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Church of Saint Benedict
Diocese of Allentown - Bishop John O. Barres, D.D.
October
April 5,
27,2014
2014
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily: Mon. & Thur. 6:30pm - Tue.,Wed.,& Fri. 8:00 am
Saturday: Vigil: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:15am
Holy Day Vigil: 5:00pm; Day-8:00am & 7:00pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30pm
and the 3rd Sunday at 11:15am mass. Baptism preparation class held 2nd Saturday. Please call the office
to schedule a baptism & class.
RECTORY PARISH OFFICE
2020 Chestnut Hill Rd, Mohnton, Pa 19540
610-856-1006 Office Hrs. Mon—Friday 9am-5pm
Website: www.churchofsaintbenedict.com
Email: [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Couples should call the priest at least 6 months before the wedding. A marriage preparation program is
offered to every couple.
Church of St. Benedict
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PREP (W) 610-856-5146 - (H)
LaSalle Academy Office
www.lsabear.org
Berks Catholic High School
www.berkscatholic.org
610-370-0199
610-777-7392
610-374-8361
PARISH STAFF
Fr. Philip F. Rodgers ...................................... Pastor
Fr. Tom Kuller, S.J…………….Weekend Ministry
Valerie Christo .......... Director Religious Education
Andrew Angstadt ............................. Music Director
Patti Fisher, Psy. D....... Principal LaSalle Academy
Jeanie Hauck .................................. Parish Secretary
Anne Long ........................................... .Bookkeeper
Clara Lush ........................................ Bulletin Editor
Rosanne Weidner ................ Rectory Housekeeping
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Wendy S. Krisak, M.S., 800-791-9209 Confidential
Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J. Safe Environment Coordinator
610-866-0581, Ext. 19 - Fax: 610-867-8702
Allentown
Diocese
website
www.allentowndiocese.org
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Please call the parish office if a parishioner is homebound or hospitalized. Sacrament of Anointing is
offered anytime. Eucharistic Ministers are available
every Sunday.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday from 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for
anyone interested in the Catholic faith or in returning
to the Church. If interested or have questions contact
Mark Schrum at 610-856-7518.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We the Parish of St. Benedict, under the guidance of
the Holy Spirit and our patron St. Benedict, are a vibrant, worshiping and welcoming community of
God. The strength of our people is obtained through
joyful celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Our commitment is to promote the Gospel of the Lord
through our prayers, words, and actions with Jesus as
our guiding light.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The vineyard of
the LORD is the house of Israel
(Isaiah 5:1-7).
Psalm — The vineyard of the Lord
is the house of Israel (Psalm 80).
Second Reading — God’s peace
will guard your hearts and minds
(Philippians 4:6-9).
Gospel — The kingdom of God will be given to those
who will produce its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c;
Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday:
Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15;
Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday:
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4
Thursday:
Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13
Friday:
Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26
Saturday:
Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28
Sunday:
Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 1920; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]
STEWARDSHIP
GOSPEL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The phrase in today’s Psalm, “May you see your
children’s children,” is really a prayer for a long life. The
good steward knows that every day is a gift from God, to
be lived with joy and thanksgiving. “May the Lord bless
us all the days of our lives!”
Stewardship- Gifts of God
Thank you for your generous gifts!
Stewardship
Mortgage
9-28-14:
EFT:
9-28-14:
EFT:
$8,802.00 (245 envelopes)
$ 289.00
$1,558.00 (101 envelopes)
$ 60.00
Please remember in your prayers
Sarah Dascanio & Kenneth
Stanitis; and Sean Termini &
Kelly Degler; and Linda
Wilkinson & William Frees; and
Kaitlyn Sztukowski & Todd Whiteman
who will be married at St. Benedict’s.
Altar flowers
this weekend in
memory of James McCahon by John
& Joan McCahon.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
Lives are saved when God’s faithful
sacrifice an hour or two a week to stand for
those who have no voice! Unless we are
there, (praying at an abortion mill) that
innocent child is voiceless and defenseless
and moments away from certain death.
NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN,
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 5, 2014 at Brady’s Rock
Shop, Main St., Morgantown from 2:30
-3:30 p.m. Come and pray in the public
square for the babies lost by abortion
and for their mothers.
PRAYER LIST.....
