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Saint Mary Magdalen Parish
BUILDING A FAMILY OF FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST – THROUGH CATHOLIC WORSHIP, EDUCATION & CHARITY
Parish Office
610-566-8821
For emergencies after office
hours, please call Ext. 123 or 110
MARCH 22, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Office Hours
Mon, Tue 9AM to 8PM
Wed through Fri 9AM to 5PM
Office closed 12-1PM
[email protected]
Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo
Pastor
[email protected]
Office extension 110
Rev. James F. Hughes
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Timothy J. Buckley
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Office extension 123
Rev. William J. Chiriaco
In Residence
Religious Education
Sr. Mary James McCaffrey, IHM
Directress of Religious Education
[email protected]
610-565-5782
Deacon Peter Zurbach
[email protected]
Fourth grade students entertaining SMM Senior group, Wednesday March 11
SMM Grade 4 entertaining the SMM Senior Group
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, March 24, 7:00PM
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:30 AM and 5:30 Vigil
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Weekday: Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Holy Days: As noted in bulletin
Rosary and Prayer for Life and Vocations
School Office
Join us every Tuesday at 7:15 PM in the chapel to pray the rosary.
Pray the rosary before daily Mass at 8 AM.
Miraculous Medal Novena each Saturday after 8:30 AM Mass.
First Friday and First Saturday Devotions at 7:45 AM
Men’s Reflection - First Saturday after 8:30 AM Mass
Flame of Love Devotion - First Saturday 9:30AM to 10:45 AM
610-565-1822
[email protected]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Deacon James DiFerdinand
[email protected]
Mrs. Barbara Burke
Principal
[email protected]
Tuesdays - 7:00 - 7:30PM
Saturday 4:30 to 5 PM
or call to schedule a private reconciliation time
St. Patrick Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Mrs. Mary Anne Johnston
President
Sunday, 1 PM to Saturday, 8:30 AM
[email protected]
2400 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
www.stmarymagdalen.net
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Parish Staff
Mrs. Susan Edmundowicz
Business Manager
[email protected]
Office extension 126
Mrs. Mary Louise Mayer
Office Manager
[email protected]
Office extension 109
Mrs. Nancy Pantuliano
Office Secretary
[email protected]
Office extension 107
Ms. Patricia Miniszak
Alumni Coordinator
[email protected]
Office extension 122
Mrs. Anita Morro, R.N.
Healing Ministry
[email protected]
Office extension 121
Mrs. Shelly Zeller
Liturgical Coordinator
[email protected]
Office extension 121
Mrs. Mary-Ellen Harris
Musical Director
[email protected]
Office extension 128
Mrs. Lauren Kinslow-Finore
Youth Group
[email protected]
Additional ministries,
organizations & services
on page 9
ST. MARY MAGDALEN
BUILDING A FAMILY
OF FAITH
WITH JESUS CHRIST,
THROUGH CATHOLIC
WORSHIP, EDUCATION
AND CHARITY.
Monsignor’s message
Souper day
Saint Patrick brought Jesus and a smile not only to the
pagans of Ireland, but to all of us who believe Jesus
destroyed sin and death and promised us resurrection
and eternal life and love. The First Graders acted out
how young Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. He prayed and God gave him a vision
that he would be rescued. In thanksgiving to God,
Patrick obeyed the call to become a priest and missionary to the very people that
enslaved him. The Irish worshipped the sun as the source of life and love. Patrick
placed a Cross over the symbol of the sun and taught them that Jesus alone is the
creator and savior of the world. He preached and lived the command of Jesus
dying on the Cross: “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are
doing!” (Luke 23:34) At recess, the fourth graders wished me a “Souper Day”
bringing me potato soup which they made as part of the “Living Bridges Stewardship Program.” Our children partner with one of our shut in or senior parishioners
and visit them with cards and treats. They thank them for all we do to support
our wonderful school. Patrick Logan captured the sentiments of the class: “Dear
Monsignor, Thank you for all you do for us! I hope you enjoy the soup and have a
“Souper Day!”
