Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA May 28, 2017

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA May 28, 2017 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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 - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM Saturday - 9:00 AM Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg Hours: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Address: ofcmgr@spnparish.org Website Address: Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday thru Thursday: 8:00 am 4:00 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 Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM 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, to be confirmed, 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. 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 June 4 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Maureen Moser S. Hunsberger Paul Moser Priest Deacon Lisa Edleman Mike Edleman 7:30 am - Jo Ellen Carr E. Quatrani Ray Carr Priest Deacon Chuck Rodgers Mary Weber 10:00 am - Madeleine Gehringer C. Meinzer Dawn McCausland B. Lear Priest Deacon Judy Horvath Matt Horvath Doug DiTondo Linda DiTondo Mike Dougherty Lee Johnson Christine Adelsberger Steve Adelsberger SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 28, 2017 Monday, May 29, Memorial Day 9:00 am - Mass in Church Dorothea Carrigan, (Kitty Heebner) Tuesday, May 30 8:00 am - Verna Urbanchuk, (Mary Fisher) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, May 31, The Visitation of The Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am - Communion Service - NO MASS 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, June 1 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 pm - Eleanor Gilde, (Cindy Gilde; Karen Kaufmann) First Friday, June 2, Saints Marcellinus and Peter 9:00 am - James Bambrick, (Peggy Bambrick) 10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, June 3, Saint Charles Lwanga 9:00 am - Ellen Valeriano, (Mary Dusza) 5:00 pm - Joseph F. Gehringer, (Rose Devitt; Tom Devitt; Joanna Zappala) PENTECOST SUNDAY June 4, :30 am - Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 10:00 am - Tenth Anniversary, Peggy Mellon (Daughters: Barbara, Kathy, Andrea) 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. For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace. MAY/JUNE 2017: THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Memorial Day, Monday May 29 Mass in Church at 9:00 AM NO Adoration in the Chapel: NO Holy Rosary Hour Rectory Offices are closed. Tuesday May 30 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday May 31 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Garden Club 5:00 pm Thursday, June 1 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Praise and Prayer 7:30 pm Chapel First Friday - June 2 Mass in Church at 9:00 AM Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Frontier Girls 6:30 pm Parish Hall Saturday - June 3 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday - June 4 Bingo 1:00 pm Parish Hall Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 am Mass Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 PARISH NEWS SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS - SPN Parish Council At-Large Members welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: ajbauer337@gmail.com Ray Carr: bigdaddy2530@gmail.com Matthew Fuhs: matthew.fuhs@comcast.net Karen Katrinak: karenkat1@verizon.net Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net 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 Peter Duklis Sr., requested by: Carol Bradley. In memory of Mary Watko; requested by: Carol Bradley. FIRST FRIDAY June 2nd is First Friday. Mass is 9:00 AM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Chapel from 10AM - 7PM. Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord at the Blessed Sacrament. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS May 22, 2016 May 21, 2017 Envelopes: $ 5, $ 5, Online: 2, , Loose: 1, , Children: Total: $ 9, $ 8, ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving. This is a secure and personalized way of giving to the Parish. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. Special Second Collections: June 2017 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following special collections are: Father's Day; Holy Father Peter's Pence; 100th Anniversary. Reminder... The Rectory Offices are closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 10:00 AM. SPN SENIOR CLUB 2017 CALENDAR June 22 Casino Trip to Atlantic City June 28 Luncheon July 26 Picnic August 23 Luncheon Sept. 24 Basket Bash Sept. 27 Celebrate the 50's Oct. 10 Trip to Penn's Peak: Tribute to Barbara Streisand Oct. 25 Halloween Party *Nov. 15 Salute to Veterans Dec. 1 American Music Theatre Christmas Show *Dec. 13 Seraphims from St. Mary Catholic School CAR SHOW SIGNS Please return any Car Show Lawn Signs to the Vestibule of the Church. We need to send them out to be updated with the date for this year's Car Show. If you have any questions or need your sign to be picked up, contact Barb Jaruszewski at: or to: hockeymom99@comcast.net. SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER The Joyful Heart Lounge and Library on the ground level of the CFLC is now open for the summer from June 19 to August 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm 8:00 pm. Volunteer Library Assistant positions are available; call Tom Dewees at if you are interested. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3