For those in need of Hope, Healing and Health pray for
all in our parish who are ill, especially Margaret Albert,
Kate Fratti, Robert Giering, Bob Klett, Peggy Pingatore,
Vickey & Joanne Sullivan, Mary Williams. Mary,
Health of the Sick, please pray for them.
Remember in your prayers our homebound
parishioners and also those in nursing homes.
Please remember in your prayers all who are in the
military service: Amy Bourett, USArmy; Cpl. Vincent
Bergandino, USMarines; Airman First Class Mark S.
Cahill, USAF; Spc. Nathan Calhoun, USArmy; Grant
Dufin, USMC; ; Tom Gutherman, USAF; Christopher G.
Hari, USArmy; Richard J. Hari, USArmy; Ens George
Hinerman USNavy; Sgt. Rachelle Hinerman USMC; Dan
Kenyon, USMC; Lt. Michael Koch, USNavy; Matthew
R. McGinn, USArmy; Lt. Matthew Palange, USArmy;
PV2 Chelsea Raser, USArmy; Thomas Schaeffer; Cp.
Daniel Scheidel, USMC; SFC Ken Setta, USArmy; Cpl.
Sam Talarico, USMC; Major Christopher Timothy
USMC; Ryan Vance, USAF; and Pvt. Michael Wagner
USArmy; Airman Zachery Voelker, USAF.
Please pray also for an end to abortion, and for the
victims of abortion.
NATIONAL ROSARY RALLY,
October 11, 2014 on the Penn
Street Bridge, Reading from
noon-1:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary
for America in answer to Our
Lady of Fatima’s request for Conversion. America needs
our prayers. Come and pray with us.
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K OF C GENERAL MEETING Monday, October 6 at
7:00 p.m. in the social hall.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY—This 5
Week Series is entitled: “Wake Up
Your Discipleship” – Pope Francis
has called for a year of reflection and
celebration of the consecrated life
beginning Nov. 2014.
As a preface to the beginning of the
Year of Consecrated Life, all are invited to a special Fall
Scripture study on Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 from 6:30 to
8:00 PM, “Wake Up Your Discipleship.”
WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday,
October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the education wing meeting
room. ALL women of the parish are welcome!
ST. BENEDICT’S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
GROUP is for those grieving the death of a loved one.
The group offers an opportunity to come together to work
through the grieving process with the help and support of
others who have experienced this difficult journey. The
group meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the
rectory meeting room. It is free, non-denominational,
open to all. To register or for more information call Judy
Campion (610-775-7782) or the parish office (610-8561006).
CONSTITUTION CLASS—All those who want a better
understanding of our U.S. Constitution are welcome! The
program was written by the National Center for
Constitution Studies. The series continues Wednesdays,
7:00-8:00 p.m. through November 19. For more
information please call Helen MacMinn at 610-582-1075.
FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE is sponsoring the annual
HALLOWEEN PARTY on Saturday, October 25 from
6:00-8:00 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. There
will be games, crafts and the annual parade! We are
looking for your support with food donations. Please drop
off wrapped candy or treats to the social hall anytime
prior to the 25th. If you would like to donate a baked
good or perishable item (such as apple slices, carrot, etc.)
these can be brought to the social hall the day of the
party. Contact Wendy Clayton 610-913-7744 or
[email protected] with questions or offers of help!
Thanks!
GARDENER NEEDED to design and maintain the 2
large flower pots at the front door. They will be done for
the fall. Please contact Cecelia at 610-856-1394.
RCIA 2014-15
Period of Catechesis—Sept. 30 to Feb. 17
This is the longest period for the
candidates. During this period we will
study and reflect on the principals of our
faith covering topics such as:
 The Creed-what we believe and why
 Mary and her role in salvation history
 The Sacraments of the Church-signs instituted by
Jesus to give grace
 Moral teaching of the church
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BEEF &
BREW EVENT Saturday, October 18
featuring Roast Beef Sandwich with
coleslaw, potato salad and desserts. There
will be various brews available. Tickets on
sale after all weekend Masses.
IRELAND TRIP—Preliminary sign-up by October 8 and
you will save $250. In addition to that savings if you
were on the previous trip to Spain with Father Phil you
will save another $100.00. Don’t miss this $350. savings.
