OUR MISSION

The mission of Saint Rose of Lima Parish is to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to nourish and

awaken each parishioner’s relationship with Our Lord, with one another and with the Church. We strive to be

a vibrant, inclusive Catholic community, revealing the presence of God by the way in which we

worship and live in the modern world.

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 24, 2020

SUNDAY MASS NEW! Live stream at 9:30 AM celebrated at St.

Rose of Lima Church by Msgr. James Graham

11:00 AM at Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez via live

stream https://vimeo.com/event/17522

DAILY MASS 8:15 AM live stream from

Bishop Robert Barron’s Chapel https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/

Daily Mass Readings http://usccb.org/bible/

HOLY HOUR St. Rose virtual Holy Hour Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

via live stream at the St. Rose YouTube channel

CONFESSION Click HERE for confession times at area parishes

PARISH OFFICE The office is closed until further notice.

Need Mass cards; have a prayer intention, etc.? While Parish staff members are not available as usual on premises during the current “stay-at-home” directive, we do check phone messages, U.S. mail, and e-mails on a regular basis. Should you need anything from our parish staff, please forward your request to us. We will respond promptly!

Website: srol.org Office Phone: 215-699-4617

Fax: 215-699-4452 Email: stroselima@srol.org

Mailing Address: 425 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

Dynamic Catholic Education: 215-699-4434 Mater Dei Catholic School: 215-368-0995

www.materdeicatholic.com

CLERGY Rev. Msgr. James J. Graham, J.C.D., Pastor Rev. Gasper Genuardi, Weekend Assistant

Deacon John Campbell, Retired Deacon Robert P. Gohde, Pastoral Services

Administrator

STAFF Zac Moren, Director Youth & Young Adult

Evangelization Eileen Homa, Coordinator of Religious Education

Amanda McDonald, Director of Music Jane Selner, Coordinator of Ministries

Helen Diebold, Parish Secretary Mary McCarthy, Parish Secretary

Jim McCarthy, Bookkeeper Bob Geiger, Facilities Manager

Amy Juarez, Elder Care Services Director Elizabeth Waltrich, Principal

Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAY, MAY 24 5:00 PM Patricia Trice, req. by Kurt & Christine Saulinas 8:00 AM Lori Leary, req. by Sean McCarthy 9:30 AM John McCullagh req. by McCrory Family 11:30 AM Courtney McMonagle, req. by Family

MONDAY, MAY 25

9:00 AM Patricia Trice, req. by Bill & Rose Miller

TUESDAY, MAY 26 8:30 AM James Thomas Morrissey, req. by Helen Morrissey

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 8:30 AM People of the Parish

THURSDAY, MAY 28

8:30 AM John Gotlewski, req. by Robert & Judy Viney

FRIDAY, MAY 29

8:30 AM Deceased Members of the McCrory Family

SATURDAY, MAY 30 8:30 AM Catherine McCrudden, req. by Jim McCrudden

SUNDAY, MAY 31 5:00 PM Eugene Mirwald, req. by Michael & Marian Covais & Family 8:00 AM Joseph Heyse, req. by Steve & Peggy Faha 9:30 AM Bud Keough req. by Dave & Mary Schiele 11:30 AM Kathleen McCrudden, req. by Jim McCrudden

Tabernacle Candle in Memory of Elise Senior

Donated by the Senior Family ‘

Please Pray for These and All Our Military Personnel

Lt. Randolph Capocasale, U.S.A. Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Archdiocese for the Military

Services, U.S.A. Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Curtis, U.S.A.

Pvt. Ryan Gilbey, U.S.A. Sgt. Bobby Hames, U.S.A.

CDR John Joseph Hoy, U.S.N. Sr. Airman Tony Nolte, U.S.A.F.

Petty Officer 1st Class David Peterman, U.S.C.G. LCDR Patrick Salvitti, U.S.N.

1st Lt. Michael A. Selner, U.S.A. Lt. (jg.) Jason Showmaker, U.S.N.

