Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA October 21, 2018

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA October 21, 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 Parish Outreach 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: Parish Outreach Religious Education Office Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday and 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: 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 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: NO Communion Service or Mass on Monday s. 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 Also, children who turn 26 years of age or complete higher education and continue to reside within our area should become individually registered parishioners. 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 October 28 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 PM Bob Schwind D. Croke Sharon Shaak G. Plosa Priest Deacon Janet Kendra Courtney Highleyman 7:30 AM Joan Pongia C. Mullaney Chuck Rodgers E. Quatrani Priest Deacon Jan Valeriano Mary Weber Dave Boone Barbara Jaruszewski Jo Ellen Carr Ray Carr Charles Doherty Judith Doherty 10:00 AM Terry Benner D. McCausland Wendy Benner M. Gehringer Priest Deacon Alicia Tryon Ed Tryon Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 Monday, October 22, Saint John Paul II 9:00 AM 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, October 23, Saint John of Capistrano 8:00 AM Frank Bozzelli, (Family) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, October 24, Saint Anthony Mary Claret 8:00 AM 3 rd Anniversary, Lester Kemp (Christine Kemp) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, October 25 8:00 AM Anne & Louis Koch (Eileen Koch & family) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Friday, October 26 8:00 AM Rebecca Stauffer, (John Burke) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, October 27 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, :30 AM Anna Hoffman, (Tom & Jackie Shewell) 10:00 AM Anna & Stanley Melcher and Erik Crotzer, (Terry & Wendy Benner) FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS The center arrangement of Gold and White Flowers are in Honor of Frank & Janet Kendra on their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. 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: Michael Quigley and Barry Zimnoch. For those who have died, and in particular for Josephine Gilligan & Amy Ma, grant them eternal rest and peace. PARISH NEWS SUNDAY COLLECTIONS October 15, 2017 October 14, 2018 Envelopes: $ 4, $ 5, Online: 1, , Loose: Children s: Total: $ 6, $ 7, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: This past weekend, we had a visiting Priest: Father Lon Emmanuel Fale. He talked about the Cameroonian School Kids. There were questions about where donations could be sent. Father Fale provided us with the following information: You can help Cameroonian School Kids; checks may be made payable to The Cameroon Community, Virginia. For Kumbo Kids go directly to purchase books and pay tuition fees. Mailing address is: 2031 Devere Lane, Baltimore MD All donations are tax deductible. You may contact Fr. Fale at: emmanuelfale@yahoo.com. Visit kumbokids.blogspot.com for news & information.

3 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: October 2018 All Souls, Mission Sunday, 100 th Anniversary HOUSE BLESSINGS House Blessings may be arranged by calling or ing Shirley at the rectory Monday Friday: Your request will then be recorded and then forwarded to one of the Deacons who will call to schedule a visit. Give a St. Philip Neri Perpetual Memorial For a donation of $50 or more, there is a beautiful Folder recording the gift and donor to be presented to the family. In memory of Chad Latshaw; requested by: Mary E. Paulk and the H.O.P.E. Ministry. In memory of Frank McManus; requested by: Carol Bradley. In Honor of Patrick & Mary Cahill on their Wedding; requested by: Mary E. Paulk. WE REMEMBER MASS We pray for, and are united with our families and friends who have died during the past year. We are united with them through the Communion of Saints. We remember them. We remember with them. Our annual Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 13 th at 7PM in Church. All are welcome to come and celebrate the lives of our deceased in this Mass of Remembrance. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. SPN SENIOR CLUB NEWS 2018 October 24: Luncheon/Halloween Party November 14: *Luncheon: Honoring our Veterans Missing Man November 30: Bus Trip to American Music Theatre: The First Noel 11:00 AM Depart SPN Church Parking Lot 7:00 PM Return to SPN Church December 19: *Luncheon St. Mary s School, Seraphim Choir DORCAS FUND REPORT Past Quarter July 2018 September 2018 $985 in donations were collected. Assistance was provided to zero individuals/families in the amount of $0.00. The DORCAS Fund Balance at the end this Fiscal Quarter was: $1, PARISH IMPROVEMENTS Special collections report: July September 2018 Starting balance: $ 5, Church Roof: $ 156, Church Organ: $ 1, Parking Lot: $ 1, Church HVAC: $ Unspecified: $ 1, Total: $ 167, SPN CAR SHOW COMMITTEE 2018 Car Show Cash Report Number of Cars: 156 Gross cash received: $ 15, Seed cash at start of Show: $ 3, Car show expenses: $ 5, NET PROFIT after expenses & seed cash deduction: $ 7,458.90

