CLERGY R EV. MICHAEL J. LEE, O.PRAEM., PASTOR R EV. CARL W. BRASCHOSS, O.PRAEM., PAROCHIAL VICAR D EACON JOHN P. LOZANO

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1 February 10, 2013 CHURCH 50 LEOPARD ROAD, PAOLI, PA PHONE FAX SCHOOL 6 GREENLAWN ROAD, PAOLI, PA PHONE: FAX: MARY KAY HENNESSY, PRINCIPAL MASS & WORSHIP SCHEDULE S ATURDAY VIGIL: 5:30 PM S UNDAY MASSES: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM; 1:30 PM Spanish; 6:00 PM Youth Mass M ONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:30 AM; Saturday 8:00 AM R ECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM or by Appointment A DORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Thursday 8:30 AM 3:30 PM; Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM CLERGY R EV. MICHAEL J. LEE, O.PRAEM., PASTOR R EV. CARL W. BRASCHOSS, O.PRAEM., PAROCHIAL VICAR D EACON JOHN P. LOZANO FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "Holy, holy, holy!" Ancient languages, like the Hebrew used in the scriptures, did not have a way to express superlatives in one word. Isaiah could not say God was "holiest," so he used the threefold repetition of the same word. This bit of scriptural minutiae about these "three little words" that we sing at Mass every Sunday serves as a reminder that answering God's call has to be grounded in awareness of God's holiness. In Isaiah and the Gospel passage today, we hear accounts of the revelation of God's power and might: the seraphim in the temple and the miraculous catch of fish. These are not wondrous revelations for their own sakes. They lead to a response in mission, Isaiah's "Here I am, send me" (Isaiah 6:8) and the disciples' leaving everything to follow Jesus. And so must our own "Holy, Holy, Holy!" lead us to Christ in the Eucharist every Sunday, and to a life following him day by day. FIRST IMPRESSIONS We talk about making a good first impression or falling in love at first sight. Today's scripture accounts reveal a little bit to us about first encounters that set in motion some very important scriptural lives. Isaiah has a momentous experience of God enthroned while the seraphim chant "Holy, holy, holy!" (Isaiah 6:3). Paul hints at his conversion and call to be an apostle when he refers to himself as one "born abnormally" (1 Corinthians 15:8), which is to say he is the only apostle--the "least," he calls himself--who did not know Jesus during his earthly ministry. We hear Luke's version of the first impression the disciples had of Jesus, when they learn an important lesson about being a follower of Jesus: you can labor all you want, but if you do not allow the Lord into your work, it will be in vain. When he enters, get ready to be amazed. FINAL IMPRESSIONS John, the only other evangelist to recount the story of the miraculous catch of fish, places the story after the resurrection of Christ from the dead, not at the beginning of his ministry as Luke does. Unlike Matthew and Mark, wherein the disciples follow Jesus upon his call, Luke seemed to know that his listeners would comprehend the call to discipleship better if it followed a miraculous sign. (And Peter's acknowledgment of his sinfulness echoes Isaiah's description of his unclean lips.) But whether it's Luke describing the beginning of the disciples following Jesus in mission or John's depiction of the risen Christ preparing his followers for the mission following his return to the Father, the point is the same, and remains the same for us today. Paul expresses it best. It does not matter who preaches the Gospel, or where or when, but only that it is, through the grace of God in us, preached and believed. TODAY S READINGS: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11

2 Page 2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBURARY 10, 2013 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am, I said, send me! Isaiah 6:8 Sunday, February 10, 2013 Vigil Kathleen Kerpius-Smith 7:30 Members of the parish 9:00 Deceased members of Pollack, Carangi and Grant Families 11:30 Leo and Catherine McGurk 1:30 PM Blanca Margarita Lazo Godoy 6 PM Scott Morris Monday, February 11 6:30 James Lindquist 8:00 Mary Lyons and the Lord s Blessing on Corinne Kerrigan Tuesday, February 12 6:30 Joseph Zagarella 8:00 Adele E. Burns Wednesday, February 13 6:30 Evelyn Cavaliere 8:00 Alice Pippett 9:15 School Mass 7 PM Members of the parish Thursday, February 14 6:30 Millie Margarite 8:00 John and Grace McGlynn Friday, February 15 6:30 The unemployed 8:00 Josephine Armstrong Saturday, February 