Saints Agatha and James Parish Welcomes You February 1, 2015 Parish Office 3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM 267-787-5000 / Fax: 215-386-5899 Website: www.saintsaj.org E-mail: [email protected] Sodalitium Christianae Vitae Rev. Carlos Keen, Parochial Administrator [email protected], 267-787-5000 #2 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sodalit Community House 3728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Members of SCV in residence: Mr. Ricardo Simmonds, Director, Penn Newman Mr. Javier de la Flor, Director of Communications Mr. Michael Gokie, Director, Drexel Newman Finance Ministries Kathleen Chovanes, Director of Development [email protected]; 267-787-5000 #5 Matthew Smith, Business Manager [email protected] Operational and Office Ministries Joseph Lamb, Director of Operations [email protected]; 215-513-6327 Carole Tokarczyk, Office Manager [email protected]; 267-787-5000 #1 Parish Ministries Doug Brintnall, Director [email protected]; 267-228-2559 Drexel Newman Ministry 3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Website: www.Drexel.edu/NewmanCenter Email: [email protected] Drexel Newman Office, 3rd Floor, Rm 310 Paul Peck PSR Building 33rd & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-901-3420 / Fax: 215-386-5899 [email protected] [email protected] Penn Newman Ministry 3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 267-787-5000 #3 / Fax: 215-386-5899 Website: www.newman.upenn.edu E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Weekend Mass Schedule The following weekend Masses are celebrated in the Church Building at 38th & Chestnut Streets: Sunday Masses: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM, and 9:00PM. Sacrament of Reconciliation: In Church thirty (30) minutes before each Sunday Mass. Weekday Mass Schedule The following weekday Masses are celebrated in the St. Bede Chapel in the Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut Street: Monday - Friday: 12:05 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, 33rd and Arch Streets, Rm 311, is open when the Paul Peck PSR Building is open. The Church of St. Agatha – St. James A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR This Week at St. Agatha – St. James From Fr. Carlos: Noteworthy February Days Presentation of the Lord: Candlemass, Monday, Feb. 2: This feast day has a long and interesting history in the Church. At the end of the 4th century, a woman named Etheria made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Her journal, discovered in 1887, gives an unprecedented glimpse of liturgical life there. Among the celebrations she describes are the Epiphany (January 6), the observance of Christ’s birth, and the gala procession in honor of His Presentation in the Temple 40 days later —then, February 15. Saturday, January 31 8:30AM Mass Intentions of SS AJ Faith Community Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1 9:30AM Mass In Memory of Rose and Joseph Candeloro and Maryann DeMarco 11:30AM Mass In Memory of Vincente Senetore, Sr. 5:30PM Mass Intentions of the Dabney Family 9:00PM Mass Monday, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord One Daily Mass 12:05PM Newman Center Monday-Friday 6:30PM Chapel Rosary/Vespers M.T, W, Th, and F Tuesday, February 3 12:05PM Mass Blessing of Throats during Mass Wednesday, February 4 12:05PM Mass In Memory of Joseph Dong Thursday, February 5 12:05PM Mass Intentions of Dong Han (Albert) Kim Friday, February 6 12:05PM Mass Intentions of Dong Han (Albert) Kim Saturday, February 7 8:30AM Mass Intentions of SS AJ Faith Community Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8 9:30AM Sunday Mass Fr. Carlos 11:30AM Sunday Mass Fr. George 5:30PM Sunday Mass Fr. Carlos 9:00PM Sunday Mass Fr. Carlos The observance spread throughout the Western Church in the 5th and 6th centuries. With Jesus’ birth celebrated on Dec. 25, the Presentation was Feb. 2, 40 days after Christmas and Pope Sergius I (687-701) instituted the candlelight procession. At the end of the 8th century, the blessing and distribution of candles became part of the celebration, hence the popular name Candlemass, a day of hope and light on which we honor the Lord as the Light of the World. All are welcome to bring candles to be blessed to the Noon Mass on Feb. 2. Blessing of Throats: In observance and honor of the Feast of St. Blaise on February 3, we will be blessing throats at the Noon Mass on Tuesday. Although little is actually known about St. Blaise, he is a saint who enjoys a familiar and widespread devotion. For many decades, US Catholics have sought the annual St. Blaise blessing for their throats. According to the legendary Acts of St. Blaise, written years after his death, Blaise was a good bishop, working hard to encourage the spiritual and physical health of his people. As legend has it, a mother came to him with her young son who had a fish bone lodged in his throat. At Blaise’s command, the child was able to cough up the bone. Despite the Edict of Toleration (311) granting freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, persecution was widespread in Armenia. Blaise was arrested, taken to prison where he refused to sacrifice to pagan idols. St. Blaise was tortured and martyred in Sebastea, Armenia in 316. Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty Minutes before each Sunday Mass Food Outreach to the Hungry: Help serve food to the homeless on Mondays and/or Wednesdays in the Church Hall, 5:45-7:15PM. Enter at rear of Church from parking lot. Info: Tim at 908-358-9473 or [email protected]. Ash Wednesday, February 18: Although not a Holy Day of Wednesday Evening Candlelight Adoration and Mass: Join us Wednesdays for Adoration at 9:00PM and Mass at 9:30PM in Church. Everyone is welcome! Obligation, many people like to begin the Lenten season by attending Mass or a Prayer Service and receiving ashes. 7:30AM Prayer Service in Church 12:05PM Mass in Church 5:15PM Mass in Church There also will be two evening Prayer Services, one on the Penn campus and one on the Drexel campus. See websites. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses and Prayer Services. Weekday Rosary/Vespers: In the Newman Center Chapel at 6:30PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please join us! Meditation Prayer Group: This ecumenical group meets Wednesdays 6-7:00PM in the Newman Center. Learn to pray in the Christian contemplative tradition. Contact Tom at [email protected] or 484-995-4046. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 1 Explanation Point: Jesus taught with authority and acted with power. Application Point: This week, imitate Jesus: speak with authority and confront evil. Hear Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of the Gospel: Where? Come to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia. Why? To hear excerpts from The Joy of the Gospel. Expert panels will discuss and explain the “New Evangelization” and especially how families can put Pope Francis’ words into action. When? Saturdays: February 7 and 14 after the 5:15PM Saturday Mass. To Register/for more info E-mail [email protected] giving your name and phone number. Or call Sister Sophie ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS Sunday, February 1 Masses in Church at 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5:30PM, 9:00PM Weekday Daily Mass at 12:05PM in Chapel Saturday Daily Mass at 8:30AM in Chapel St. Bede Chapel, Upper Level, Newman Center 1 186 Saints Agatha and James The Church of St. Agatha – St. James World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 Prayer Yondura, SSJ, at 215-424-1300 or Michael Campbell at 215407-7402 with any questions. Free will offering to be accepted. God and Father of us all, in Jesus, Your Son and our Savior, You have made us Your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. Interested in the Traditional Latin Mass? At Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 615 Spruce Street on Sundays at 12:00 Noon. For more info about the Traditional Latin Mass, visit www.latinmassphila.org or call Lucia Shen 215-222-5757. May Your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. Catholic Forum: We meet each Sunday morning after the 9:30AM Mass. Join us in the Newman Center, lower level, and share fellowship and reflect on the readings of Sunday's Mass. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of Your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek Your truth and live in Your love. Circle of St. Bede: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 8AM, Newman Center, lower level. “Padre Pio and the World Today.” Readings from Padre Pio: the True Story, C. Bernard Ruffin. 1982. Led by Dr. Tom Connolly. Please join us for interesting discussions. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pray for us! Parish Pay: Support your Parish by using Parish Pay! Write [email protected] for Parish Pay information! For more info about World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia visit: www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/register Sunday Offertory Report: Week of January 18, 2015 Thank you for supporting Saints Agatha and James! Total Collection Envelopes $1531 DREXEL NEWMAN MINISTRY Drexel Connections: There is a new schedule of Connections meetings for the winter term. All Drexel students are welcome to join! For the January Connections schedule, write to [email protected]. Visit the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, Rm. 311, 33rd & Arch Sts., Paul Peck PSR Bldg. [email protected] PENN NEWMAN MINISTRY $80 Loose $850 Electronic $601 No. of Electronic Donations Spiritual Mentoring/Direction: Meet one-on-one with a professional minister. Several mentors are available to students. See www.newman.upenn.edu. 18 ALL PENN STUDENTS Pre-Cana Retreat: This Pre-Cana Retreat is designed to help couples achieve life-long joy-filled marriages. Prior to the PreCana Retreat, you and your future spouse complete an inventory of questions called FOCCUS to identify topics to discuss with the help of a certified FOCCUS facilitator. These entail 1-3 hours of facilitated meetings between you and your future spouse to review the results of the FOCCUS inventory. These meetings can be scheduled after the first day of the PreCana Retreat which consists of two full Saturdays about a month apart. Spaces are limited. On the two retreat days, married couples lead sessions on key issues for married life, ranging from managing finances jointly to understanding marriage as a Sacrament. The Pre-Cana Retreat should occur about six months before your wedding. Next Retreat: Saturday, February 28 (9:30AM - 4:30PM) and March 21, 2015 (10:00AM 6:00PM, including Mass and a special blessing for couples). It is held at the Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut Street. Lunch is provided; all-inclusive cost is $235 @ couple. Email Emily at [email protected] to reserve a place or call 267.787.5000. Get Connected! Register on Flocknote for info on Newman activities www.flocknote.com/pennnewman PENN GRADUATE STUDENTS Connections: A weekly small-group program featuring social opportunities, discussion on how faith impacts our lives and prayer. Email Fr. Carlos for more info. PENN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Penn Awakening Retreat #1! All Penn undergrads are invited to this new student-led retreat program, a great opportunity to build community and go deeper in faith. February 20-22, 2015. Register by Feb. 3 at www.newman.upenn.edu. Newman Night: Recent comments by Pope Francis have led to renewed conversation about the Church’s relationship with people who identify as LGBT. All are welcome to join us for a great discussion on Thurs., Feb. 5, 7:00PM, Newman Center. Planning a Wedding? Call 267-787-5000. Interested in Joining the Parish? 267-787-5000 or [email protected]. Alternative Spring Break: The trip includes serving the homeless in Denver followed by a pilgrimage from Taos to the Santuario de Chimayo in New Mexico. Contact Mari-Ana Narbon ([email protected]). Catholic Relief Services Collection: Thank you for your donations last Sunday to this Archdiocesan collection which helps the poor at home and around the world. Connections: A weekly small-group program featuring Newman Thursday Dinners 6:00PM: $5 dinners are each week on Thursday in the Newman Center, lower level. Drexel, Penn & USci students welcome! social opportunities, discussion on how faith impacts our lives and prayer. Email Jeff Klein. 2 186 Saints Agatha and James APARTMENTS@PENN, INC. 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