November 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church
Pastor:
Parochial Vicar:
Parochial Vicar:
In Residence:
In Residence:
Deacon
Deacon
Father John Meyers
Father Rafael Vargas
Father Livinus Ugochukwu
Father Rodolfo Vasconcelos
Father William Small
Stanley M. Zaleski
José Hernandez
Parish Offices
5450 Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA. 19124
Rectory: 215-535-2962
FAX: 215-535-3091
Baptism
Contact the priest after Sunday Mass
to begin the preparations.
Spanish Baptism - 2nd Sunday
English Baptism - 4th Sunday
Website
www.smtparish.org
Webmaster:
[email protected]
Godparent / Sponsor
A person must be registered in the
parish for 6 months & be a Catholic in
good standing to receive a letter of
eligibility.
Rectory Office Hours
Monday-Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Closed 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Saturday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Scrip Hours
Monday , Wednesday, Friday
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Closed 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Saturday 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration
We welcome new parishioners to
register: After Saturday Vigil or
Sunday Masses.
Pre-Jordan
First Tuesday of every month at
7:00 PM (Spanish)
Second Tuesday of every month at
7:00 PM (English)
Marriage
Contact a priest for an appointment
immediately upon formal engagement.
Wedding dates will only be set after
meeting. A minimum 6 months
required prior to a wedding.
Quinceañeras / Sweet 16
Contact a priest a least 6 months in
advance and before committing to a
date. Prerequisites: Baptism, First
Communion, Confirmations, and
attendance at a workshop.
Funeral
Please have your funeral director
contact us directly.
Homebound / Hospital
To make arrangements for a home or
hospital sick visit, contact the rectory.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday from after the 8:30
Mass until 5:00 PM
Confession
Every Saturday 3:00—3:45 PM and
by appointment
Neo-Catechumenal Way
Liturgy of the Word Wednesday
7:30 PM
Eucharist: Saturday 7:30 PM
in the Chapel
Parish Groups
Choir
Wednesday Evenings 7:30 PM
Parish Prayer Groups:
English - Monday 8 PM
(Lower Sacristy)
Spanish - Tuesday 7:00 PM
(Lower Sacristy)
Brazilian - Sunday 7 PM
(Upper Church)
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Mass Schedule
Sundays:
Weekdays:
Saturday:
Holy Days:
8:00 a.m., 10:00 Spanish, 12:00 p.m.
6 30 a.m.& 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Brazilian
4 p.m. Vigil, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon,
7p.m. Spanish & English
Confessions: Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. & by Appt.
Eucharistic Adoration: Weds 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sodality
Tuesday Mornings following the
8:30 AM Mass in the Chapel.
(School Year)
Ultreya (Spanish) 7 PM in the chapel
on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Senior Citizens
Friday 11:00 AM School Hall
(School Year)
Holy Name
Second Sunday of every month
8:00 AM Mass
Religious Education
Mrs. Becky Español ext. 415
PREP (CCD) - Tuesday Evening
6:45 - 8:00 PM
(School Year)
St. Martin of Tours
Independence Mission School
Convent
999 Sanger St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19124
215-535-8771
School Office
Mrs. Susan Kedra,
215-535-2962 ext. 420
FAX: 215-533-1579
Principal
Sister Ellen Giardino, I.H.M.
Tuition & Notary Public
Mrs. Sandy Zaleski, ext. 404
Psalm 80
My Dear People,
With the new liturgical year we will focus
primarily on the Gospel of Mark in our Sunday Liturgy. This Gospel is believed to be the earliest and
briefest description of the life of Christ and its title,
THE BEGINNING OF THE GOOD NEWS OF
JESUS CHRIST”. The whole text is only the beginning of the story which continues to unfold into our
own time. Because it is so brief, only 16 chapters, it
can be read straight through, but like a fine liqueur or
chocolate, it deserves to be savored in small amounts.
I want to encourage you to consider reading a short
passage, perhaps with your morning or evening meal
for some very lively table discussion with the family.
