Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 10, 2016

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 10, 2016 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Rev. Raymond W. Smart, retired; resident Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Business Manager Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor Shirley Misiak, Office Manager Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center Diane Cunningham, Adm. Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Sister Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T., Parish Outreach Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory Youth Ministry Religious Education/PREP Catholic Family Life Center Parish Hall Parish Outreach Neri Center Fax Numbers: Rectory Religious Education/PREP Catholic Family Life Center Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg Hours: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Address: Website Address: Religious Education Office address & hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm 8:00 pm address: Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA address: Website Address: Youth Ministry Office hours: (East Greenville) Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm address: spnym@comcast.net ROSARY: Prayed in the Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 1 st Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the, followed by Benediction. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS For a floral arrangement to be placed at the altar, please call the rectory. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - St. Anne The is open Monday thru Saturday until 7:00 PM for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Daily Mass is celebrated in the attached to the rectory: Monday - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM Saturday - 9:00 AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT anytime. BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule 2 nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 11 AM Mass 3 rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 12:30 PM SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation need to be at least 16 years of age, to be confirmed, attend Mass weekly, and if married, be in a valid marriage. PRE-JORDAN CLASSES 1 st Monday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Rectory meeting room. MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS before the date of the wedding. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to your new home! Please stop by or call the rectory between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm to fill out a registration card. SHUT-INS Please call the Parish Outreach Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 1

2 OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are the Catholic Parish Community of St. Philip Neri, answering Christ's call to discipleship through Word, Sacrament and Service. We proclaim God's hope and love to all. Serving at Mass April 17 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Dave Moser H. Brodlo Trudy Moser M. Brodlo Priest Deacon Dawn Ellis Robert Ellis 7:30 am - Lori Brozena Pete Frank Trish Dornisch C. Mullaney Priest Deacon Jo Ellen Carr Ray Carr Saturday, April 16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the 9:00 am - Joseph Dubiel, (Richard & Barbara Grochowski) 5:00 pm - Joe & Stella Cias, (The Family) Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, :30 am - For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 9:30 am - Board Members of the Martin Foundation 11:00 am - Dr. Roberto Porto Jr., (Gloria Martell) FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The red roses placed at the Sacred Heart Altar are in loving memory of Joseph Pellerite; requested by Anthony & Dolores Arnao. 9:30 am - Bob Brennan Judy Horvath WE INVITE YOUR PRAYERS Eleanor Brennan Matt Horvath For the sick, those in hospitals, nursing homes, Priest also for their caregivers; and all those we hold Deacon close in our hearts. Lisa Edleman Please pray in particular for Matthew Mike Edleman DeStefano. Renee DeGrassi LaRue Emmell For those who have died, and in particular for Keith Greczek Baby Daisy Elizabeth Lyons, grant them Stephanie Greczek eternal rest and peace. Bill Gurgick Lisa Gurgick APRIL 2016: This week at a glance 11:00 am - Bob Hermley Betty Herman Monday April 11 Jeanne Hermley Adoration in the : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Barbara Schwind Charismatic Prayer Group 5:30 pm - Bob Schwind Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm - Neri Center Respect Life Ministry Meeting 7:00 pm - Rectory Third Sunday of Easter SPN Quilting 1:30 pm - Parish Hall April 10, 2016 Monday, April 11, St. Stanislaus Tuesday April 12 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in the Adoration in the : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 5:00 pm - Stella Roney, (The Cias family) Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall Car Show Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Rectory Tuesday, April 12 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Wednesday April 13 8:00 am - William & Teresa Harvey (Fr. Roncase) Adoration in the : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Garden Club 5:00 pm Church grnds. Wednesday, April 13, St. Martin I PREP/Religious Education 6:30 pm SPN CFLC 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the 8:00 am - John Ruby (KOC Council 6614) Thursday - April 14 Men's Basketball 8:00 pm - Parish Hall Thursday, April 14 NO Pennsburg Manor Nursing Home Mass 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the 8:00 am - For all those enrolled in the Friday - April 15 Memorial Society Adoration in the : 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Frontier Girls 6:30 pm Parish Hall Friday, April 15 SPN Quilting 1:00 pm Parish Hall 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the 8:00 am - Donald Lammers 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 Saturday - April 16 Adoration in the : 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Breakfast setup 7:00 am Parish Hall Sunday - April 17 Children's Liturgy of the Word at 9:30 am Mass Frontier Girls Tall Flag Practice 2:00 pm Parish Hall Little Church 9:30 am Parish Hall Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall Parish Breakfast 7:00 am - 12:30 pm Parish Hall Youth Ministry 5:30 pm Parish Hall Upcoming Meetings Adoration - Monday, April 18-9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration - Tuesday, April 19-9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Tuesday, April 19-7:00 pm - Parish Hall Adoration - Wednesday, April 20-9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Garden Club - Wednesday, April 20-5:00 pm - Church grounds PREP - Wednesday, April 20-6:30 pm - SPN CFLC Adoration - Thursday, April 21-9:00 am - 7:00 pm - First Holy Communion Practice - Thursday, April 21-6:00 pm in Church Frontier Girls Tall Flags Practice - Thursday, April 21-6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in Parish Hall Men's Basketball - Thursday, April 21-8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Parish Hall Adoration - Friday, April 22-9:00 am - 7:00 pm in the Frontier Girls - Friday, April 22 - NO Meeting SPN Quilting - Friday, April 22-1:00 pm - Parish Hall Meeting Rooms Adoration - Saturday, April 23-10:00 am - 4:00 pm - First Holy Communion - Saturday, April 23-10:00 am in Church Frontier Girls - Trip to Animal Place - Saturday, April 23 (final plans not yet in place) Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday, April 24 at the 9:30 am Mass Frontier Girls - Sunday, April 24 - Tall Flags Practice - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Parish Hall Little Church - Sunday, April 24-9:30 am - Parish Hall Meeting rooms (last class/reception) Men's Basketball - Sunday, April 24-8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Parish Hall PARISH NEWS SUNDAY COLLECTIONS April 12, 2015 April 3, 2016 Envelopes: $ 6, $ 7, Online: 2, , Loose: Children: Total: $ 9, $ 9, ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving. Online giving is a secure and personalized way to give to the parish. It also can stand on its own as a means of a donation or can be used in conjunction with your offering envelopes. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. ( Special Second Collections: April 2016 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following second collections are: Catholic Home Missions; 100th Anniversary. Give a St. Philip Neri Memorial Gift! For a donation of $35 or more, there is a beautiful Folder recording the gift and donor to be presented to the family. In memory of Winifred Moyer; requested by: Willard and Geraldine Graber. We also have "Living Memorials" for those special occasions in life. SPN SENIOR CLUB NEWS Just a reminder...listed below are the SPN Senior Club Luncheon dates for the Calendar Year Be sure to mark your calendar and save the dates! April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28 October 26, November 16 & December 14. PARISH OUTREACH H.O.P.E.: For the First Quarter of 2016, our H.O.P.E. Ministers made 37 trips, 71 & 3/4 hours of service! Friendly Visitors: Please mark your calendars. There will be a Friendly Visitors Meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 am in the Rectory Meeting Room. Call LaRue Emmell at: OR Sister Patricia Kelly: only if you are NOT coming. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3

