Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 29, 2018

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 29, 2018 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus Locke Highleyman, Business Manager Shirley Misiak, Office Manager Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Joan Lampart, Coordinator of Parish Outreach Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center Dianne Linden, Administrative Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory Youth Ministry Religious Education/PREP Catholic Family Life Center Parish Hall 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 Summer 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: prep@spnparish.org Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA address: tdewees@spncflc.org Website Address: Youth Ministry Office hours: (East Greenville) Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm address: youthministry@spnparish.org ROSARY: Prayed in the Chapel Monday s at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 AM; 10:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - St. Anne Chapel The Chapel is open Monday thru Saturday until 7:00 PM for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Daily Mass is celebrated in the Chapel attached to the rectory: Monday s: Communion Service: 8:00 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT. BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule. 2 nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 10 AM Mass 3 rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 11:30 AM SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation need to be at least 16 years of age, be baptized and Receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, attend Mass weekly, and if married, be in a valid Marriage. PRE-JORDAN CLASSES Call the Rectory Office to schedule. MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS before the date of the wedding. NEW PARISHIONERS Stop by or call the rectory between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm SHUT-INS Call the Parish Outreach Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Rectory Office.

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 May 6 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm Courtney Highleyman Bob Ellis Janet Kendra D. Croke Priest Deacon Doug DiTondo Linda DiTondo 7:30 am Lori Brozena B. Bowser Mary R. Giambrone C. Bowser Priest Deacon Mike Misiak Chuck Rodgers 10:00 am Judy Horvath E. Koch Matt Horvath S. DiMarco Priest Deacon Andrew Souder Mary Souder Terry Benner Wendy Benner Rose Anderson Mary E. Paulk Leonette Nicolaou Dawn McCausland Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018 Monday, April 30 9:00 AM 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, May 1 8:00 AM Gerald Cleary, (Family) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, May 2, Saint Athanasius 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for the Infant of Prague, (Peggy Bambrick) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, May 3, Saint Philip & James 8:00 AM Deceased members of the Vuotto & Giambrone families, (Mary R. & Jim Giambrone) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel First Friday, May 4 9:00 AM Seventh Anniversary, Helen Sieber (Mary Godshall) 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, May 5 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 PM P.J. Geunes, (Family) Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, :30 AM Thomas Virus, (Judi, daughters and Grandchildren) 10:00 AM For the Living & Deceased Members of the Parish. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The center floral arrangement is in memory of Attilio Frank; requested by: Joe and Madeleine Gehringer. WE INVITE YOUR PRAYERS For the sick, those in hospitals, nursing homes, also for their caregivers; and all those we hold close in our hearts. Please pray in particular for: Alexa Boyd, Kai Boyd, Warren Buddy Bradley, Baby Elfie Evans, Bart Keegan, & Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for Edwin Bill Lee, Margie Leister & Ruth Wunder, grant them eternal rest and peace. PARISH NEWS SAINT PHILIP NERI AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: ajbauer337@gmail.com Ray Carr: bigdaddy2530@gmail.com Kevin Charlton: mpcharlton@comcast.net Matthew Fuhs: matthew.fuhs@comcast.net Karen Katrinak: karenkat1@verizon.net Bill Robinson: wcrobinson2@hotmail.com Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net

