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St. Robert Bellarmine Church
May 10th, 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter
856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA
www.saintrobertwarrington.org
Phone:215.343.0315
Fax:215.343.8592
PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Deborah Jaster
Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School
Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Mrs. Donna Heeney
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Kevin Lutz
Director of Music Ministries
Deacon George Morris
Director of Financial Services
Mrs. Barbara Palo
Director of Teen Ministry
Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Mary Landry
Mr. James Crumlish
Parish Secretaries - [email protected]
Facilities Supervisor
Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Kane
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John P. Stokely
Parochial Vicar
Deacon George Morris
Permanent Deacon
Rev. Francis J. Cornely
Sunday Ministry
Please pray for our sick parishioners,
relatives, and friends, especially:
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
5:00 P.M. - Margaret O’Reilly & Anna Fehrman
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015
MOTHER’S DAY Mass Intentions Mother’s Day Remembrances
7:00, 9:00, 11:00 A.M.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
7:00 A.M. - Gene Crowley
9:00 A.M. - Raymond A. Cline, Sr.
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
7:00 A.M. - Parishioners
9:00 A.M. - Charlotte Verani
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
7:00 A.M. - Genevieve (Jean) Kelly
9:00 A.M. - Albert & Rosalie Ansuini
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
ASCENSION THURSDAY–
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
7:00 A.M. - Parishioners
9:00 A.M. - Isidra Domingo
12:00 NOON - Francis X. McKenna
9:00 A.M. - Joseph Sheehan
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015
7:00 A.M. - Bishop Cletus Benjamin
9:00 A.M.– Gertrude Bilbee - 10th Anniversary
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015
9:00 A.M. - Patrick Walsh
5:00 P.M. - Philip Lecklikner
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015
7:00 A.M. - Patrick Walsh
9:00 A.M. - Michele Garbarino - 16th Anniversary
11:00 A.M. - Rob Hamilton
Nicholas Chess Gregory Chess
Kevin Christopher Fox
Frank Waltrich John Weigner
Leo Dennis
Mary Williams Mary McDevitt Susan Rahill-Vickalitis
Pat Bocchicchio Catherine Swider James Kolody, Sr.
Bill Zarkowski James Kolody III Mary Farano
Joseph Neill
Jeannette Lee
Ellyanna Stephens
Judith Rodriguez Larry Barlow
Madeleine Mangino
Elizabeth Maher Yolanda Anthony Charles Johnston
Carol Spadaro Cathy Conricode Alexis Schirling
Dan McDevitt Pat Wendte
Paige LaRosa
Peter McDevitt Richard Ervin, Sr. Mary McBride
Lou Huber
Margaret Mayor
Steven Geib
Johnny Tate
Bill Beckwith
Melissa & Edward Bauman
Ralph Longello Kevin McDevitt Rita Ann Leonard
Larry Campbell Michael Mansour Theresa Stemock
Michael Walton Andreas Shastacolas
Tom Mullen
Brendan Mullen Michael Hulmes
Michael McNally
In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all
names will appear on this list for 30 days and
then will be automatically taken off. We are
happy to keep a name on the list, just call the parish office or
email [email protected].
EXPANSION CAMPAIGN:
Our Goal:
$2,500,000
Pledged as of 05/06/15: $1,328,379
Our capital campaign is still
underway. There is still time to make
a pledge or gift to this expansion and
renovation project. We are getting
much closer to the start of this
endeavor. I will give you as much
notice as I can as
we “adjust” to the
inconveniences
that will accompany
this work.
Altar Flowers Donated
in Loving Memory of
Ann Mastrocco
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The Sixth
Sunday of Easter
Dear Friends,
As we gather on this Sixth Sunday of Easter we recognize that we are moving towards
the end of the Easter Season, and our liturgies are beginning to shift from our reflection on
Jesus’ resurrection to our mission as baptized followers of Jesus Christ. This Sunday is the
pivot for that move. The scripture message of today’s celebration could not be clearer. The
word “love” appears in the second reading from the First Letter of John and the Gospel from
Saint John eighteen times, especially appropriate on this day that we remember all mothers. May the
love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit enrich our understanding of how precious we are in the sight
of God and how this should color our living with one another.
