Saint Matthias Parish
128 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004
W e b s i t e : w w w . s a i n t m a t t h i a s . o r g
E m a i l : m a t t h i a s @ s a i n t m a t t h i a s . o r g
Founded 1906
R e c t o r y : 6 1 0 - 6 6 4 - 0 2 0 7 F a x : 6 1 0 - 6 6 4 - 3 5 5 9 Parish Religious Education Office and Youth Office: 610-664-1942
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturdays at 4:15 PM, also by appointment ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, J.D., J.C.D., M.A. … Pastor Director of Parish Outreach: Peggy Haley
Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, J.C.L., M.A., M.Div.… Parochial Vicar Director of Liturgical Music: Berthilla Wiscount
Reverend John A. McGinnis, Retired Priest Coordinator of Religious Education: Peggy Haley
Deacon Michael J. Kubiak Director of Youth/Young Adult Ministry: Katie Bryson
Brandon M. Artman, Seminarian _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Saint Matthias Parish! Please see one of
the priests after any weekend Mass, or call the Rectory if you are interested
in registering at Saint Matthias Parish.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: The office staff is available for business matters
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS: You are asked to arrange an appointment in advance by
telephone with the Priest you wish to see.
SICK CALLS: Emergencies – Please call the Rectory. Hospital Visitation –
The Parish Priests will be happy to visit any Parishioner who is hospitalized.
Please contact the Rectory, since hospitals do not contact the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered most
Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are made in advance at the Rectory.
Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their respective
Pastors. First-time parents attend a Pre-Jordan Meeting prior to Baptism,
which is arranged at a mutually convenient time.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the Pastor
at least six months before the date of the Wedding. Pre-Cana instructions are
required. Weddings may be scheduled on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m., or on Friday evenings.
A U G U S T 7 , 2016 – N I N E T E E N T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E
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August 7, 2016 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 6 – Vigil, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 Joseph Brandt
Sunday, August 7 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Harry & Florence Bernardo 10:30 Maria Armenti 7:00 For Our Parishioners
Monday, August 8 – St. Dominic 7:30 Bristol Leake
Tuesday, August 9 – Weekday/St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 7:30 Leonard Mohr
Wednesday, August 10 – St. Lawrence *7:30 Intentions of Rachel Sellers
Thursday, August 11 – St. Clare 7:30 Kristyn Dinella
Friday, August 12 – Weekday/St. Jane Frances de Chantel 7:30 Happy Repose of the Souls of the Buccino, Talarico, and Mollinedo Families
Saturday, August 13 – Weekday/Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus
8:00 Thomas Hennessey 5:00 In Thanksgiving for Help for Difficulties of Jordain Damas
Sunday, August 14 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Mabel Sacco 10:30 Thomas B. Fitzpatrick and Family 7:00 Marian Mullahy
* Extraordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program
LIVING LIGHTS: On the side of the Sanctuary near the statue of the Sacred Heart is a place where three candles burn for special intentions. If you wish to have one of these candles burning for your intention, please bring your donation and intention to the sacristy or the rectory office. The Donation for these candles is $10. This week’s candles are lit for: Our Youth, Marriage and Family, and In Thanks-giving.
H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Enthusiastically H.O.P.E. volunteers assist fellow Parishioners by providing transportation to doctors’ offices, banks, and supermarkets. The H.O.P.E. Captain for August 8 to 14 is: Maria Fusaro: 610-664-8564.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Carmel Bane, Joseph Butler, Marie D. Fratini, Martha Eckert, Richard Knorr, Stephen Williams, Ryan Williams, Wyn Marino, Thomas Liciardella, Jeanne Glick, Nita Dransfield, Anthony Massini, Louise Rascioli, Paul Snyder, Joe Casino, Irma Bates, Mary Takacs, John Lynch, Dorothy Rubincam, Eugene Scotti, Catherine O’Connor, Tom Klemick, Alec Boult, Frank Diebold, Louise Grato, Bernie, Katherine, Jordan Damas, John DiVivo, Baby Michael Anthony Siniscalchi, Mary Rowland, Joan
Grzeskowiak, Gerry Gregory, Roger & Lelene Lifleur, Josette Brun, Eleanor Kuhl, Jacqueline Gregory, Christine Ambrose, Lorraine Beaulieu, Dr. Joan Hurlock, Theresa Jandrositz, Raymond Sullivan, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, SJ, Maryhelen Hogan, Thomas O’Connor, Jr., Dante Scott, Gerard Hilard, Gabriel Minders, Chadd Kraus, Sr. Rita Powell, Bill Duffy, Rachel Smith, Louis Owens, Lynne Dotsey, Ed Kiefski, Anna Dolores Frank, Toni Mastrocia, Jack Yura, and Tom Whelan. We also pray for those served by our Parish in Inglis House and Bala Nursing Home. If you wish to have someone’s name added to or removed from our Sick List, please call the Rectory.
MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Heidi Anderson, Patricia Black, Katherine Bryson (ex-officio), Mike DeMonte, Maggie Duffy, Peggy Haley (ex-officio), Ross Holgado, Ray Nepomuceno, Mark Rooney, Peggy Saeger (Secretary), Gina Sullivan, H. Nelson Keyser III (Finance Council representative), Mike Utkus, Berthilla Wiscount (ex-officio).
Sacrificial Giving ~ Stewardship
Sunday Collection – July 30/31: $ 4,530
Thank you for your continued sacrificial generosity!
Our apologies for the incorrect Priest Celebrant Schedule
printed in last week’s bulletin. We are not able to publish the
schedule for next week at the present time.
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Pastoral Council Nominations are in, and we are in
the process of assembling the ballot, which will be
in next week’s bulletin. Voting will take place
throughout the rest of the month of August. More
information next week!
September 11th – 8:45 AM: First Day of PREP
September 18th – Catechetical Sunday
Opening Mass for PREP – 10:30 AM
Fall Kick Off after 10:30 AM Mass
September 30th – Outdoor Movie – 7:00 PM
October 4th – Blessing of Animals – 6:30 PM
October 17th – Forty Hours
October 18th – Forty Hours – Outdoor Eucharistic Procession followed by Cider Social
November 6th – Mass of Remembrance – 10:30 AM
November 12th – Ministries Award Dinner
November 15th – Blood Drive
December 4th – First Sunday of Advent
Anointing Mass at 10:30 AM
Seniors Christmas Lunch after 10:30 AM Mass
December 9th – Kids Christmas Fun Fest/Outdoor Christmas Lighting
Saint Matthias
The 2016 - 2017 Parish Religious Education
Program (PREP) Registration is now open for
our children entering Grades K-8. Registration
fee is $130; $125 is registered before August 16.
Forms are available at the church entrances. For
more information, please contact Peggy Haley at
610-664-0207 or [email protected].
Life is changed, not ended. Pray for the happy repose of the soul of Paul Bothwell. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
Are you an adult Catholic who was never confirmed?
Would you like to learn more about the Faith?
In October, we will be starting a series of sessions
to explore our Catholic Faith. If you are interested
in learning more about these classes, please contact
Msgr. Mesure. Also, if you know anyone in your
family or in the neighborhood that might be
interested, please encourage him or her to attend.
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Interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister
of Holy Communion, Lector, Greeter, or Altar
Server/Adult Altar Server? How about a cantor,
choir member, or instrumentalist? How about a
driver for our HOPE Program? We need your help;
please call the Rectory.
August, 2016
Universal: That volunteers may give themselves
generously to the service of the needy.
Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we
may learn to be neighbors to those who find
themselves on the margins of human life and society
CYO SPORTS – FALL 2016
The links for on-line registration for CYO SPORTS is now open. ALL parish members and school attendees are eligible to participate in CYO activities. Please note: all participants must be registered prior to partaking in any practice or tryout.
1st/8th Girls & Boys Cross Country http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116276
5th/6th Field Hockey http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116279
7th/8th Field Hockey http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116277
5th/6th Football http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116272
7th/8th Football http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116269
3rd/4th Boys Soccer http://assn.la/Reg/?r=3:116278
To find a church and Mass times while
you’re on vacation or traveling, visit
www.MassTimes.org. Please remember that
Saint Matthias Parish (and its bills!) doesn’t
take a vacation! Thank you for catching up
on your weekly collection when you return
from vacation, or sign up for convenient
automatic giving at www.saintmatthias.org.
Next Monday, August 15, is the
Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Mother. It is not a
Holy Day of Obligation this year
because it falls on a Monday.
Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM.
Catholic Charities Appeal:
Have a Heart!! We are happy to report that we have reached
90% of our goal for this year. That is a great
accomplishment; we only have 10% to go. Who will
help us again go over our goal again this year…
maybe YOU?!?! This is now an opportunity for those
who have not yet done so, to contribute and help
those in great need in our area.
As we are getting close to our goal, your
support to assist the hungry, ill and vulnerable
among us will make a great difference in the lives of
so many. So we ask you to look deep in your heart
and be as generous as you can to help us reach our
$15 million goal. The Catholic Charities Appeal is the
Archdiocese’s single most important fundraiser;
we’re counting on your support.
Help make sure our “heart” near the parking
lot is filled! You may contribute securely online at
www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org, or place your
contribution in any weekend collection, marking the
envelope for Catholic Charities.
Thank you! Together we can truly make a
difference in the lives of those in need.
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School of Theological Studies
The School of Theological Studies was founded as the
Religious Studies Division of Saint Charles Borromeo
Seminary by Monsignor Arthur E. Rodgers in 1969
with the intention of educating the Religious and
Laity. Through the years, we have conferred over
1,050 graduate degrees and hundreds of
Undergraduate certificates. In addition, each year, the
School serves hundreds of lay and religious students
with catechetical programs to teach and promulgate
the Catholic faith. We offer two Degree programs:
The Master of Arts in Theology and the Master of
Arts in Philosophical Studies. We offer a one-of-a-
kind Certificate in Pastoral Ministry to Black
Catholics (MBC). We offer online Catechetical
Institute courses for school teachers, catechists, and
adults seeking to learn the Catholic faith. Now
accepting applications for the Fall semester. Register
before August 15 to avoid late fees. For more
information, call 610-785-6287 or visit
www.scs.edu/school-theological-studies.