Trip to Ireland with Father Phil and Collette Tours is
scheduled for April 8-17, 2015. For more information call
the rectory office at 610-856-1006.
Liturgical Ministers—October 11 & 12
Saturday 5:00 PM
Greeter:
Cindy Miller
Lector:
Timothy Mangan
Cantor: Nicole/Adult Choir
Servers
Katie & Mary Creamer, Gina Gatto
EM:
Diane Arnold, Nick Gatto, Monica Kozlowski,
Terry Loeper, Cindy Miller
Sunday 8:00 AM
Greeter:
Gerald Braddick
Lector:
Ellie Albright
Cantor: Andrew
Servers:
John, Matthew & Michael Bach
EM:
Tom Dobson, George Bach, Regina Bierbower,
Debra Mazzarelli, Paul Waterman
Sunday 9:30 AM
Greeter:
Janet Motta, Jim Gregor
Lector:
Sylvia Firth
Cantor: Tony
Servers:
Gabriel Baj, Gina Coccia, Jonathan Nergart
EM :
Robin Ball, Adam Scheidel, Carol Wirkus,
Jean Mennone, Father Phil
Sunday 11:15 AM
Greeter:
Sandy Kozlowski, Bev Kuzmission
Lector:
Mary Alice Newhams
Cantor: Patrick
Servers:
Nick Paul, Daniel Saporito, Megan Vance
EM:
Karen Keenan, Carie Leggett, Joan Moffa,
Gary Scollick, Father Phil
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will take place Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 4:30
p.m. at St. John’s, Shillington for
all the 8th graders from St. Benedict, St. Anthony’s and St. John’s. Rehearsal is scheduled
for Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s. Bishop
Barres will preside. This is a new Diocesan-wide procedure in regard to Confirmation, namely that parishes are
grouped together and Confirmation is celebrated each year
for the 8th graders. Next Fall 2015, Confirmation will be
at St. Benedict’s for all three parishes.
SPIRIT 2014—CHALLENGING MEN TO GROW IN
FAITH. A Diocesan Men’s Conference will be held on
Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at
De Sales University. The day will include keynote addresses, exhibits and a vigil Mass with Bishop Barres.
Continental breakfast and lunch is included. Registration
fee is $30 ($20 early bird before 9/30) and $10 for high
school/college students. For more info or to register online
please visit www.cmfda.org or call 610-289-8900.
YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF—All teens grades 8-12 are
welcome to bring a friend to a “Nite Out”. The event will
be outside at our parish picnic ground from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
on Saturday, October 25. There will be pumpkin fun,
food, fear factor, hayride, a bonfire and creepy stories.
Dress warm like you’re going to a football game. Friends
are welcome. Sign up at the display in the gathering space.
TEEN SERVICE PROJECT—Senior high teens are inviting all 8th graders and students preparing for Confirmation, to join them at Precious Blood Convent on Saturday, October 11 to help the sisters with small jobs at their
Retreat Center. Some jobs will be inside and others on the
grounds of the convent. Father Phil and a group of parish
youth leaders will drive. We will depart from St. Benedict’s parking lot Saturday, October 11 at 8:30 a.m. This is
a great way to prepare for Confirmation.
YOUNG ADULTS in their 20’s & 30’s are invited to a
special gathering at the WORKS called Theology on Tap.
See the flyer on our front door Bulletin Board. This is an
open series of talks and fellowship for young adults of
Berks County. Theology on Tap will be held every Monday in October. On Mondays, October 13 & 20 St. Benedict’s will organize a carpool to the event. Simply meet in
front of church by 6:30 p.m. and we will head out together. (Father Phil will be the speaker on October 20.)
All those attending are encouraged to contact parishioner
Gene Raser at [email protected] who will help organize the carpool.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS—Father
Phil is looking for the few, the strong,
the proud, students, grades 5-12, who
are willing to serve at the altar of God.
Please consider being an altar server
for at least one year. Altar servers typically serve one Sunday per month, and
weddings and funerals as needed. To register, please sign
the list at the front door of the church. Installation of new
servers will take place on Sunday, October 19 at the 9:30
Mass.
CYO WINTER SIGN-UPS are now open. Any parent
interested in coaching or filling a CYO Board position for
LaSalle Academy contact Jim Fowler at 484-256-1830.