This practice will also help you to become aware of
how this same GOOD NEWS is unfolding in our own
lives.
Unlike any other reading, when the Scriptures are
read, God also speaks. May we allow the Word of
God to have ample space in our day that we may live
lives that are both inspired and empowered by that
Word.
Fr. John
Mis Queridos Feligreses,
Con el nuevo año litúrgico nos centraremos
principalmente en el Evangelio de Marcos en nuestra
liturgia dominical. Este Evangelio se cree que es la
descripción más temprana y más breve de la vida de
Cristo y de su título, “EL COMIENZO DE LA BUENA NUEVA DE JESUCRISTO ". Todo el texto es
sólo el comienzo de la historia que continúa desarrollándose en nuestro propio tiempo. Debido a que es
tan breve, sólo 16 capítulos, que se pueden leer rápidamente, pero como licor fino o chocolate, que merece ser saboreado en pequeñas cantidades. Quiero animar a que consideren la lectura de un pasaje corto, tal
vez con su desayuno de la mañana o por la noche para
algunos para una conversación muy animada en la
mesa con la familia. Esta práctica también le ayudará
a tomar conciencia de cómo esta misma BUENAS
NOTICIAS se está desarrollando en nuestras propias
vidas.
A diferencia de cualquier otra lectura, cuando las
Escrituras se leen, Dios también habla. Qué Podamos
permitir que la Palabra de Dios pueda tener un amplio
espacio en nuestros días para que podamos vivir vidas
que se inspiren y tenga fuerza en la palabra de Dios.
Padre John
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 6
4:00 PM Mass
Kyle Choo-Mang
Arianna Torres
Aryelle Charles
Sunday, December 7
8:00 AM Mass
Anthony Tadeo
Tejan Sesay
Jordan Borrero
Sunday, December 7
10:00 AM Mass
Rafael Holguin
Cristina Alva
Crystal Reyes
Sunday, December 7
12 Noon Mass
Gabrielle Brown
Maria Nido
Vy Le
Sunday, December 7
(HOLY DAY VIGIL)
4:00 PM Mass
Anthony Tadeo
Vy Le
Mikayla Boone
Monday, December 8
(HOLY DAY)
8:30 AM Mass
Gabrielle Brown
Jeremy Tejada
Arianna Torres
Monday, December 8
(HOLY DAY)
12 Noon Mass
Gabrielle Hoang
Nicole Colon
Vy Le
Monday, December 8
(HOLY DAY)
7:00 PM Mass
Ines Rivera
Adolfo Orozco
Stephanie Euceda
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
10:00 Pdre Aniceto Higuita
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
6:30 Emilia Ditri 13th anniversary
8:30 Harry Haas 29th anniversary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
6:30
8:30 Thomas Amato
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
6:30
8:30 Anne Lewis
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
6:30
8:30 Brendan McQuillan
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
6:30
8:30 Ixchel Tamayo
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
8:30 Patrick Clarke 4th anniversary
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.Horas de oficina Rectoría
Lunes - Miércoles-Viernes
9:00 AM a 7:00 PM
Martes y Jueves 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cerrado 12:00-12:30p.m.
Sábado: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Domingos de 8:30 AM a 1:30 PM
Adoración del Santísimo
Los miercoles
- En la capilla
- Después de la misa a las
8:30 A.M. hasta 5:00P.M.
Misericordia !
Misericordia!
- Bendición a las 5:00 P.M.
Inscripción--Para inscribirse como miembro de
San Martín de Tours, Deben l hablar con un
sacerdote después de la misa a 215-535-2962.
Círculo de Oración--Cada jueves a las 7 PM se
reúne el grupo de oración en la iglesia.
ELIGIBILIDAD
Uno que necesita una carta de eligibilidad, tiene
que ser inscrito en la parroquia por lo menos
seis meses antes de pedirla.
