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SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
MAILING ADDRESS: 5600 JACKSON STREET, PHILA., PA 19124
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 5560 HARBISON AVE., PHILA., PA 19124
RECTORY: 215-831-1224 FAX: 215-831-0467
WEBSITE: www.stbartsparish.net
“COME AND SEE
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BEAUTIFUL FOR GOD”
Feast of the Holy Family - December 28, 2014
Saint Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Mission Statement
The community of Saint Bartholomew, graced in spirit by our baptism, invites all to worship and glorify God by attendance at
Mass and sharing in the Holy Eucharist. We are committed to teach the Good News of Salvation and to serve all. Under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit may we so advance in holiness that all God’s children will want to come and see for themselves the
wonders of His merciful love.
MEMORIAL SOCIETY
Donations received in memory of
MARIE Mc SHANE
BY ROBERT T. Mc SHANE
December 28th —January 3rd
SUNDAY
8:00 AM
1:00 AM
5:00 PM
- Saint Bartholomew’s Parishioners
-
8:00 AM
- James McMenamin
SANCTUARY CANDLES
for the month of
DECEMBER, 2014
MONDAY
Req. Walsh Family
TUESDAY
8:00 AM
- Dorothy McNamee (4th Anniversary)
Req. Alice Grabowski
WEDNESDAY
- Michael P. Joyce
8:00 AM
Req. McCutcheon Family
VIGIL - NEW YEAR’S EVE
4:00 PM
THURSDAY
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
MASS AT
8:00 AM and 11:00 AM ONLY
FRIDAY
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
- COMMUNION PRAYER SERVICE
SATURDAY
- NO MORNING MASS
Intentions to Saint Peregrine
for a Cure of Cancer
CANCER AND HIV/AIDS MASS
Every Saturday at 4:00PM the Mass intention is for
people with Cancer and HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.
The novena prayer to Saint Peregrine, patron of those
afflicted with Cancer and HIV/AIDS is prayed during
the Mass.
Also, a general blessing with the relic of Saint Peregrine
is done after the novena prayer. The opportunity for
veneration of the relic takes place after the Mass.
ALL ARE WELCOME !
Blessed Mother’s side was
donated in memory of
LAURA & MICHAEL
ZBYRIT
BY DAUGHTER LORRAINE
AND HUSBAND
Sacred Heart’s side was donated
in memory of
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE KEARNS
AND KELLEY FAMILIES
By ELAINE KELLEY
ALTAR BREADS & WINE
For the week of Dec. 28, 2014
In Remembrance of
TOM McATEER
BY JOAN
“Are we moved by the suffering of those without
shelter? Do we seek to alleviate the fear, confusion and
panic that women facing unexpected pregnancies may be
experiencing? Do our hearts ache for elderly patients in
nursing homes who feel abandoned and unwanted,
having no one to visit them?
Our mission is to show each person the love of Christ.
As uniquely created individuals, we each have unique
gifts which we are called to use to share Christ’s love.”
~~Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman,
USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, 2014 Respect
Life Month Statement
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:22-40
The Gospel reading begins with the simple scene of a devout Jewish family obeying the
Law. The holy man Simeon then meets them and says that this child will fulfill the hopes
of Israel. Not only that, he will be a “revealing light to the Gentiles.” One of Luke’s
dominant themes is salvation for everyone, Gentiles as well as Jews. This simple and
strong description of the Holy Family concludes with their return home to ordinary daily
life in a small village.