Happy Mother’s Day! Today at all of the Masses and throughout the month of May we will
remember in prayer the intentions of the parish moms remembered on the Enrollment envelopes you
received in your monthly packet. These intentions will be placed before the statues at the Holy
Family Shrine and will remain there for the month of May. May the Lord bless all of our mothers for
their love and devotion to us and may those who have gone before us in death enjoy the reward of
their labors!
This coming Thursday is Ascension Thursday, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be
celebrated on Thursday at 7AM, 9AM (our school will attend this Mass), 12 Noon and 7PM. On
Friday, our school will sponsor their annual 5K Race and 2K Walk for Catholic Education.
Information is contained in this bulletin and your participation is invited and appreciated. Please
consider coming out on Friday evening to experience this energizing event!
Recently we had two members of our parish community nominated for an award by the YWCA Bucks
County for their volunteer endeavors. The nominated teens were recognized at an awards ceremony as part
of the National Volunteer Week at the 21st annual Bucks County Teen Volunteer of the Year program held at
the Bucks County Community College in Newtown Township. Each teen received a certificate of
appreciation and a monetary award in recognition of their volunteer efforts. We are proud to acknowledge
KACEY McDEVITT from Archbishop Wood High School and JULIA CORR from Central Bucks South
High School for this recognition. We congratulate Kacey and Julia and their families for this special
community recognition.
Next weekend after all the Masses we will conduct the election for members to the Parish Pastoral
Council. These elected members of the parish community will join other members of this council who will
assist me by providing advice and recommendations on behalf of the whole community. I am deeply
indebted to Amy Moffett and Tim O’Hara who have completed their terms on the council. Their input has
been a blessing to the community. Please study the profiles of the nominees who have graciously consented
to place their names in nomination and come to Monsignor Marley Hall next weekend to cast your ballot.
We are still awaiting the archdiocese to return the contracts after their review so that work may proceed
with our renovation and construction project. Every week we continue to receive pledges and gifts to the
capital campaign as well as promises for participation. We are certainly blessed by the level of support,
especially through the use of the monthly campaign envelope in the packets. This week we also received a
contribution which fulfills a pledge made back in October. We are making steady progress thanks to so
many who are able and willing to participate. It is never too late to consider a gift or pledge.
Finally, many of you would still remember Father Joseph Accardi who was here at Saint Robert’s
for his first priestly assignment from June 1990 to June 1995. On Sunday, May 17, 2015 Father will
celebrate his silver jubilee marking his twenty-five years as a priest. He is currently the pastor at Saint
Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage Street in Philadelphia, PA 19136. Please remember Father Accardi in your
prayers next weekend as he marks this important milestone in his ministry as a priest of Jesus Christ.
May Saint Robert Bellarmine bless our journey of faith!
With prayers,
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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES
Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS :
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and
their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the
name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
US Navy:
Michael W. Zarkowski
Barbara Ann Mullen
Connor Fitzgerald
John Wurtenberg III
US Army:
Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott
Danny Pritchard
Michael McBride
Matthew Sawaya
Philip Mc Cusker
US Coast Guard:
Brendan Williams
Todd J. Warga
Edward W. Devinney II
William A. Fitzgerald
Jenny Malandra
Joshua Velas
John Healey
Robert F. Leimer
Keith Carter
Ryan T. Krawczyk
Daniel Moschitti
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND...ANY
INTEREST? Fr. Stokely would like to determine if
anyone is interested in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in
April of 2016. If you are interested email frjpstokely
@gmail.com or call the parish office.
USMC:
Joseph Mc Menamin
Daniel Harvey
Clint Hajek
Vincent J. Flannery,Jr.
Kevin A. Daly
Matthew Ponente
Lisa Ann Burgy
Patrick Kilkenny
US Air Force:
Karl Weinbreckt
Max J. Sempowski
Anthony Comtois
James McMenamin
Elizabeth Harvey
Leo J. Keller Jr.
Anthony Taylor
Mark Piccirelli
Michael Malandra
Nicholas Sabatini
Francis Lemma
Michael Sempowski
Andrew J. Velas
Dear Members of the St. Robert Community,
I would like to thank all of you for
your support, prayers and donations
towards my service trip to Montana this
summer. I would also like to thank
Monsignor for allowing me to be in the back
of church to collect donations. I was able to
collect a large amount of donations to help
pay for my trip. I can’t thank you all enough
for giving me this opportunity. I am truly
blessed to have such a caring and generous
parish. Thank you all so much again.
CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE (5/16 & 5/17)
5:00 PM Fr . Stokely/Dcn. Geor ge Children’s
Choir
7:00 AM Fr . Cor nely
9:00 AM Fr . Stokely
Cantor
11:00 AM Msgr . Beisel
Cantor
Subject to change without notice
Sincerely, Brian Dulin Jr.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
Intend to volunteer or continue as a volunteer in
programs that involve children? Visit the
www.saintrobertwarrington.org website for specific
directions on how to obtain clearances & register for the
Protecting God’s Children classes for Adults.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Required for NEW volunteers—will include
Technology Addendum. Go to www.virtusonline.org
and click on Registration to register for a class.
OUR PARISH GIVING
Sunday (05/03/15): $15,419
Online Bank Services Funds: $775 in 18 envelopes.
Year to Date Totals - Sunday Collections:
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Difference
$693,645
$696,009
$2,363
(Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)
Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity
MANDATED REPORTING
Is now available online. If you did not take the class
offered in 2011 this will fulfill your obligation. Log on
to the training institute
http://childyouthprotection.org/learning/login/index.php
to take the class. Please submit training completion
certificate to the parish office.
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MOM’S PRAYER GROUP - The Mom’s Prayer
Group will NOT meet on May 21 or June 11th. On the
other Thursday evenings at 7pm, Moms gather in the
chapel to pray the Luminous Mysteries of the
Rosary. All mothers are welcome to come and
pray for children, supporting them on their
journey through this tough world.
More info:
Chris Trodden - 215.491.2542
Terry Funk - 215.343. 9781
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ST. JOSEPH/ST. ROBERT SCHOOL NEWS
Phone: 215.343.5100
Web: www.stjstr.org
ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM
Phone: 215.343.9433
INCOMING 1ST GRADE &
NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION
Fall Program -- Monday 5:00 to 6:15 PM
Registration for incoming 1st graders and new
families will take place on Thursday, May
7th. Registration will take place from 10:00 AM until
noon and from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in our office which is
located in the school building. If your child was not
baptized at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, please bring
a copy of your child's baptismal certificate. Tuition
information can be found on the parish website
saintrobertwarrington.org. Go to the PREP tab and
scroll down to Registration and tuition. For more
information, please contact our office 215.343.9433.
FROM THE DESK OF MRS.
JASTER
APPLE OF MY EYE:
Congratulations to our latest
Apple of My Eye winners: Ean Waltrich,
Shannon McDevitt, Jackson Luber, Dylan
Schollin and Mairin Dulin
Terra Nova Results: The students in gr ades 1 – 7 have
received their Terra Nova Results. Please
take time to review this information.
Standardized achievement tests should be
viewed as one of many indicators of
student success.
We would like to thank our
BAND
CONCERT:
Our student band will per for m
catechists, who so
their
spring
concert
on
Monday, May 11th at 1:15pm and
beautifully taught our faith
7pm. It is wonderful to hear how they have grown
to the young people in our
musically through the year. All are welcome!
Fall PREP classes. We are
truly gratefully to the
MAY CALENDAR CHANGE: A gentle
following catechists:
reminder that we will be in school on
Thursday, May 14th, Ascension
Grade 1: Penny Horan, Bonnie Kelly &
Thursday. This is a day we will be using
Mary Madonna
to make up instructional time lost to snow
Grade 2: Pam McCloskey & Debi Seva
this year
Grade 3: Ellen Crawford & Patti Hessler
THANK YOU! : On Tuesday, the Home and School
Grade 4: Sally MacLeod & Jody Parisi
Association hosted a luncheon
Grade 5: David Kelch & Steve Lippincott
for the faculty and staff. We are
Grade 6: Ginny Morris & Fr. John Stokely
very grateful to the many helpers
We also are thankful for the following aides who
who assisted in the delicious
assisted the catechists and children:
treat. Too, on Friday, I received
Grade 1: Kim Greco, Julia Kerrigan &
flowers from the “World’s
Colleen Schrandt
Greatest Home and School”
Grade 2: Azella Eugenio &
Association for Principal’s
Caroline McCloskey
Appreciation Day. Quite
Grade 3: Danielle Kerrigan &
honestly, every day is Principal Appreciation Day at SJR!
