for the latest videos, check out the Archdiocesan YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/CatholicPhilly

Help the Hospice!

I know the holidays are a crazy time for everybody, but please don’t forget those in need and less fortunate than us. St. John’s Hospice depends solely on donations of casse-roles to keep their wonderful program up and running. Won’t you join us as we try to help those that are hun-gry get a hot, nutritious meal ? Interested?? I hope so!!! Please call Barb McKeever with any questions at 215-364-2733. Thank you so much and may you and your family have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

These former Flyers know what it’s like to help out the less fortunate at St. John’s Hospice.

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Dear Parishioners,

As I write this column I can hear the church bells tolling from a funeral. Really makes one aware of the time we have here on earth and all of it (brief or lengthy) is a gift from God. We have done nothing to deserve it, earn it, or purchase it. Like the air we breathe, time comes to us as a part of life. The gift of time is not ours alone. It is given equally to each person. Rich and poor, educated and ignorant, strong and weak - every man, woman and child has the same twenty-four hours each day. Another important thing about time is that you cannot stop it. There is no way to slow it down, turn it off, or adjust it. Time marches on. . . And you cannot bring time back. Once it is gone, it is gone. Yesterday is lost forever. Obviously, time is one of our most precious possessions. We can waste it. We can worry over it. We can spend it on ourselves. Or, as good stewards, we can invest it in the King-dom of God and renew our allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new." The New Year is full of time. As the seconds tick away, will you be tossing time out the window, or will you make every minute count? Let us keep each other in prayer. God Bless,


Carole Obrokta Director of Religious Education (Office: 215-357-2130)

Religious EducationReligious Education

Ms. Carole Obrokta

Catholics Can Find Support Catholic Clinical Consultants, the behavioral health com-pany of Catholic Healthcare Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, provides individual, couples, and family counsel-ing in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our staff in-cludes psychologists and Master’s level professional psycho-therapists. Day and evening hours are available. We are a Medicare provider and we accepts most health insurance. We have offices in Levittown, East Norriton, Northeast Philadel-phia, South Philadelphia and Springfield, Delaware County. To schedule an appointment at the nearest office, please call 855-518-2223.

Your Place for Catholic News It’s easy to find all of the latest local and national Catholic news - just go online to CatholicPhilly.com! Easily accessed through the Philadelphia Archdiocesan website (www.adphila.org), CatholicPhilly.com give you com-plete access to Archbishop Chaput’s weekly column, local par-ish happenings, photo galleries, national and international news. You can also keep up on Pope Francis, his visits and his speeches. Pages of CatholicPhilly.com can be downloaded by going to the menu item “About Us,” and clicking on “Print Edition.”

Pray for the Sick Mary Parkinson, Kathleen Comerford, Anna Keller, Kimberly Russo, Michael Clark, Lillian Pappas, Nicholas Lamina, Jackie Schlupp, Helyn DeAngelis, Avery Stitzer, Rosalie Esposito, Shirley Kates, Nicki Goodwin, Annalise Zadnik, Vincent Amodei, Jessica Malloy, Patty Sexton, Angelique Couturier, Richard Kern, Sr. Frances DeSales, John O’Connor, Baby Hanna Smith, Amy Boland, Leona Wolanin, Norbert Brust, Len Scannapieco, Shaun Lambert, Mary Adams, Dean Anderson, Michelle Lisi, Cailyn Stratton, Russell Kemp, Danny Mullane, Nancy Martin, Nina Philipp, Ray O’Donnell, Terry Miller, Robert Geisheimer, Patricia Gossard, Ann Orth, Drew Miller, Bill Damico, Dwayne Schwarz, Maryann Leisner, Pauline Haynes, William Kilroy, Rene Albert, Dr. William L. Nash III, Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Thomas Weir, Ed Rodgers, Fr. John Wilz, Francine Theurer, Edward Herman, Fred Hubbard, Ray Rios, Joan O’Neill. Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish Office in person, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email([email protected]). All names will be left on the list for a period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for more than 4 weeks, please contact us again.

Blatantly Inconsistent Do you see the problem? On the one hand, 74% of the states in America have laws defending the unborn, at some stage of gestation, against acts of violence. These states declare it an act of homicide if the child is killed. Twenty-one of these states consider a non-fatal attack on the unborn a criminal of-fense. Fully half of the states also have passed Born Alive In-fant Protection Acts, requiring that physicians treat an infant that is born alive at any stage of development. These are but a few of the many laws that protect the un-born and treat them as human beings with “inalienable rights.” Yet, at the same time, if the mother chooses, abortion is con-sidered an acceptable means of “terminating a pregnancy.” It is inconsistent to condition the value of life upon the sub-jective opinion of another person. If the child is killed when the mother intended to keep it, it is considered homicide and the perpetrator is a criminal. If the child is terminated when the mother does not intend to keep it, the abortionist in question is honored and no one (except us pro-lifers) bats an eye.