16 8:00 Mary Elsie DiFronzo Sunday, February 17 Vigil Members of the CYO 7:30 Dennis Ryan 9:00 Ralph and Mary Elsie DiFronzo 11:30 Members of the parish 1:30 PM Spanish Mass 6 PM For the healing of Jean Kane VISIT FOR BULLETINS, NEWS, EVENTS, ADULT FORMATION, EVANGELIZATION, OUTREACH, COMMUNITY LIFE, FELLOWSHIP AND MORE Stewardship RESPONDING TO THE CALL Each of the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time makes reference to people being called. Of course, each of us is called by God to be a disciple. The challenge for us is to hear that call, understand it, and then to respond to it with action. The first reading from Isaiah reminds us of a hymn based upon that reading most Catholics have sung and heard for the past few decades Here I am Lord. The hymn portrays Isaiah s response to God calling him. The lyrics in the refrain, known to many, are Here I am Lord. It is I lord. I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, where you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. The Gospel from Luke is a story known popularly of how Jesus told Peter and James and John to go out in Peter s boat and fish again, even though they had caught nothing previously. The catch was enormous and it was a changing point in the vocations of those men. They were fishermen, and had probably been fishermen since they were boys. Fishing was their vocation, but Jesus called Prayers & Readings PRAY FOR HEALING: Especially Yolanda DiAddezio, Paul Chmura, Betti Horstmann, Corinne Kerrigan, Christian T.A. Nofel, Lauren Kilgore, ReNee Tracy, Conrad Szupica, William A. Ross, Mary Ammerman, Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, Steve Siple, George Barnett, Fred Sabatino, Valerie Palfy, Joe Kravitz, Anne Borneman REST IN PEACE: Dorothy Swan, Virginia Sterling, Winnifred Boyce PRAYERS FOR OUR TROOPS: Capt. Frank Furman, USMC 1st Lieut. Caelyn Furman, USMC SGT Justin Lansford, USA Maj. James Merenda, USAF PFC R. J. Paski, USA AFC Matthew Paski, USAF them to something higher to be fishers of men, and they responded by changing vocations from fishermen to apostles messengers. Some of us, like Isaiah, are called to vocations of discipleship which function parallel to our life s vocation, our jobs. Others, like Peter, are called to lifetime vocations holy orders. The point is not which vocation we follow it is that as good stewards we recognize we have a vocation a role in building the Kingdom of God. Are we prepared and are we responding in the way we should? Here I am Lord I will go, Lord, where you lead me. Copyright 2013 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, OUR VISION St. Norbert Parish aspires to become one in Christ as a community of fervent disciples, who listen attentively for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and who lovingly embrace Jesus, present in the poor, the alienated and the spiritually hungry. READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Lk 9:22-25 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

3 Page 3 From Our Pastor ON THE WAY: GALILEE This Sunday s Gospel takes place on the Lake of Gennesaret also known as the Sea of Galilee. To finally be on this Sea is quite an experience. I actually texted Fr. Carl and told him I was on the Sea of Galilee. He texted back: Have you walked on water yet? We had a good laugh and I said I was afraid to get out of the boat. Coincidentally, Jeff Cavins talk on that trip across the sea was on Getting Out of the Boat. Jeff said we need to get out of our comfort zone and take the leap into Jesus arms. As Lent approaches this coming Wednesday, we need to step out of the boat and trust Jesus. We need to take this Lenten season as an opportunity to get closer to Jesus. In today s Gospel, Jesus says to Simon: Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men. Commenting on this passage, St. Augustine wrote: Christ says: Give me this fisherman, this man without education or experience, this man to whom no senator would deign to speak, not even if he were buying fish. Once I have taken possession of him, it will be obvious that it is I who am at work in him. Is Jesus at work in your life? Take this Lent to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Take the opportunity to engage and meet Jesus in one of our Lenten programs. You won t be disappointed. Fr. Mike Worship & Prayer Fishing boats link up for Pilgrimage teaching on Sea of Galilee WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES Mass will be celebrated at 6:30, 8, and 9:15 AM and 7 PM. Ashes will be distributed during the Masses. Daylesford Abbey will celebrate Mass at 11:30 AM with distribution of ashes. ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT FASTING AND ABSTINENCE All persons who are 14 years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light. Obviously, health conditions dictate the ability to fast Good Stewards and parishioners should follow the advice of their physicians regarding abstinence. All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance (offered on Wednesday evenings in Lent starting Feb 27th), to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions and education programs. In this regard, the Little Black Lenten Books and children s booklets are available in the Narthex for a free will donation. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended on Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Almsgiving is another Lenten tradition and Operation Rice Bowl (materials can be found in the Narthex), which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and the world is one of many ways to provide for the poor. SINGING, PRAYING, SERVING... ON THE GO FOR THE LORD We love to do God s work, said Lauretta Reagan and Lillian Young. Besides, we love to keep active and not sitting in a chair. We ve done this all our lives. For Lauretta and Lillian, no grass grows under their feet. The two are in their 90s, yet they are always on the go. There s daily mass, weekly Bible study, Adoration on Thursdays, traveling to nursing homes and senior groups with the Surrey Choral Group, singing in the choir at the Saturday 5:30 PM vigil mass, Respect Life activities locally including marches (although Lillian stopped attending the annual Washington march this year saying some of our parts are wearing out ) and participating in the St. Norbert Legion of Mary where they pray the rosary weekly while also visiting nursing homes and praying with others. I started with the Legion 18 years ago, says Lillian when she lived on Long Island. For Lauretta, she became involved when my boyfriend Bill Wynkopp (deceased last year) got me involved. He did everything at St. Norbert s and we even did the Quick Journey Through the Bible years ago when it was first offered. Lately, in addition to their busy schedule, the two have been spending Monday afternoons at Camilla Hall with the retired IHM nuns praying the rosary, visiting, singing, and laughing. Nothing is ever wasted that you give to the Lord, Lauretta said. Whatever you do, you get back 100 fold, added Lillian. Words of wisdom from Lauretta and Lillian that are good for us all.

4 Page 4 News & Events 15TH ANNUAL ECUMENICAL SERVICE WITH: PAOLI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We have a vision that someday all Christian Churches will be united as one to worship God. St. Norbert and Paoli Presbyterian Churches celebrate that hope each year by gathering together for an evening of prayer and fellowship. Won t you come and take a leap of faith in this Year of Faith and show by your presence that you join in this desire to be united Christians before God? We gather on Wednesday, Feb 20 th at 7:30 PM at St. Norbert Church with prayer, song, special guests and food. What could be better! ST. NORBERT PARISH MISSION MARCH 3-5: GOD, ARE YOU ON-LINE? Fr. Bill Garrott, OP, will preach our parish mission March 3-5 during Lent leading us closer to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit through Scripture and music. Please join us at 7:30 PM for three inspiring evenings: Sunday: Come to the Father! Monday: Christ and Him Crucified Tuesday: Fire It Up! Please go to Events on StNorbert.org for more info. PRAYERS SERIES STARTS THIS TUESDAY DEEPENING YOUR FAITH LIFE Beginning the day before Ash Wednesday, Feb 12 th, Deacon John Lozano explores the foundations of the Christian life in his series: Prayer and Vibrant Life of Faith. Understanding what prayer is and how we can grow in our intimacy with Christ creates a framework for a life of vibrant faith. The following topics are covered in this series: Feb 12 Growing in Prayer Why and How to pray Feb 19 Hearing Aids Learning to hear God speak in our lives Feb 26 Practicing God s Presence Walking with God throughout the day Mar 5 Service Prayer in action Mar 12 Holy Spirit The life of faith power source Mar 26 Church Living the faith together TIME, PLACE: 7-8 PM, Oratory POOR MAN S SUPPER STARTS THIS FRIDAY You are invited to share a Poor Man s Supper each Friday during Lent in the School Dining