4 PARISH BREAKFAST Our breakfast was on Sunday October 14 th with 221 people in attendance. There were two (2) winners for a FREE breakfast; they are: Judy Doherty & Carol Johnson. Our next breakfast is November 11 th ; save the date! St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast! Sunday: November 11th: 8AM-12PM 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. SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER NEWS Our 2018 Fall Programs have begun! The full schedule and registration form are in the program booklets mailed out a few weeks ago, and online at You can also register by phone Registration is required for all programs. As a reminder, those who register for Friday evening programs are invited to a complimentary dinner from 6:00 pm 7:00 pm at the Neri Center, adjacent to the CFLC. We will also be selling 50/50s prior to programs with proceeds going to feed the homeless at Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia. We are beginning to form ideas for our Spring programs and we always welcome the opportunity for new events and programs to explore! Just give us a call at ! CFLC: November 14 Non-perishable donations request for Mother of Mercy House, Philadelphia. The SPN CFLC supports the Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia, a charitable organization that works to enhance the presence of the Archdiocese in Philadelphia in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhoods. We are requesting the following for our NOVEMBER 14 delivery: Fruit cups Canned items: (Tuna, soup, vegetables, SpaghettiOs, etc.) Macaroni and cheese Items can be dropped off Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm at the CFLC, 26 E. 6 th St., East Greenville (phone ahead ); before/after Mass in the vestibule donation box at St. Philip Neri, 1325 Klinerd Rd., Pennsburg; or phone and we will be happy to pick up your donation. Tuesday: October 23 Protecting the Pope: What we knew then, what we know now: 7-8 PM: CFLC Hear Fr. Frederick Riegler from St. Isidore s talk about his experience as a liaison for the Secret Service to help protect Pope John Paul II! Fr. Riegler was a Professor at St. Charles Borromeo when he was chosen for this opportunity in preparation for the Pope s visit to the Seminary. Thursday: October 25: Espionage in the American Revolutionary War: 7-8 PM CFLC Dr. Michael Gabriel has extensive knowledge on the spying and intelligence operations on both the British and American sides during this war. He will discuss these operations, along with some important figures and their techniques. Books will be available for sale. Saturday: November 10: Medieval Times Show and Dinner Lyndhurst, NJ. Medieval Spain will come to life inside the 11 th century-style castle! Enjoy a show of competing knights, beautiful horses, jousting, a live flight of the royal falcon, and much more. A fourcourse meal with beverages is also served while enjoying the show (vegetarian and special allergy options also available). Cost: $75/13-adult; $30/under 12. Includes transportation, show ticket, and dinner. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 24. 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 huge assortment of books. We also have periodicals and magazines (e.g., Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Digest, Good News, Reminisce, America, and Town & Country!). There is

5 a children s area with many books, coloring, and DVDs to enjoy. Religious articles are available for free including rosaries, medals, holy cards, etc. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am 3:30 pm and one hour before/during evening programs. You may also phone for a special appointment. We have an opening for a volunteer Library Assistant position which includes: organization and record keeping of incoming/outgoing books and periodicals; greeting visitors and helping them become familiar with what is available; assisting in program registrations, suggesting ideas for growing the library, etc. Please phone Tom Dewees at or tdewees@spncflc.org for interest and further information. Community Thanksgiving Service New Goshenhoppen Church East Greenville November 21 st at 7:00 PM Joint choirs of Ministerium will be participating. FREE WILL DONATIONS will be collected. A Thank you from Father Emmanuel Fale Dear Father Roncase & Staff members of SPN, I write to thank everyone of you for making my stay at your beautiful parish a wonderful one. Fr. Roncase you were just so amazingly hospital and generous. Thank you for all the gifts to me, and your openness to welcome me back. I pray to find the time and visit and help you out with the Masses. I had a safe trip, and it was thanks to your prayers I drove from Cincinnati to Dayton, and arrived at 10:42PM. I did not feel that I was really tired as such. I could not stop having good memories of your parish. May God continue to bless and reward all of you. Extend my greetings and sincere thank you to all the parishioners. I promise to keep all of you in my prayers. Please pray for me and for Cameroon that through Our Lady and the Saints, the political upheavals may come to an end for us to have lasting peace, justice and good governance. Once more, thank you and may God Bless you! Father Emmanuel Fale ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Mass for the Installation of the Tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel: Sunday, November 18 11AM Solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. No tickets for this celebration. Everyone is welcome. Celebrant is Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Event: Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) Friday: November 9 from 6:00 8:00 PM. Engaged and married couples as well as single women and men, are invited to learn about NFP. You will learn the signs of fertility of a woman s body and how to achieve or postpone pregnancy in this Church-approved method of family planning for married couples. NFP enhances the marriage vocation by fostering healthy and holy communication, mutual respect and selfless giving of spouses to one another. This date is for Class 1 of 3. Class 2 is: Friday December 14 and Class 3 is: Friday January 11. The location will be at Mother of Divine Providence Parish Offices at 333 Allendale Road King of Prussia. The speakers are Jim and Jen Volpe. Registration is required; go to: Register.ccli.org/clas Spiritual Support for Addiction: Hope In Christ Seeking spiritual support in the journey towards recovery? Many parishes around the Archdiocese are extending God s merciful and loving hand to those who have an addiction as well as their families and loved ones. The Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for addiction webpage provides a central location for resources, ongoing support, events and testimonies that are happening throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Visit archphila.org/hope for new postings for Catholic resources available to you or a loved one. Great news for Women in our area! We are thrilled to share with you the opening of the new Gianna Center in Philadelphia! The Gianna Center is dedicated to providing general gynecologic care, natural family planning education and infertility services all while honoring the sanctity of each human life, the dignity of women and the integrity of marriage. All medical treatments are aimed at restoring the reproductive system and work cooperatively with a woman s body. For more information visit: phgiannacenter.org

