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1 Founded BRYN MAWR AVENUE BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA Website: Phone: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 PM, also by appointment Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, J.D., J.C.D., M.A. Pastor Director of Parish Outreach Peggy Haley Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, J.C.L., M.A., M.Div. Parochial Vicar Director of Liturgical Music Berthilla Wiscount Reverend John A. McGinnis Retired Priest Coordinator of Religious Education Peggy Haley Deacon Michael J. Kubiak Weekend Assistance: Rev. Gregory Finn OSJ and Rev. Quan Tran NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Saint Matthias Parish! Please see one of the priests after any weekend Mass or call the Rectory if you are interested in registering at Saint Matthias Parish. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. SICK CALLS: Emergencies Please call the Rectory. Hospital Visitation The Parish Priests will be happy to visit any Parishioner who is hospitalized. Please contact the Rectory, since hospitals do not contact the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered most Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are made in advance at the Rectory. Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their respective Pastors. First-time parents attend a Pre-Jordan Meeting prior to Baptism, which is arranged at a mutually convenient time. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the parish at least six months before the date of the Wedding. N O V E M B E R 18, 2018 T H I R T Y - T H I R D S U N D A Y O F O R D I N A R Y T I ME 075 Saint Matthias - 1

2 November 18, 2018 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:00 Rick Beckett 5:00 Emily T. Borek & Nina R. Baldi Sunday, November 18 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Thomas Eberheardt 10:30 In memory of Sully Damas 7:00 Special Intentions for Marge & Ed Kiefski Monday, November 19 - Weekday 7:30 No Intention Tuesday, November 20 Weekday 7:30 Richard Frank Vita Wednesday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 Ernest Augustine Thursday, November 22 St. Cecilia Virgin & Martyr 9:00 Parishioners of St. Matthias Friday, November 23 Weekday 7:30 Hans Steinbeis Saturday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 Louise Vesci 5:00 On behalf of Michele Smith Thank You to St. Joseph Sunday, November 25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe *8:30 Edward & Elizabeth Brown 10:30 Parishioners of St. Matthias 7:00 In memory of Louise Rosciolli * Extra ordinary support through the Saint Matthias Day Program. Priest Celebrant Schedule: November 24 & 25 5:00 Fr. Gregory Finn, OSJ 8:30 Fr. John McGinnis 10:30 Fr. Sean Bransfield 7:00 Fr. Quan Tran LIVING LIGHTS: On the side of the Sanctuary near the statue of the Sacred Heart is a place where three candles burn for special intentions. If you wish to have one of these candles burning for your intention, please bring your donation and intention to the sacristy or the rectory office. The donation for these candles is $10. This week s candles are lit for: Our Youth, Marriage & Family, for Special Intention in thanksgiving for favor received. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Lorraine Beaulieu, Richard & Mary Jane Breen, Sister Margaret Donohue, R.S.M., Martha Eckert, Louise Grato, Raymond Hinson, Dr. Joan Hurlock, William Kelly, Chadd Kraus, Eleanor Kuhl, Ann Ledgister, Rev. James Moore, S.J., Mrs. Agata Pacellia, Michele Smith, Jim Trainer, Louise Vesci, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, S.J. We also pray for those served by our Parish in Inglis House and Bala Nursing Home. Please help us keep this list current: if you wish to have someone s name added to/removed from the Sick List, kindly contact the Rectory. MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Patricia Black, Andrea Constantino, Mike DeMonte, Maggie Duffy, Brian Fogarty, Peggy Haley (ex-officio), Ed Kiefski, Claudia Martinez, Ray Nepomuceno, Gina Sullivan, H. Nelson Keyser (finance council rep.), Berthilla Wiscount (ex-officio), Megan Zak November, 2018 In the Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Sacrificial Giving ~ Stewardship November 10 & 11, $6,800 November 11 & 12, $7,220 Second Collection today is for Catholic Education Thank you for your continued sacrificial generosity! 075 Saint Matthias - 2

3 Liturgical Ministry Schedule November 24, 2018 & November 25, 2018 Lectors 5:00 PM Monique T. Brady 8:30 AM Erin Rooney 10:30 AM Theresa Trainer 7:00 PM Vanessa Kraus Minsters of Holy Communion 5:00 PM Peg McCoy & Dolores DiGiacomo 8:30 AM Jenny Custer & Letty Padolina 10:30 AM Deacon Mike & Andrea Constantino 7:00 PM Vanessa Kraus & Victoria Britt Altar Servers 5:00 PM Katie Timeberlake & Chris Hyland 8:30 AM Patrick & Cormac Rooney & Nathan Tran 10:30 AM Lucas Rodriguez, Annabel Shin, Emily Donoghue & Keira Gibbons 7:00 PM Eva Kraus & Keiko Nguyen Greeters 5:00 PM Marie Preston, Pat & Connie Cerone & Dolores DiGiacomo 8:30 AM Miriam Mitchell, Jenny Custer, Claudia Martinez & Alan Tremper 10:30 AM Carla Falco, Andrea Constantino, Stephanie Shin & Eileen Keenan 7:00 PM Kathleen Johnson If you are a Greeter and are at this Mass, Please Help! Counters Schedule Eileen Keenan & Nester Delgado St. Matthias Church Annual Crèche Blessing, Church Lighting, and Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2018 Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. At Mass, we will collect canned goods, dry goods, and financial donations to benefit Mercy Neighborhood Ministries to replenish their food cupboard. Thank you for your generosity. Family Christmas Fun Fest December 7, 6:00 PM Just a reminder that the parish has Suggestion Boxes at the doors of the church. Our Parish Pastoral Council is looking for your input. Your comments and ideas are most welcome. (Please include your name.) Parish Problems We have been having difficulties with our parish e- mail accounts for the last few weeks. If you recently sent us an , it is possible that it was not received. We are working on the problem and hope to have it corrected soon. VERSE OF THE DAY NOVEMBER 18, 2018 The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet.. Nahum 1:3 075 Saint Matthias - 3

