Welcome. CONFESSION Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45pm After Stations on Wednesday evenings during Lent and any time upon request.

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1 Parish Rectory 234 Hermitage Street Philadelphia, PA Phone: Fax: Parish Website: Pastor Pastor Rev. Monsignor Patrick E. Sweeney Pastor Emeritus Rev. Francis X. McKee Sunday Visitor Rev. John P. Collins Pastoral Service Director Mr. James Browne Day Care & Summer Camp Ages: Infant (6 weeks) through PreK-4 Hours: 6:00am to 6:00pm, year round care Director: Cyndi Manley Day Care: Director s Cellphone: ictrouble63@gmail.com Welcome We welcome all who join us for worship and we invite you to become part of our parish family. You may register as a parishioner in the rectory on any Sunday morning after the 8:00am or Masses or any CHURCH SERVICES Saturday Evening Mass 4:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00 and Weekday Mass: 8:00am Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00pm Holy Day Mass: 8:00am BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the third Sunday of each month after the Mass. Please contact the rectory for details about the Pre- Jordan program which is held on the first Sunday of the month at 12:00pm in the rectory. CONFESSION Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45pm After Stations on Wednesday evenings during Lent and any time upon request. MARRIAGE Couples must make arrangements with one of the priests at Holy Family at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Call the rectory at for an appointment. MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY We visit the homes of those unable to attend Mass due to sickness or age on the first Monday of each month from to 12:30pm and every Sunday after the 8:00am Mass. Holy Hour: second Sunday of each month after the Mass Miraculous Medal Novena: every Friday after 8:00am Mass Alter Servers: serve at Mass Cantors: lead singing at Mass Choir: sings at Mass & Liturgical Services Extraordinary Ministers: bring Holy Communion to the sick Guitar Group: sings at the Mass once a month Lectors: read at Mass each Sunday RCIA: prepares and instructs converts to enter the church and for Catholics not yet Confirmed; Wednesday at 7:00pm PREP: teaches students not attending Catholic school; Sundays from 9:30 to 10:45am Pre-Cana Team: workshop for engaged couples Ajax Committee: cleans sanctuary and church twice each month ALPHA: discuss religious matters in a relaxed setting Finance Committee: meets six times per year to advise the Pastor Liturgy Committee: plan religious services Parish Pastoral Council: meets several times per year to confer on Pastoral planning Women s Club: meets six times per year and sponsors social activities Seniors: meets twice each month in the convent * Please note: if you are interested in participating any of these activities, please contact the rectory at

2 APRIL 15, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER WEEKLY COLLECTIONS\ April 7 th /8 th (115) $ 3, Easter (10) $ Second Collection $ Holy Land (1) $ Easter Flowers (1) $ Rice Bowl (1) $ TOTAL $ 4, Saturday, April 14 th 4:00pm Florence Brown, requested by Gerri DeLuca Our Parishioners Sunday, April 15 th 8:00am Theodore Segletes (33 rd Anniversary), requested by Barry and Debbie Cupchak Monday, April 16 th - 8:00am Patrick and Ann O Grady, requested by Gene and Terri Flanagan Tuesday, April 17 th - 8:00am Charles Gallagher, requested by Marie Mueller Wednesday, April 18 th - 8:00am Walter Flamm, requested by Catherine Moore Thursday, April 19 th - 8:00am Edgar Trimber, requested by Marie Mueller Friday, April 20 th _ 8:00am No Intention Saturday, April 21 st 4:00pm Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother Sunday, April 22 nd 8:00am Our Parishioners John and Yolanda Cupchak, requested by Donald and Katherine McAvoy In your prayers, you are asked to pray for all the sick of the parish especially, Anna Marie Barry, Christina Dougherty Gailey, Francis Dugan, Daniel Evans, Terry Flanagan, Gayle Flannery, Marleen Flynn, Anne Marie Kearns, Lisa Long, Erin McFarlane, Megan McHugh, Helen Nagle, Ava Snick, Frances Sprinkle, and Fran Thomas. Please pray for the happy repose of all the faithful departed especially, Fury Colubriale. PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY Pvt. Shane Canavan, AB Matt Dandre, Nicholas Disco, Sr. Master Sergeant Jason Otto, 1 st Lt. Kiersten Schwatka, 1 st Lt. Zach Schwatka, Col. Scott Shore, and Cpl. Christopher Starrett. Food can be donated every Sunday. The distribution day is the Fourth Sunday of the month. The Distribution day for April is Sunday, April 22 nd after the 11:00 am Mass. Food can be picked up at the convent. Some suggestions for donations: boxes of cereal, pancake mix/syrup, cake mixes/frostings, crackers, jellies/jams, or peanut butter, cookies, tuna fish or canned meats, rice, noodles, cans of juice or juice packs, tea bags, salt/pepper, baby food. We know there is a need. We hope this action will help someone in need. Call the rectory at if you want to help. Page Holy Family