4 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY The Respect Life Ministry Committee will meet on Monday, April 11 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. If anyone would like to be a part of this Ministry, call Mark Nunan at or marknunan@dejazzd.com. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY The Respect Life Ministry is holding a Coat Drive on the weekend of April 23/24. Don't throw away the old winter coats you don't want. Drop them off at Church; the Respect Life Ministry will distribute them to the homeless in Philly. Remember Matthews' Gospel: "when you saw Me naked, you clothed Me." Other used items that will help our homeless are: Old blankets, sleeping bags, worn clothing (especially large men's sizes), and travel size toiletries. Thank you and God Bless you, from the Respect Life Ministry on behalf of the homeless. For more information call Mark Nunan: CAR SHOW COMMITTEE MEETING There is a Car Show Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. If anyone would like to join the committee, call Pete Frank at or just come to the meeting; we welcome all newcomers! CAR SHOW SIGNS A few Car Show signs were not returned from last year's Show. If you have a sign, please return it as soon as possible. Signs may be dropped off at the rectory or in the Vestibule of the Church. ST. PHILIP NERI CHURCH HOAGIE SALE CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY TUESDAY May 3 12:00 PM 6:00 PM COST: $5.00 Orders due: April 26 Call Rita: or Pat: ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH BREAKFAST All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Sunday, April 17th; 7AM - 12:30 PM Scrambled eggs. bacon. sausage Chipped beef. Home fried potatoes. cereal. toast Milk. coffee. hot tea. 2 juices Omelette Station: prepared to order - always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit Pancakes: Plain and a Specialty Homemade baked goods for sale! For every 100 sold breakfasts, one FREE will be given away! Seniors (60 & up): $8.00 Adults (11-60) 9.00 Ages 4-11: & under: 1.00 checks and major credit cards are accepted. donations of baked goods are much appreciated; if you can help out, call Rita: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe (sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry) Time is running out to join us on this six (6) day Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico from May Reservations and payments must be in by Monday, April 11th. Cost of $1,695 includes: Airfare from Philadelphia 5 nights of lodging at Casa Blanca Hotel many sites will be visited on this Pilgrimage Daily Mass at different locations 2 meals/day (breakfast & dinner) All ground transportation, fees & gratuities For more information there are brochures at the SCRIP table, rectory office or call Mark: Videos about the Shrine and Tilma: St. Philip Neri, page 4