Pvt. 1st Class Christian Sirianni, U.S.A Lt. Stephen R. Vitali, U.S.N

Please Pray for the Sick: Dakota Ann Alemeida, John & Tom DiLaura, Grace Andrews, Jerry McKenna, Sr. Marie Juliana, Baby Bryce David Kropp, Baby Teddy Jones, Bryan Mayurnik, Joe Gray, Anthony Lombardo, Marianne DiSanto, John & Kathleen Ott, Lauren Schiazza, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mary Kay Wegman, Brian Bruder, Joe Gallagher, Ron DiNicola, Lisa Stites, Mary McDermott, Maryagnes Reimel, Becky Schafer, Anthony Prete, Agnes Neas, Patricia Hoffman, Joel Rivera, Julie Burr, John Fox, Charlotte Hart, Michael McMenamin, Kathleen Leahy, Kenneth Hoot, Bob Ferro, Al Zachwieja, Salem Yabut, Bette Flotte, Deanna Williamson, Les Bower, Kierstin Schmidt, Michael Forte, Ron Wolfe, Rosemary Hill, Jess Stipel, Michelle Niznik, Amy Troop, Ed Polgar, Cindy Hagan, John Churney, Linda Basile, Jackie Fegley, Jay Haas, Tom Check, Campbell Maben, Melissa Schmidt, Angie Ramsey, Steve Santamaria, Dominic Richard, Sara Brooks, Gerry McCartney, Howard Welsh, Phil Hentz, Ron Dischert, Rev. Dennis Boyle, Mike Greco

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF: Marie Cavanaugh (Wife of Clifford)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL Please join us in supporting the Catholic Charities Appeal as it continues to impact those in need all over the

Greater Philadelphia Area. Visit: www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make your donation today. The chart below shows St. Rose parishioner donations to date.

Weekly Offerings Upon the recommendation of our Pastoral Council, we are asking all parishioners to contribute at least $20.00 per week in order to support our parish needs. At this time of crisis, we ask you to please continue tithing.

You may mail in your weekly envelope to the parish office or consider transitioning to online giving via ParishGiving. Thank you for your generosity.

2019 Amount Raised 2020 Gift Count 2020 Gift Amount 2020 Goal % of Goal

$87,481 126 $30,870 $62,000 50%

This Is Our Faith

Deacon’s Desk

Next week’s scripture insights:

Readings for Sunday, May 31, 2020

Solemnity of Pentecost:

Acts 2:1–11 1 Cor 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Rom 8:8–17 Ps 104:1, 24,

29–30, 31, 34 Jn 20:19–23 or 14:15–16, 23b–26

Today’s reading from Acts describes

external manifestations that accompanied

the outpouring of the Spirit. These

phenomena were audible and visible

though the actual outpouring of the Spirit

was not. As those present were filled with

the Spirit, they began to speak in other languages, a feat that

could only have some supernatural origin. The crowd that

gathered was confused, astonished, and amazed. The exact

nature of this marvel is less significant than is its meaning. It

was clearly a manifestation of the universal presence and

power of the Spirit. The outpouring of the Spirit and the

preaching of the gospel to all nations are considered the

reuniting of the human race and the gathering of all into the

reign of God.

The responsorial psalm depicts God as the creator and

sustainer of all life. God is described as robed in majesty and

glory, wrapped around with radiant light. The splendor of the

natural world is attributed to the wisdom of the creator. God

is also extolled as the one who cares for all living things. The

act of creation and the power of the creator are perceived in

the constant renewal of life that unfolds before our eyes. God

is both the original creator and the one who continues to

control the forces of nature. Finally, God not only creates but

re-creates. Life is sustained and perpetuated. This is all reason

enough to bless the Lord.

Three different yet related themes are found in the reading

from 1 Corinthians: an acclamation of the lordship of Jesus; a

defense of diversity within the community; the body

metaphor characterizing that diversity. Lord (kýrios) was the

official title of the Roman emperor. It is also the Greek

substitute for God’s personal name. To proclaim Jesus as

Lord both challenged the sovereignty of the emperor and

testified to Jesus' divine character. Comparing the Christian

community to the complexity of the human body, Paul insists

that all of the functions within the community were

manifestations of the Spirit, and none was to be considered

superior to another. Rather, all gifts were given for the benefit

of the entire community.