Hall. Enjoy a simple meal of meatless soups all homemade by fellow pa- rishioners plus bread, and beverages. The Knights of Columbus, famous for their delicious soups, will be the first to prepare and serve. The Poor Man s Supper will begin on Friday, Feb 15 at 6 :30 PM and will be held each Friday evening concluding on March 22. A free-will offering is asked and all donations will be given to the Bethesda Project to help feed and shelter the homeless. STATIONS OF THE CROSS ON FRIDAYS Starting Friday, Feb 15th, Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church at 6 PM during Lent. The Stations immediately precede the Poor Man s Suppers. Bring your family to the Stations and then participate in a St. Norbert Lenten tradition, Poor Man s Suppers. OPERATION RICE BOWL Your prayers, fasting and almsgiving this Lenten season will help Catholic Relief Services provide life-saving assistance in nearly 100 countries caring for the poorest in our world and to end global poverty. Please be sure to take home one of the cardboard rice bowls and use this easey and fun resource to deepen your family s Lenten experience. COMING IN LENT: GOSPEL ARTS FAITH SHARING Come and share creative responses to the gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday during the six weeks of Lent. At each meeting, we will read the gospel passage, then share a painting, poem, photo, song or other imaginative work suggested by the reading. This could be an original work or a work from literature or art history--any work that opens up the gospel reading for group discussion. The arts will be used as a springboard for discussion and, ultimately, as a means of connecting deeply with God's Word. You don't have to be a creative professional--all are welcome. DATES & TIME: Mondays from 7-9 PM beginning Feb 11 through Mar 25. CONTACT: Dorothea Mast or dorotheam@yahoo.com VOCATIONS BLESSING CUP To see how you might be able to host and pray for all vocations visit the news section on our website for more information or contact Fr. Carl at HERE, THERE, EVERYWHERE Parishioners Amanda Matkovic, Matthew McDevitt and Owen Phelan will perform in Devon Prep s production of the musical The Scarlet Pimpernel onstage March at 7 PM. Purchase tickets online at devonprep.com. SPRING TRAINING: BASEBALL SEASON COMING Registrations are now open for the Spring 2013 baseball season (Grades 5 through 8). Sign up through Wagdogs: next=/registration/start/) PLEASE NOTE: Sports planned are based on having the required amount of players and coaches, but if either requirement is not met, we will refund your registration. Based on the registration levels that we can support, there may be a reduction of players based on reasonable roster sizes. COACHES: If you are interested in coaching, please fill out the required forms by accessing the SNS CYO Website

5 Ash Wednesday This Week! SAVE THE DATES Leave time in your busy schedule for the upcoming line up of Adult Formation offerings DISCOVERING CHRISTIANITY Jan 6 Feb 10 Fr. Barron s Catholicism Sundays in the Oratory Mornings: 10:15-11:15 AM; Evenings: 7:15-8:15 PM, Mark Christmyer, , ext. 31 or mchristmyer@stnorbert.org Feb 12-Mar 26 Prayer and the Vibrant Life of Faith Tuesdays 7-8 PM, Deacon John Lozano EXPANDING SCRIPTURAL DEPTH Jan 10-Mar 14 Revelation, Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Mare Wallin, or marewallin@verizon.net Feb 17-April 21 Quick Journey Through the Bible Sundays in the Oratory Mornings: 10:15-11:15 AM; Evenings: 7:15-8:15 PM, Mark Christmyer, , ext. 31 or mchristmyer@stnorbert.org WORSHIPING AND CELEBRATING Monthly Festival of Praise 1st Friday of the month, 7:30PM Feb 20 Ecumenical Service with Paoli Presbyterian Church 7:30 PM St. Norbert Church Feb 14 & Mar 14 Healing & Prayer Service 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30-9 PM Feb 15 Mar 22 Stations of the Cross Fridays 6 PM Church Feb 15 Mar 22 Poor Man s Suppers Fridays 6:30 PM School Dining Hall Mar 3, 4 & 5 God, Are You On-Line? Fr. Bill Garrott, OP, St. Norbert Parish Mission Retreat Evenings at 7:30 PM, Church Mar 15 & 17 Living Stations Friday 8 PM and Sunday 7:30 PM, Church SHARING OUR FAITH Lent Small Groups Faith Sharing various date, times and interests, Steve Martino or stmartino@verizon.net or Ceil Knies or ceilknies@comcast.net Monthly Word of Life Women 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30-9 PM, Maria O Connell or msoakie3@comcast.net Monthly Word of Life Men 4th Thursday of the Month, 7:30-9 PM, Mike Piccioni or amedeo.piccioni@yahoo.com Monthly Catholic Book Club 1st Wednesday of the Month, 9:30-11:30 AM, Mary Lucks or malucks@gmail.com or Elaine Kicak or elakicak@gmail.com DEVELOPING PERSONALLY Feb 27 Mar 27 Reconciliation Evenings Wednesdays 6:30 7:30 PM Jan 31 and Feb 7 Living Your Strengths Thursdays 7-8 PM with optional small groups Mondays Feb 18 Mar :30 AM and Thursdays Feb 21 Mar :30 PM Moira Murphy or tigers.bisons@verizon.net Mar TBD Growing in Catholic Leadership Saturday 8 AM-12 PM, Ed Grady at EGrady@stnorbert.org 50 Leopard Road Paoli, PA CALL CONTACT PEOPLE TO REGISTER