In the remaining days of Lent, you too can
enjoy a “Souper Day” whenever you share
the presence, power and peace of Jesus
with an Irish smile and a merciful heart.
Saint Patrick reminds us that if we want to
overcome the sadness and sinful realities
of our secular society, we need to worship
God faithfully, learn our faith and witness
to others the joy of serving others. This
week Sue Mita will share how we can help
our SMM Oasis of Peace Orphanage in Kenya where 48 little ones are praying for
us with grateful hearts. Check the flyer in the bulletin and pray to Saint Patrick
how you too can be a missionary and pay forward the gift of faith.
Through Death To New Life
“Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we
might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
The immense suffering of humanity can easily be understood as a sign of God’s
wrath, as a punishment. And we, looking at the horrors that plague our world, are
saying, “How can there be a loving God when all this is happening?” Jesus, however, took upon himself all this suffering and lifted it up on the cross, not as a
curse but as a blessing. Jesus made the cup of God’s wrath into a cup of blessings.
That’s the mystery of the Eucharist. Jesus died for us so that we may live. He
poured out his blood for us so that we may find new life. He gave himself away
for us, so that we can live in community. He became for us food and drink so
that we can be fed everlasting life. Our suffering can no longer be a divine punishment. Jesus transformed it as the way to new life. His blood, and ours too, now
can become a martyr’s blood-blood that witnesses to a new covenant, a new communion, a new community. - Henri J. M. Nouwen
Parish news, march 22 2015—page 3
OUR PARISH LENTEN REFLECTION THEME - TIME TO FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS AND HIS FAMILY, THE CHURCH
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Enjoy the Peace of Christ
TUESDAYS OF LENT, 7:00 - 7:30 PM AND SATURDAYS, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE-TUESDAY, MAR 24, 7:00PM
LENTEN REFLECTION WITH MONSIGNOR – TUESDAY, MAR 31, 7:30 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - FRIDAYS OF LENT: 9AM, 1:15PM and 7PM
pope said. But, after mustering up the courage to go, they
We are considering moving the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday will often find unwelcoming and judgmental Christian
and Sunday to 5 PM and Saturday Confession to 9 AM Sat- communities with their “doors closed” to them. Mimickurday morning and Tuesdays at 7 PM. Contact the Parish ing unwelcoming parishioners, Pope Francis said they tell
people, “You made a mistake here and you cannot (enter).
Secretary.
If you would like to come, come to Sunday Mass, but stay
there, don’t do more.
SAINT JOSEPH BANQUET
Thank you for all who served and participated in our first In this way, “that which the Holy Spirit does in people’s
banquet to honor St. Joseph and pray for his intercession hearts, Christians - with a psychology of doctors of the law
- then destroy,” the pope said at the Mass in the Domus
for our family faith and friendships to endure in good
Sanctae Marthae. “Who are you to close the door of your
times and bad.
heart to a man, to a woman who has the will to improve,
AROUND SMM…
to re-enter the people of God because the Holy Spirit
stirred their heart? He said.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST
Over 4,000 letters supporting our SMM School fundraiser Pope Francis went on to say that such incidents are disappointing for him and he insisted that the church must have
were mailed this week with much fanfare!
its doors always open. “It is the house of Jesus and Jesus
welcomes. Not only does he welcome, he goes out to find
people, just as he went to find (the paralytic),” said the
pope, referring to the day’s Gospel reading (jn 5:1-16). “If
people are wounded, what does Jesus do? Does he reprimand them because they are wounded? No, he carries
them on his shoulder. And this is called mercy.” And
when God reproaches his people, calling for mercy and
not sacrifice, the pope continued, this is what he means.
The pope added that Lent is the time to avoid making the
same mistake as those who bear contempt against Jesus’
love for the paralytic because, having healing him on the
Sabbath, it may seem contrary to the law. He concluded
with a prayer for the conversion of the whole church to
the mercy of Jesus. “And this way the law will be fully accomplished because the law is to love God and neighbor
as ourselves.” he said.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
EXAMINATIONS OF CONSCIENCE
Did I deny or doubt God’s existence?
Did I deny that I was a Catholic?
