Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. Prior to Baptism, parents should attend a Pre-Jordan class held in our Spiritual Life Center. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com/baptism, and we will contact you.

Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 2:45 PM in church and anytime by appointment.

Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in our St. John Neumann Chapel located in the rectory.

Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass.

Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday. Please register as “Catholic” when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital.

Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com, or contact the rectory.

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 3 PM.

Rev. John Flanagan (Pastor) frjflanagan@comcast.net Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander (Parish Deacon) malexander59@comcast.net Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) preprus@comcast.net 610-583-6120 Sue Eubanks (Parish Manager) stmadeline@comcast.net Nancy Dunham (Secretary) stm_secretary@comcast.net Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) avery.stmadeline@gmail.com Lou Scaperotto (Sacristan) John Keller, Jr. (Facilities Manager) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) s.zaleski7@gmail.com Chrissy Stief (Choir Director)

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: 8 AM Saturday: 2:45 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM (Parish Choir sings at 11 AM Mass) Holy Days: As published

Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park

610-532-6880 www.stmadelineparish.com Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park

ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 www.stjamesregional.com

Loren Loomis (Principal) lloomis@stjamesregional.com Sue Eubanks (School Manager) eubanks@stjamesregional.com

June 14, 2020

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

(Corpus Christi)

Saturday, June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 4:00 PM † Jay Pollard (3rd Anniversary) Family

Sunday, June 14 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 8:30 AM † Cathy Fasy Monica Boyle 11:00 AM † Deceased Members of the O’Connor Family Anne & Al Bulik 5:00 PM † Living and Deceased Members of the Parish

Monday, June 15 Weekday 8:30 AM † Margaret Foderaro Tony

Tuesday, June 16 Weekday 8:00 AM † John Cerritelli Family

Wednesday, June 17 Weekday 8:00 AM † Jerry Fisher (12th Anniversary) Ginny and Family

Thursday, June 18 Weekday 8:00 AM † Bill Friel Schreiber Family

Friday, June 19 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:00 AM † Pat Cosenza Cosenza Family

Saturday, June 20 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00 PM † Lawrence Moore Small Family

Sunday, June 21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Father’s Day) 8:30 AM † Stanley Pawelko Mae, Richard, and Robert 11:00 AM † Angelo Lerza Rita Lerza 5:00 PM † Tom O’Loughlin (12th Anniversary) Family

Mass Intentions From Fr. Flanagan

Dear St. Madeline Family, “Arise - Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic”

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” For me, this sums up the beatitudes. One sure way to be a true child of God is to be a peacemaker, living a peace-filled life as best as you can. Spreading peace may turn hardened hearts and end tension, anger family feuds, racism and other disorders. Peace to all. The beatitudes are the Gospel reading for the 23 graduates of St. James Regional Catholic School on Wednesday, June 10, 5PM at St. Madeline Church. On behalf of Fr. Orth, Mrs. Loomis, our faculty and staff, we congratulate them and pray that God may bless them on their journey. This Sunday is Corpus Christi Sunday, the feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, and the true bread from Heaven is the nourishment that enrichens and fulfills our life. As the pandemic lifts, may more children and adults return to the sacraments to meet their Savior and Friend, Jesus. Today, let us also pray for true peace in our hearts and in the world. Please contact me with any prayer requests, concerns or good news. Let us stand united in prayer and united as St. Madeline Church. God bless all. Peace,

Fr. John Flanagan

Arise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic “He has risen; he is not here; see the place where they laid him.”

– Mark 16:6

The Archdiocese is providing resources, guidelines, recommendations and directives for the period following the lifting of the COVID19 restrictions.

Please visit their website: http://archphila.org/arise/ Thank you!

St. Madeline Live Stream Mass on Facebook: Saturday at 4 PM

Parish News

Our Parish Newsletter is sent weekly by email.

