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Church of Saint Benedict
Diocese of Allentown - Bishop John O. Barres, D.D.
October
2014
April 19,
27, 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 LORD said
to Cyrus, his anointed, “I am the
LORD, there is no other” (Isaiah
45:1, 4-6).
Psalm — Give the Lord glory and
honor (Psalm 96).
Second Reading — Paul,
Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the
Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you (1
Thessalonians 1:1-5b).
Gospel — Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God
what is God’s (Matthew 22:15-21).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday:
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday:
Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Lk 12:39-48
Thursday:
Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 1819; Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday:
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday:
Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51;
1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
STEWARDSHIP
GOSPEL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Good stewards must not argue about who is the most
important. Today’s Gospel says clearly that those who
aspire to greatness must humbly serve the needs of all.
Even Jesus came not to be served, but to serve.
Stewardship- Gifts of God
Thank you for your generous gifts!
Stewardship
Mortgage
10-05-14:
EFT:
10-12-14:
EFT:
10-05-14:
EFT:
10-12-14:
EFT:
$ 8,801.00
$ 451.50
$11,012.00
$ 2,014.00
$ 1,684.00
$ 160.00
$ 2,032.00
$ 300.00
PRO-LIFE CORNER
The war on the pre-born is the only war in
which America is involved where the
casualties are 100%; the baby always dies.
The moms, dads, and close family members
suffer physical, mental, and spiritual
wounds. Pray to end this holocaust.
PRAYER LIST.....
For those in need of Hope, Healing and Health pray for
all in our parish who are ill, especially Father Louis
Ogden, Margaret Albert, Tim Antosy, Emilee Bartolo,
Mary Beth Blimline, Irene Didyoung, Kate Fratti, Robert
Giering, Donna Haines, Bob Klett, Mary Messner, Bill
Nelson, Peggy Pingatore, Sam Reber, 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.
(230 envelopes)
(251 envelopes)
(103 envelopes)
Altar flowers this weekend in memory
of Marge Sitek by Chet Sitek.
(100 envelopes)
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND will
be the All Souls’ Remembrance.
Congratulations to Kenneth & Sarah
Stanitis who were recently married at
St. Benedict’s!
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 610-8561394.
CHURCH GARDEN CLEAN-UP
Saturday, November 8
9:00 am-12 noon
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K OF C OFFICERS MEETING Monday, October 20 at
7:00 p.m. in the social hall
PRIME TIMERS MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday,
October 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the social hall featuring
“Officers Nominations”. Join us for an afternoon of good
food and fellowship!
ADULT BIBLE STUDY—This 5
Week Series is entitled: “Wake Up
Your Discipleship” – As a preface to
the beginning of the Year of
Consecrated Life, all are invited to a
special Fall Scripture study on
Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, “Wake Up Your
Discipleship.”
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.
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.
Cost: $15.00. Tickets on sale after all
weekend Masses.
Our Parish ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY will be collecting food for
the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food
baskets thru Sunday, November 9th.
Bags are provided in the gathering
space for your convenience. Turkeys
will be collected from Saturday, November 8 thru Friday,
November 21. Your kind donations are greatly
appreciated.
MARIAN EVENINGTIDE Sunday, October
19 at 6:00 p.m. The experience of Lourdes
France comes to St. Benedict’s. Evening
Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary will start
the nite of prayer followed by a hymn sing of
favorite Marian songs. The evening will
conclude with a candle lite procession and rosary to our
out- door Shrine of the Blessed Mother
FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE is
sponsoring the annual
HALLOWEEN PARTY
on
Saturday, October 25 from 6:008:00 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 610-9137744 or [email protected] with questions or offers of
help! Thanks!
LASALLE ACADEMY NEWS—LaSalle students are
busy preparing for the Walk-a-thon. They invite you to
visit LaSalle on Friday, October 31 for the Walk-a-thon
and Halloween festivities. Come and cheer the Lady
Bears vs the LSA Teachers volleyball game at 10:30
a.m.
Liturgical Ministers—October 25& 26
Saturday 5:00 PM
Lector:
Stephanie Hartline
Cantor: Andrew
Servers
Riley Knapp, Catherine Shuff, Abby Thatcher
EM:
Diane Arnold, Debbie Dartnell, Jo Pressimone,
Helen MacMinn, Walter Wannas
Sunday 8:00 AM
Greeter:
Gerald Braddick
Lector:
Colleen Kowalczyk
Cantor: Peg
Servers:
John, Matthew & Michael Bach
EM:
Regina Bierbower, George Bach, Debra Mazzarelli,
Paul Waterman, Nick Gatto
Sunday 9:30 AM
Greeter:
Lil Meyers, Janet Motta
Lector:
Gerry O’Neil
Cantor: Patrick/Adult Choir
Servers:
Gina Gatto, Brianna Spenser, C W Bigelow
EM :
Tom Henefer, Carrie Leggett, Karen Keenan,
Maria Scheiber, Nick Gatto
Sunday 11:15 AM
Greeter:
Sandy Kozlowski, Bev Kuzmission
Lector:
Jean Ruhl
Cantor: Tony
Servers:
Jonathan Nergart, Nick Paul, Danielle Saporito
EM:
Matt Martini, Jean Mennone, Joan Moffa,
Carol & Paul Wirkus
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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
STUDENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED—We are looking
for a Senior High School student who would like to serve
as a teacher assistant in our PREP program. Class time is
6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings. If interested, please
call Father Phil at 610-856-1006.