5 SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER The trip to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Saturday, April 30 still has seats available. We will be leaving from the CFLC at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $58.00 Adults/$55.00 Children (12 & Under). Please register on line at or call the CFLC at Admission, Dinner and Transportation are included in the total price. The Art on Main Street program on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:45 p.m. has room for anyone wanting to join the program. The cost is $ Please register prior to Wednesday, April 20. The next trip will be to Longwood Gardens on Saturday, May 21. We will be leaving from the Catholic Family Life Center at 10:00 a.m. and will be returning at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $36.00 Adults/$32.00 Seniors (62+)/Children (5-18) $25.00/ 4 and under free. Admission and transportation is included. We are currently working on the Fall Program Schedule. If you have any suggestions or would like to present a topic, please contact Tom Dewees at the Catholic Family Life Center. KITCHEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR BINGO Will you help? Help is needed in the kitchen for monthly Bingo to assist in anyway possible. The time would be 11:45 am to 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall Kitchen. Call Rita Latshaw for more information at: Keep in mind you would only have to help once every four months. THANK YOU FROM KOC COUNCIL 6614 The Knights of Columbus Father Letterhouse Council 6614 would like to thank everyone for their generous food and monetary donations that helped stock the shelves at The Open Link Food Cupboard. Because of everyone's efforts, 1080 pounds of food and $ was donated on March 12/13 to benefit The Open Link! ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood Christ calls; will you answer? Consider the Priesthood. Are You Called to Be a Deacon? Archdiocese of Philadelphia Minister of the Word Minister at the Altar Minister of Charity While all of the baptized are called to share in the mission of Jesus Christ according to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, those who are ordained also offer service in a way proper to the Sacrament of Holy Orders. A deacon s ministry entails proclaiming, preaching and teaching God s Word, assisting the bishop and priest at the Liturgy, assisting at funerals, ministering to the sick and dying, leading the community in prayer and in sacramental liturgies, baptizing, witnessing marriages, and exercising administrative leadership in the Church. A permanent deacon, who may be married, is a member of the clergy and shares in the hierarchy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the deacon is configured to Christ the Servant. It is Christ the Servant who acts through the ministry of the deacon. Learn More 2016 Permanent Diaconate Information Night Thursday, April 21, :00 PM 9:00 PM Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Vianney Auditorium 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register or for more information, Laura Nimmons: lnimmons@archphila.org Wedding Anniversary Mass Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? he annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, May 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul at the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput presiding. This mass is to pray for and with all married couples who are newlyweds, or who have been married 25 years or more, or 50 years or more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 5 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: or