Contact: avery.stmadeline@gmail.com

Keep Cool Campaign Update: We need you to keep us cool! Thank you! Donations to the “Keep Cool Campaign” have now totaled over $129,457. The Goal is $220,000. We have received contributions ranging from $25 to a new high of $10,000! Thank you very much and God bless you! Fundraising options: *Keep Cool Campaign envelopes are available in Church. *Donations may be made through our website at Keep Cool Campaign. *Monthly and Annual Pledges are an option. *All proceeds from the Parish Cookbook and Christmas Ornaments. *Funeral Memorial donations may be applied to the Keep Cool Campaign. *A parish-wide letter will be mailed soliciting funds. Please consider making a donation for your Church and this project. We have not asked for funds for capital projects in recent history. Many people make charitable donations – please consider your parish and our campaign. There may be some parishioners who would consider a one-time or two-year significant donation. All help is greatly appreciated. If you cannot donate at this time, please consider it in the future. “For God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work”. Thank you to everyone who has donated and to those who are considering in the future! May God bless you for your generosity and your love of our beautiful parish!

Rectory Office Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

• Beginning on Tuesday, June 16, the rectory office will be open for pick-up items such as Mass cards, letters of eligibility, sacrament certificate copies, etc. You are encouraged to call or email beforehand so we can have your item ready for pick-up. Please wear a mask; hand sanitizer will be available at the door. Please continue to drop off items in the front door mail slot to ensure social distancing. Thank you!

SUNDAY MASS READINGS:

Reading I: Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a The writer looks back to the past of his people and recalls the manna by which God fed His people. He concludes that “not by bread alone does one live,” but by the Word of God.

Reading II: I Corinthians 10: 16-17 Our sharing in the one cup and one loaf of bread forges the unity that we believers have, and this sharing makes us one body.

The Gospel: John 6: 51-58 A relationship exists between the believer and Our Lord Jesus that is established by the Holy Eucharist. There is a sharp distinction between the community that possesses “the bread of life,” and the ancients, who had only the manna.

June 14 through June 20: The Vigil Candle on the Saint Joseph Altar has been lit in memory of Jerry Fisher on his Twelfth Anniversary, God bless you! Miss you and Love you, Ginny St. Madeline Chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving.

• Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry, made up of volunteer parishioners, is committed to helping people in need, throughout the virus pandemic, with resources and support. If you, or someone you know in our parish area, needs our help, please contact the Rectory, 610-532-6880.

• As always, all communication with our SVdP ministry is confidential. If you learn of someone outside of our parish area that needs needs our help, have them contact DelcoSVdPHelp@gmail.com.

Event Updates: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following special events have been canceled. We will inform you if they get rescheduled. Thank you!

• Youth Group Meeting, June 12

• Food Drive, June 13 & 14

• Youth Mass, June 14

• Vacation Bible School, June 15 - June 19

• Don Guanella Fundraiser, June 28

• Food Drive, July 11 & 12

• St. Madeline Café, July 14

• St. Madeline Café, August 11

Please stay informed and connect with

St. Madeline's through Facebook and Email.

We will keep you posted about current

and post-pandemic news.

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are currently serving in the United States Military:

MSgt. April Ashjian Air Force MSgt. Justin Ashjian Air Force PVT Joseph Caponigro Army PVT Jason Cavalieri, Jr. Army Cpl. Vincent Anthony DeGori Jr. Marines SPC Andrew Gieder Army PFC Pacey Lenge Marines CTT II Jesse Mellema Navy

God Bless All Who Serve the

Financial Facts St. James Regional Catholic School

“We are called to be Pillars of Faith … Lighting the path to God’s presence in you.”

Please keep in your daily prayers our St. James Families, relatives, friends and all who are being affected with COVID-19 that God will continue to free their heart from sadness. A mind free of worries. A life full of gladness. A body free of illness and a spirit full of God’s blessings!

May God continue to keep us safe and healthy.

All school activities are canceled to further notice.

Information on registering for our wonderful school may be obtained by contacting the school office

at 610-583-3662.

St. Madeline PREP

PREP REGISTRATION 2020-2021: It is time to register for the upcoming PREP year.

All forms are to be completed online.

Please click on this PREP link on our parish website: https://stmadelineparish.com/prep-home

If your children are presently in our program, select the RETURNING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM. Even if you have a new LEVEL 1 student and other children already in our program, you will select RETURNING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM.