6 AREA PARISH NEWS: Protecting God s Children for Adults session will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Royersford on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:00 PM. This session is expected to last 2.5 hours and will be in the Café located at 838 Walnut Street in Royersford. All who wish to attend must be registered. You must be prompt; late arrivals will NOT be accepted. Arrive 15 minutes prior to sign in and pick up materials. UWANTED ELECTRICAL DEVICES Get rid of unwanted electrical devices on Saturday, October 27 from 9AM to 1PM. Drop off is at St. Columbkill Church parking lot located at 200 Indian Spring Road in Boyertown. Please NO large appliances. A fee between $ $75.00 will be charged for CRT monitors, conventional televisions and projection televisions. Air conditioners, microwaves and dehumidifiers a $15.00 fee will be charged. All else, NO charge. FUN FALL EVENT! Where: Upper Perkiomen Manor located on 5 th Street in Red Hill. When: Saturday November 3 10:00 AM 2:00 PM There will be homemade candy, quilts, crafts, jewelry, books, baked goods and sellable household items. The kitchen will be open for a light lunch. Come join us for a fun Fall Event!! witness to its elusiveness. The only greatness that matters is the kind that lays its privilege down for the sake of the lowly. Dare to be great in the way of the Kingdom. Use your personal authority to lift others up, not to promote your own gain. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 (146). Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left. Monday, Oct 22, 2018 MEMORIAL OF JOHN PAUL II, POPE Be strong through vulnerability When we count out the qualities we would like in a leader, rarely would we cite shame. However it is precisely this sense of shame that urges leaders to search out and claim ownership of their faults and mistakes. In this sense, Saint John Paul II stands out as an example for both political and religious leaders. In his book, When a Pope Asks Forgiveness, Luigi Accattoli cites 94 occasions in which Saint John Paul II acknowledged either personal or institutional culpability for mistakes and social injustices. Far from being a sign of weakness, this vulnerability formed one of his true strengths as a leader. How can the leadership roles you take on become opportunities to practice humility? TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21 (473). Take care to guard against all greed. Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. Sunday, Oct 21, 2018 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Chasing greatness Ruins of ancient empires can be found around the globe. We re awed by these traces of grandeur even as we re summoned to awareness of the passing of worldly power. Every nation in history that once sought to be great has the antiquities to testify to their achievement and the ashes to MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF CAPISTRANO, PRIEST Don t take flight at signs of adversity In 1776, when a new California mission was named in honor of John Capistran by Junipero Serra, perhaps it was to honor a vital, hardworking, and optimistic fellow Franciscan of the 15th century when church and world were torn by everything from plague to heresy. Amazingly energetic, John was a force for renewal and fidelity in a fiercely divided church. And then there are the swallows. They return to the abandoned mission every spring and leave around this time. They, too, were optimists when they began to settle at the mission after a local innkeeper