6 Page 6 Evangelization RECONSIDERING THE CHURCH? INACTIVE CATHOLICS SERIES Beginning Sundays February 17-March 24 a special series will be held for inactive Catholics who want to raise their issues and concerns about the Catholic Church. This 6 week series will be offered from 9-10:30 AM during Lent in the Parish Office Lower Level Meeting Room. The forum provides an: Open and affirming environment where adults with concerns about their relationship with God or the Church can explore issues freely and without being judged Information about Church teachings that may be helpful in reassessing a relationship with the Church Experience a welcoming and respectful Church no matter where one is in their faith, practice, marital status or background Inviting, not convincing, a return to the Church Discussion topics for the 6 sessions include: Feb 17: Personal Experiences of the Catholic Church Welcome and open discussion Feb 24: Personal Concepts of God Who is Jesus and the Church? Mar 3: Christianity and Contemporary Culture Faith vs. Religion; Catholic values vs. American individual values Mar 10: Vatican II and the Church Today Historical context and purpose Mar 17: The Church and the Sacraments Challenges and role in our lives Mar 24: Reflection On the series, topics and discussion for all participants CONTACT: Steve Martino at stmartino@verizon.net or SATURDAY, MARCH 9 IRISH FEST Fr. Burke Center 6:30-11:30 PM Pub Cover Charge: Single tickets $40 in Advance; $50 at the Door; $75 for 2 Tickets; Food; Open Bar; Live Music; McDade Irish Stepdancers All proceeds benefit St. Norbert School REGISTRATION: StNorbert.org, Events UPCOMING EVENTS WEEKLY: Tuesdays Interested in Becoming Catholic?: Tuesdays, 7 PM, Parish Office Meeting Room. CONTACT: Scott Johnston, ext. 122 or scott@stnorbert.org Tuesdays (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month till June ) Bereavement Support Group, 7 PM, Daylesford Abbey, Domenica Rafferty, MS, NCC, ext 133 Wednesdays during Lent Feb 27 Mar 27 Reconciliation Weekly, St. Norbert Church, 6:30-7:30 PM, Church Thursdays Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays, 8:30 AM 3 PM, Oratory Saturdays Reconciliation 4-5 PM or by Appointment, Oratory UPCOMING: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 12 & 26, Prayer and the Vibrant Life of Faith, Deacon John Lozano, Oratory LENTEN PROGRAMS See page 5 of this bulletin or purple Adult Formation brochure Feb 12 Word of Life Women, Maria O Connell or msoakie3@comcast.net Feb 13 Ash Wednesday, Masses: 6:30, 8, 9:15, AM; 7 PM Feb 13 Retreat Ash Wednesday, with Frs. David Dreisch & Herb Sperger, $25 offering, registrations@daylesford.org or call ext. 133 Feb 14 Evening of Prayer & Healing, 7:30 PM, Church Feb 15-Mar 22 Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 6 PM Church Feb 15-Mar 22 Poor Man s Suppers, Fridays, 6:30 PM, School Dining Hall Feb 17 -Apr 21 Quick Journey Through The Bible, Oratory: Mornings 10:15-11:15 AM; Evenings 7:15-8:15 PM. CON- TACT: Mark Christmyer at mchristmyer@stnorbert.org Feb 20 Ecumenical Service with Paoli Presbyterian, 7:30 PM at St. Norbert s this year Feb 27 Mar 27 Reconciliation Weekly, St. Norbert Church, Wednesday nights 6:30-7:30 PM, Church Feb 28 Word of Life Men, Mike Piccioni or amedeo.piccioni@yahoo.com Mar 1 Festival of Praise, 7:30-9 PM, Oratory Mar 3, 4 & 5 God, Are You On-Line? Fr. Bill Garrott, OP, Mission Retreat at St. Norbert s Mar 8 Hope Ministry 6:30 PM in the Lower Level. Contact: Mark & Kara Frech srfkmf@comcast.net or Mar 9 Irish Fest School Technology Benefit, 6:30 PM, Fr. Burke Center Mar 10 Phyllis Martin Day 10:30 AM Bro. Steve Herro, O.Praem on From Paul s Pantry to Cartas Almanac: One Norbertine s Response to Domestic Poverty, $25 CONTACT: EXT. 133 Mar 14 Evening of Prayer & Healing, 7:30 PM Church Mar 15 & Mar 17 Living Stations, Friday 8 PM and Sunday 7:30 PM June Youth Group Steubenville Trip CON- TACT: Mark Griswold at or mark@stnorbert.org