Justin Schwartz
I am very grateful!
Grade 4: Joey Greco & Annemarie Vreeland
MAY PROCESSION The School May Procession took
All around Aide: Pete Vreeland
place last Friday morning. The third
graders wore their Holy Communion
Enjoy the peace and relaxation of the summer
months. May God bless you for all you have done and
outfits. The sixth graders and eighth
continue to do.
graders wore their Confirmation or
Graduation gowns. This was a special
HELP NEEDED - Our Parish Religious
public display of devotion to the Blessed
Education Program is in need of a few
Mother!
catechists for our Fall Classes. Classes
are Monday evenings, 5-6:15PM. We
JUST A THOUGHT: “Mother’s love is Peace. It need
are looking for adult volunteers who are
not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” These words
willing to share our faith with children in
from Erich Fromm encapsulate the miraculous gift that is
Grades 1, 2, 3 & 5.
a mother’s love! To all of the mothers,
If you enjoy being with children & wish to share our
faith with them, please consider becoming a catechist. We grandmothers, godmothers, “mother”
figures in the lives of our children, please
are open to team teaching if you and a friend/spouse
would like to work together in teaching a class. If you feel accept my sincere thanks for all you do
God is calling you to this special ministry or if you would for our children with such great love!
like more information, please contact us:
Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
215.343.9433
[email protected].
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TEAM MEMBERS
Mrs. Barbara Palo(Director of Teen Ministry–[email protected])● Mr. James Alexander (SJR Hawks Representative)
TO ALL OUR
WONDERFUL MOMS,
BEST WISHES FOR A VERY
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
It's time again for final preparations for our trip to the Steubenville Summer Youth
Conference. This trip has been in the planning stages for months now and we met this week for the
first of at least 3 meetings before our trip in July. Excitement is at an all time high level! All but 2
seniors are returning from last year and we have 16 new participants! That is awesome! The Holy Spirit
has been truly working in the lives of these teenagers.
What is a Steubenville Summer Youth conference?
These conferences are specialized to address the resources and needs of
today's Catholic youth, organized on a regional level. With an exciting lineup of
speakers, musicians, and presenters, the HS conference will challenge Catholic
youth to stand firm in their faith, rely upon the awesome power of Jesus Christ
who is their guide, friend and Savior and to show that faith to the world. It is an
experience like no other and shared with 3000 other teens from across the
country each weekend.
STEUBENVILLE "ADOPT-A-TEEN" PROGRAM 2015
Would you please prayerfully consider "Adopting" a teenager who will be traveling to
Steubenville University of Ohio for the Summer Youth Conference in July. We ask that
you make a donation that will help defray the cost per student traveling this summer.
Each person making a donation will be assigned a teenager to pray for and support. The
student in turn, will keep you in prayer and write you a letter when we return telling you
about the weekend. There will also be an opportunity for you to meet your adoptee
and join us in our pre trip get togethers during June and July.
The total cost for this year’s conference is $340 per student. Any amount that you are
comfortable with donating would be greatly appreciated. Simply fill out the form below
and return it to the Parish Office, mail or place your donation in collection basket at your
convenience.
Thank you and God bless you!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Barbara Palo at the Parish
Office: 215.343 0315 or by email at [email protected].
Steubenville 2015 "Adopt-A-Teen" Sponsorship
Your Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________
I/We would like to sponsor a teenager and are offering a donation towards their trip in the
amount of: $10 ___ $25___ $50___ $100___ Other: $______
Please make all checks payable to St. Robert's Teen Ministry.
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FOCUS ON FAITH
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts: 10:25-26, 34-35,44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love...I have told
you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete.”
How has loving both God and your neighbor brought joy to you?
______________________________________________________________
ACENSION THURSDAY
Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 4:1-13; Mark 16:15-20
“Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature…”
How do you proclaim the Gospel each day in your words and deeds?