Did I neglect prayer for a long time?
Did I fail to pray daily?
DOORS OF THE HOUSE OF JESUS ARE OPEN, Did I give scandal by what I said or did, especially to the
young?
SO COME IN
Was I uncharitable in word or deed?
(posted in Spirituality, on March 17, 2015) by: Laura Ieraci
Did I fast as required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
The church “is the House of Jesus.” and Christians must
welcome everyone, even bringing those who are unable to Did I eat meat on the Fridays during Lent or on Ash
make their way on their own, said Pope Francis at morning Wednesday?
Did I tell lies? Deliberately in order to deceive or injure
Mass March 17.
others?
People who are sad or “sick in their soul” or who have
Was I impatient, angry, envious, unkind, proud, jealous,
“made many mistakes in their lives” may, at a certain
point, feel the Holy Spirit inspire them to go to church, the revengeful, hateful toward others or lazy?
School, alumni and parish news march 22,, 2015—page 4
FROM MRS. BURKE’S DESK…
Principal, St. Mary Magdalen School
The following students were recognized by the
Delaware County Science Fair Committee for
their exceptional work on their science projects. Carly Bateman was awarded Second Place in the
Medicine and Health category; Sara McDougal was
awarded Second Place in the Behavioral Science category;
Erin Daly was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Behavioral Science category. Some will have the opportunity
to move on to the Delaware Valley Science Fair. Congratulations Carly, Sara and Erin! Mrs. Burke can be reached
[email protected] or 610-565-1822, x101
BLOCS TUITION ASSISTANCE
FIRM DEADLINE, MARCH 31, 2015
The BLOCS program is available to assist those who might
need tuition help or feel they cannot afford a Catholic
school education. Applications must be submitted by
March 31. www.BLOCS.org
CONGRATULATIONS CYO HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS BASKETBALL!
Our CYO HS Girls Basketball team just completed another
successful season, winning Region 25 in undefeated fashion and making the Elite Eight of the Archdiocesan tournament. Team members include Seniors: Danielle Arra,
Shannon Rogers and Marissa Spallucci, Juniors: Maura
Bradley, Kristi Grauer, Taylor Sharkey and Elizabeth Ward
SMM SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS
Congratulations to Garrett Wolk who achieved and Sophomores: Emily Markley, Erin Rogers and CatheFirst Honors at Rustin High School for the first rine Ward.
semester.
CONGRATULATIONS MICHELE MCALEE
Congratulations to Mrs.
Michele McAlee who was
honored last week at the annual Cardinal O’Hara HS Communion Breakfast. Each year
the Alumni Association honors individuals who have given their time and talent to
the O’Hara Community with the Spirit of O’Hara Award.
Mrs, McAlee is pictured with her husband, Larry, daughter, Nicole, SMM ‘08, who attends the University of Notre
Dame and son, Steve, SMM ‘10, who attends Boston College. Congratulations to Michele on this special award and
thank you for all your have done for SMM School!
Please contact Pat Miniszak at 610-566-8821 x122 or
[email protected]
EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT
Partner with SMM in providing our students with tuition
assistance instead of paying your state taxes. Apply for
the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit and donate that
money to our scholarship fund instead. In return, you will
receive either 75 or 90% credit on your taxes. 100% of
your donation will go directly to tuition assistance. BLOCS
and EITC report that during the school year 2014-15, we
assisted 20 students at SMM with $21,000 and $4,000
toward technology. Please contact Don Saleski(856)7733300 x611 or Joe Powell (610) 359-1388 for additional
information.
SCHOOL AND PREP PROGRAM
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
We at Saint Mary Magdalen, appreciate your trust and
value your partnership in the faith formation of your children. Our Finance Committee and Pastoral Council have
prayerfully considered that in an effort to establish funding stability and ensure the financial longevity of the
school, we are implementing a new registration requirement, a Financial Commitment letter. These letters will be
sent with your first tuition statement for the next school
year. I believe if we all pray together at home, school and
church, God will provide all we need spiritually and financially. The Lord’s grace and peace, Msgr. Chieffo
SPECIAL FAMILY MASS FOR EACH GRADE
April 12, our 9:30 Mass is a special mass for the 5th grade
students of SMM school, PREP and their families. Fifth
grade students will be participating in many parts of the
Mass. We ask that all 5th grade students and their families sit together on the choir side of the church. Our next
class Mass after April 12 will be April 19.