3 SATURDAY, 14 th - 4:00pm Gianna Turino - Makayla Serbin SUNDAY, APRIL 15 th - 8:00am Jocelyn Welsh - Charlotte Welsh Alora DeLuca - Amelia Painter ORGANIST Joseph O Brien SATURDAY, 14 th - 4:00pm Stephen Bradley The Parishes of Manayunk and East Falls will present the Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program for engaged couples on SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 in Holy Family Parish Hall, 234 Hermitage Street. The day begins with registration at 8:00 AM and concludes with attendance at the 4:00PM Vigil Mass. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Certificates are distributed after Mass. Cost is $ per couple. To register, please call Holy Family Rectory, , on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9 AM and 2 PM. SUNDAY, APRIL 15 th _ 8:00am Stephen Bradley Stephen Bradley SATURDAY, April 14 th - 4:00pm Sister Mary Jo Larkin Anthony Turino SUNDAY, APRIL 15 th _ 8:00am Jamie Torna - Jack Ray Paul Torna - Nancy Legradi EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The second Sunday of each month will be reserved for Eucharistic Adoration after the 11:00A.M. Mass until 1:00P.M. Please join us. W0MEN S CLUB SATURDAY, APRIL 14 th 4:00pm Jim Parrella SUNDAY, APRIL 15 th - 8:00am Mitch Yanak Mary Reed The Women s Club will hold their monthly cake sale on April 14 th after all the Masses in the rectory. Page Holy Family

4 CONFERENCE ON MATRIMONY Please join us for an all-day conference on Matrimony: Rediscovering its Truth on Saturday, April 21 st from 10:00am to 6:15pm at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul with speakers: His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, D.D., J.C.D., Member and Prefect Emeritus, Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura: Rev. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., Pastor of Church of the Holy Family, New York and commentator on EWTN; and Rev. Gerald Dennis Gill, S.L.L., M.Div., Director of the Office of Divine Worship and Rector and Pastor, of the Cathedral. We will have Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of the Rosary and the Presence of the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke will be the principal celebrant at the 5:15pm Mass in the Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir will sing at the Mass. Reservations are required. To download a flyer and registration forms, please go to our website: For more information, call Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, April 28 th at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at the 5:15pm Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. 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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit: or call HALLAHAN 50 YRS. OR MORE REUNION John W. Hallahan CGHS Alumnae Association is sponsoring their 50 years & Beyond luncheon on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Connstatter Volksfest- Verein, 9130 Academy Road. Cost is $35.00 per person and $20.00 for religious. If you are a graduate for over 50 or more years and are interested in attending this event, please contact, Chairperson, Marge West Kiefski 66 at or at mmkiefski@aol.com or the Alumnae Office at for more information. May 24 th Thursday trip to American Music Theatre to see a show Songs of the Silver Screen Price is $85.00 per person and includes: lunch at Shady Maple, show, and bus transportation. Be at the bus at 10:00am bus leaves 10:30am. Home by 7:30pm. Money due by April 24 th. ******** June 13 th trip to Atlantic City Resorts. Be at the bus at 8:30am, bus leaves 9:00am for a morning cruise ( 12:00pm) 12:30 in at the Resorts till 5:30pm. Price $60.00 includes morning Cruise, Resorts $25.00 back in slot play, $20.00 food voucher and bus transportations. Money must be in by May 13 th. MARIANIST FAMILY RETREAT CENTER A RETREAT FOR WIDOWS April 27-29, 2018 Join with other widows as we look at our own individual stories for courage and wisdom. We hope to discover how in sharing of our stories we continue to find strength and hope. There will be time for sharing in small groups, Eucharist and other appropriate liturgies. Beach walks, socials and fun are also included. Cost is $135per person, double occupancy. us at: mfrc@capemaymarianists.org MOTHER & (ADULT) DAUGHTER RETREAT MOTHER S DAY WEEKEND MAY 11 th 13 th Knowing that your relationship is special, and the need to nurture it throughout the years, this is a wonderful opportunity to walk upon common ground while celebrating your differences. Eucharist, small group sharing, prayer experiences, socials and fun are included. Beach walks too!! Sign up online at or call for more information. Marianist Family Retreat Center 417 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ Questions? Please call Page Holy Family