4 St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast! Sunday, June AM-12PM Scrambled eggs. bacon. sausage scrapple. chipped beef. home fried potatoes. cereal. toast Milk. coffee. hot tea. 3 juices Omelette Station: prepared to order - always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Pancakes: plain and a specialty Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit Homemade 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 UPCOMING EVENTS: JUNE 19-23: Beginning Spanish for Kids (ages 5-14) am, CFLC - $20 per child. Registration is required by June 5th. Aleica Deterville is a local, native Spanish teacher and was the instructor at CFLC in the spring for Beginning Spanish for adults. Aleica teaches conversational Spanish with interactive and engaging lessons which will include audio, video, and worksheets. JUNE 21: CFLC Joyful Heart Lounge and Library OPEN HOUSE 5:30 pm Come visit our lounge and library on the ground floor of the CFLC and browse the books, periodicals, and DVDs, as well as the comfortable lounge area for reading, writing, etc. There is a children s section, refreshment/snacks area, and has Wi-Fi accessibility. Refreshments will be served. UPCOMING EVENTS (continued) JUNE 21: Neri Nights Out with Dave DeLuca performing Rat Pack Flashback. Registrations must be received by June 11th. No exceptions will be made! JULY 15: Two amazing tours for the price of one! Adventure Aquarium/BB62 Battleship USS New Jersey. Registration is required by June 25th. AUGUST 5: Reading Fightin Phils and mega blast fireworks. Registration is required by July 2nd. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood Jesus said, "You did not choose me: I chose you". Is Jesus calling you to be a priest? Save the Date! TRADITION CONFERENCE In 1992, St. John Paul II approved the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its promulgation, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will sponsor a conference on Monday, June 19th, entitled: Tradition - A Celebration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This day features national speakers who will focus on the four pillars of the Catechism and will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. All of the faithful are invited to attend. Please note that headsets for translation will be provided for those who wish to listen to the talks in Spanish. Contact Ann Menna, Office for Catechetical Formation at: amenna@archphila.org. AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Catholic Charities Night at the Phillies Plan a night out with family and friends and enjoy an evening benefitting the Catholic Charities Appeal on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:05 PM in the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Game is: Phillies VS Boston Red Sox. For more information, view the website. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 4

5 SECOND ANNUAL PADRE PIO FESTIVAL Friday, June 23 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, June 24 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday, June 25 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Three days of devotion to St. Padre Pio includes a Friday evening Young Adult Gathering. Saturday Vigil with blessings and Holy Relic. Sunday Mass and street procession, Healing Mass with Holy Relic and Confessions, social activities and entertainment on the parish grounds. Live music, craft fair, food vendors. Location: St. Bede the Venerable Church Holland, PA (Bucks County) Sunday Mass Celebrant: Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM, Cap. To learn more: AREA NEWS METANOIA YOUNG ADULTS Our upcoming events are listed below, contact metanoiayoungadults@gmail.com. May 2017: Tuesday, May 30: Holy Hour at Mary Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales June 2017: Tuesday, June 6: FROYO at Swirled Peace in Lansdale: 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 13: Bible Study at Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 20: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company, Collegeville. Tuesday, June 27: Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Walses: 7:30 PM. For more details check us out on Facebook: (facebook.com/groups/metanoiayoungadults) CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. We offer a complete Benefits Package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, contact Joseph Grayeske, FICF, General Agent: or to joseph.grayeske@kofc.org. START YOUR SUMMER WITH A SONG! MAKE MUSIC UPPER PERK, Wednesday, June 21 - Over 100 musicians, at 11 Venues + 6 lunch locations across five (5) towns. There will be musical fun for all ages from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. All is free and open to the public. Go to ValleyArtScene.wordpress.com for details or watch the Town and Country for more information. You can also "Like" and follow MMUP on Face Book for up-to-date information. Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD What goes up also comes down Whether your church community celebrates the Ascension of Jesus today or did so last Thursday, it s tempting to think of only half of the meaning of the event, the part about Jesus being exalted to God s right hand where he exercises dominion over everything in heaven and on earth. The Ascension also celebrates what comes from God, especially the Spirit Jesus promises before he was lifted up, and the command he gives to make disciples. So we shouldn t be left, as the disciples were in the story of the Ascension, merely staring up toward heaven. We have work to do on earth, the Spirit to 059-St. Philip Neri, page 5