WEEK OF
12/29-1/04/ 2015
Monday
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament –after 8AM MASS
Wednesday
VIGIL MASS - 4:00PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH -8PM to 2AM McMahon Hall
Thursday
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
8:00AM AND 11:00AM MASSES
Saturday
Reconciliation - 3:00PM to 3:45PM
AA - 7:00PM Rectory Porch
Sunday 1/04/15
Rosary said after the 8AM MASS
Reconciliation Before 8 & 11AM MASSES
HOSPITALITY AFTER 8 & 11AM Masses
RCIA 9:15AM -- - - AA - 1:00PM Rectory Porch
Pray for the Sick
Remember in your thoughts and prayers the sick of our parish, in
particular for: BRYAN ANDERSON, CURT ARNOLD,
CLAIRE BANNISTER, ROSA BARREIRO, TOM BAYER, JR.,
JOE BAYER, JR., CASEY BERRY, DENISE BLANGO,
MILDRED BOGUCKI, LINDA BURNS, JEANIE CANTZ ,
JOSEPH CARMICHAEL, FRANCIS CONVERY, STACEY COYLE,
THOMAS DOOLEY, GEORGE FENZIL, JIM FLAGG, LINDA FLOOD,
MARYANNE FOLEY, EMILY LOUISE GAGGIANO,
HENRY GALANTI, JR., LUCI GALLAGHER, CINDY GARBECKI,
CAROLE GILLESPIE, CHRISTOPHER GIMBEL, TONY GONZALES,
NICOLE GOODWIN, COURTNEY GROSS, NANCY GOTWALD,
SUSAN GREENLEY, JOAN GRYCEWICZ, MARY HAMILL,
BILL HANEY, BABY PAIGE HANKINS, ANGELA HEAVEY,
MARY HEAVEY, JOSEPH HEAVEY, JOHN IOVINE,
HELENE JACOBSON, CRYSTAL JIMENEZ, MARTIN JOYCE,
HOLLIS-KEIFFER FAMILY, WILLIAM K., THERESA KUBULNICKY,
THERESA LACOFF, DAVID LYNCH, MEGHAN MANNS,
EDWARD NEWMAN, JULIANNA OWENS, EMILY PALKO,
QUINN PATILLA, PARKER FAMILY, VIRGINIA QUILLEN, LILLY
ROAT, BRIAN & LISA SCHAEFFER, MICHAEL SCHATZLE,
AMELIA AND ALLAN SECILOWSKI, SHEILA SHERIDAN,
JAMES SNYDER, LINDA STINE, MYRLE SULLIVAN,
MARGARET TAYLOR, PATRICIA TOLANE, WILLIAM UBIL,
RAMONA VEGA & FAMILY, MAGGIE WANNI, TRACY WHITE,
MARQUES WILCOX, BILL WILSON, AND JIM WILSON
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Please keep in your prayers the souls of all the faithful departed.
To the
Saint Bartholomew Family:
Food For The Poor wishes to
thank you for the
welcome you extended
to Father Palazzolo on
our recent visit to your parish.
On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters
of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you
for having shared in their lives. They, and you, are
blessed by your generosity.
In Christ,
The Food For The Poor Family
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The Rectory Office will close
on Christmas Eve at 2:00PM
and will re-open on
Monday the 29th
of December, at 8:00AM.
We will also close on New Years Eve at noontime
and re-open on Monday the 5th
of January, at 8:00AM.
MAUREEN CUNNINGHAM
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD.
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SAVE THE DATE.
WHAT DATE?
A FAMILY BLESSING
“We bless your name, O Lord,
for sending your own incarnate Son
to become part of a family,
so that as he lived its life,
he would experience its worries
and its joys.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 31ST
St. Bartholomew’s Parish is
hosting the bash.
A New Year’s Eve Bash.
Food, Fun, Dancing, games
and Andy the DJ.
Champagne Toast!
Breakfast.
Dress to Impress!!
COST: $35 each or $60 for a couple
MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND
McMahon Hall 8PM to 2AM.
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We ask you, Lord,
to protect and watch over our family,
so that in the strength of your grace
its members may enjoy prosperity,
possess the priceless gift of your peace,
and, as the Church alive in the home,
bear witness in this world to your glory.”
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The World Meeting of Families which will take
place in Philadelphia in September 2015 provides
us with an opportunity to reflect on God’s Vision
of Family Life which has been entrusted to the
Church. The theme for the World Meeting of
Families is “Love Is Our Mission - The Family
Fully Alive.” It is by allowing God to love us and
Host families are needed for several international in return, our loving God and one another, that we
students who would like to attend Archbishop Ryan will be fully alive. This vision of love is the love
High School for the upcoming semester. These F-1 that families are called to teach, share and
visa students speak English, have medical
communicate.
insurance, and have their own pocket money for
personal expenses. Host families provide room
For more information regarding the World Meetand board and receive
ing of Families in Philadelphia, next September,
a generous, monthly hosting stipend.
please visit www.WorldMeeting2015.org. An
If you have room in your heart and your home for online retail store,, featuring t-shirts, hats, pins and
one of our students, or for more information,
other small mementos, is also open and can be
please contact Lydia Colarusso of
accessed at http://wmof.myshopify.com/.
