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MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Parish Offices 610-265-4178
Parish E-Mail [email protected]
Parish Website www.mdpparish.com
“Worhip God above all things,
and then go out and make disciples for the Lord!
Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1640
PARISH DIRECTORY
CLERGY
Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Ed. D. - Pastor
Rev. Charles E. Gormley - Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. Joseph W. Murray - In Residence
Pastor Emeritus, St. Stanislaus
Deacon Mark H. Dillon - Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Addisalem Mekonnen—Transitional Deacon
PASTORAL STAFF
Sister Veronica Gross, R.S.M.Director of Parish Services
[email protected]
Mr. Bill Mentz -Director of Music
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs. Marianne Houston - Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Susan Dugary - Executive Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Carol Murray - Parish Secretary
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - Noon
Saturday:
9:00 AM - Noon
Sunday :
Closed
MOTHER TERESA REGIONAL SCHOOL
Mr. Jack Bellantoni - Principal
[email protected]
Mrs. Jackie Caton - Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Vickie Walsh - Business Manager
[email protected]
OFFICE FOR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Miss Lauren Joyce - Director
[email protected]
Mrs. Simone Angelucci, O.P. - Secretary
[email protected]
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Please visit our Parish website for complete Contact information at
www.mdpparish.com
Altar Society
Knights of Columbus
Bereavement Ministry
Legion of Mary
Boy Scouts
Marriage Preparation Program
Care Ministers
MDP Seniors
Carnival
New Beginnings
Charismatic Prayer Group
Music for Weddings and Funerals
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Parish Hospitality Committee
Choir and Cantors
Parish Nurse Ministry
Contemporary Guitar Group
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
Persons with Disabilities
CYO Athletic Association
Respect Life Group
Eucharistic Adoration
Scrip Program
Girl Scouts
Transportation Ministry
Greeters
Women’s Walk
Home & School Association
Youth Group
Intercessory Prayer Group
Young Adults Group
King of Prussia 10 Miler
MDP
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PARISH DEVOTIONS
MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Monday through Saturday:
8:00 AM
Holydays and Holidays: as announced
MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
15 minutes before morning Mass
(Monday through Saturday)
ROSARY
After morning Mass.
(Monday through Saturday)
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
PRAYERS
After Saturday morning Mass.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
After 8:00 AM Mass until 7:00 PM each
Tuesday.
OUTREACH
CARE MINISTERS
Parishioners dedicated to assisting fellow
parishioners at times of sickness or
bereavement and to visiting the
homebound. Contact the Parish Offices.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE
PROGRAM
Casseroles are due on the second
Wednesday of every month. Contact Julie
about pans, recipes and drop-off point at
610-878-9121.
NEW RESIDENTS
REGISTRATION
We welcome you to our area! Please
phone the Parish Offices to schedule an
appointment to register.
Parish
registration is required to schedule
baptisms or marriages as well as to obtain
certificates of eligibility for godparents
and/or sponsors.
SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM
Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of
the month at 12:45 PM. Call the Parish
Offices to schedule.
BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30
PM in the Parish Offices Building. Both
parents must take part. Call the Parish
Offices to register.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Also by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Persons intending to marry must visit the
priest six months in advance so that the
proper preparation may be made.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND THE
EUCHARIST
The priest will gladly come to shut-ins
with the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist,
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
Parishioners who are planning surgery
should contact the priest to receive the
Anointing of the Sick before the surgery.
PREPARING ADULTS TO RECEIVE
SACRAMENTS
All adults interested in becoming Catholic
or completing their sacraments should
please call Lauren Joyce at the Parish
Office. All are welcome. You may also
contact Lauren at [email protected].
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN IN THE
FAITH
Children not attending the Parish School
are educated in the faith through our
Religious Education Program. Classes are
held on Wednesday evenings during the
school year, beginning in September.
Contact Lauren Joyce for details.
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 15, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – Madelyn R. Berretone
9:30 AM Mass – Deceased Members of Capacio
Family & Irene Festa
11:30 AM Mass – Anne Bloemker
Monday, February 16, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Elizabeth Kelly
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Mary Scimeca
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 –Ash Wednesday
8:00 AM Mass – John Lobiondo
12:05 PM Mass – Traill & Touhey Family
7:30 PM Mass – George Gaudio
Thursday, February 19, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Marie Callen
Friday, February 20, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Clare Donahue
Saturday, February 21, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – Elizabeth Kelly
5:15 PM Mass – Katherine Glasgow
and retired priests who have spent their lives caring for
others, receive the medical attention they need in their
final years. So I ask you today, to show your support of
the 2015 Catholic Charities Appeal and Give Hope to
those who need it most.
Please prayerfully consider supporting the 2015
Catholic Charities Appeal, which helps provide so
much for the neediest in our area. As Catholics, we are
called to come together and to help those who need it.
This is one of those times. Please donate today!
MEMORIAL DONATION FOR PIPE ORGAN
FUND
A donation has been made to the Pipe Organ Fund in
memory of Bridget Botero by Barbara Dale & Family.
HAVE AN UNWANTED VEHICLE
If you have an unwanted car or truck and would like to
donate it, please call Parishioner Frank Donato at 610999-8257 for details.
The Parish Offices will be
closed on Monday, February
16th
in
observance
of
Presidents’ Day!
FROM OUR PASTOR
STEWARDSHIP
SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE
PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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The Sunday collection on February 8
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$14,249.00. As of February 9 donations received for
the Organ Fund totaled $16,765.00. Stay tuned for
more information regarding the blessing of the new
organ before the end of February. Thank you for your
generosity to Mother of Divine Providence Parish!
SUPPORT THE 2015 CAMPAIGN
The
2015
Catholic
Charities
Campaign is in full swing. Because
of your continued generosity special
education students are given the
tools to succeed, the homeless are
given a safe place to eat, sleep, and
get back on their feet, students in
rough neighborhoods are given a safe place to learn,
My Dear Friends,
Lent presents us with many challenges and the best
way to begin is with good preparation. That is why I am
asking all of you, young and old, to warmly welcome
the preacher of our Forty Hours, next week, Father
John P. Stokely. Father was ordained in 2013 and is
the Parochial Vicar of Saint Robert’s in Warrington, PA.
These Forty Hours is a wonderful time to stop in the
Church, get recollected and begin the process of
conversion and repentance called for by this holy
season. There are time sheets available to sign up for
adoration but you could always surprise the Lord with a
visit! The psalm sings today, “I turn to You, Lord, in
time of trouble, and You will fill me with the joy of
salvation.”
So let the barriers down and trust in the Lord of the
Harvest to walk with you into a new era of grace,
healing and hope!
May your new Lenten time be fruitful and
grace filled. May you find new ways to see
God in the people you meet and in your
families,
Father Cioppi
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REMEMBER PLEASE, ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT is
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visiting us on February 28 at the 5:15 Mass! Please
make every effort to join us. We want his first visit to
our parish to be a memorable one!
PREPARING FOR LENT –
OUR RICE BOWL FOCUS
As we begin our Lenten Journey, let
us remember that everything we do
matters and that all of our sacrifices
change lives. Lent is a time for
Fasting, Prayer and Alms Giving. All
of these practices bring us closer to
God and to each other. Always
remember – what you do matters. May our fasting be
a hunger for justice, our alms a making of peace and
our prayers the change of humble and grateful hearts.
Let us put our faith into action to work in love for the
good of our world. Our Alms Giving will be focused on
our donations to the Rice Bowl effort. These donations
may be placed in the poor boxes at the doors of our
church. Please take a rice bowl home with you for your
donations – let it be a daily reminder of this Lenten
Journey that we make together.
IN OUR PARISH
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Ashes will be distributed during the 8:00AM,
12:05PM & 7:30PM Masses on Wednesday,
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February 18 .
COFFEE & DONUTS
1. There will be coffee and donuts after the
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9:30 Mass on Sunday, February 15 in
the vestibule of the Church.