3 HOUSE BLESSINGS House Blessings can be arranged by calling or ing Shirley Misiak at the rectory - Monday Friday: ofcmgr@spnparish.org. The request will then be recorded and then forwarded to one of the Deacons who will follow up with a phone call to schedule a visit. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS April 30, 2017 April 22, 2018 Envelopes: $ 5, $ 5, Online: 1, , Loose: 1, , Children: Total: $ 7, $ 8, SPECIAL SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: May 2018 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an on-line giver, the following special collections are: Catholic Home Missions, Ascension Thursday, Parish Debt 2 nd Quarter, 100 th 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 Elva Bolognese; requested by: Malcolm Keiter, Larry Triplett, Ronald Triplett, Peter & Alice Vanveen. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Will be holding a Socks and Underwear Drive on the weekend of May 5 th /6 th. We are looking for new white crew socks and men s underwear. Place your donations in the bins that will be at all the doors in Church. The Respect Life Ministry will repackage them into separate bags, and will distribute them to the Homeless in Philadelphia. Matthew s Gospel: when you saw Me naked, you clothed me. This is a great opportunity to fulfill one of the Corporal acts of Mercy. Items needed are: New white athletic/crew socks for men size 10 New Men s white T-shirts size Large New Men s white briefs size Large Thank you and God bless you from the Respect Life Ministry on behalf of the Homeless. For more information, call or Mark Nunan: or marknunan@dejazzd.com. CAR SHOW 2018 The next meeting is Tuesday May 8 th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM. SPN SENIOR CLUB CALENDAR 2018 May 23: Luncheon Mother s & Father s Day Celebration June 27: Lunch Maintaining Physical Balance David Brewer July 10: Bus Trip to Atlantic City Casino July 25: Senior Club Luncheon Life Long Learning Eliza Mann August 20: Bus Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Nun sense August 22: Luncheon Speaker: Kevin Crilley Green Lane Park: Then and Now September 26: Luncheon Navigating the Government Systems for Senior Services October 11: Bus trip to Penn s Peak: An afternoon with Dolly & Kenny October 24: Luncheon/Halloween Party November 14: *Luncheon: Honoring our Veterans Missing Man November 30: Bus Trip to American Music Theatre: The First Noel December 19: *Luncheon: St. Mary s School/Children s Choir Nominations for Members at Large Positions The Parish Council of SPN is now accepting nominations for Members at Large positions. They may be put in the collection basket to the attention of Pete Frank or Ed Tryon by Sunday May 6 th.

4 SPN SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIP Tuesday July 10: Resorts Casino Group Package: $25 FREE Slot play p/person 9:00 AM depart SPN 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Resorts Casino 7:00 PM return to SPN Cost per person: $30 due on or before June 10 Cost includes: Deluxe Motor coach transportation and Resorts Slot Play. Cost does not include gratuity for Driver. To reserve a seat: Contact Gerri or to: gerriha@comcast.net or: Gail: KOC COME-N-GO BINGO SPN PARISH HALL FREE ADMISSION Saturday May 19, 2018 Doors open at 6:00 PM Games begin at 6:30 PM Cost:.25/game 50/50 cash pots and special bonus and gift prize pots. Menu: hot/cold foods & drinks If you bring a non-perishable item to benefit Open Link, you play two free games of Bingo! SPN CHURCH HOAGIE SALE Tuesday June 5 CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY 12:00 NOON 6:00 PM Orders are to be placed by May 29 th Call Rita: RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AUCTION Everything must go! Call Milagros Baumer by Friday, May 4 th at St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast! Mother s Day: Sunday, May 13: 7AM - 12PM The first 200 Mothers will receive a plant. Scrambled Eggs. Bacon. Sausage. Scrapple. Chipped Beef. French Toast Home fried Potatoes. Cereal. Toast Milk. Coffee. Hot Tea. 3 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 Egg Rolls 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 & major credit cards are accepted. PRAYER AND PRAISE Just a reminder that the group meets every Wednesday in the Saint Anne Chapel from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information, call Jan Valeriano at Registration is required for ALL Programs! CFLC: month of MAY non-perishable donations request for Mother of Mercy House, Phila. The SPN CFLC is supporting the Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia, a charitable organization that works to enhance the presence of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhoods. For the month of MAY, we are requesting the following non-perishable items: Fruit cups Canned items (tuna, soup, vegetables, pasta, etc.) Macaroni and cheese