REGISTRATIÓN
Les damos una
bienvenida a los
nuevos feligreses
a nuestra parroquia. Se puede
registrarse: después de la misa
domencial.
BAUTISMO
Deben hablar con un
sacerdote después de
la misa. Deberán
estar registrados y ser
miembros activos en
la parroquia por lo
menos 3 meses antes
del bautismo de su
hijo(a).
PADRINO
Es necesario ser
registrado en la
parroquia y ser
un católico práctico por lo menos 6 meses
antes de que
pueda recibir una
carta de elegibilidad.
HORAS DE TARJETAS
DE REGALOS
Lunes - Miércoles-Viernes
10:00 A.M.—6:30 P.M.
Martes y Jueves10 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Sábado 3:00 P.M.—5:30 P.M.
Domingo 9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
BODAS
Llame a un sacerdote para hacer una
cita tan pronto que
se hayan comprometido. Es necesario
que se reúnan con
un sacerdote para
obtener una fecha.
Se requieren 6 meses para hacer preparativos.
FUNERALES
Nuestro personal
de la rectoría
estará dispuesto
asistirles para
hacer los arreglos para la
misa. Favor de
pedir que el
director de la
funeraria nos
llame también.
QUINCEAÑERAS /
SWEET 16
Favor de comunicarse
con un padre por lo
menos con 6 meses
adelantado y antes de
que decida una fecha.
Pre-requisitos: Bautismo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación y hay que asistir
a un taller.
HOSPITALES
y ASILOS de
ANCIANOS
Para hacer cita
para hospitales,
casas o asilos
de ancianos
para personas
enfermas, favor
de comunicarse
con la rectoría.
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SPECIAL INTENTION PRAYER LIST
Eileen Andrews, Mary Ellen Atwell, Baby Kara, Sincera
Barba, Kristina Bauer, Mary Anna Beck, Howe Benner, Maggie Benner, Kathy Bertino, Donna Brown, Eileen Brown,
Patricia Burkart, Anita Burns, Eugene Burns, Mary Jo Callan,
Denise Calvy, Baby Patrick Carlettini, , Deborah Caruso,
Anna Cepparulo, Rose Marie Cushman, Carol Delmont,
Josephine DiRaddo, Frank Dougherty, John Dubek, Joe and
Linda Duffy, Joan Dungan, Arthur Dustman, John Dustman,
Adele Ehmann, Marie Evans, Kathleen Famigletti, Doris
Firth, Michael Foley, Jim Gerle, Angelina Gilorma, Nicole
Goodwin, Anthony Gross, Jim Haines, John Haines, Margie
Haines, Michael Haines, Audrey Harley, Joyce Harley, James
Harley, Lucille Hassett, Scott Heffert, Denise Helmuth, Aida
Hernandez, Thomas Hickey, Anne Hill, William Holden,
Shawn Horn, Tom Horn, Ashe Hosein, Evans Hosein &
Family, Joshua Hosein, Tara Hosein, Carolyn Humphries,
John & Linda Humphries, Mary Humphries, Gina Kahn,
Robert Knobbs, Frances Lawton, Nicole Leposki, Peter F.
Lyden, Baby William Daniel Maier, , Joseph McDermott,
Joe Mersheran, Jennifer McNamara, Rosemary Meehan,
Rusty Messiner, Fran Mitchell, Karen Morrissey, Kevin
Mills, Doris Olley, Paul W. Olley, Pat and Carmella Pace,
Christine Rajkowski, Cathy Ranaldi, Dennis Ranaldi, Pat
Reynolds, Diane Ricci, Joleen Robertson, Daniel Rohrbach
Jr., Carole Schepis, Julie Ann Seiler, Charles Senick, Joan
Shiffler, Hugh Simon, Sabrina Simpson, Gerry Sipps, Theresa Smith-Dingas, Tiyuana Smith, Bill Snow, Sharon Snow,
Judy Spinelli, Russell Stevenson, Delores Stevenson, Joseph
Taylor, Nelly Tuma, Jose R. Tuma, Virginia Tuma, Connie
Ulrich, Ulrich twins, Lisa Van Horn, Narciso Varela, Sharon
Walker, Georgia Wardlaw, Diane Wellington, Louise Wittman, Baby Madison Woltemate, Johnny Zachwieja
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MILITARY LIST
We remember all our Military Personal who are
serving our country. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Major Richard Alsdorf Jr. A.F. Stevielynn Brown,
Tex. Sgt. James T. Butterly, SSGT James Carey, Sr. Airman
Michelle Carey, A.F.Tech Sergeant Daniel Colon, PFC,
PRI. Robert Dooner, LC Luke Flanagan, Airman Richard P.