MDP YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
(Ages 20-39)
Our next Monthly Meal will be Saturday, February
28 for Confession -> 5:15
Mass with Archbishop Chaput
-> Monthly Meal at Chick-FilA. The men of MDPYA will
also be participating in the
Men of Malvern Retreat with
other Men of MDP on Friday, March 6 - Sunday,
March
8. Please
contact
Brandon
Ritrovato
at [email protected] to RSVP or for more
information.
FORTY HOURS BEGINS
FEBRUARY 22ND
Forty Hours Devotion provides a
wonderful opportunity for the spiritual
growth of our parish as a whole, and for
each of us as individuals. Pope Pius
the XII taught us that “this practice of
adoration has a valid and firm
foundation”. Pope John Paul II highly
recommended public and private
devotion
of
the
Blessed
Sacrament. Around the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia, parishes participate in
Forty Hours to continue this faith-filled tradition
throughout the year.
Forty Hours will begin on Sunday, February 22nd as
the Blessed Sacrament is exposed beginning at 12:30
PM, immediately after the 11:30 AM Mass. We will
gather at 7:30 PM for our evening devotion; Father
John P. Stokely will be our homilist. On Monday,
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February 23 and Tuesday, February 24 the Blessed
Sacrament will once again be exposed throughout the
day, beginning after the 8:00AM daily Mass providing
an opportunity for prayer. Evening devotions will
begin at 7:30 PM on Monday. The closing of Forty
Hours will take place on Tuesday with evening
devotions and Eucharistic Procession beginning at
7:30 PM.
Father Cioppi encourages each of us to participate in
these Forty Hours as frequently as possible to continue
our Lenten practice of prayer.
Sign-up sheets are located at the doors of the church
so that we can insure that the Blessed Sacrament is
never left alone during these Forty Hours.
7TH- 9TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT: CAMILLA
HALL
FEB 22, 2015
Our next event is a trip to Camilla Hall Nursing Home
for retired IHM Sisters to play games and visit with the
Sisters. Space is limited, so contact Miss Joyce right
away! Sun Feb 22 1:15 – 2:45 at Camilla Hall in
Malvern, PA.
Email to save your space:
[email protected]
To
be
on
our
[email protected]
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list,
contact
YOUTH GROUP AT PANERA FOR 9TH-12TH
GRADERS
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Our 9 – 12 grade youth group
meets twice a month at Panera to
share dinner and discuss what really
matters in life – faith, friendships,
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family, school, and more. To receive email updates on
these
meetings,
contact
Eric
DeMeuse:
[email protected].
THIS WEEK IN THE BIBLE TIMELINE…
Our Bible Timeline groups are making great progress!
We have finished up the earliest Bible stories and are
beginning to talk about Moses, one of the greatest
heroes in the whole Bible. Read along with us in the
book of Exodus, Chs. 1 – 13!
Hills, Malvern, PA. The retreat is from 6:30 PM Friday,
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March 6 until 12:30 PM, Sunday,
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March 8 . Jesus suffered and died to
show us how much He loves us and
now He expects all of us to find ways to
grow in our love for Him. One of the best
ways to do that is to give Him 42 hours
away from our everyday world at Saint
Joseph’s in the Hills. When we devote
ourselves totally to Him, He never fails
to draw us closer to Him. If you are
interested in attending, please contact Vic Limongelli at
610-265-7824, Chris Welde at 215-972-2364 or Dan
Rooney at 610-724-1597.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
SEPTEMBER 2015
TEN MONTHLY THEMES
FOR THE SICK
As you pray this week please
remember
those
in
our
community and families who
are in need of our prayers for
God’s healing touch, especially:
Roz Cirino, Jocelyn Dillon,
Kelly Gomes, Mary Munro, Bob DeSpirito, Luca
Vincent Russo, Michael Wusinick, Katie Limongelli,
Dolores Weiss, Dorothy Cappelli, Jay Olexy, Jr., Al
Stefan, Diane Giova, Mary Neves, Eleanor Russo &
Sarah Phillips.
FOR THE DECEASED
Please also remember those who have
died in the hope of rising again, and for
those who mourn their passing and are in
need of God’s healing and strength:
DO YOU NEED SERVICE HOURS?