7 destroyed their unseemly muddy nests. Ask yourself: Can I hold on to the joy and optimism of a dauntless swallow or a dedicated reformer, even when things do not unfold as I d like? TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35-38 (474). But God, who is rich in mercy... raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018 MEMORIAL OF ANTHONY MARY CLARET, BISHOP Live large Some saints make their mark by doing only one thing, but doing it very well. Others, like Anthony Mary Claret, paint with a broader brush. Claret founded a religious order, fought for social change, was a writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee, even for a while chaplain to the queen of Spain against his wishes, as he let her know. He was especially revered in Cuba where he spoke out against the abuses of slavery, which rankled the landed class and brought no less than 14 attempts on his life. Claret lived life large. Dare to dream your own big dreams for the sake of the gospel and get out there to make them happen. TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48 (475). You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 Be on fire with faith Zeal for God s mission was personified, and indeed incarnated, in the person of Jesus the Christ. Jesus passion to serve others and to share the gospel was one of his enduring gifts to his disciples then and now. It wasn t only about the doing of the faith, however, but of fully becoming what one loved and believed. A story from the desert fathers and mothers illustrates that well: Abba Lot went to see Abba Joseph and said, Abba as far as I can I say my little office [prayers], I fast a little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace and as far as I can, I purify my thoughts. What else can I do? Then the old man stood up and stretched his hands toward heaven. His fingers became like ten lamps of fire and he said to him, If you will, you can become all flame. TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53 (476). I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing. Friday, Oct 26, 2018 Learn the language of signs Signs was the name of a 1970 s pop tune that complained about the clutter and negativity of so many signs that surround us, from billboards to those of the Keep out and Do not trespass variety. But one line in the countercultural song takes a surprising turn: And the sign said Everybody welcome. Come in, kneel down, and pray. Given the clutter of signs and messages that bombard us daily, it s difficult to make out the signs that point us to peace and spiritual growth. Any sign that encourages us to take a moment out for quiet reflection and prayer is a trustworthy sign. Keep an eye out for one today! TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59 (477). Why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Saturday, Oct 27, 2018 MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Let the loving saints shine Media resources tend to shower glory on athletes, celebrities, and winning candidates. This worldly praise and honor doesn t resemble the divine attribute of glory much. God chooses to share a reflection of divine glory with a surprisingly different cast of characters: the meek, the lowly, the little ones. This glory gives the saints their radiant haloes and makes people with loving ways shine when they walk in the room. On this final Saturday of Rosary Month, pray the Glorious Mysteries for more radiant ones to bless our world! TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:7-16; Luke 13:1-9 (478). He... is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.

8 SPN SENIOR CLUB LUNCHEON & Basket-A-Month drawing WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 24, :30 AM - PARISH HALL HALLOWEEN PARTY (Costumes optional) Please bring CANNED GOOD DONATIONS for Open Link!! Reservations are a must: Call Rita Latshaw at Reservation deadline is October 19, 2018 Suggested lunch offering is $5.00 pp REMINDER: Bring all your loose change for the Christmas Coin Jar.

9 BASKET-A-MONTH Sponsored by the St. Philip Neri Senior Club The drawing for the Basket-a-Month was held at the Senior Club luncheon on September 26 th, and the lucky winner was Rose Anderson. The next basket is now on display and chances are available at all Masses until October 20th. The value of this basket is more than $225 dollars. The contents and gift cards in the basket were purchased and donated by Rose Anderson; Mary Cahill; Gail Fillman; Gerri Haberacker; Mary Ellen Paulk; Mary Reilly and Fran Willse. Tickets are $2.00 each OR 3 for $5.00 The drawing for the new basket will be held at the Senior Club luncheon on October 24th. Winner need not be present to win and will be contacted by a committee member. The winner's name will also be announced at each Mass and publicized in the parish bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn

10 MEDIEVAL TIMES SHOW AND DINNER LYNDHURST, NJ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 12:00 PM 5:00 PM (Please arrive at 11:45 am at the CFLC for bus departure at 12:00 pm. We will leave Lyndhurst at 5:00 pm, arriving at the CFLC around 7:30 pm) Hang onto your helmet - the show is about to begin! Inside the 11 th century-style castle, medieval Spain will come to life before your very eyes! Enjoy a show of jousting, competing knights, beautiful horses, live flight of the royal falcon, and more. A fourcourse meal with beverages is also served during the show (vegetarian and special allergy YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND: REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 24 SEPTEMBER 21 Cost: $75 ages 13-adult; $30 children under 12. Includes transportation, show, and dinner. Registration: or phone , or mail form with check payable to CFLC at 26 East 6 th Street, East Greenville, PA Name: * Address: *Home Phone: *Cell Phone: