ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHAug 02, 2020 · Musician at an assisted living dementia...
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 136 SAXER AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
610-543-0848 (FAX) 610-604-0283 www.sfaparish.org [email protected]
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL ~ 610-543-0546
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR WEEKEND ASSISTANT IN RESIDENCE IN RESIDENCE Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. J. A. Grant Rev. Joseph J. Meehan Rev. Henry J. McKee
Deacon W. Timothy Baxter Deacon James Kane
Eighteenth Sunday in ordinary time
Sunday, August 2, 2020
7:30AM Kathleen Mullin
9:30AM Kelly Allen (21st Anniversary)
11:30AM John Foster Dunwoody
Monday, August 3, 2020
8:00AM Pasqual Spadea
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
8:00AM John Candelori, Jr. (1st Anniversary)
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
8:00AM Alexander McGrath
ADORATION
Thursday, August 6, 2020
8:00AM Marguerite DiMattia
Friday, August 7, 2020
8:00AM Antonino Romano
Saturday, August 8, 2020
8:00AM Antonio Spadea
4:00PM For the People of the Parish
Sunday, August 9, 2020
7:30AM Kathleen Mullin
9:30AM Betty McCarron
11:30AM Eileen Adams
†REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED†
Especially, Colin Murtaugh May they rest in God’s peace
and May their families be comforted.
MEMORIAL FOR AUGUST 2020
BREAD ~ Anna De Virgiliis
WINE~ Dan and Ann Boyle
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE
This candle burns to remind us of the sacramental
presence of Jesus Christ. If you wish to have the
Sanctuary Candle burn for a week in memory of a
loved one, or for the Special Intention of a loved one, you
can make arrangements by calling or mailing your request to
the rectory. Offering of $20 is requested.
TO CONTACT FR. MATT:
Please feel free to contact Fr. Matt with any questions or
comments through email: [email protected]. You can
always call the rectory at 610-543-0848 ext 126. Thank you!
a message from our parochial Administrator
We are blessed to announce that Sister Jennifer Maria
O’Neill, IHM will profess her first vows on August 8, 2020.
Sister Jennifer Maria is from Springfield, PA, where she
attended St. Francis of Assisi School and Cardinal O’Hara
High School. She studied Music Therapy at Immaculata
University, earning her BMUS in 2014. It was there that she
met and started discerning with the Sisters, Servants of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. Before entering religious life,
Sister Jennifer worked as a Recreational Director and
Musician at an assisted living dementia care unit. She
entered the Postulate on September 8, 2017, and was
received into the congregation and began her novitiate on
August 10, 2018. This past year, she was blessed to have
been a part of the local community of IHM Sisters at St.
David's Parish while she did her student teaching in the 5th
grade at Queen of Angels School! She is THRILLED to be
making her first vows, and is grateful for all of your prayers
and support! Due to COVID regulations, her public
profession of vows will be limited to immediate family and
those sisters integral to her formation process. She hopes to
celebrate with the parish, her family, and her friends when
we're all back to normal! This August, after professing her
vows, Sister Jennifer will be sent to her first mission, St.
Joseph Convent in Downingtown, PA, where she will teach
fourth grade at St. Joseph School. Well-wishes and
congratulations can be sent to St. Joseph Convent 336
Manor Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335
HELP WANTED
St. Francis of Assisi Preschool Program is looking for
a Teacher Assistant for our After School Program:
Monday – Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.
For Details please contact Mrs. Anne O’Connell at
MASS CARDS
During this current COVID situation, the rectory remains
closed. Staff is only in the rectory limited days/hours as of
now. Announced Masses and unannounced Masses can be
obtained by emailing Joan Curtis at
[email protected] or leaving a voicemail message on
610-543-0848 ext 110. Please leave the date you wish to
obtain, (no more than a year in advance) and the name of the
recipient of the Mass. We will do our best to accommodate
your date request. Mass stipend: $10. We are happy to mail
them to you or to the family or you may pick them up
outside the office when they are prepared. Thank you for
your understanding.
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Catholic Charities Appeal 2020
“Giving Hope To All”
Thank You to all who have given to support the Catholic
Charities Appeal and ask those who have not given yet to
consider making a difference for all those in need in the
Greater Philadelphia Area.
Visit www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make a Donation
today!
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD 19
th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 9th, 2020
1 Kings 19: 9a, 11-13a
Today’s readings speak of humanity’s direct encounters with
God. The First Reading describes Elijah’s encounter with
God on Mount Horeb. Elijah knew God’s presence in the
“Tiny whispering sound.” Recall the times God spoke to you
in a tiny whisper. What were His messages to you?
Romans 9: 1-5
In the Second reading, Paul pours out his concern about the
Jews rejecting Christ, who, Paul believes, has been given to
them by God because they are the chosen people. They got it
all but they don’t get it! We who sit in the pews, equipped
with our salvation, are hereby warned. How do you find this
to be a warning for you?
Matthew 14: 22-33
Consider the story of Peter walking on the water in today’s
Gospel. What does this tell you about Peter? Have you or
would you ever do something comparable?
The Corner
Brought to you by your Evangelization Team “Curiosity about God and His dreams for us and the world
can be incredibly invigorating. It transforms the way we see
ourselves, other people, creation, society, and indeed God.”
~ Matthew Kelly “I Heard God Laugh”
HOPE IN CHRIST:
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS
Seeking solace and spiritual support in the journey towards
recovery? Many local parishes are offering ways to experience
Christ’s extended hand of love and mercy in your time of need.
Find Catholic resources for addiction for you or your loved one at
www.archphila.org/hope
Also available for support is Faith-based drug rehab website:
www.AddictionCenter.com/Treatment/Faith-Based-Drug-and-
Alcohol-Rehab
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
5 y/o Lily Crudele Jenna Tumelty
Baby Abigail Whelan Nathan Bannon Ashley Ferkler
Michael Farley Baby Arthur LeTourneau Vincent Nowroozi
Shiloh Cronck Caroline Ferry Evan Farrington
Timothy Duke Dominic Rosini Lexi Cable
Meghan Rauchut Amy Faulls Marjorie Silli
Isabella Carullo Carrie Serrano Bill Seavey
Mag Post Robby Wonder Bill Colgan
Betty Pote Susan Marcantonio James Fox
Rich Buckley Doreen Grafstrom Monique Carpenter
Marty Meenan Marie Brown Kara Thompson
Bridget McHugh Stephen Spence Jack Valvardi
Steven Little Peg Donohue Jackie McPeake
Anna Rokos Richard Gildea Mary Lou Gildea
Jeannie Brattini Billy Carroll Ed Trombley
Bob Iatesta Phyllis Dunn Violet McGeever
Patrick Byrne Thomas Nolan Neil Bohley
Harry Feindt Ryan Montgomery Christopher Biddle
Thomas Doyle Robert Busch Rob McCullough
Kathy Fritz Jim McDonnell Dan Lorenz
Kenneth M. Siebert Jeannette Siebert Shealyn Mencel
Stephen Marchini Cynthia Fries Henry Gray
Rita O’Donnell Dolores Spicer Anne McGlone
Frank Canavan Joy Van Berg Maureen Kirlin
Beth McCarron Mary Benedetti Bob Steele
William Teste Janet Doherty Jon Grady
Erin McCarthy Dawn Marley Danny Hynes
Doris O’Hara Brian Griffin Beverly Scarani
Thomas Moran Mike Capozzoli Carol Naughton
Eddie Meyers Megan Amis Elmer Schneider
Maria DiGiacinto Ray Kenney Cathy Baj
Marie O’Brien Joe McNicholas Madelyn McBride
Daniel McTague Tom Tucker Catherine Lindsay If you have someone you would like prayed for, OR have removed from
prayer list, please email Joan Curtis at [email protected] or call
the Rectory at 610-543-0848. Thank you for your prayers.
THE THREE PARISH BOOK CLUB
The Three Parish Book Club will have its next meeting on
September 23 at 7:00 p.m. either at Holy Cross Church or via
Zoom. All are welcome to attend for conversation and
refreshments. At the September meeting we will be choosing
books for the upcoming year. For more information, please contact
Joy Van Berg at 610 328-2095 or at [email protected].
Summer
At Home in Mitford
by Jan Karon
September
The Holy Souls: Viva Padre Pio
by Fr. Alessio Parente OFM Cap.
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God Bless All Who Serve Our Country
Davidson Cox ~ Skip Turner ~ Kevin Geiger ~ Jon Hylton
Connor Lyons ~ Michael McGarvey ~ Steven Ramoni
Mike Froeter ~Daniel McLee~ Bill McDermott
Dan Marchini ~ James McDonald ~ Timothy McCans
Patrick J. Ryan, Jr. ~ Anthony Del Vecchio
Sean Sweeney ~ Michael Jones ~ Peter Quinn
Shane Donnelly ~ Rick Kern, Jr. ~ Cale Amador
Timothy Drabyak ~ Daniel McGonigal
James M. Ketler, Jr ~ Jonathan Butterfield
Shawn McConaghy ~ Colin Butler ~ Liam Golden
John-Michael Bartivic ~ Joseph Spence
Nicholas & Stephen Peranteau ~ Jesse and Chase Stewart
Matthew Kauffman ~ Christopher Baxter
Thomas Cresta ~ Michael Armellini ~ Vincent Jones Let us pray for those who SERVE and PROTECT…
All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his
native land and departed from his people, You kept him safe
through all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their
constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in
every adversity. Guide them, O Lord that they may return
home in safety. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
MAIN LINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB (AGES 52-66)
Catholic men & women are cordially invited to join "The
Main Line Singles Dinner Club" to share common interests
& dine together twice a month. Our next scheduled event is
(Sun) Aug 9, 5:15pm, an Outdoor Restaurant Event @ Xolo
Tacos located @ 14 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA.
19010. More info call Barb (610) 896-6542. Catholic men
are encouraged to participate
3 PART WEBINAR SERIES ON DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE is being hosted by the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia’s Office for Life and Family. Registration for
each session is required. All sessions are FREE of charge.
Part I: What is domestics violence? Tuesday, August 4,
11AM. Includes: myths and facts. Defining domestic
violence and understanding the dynamics. Resources for
assistance. Register at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN U-
WXiIrqTd2YMY98pqUU9w.
Part 2: How does domestic violence affect children:
Tuesday, August 11, 11AM. Prevalence of children
witnessing domestic violence. Effects on developmental
stages. Special considerations during COVID-19. Register
at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN
aQAW9dcHTgaRtnmiamLxsQ .
Part 3: Understanding teen dating violence (for
caregivers): Tuesday, August 18, 11AM. Understanding
the prevalence and dynamics. Strategies for helping teens
who experience teen dating violence. Legal resources.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN
w381WoBhS0ugF3QOxUTWTg.
RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN
YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have
healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced
Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this
program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build
communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides
help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next
program begins the weekend of August 14 - 16 at the
Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information,
or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-
766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly
confidential.
JOIN US FOR OUR SFA 50TH
YEAR REUNION!
Friday, November 27 from 6-9pm, at O’Connell’s Tavern,
on Saxer Avenue in Springfield, Pa. RSVP by October 1st.
Mary Gene (Conboy) Woods: [email protected],
Nancy (Jacquette) Groux: [email protected]. or
Tom Manning: [email protected].
HELP WANTED: St. Thomas Monastery, Long-Term Care
Facility of the Augustinian Friars, located on the campus of
Villanova University, is looking for a per diem Front Desk
Receptionist. Responsibilities include greeting visitors,
answering phones and assisting the Friars with minor
requests. Looking for someone to work on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 2PM – 7PM and Saturdays, 9AM – 2 PM, and
share filling in for other co-workers at times. Background
History Check performed upon application. Position pays
minimum wage and requires the purchase of an annual
parking pass of $30.00, if needed. Email Lynn Walsh,
Office Manager at [email protected].
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK We salute the advertisers in our bulletin. This week we thank
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MEDITATION FOR THE DAY "Avoid worrying, then, about anything else for your
children except whatever may contribute to bringing them
up virtuously. For the rest, having entrusted them to God,
try to see what His will for them is, to help them along
the path in life He has chosen for them. Never be afraid of
relying too much on Him, but rather seek always to
increase your trust more and more, for this is the most
pleasing homage you can pay Him and it will be the
measure of the graces you will receive. Little or much
will be given you according as you have expected little or
much." —St. Claude De La Columbiere 3-175