Holy Day of Obligation - Thursday 05/14 Masses 7am, 9am, Noon & 7pm
Parish Evangelization - Brain Storming Session
THE SCHOOL LIBRARY - Wednesday, May 27
7:00 –8:00 PM
Join us for a discussion about our parish efforts to call
others back to faith OR to the faith. What are some simple,
ordinary ways to share our faith? Studies show that after a
papal visit, people look for ways to be renewed and to
explore their Catholic faith. Will we be ready to serve?
Pope Francis reminds us over and over again that we are called to walk with one other on
our journey of faith and encourage each other for it is a sacred journey:
“The
Church (us) will have to initiate everyone—priests, religious and laity—into this
art of accompaniment, which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred
ground of the other .” Gospel of Joy, 169
“Become What You Receive”
A Reflection on Our Eucharistic Identity
Monday, June 15, 2015
7:00—8:30 PM in MMH
Presenter: Fr. John Stokely
Wine, cheese and other refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to
Joan Fitzpatrick: [email protected] or 215.343.0315 if you plan to
attend.
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Name: Amy Moffett Incumbent
Address: Har tsville Par k
Warminster
Years in the Parish: 11 year s
Family: Husband Kevin, Thr ee
children: Luke attends Archbishop
Wood & Emily & Grace attend St.
Joseph/St Robert School.
Parish Organizations: CYO
coach, Parish Council for 6 years,
Extraordinary Minister
Name: Ray Rugarber
Address: Her itage Cr eek,
Warwick
Years in Parish: 1 ½ yr s
Family: Ellen (wife), 4 childr en ,
14 grandchildren
Parish Organizations: Choir ,
Door to Door, Men’s Prayer
Group, Prison Ministry
Name: Tim O'Hara Incumbent
Address: Woodr ose Manor ,
Warrington
Years in the Parish: 14 yr s
Family: Dyan (wife) Kelsey (15)
Maddie (14) and Brianne (10)
Parish Organizations: Pastor al
Council
Name: Brian Zook
Name: Betty Santoro
Address: Fair ways Commons,
Warrington
Years in the Parish: 10 yr s
Family: Single
Parish Organizations:
Extraordinary Minister; Why
Catholic Committee
Address: War r ington Ridge
Years in the Parish: 7 yr s.
Family: Wife, Colleen Son,
Jake (10 yo, 5th grade at SJR)
Daughter, Molly (8 yo, 2nd grade
at SJR)
Parish Organizations:
Extraordinary Minister, RCIA
Team Member, Pre-Cana Team
Member Why Catholic?, SJR
Fathers' Club member and SJR
HSA Volunteer
Elections will be held
after the Masses on
May 16/17. Please be
sure to vote.
5th ANNUAL - 5K R.A.C.E. REGISTRATION is now open for our 5K. The school community invites
parishioners, their families and friends to join as racers, walkers, volunteers or spectators.
The start and finish lines are at St. Robert Church. There will be a professionally timed 5K
run, 2 mile fitness walk and a 1K kids run beginning at 6:30pm. Entertainment, food and
prizes will be available. Race applications are available in the vestibule or you may register
directly online which can be accessed from the school website: www.stjstr.org. For race
information, please contact Mary Landry at 215.343.4704.
5K ALUMNI TENT - Alumni of St. Joseph/St. Robert School are cordially invited to
attend our third annual R.A.C.E. The alumni will enjoy socialization and refreshments
under the alumni tent. Alumni runners will be placed into the alumni-only award categories.
Contact your former classmates to support the R.A.C.E as a runner, walker or spectator.
Please Print – SJR R.A.C.E. - Entry Form – May 15th, 2015 – One Per Person
Last Name __________________________ First Name ______________  Male  Female
Address_____________________________ City/State/Zip____________________
Age on race day_______ Email:___________________________ Phone ______________
Registering for: 5K Run 1K Run 2 Mile Walk
(Please Circle) Adult T-shirt Size S M L XL Child S M L
Fee Enclosed $______________ (Checks payable to the SJR HSA)
Alumni/Alumna of St. Joseph/St. Robert School? (please circle) Yes/No Graduation Year ____
Waiver and Release: I, the undersigned (over age 18) intending to be legally bound, do hereby waive and release all rights, claims,
demands, and/or causes against St. Joseph/St. Robert School and all other race sponsors for any personal injury which I might sustain
during the SJR R.A.C.E on 5/15/2015, immediately known to me or hereafter discovered and for any and all other damages to losses which
I might incur now or in the future arising from or out of my participation in this race, and on my travel to and from this race. I verify that
I am physically fit and have trained sufficiently. Permission is granted to use my photograph and name for any and all purposes.