4 Archdiocese of Philadelphia CALLED BY NAME A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE REMINDER: Today place your CALLED BY NAME response card in the collection basket or return it to the parish office. Continue to pray for the success of this program in our parish and our diocese, especially during these weeks of prayer for vocations It is the presence of the Lord, who reveals Himself and the gift of grace, that will render marriage full and profoundly true Pope Francis Couples Married Civilly Have you thought about getting married in the Catholic Church? Catholics who exchange vows in the presence of ministers from other religious traditions or civil officials are not considered validly married in the eyes of the Catholic Church. We invite you to bring new meaning to your lives by embracing the vocation of marriage and dedicating your family s mission to sharing God s love. For more information on the many blessings received through the Sacrament of Marriage Contact: Deacon.Mike.Kubiak@comcast.net / SAINT MATTHIAS ANNUAL GIVING TREE Benefitting La Salle Academy On November 25 th, our 7 th Annual Giving Tree will be placed in front of the Saint Joseph Altar, at the entrance to the crypt. The tree will again display Christmas ornaments, but these are special ornaments. On the back of each ornament are items requested from Santa. In this case, you will be the Santa! LaSalle Academy is a mission school located in Philadelphia. The school is dedicated to educating children in grades 3 through 8 whose life opportunities are limited by financial, academic, social, or emotional challenges, and whose parents/guardians desire, but cannot afford a Catholic education. The academy is located at 1434 N. Second Street. LaSalle Academy serves the poorest of the poor. We ask each family to take an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift requested, place the unwrapped gift with the firmly-affixed ornament onto the gift under the tree. The gifts will be delivered to the school for distribution to these children and families. We ask that you place your gift under the tree by Sunday, December 16 th. LaSalle stated that these gifts are many times the only present the child or family members will receive for Christmas. It is our prayer that all the ornaments are taken and replaced with a gift under the tree. May God bless you for your generosity. 075 Saint Matthias - 4

5 2018 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Boy Scout Troop Bala 1 Holiday Wreath & Coffee Bean Sale ORDER NOW!!! I am a Boy Scout in Troop Bala One, located in Bala Cynwyd. We are having our annual fundraiser Holiday Wreath and La Colombe Coffee Bean Sale. The wreaths are decorated by the boys in the troop. The whole-bean coffee comes in 12 ounce bags from La Colombe, the best coffee in Philadelphia and beyond. Three blends will be available Nizza (a creamy, fragrant sweet coffee Medium Light Roast), Corsica (a bold blend with an agreeable nature - Dark Roast) and Decaffeinated. If you have a favorite La Colombe blend not offered, please let us know what you would like and we will try to get it for you. Makes a great gift or treat yourself! Wreaths are just $20 each and will be available for pick-up or delivery shortly after Thanksgiving. Each bag of coffee beans is priced at $15 and is available now! Cash or checks made payable to Troop Bala One are accepted at or before delivery. All net proceeds benefit the Scouts of Bala One and are used to help offset the costs of camping, equipment and activities. Thank you for considering supporting me and my troop! Teddy Eiseinstein Place order by messaging us on our Facebook page marks or ing seisenstein@aciclinical.com. Please provide name, address, phone & # of wreaths or coffee blend ADVENT-CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Sunday, December 16 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Monday, December 17 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Also, by appointment CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24, :00 PM & 6:00 PM Vigil Masses for Christmas MIDNIGHT MASS Preceded by a choral and Instrumental prelude at 11:30 PM CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday December 25, 2018 Masses 8:30 & 10:30 AM No Evening Mass Saturday December 29, :00 PM Vigil Mass THE HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH Sunday, December 30, 2018 Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year s Eve 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year s Day 8:30 & 10:30 AM No Evening Mass 075 Saint Matthias - 5

6 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, November 19 Casseroles for St. John Hospice Thursday, November 22 9:00 AM Mass - Happy Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23 Parish Office Closed CASSEROLES FOR SAINT JOHN S HOSPICE We are grateful to those who are making a casserole, freezing it in a foil pan (pans & recipes available in the church vestibules), then placing it in the gym lobby on the third Monday of each month. The next pickup is tomorrow, November 19. Friday, December 7 Fun Fest Saturday, December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve. Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day AN INVITATION TO All Parish Families The Annual Christmas Fun Fest is scheduled on Friday, December 7 th immediately after the church lighting and creche blessing. All families are encouraged to join in the fun. Children may want to participate in the Tableau/Show. We need your helping hands to make this the success it has been in the past. Sign Up Information My child/children have permission and would like to participate in the Annual Fun Fest Christmas Show on the evening of Friday, December 7th. I understand that costumes will be provided for the children. Child/Children s Name and Grade: Parent Contact Information: Phone #: I would like to volunteer to help My child in 5 th grade or above will help I can donate something for the bake table Please return to Peggy Haley ASAP or at the latest November 18 th so that we can plan. I can be reach by phone at or by at landearth@aol.com- Thank you for all that you do for our parish. 075 Saint Matthias - 6