John’s appearance account treats the resurrection and the

bestowal of the Spirit as having occurred on the same day, the

first day of the week. Where previously religious meaning

was given to the Sabbath, the conclusion of the week, now the

focus is on the beginning, on the future. The wish of peace, a

common Jewish greeting, was also a prayer for eschatological

blessing. Calling attention to his wounds, Jesus shows that he

is the same man who was crucified, but now he is risen.

Breathing the Spirit, the risen Lord portrays himself as one

who can create or re-create. With the bestowal of the Spirit,

the disciples are authorized to continue the mission of Jesus.

Reflection: IMMERSED IN THE VIGOR OF THE

SPIRIT OF GOD

Pentecost celebrates the fullness of the Spirit and the great

gathering of nations. It brings the Easter season to its

conclusion. The Risen Lord has been exalted to his rightful

place next to God and he has sent his Spirit to fill the earth

with God's power. The world is charged with divine energy;

it needs but a spark to ignite it with life and with excitement.

This vitality explodes into the extraordinary. Tongues are

loosed and speech overflows its linguistic constraints;

charismatic gifts flood the valleys of human habitation;

barred doors are burst open and frightened hearts are calmed.

The Spirit of the Lord fills the whole world. Once again, we

gather together for one reason, only to discover that God has

gathered us for another. Through the Spirit of God, we are

reconciled to each other and then together we spend ourselves

for the common good. Through the Spirit of God the world is

renewed, the community is revitalized, and we come to know

the mysterious yet all pervasive peace of Christ. The Spirit

has been poured forth and works wonders wherever human

hearts are open to its promptings. The earth is renewed each

time rivalries are resolved, distinctions are recognized as

merely expressions of diversity, peace is restored, comfort

and solace are offered, and forgiveness is granted. We are

immersed in the vigor of the Spirit of God. All we have to do

is open ourselves to it and the reign of God will be born in our

midst.

Thoughts to consider this Week:

THE SPIRIT IS STILL AT WORK

The traditional Pentecost hymn is “Veni

Sancte Spiritus” (“Come, Holy Spirit”). It’s

called the Golden Sequence—a sequence

being a prayer that precedes the gospel

reading. It became part of the Pentecost liturgy

in the 16th century but was written earlier,

probably by Cardinal Stephen Langton of

Canterbury around the year 1200. It’s

tempting to treat the Mass as something that

fell from heaven as is. Liturgy is a

collaborative effort, woven across centuries—

and evolving still. Put your unique stamp on it.

Sunday Mass is now

broadcast weekly @ 9:30 am LIVE from St. Rose of

Lima Church!

Beginning this Sunday, May 24, St. Rose will be airing Sunday Mass LIVE celebrated by Msgr. Graham at St. Rose of Lima Church on Sundays at 9:30 AM. View Mass on the St. Rose of Lima YouTube channel. Once broadcast, Mass may be viewed at any time. Don’t forget to subscribe to the St. Rose YouTube channel!

Rite of Christian

Initiation for Adults

If you’ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come meet

some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish will once again begin a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith and the fellowship of our church family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment.

These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. This first session is scheduled to begin on September 17 in the Parish Center. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact Deacon Gohde at 215-699-4617 or robert.gohde@acclaimcon.org

HEART WIDE OPEN

Live Virtual HOLY HOUR

Live stream weekly from St. Rose of Lima Church

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

St. Rose is now broadcasting a weekly Holy Hour with live contemporary worship & praise music, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Join us online every Wednesday via the St. Rose of Lima YouTube channel for an uplifting time of prayer and praise.

ARISE: Restoring Catholic Life After the Pandemic

For the latest news and updates on preparations and guidelines for resuming in-person activities at parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit http://www.archphila.org/arise

Ministry News & Activities

HOPE MINISTRY

St Rose HOPE volunteers perform WORKS OF MERCY. The primary purpose of this organized group is to provide services in a personal and caring way to parishioners who may need a hand. HOPE is a temporary service to be utilized when family, friends or neighbors are not available. For assistance,

kindly call Patty Ratke at 215-699-4744.