5 I ve been pleased to welcome Ross Douthat as a speaker at the Archbishop s Lecture Series here in Philadelphia in the past. It s a pleasure now to encourage readers to attend his April 10 presentation at 4 p.m., at Villanova s Charles Widger School of Law, in the Arthur M. Goldberg 66 Commons. Admission is free; there s no charge. Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. This week s column has two simple goals. The first is to alert people to an important new religious liberty initiative at Villanova University. The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion, and Public Policy, founded just last year, is led by University Professor of Law and Religion Michael Moreland. Professor Moreland is a veteran of First Amendment issues and a longtime source of valuable scholarly help to the Church, both locally and nationally, on religious freedom and related matters. In the Center s own words: At this crucial period in American history, the McCullen Center seeks to bring together concerns about the First Amendment and economic freedom in a common framework that situates both topics amid a larger conversation about freedom and the rule of law. The [Center] aspires to broaden the academic and public appreciation for the First Amendment s guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of religion and for economic freedom as essential components of a free society. The McCullen Center is exactly the sort of effort Catholics in the metro area should be aware of and support in the years ahead years that will likely challenge the Church s freedom to preach the Gospel and pursue her various ministries in the public square. I m grateful to Mr. Joseph McCullen (a Villanova alumnus) for generously backing Professor Moreland in his vital work. My second goal connects to the first. On Tuesday, April 10, the McCullen Center will host New York Times columnist Ross Douthat for a discussion of his new book, To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism (Simon and Schuster), and the issues facing Catholics in the future. Douthat is among the most articulate cultural observers in the United States. His previous book, Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics (2013), is a penetrating explanation of the American temperament and the religious landscape it has produced. To Change the Church is an equally intelligent and absorbing work, even when the reader finds himself questioning or disagreeing with it. In his shrewd recent First Things review of To Change the Church a review almost as interesting as the book itself the distinguished (and quite Catholic) Cambridge University scholar of the Reformation, Richard Rex, wrote that: The little debate in the Catholic Church about Communion for the divorced and remarried is a microcosm, then, of a much broader argument about the nature of humanity, human life, and human sexuality. The current tensions within Catholicism reflect changes and tensions in Western culture as a whole, relating to an entire alphabet of beliefs and practices: abortion, bisexuality, contraception, divorce, euthanasia, family, gender, homosexuality, infertility treatment Western society is moving in a very different direction from Catholicism on all these issues. Not from Catholics from Catholicism. Opinion polls seem to indicate that, while lagging some way behind, opinion among those identifying as Catholic is shifting on almost all these issues in the direction set by society at large. This is a moral shift of an epochal nature. But whatever individual Catholics may think, the new moral consensus, or at least spectrum, is utterly irreconcilable with Catholicism. If Catholicism were to reconcile itself to the new moral order of Western society, then it would be abandoning its past, its tradition, and thus its identity. It would give up its claim to truth and, therefore, its claim upon our faith If, after all, marriage is not a divine union of male and female in one flesh, dissolved only by the inevitable dissolution of that flesh in death, then the Catholic Church has, in the name of Christ, needlessly tormented the consciences of untold numbers of the faithful for twenty centuries. If this teaching were to be modified in the name of mercy, then the Church would already have been outdone in mercy not only by most other religions but even by the institutions and impulses of the modern secular state. Such a conclusion would definitively explode any pretension to moral authority on the part of the Church. A Church which could be so wrong, for so long, on a matter so fundamental to human welfare and happiness could hardly lay claim to decency, let alone infallibility. My thanks go out to Professor Michael Moreland for his courage and good sense in creating the McCullen Center. May it be fruitful, effective, and grow. Page Holy Family

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