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________
(If under the age of 18, a parent or guardian’s signature is required.)
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ARCHBISHOP WOOD BASKETBALL CAMP
Date:
June 22nd-26th 2015
Time:
9:00am-3:00pm;
June 26th 9:00-am12pm
Where:
Archbishop Wood HS
655 York Road Warminster, PA18974
Who:
Current 3rd-8th grade boys
Tuition:
$135 Early Bird by June 1
$125 additional sibling
$150 after June 2
Each camper will receive a camp shirt,
evaluation, and workout program.
Registration Info: To r egister for this camp, please
contact Matt Funk at [email protected] to receive
a flyer with detailed information about how to register
for camp. Hope to see you there!
FOOD DRIVE FOR ST. CYPRIAN FOOD PANTRY
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for St.
Cyprian Parish’s food pantry the weekend of May 16 &
17 and May 23 & 24. Please place your bagged food
items in the narthex after all
Masses that weekend.
Suggested food items are:
complete meals in a box, canned
meats (ham, chicken), canned
tuna, canned soups/stews/potatoes/
fruits/vegetables/milk, completejust add water pancake mix,
pancake syrup, coffee, powdered
coffee creamer, dry milk,
Gatorade, juice (other than apple, which is donated from
another source), peanut butter, jelly, iced tea mix, pasta
sauce (only need sauce-pasta is donated from another
source), boxed potatoes, crackers, cereal, pop tarts,
animal crackers, pretzels, cookies, lunch box size
puddings, juice boxes and snacks. Pop-up cans and items
that can be micro waved are helpful.
If you have any questions, please call Patti Hessler
267.250.5721.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
Program – Convert Your Business Tax Dollars into
Educational Dollars & GIVE A TUITION GIFT to
Qualified Students at SJR
The EITC Program allows businesses in
Pennsylvania to receive a 75-90% tax credit by
directing their state tax dollars to Business Leadership
Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS). Businesses,
that re-direct and designate their tax dollar
contribution to BLOCS and specify St. Joseph/St.
Robert School as the recipient can provide valuable
tuition assistance to our qualified students.
A business that is subject to one of the following
taxes can participate in EITC:
* Corporate Net Income
* Capital Stock
* Personal Income Tax of S Corporation Shareholders
* Bank & Trust Company Shares
* Insurance Premiums
* Mutual Thrift Institutions
* Title Insurance Companies Shares
* Insurance Company Law of 1921
If you own a business and pay one of the above
taxes, please contact me at 215.343.5100 or
[email protected] to discuss the incredible tax
advantages, benefits, and the simple application
process involved to direct tax dollars to the EITC
Program to assist with student tuition. Please also
visit www.newpa.com to learn more about the
business guidelines and application process.
ST. ROBERT EP’S
TUESDAY MAY 12th:
Presentation of Slate/board members.
Nominations from the floor.
MUSIC: by Freya Thomas
BINGO if enough interest. $1.00 per card
TUESDAY MAY 26th:
Election
MUSIC: MADRIGAL SINGERS . William Tennant
High School a capella choir
WEDNESDAY MAY 27th
EATING OUT at Giuseppe's NOON TO 8pm.
Vouchers distributed at May 26th meeting. See any
member and support us. Thanks.
St. Joseph Parish, Warrington is looking for a full-time
Parish Secretary/Administrative
Assistant. Office experience is a plus. Must
have computer skills and be competent in MS
Word, Excel, and Outlook, also helpful if
familiar with PDS (Parish Data Systems –
Parish Software). Please call Fr. Bordonaro @
215-672-3020 if interested. Resumes can be emailed to
[email protected].
2015/2016 Tuition Rates
(5 Day) Half Day Pre-K & Kindergarten:
8:10am -11:45am Monthly Tuition - $300 (10 payments)
(5 Day) Full Day Pre-K & Kindergarten:
8:10am -3:00pm Monthly Tuition - $360 (10 payments)
Grades 1st – 8th (10 payments)
One Child – Monthly - $300.00
Two Children – Monthly - $600.00
Three Children – Monthly - $675.00
Four Children – Monthly - $770.00
** Before and After School Program Available
ST. JOSEPH/ST. ROBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
St. Joseph/St. Robert School offers a
curriculum from Pre-K – 8th Grade.