SMM ADULT QUIZZO NIGHT
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 7:00 PM
Food, Fun and Fellowship! $20 per person (ages 21 and
up). Each table is a team, max. 10. You’re encouraged to
sign up as a team but if not, we will place you. Bring
snacks, appetizers and BYOB. For info or to register contact: Jodi Evert, [email protected]
SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE
Anyone needing help with tuition must first go through
BLOCS before we can help with our SMM Sponsor A Student Program. Contact the school office for information
Vacation Bible School is back this year! Please contact Sr. 610-565-1822.
Mary James 610-565-5782 if you would like to have your
child attend or to help with the program.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 22-26, 8:30 - 12 PM
Parish News march 22, 2015—page 5
SMM YOUTH GROUP
MARCH 22, AFTER 5:30 MASS
Our group had a great turnout last
meeting! Our tour of the stations of
the cross was a great way to deepen
our understanding of lent. We created
a Lenten “prayer chain” that we will
use each day to remind us of one positive thing we can do each day. Our
final Mass and gathering is on March
22. We will then be preparing for the
homeless families to stay through
IHM. Ideas for summer service will be
shared as well as a special dinner. We
hope to see you there! For info or to
be added to the youth ministry
emails, please contact Lauren
Kinslow-Finore, 610-742-7695 or
[email protected].
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
WEEK OF MARCH 29
We will be hosting our guest families
the week of March 29. New volunteers are always welcome. Please use
the sign-up sheet: mysignup.com/
smmihn
IHN FUNDRAISER
APRIL 14
We will be having a Nelson’s BBQ
fundraiser on April 14th at the Rose
Tree Rd. Sunoco. To place an order
for BBQ Chicken or Ribs dinners, call
Lorie at 610-803-8580. $12 - $15.
BEREAVEMENT MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 13, 1:15PM
Blessed are those who mourn. Our
Bereavement meetings will resume on
April 13 in St. Thomas Aquinas Room.
Sister Marie Michelle, RSM will be
speaking. Additional meetings will be
held on consecutive Mondays: Apr.
20, Apr. 27, May 4, May 11 and May
18. You are welcome to join the
group at any time. Please contact
Barbara Eubanks at 610 361-8787
with any questions.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S
READING GROUP
APRIL 1, 7:00 PM
The Catholic Women's Reading Group
will meet on Wed., April 1, in the
Gathering Room to discuss, " The Fullfillment of All Desire" by Ralph Martin. All women are welcome. For information contact Camille Morrison
610-566-2186
MOMMY PRAY AND PLAY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
THURS. APRIL 9, 9:30 AM This is your final opportunity to purJoin our group of loving moms
and adorable children that meet every
2nd Thursday of the month from
9:30am-11:00am in the St. Francis
Room. Bring your precious little ones
(or come alone). We offer new friendships, fresh ideas, thoughtful reflections, refreshments and babysitters.
For info: Colleen Robinson, [email protected] or Maria
Anderson, [email protected]
BETHESDA PROJECT
chase a raffle ticket for the beautiful
Pieta statue that the Knights are
raffling. The statue is a gracious gift of
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zeminski, he is a
member of the Knights. A portion of
the proceeds will purchase new
wheelchairs for needy individuals internationally through the “Global
Wheelchair Mission” program. Please
consider joining the Knights. For information contact Grand Knight Bartholomew Tortella.
[email protected]
Thank you to all who donated casseroles last weekend! Our next weekCATECHETICAL CORNER
end is April 18-10. For info please
Good liturgy requires the three H’s:
contact Joanne, [email protected] good hospitality, good homilies and
or Jean, [email protected]
good hymns. Jesus is already here,
you can’t get any better than that!
