Time—
—February 15, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses for the Week
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015
4:30 VIGIL SPN For All Husbands and Wives
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
For All Parishioners
9:30 AM SS
+Franciszek & Josefa Plocha
by Joanne & Leon Plocha
11:00 AM SPN
+Carl Petersen
by Laura Drake
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015
7:30 AM SS
+Mr. & Mrs. Louis Zeija
by nephew Raymond Uszacki
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
7:30 AM SS
+Alexander & Josephine Metkowski
by daughter Renette
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday
7:30 AM SS
+John & Esther Naulty & son Joseph
by Henry & Kathleen Cieplinski
7:00 AM SPN +Kay Smith
by Lynda Eckes
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
7:30 AM SPN +Carl Petersen
by Renette Metkowski
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
7:30AM SPN +Mary Jane Hunt
by Lynda Eckes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
+Mame Horan
by a Friend
4:30 VIGIL SPN +Carl Petersen
by Ann & Joe Purul
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015
8:00 AM SPN
For All Parishioners
9:30 AM SS
+Zigmund Plocha
by Gene & Kamila Gabbard
+Marie T. Warner
11:00 AM SPN
by Jack Brown
Please Pray For The Deceased
Especially Daniel Wysoczanski, Mary Anne Mitcheli,
Rosemary Flannery, Sr. Jane Ann Molinaro, IHM, and
All Deceased Members of the Parish.
Please Pray For The Sick
Especially Eleanor Napierkowski, Joseph Suarez, Ikey, Robert
Levi, Francis Casper, Joe L., Pat Grosso, Tom Boyle, Jennifer,
Stella Barczak, Katherine Chavis, Mary Mazur, Tina Marchitelli,
Kim W., Dorothea Hatt, Jessica Paley, Dianne Kane, Mary Huet,
Joe Prusinowski, Kathy Brinn, Sandra Kelly, Paul Scheb, Lillian
Drozdowski, Fran Chupka, Linda Lessor, George Shelton, Jessica,
Dolores Heffron, Evelyne Norris, John Pracilio, Carolyn & Richard
McLeer, Baby Isabella Grace, Renette Metkowski, Steven Stanton,
Tina, Peggy R. Diana, Elizabeth Steel, Margaret Dailey, Marie
Walton, Joey Oliver, Joseph Gaudioso, George Stuski & all Sick
Parishioners.
Please pray for an end to abortion.
EJOY SOME QUIET TIME WITH THE LORD!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Philip eri Church
Every Friday:
Every Saturday:
2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Benediction—9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary Lamps
The Sanctuary Candle is burning in the Main Church for:
“Maria D’Orsaneo”
The Sanctuary Candle is burning in the St. John Neumann
Chapel for:
“All Married Couples”
Ash Wednesday is February 18
Masses:
7:30 a.m.—SS
7:00 p.m.—SPN
FAST A ABSTINENCE
AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT
2015
The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and
older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015, on all the Fridays of Lent and Good
Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older,
up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to
fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash
Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals
on those days are to be light.
All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate
at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate
frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual
reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to
participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
especially recommended.
All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl
which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.
Ministry Schedule
LECTORS THIS WEEK 2/14-15
Saturday
4:30 Vigil
Sunday
8:00 AM Mark & Monique Coval
9:30 AM Tillie Garczynski
11:00 AM Amy Iacoi
ASH WEDNESDAY 2/18/15
7:00 PM
Mark & Monique Coval
LECTORS NEXT WEEK 2/21-22
Saturday
4:30 Vigil Tracey Conway
Sunday
8:00 AM Mark & Monique Coval
9:30 AM Renette Metkowsksi
11:00 AM Jeff Omana
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS THIS WEEK 2/14-15
Saturday
4:30 Vigil Teresa Karvell
Madeline Eells
Sunday
11:00 AM Jane Lamb
Peter Lamb
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS NEXT WEEK 2/21-22
Saturday
4:30 Vigil Theresa Burke
Amy Rivera
Sunday
11:00 AM Jack Ryan
Carol Petersen
Readings for Next Weekend
February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
Reading I
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Responsorial Psalm
Collections
Februry 8, 2015
Regular Collection
Regular Collection 2.9.2014
$3,550.00
$3,041.00
Thank you very much for your generosity
throughout the year.