5 These items can be dropped off when you arrive for evening programs, or during the day Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 am 3:30 pm at the CFLC, 26 East 6 th Street, East Greenville, PA NOTE: The CFLC is in the process of choosing programs for our Fall 2018 schedule. We would like to hear your suggestions on what programs you would like us to include! Call or Tom: or tdewees@spncflc.org. Tuesdays 1-2 pm/thursdays am Walking Club Challenge! Newcomers welcome! This group begins at the CFLC and walks around the block, increasing the distance as the group progresses. Cost: Free. NEW MOVIE ADDITION: Wednesday, May 2 The Hunley - Desperate to break the stranglehold of the Civil War North s coastal blockade, the South built a hand-powered submarine - CSS Hunley. The iron ship is engineered from a large steam boiler, and the crew consists of nine volunteers, men destined to change the world forever in a submersible ship that was the first combat vessel of its kind and the last hope of the Confederacy. 7:00 pm Neri Center. Cost: Free Movie rescheduled: Monday, May 14 (formerly February 16) Hidden Figures The untold story of three brilliant African-American women at NASA who were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit that turned around the infamous 20 th Century Space Race! - 7:00 pm - Neri Center. Cost: Free Children s FREE Saturday Movie: Saturday, May 5 The Lego Ninjago Movie Ninjago Island is defended by the Secret Ninja Force Kai, Nya, Jay, Cole, Zane, and Lloyd, the Green Ninja who builds them all-powerful mechs to fight against Garmadon s robotic army! 11:00 am Neri Center. Refreshments are always served! JOYFUL HEART LOUNGE AND LIBRARY All DVD Blu-Ray movies previously shown on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons are available to rent out for free! Also check out our periodicals and magazines; e.g., Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Digest, Good News, Reminisce, America, and Town & Country! Hours are Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:30 am 2:00 pm and Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. MOTHER OF MERCY HOUSE DONATIONS: You may drop off the non-perishable items or financial donations we are contributing to the Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia at the CFLC, 26 E. 6 th St., East Greenville, PA 18041, prior to any evening programs or Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm. The month of MAY items requested are: 1) Fruit cups 2) Canned items: (Tuna, soup, vegetables, pasta, etc.) 3) Macaroni & Cheese ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Malvern Retreat House Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM will be directing an Evening of Reflection on Thursday, May 3 rd at Malvern Retreat House. The theme is: Forgiveness, the Best Revenge. Register by calling or online at Fr. Matt Guckin will be directing a 24-hour Young Adult Retreat, ages 18 to 35 yrs., May Megan Mastroianni, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Young Evangelization will be the featured speaker. Prayer and Praise under the Stars, Holy Hour, Reconciliation, outside firepit and uplifting music. Our Continual Conversion to Christ is the theme. Register early at or online at Fr. Larry Richards, international author, evangelist, TV and Radio Host will be directing a 24-hour retreat for men on June 8-9 entitled, Be A Man. This is the first time he has preached at Malvern Retreat House and we invite all men, of all ages to attend this dynamic, life-changing retreat. Register early at or online at FOUR HAND PIANO RECITAL Robert Snyder & Galen Deibler Sunday April 29 th at 3:00 PM Saint Mark s Lutheran Church 81 N. Main Street Pennsburg FREE performance light refreshments

6 COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS Seeking understanding amidst disagreement A COMMUNITY EVENT! We invite you to join others in strengthening the human fabric of our community through conversation. You will be invited to share your experience! This Event s topic: GUNS IN OUR SCHOOLS Safety, security, rights & responsibilities The Center at Open Link 527 Jefferson Street - East Greenville Monday April 30 th : 7:00 PM 9:00 PM R.S.V.P. encouraged but not required ( ) FREDERICK LIVING Continuing Care Retirement Community The Lehigh Valley Harmonizers present: SONGS from the SILVER SCREEN Friday May 4 th at 7:30 PM Highlighting songs from the Lion King, New York, New York, Spider Man, The Wizard of Oz, and much more! Where: Foy Hall of Moravian College Ticket costs: Students/Seniors: $15 dollars General Adult: $20 dollars Featuring Award Winning Quartet: Party of Five Music from Lehigh Valley Youth Chorus and Liberty High School For tickets and information: Multiple Job Openings Dining Services: Servers and Utility Aides Prior experience not required Flexible schedules Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age Capable of lifting an average of twentyfive (25) pounds or more 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, minimum of 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day/week $7.75/hour For a complete job description and to apply online, please visit us at: > Employment > Current Openings Questions? Contact Christine Brown Recruiter cbrown@frederickliving.org , ext. 117 Frederick Living 2849 Big Road Frederick, PA Frederick Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. Sunday, Apr 29, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER People change Once England was our enemy. Ditto for France, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Italy, China, Korea, Cuba, and most of the Middle East. Our country has been in conflict with island nations and African peoples. We ve fought up and down Central America, not to mention our own Native Americans. Southern states were pitted against the North. It takes our hearts time to catch up with a new reality. Paul, the Christian killer, became a signature disciple of Jesus. How long before we re prepared to call an enemy a friend?