We have planned a deep cleaning of our church to
help clear out the construction
debris from the installation of
our new pipe organ. We are in
need of many willing hands to
make this clean up a “sparkling”
success. Please save the date:
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Saturday,
February
21
beginning at 12:00 PM. We
will be happy to provide letters
for those who have a service
requirement for school. Please
contact Susan Dugary at [email protected] or
call her at the parish office should you wish to help.
ATTENTION MEN OF THE PARISH
42 HOURS FOR JESUS
We invite you to join 25 to 30 men from our parish as
we go on our annual retreat at Saint Joseph’s in the
The 10 months prior to the World Meeting of Families
have been assigned 10 themes based on the 10
chapters of the Preparatory Catechesis Love is Our
Mission: The Family Fully Alive. To order a copy of the
catechesis, visit the website: worldmeeting2015.org.
February 2015 Theme: “Two Become One”
We are not made to be alone. Human beings need and
complete each other. Friendship and community satisfy
that longing with bonds of common interest and love.
Marriage is a uniquely intimate form of friendship that
calls a man and a woman to love each other in the
manner of God’s covenant. Marriage is a Sacrament.
Married love is fruitful and offered without reservation.
This love is in the image of Jesus’s faithfulness to the
Church.
PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY
Lord, Jesus, Savior of the world and King of Peace,
watch over our
sons
and
daughters in the
service
of
our
Country
especially:
PFC
Bryan Zielinski,
SSG Richard J. Ditlow, III, SWO Matt Gibson, A1C
Peter Zielinski, Pvt. Sean Powell, Lt. Comm. Brian
Connett, SSgt.
Naithan Sheaffer, Capt. Tom
Figgatt,
David W. Bogle, Major Christopher
Koebbe, M.D., Sgt. Gregory Greenaway, Lt. Col.
Eric Grace, Sgt. David Michael Koch, SrA. Aaron
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Stoner, 1 Lieut. Adam Bouvier, 2 Lieut. Troy
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(Bouvier) Gondela, Lieut. William Gondela, Lieut.
Thomas Morgan, Anthony Muro, Tech. Sgt. Amber
Amyrk Saienni, Master Sgt. Martin Saienni, SSgt.
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Tawnya Smyrk Sheaffer, 2 Lieut. Aaron Oswald,
Chief Petty Officer Russell Thompson, Capt. Terry
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Wilkin, First Lieut. Peter Hamill, Jr., 2 Lieutenant
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Julia T. Valenti, 1 Lt. Jak Kramer., Capt. John E.
Orendorff, RCT Bobby Landmesser, SR Clay
Greenaway. Protect them from the physical and moral
dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and
help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give
them courage to serve their Country with honor and
dignity. Be with them when they are in danger;
strengthening them when they face hardships. And
Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they
may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In
particular, we remember those who made the ultimate
sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country.
Amen. You are invited to submit your loved one’s
name to the Parish Offices or email Carol Murray at
[email protected].
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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The RCIA Class will meet on Sunday, February 15 at
10:00 AM in Parish
Offices Building.
There will be a Knight’s
of Columbus General
meeting on Monday,
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February 16 at 6:00 PM
in McGrory Hall.
The Bible Timeline
Group will meet on
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Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00 AM in Parish Offices
Building.
The Food Addicts will meet on Tuesday, February
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17 at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall.
The Intercessory Prayer Group will meet on
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Wednesday, February 18 at 9:00 AM in Church.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Wednesday,
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February 18 at 6:15PM in Parish Offices Building.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Wednesday,
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February 18 at 7:30 PM in Parish Offices Building.
The Bible Timeline Group will meet on Thursday,
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February 19 at 1:30 PM in Parish Offices Building.
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The Cub Scouts will meet on Thursday, February 19
at 7:00 PM in McGrory Hall.
There will be a 10 Miler Run meeting on Thursday,
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February 19 at 7:00PM in Parish Offices Building.
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The Boy Scouts will meet on Thursday, February 19
at 7:30 PM in McGrory Hall.
There will be Choir Practice on Thursday, February
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19 at 7:30 PM in Church.