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The Lord meets us where we are: if
FOOD CUPBOARD
we show up and do our very best, He
During this season of Lent, please conwill do the rest! Hospitality is needed
sider picking up a few of these items
and wanted element in our Parish
for our collection: Pasta and spaghetti
community. We are looking for indisauce, rice, beans, tuna fish, spam,
viduals or families who might be intercereal, pancake mix and syrup, potato
ested in assisting in our Hospitality
flakes, crackers, spaghettios, ice tea
Ministry. Contact Shelly Zeller, office
mix, coffee, peanut butter and jelly,
x121. We need and want you!
cake and icing, juices, mac and
cheese, canned fruit and beef stew,
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
formula and diapers, shampoo and
SPRING CONCERT
toothpaste, and cleaning items.
APRIL 11, 6:00 PM
For info: John Donohue 610-359-9394 Chase the winter blues away by coming to the Little Sisters Spring Concert,
SMM SENIORS MEETING
featuring the Irish Group, Scythian.
APRIL 8, 1 PM
The concert will be held at Villanova’s
Seniors will meet at 1:00p.m. in St.
Jake Nevin Field House. Admission is
Francis Hall, (the lower level of the
$50pp, $20 students and $10 ages 12,
church). All those 55+ are welcome to
also includes food and beverages.
join us. Following the business
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IRELAND AND LONDON
contact Marie Burns at 484-574-8870
TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Join Monsignor Chieffo and fellow
SPRING CLEANUP
parishioners on an 8 day trip to IreAPRIL 10-12
land! An optional trip to London, July
There is a weekend, April 10-12,
12-16 can be added. First class hotels,
where you can go to “check out” your
many meals and airfare is included.
relationship. It is a very positive look
Guided sightseeing to include: St. Patat how you are doing in your marriage
rick’s Cathedral-Glendalough, Wexand even hear a few good ideas on
ford, Historic Waterford, Blarney and
how you can grow closer as a couple.
more. Contact Tom Ward, Premier
It’s called Marriage Encounter. For
Travel, 610-285-1868.
info and reservations 610-449-1859 or
TUNE IN TO MSGR. RALPH
www.wwme-philly.org
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GOSPEL SUMMARY
Read: “John 12:20-33
Some Greeks” voice their desire: “We would like to see
Jesus.” What they hope to encounter through such an
audience is “the joy of salvation.” Jesus becomes “the
source of eternal salvation” by his obedient suffering
that makes him “perfect.” For only if the grain of what
dies does it produce fruit, only if one “hates his life in
this world” does he “preserve it for eternal life.” The
Father will honor anyone who follows Jesus in this selfsacrificing way. He “will make a new covenant.” God’s
law will be written upon our hearts. We will be his people.
CHORAL PRAISE HYMNAL
Readings for today can be found on page 617 in Choral
and Praise. March 29 is Palm Sunday The Passion of the
Lord. Gospel Mark 11:1-10 page 619.
NEW FIFTH GRADE ALTAR SERVERS
Thank you to Ms. Miniszak for tirelessly training our new
group of fifth grade altar servers. Congratulations to:
Jonathan Aman, Charles Bastian, J. P. Breen, Liam
Buckley, Thomas Cullen, Christopher Dolan, Jack
Freind, Emily Hassey, Paulina Iacona, Sarah Kichula,
Kyria McAnulla, Ellie Miller, Colleen Murtagh, Marisa
Pace, Maria Procaccini, William Reger, Alexis Sapnas,
Julia Scholtz, Matthew Sparling, and Alice Verna. Thank
you for your dedication to serving the church.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 28, 2015—5:30 PM Mass
Celebrant: Father Buckley
Lector: Joseph Boyle
Altar Servers: E. Coury, M. Behrle, C. Fulmer
Sunday, March 29, 2015—7:30 AM Mass
Celebrant: Father Chiriaco
Lector: Mary Ellen Stack
Altar Servers: M. Marchese, L. Rennie
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – 9:30 AM Mass
Celebrant: Monsignor Chieffo
Lector: Rudolph Chillemi
Altar Servers: A. Nunag, B. & N. Szipszky
Sunday, March 29, 2015 -11:30 AM Mass
Celebrant: Father Buckley
Lector: Paul Stoyell-Mulholland
Altar Servers: V. Caruso, L. Stewart, E. Chermol
Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 5:30 PM Mass
Celebrant: Legion of Christ
Lector: Kurt Micelli
Altar Servers: B. & R. Martin, J. Spaeder
JOIN US AT ST MARY MAGDALEN!