Cornerstone for LifeCornerstone for Life

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Volunteer at Saint Mary Medical Center

If you are looking for a rewarding experience and would like to make a difference in the community, please join our team of Saint Mary volun-teers. Shuttle drivers are needed to transport patients and visi-tors from the parking loc to their campus destinations. For more information, call the Volunteer Office at 215-710-2097, or go online to

www.stmaryfoundation.org/volunteer-services.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS

MSYG Trip to Laser Tag SAT., JAN. 7 at 7pm

Cost $22 If interested Contact Maritza by Jan. 2nd at

[email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~

THE NEXT MSYG MEETING IS JAN. 24

Questions about this group, to receive registration forms and/or if you would like to be added to the Middle School

Youth Group e-mail list to receive news of upcoming events, send an e-mail to [email protected]

Pen Pals Needed I was in prison and you visited me…When were you in prison and I did not visit you Lord? He will answer them as often as you did it for one of my least brothers you did it for me.... Matthew 25:36 Please help in this “corporal work of mercy,” and be a pen pal to a prisoner. We have a foolproof system offering complete anonymity for those who participate. For more information, go online to www.MMOCsupportgroup.org, or email us at [email protected]. For additional information or meetings, call Jack or Sophie at 215-698-7656.

Please pray for all those in prison.

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Mass Intentions This Week

Monday, Dec. 28 6:30am - Mary Tiano (Req. by Mr. & Mrs. James Coyle)

9am - Peter & Doris Mack, Francis & Elizabeth O’Donnell (Req. by Dorie & Ray O’Donnell)

Tuesday, Dec. 29 6:30am - Rosario Vito (Req. by the Vito family)

9am - For Our Daughters (living) (Req. by Thomas & Christine Buck)

Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:30am - Jennie DiRugeris

(Req. by Susie Hennigan, Connie Market, Tom Fredricks & Tony Fredricks) 9am - John E. Scanlan (Req. by his wife & children)

Thursday, Dec. 31 6:30am - John Wixted (Req. by Joan Wixted)

9am - Vincent Chmielewski (Req. by his daughter Rita) 5:30pm - Matthew Twardowski (Req. by his wife Lucy & family)

Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 7:30am - Louis Giovacchini (Req. by the Marano family)

9:30am - Ann Mundy (Req. by David DiPaolo) 11am - Patricia Hosgood (Req. by Christine Culp)

12:30pm - Frank Lumpkin (Req. by Betsy & Joe Fluehr)

Saturday, Jan. 2 8:30am - Norman G. Ruoff (Req. by the Tomeo family)

5:30pm - St. Bede Mass Enrollment Society

Sunday, Jan. 3 7:30am - For the People of the Parish

9:30am - James & Dorothy Agnew, Dan Spearing (Req. by Eleanor Spearing)

11am - Stanley & Evelyn Cymbor (Req. by Brian Cymbor) 12:30pm - Special Intentions

ALL MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED IN THE CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 27

- CYO - Rosary for Priests - Men’s Basketball

1:30pm 7pm

9 p.m.

Gym SFC Gym

Monday, Dec. 28

- Rosary - Youth Ministry Lock-in event

8:30 a.m. 8pm

Church Gym, CAF

Tuesday, Dec. 29

- Rosary - CYO - Legion of Mary - Rosary

8:30 a.m. 4:30pm

7pm 7pm

Church Gym

DC-Office Chapel

Wednesday, Dec. 30

- Rosary - CYO - Teen Choir

8:30 a.m. 4:30pm 5:30pm

Church Gym

Church

Thursday, Dec. 31

- Rosary - Vigil Mass

8:30am 5:30pm

Church Church

Friday, Jan. 1

- Mass - Mass - Mass - Mass

7:30am 9:30am 11am

12:30pm

Church Church Church Church

Saturday, Jan. 2

- CYO - Kings Men meeting - Confessions

8am 9:15 a.m.

4 p.m.

Gym DC-Office

Church

Sunday, Jan. 3

- CCD Class - CYO - Baptisms - Pinewood Derby Clinic - CCD Class - Christian Initiation Class - Rosary for Priests - Men’s Basketball

9:15am 1:30pm 1:30pm

2pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

9 p.m.

Cafeteria Gym

Church Cafeteria DC-A&B DC-Office

SFC Gym

Parish Calendar This Week DC: Drexel Center SFC: Saint Francis Center

NOW AVAILABLE MASS ENROLLMENT CARDS

We have introduced a monthly Mass Enrollment Program where a Mass will be offered on the first Sunday of each month. These Mass Enrollments and Folders are designed to honor the living, or to remember the dead. The announcement of your Mass Enrollment will be presented in an attractive white leatherette folder. The donor may choose one of three enrollment periods (25 years, 50 years, or a perpetual re-membrance) with a donation of $25, $50, or $100. They are available at the Parish Office. The proceeds received from the Enrollment Program will benefit our Capital Campaign to renovate, beautify and enlarge our church. What a thoughtful and prayerful gift on the occasion of one’s birthday or anniversary! What an ap-propriate way to keep in prayer and memory a deceased loved one!

Men’s Basketball Looking for a fun way to get some exercise? Join us for Friday Night Men’s Basketball. For further information contact Kevin or John at [email protected] or [email protected].

At a College or University? You Can Always Find a Mass!

Going off to college doesn’t mean that you have to take a break from worship. Whether you are on campus or any-where around the world, mak-ing Sunday Mass a part of your college experience is as easy as your computer or phone. Operated with the coop-eration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops and with the encouragement of the Vatican, www.masstimes.org will help you to find Catholic churches and Mass schedules by city, state, zip code or country.

St. Bede’s Collection - God Bless Your Generosity!

Week of Dec. 13, 2015

Plate: $ 25,814 Last Year: $ 24,549 Grade School: $ 157 Year’s Average: $ 23,124 (Fiscal year began July 1, 2015) E-Giving (Plate): $ 4,298 Stewardship: Current: $ 103,719 2014 Total: $ 93,240

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