Winter sports are open to all children in good standing
within the parish. Basketball: girls and boys grades 3-8.
Cheerleading: girls grades 5-8. Registration forms can be
found on the LaSalle Academy website http://lsabear.org/
under the “Forms” tab. Submit completed form and $25
fee per activity to: LaSalle Academy
Attn: CYO
440 Holland Street
Shillington, PA 19607
A SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN—If
you or someone you know has a child with special needs,
contact John Paul II Center for Special Learning in Shillington. John Paul II Center provides social, educational
and spiritual programs for children and young adults, ages
3 thru 21, with intellectual and development disabilities.
Like everyone else, they have the capacity to make significant contributions to the community and to the world by
utilizing their God-given talents. JP II Center is dedicated
to making that happen. For more information check out
our website at: johnpauliicenter.org or call our principal,
Mary Adams at 610-777-0605 or see Father Phil for an
information packet.
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OCTOBER IS ROSARY MONTH–
Public recitation of the Rosary will
take place the following times:
 Every Friday after the 8:00 a.m.
Mass
Every Thursday after the 6:30 p.m. Mass
Every Sunday 20 minutes before Mass (October 12
before 9:30 Mass)
October 9 PREP student Living Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in
Church
October 11 Rosary Rally noon til 1:00 p.m. on the
Penn Street Bridge.
October 19 Outdoor Candlelite Rosary at 6:00 p.m.
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The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week in
memory of Sandy Cagle by Sandy
Kozlowski.
THIS WEEK AT ST. BENEDICT’S
Monday 10/06
7:00 PM
hall
Tuesday
K of C General meeting in the social
10/07
6:30 PM Fall Scripture Study in the social hall
7:00 PM Women’s Club monthly meeting in the
education wing
7:00 PM RCIA Inquiry meeting in the church
gathering space
Wednesday 10/08
6:30 Bereavement Group meets in the rectory
meeting room
7:00 PM Constitution Class in the social hall
6:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal
8:00 PM Cantor Rehearsal
Thursday
10/09
6:15-7:30 PM PREP Classes Grades 1-8
PREP Rosary Levels 3 & 4
7:30 PM New Altar Server Training
8:00 PM AA meeting in the rectory mtg room
Saturday 10/11
8:30 AM Confirmation Service Project at Precious Blood Convent
10:00 AM New Altar Server Training
“Spirit Weekend”
Sunday 10/12
“Spirit Weekend”
9:30 Mass with Children‘s Liturgy of the Word—
Leader: Michelle Riehl
7:00 PM Al-Anon meeting in the rectory meeting
room
COMING EVENTS…..
10/13
10/14
10/14
10/15
10/15
10/15
St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting
Prime Timers Movie Day
Fall Scripture Study
Craft Day
Bereavement Support Group meeting
Study of the Constitution
Monday 10/06
6:30 PM
Weekday St. Bruno &
Bl. Marie Rose Durocher
Florence Nowotarski
by Joe & Betty Voelker
Tuesday 10/07 Our Lady of the Rosary
8:00 AM
Joseph Cavanaugh
by Jim & Joann Yorke
Wednesday 10/08 Weekday
NO MASS
Thursday
10/09 Weekday
St. Denis & Companions
St. John Leonardi
6:30 PM
Marie Massimiano
by Joyce & Bruce Thompson
Friday 10/10 Weekday
8:00 AM
Mildred Squillace
by St. Benedict Staff
Rosary will be recited after Mass
Saturday 10/11 Weekday Bl. John XXIII
2:00 PM Sarah Dascanio & Kenneth Stanitis Wedding
4:00-4:45 PM Confessions
Sunday 10/12 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM (Saturday)
Joe Setta
by St. Benedict’s Prime Timers
8:00 AM
People of the Parish
9:10 AM Rosary will be recited before 9:30 Mass
9:30 AM
Members of St. Benedict Memorial Society
11:15 AM
Robert Focht
by Joanne & Phil
Please pray for a priest each day:
10/05: Rev. Hugh Montague
10/06: Rev. James J. Montague
10/07: Rev. Msgr. David J. Morrison
10/08: Rev. Msgr. John S. Mraz
10/09: Rev. Joseph T. Muller
10/10: Rev. Msgr. James J. Mulligan
10/11: Rev. Michael E. Mullins