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+Deceased Members of Kupiec & Heys Family.
+Jennie & Joseph Dabovich of. son John.
+Jennie & Joseph Dabovich of. daughter Maryann.
+Frank Karvell of. Wife.
+Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zalewski of. Daughter.
+Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nevaline of. Niece.
+Frank & Leon Morris of. Niece.
+Joseph Zalewski of. Sister.
+Henry & Jean Cieplinski & Edward & Anna Donnelly
of. Henry & Kathleen Cieplinski.
+Kasprzak & Konwerski & Kezlaw Family of. Family.
+Alfreda & Zygmunt Plocha of. Joanne & Leon Plocha.
+Frances & Henry Jaworski of. Joanne & Leon Plocha.
+Bernard Barczak, Sr. of. wife Stella & Family.
+Barbara Uszacki of. husband Raymond.
+Irene & James Krouse of. Daughter & Family.
+Anthony & Genevieve Portella of. Daughter Jeanie &
son Gregory
+Vincent Libucki of. Wife & Children.
+Marissa Evers of. Jeanie Libucki.
+Joseph Pratt of. Jeanie Libucki.
+Mary Parker of. Jeanie Libucki.
+Donna Portella of. sister-in-law Jeanie Libucki.
Health & Blessing for Renette Metkowski
of. Jeanie Libucki & Gregory Portella.
Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11
Reading II
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Gospel
Mark 1:40-45
Read the passages online @
http://usccb.org/bible/bookshttp://usccb.org/bible/books-ofof-thethebible/index.cfm
Prepare for the World Meeting of Families!
Prepare for the World Meeting of Families by attending
local preparation events designed to prepare our minds and
hearts for this once-in-a-lifetime event. A running list of
local WMOF preparation events can be
found at phillyevang.org/wmof.
Baptisms
CONGRATULATIONS
Ellama Mary Kistler
Giavanna Josie Kistler
Madison Grace Moluf
who were baptized at
St. Philip Neri Parish
on February 8, 2015
Let us pray that Ellama Mary, Giavanna Josie,
and Madison Grace and their parents, John &
Mark Kistler and Matt & Debbie Moluf, will
remain strong in their faith.
POPE FRACIS QUOTE:
"Never end a single day without being at peace
with each other. This is the secret in order to
preserve love."
- Pope Francis
Parish Events Calendar
ANNIVERSARY MASS
175th Anniversary of
St. Philip Neri Parish
April 19, 2015, 11:00 AM
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput
O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Main Celebrant
All are invited
to a reception following Mass
2015
Monday, February 16
Baptism Class
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday
Masses: 7:30 a.m.—
a.m.—ss 7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Friday, February 20
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
2:00 p.m.—
p.m.—7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—-spn
Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Tuesday, February 24
First Reconciliation
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Sunday, March 1
Confirmation
11:00 a.m. Mass—
Mass—spn
Thursday, March 5
Finance Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.—
p.m.—spn
Saturday, March 7
Man Up Philly
St. Joseph’s University
THIS WEEK (February 14-15)
Special Valentine CAM—4:30 Vigil
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
NEXT WEEK (February 21-22)
4:30 Vigil - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday, April19
175 Anniversary Mass
Archbishop Charles Chaput
celebrant
11:00 a.m. Mass—
Mass—spn
Pastor’s Letter
Dear Parishioners,
February 14 we celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. There are
a number of saints who had this name. The etymological root of
the name comes from the Latin for valens meaning strength or
courage. The most popular Saint Valentine was believed to have
been a bishop who was martyred under the persecution of the
Roman Emperor Claudius II. There is a church named for him at
Rome. After the Second Vatican Council a number of lesser
known saints were removed from the liturgical calendar. They are
still saints and we ask them to pray for us and our intentions.
How Saint Valentine became associated with romantic love,
boxes of candy and flowers is an interesting story. Since the
feast day is in the middle of February people started to think
about springtime and associated Saint Valentine’s Day with
spring. This was referenced in letters written in the High Middle
Ages that related birds mating and new life which came with
Spring to the feast day of Saint Valentine.