There will be Stations of the Cross on Friday,
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February 20 at 7:00PM in Church.
The MTC Auction will take place on Saturday,
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February 21 at 7:00PM in Parish Center.
PARISH SERVICES
MDP SENIORS
Our next scheduled meeting is on
Tuesday, March 3 at 11 A.M. Father
Cioppi will be our guest speaker.
Father’s presentation will assist us on
our Lenten journey and to appreciate
the joy of the Easter Season. Please be sure to join us.
WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN THIS WEEK?
I appreciate all of your wonderful comments about this
article each week. You offer encouragement for me to
keep my eyes open to see beyond the surface. We
are moving into the season of Lent this Wednesday
and the spiritual practices are Prayer, Fasting and
Alms Giving. During this time, I will be “fasting” from
writing this little article. It is my hope that you will keep
your eyes open and see what graces and inspiration
the Lord has in store for you. If you see something that
you would like to share, please feel free to e-mail it to
me at [email protected] and you may just see
yourself in print. Blessings on all during this wonderful
season.
from the desk of Sister Veronica
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
DO YOUR KIDS NEED THEIR SACRAMENTS?
Call our Director of Religious Education, Lauren Joyce,
at 610-337-2173 for more info. Our fun and welcoming
classes help children of all ages learn how to pray,
read the Bible, and love their Catholic faith! It’s never
too late to get started!
PREP KID’S CORNER
(TOP SECRET, NO PARENTS ALLOWED!)
This Week’s Memo: St. Damien Shows Jesus’s
Love.
Today in the Bible
stories we hear of
Jesus healing a man
with leprosy. There
have been many
brave
and
kind
saints who have
followed
Jesus’s
footsteps and cared
for people with this
disease. One of these brave people was St. Damien,
who (even though he was healthy!) moved to an island
in Hawaii where all the lepers lived. He helped them
build a loving and beautiful neighborhood, with a good
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Church and good homes. He helped people to see
that God loved them and cared for them even during
their illness. St. Damien, pray for us!
Liturgical Trivia!
Which of the following can you eat this Wednesday:
chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, bacon, cheesesteak?
Why? What’s special about Wednesday?
Last week’s answer: trick question! You wouldn’t use
a bonfire on “ember days.” They are actually days of
fasting and prayer (like 3-day mini-Lents) at the
beginning of the seasons of winter, spring, summer,
and fall. The point of these celebrations was to give
thanks to God the Creator who gives us nature, time,
and the beautiful seasons! Although these traditions
became less important after Vatican 2, your
grandparents might remember them!
From the desk of Miss Lauren Joyce, DRE
SCHOOL NEWS
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School
www.MTCschool.org
MTC will be hosting "Treasure Island", our live and
silent
auction
event,
on
Saturday
February
21st,
cocktails starting at 6:00
PM. We welcome everyone to
join us for a night of great food,
drinks, dancing and a chance to
go home with some wonderful
gifts (items include tickets to area sporting events and
attractions, art work or a chance for a Disney Vacation
that includes hopper passes for four!) Gather a group
of friends and reserve a table to share in making a
night of wonderful memories! If you can't make the
event but would like to take a chance at some of the
great raffle prizes or for ticket information, contact Mrs.
Kimellen Remar at [email protected].
Calling all artists, crafters and home business
entrepreneurs!
The 3rd annual MTC Spring Craft
show and Open House will be held on Saturday, April
25th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and registrations are now
being accepted. Refer to the MTC website to get your
application (MTCSchool.org) or contact Jayne Lloyd
([email protected]). Regretfully, we have
already reached our limit of jewelry vendors. Please
share this opportunity with friends and neighbors and
plan on attending this creative event!
If you are filling your social calendar, please plan on
joining us on Saturday, March 21st for the MTC Annual
Beef and Beer event! More details will be provided as
the date gets closer!
MTC will continue to conduct Tuesday Tours at 10 AM
throughout the current registration period. If interested
in attending a Tuesday Tour, please call the school
and register (610-265-2323 ext. 207). We are anxious
to show you why MTC is
the place to be! Priority
consideration is given
and registration is NOW
being accepted from
existing families of MTC
School and parishioners
of MDP, STA and
Bridgeport and Conshohocken parishes, as well as
those neighboring parishes without a school.
Registration opens to those that have previously toured
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on February 17 and to the public on March 1.
A wonderful way to show your support of our Catholic
School mission of serving as a community of
Faith, service and knowledge is to participate in the
MTC "Sponsor a Student" program. Some MTC
families face financial challenges and have had
medical or employment changes that have altered their
ability to meet their financial obligations for their child's
education. Please consider being an angel and make
a tax deductible donation, designated or undesignated,
to assist these families. Confidential arrangements can
be made through contacting Mrs. Vickie Walsh, MTC
business manager, at [email protected] or
calling 610-265-2323 ext. 206. 100% of your donation
will go directly to a child's education. May God bless
you!
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Food Service Worker/Cashier needed for ARAMARK
at Archbishop Carroll High School. PT, no nights or
weekends. Food Service experience preferred. Please
call
610.254.8008
or
e-mail
[email protected] for more information. EOE.
HOLY REDEEMER D'YOUVILLE MANOR
EVENT
Are you or a loved one in need of placement in a
Personal Care setting but aren’t sure if you can afford
it? Are you preparing for the future and want more
information on options for paying for a Personal Care
community? Holy Redeemer D’Youville Manor is
hosting a free, educational seminar on ‘How to Pay for
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Personal Care’. The event will be held on March 5 at
6pm. The address for the event is 1750 Quarry Road,
Yardley, PA 19067. Our guest speaker will be Bryan
Adler, attorney with the Rothkoff Group; he will be
speaking about financial planning and VA benefits.
Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by
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February 26 to Lucia Maglio, Outreach Coordinator,
at 267-626-0676.
FOCUS REACH/PHILLY PRAYER BREAKFAST
Join Archbishop Charles Chaput, Jeff Cavins, Sarah
Christmyer and other Catholics from the Philadelphia
Community for REACH|philly, a New Evangelization
Prayer Breakfast. Gather in prayer and fellowship,
encounter Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, hear the
words of inspirational speakers, and learn how you can
live out the evangelical mission of the Church. Held at
Drexelbrook on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from
6:30-9:30am by FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic
University Students. For more information and to
register, please visit www.focus.org/reach. (Register
as a student for a $20 discount.)
LIVING IN LOVE - RETREAT FOR MARRIED
COUPLES
St. Thomas of Villanova will be hosting a parish
Retreat Workshop for Married Couples called "Living in
Love" on February 21-22, 2015. All married couples,
whether you have been married 6 months or 60 years
are invited to attend this remarkably insightful and
energizing experience. The time commitment is 8:00
am to 9:00 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am to 3.30 pm on
Sunday. Mark your calendars now and plan to
participate! For more information about time schedule,
topics, and cost please visit: www.livinginlove.org you
may register online or call Dave and Stephanie
D'Arcangelo
610-489-4869
or
email
at
[email protected].
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES-PHILADELPHIA 2015
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for a once in a lifetime event at the World
Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on Sept 22-27,
2015. The theme is "Love is Our Mission: The Family
Fully Alive." Families from around the world will come
together for prayer, speakers, celebrations and
activities for all ages. All are welcome! The week
culminates with the arrival of Pope Francis on Friday
9/25, Festival of Families on Sat 9/26, and the Papal
Mass on Sunday 9/27. Visit the official World Meeting
of Families website at: worldmeeting2015.org to learn
more and sign up for updates on how you can register
and participate.
HOST A FAMILY FOR THE WORLD MEETING
OF FAMILIES
Two million visitors from all over the world are
expected to visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of
Families congress and visit by Pope Francis on Sept
22-27, 2015. Local residents in the Philadelphia region
and Tri-State area are being asked to sign up as host
families for the event and welcome visitors into their
homes during the celebrations. To learn more, visit
http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/get-involved/host-afamily/.