6 strengthen and empower us while we do it, and the return of the Lord to look for when it s all over. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 (58). Why do you stand looking up toward heaven? ways have you glorified God during your tenure on earth? Take into account family, community, church, and the world. Are you satisfied with the part you ve played in bringing God s message of hope and love to the least of your brothers and sisters? There s still time. There is this moment, and the MONDAY, MAY 29 EASTER WEEKDAY Hang in there So many times in the gospels the disciples fail to next, and the next... TODAY S READINGS: Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a (298). I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. understand or believe in Jesus fully that when they finally come out with an unqualified statement of faith, you would think Jesus would be more approving. But instead he counters with a promise that the road ahead will get tougher, not easier, because of their willingness to follow him. His final assurance, though, is that in the end they will return to him, overcome all obstacles, and have peace. Persevering leads to life forever with Christ. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 (297). In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Need a lift? In the presence of such good news and so great a mystery as Jesus and his gospel, how, as the hymn goes, can we keep from singing? The meeting of Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and Elizabeth, who is expecting John the Baptist, gives birth to Mary s great song of praise to God, who has done such great things for her and her people: casting down the proud and mighty, lifting up the lowly, feeding TUESDAY, MAY 30 EASTER WEEKDAY Get the job done The approaching Pentecost is a good time to reflect on Jesus journey on earth as well as our own. It is a time to think about what we ve accomplished and the hungry, and showing mercy. When has God lifted you up? What do you have to sing about? TODAY S READINGS: Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16; Luke 1:39-56 (572). Sing aloud, O daughter Zion.... Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! reflect on what we will be leaving others after we re gone. Jesus was confident that he had finished the work he was commissioned to do. Can each of us say the same? What will your legacy be? In what 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 THURSDAY, JUNE 1 MEMORIAL OF JUSTIN, MARTYR Will you testify? Jesus said there is no greater love than to lay down your life for your friends. In the early church, plenty of Christians did just that for the sake of the gospel. Their willingness to die led many who dismissed and to its unbroken tradition. They stand as people who gave themselves entirely to God. You, too, can do the same. Practice turning over your heart to God and you will find yourself not far from God s realm. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 25:13b-21; John 21:15-19 (301). Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you. Christianity to look again. New friends in Christ were born from their courage. So the martyr called Justin came to faith in the second century. A professional philosopher, he was swayed by the only safe and worthy philosophy for which people around him were willing to die. As a church apologist, his own life was soon poured out for the sake of the gospel. How can you witness to your faith today? TODAY S READINGS: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26 (300). I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 MEMORIAL OF CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS Be steadfast People in power have been known to overstep their bounds and ask for more than is their rightful due. Such demands rarely turn out well at least in the short run for anyone who refuses the unfair request. Case in point: Charles Lwanga and hundreds of other Ugandan teens who were tortured and executed in the 19th century after their chieftain grew jealous of their devotion to Christianity and ordered them to denounce their faith. As the young men burned in a massive pyre, their torturers were FRIDAY, JUNE 2 MEMORIAL OF MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS Love your life away It s a bit jarring for Catholics to think of Rome, the center of the church, as a hostile place, but it was for many early Christians, such as Marcellinus and Peter, who died in the persecutions perpetrated by assured of their victims deaths only when the martyrs stopped praying. Pray for the spiritual gifts of fortitude and piety when you are asked to do something that violates your deepest faith. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; John 21:20-25 (302). There are also many other things that Jesus did. Roman emperors. We may have few details of their lives, but we do know the church has always venerated them, and so we remember them, too, as some of the first witnesses to the Christian faith. They testify both to the ancient roots of our faith 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

8 ST. PHILIP NERI SUNDAY BINGO June 4, 2017 Working Team #2 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!! 059-St. Philip Neri, page 1

9 SPN SENIOR CLUB LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, :30 - PARISH HALL Summer is here!!!!! LET'S START THE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER having LUNCH WITH FRIENDS AND GOOD FOOD! The luncheon is catered so Please make a reservation Call Rita Latshaw at The reservation deadline is June 23, 2017 Suggested offering for the lunch is $5.00 pp 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

10 CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER PRESENTS NERI NIGHTS OUT You are invited to enjoy an evening out to relax, have dinner, and enjoy fabulous entertainment!! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 5:30 PM* - 9:00 PM Registration due by June 11 DAVE DeLUCA DAVE WILL PERFORM HIS RAT PACK FLASHBACK INCLUDING SONGS BY DEAN MARTIN, FRANK SINATRA, AND SAMMY DAVIS, JR. Dave is a singer, songwriter, and musician with 40 years in the industry WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Registration due by July 9 JOAN WHITELEY JOAN WILL HOST AN EVENING OF A VARIETY OF LINE DANCING MUSIC AND STEPS Joan has been line dancing for 25 years, taught line dancing at CFLC, and is currently a line dancing instructor at the Upper Perk YMCA 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3 BUNNY

11 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Registration due by July 30 BUNNY WILL PERFORM INSTRUMENTAL FINGERSTYLE ACOUSTICAL GUITAR Bunny s repertoire includes pop, folk, rock, standards, oldies, ragtime, and blues tunes *5:30 pm Hors d oeuvres will be held in the Joyful Heart Lounge and Library for its Open House. COST: $20 per person per event includes buffet dinner 6-7 pm and entertainment 7-9 pm. Cash bar will be available. Events will be held in the Neri Center adjacent to the CFLC. Register online at catholicfamilylifecenter.com or mail check payable to CFLC, 26 E. 6 th St., East Greenville, PA or phone (215) St. Philip Neri, page 4