Nacel Open Door at
610-428-7824.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
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RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Author Unknown
Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh and clean
as possible.
Now cut each month into twenty-eight,
thirty, or thirty-one different parts,
but don’t make up the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these
ingredients:
Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.
Add to each day one part of hope,
Faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer, one part
Meditation, and one good deed.
Season the whole with a dash of good
spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cup of good humor.
Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
And serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.
You’re bound to have a happy new year!
Happenings at St. Bartholomew
Dec. 28th
Dec. 31st
Hospitality for the
Feast of the Holy Family
after the 8 & 11AM Masses
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Vigil Mass 4PM
New Year’s Eve Bash
8PM to 2AM in McMahon Hall
COST: $35 each or $60 for a couple
FEAST OF MARY,
MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1ST
8:00AM AND
11:00AM MASSES
ONLY
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ST. HUBERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
VENDORS NEEDED
St. Hubert’s HS will be
hosting an
Indoor Flea Market on
Saturday, January 10, 2015.
Time will be from 8:30AM to
1:00PM.
Spaces are $25.00.
New and used item vendors
welcome!
For more information email
[email protected] or call
215-624-6840 ext. 243.
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Saint Martin of Tours is having Designer Bag
Bingo on Friday, March 20, 2015. Doors open at
6pm. Games start at 7pm. Cost is $30 per person.
Must be 21. For information contact Sue Kedra
at 215-535-2962 x 420.
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John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School
is hosting a Financial Aid Night on
January 29th from 6 to 8PM.
For more information, please contact
Jessica Barlow at 215-563-8930 ext. 252.
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PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO AWAIT
JOB OPPORTUNITIY
THE RETURN OF A MEMBER OF THE
The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed
ARMED FORCES
God of all goodness, look with love on those who Trinity (3501 Solly Ave., Phila., PA 19136)
wait for the safe return of their loved ones who serving in a variety of ministries in depressed
areas has a full-time, benefits-eligible Office
serve in the armed forces of their country. In
Administrator position open.
faith and hope we turn to you for comfort. Grant High School diploma, experience in office/project
that we may trust in your mercy and send an
management, computer skills, ability to multi-task,
angel to sustain us as we await their safe
prioritize, and work in a team environment with
return. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
fluency in Spanish.
Visit www.msbt.org for more info.
Send resume to: [email protected] or
O GOD YOU ARE PEACE.
Call the HR Director at 215-335-7576.
LET US LIVE OUR LIVES IN PEACE.
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BRING US INTO YOUR PEACE.
REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN
UNTO YOU BE HONOR AND GLORY.
YOUR MARRIAGE!
AMEN
The
Retrouvaille
Marriage Program offers help for
———————————————————struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of
PRE-CANA
couples have successfully saved their marriages by
Engaged couples planning a church
attend a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post
wedding in 2015 are reminded that the
sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a
parish Pre-Cana program at Christ the
social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a
King parish is scheduled for Friday
way to rediscover and rekindle the loving
evening, 1/30/15 and Saturday,
relationship in your marriage. The next program
1/31/15, at Christ the King Convent
begins on the weekend of February 13-15
which is located at 3205 Chesterfield Road, 19114.
at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For
Please contact Rich Green for information or
more information, or to register for our upcoming
registration at [email protected].
weekend, visit our web site at:
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Saint Basil Academy is selling gift certificates to 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly
their 2015 Summer Enrichment and Fun camp.
confidential.
Enrichment camps are open to girls currently in
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6th-8th grade. Fun camps are open to girls and
boys currently in 4th-8th grade. Please visit
www.stbasilacademy.org or call 215-885-3771
X 13 for more information.
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