SCHEDULES FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday
8:00 AM Mass – T. McCuch, V. Limongelli,
R. Scannapieco, B. Ferguson
12:05 PM Mass – T. McLaughlin, S. Angelucci,
A. Angelucci, Sr. V. Gross
7:30 PM Mass – S. Gibbons, T. Gerardi, M. Cristinzio,
L. Cristinzio
Saturday, February 21, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – L. Puco, R. O’Hara, C. O’Hara,
M. Bevenour, H. McDevitt, P. Poche, E. Buchwald,
D. Giova
Sunday, February 22, 2015
7:30 AM Mass –C. Medina, J. Medina, D. Pedlow,
C. Hill, F. LaPenna, H. Trainor, S. Angelucci, S. Strahle
9:30 AM Mass – M. Mulgrew, M. McCabe, L. Wolen,
J. Wolen, C. Traister, V. Lewandowski, D. O’Brien,
J. Mintzer
11:30 AM Mass –J. Garrity, A. Garrity, S. Guminski,
M. Guminski, V. Limongelli, J. DeMaria, R. Sheetz,
D. Shine
Lectors
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday
8:00 AM Mass – M. Houston, TBD
12:05 PM Mass – J. Olexy, K. Mindock
7:05 PM Mass – C. Welde, A. Kroll
Saturday, February 21, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – N. Olson, M. Klimek
Sunday, February 22, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – G. Maskarinec, K. Mindock
9:30 AM Mass – M. Estock. LA Reilly
11:30 AM Mass – C. DeMaria, K. Snyder
Altar Servers
Monday, February 16, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse
12:05 PM Mass – E. Campbell, R. Swope
7:30 PM Mass – D. Galdi, A. George
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse
Friday, February 20, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – K. Krouse, K. Krouse
Saturday, February 21, 2015
8:00 AM Mass – TJ Doan, J. Doan
5:15 PM Mass –B. Donovan, J. Donovan, C. Maio
Sunday, February 22, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – A. Prusacki, R. Medina, J. Anstock
9:30 AM Mass – C. Mulgrew, J. Kelly, E. Estock
11:30 AM Mass – A. Quillen, H. Quillen, N. Itchon,
G. Geosits
7:30 PM Forty Hours – D. Craig, A. George,
N. Gerardi, J. Leigh
Questions: Contact the coordinator, Mariann Bevenour
@ [email protected],
610 265-4178 ex. 105 or cell 610-212-7520.
SALE TIMES
Before and after every weekend Mass in the
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back of church
In the Parish Offices M-TH 8:30am to 4:00pm
Fri. 8:30am to 11:30 am
You could also shop on line at www.shopwithscrip.com
MDP enrollment code is 4A36EL4C1L23.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sunday, February 22, 2015
9:30 AM Mass – G. Lin
Cantors
Saturday, February 21, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – M. Wolf
Sunday, February 22, 2015
11:30 AM Mass – M. Cooper
Altar Society Cleaning Team
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
F. LaPenna, P. Walker, C. Warner
Altar Society Linen Preparation
Sunday, February 22, 2015
B. Hamill
Scrip Sellers
Monday – February 16, 2015
No Scrip sales – Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday - Thursday, February 17 - 19, 2015
Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday, February 20, 2015
Scrip sold in Parish Offices from 8:30am – 11:30am
Saturday, February 21, 2015
5:15 PM Mass – J. Nigro, TBD
Sunday, February 22, 2015
7:30 AM Mass – P. Valenti
9:30 AM Mass – M. Mangan, D. Custer
11:30 AM Mass – M. Cantrell
Americans are slowly learning what the rest of the
world has known for a long time; seafood is good for
you and a very delicious meal choice. Seafood
contains very high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids that
have been linked, in study after study, to reducing the
risk of heart disease and cancer, among many other
things. For a healthier diet, experts agree that we
should eat at least two seafood meals per week.
These meals don’t have to be dull and tasteless just
because they are good for us.
SCRIP NEWS
SCRIP PROGRAM
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SCRIP is basically FREE MONEY $ that can
help pay for Catholic Education.
You buy gift cards at face value for stores
where you would normally shop, and the
retailer donates a percentage of the card’s
value back to the parish.
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