6 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Make your own mark In the early days of Christianity, when its Jewish roots were prominent, Jesus was sometimes referred to as the great high priest. But he sure broke the mold for the typical Jewish high priest. The position had been hereditary for many generations in Jewish history, passed from father to son from the time of Aaron, brother of Moses. Later on, Roman authorities assumed the authority to appoint the high priest, thereby assuring his civil obedience (or swiftly replacing him). Jesus was anything but obedient to civil authorities or religious ones for that matter. He answered to a higher calling. You too can live a life that is anything but ordinary if you believe in your own sacred lineage. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 (48). The high priest questioned them, We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name? MONDAY, APRIL 11 FEAST OF STANISLAUS, BISHOP, MARTYR write an , vote, protest, or boycott. Small actions can add up to make a big difference. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 (273). Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER WEEKDAY What just happened? A bishop celebrating Confirmation soon after Easter asked the adults in the congregation not the kids Do you know what mystagogia means? Embarrassment. No takers. It means, going deeper into the mysteries. It s the time after Easter when the newly baptized reflect on what just happened at their entrance into the church. It s a good idea for all believers, especially adults, to deepen their faith through spiritual reading. There is much excellent material available. What s the last book on Catholicism you ve read? Perhaps The Francis Effect: A Radical Pope s Challenge to the American Catholic Church, by John Gehring, would be a good one to turn to. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35 (274). Whoever comes to me will never hunger. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Take a stand Saint Stanislaus was a Polish bishop in 1079 who didn t back down, despite threats and charges of treason from the corrupt and immoral King Boleslaus the Bold. After Stanislaus excommunicated Boleslaus, the king ordered the just bishop s death, and when soldiers refused, Boleslaus did the deed with his own hands. When leaders are out of line, let Stanislaus embolden you FEAST OF MARTIN I, POPE, MARTYR Provide refuge Pope Francis has called on every parish, religious community, monastery, and sanctuary to take in one refugee family fleeing the Middle East. As you support this effort in your own locale, remember the plight of Pope Martin I, who was driven into exile and subjected to great suffering that eventually killed him all for refusing to capitulate against injustice. You might not wield the influence to a Byzantine emperor. Pope Pius VII later wrote of a bishop, but you can speak up, get involved, 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 of the virtually abandoned Martin, Without the assistance offered by the pious generosity of individuals, he would not have had food for himself and his few attendants. You can help those in situations like Martin s today. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 (275). I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger. appreciated the change, consubstantial captures the original Latin term for same substance. The change is an opportunity to reflect on what exactly the words you say mean. Keep working to deepen your understanding of your belief. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 (277). He began at once to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER WEEKDAY Death, where is your sting? Though the denial of death is widespread in a youth-oriented culture, we ve all tasted its bitterness in the loss of those we love. The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes the Easter point: Jesus, the Son of God, also himself suffered the death that is part of the human condition. Yet, despite his anguish as he faced death, he accepted it... [and] the obedience of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing because it is a participation in the death of the Lord, so that [we] can also share his Resurrection. Easter does not happen only to Jesus. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 (276). Whoever believes has eternal life. SATURDAY, APRIL 16 EASTER WEEKDAY Make your kindness indispensable We move through our days viewing events of each hour from our limited point of view. This self-atthe-center perspective can make us feel indispensable to the action whether it s family life, our contribution at work, or our place at the parish or in the neighborhood. While we may feel that little can go on without us, history proves us wrong about that. In a little side story in Acts, a generous woman named Dorcas demonstrates what the world really can t do without! Peter is obliged to bring her back to life to renew her service. Be indispensably kind. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 (278). The widows came to Peter weeping and showing him the tunics and cloaks that Dorcas had made. FRIDAY, APRIL 15 EASTER WEEKDAY Fine-tune your faith When we recite the Nicene Creed our Catholic belief expressed in a profession of faith we say that Jesus Christ is consubstantial with the Father. Before the English translation of the liturgy of the Mass was modified in 2011, we used to say one in being with the Father. While not everyone 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

8 Parish Council At-Large Nominations are being accepted for Parish Council At-Large Representative: Nominations are now being accepted from any parishioner 18yrs of age or older who may be interested in participating in Parish Council as an At-Large Representative. The At-Large representative is an important component within the parish council structure, as they help foster and strengthen communications within the parish community. The representative is expected to attend all Parish Council meetings which occur on selected Mondays five six times a year between September and June. To submit your or any parishioner s name for consideration, please complete the nomination information, place it in an envelope and either put it in the collection basket, dropping it off or mail it back to the rectory; please note on the envelope At- Large Nominee. If you have any questions please Pete Franks (Nominations Chair) at - thefranks1@comcast.net The deadline for receiving all nominations is Monday, April 25, ======================================================== Nomination Form Please print Name of Nominee: Address (if known): Phone # (if known): - - Address (If 059-St. Philip Neri, page 1

9 SPN SENIOR CLUB MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Wednesday, April 27, :30 AM - St. Philip Neri Parish Hall COME AND ENJOY A GREAT CATERED LUNCH AND B I N G O* (For those who do not play Bingo, just socialize) To make your reservation please call Rita Latshaw: The reservation deadline is April 22, 2016 Cost of lunch is $3.00 per person *Cost of Bingo - Only $2.00 for six games 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

10 DISCOUNT DORNEY PARK TICKETS Dorney Park opens its regular season on April 30 to May 27; (amusement park only); May 28 - September 5 (both parks) and weekends only from September 10 thru October 30. You can pre-order and pre-pay for tickets. The tickets are good for any one regular admission (all age groups) to both Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom. The cost is $30/ticket. This is a savings of $27.75/ticket. Order forms are available anywhere SCRIP is sold: at Church after Masses or call the rectory office: between 10:00 am & 4:00 pm. Tickets will not be available for purchase until the weekend of April 23/24. Payment by cash or check only; please make your check payable to ST. PHILIP NERI CHURCH. A limited number of tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. To guarantee you get your discount tickets, we strongly suggest that you pre-order and pre-pay. Once purchased, tickets cannot be returned. Discount tickets are sold to our parishioners as a courtesy and IS NOT a fund raising event. Detach and return with payment anywhere SCRIP is sold. ORDER FORM Number of tickets: X $30 Name Cash Amount paid Tel # Check # Amount paid Tell us how you would like your tickets returned to you: (circle one) Pick up at SCRIP Table after Mass or Rectory Office. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3