May we too be thankful for the gift of new life. May we thank
God for the gift of life and love that we received from our mother
and father. In this our 175th year as a community of faith in
Queen Village may we celebrate the gift of New Life in Christ.
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day everyone.
Father Oliver
FIRST RECOCILIATIO
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Pray for our children who will receive First
Holy Communion this year.
All are invited to the Service.
Make your Easter preparation now.
Some of the parishioners who attended
“Man Up Philly” last year.
MANUP PHILLY
is coming March 7, 2015
Faith, Fatherhood & Family
St. Joseph’s University
Hagan Arena
Philadelphia, PA
Visit: ManUpPhilly.com
For More information and To Register
PILGRIM STATUE OF SCOURGED CHRIST
St. Paul Parish cordially invites you to visit their
church during Lent of this year to view the pilgrim
Statue of the Scourged Christ. This compelling lifesized Statue has mass appeal, drawing thousands of
visitors to gaze upon its graphic representation of the
suffering of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Call for exact
times and dates 215-923-0355.
2015 Sacramental Dates
CONSULTATION OF THE CLERGY
AND FAITHFUL
2015 SYNOD OF BISHOPS
In recent 2014 Synod of Bishops in Rome met to discuss the topic, The Pastoral Challenges of the Family
in the Context of Evangelization, and issued a final
document called the Relatio Synodi. This final document is the preparatory document or the Lineamenta
for the next Synod of Bishops in Rome. This Synod
will take place from October 4 to 25, 2015, with the
topic, The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the
Church and Contemporary World. Once again, as
with the most recent Synod of Bishops, the Office of
the Synod of Bishops invites a process of broad consultation among every component of the local Church,
including academic institutions, organizations, lay
movements and other ecclesial associations.
The principal document for this broad consultation is
Relatio Synodi or the Lineamenta which can be found
in English in its complete form on the Vatican Website, http://www.vatican.va. The consultation requires
a thoughtful reading and reflection on this document
and a response to questions that accompany it.
These questions, (copies available at entrance to
church) are arranged according to the outline of the
document and are preceded in some instances by a
summary of its principal points. Responses to these
questions are to be returned by Monday, March 9,
2015 to [email protected]. or mail
to the address on the hard copies. You can respond
online
by visiting http://archphila.org/synod2015/
synod2015.php.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, March 1
at 11:00 a.m. Mass
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. Mass
Sign up for free daily reflections throughout
Lent at:
LentenReflections.com
St. Philip Neri Parish
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
February 18, 2015 7:30 AM St. Stanislaus Church
7:00 PM St. Philip Neri Church
FIRST RECONCILIATION & PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday, February 24— 7:00 PM St. Philip Neri Church
Service open to all.
LENTEN WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday thru Wednesday—7:30 AM St. Stanislaus Church
Thursday & Friday 7:30 AM,
Saturday—8:00 AM St. Philip Neri Church
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION
Saturday Mornings— 8:30 AM—9:30 AM
St. Philip Neri Church
FRIDAY ADORATION
Each Friday of Lent starting at 2:00 PM until
Stations of the Cross—St. Philip Neri Church
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday Evenings—7:00 PM
St. Philip Neri Church
POLISH LENTEN SERVICE (Gorzkie Zale)
Sunday Mornings— 9:00 AM
St. Stanislaus Church
JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE
The Readings at Mass come alive with a desire to
deepen one’s faith with this encounter!
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM
St. Philip Neri Church
Date to be announced.
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Watch for extra times.
A sign will be up before Masses at the entrance to Church.
MEN’S SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
March 7, 2015 St. Joseph University’s Hagan Arena
visit http://manupphilly.com/
RETREAT
St. Philip Neri Church
218 Queen Street
St. Stanislaus Church
242 Fitzwater Street
Adam Dickerson on “Family & Faith”
Presentation March 14 at 10 AM and March 15 at 12:30 PM
Come early for Mass & Confession
Watch the bulletin & website for details.