MAIN LINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB (AGES 52-64) Catholic men & women are invited to join The Main Line Singles Dinner Club to share common interests & dine together twice a month. Our next event is Sunday, August 28th at 5:45 P.M. “End of Summer House Party” at a member’s home in Ardmore. More information, call Barb at (610) 896-6542. Catholic men are encouraged to participate.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
Annual Golf Outing 2016 The Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Golf Classic
will be held September 12, 2016 at the Philadelphia
Country Club. Proceeds from the Seminary Golf
Classic will go directly to supporting the formation of
our seminarians. For more information, please visit
www.scs.edu/golf.
Archbishop Prendergast High School Class of 1966 – 50th Reunion. Saturday, October 15 at Springfield Country Club, 11:30am to 3:30pm. Cost: $55. Reservations are due by September 1. For more information, email Dottie Bracken Evangelista: [email protected].
Altar Server Ministry
Service is at the heart of the Gospel. All boys and
girls in grade 4 and above are encouraged to become
altar servers. Adult Altar Servers are also needed to
serve for funerals and other weekday Masses.
Married couples are especially invited to join.
Training will be provided. For more information,
please contact Peggy Haley at the Rectory.
If you are unable to come to the altar for Holy
Communion and cannot sit in the Saint Joseph
side front reserved section of Church, please
alert one of the greeters when you arrive.
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September 24, 2016
11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
On the grounds of
Daylesford Abbey in Paoli
In just three short years, AbbeyFest has
grown from a free concert in the St. Norbert Parish
gym into a full day outdoor Catholic faith, music
and family festival with close to 3,000 people this
past September 2015.
AbbeyFest has featured some of the top
Christian contemporary artists including Matt
Maher, Brandon Heath, Sara Groves, Righteous B,
Marie Miller, Audrey Assad, Ike Ndolo and more.
Along with the music, thre have been inspiring
keynote speakers such as Curtis Martin, Bill
Donaghy, and Sister Mariam Heidland, SOLT.
The beauty of AbbeyFest is its uplifting
Christ-centered music, faithful Catholic speakers, a
large outdoor Mass and the culminating candlelight
Eucharistic procession, Adoration and Benediction.
Held at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, the
grounds are transformed into a festival atmosphere
featuring dozens of Catholic vendors along with
food trucks, family and kid-friendly activities,
pickup Frisbee, soccer and touch football games
and dozens of Archdiocesan, Norbertine, and other
order priests hearing confessions throughout the
day and evening along with prayer and healing.
One of the most unique aspects of
AbbeyFest is that it provides an engaging
atmosphere for children, teens, youth groups and
families to experience the fullness of faith and truth
of Jesus Christ.
www.TheAbbeyFest.com
Words to Live By from Pope Francis
Pope Francis, in a recent interview, gave a
10-point recipe for happiness: “The Romans have
a saying, which can be taken as a point of
reference,” the Pope said. “They say: Campa e
lascia campà (Live and let live). That’s the first
step to peace and happiness.”
He then went on to list the other nine, the
next being “giving oneself to others.” “If one gets
tired,” he said, “one runs the risk of being
egoistic, and stagnant water is the first to be
corrupted.”
Third, he proposed that one “move
quietly” and cited the Argentine novel Don
Segundo Sombra, written by Argentine poet and
novelist Ricardo Güiraldes. In Don Segundo
Sombra, there is a very beautiful thing, a man
who looks back on his life, the Pope says. In his
youth, the protagonist was a rocky stream that
ran over everything, but as he became older, he
was a running river and in old age was “quietly
peaceful.” The Pope said the elderly have the
wisdom to move with “kindness and humility”
and have the “calmness of life.” He also repeated
his concern that a people who doesn’t take care
of its elderly “has no future.”
Fourth, the Pope advocated playing with
children and the importance of a healthy culture
of leisure, reading and enjoying art.
“Consumerism has led to the anxiety of losing”
this culture, he said. Francis then recalled that
when he was in Buenos Aires he would often ask
young mothers how often they play with their
children. “It was an unexpected question,” he
said. “It is hard. The parents go to work and
come back when the children are asleep.” But he
said that, although it is difficult to find the time,
“it must be done.”
Fifth, the Pope stressed the importance of
sharing Sundays with family. He recalled that on
his recent visit to Campobasso in southern Italy,
the workers did not want to work on Sundays.
Sixth, he said helping young people find
employment is a key to happiness. He said it’s
important to be creative with them because if
they lack opportunities, “they fall into drugs.” He
said the rate of suicide is “very high among
young people without work.” He suggested the
youth could be taught skilled apprentice work,
which would allow them the “dignity of bringing
home the bacon.”
For the other keys to happiness, the Pope
recommended looking after nature, quickly
forgetting the negative (speaking badly of others
shows “low self-esteem”), respecting those who
think differently, and actively seeking peace.
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