If your child is new to our program, select the NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM.

Please email our parish Director of Religious Education, Eileen Boyle, with any questions: preprus@comcast.net

GO TO: www.parishgiving.org Please consider our Parish Online Giving Program. Sign-up is easy!

We pray for our sick that they may receive the healing strength of God: Talan Peters, Edward Verratti, Susan Aloi, Jean Burns, Andrew James Hartunian, Jack Cavanaugh, Walter Henderson Jr, Theresa Stern, Pat McGinley, Luke Theodosiades, Lindsay Deckard, Theresa Carbone, Bernice Barnes, Calvin Valenti Jr, Rose Valenti, Greg Corley, Pamela Thornton, Daniel Schiller, Judi Coyne, Joy Martin, Joseph Long, Barbara Bramley, Al Cyanic, Bridget Zellner, Lexi Flocco, Camile Milnes, Gavin McGinley, Robert Campitelli, Pasquale Marino, Patrick Holland, Ashlee Bucksar, Maureen Heistand, Catherine Burke, Peggy Abrahamsen, Kelli Kovach, Jerry Fisher, Robert J Gray, Kitty Dennis, Kim Mutarelli, Elaine Roberts, Joann Fox, Thomas Dougherty, Maxx DiVario, Carol Ann Iasco, Patricia Dabadeen, Marie Walsh, Patrick O’Connor, James Phillips, Doris Taraba, Audrey Gatone, Roni Roller, Kay Masteller, Arty Erle, Pamela Robertson, Peg Breslin, Mike Rafter, Jeanne Verbitski, Stephen Henry, Colin Brandenburg, Mackenzie Ryan Kelly, Lois Manini, Peg Dietzmann, Marie Nicolai, William Shaw, Mary Borzillo, James Kennedy, Katelyn Clour, Patrick Wolfe, Liam Walden, Nick Lentz, Paul Yotsko, Caroline Jefferson, Stephen Bradley, Dorothy Shannon, Ron Koch, Jim Fry, Janet Szedlmayer Leung, Geraldine Blair, Gabriella Brittingham, Ben Robinson, Diana Bochanski, Tony Giuliano, Helen Schell, Steve Elek, Mary Small, Joseph Bradford, Clifford Foster, Jill Robinson, Barbara Blake, Mary Kull, John Benedek Sr, Steven Morelos, Mary Lue Hoke, Tom Sciascia, Michael Fiorello, Erin Sullivan, Rita Smalley, Jim & Maryanne Toner, Baby Paityn Donsky, Stephanie Scattolini, Lisa Buschmeier, Nancy Kovach, Deirdre Whitton, Lena Barone, Baby Vincent Nowroozi, Patrick Monaghan III, James Siravo, Dixie Bullock, Rosario Juliano, Connie Kopko, Maryann Lerza, John Beamon, Debbie Schnellenbach, Thomas Mastroddi, Onorina Lafferty, Mary Faulkner, Angela Helms, Daniel Cirminiello, Theresa Gray, Susan Gallagher, Nancy Gallagher, Rose McStravick, Jeanne Stranix, Kate Martin.

IN LOVING MEMORY: Please remember our parish when your loved one dies. In the obituary: In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Madeline Memorial Fund in memory of (name).

PLANNED GIVING BEQUEST: You can make a bequest to our parish by including the following statement in your will: I leave to St. Madeline Parish the sum of (dollar amount). This is one way that will ensure that St. Madeline Parish will continue into the future and will be able to further all the good works that have been done here in the past.

Collection for May 23 & 24, 2020: $8,495

Envelopes: $6,025

Online: $2,470

Collection for May 30 & 31, 2020: $8,681

Envelopes: $5,810

Online: $2,871

Collection for June 6 & 7, 2020: $13,930

Envelopes: $10,163

Online: $3,767

Thank you very much to those who are still contributing by putting your church envelopes in the

rectory mail slot, mailing them, using Parish Giving or the new Weekly Offering tab on the website. In these

tough times, it is appreciated very much. God bless you

for your goodness. Thank you for your sacrifice, kindness and generosity to St. Madeline Parish!

- Fr. John Flanagan