Sunday - March 22
9:30 AM - Childcare, 0-3years, St. Francis Hall
6:30 PM - Youth Group After Mass, St. Thomas
Tuesday - March 23
7:00 PM - Confessions (to 7:30 PM)
7:15 PM - Rosary, Chapel
7:35 PM - Lenten reflection with Monsignor, Chapel
Wednesday-March 24
4:00-8:00PM - K of C Crab Cake Distribution, Cafeteria
7:30 PM - St. Vincent DePaul, St. Thomas
Thursday - March 26
7:00 PM - AA Meeting, Rectory Basement
Friday - March 27
9:00 AM, 1:15 PM and 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross
Saturday - March 28
7:00 PM - Home & School Father Daughter Dance
Sunday - March 29 – Palm Sunday
IHN HOSTING FAMILIES
All Masses - Home & School Flower Sale
9:30 AM - Childcare, 0-3, St. Francis Hall
10:30 AM - Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt
6:30 PM - Youth Group after 5:30 Mass, St. Thomas
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Holy Thursday, April 2 - 7:30 PM
Good Friday, April 3 - 3:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 4 - 7:00 PM
Easter, April 5 - 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:30 AM
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12 - 2 PM
First Communion, May 3, 11:30 AM
PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE
TUESDAY, MAR 24 7:00 - 8:30PM
Come and enjoy the mercy and peace of Jesus who sacrificed Himself to forgive our sins so that we can forgive
one another. We will have eight priests offering you the
grace to amend your life and make restitution for our
failings.
CATHOLICS COME HOME FOR LENT
If you have been away or if you are not Catholic and would like to learn about the Catholic
faith, our welcomes you with open arms!
We’re here to help you begin or continue your faith journey, so you can find true peace, happiness and purpose
in life! Please pick up a copy of our literature in the back
of the Narthex. Please contact me so we can share God’s
faith, hope, love and mercy, Msgr. Ralph
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILES HELP
Consider opening your home to a family or individual.
Learn more at WorldMeeting2015.org or email
[email protected]
Mass Intentions, prayer list and announcements March 22, 2015 - page 7
WE WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILIES:
New family to our parish? See Msgr. Chieffo for a registration form
after Mass or stop in our Parish Offices, Mon–Fri 9AM to 5PM. If you
would like your family and home blessed, please contact Fr. Buckley,
extension 123.
WELCOMED HOME BY GOD:
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of Elizabeth
McLarney (mother of Sean McLarney), Mary Louise Dougherty
(mother of Christopher Dougherty) Robert Markley (father of Brian
Markley), all the victims of war, all of the 4,100 daily abortions and
all our SMM Faith Community for those who have died.
GOD BLESS THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!
If you are a parishioner and would like to schedule a baptism, please
contact Nancy, x107
A TIME TO HEAL. Please pray for our sick:
Fr. James Hughes, Edwina Amoroso, Eileen Belanger, Chris Bogdash,
Kay Greenblatt, Giana Campbell, Dave Clark, George Closs, Fran
Cook, William DeCarlo, Gennela D’Orazio, Kathleen Durham, Baby
Andrew Dzara, Annabeth Rose Ebert, Michael Fedula, Abigail
Foster, Jennifer Gianfrancesco, Francis Greisser, William Hampton,
Patrick Hennessy, Baby Hudson, Jim Huff, Elliot and Henry Johnson,
Leo Kazmierczak, Tom King, Caren Pappano Ladd, Joe Malloy,
Andrea Orsini, Robert Pappano, Jr. , James Pinto, Bill Purner, III,
Harry Reid, William Rescigno, Gary Rosenzweig, Dan Shellington,
Katherine Smith, Janis Testa, and Joann Trolio.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to SMM graduate Joseph Conroy for his role in the
recent Devon Prep play, My Fair Lady.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
7:30AM - John J. Sullivan
9:30A M - Rev. Russell DeSimone
11:30AM - Reynaldo San Gabriel
5:30PM - Marie Schneider
MONDAY, MARCH 23
6:30AM – Carmen A. Verrilli
8:30AM – John Pinette
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
6:30AM – Jean Brennan
8:30AM – Rosemary Alvare
7:00PM - Easter Reconciliation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
6:30AM - Pam Bemer
8:30AM - Lamont McClure
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
6:30AM – Ints. of Madeline Otruba
& family.
8:30AM - John B. Carlini
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
6:30AM— Frank Byrne
8:30AM - Charles Chillemi
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
8:30AM - Steven Cosgrove
5:30PM - John Crumsho
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
7:30 AM - Anthony D’Angelo
9:30 AM - Michael Ciavardini
11:30 AM - Michael Cipresso
5:30 PM - Robert Cochran
CANDLE
SMM OASIS OF PEACE CHILDRENS HOME,
KENYA
Please consider assisting the children of our SMM
Orphanage in Kenya! A cost of only $120.00/ month
will care for every aspect of a child in this home:
food, clothing, medicine, school fees, uniforms. All
expenses to run the school and orphanage are also
included in this amount. Would you consider this
amazing opportunity to help secure a life and create a
future for one or more of God's precious children in Africa? Families
could partner in their sponsorship if the cost would be more feasible. Consider honored a loved one with a donation to the orphanage.
Contact Sue Mita, 610-574-1531.
From God... Through us...To them. We can and will make a difference!
In memory of - Philomena & James
Rotandaro
FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL
In memory of -
BREAD & WINE
In memory of -
HOPE MEAL PROGRAM
Contact: Nicky Verna
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STEWARDSHIP AND TITHING
Gracious and loving God, we know that it is from your hand that
we receive all that we have and all that we are. We believe that
you call us to be the stewards of the gifts you have entrusted to us.
Help us to respond to your generosity, by our generosity to all in
need; to respond to your forgiveness, by our willingness to forgive
others. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
YOUR FAITH GIFTS AND TALENTS ARE PRECIOUS TO ALL OF US
March 15 Collection - $15,160
March Mail in - $10,950
EFT - $769.00
March Total - $26,879
Last Year - $27,190
Little Sister of the Poor - $4,585
Champions for Christ - $15,809
Our student sponsored school appeal. Net donations to date
FAITH DIRECT - ELECTRONIC FUNDS
Please note! While we have implemented a new convenient way
for you to support our parish offertory and second collections, we
continue to have our own Electronic Funds Program, if you so
choose. Faith Direct enables you to make your contributions
through your credit cards, checking or savings accounts. Our own
EFT program is limited to checking and savings accounts. To securely enroll in Faith Direct, please visit www.faithdirect.net. Our
parish code is PA675. If you would like to enroll in our parish program, please contact the parish offices.
Please pray for and invite someone in your family
who is not praying with us at Mass on the weekend.
SECOND COLLECTION - THIS WEEK
CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA
LAUGH WITH THE IRISH BLESSING
May those who love us, love us and those that don’t love
us, may God turn their hearts. And, if He doesn’t turn their
hearts, may He turn their ankles so we will know them by their
limping.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand
SACRAMENT INFORMATION:
BAPTISM:
Call Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach 610-5655736 to sign up for Baptismal class for all parents. Sponsor Eligibility Letters from the parishes are needed three weeks before the Baptism. We ask you to come for instructions before you give birth so that you can be prepared in choosing your date and sponsors. We
remind all parents and Godparents that they
must be registered and practicing Catholics.
Godparents must be 16 years of age and have
received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our
next Pre-Jordan Meeting: May 6, 7:00PM
WEDDINGS:
Weddings are arranged 6 months ahead. At
least one partner or their parents must be a
practicing and active member of our parish.
Please call Msgr. Chieffo at Ext. 110 or Fr.
Buckley at Ext. 123 for the initial paperwork
and to arrange your wedding date.