THANK YOU from Caring For Friends!

We have had an awesome response to our recent appeal for meal donations. Thank you to everyone who responded to our request for Caring for Friends home-cooked dinner meals. Because of your generosity, our freezer is now full and we have been able to help neighboring churches who were in need. We truly appreciate you helping our homebound neighbors in need.

We anticipate the need will continue throughout the summer months, so please consider making a few meals when you have leftovers to share or free time to cook. Empty meal containers, menu sheets and freezer bags are available next to the Caring for Friends freezer in the parish garage (open daily 7am-7 pm) or by contacting Chris McDade at 215-699-7969 or cmcdade29@verizon.net, or Anita Capps at 215-699-8433 or acloverfam@aol.com

METANOIA YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults from across Montgomery County meet regularly via Zoom.

For Zoom login information, email Zac Moren at roseoflimaym@gmail.com

All meetings are at 7:30 pm

June 9 Bible Study June 16 Theology on Tap: “The Healing Power of Beauty” How to suffer well and seek healing according to the Bible. Presenter: Kyle Retallick

July 14 Bible Study August 11 Bible Study

THE KNIGHT'S KORNER Updates from the Knights of Columbus

Council #9715

CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (COAL) The Knights of Columbus are still offering a book of tickets for $8.00. Each ticket includes 16 chances to win prizes vary from a new car to vacations to cash. Proceeds directly benefit the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania Scholarship Program. Drawing has been postponed to September! Please contact

Pete Mazzeo at koc.srol@gmail.com or 215-205-8278 for additional information and tickets.

Did you make a New Year Resolution or a Lenten Commitment to get more involved with

the Parish or help our community?

It’s not too late to start!

Visit http://www.kofc.org/joinus from a computer or mobile device to enroll in our digital program that allows you a chance to become engaged in Knights of Columbus spiritual and council life. We also invite you to connect with our local Roundtable. Contact Leader Pete Mazzeo at koc.srol@gmail.com or 215-205-8278. Become an Instrument of Christ!

Feed the Need NOW!

The parishioners at St. Rose are fantastic! A few weeks ago, we let you know that because of the effects to communities everywhere due to the coronavirus, there were many more people going to local food cupboards to get food for their families. We asked you, if possible, to increase your non-perishable food donations to help meet the increased demands on food cupboards. AND YOU HAVE RESPONDED! Over the past few weeks, your donations have increased by 45%!

Saint Rose Parish, and those benefitting from your donations, graciously thank you!

Because the need continues to be so great, our Social Justice Team asked ourselves if there is more we can be doing to garner non-perishable food donations. We struck upon the idea of having a community donation event.

We are pleased to announce that on May 29-30-31, there will be a unified outreach by Church of the Messiah, Gwynedd Friends, Sanctuary United Methodist Church, St. Peter's Lutheran Church and St. Rose of Lima Church called Community Donation Days. All five churches are announcing

the program this weekend.

This initiative invites the entire North Penn and Gwynedd community to donate non-perishable food paper products, and household cleaning/sanitizing items to help restock the supplies at Manna on Main Street, Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard and Inter-Faith Housing Alliance Food Cupboard.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? We are asking members of every congregation to distribute an Information Flyer to neighbors, friends, family and co-workers via email, on social

media, or drop off a paper flyer to their front door inviting them to spread the word and make donations. Paper copies of the flyer are available for you to pick up from a holder next to the collection bins outside the main doors of the Parish Center. We truly want to make this a community effort and response.

Collection sites will be at all participating churches on May 29-30-31. Collection times are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. People may choose a location that is most convenient for them.

We invite your participation to make Community Donation Days a resounding success. THANK YOU!

THE SEARCH Series Continues…

Click to view Episode 3: Why a God?

Why have we given up on God? Do we think science has disproven Him? Do we think society is better off without him? We talk with astrophysicists, chemists, Harvard professors, and more to make the case that it’s not only reasonable to believe in God, it’s essential if you want to have a truly amazing life.

The Search is an innovative video series that tackles the big questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields examine our place in the larger story of life. Get access to the 7-part video series at https://watch.formed.org/products

SPIRITUAL RESOURCES

Seeking quiet time for personal prayer in church or want to go to Confession?