Registration is now open for the
2015/2016 academic year. Please call
the school at 215.343.5100 to schedule
a tour at your convenience & discuss
enrollment.
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IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
WEEKDAY MASSES
7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday
9:00 am - Saturday
Summer:
Weekday - 8:00 am
Saturday - 9:00 am
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism
Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced
day in January, March, May, July, September and November
at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.
HOLY DAYS
7:00 am
9:00 am
12:00 noon
7:00 pm
Adult Faith Formation
Joan Fitzpatrick
215-343-0315
Afghan Guild
Mary Mc Devitt
215-343-2938
Al-Anon Contact
215-222-5244
Altar Servers
Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Bereavement Committee
Joan Fitzpatrick
215-343-0315
Bloodmobile
Mary Marquis
215-343-8635
Catholic Charities
Bill Fehrman
215-343-1752
Charismatic Prayer Group
Dolores Seif
215-343/8775
Christ’s Housekeepers
Eleanor Crowley
215-675-8955
Crisis Pregnancy
24 Hour Hotline
610-626-4006
E.P.’s (Seniors)
Jack Forbes
215-343-1625
Extraordinary Ministers
Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Family Fellowship
Bob Abecasis
215-343-8113
Knights of Columbus
Rob Hessler
215-491-0648
Liturgical Environment
Joan Fitzpatrick
215-343-0315
Men’s Prayer Group
Norman Racine
267-968-5905
Minister of Hospitality
Peter Vreeland
215-343-2091
Ministers of the Word
Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315
Mother’s Prayer Group
Chris Trodden
215-491-2542
Msgr. Marley Hall
Jonathan DeMent
215-421-4407
Music Ministry
Kevin Lutz [email protected]
Pastoral Council
Tom Utermark
215-343-9528
Pre-Cana
Ellen/Don Cericola
215-343-3275
Pre-Jordan/RCIA
Joan Fitzpatrick
215-343-0315
Prison Ministry
Ray Rugarber
215-672-7678
Respect Life
Len Cline
215-343-4572
St. Cyprian
Patti Hessler
(cell)267-250-5721
St. John’s Hospice
Msgr. James Beisel
215-343-0315
St. Francis Inn
Candy Bakasy
215-343-1002
St. Vincent De Paul Society( Answering machine)
267-644-8189
Parish Youth Ministry
Barb Palo
215-343-2083
COMMUNION CALLS
Monthly to shut-ins by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary
Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be
Called Immediately.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register
your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving
from the parish or if you have changed your address.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National
Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No
Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is
recited.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact
with young people must attend a Pr otecting God’s Childr en
Awareness Session. In addition background checks must be
updated every 5 years. Links to background checks can be
found on the website. Visit our website, click on
Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to
the Child and Youth Protection Site. If you have not
completed your background checks and the class YOU
MAY NOT VOLUNTEER.
BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material
typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or
[email protected].
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Bob Abecasis 215/343-8113
FINANCE COUNCIL:
(Elected Position)
(Appointed Position)
Carol Bauman
Ed Clark
Thomas Castaldi
Kirk Clauss
John Del Vecchio
Terry Funk
Robin Killion
Susan Klunder
Elmer O’Brien
Frederick Reed
Pastoral issues
to be discussed?
Contact one of the
members.
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215/918-3360
215/491-4288
215/343-7361
215/343-1752
215/343-4066
215/343-5142
215/343-5436
215/491-0660
215/328-9406
215/956-9769
215/343-9528
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
Closed on Holy Days
PARISH RESOURCES
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
You must be a registered member of the Parish and must
notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date.
Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in
November) are required. Contact Par ish Office for
registration forms, due 2 weeks in advance of the Pre-Cana
Class
Emma Burke
Joann Crescenzo
Tommy Devlin
Sheila Ferhman
Bill Gibbons
Sheila Kelly
Amy Moffett
Timothy O’Hara
Dottie Prior
Mike Speranza
Tom Utermark
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm
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