NEW CLASS OF EM’S will start soon. Instruction will
be offered to any practicing Catholic 18 years or older
who is interested in serving as an Extra-ordinary Eucharistic Minister. You would be expected to serve one Mass per
month. Anyone interested please call Tom Henefer at 610603-9196.
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.
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 Monday, October 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.
ST. BENEDICT’S PRIME TIMERS TRIP TO SIGHT
& SOUND “MOSES” Tuesday, December 9 at 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $52.00 pp—payment due by November 11. Mail
payment fo Paul Wirkus, 346 Timber Ridge Road, Morgantown, PA 19543. Carpooling will be available from the
church. Lunch or dinner at your own convenience.
KITCHEN KAPERS, a CYO cooking competition for
elementary students in all the parishes of Berks County
will be held on November 8 at St. Catherine’s parish. Two
new categories are being added: soup and pudding. Please
contact the parish office for more details.
ALL SAINTS MASS will be celebrated at the 5:00 p.m.
Vigil Friday, October 31 and All Saints Day, Saturday,
November 1 at 9:00 a.m. (This year All Saints Day is not
a holy day of obligation.) The October 31st Sunday in
Ordinary Time will be replaced with the celebration of All
Souls Day, the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed on November 2.
CHRISTMAS GALA to support The Daughters of Divine
Zeal on their apostolate in Reading at Cabrini Academy
Pre-K and K and also for the Christian Education of the
most disadvantage children in the Philippines. You are
invited to a Christmas Gala at the Crown Plaza, Reading,
on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Deadline for tickets is
November 15—$55/adult, $25/children 4-11, children under 4 free. This event is sponsored by the Filipino American Association of Berks (FAAB). Please call Ray Dia,
cell phone 484-663-4617 or home number 610-621-2906
for more information.
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 25
before 11:15 Mass)
THANK YOU…..
...Kathy Appleton, Joy Bandy, Sylvia Firth, Joan
Fondots, Don & Mary Hammes, Diane Konas, Mary
Anne Kremp, Regina Little, Theresa Nelson, Robin
Schlottman, Doris Yeager for help with the Newsletter mailing.
...Steve Razzano for replacing the parking lot batteries.
...Stewardship Committee for planning an excellent
Spirit Weekend in celebration of all the ministries at
our parish.
...Youth Group for the service they gave to the Precious Blood Sisters in Shillington in cleaning the Retreat Center.
...Knights of Columbus for their help in taking down
the tables and putting our hall in order after Spirit
Weekend.
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THIS WEEK AT ST. BENEDICT’S
Monday 10/20
7:00 PM
hall
Tuesday
K of C Officers meeting in the social
10/21
1:00 PM Prime Timers monthly meeting in the
social hall
6:30 PM Fall Scripture Study in the social hall
7:00 PM RCIA meeting in the church gathering
space
Wednesday 10/22
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
10/23
6:15-7:30 PM PREP Classes Grades 1-8
6:30 PM 7th Level Confirmation parents’ meeting in church
7:30 PM Finance meeting in the social hall
8:00 PM AA meeting in the rectory mtg room
Saturday 10/25
Shrines of Philadelphia Tour
6:00 PM Family Life Parish Halloween Party
7:00 PM Youth Group “Nite Out” at the picnic
grounds
The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week in
memory of Frances Yuschalk by Marie &
Stanley Blimline.
Monday 10/20
Weekday St. Paul of the Cross
6:30 PM Mary Jo Faller
by John & Marianne Frank
Tuesday 10/21 Weekday
8:00 AM Walter Liszcz
by Dorothy Liszcz & Family
Wednesday 10/22 Weekday Bl. John Paul II
8:00 AM Ben Bowers
by Susan Teaford
Thursday
10/23
Weekday St. John of Capistrano
6:30 PM Alice Mary Reuscher
by Michael Lee & John Hrynczyszyn
Rosary will be recited after Mass
Friday 10/24 Weekday St. Anthony Mary Claret
8:00 AM Esther Bell
by St. Benedict Parish
Rosary will be recited after Mass
Saturday 10/25 Weekday
4:00-4:45 PM Confessions
Sunday 10/26 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM (Saturday)
People of the Parish
Sacramental Enrollment Mass for 3 & 7 Level Students
8:00 AM
Anthony Elinausky
by Cecelia & Bob Kacmar
9:30 AM
Jane Carbray
by Paul Radosza & Terry Grundman
10:50 AM Rosary will be recited before 11:15 Mass
11:15 AM
George & Anna Mae Grohol
by Andy & Bev Kuzmission
Sunday 10/26
9:30 Mass with Children‘s Liturgy of the Word—
Leader: Lori Barse
7:00 PM Al-Anon meeting in the rectory meeting
room
COMING EVENTS…..
10/28 Fudge Packing
10/29 Bereavement Support Group meets
10/29 Crafters meet
10/29 Fudge Packing
10/29 Study of the Constitution
11/01-02 Christmas Bazaar
Please pray for a priest each day:
10/19: Rev. William J. O’Donnell
10/20: For our Sick & Infirmed Priests
10/21: Rev. John M. O’Neil
10/22: Rev. William J. Onushco
10/23: Rev. Richad O. O’nyamwaro
10/24: Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Orsulak
10/25: Rev. Msgr. Alfred R. Ott