These local parishes are open at various times for prayer & Confessions (click parish name for details):

St. Helena (Blue Bell), Corpus Christi (Lansdale) St. Anthony of Padua (Ambler),

Mary Mother of the Redeemer (Montgomeryville)

Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer

for the Seventh Week of Easter

Spiritual Nourishment Resources Visit http://archphila.org/resources/

Visit http://www.srol.formed.org for FREE movies, e-books, audio talks for kids and adults!

More great resources at: www.wordonfire.org and www.ascensionpress.com

YOUTH MINISTRY

The Youth Ministry is selling Wawa hoagie certificates for $5 each to raise funds to support activities for parish

teens grades 7-12. To purchase hoagie coupons, contact Zac Moren at roseoflimaym@gmail.com

THANK YOU GARDENING ANGELS!

Members of the St. Rose Gardening Ministry have been hard at work the past few weeks weeding and planting summer annuals. Walk or drive by church when you are out for some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful flowers. Lovely begonias were added to the beds in front of the church this week. If you would like to help with summer weeding and watering, contact Flora Szabo at hunamer@hotmail.com

Nourish Ministry “House Calls” Daily at 11:00 am

Connect with other caregivers sharing in frank discussion about what's happening around us can be supportive as well as providing much needed faith-based inspiration. You are not alone. Click HERE to get the link to join us on live daily “House Calls.”

Mater Dei Catholic School Remembers Our Parishioners this

Memorial Day

During this time of uncertainty, please know that the Mater Dei Catholic School is praying for all of you, our parishioners. We pray for all our parishioners’ health and safety as we begin each morning virtually with prayer, just as if we are together in one building. The children of Mater Dei in Preschool through Grade 8 are finishing up their eLearning Program in June. Our students, parents, teachers, and administration continue to build a strong community and pray that God blesses each of you this Memorial Day with the promise of continued health and safety as well as renewed hope and faith.

Mater Dei Summer Camp 2020

As summer approaches, we have exciting news about Mater Dei Catholic School’s first-ever Summer Camp experience!

Adventure Awaits Mater Dei Summer Camp 2020

is our first five-week program from June 29 through July

31, 2020. Get your passports ready for an adventure around the world! Join us for 1 week or all 5 weeks as we visit the United States, Italy, Malawi,

Colombia, and Japan. Students who have completed PreK3 through 6th grade by June 2020 are invited to register for Mater Dei Summer Camp.

Visit www.materdeicatholic.com for more information or to complete the online registration form. We hope your children will be able to join us for this adventurous summer journey!

Mater Dei Registration is Filling Up Quickly

Pre-K 4 is filled at our Lansdale campus, but registration for 2020-21 continues for Imagination Playhouse, Pre-K 3 at Lansdale and Hatfield, Pre-K 4 at Hatfield, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 8. Secure your child’s place in the classroom while spots are still available. Please contact Grace Samanns at 215-368-9787 for more information so that you can guarantee your child a spot for the 2020-21 school year! New applications can be submitted at https://www.materdeicatholic.com/admissions/registration-re-registration.

Mater Dei’s Cruise Fest

On May 13th, students and parents “cruised” through St. Stanislaus parking lot to see their teachers, the school’s administration and staff, and our pastors. There were lots of smiles and cheering from the Mater Dei community. Hearts were warmed as everyone saw the familiar faces they miss so much.

A reasonably priced childcare program

and a nurturing, safe environment for your child while you work

The Mater Dei Childcare Center, located at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield, watches over the youngest members of our community. Your child, ages 6 weeks to 36 months, is welcome to participate in an amazing program where he or she will learn and develop socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually in a nurturing environment. Mater Dei Child Care Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate the working parent. If you would like information about future availability for this wonderful program, please contact Katherine Stansbury, Center Director, at 215-799-2211 or childcare@materdeicatholic.com

Area News

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Friday, June 12 10 am - 8 pm

St. Anthony of Padua Church - Friendship Hall 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler PA 19002

Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: STOP to schedule an appointment.