RCIA:
Interested in becoming a Catholic or a Catholic who needs to complete their sacraments?
Call Deacon Peter and Mary Zurbach,
(610) 565-5736.
FAITH SHARING:
Rejuvenating Our Catholic Faith through Jesus
Our Faith Sharing groups are discussion groups with
your fellow parishioners reflecting on the Sunday
reading and Fr. Robert Barron’s videos on Catholicism. Fr. Barron’s books and CD’s are available in
the narthex. Meetings are kept to an hour. Facilitators and times of meetings are listed below.
Mondays: 1:30 PM
Camille Antonello, 610-566-0148
Tuesdays: 7:45PM
Joanne Hinkle, 610-892-3998
Wednesdays: 7:00AM (Men’s Group)
Dennis Murphy, 610-565-5568
Thursdays: 9:15AM
Mary Jane McCloskey, 610-356-4132
Fridays: 7:30AM (Men’ Group in Chester)
Eustice Mita, [email protected]
Bimonthly on Mondays
Sue Mita, 610-566-4819
Second Wednesdays: 9:30AM
Jeanne Barker, 610-627-1009
Bimonthly on Wednesdays
Mary Ann Foster, 610-566-1399
First Wednesday of the month– 7:30PM
Mary Beth Yount, 610-358-4224
Worship
Adult Choir
Altar Servers
Altar Society
Extraordinary Ministers
Greeters
Guitar Group
Lectors
Moms In Prayer
Perpetual Adoration
Prayer Chain
Youth Choir
Mary-Ellen Harris
Susan Edmundowicz
Anne Chillemi
James & Ro DiFerdinand
Barbara Eubanks
John Dezell
James & Ro DiFerdinand
Nicky Verna
Shelly Zeller
Maria Flannery
Maryl Apadula
610-566-8821
610-566-8821
610-566-3206
610-892-9567
610-361-8787
610-565-8234
610-892-9567
610-639-3816
610-353-7739
484-467-3166
914-552-9443
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Peter Zurbach
Fran Poole
Carolyn Giacomucci
Karen Kelly
Anne Fenerty
Frances Jackson
James Colombo,MD
Dennis & Lorraine Kinslow
Phila Marriage Prep
Dennis Murphy
John Brokars
610-565-5736
610-565-4090
610-357-0636
610-565-6539
610-565-6228
610-592-4216
610-891-0731
610-558-0322
610-873-2017
610-565-5568
610-696-5969
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610-566-8821
610-361-8787
610-353-1375
610-639-3816
610-635-8407
610-891-9483
610-892-3998
610-356-3626
610-359-9394
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Faith Formation
Baptismal Prep
Centering Prayer
Children’s Liturgy
Legion of Mary
Little Church School
Childcare (9:30AM Mass)
Malvern Retreat
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Prep
Men’s Bible Study
Neo Catechumenal
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Healing, Ministry & Stewardship
Healing Ministry
Bereavement Support
Funeral Planner
Hope Ministry
Charity Board
Church Care
Bethesda
Food Collection
St. Vincent de Paul
Anita Morro, RN
Barbara Eubanks
Bernadette Ciavardini
Nicky Verna
Joshua Ortego
Monica Grzeczkowski
Joanne Hinkle
Susan Fromhold
John Donohue
Organizations
AA Meeting
CYO
Employment Network
Finance Committee
School Advisory Board
Home & School
PREP Board
Pastoral Council
Religious Endowment
Respect Life
Seniors Group
Knights of Columbus
Ushers
WebMaster
Thursdays, 7PM
Dan Morrow
Barbara Stoyell-Mulholland
Bill O’Shea
Ryan Hammond
Rosemary Procaccini
Melissa Bergen
Joe Bodalski
Tom Henson
John Duffin
Marie Burns
Dr. Bartholomew Tortella
Al Spinelli
Kerry Boyle
610-566-3269
484-420-4246
610-627-0607
610-355-2366
610-558-4944
610-565-9598
610-892-7361
610-565-5032
484-574-8870
610-356-7491
610-566-4202
610-565-3417
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