Kirk III , Major Thomas McAvoy, Lewis (Kip) Moore,
Corporal Sam Quintana, Marieeliana Russo, Chief Petty
Officer Jered Sasen U.S.N., Nicholas Serrato,
Staff Sgt. Andrew Sickel, SFC. Jose L. Vera, Jeffrey J.
Wallen, SSG Christopher Weber, SFC Matthew Weber
GOD BLESS
OUR UNITED STATES MILITARY!
PARKING FOR MASS
Only park in designated yellow lined parking spaces. Do
not park in the NO PARKING areas in case of an
emergency - vehicles would not be able to get in or out.
Thank you.
Por favor de estacionar su carro en los espacios
designados. Llegue temprano a misa para obtener una plaza de aparcamiento y favor de no
estacionar fuera de los espacios designados.
¡Gracias!
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ADVENT GATHERING FOR CHILDREN
(AGES FIVE AND UP)
DECEMBER 7, 2014
1:30 PM UNTIL 3:30 PM
in the SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
COST $5.00
Children will be viewing a movie and making their very own Advent Wreaths.
Refreshments will be served.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT ELEANOR HENWOOD IN THE GIFT SHOP
GIVING TREE
Please take a tag from our “giving tree” and purchase the suggested
gift for the less fortunate members of our parish and community.
Please place all UNWRAPPED gifts under the tree or bring to the
rectory office by Sunday, December 14, 2014. THANK YOU!
Celebrate Christmas with the Seminarians
This year, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is combining its annual Open
House and Christmas Concert events on Sunday, December 7. Tours of the Seminary begin at 1 pm with the last tour beginning at 3 pm. Seminarians will guide
visitors through the historic buildings to view sacred art, common areas and
Christmas crèches on display in the Ryan Memorial Library featuring dozens of
Nativity scenes from around the world. Refreshments are provided after the
tours. The Christmas concert begins at 4 pm and will feature the musicians and
choir of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The entire day is free and open to the
public. For more information: www.scs.edu
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who donated turkeys for Thanksgiving. Also,
thank you to all the children in Saint Martin of Tours School who
donated food. A special thanks to Collins Family Shop Rite at
Oxford & Levick who donated Thanksgiving meals to ten needy
families in in our parish.
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Our students, faculty and staff,
parents and families extend
Thanksgiving greetings to our
priests and parishioners during this
time when we count our blessings
and thank God for His many gifts to each of us! Enjoy the holiday!
Teachers Go To School, Too!
The faculties and administrators of all 15 Independence Mission Schools
gathered in St. Martin of Tours’ gym on Friday, November 14 for a
Professional Development Day. After a Welcome address from Mr.
Aldo Cavalli, President of the IMS Schools,
and Mary Elizabeth Muir, the Chief
Academic Officer, the teachers “got down
to business,” in turn listening to the keynote
speaker, Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM speak about the ABC’s of
Catholic Identity and then sharing ideas at the various grade
levels. After lunch, several of the schools held a faculty meeting
while others attended break-out sessions to assist them with making the best use of test scores
and technology.
Save the Date!
SMT School will hold its Second Designer Bag Bingo on
Friday, March 20, 2015 in the school gym!
Info will be published in future bulletins – Watch for it!
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