7 TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 (53). But they were all afraid of [Paul], not believing that he was a disciple. Monday, Apr 30, 2018 MEMORIAL OF PIUS V, POPE Poor in spirit Even though the man who was to be Pope Pius V ( ) would become a university professor, head of several houses of the Dominican order, a bishop and cardinal, a grand inquisitor, and eventually pope who had to implement the reforms of the Council of Trent, it seems he never forgot where he came from. Born of impoverished Italian nobility, as a boy he worked as a shepherd. After becoming pope he lived a simple and prayerful lifestyle, built hospitals, and opened the papal treasury to care for the poor, with whom he was personally involved. He kept wearing his Dominican habit, establishing the custom of popes wearing white. Prayer and service, worship and works of mercy will keep you close to God and the gospel, whatever else you do. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26 (285). "Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Tuesday, May 01, 2018 MEMORIAL OF JOSEPH THE WORKER Holy work How do you feel about your work? For many, it s a means to an end, a paycheck, something to be endured, a distraction from other important things in their lives, or even a road to wealth and power. The church, however, views work from a somewhat different angle: Everyone has the right to meaningful work that will support them and their families. Work should help build up society for the good of all. It also participates in God s creative and redeeming work. It s a holy thing. As you work today, remember Saint Joseph, who was a worker, and work both for your daily bread and the kingdom of God. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a (286). "What must we do to perform the works of God? Wednesday, May 02, 2018 MEMORIAL OF ATHANASIUS, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Many parts, one harmony Maybe because his own world was so full of discord early Christians bickering about doctrine, himself repeatedly exiled by emperors for his own belief in Jesus Saint Athanasius ( ) kept returning to the image of harmony to teach about God s ways. A choir is composed of a variety of men, women, and children, of both old and young. Under the direction of one conductor, each sings in the way that is natural for him: men with men s voices, boys with boys voices, old people with old voices. Yet all of them produce a single harmony. What a helpful reminder whenever we think others should agree with us! Unity can exist without uniformity. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8 (287). Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit. Thursday, May 03, 2018 FEAST OF PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES Live outside the bounds of history Based on the sparse details history has preserved about the apostles Philip and James, it would seem that they did nothing

8 all that noteworthy. They simply chose to follow Christ and do the works he did. But their radical, countercultural choice one that led to their martyrdom was really quite extraordinary. The same holds true for any modern Christians trying to do the works of Jesus. We may not capture the attention of news reporters or historians for choosing to love our neighbors and forgive our enemies, but we will certainly catch God s eye, which is imperative if we hope to enter the Kingdom that exists outside the bounds of history. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14 (561). Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do. Friday, May 04, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY Friends in high places On the night before he died he had supper with his friends. These words from the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass remind us of the humanness of Jesus. Though he is Lord and Savior, we can also call him friend and brother. His becoming a human being allows us both to relate to God on human terms and share in the divine life, which is life eternal. The God we worship is on intimate terms with us. Take a few moments today to ponder this incredible fact. How do everyday moments reveal God to you? TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17 (289). I do not call you servants any longer... but I have called you friends. Saturday, May 05, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY Take the handoff A little more than halfway through the Acts of the Apostles Saint Luke mentions the original 12 apostles for the last time. From then on the book is pretty much the story of the acts of the other great apostle, Saint Paul. While Paul felt it necessary to defend his status as an apostle from time to time, there s no doubt he was largely responsible for bringing the gospel of Jesus out of its Jerusalem center and spreading it around the Mediterranean area, from which it eventually spread to the whole world, as Christ had intended it to do. The passing along of the Good News of Jesus and the shape the church gives it have been the responsibility of Christians from the first days. They still are today. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21 (290). They handed on to the people for observance the decisions reached by the apostles and presbyters in Jerusalem.

9 Sunday May 6, 2018 Working Team #1 Bingo begins at 1PM Doors open at 12 NOON Parish Hall 1325 Klinerd Rd Pennsburg All Regular Games Prize is $50 Final Cover All-Special Prize is $500 Great food available!!

10 BASKET-A-MONTH Sponsored by the SPN SENIOR CLUB On April 29, 2018 the SPN Senior Club will be selling tickets at all Masses to win a basket filled with fabulous items. Each basket will be valued at $ or more! Chances are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Each month a new basket will be on display and tickets will be sold at the senior club luncheons, all Masses, bingo, breakfast, etc. Wait until you see some of the amazing baskets that can be won. From baskets with gift cards to baskets with lottery tickets, wine basket, basket filled with art, and much more! The first drawing will be held at the Senior Club luncheon on: May 23, 2018 Winner need not be present to win If you have any questions, please contact Dawn