Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA October 30, 2016

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA October 30, 2016 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Rev. Raymond W. Smart, retired; resident Michael J. Franks Mark J. Meinzer, Business Manager Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor Shirley Misiak, Office Manager Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center Diane Cunningham, Adm. Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Sister Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T., Parish Outreach 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: Religious Education Office address & 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: 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 Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 1 st Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Chapel, 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; 5:00 PM 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 CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00 4:45 PM Sundays: 9:15-9:45 AM; 4:15-4:45 PM at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT anytime. 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 Welcome to your new home! Please stop by or call the rectory between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm to fill out a registration card. SHUT-INS Please call the Parish Outreach Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory. 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. All Saints Day Serving at Mass Nov. 1 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Dave Moser S. DiMarco Trudy Moser 9:00 am - LaRue Emmell B. Bowser C. Bowser Mary Souder 7:00 pm - Bob Hermley Eileen Koch Jeanne Hermley Serving at Mass Nov. 6 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Annemarie Quigley Bob Ellis Jim Quigley Barbara Schwind Bob Schwind Teri Boone Dave Boone Lee Johnson Catherine Cahill Lisa Edleman Mike Edleman 7:30 am - Mary Weber A. Canigiani Mary R. Giambrone Eileen Davis Maureen Moser Paul Moser 10:00 am - Judy Horvath H. Brodlo Matt Horvath M. Brodlo Jenny Josko Marlene Leidy 5:00 pm - Mary Goodfellow TBD Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30, 2016 Monday, October 31 8:00 am - Phyllis Losinno, (Kitty Heebner) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in Chapel 5:00 pm - Helen Burke, (Bill & Pat Coughlin) Tuesday, November 1, All Saints 9:00 am - Stella Roney, (Sandy, Ashley & Joanna) 10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 7:00 pm - Richard Poramba Wednesday, November 2, All Souls 8:00 am - For the names on the Altar 9:00 am - For the names on the Altar 10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 12:00 pm - Cemetery Mass; For the names on the Altar. Thursday, November 3, Saint Martin de Porres 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 8:00 am - Gloria Heckler, (Rita Latshaw) First Friday, November 4 9:00 am - Leo Salatino, (M/M Eugene Fiorini) 10:00 am 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, November 5 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 9:00 am - Vincent Pongia, (Tony & Joan Pongia) 5:00 pm - Edna Zappala, (Joanna, Rose & Tom) Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, :30 am - Deceased Members KOC Council :00 am - For the names on the Altar. 5:00 pm - Frank Bozzelli, (Family) 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: Margaret Meintzler & Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for Robert Kurtz, grant them eternal rest and peace. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 October/November: this week at a glance Monday October 31 Mass 8:00 am Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Holy Day 5:00 pm Church Tuesday November 1, All Saints Masses in Church: 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday November 2, All Souls Masses in Church: 8:00 am & 9:00 am Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery 12:00 pm PREP/RELIGIOUS ED 6:30 pm CFLC Pre-Jordan Baptismal Class 7:00 pm Rectory Thursday - November 3 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Neri Center Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall First Friday - November 4 Mass in Church 9:00 am Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Bible Study 10:00 am Neri Center Frontier Girls 7:00 pm Parish Hall Saturday - November 5 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday - November 6 Bingo 1:00 pm Parish Hall Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10:00 am Mass Little Church 10:00 am Parish Hall Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall Youth Ministry 5:30 pm Parish Hall PARISH NEWS SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS FIRST FRIDAY November 4th is First Friday. Mass is in Church at 9:00 AM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Chapel from 10AM - 7PM. Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS October 25, 2015 October 23, 2016 Envelopes: $ 6, $ 5, Online: 2, , Loose: , Children: Total: $ 8, $8, Special Second Collections: November 2016 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following second collections are: All Saints, Parish Debt Fourth Quarter & 100th Anniversary. ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving. Online giving is a secure and personalized way to give to the parish. It also can stand on its own as a means of a donation or can be used in conjunction with your offering envelopes. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. ( 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 Bill Robinson: wcrobinson2@hotmail.com Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net Nov. 16th: Dec. 2nd: Dec. 14th: UPCOMING SENIOR CLUB EVENTS: Thanksgiving Luncheon Day trip to American Music Theatre Christmas Show Seraphims Choral Group from: Saint Mary's School 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3

4 SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER Upcoming Events Sunday, November 6th: Closing of the Holy Door of Mercy Join us as we leave at 3:00 pm to tour the Shrine of St. John Neumann and then attend the 6:30 pm closing Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul; officiated by Archbishop Chaput. Cost is: $35/adults & $28/children There are about 5-6 seats available; call Tom Dewees as soon as possible: Saturday, December 3rd: PA Christmas & Gift Show We will leave the CFLC at 9:00 am via Klein Bus Service and travel to the Harrisburg Farm Show Arena where over 700 vendors await us. Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying the musical entertainment, dance troupes, decorated trees and a huge model railroad layout. Cost is: $40/adults & $25/children Registrations due November 19th 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 15 th at 7:00 pm in the 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. St. Philip Neri Parish Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Sunday, November AM - 12:30 PM Scrambled eggs. bacon. scrapple. Chipped beef. Home fried potatoes. French toast. 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 Homemade baked goods & 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. The 40 Days for Life Campaign is a nationwide life-saving event which runs through November 6, Community Thanksgiving Service Frieden's U.C.C Church Road Sumneytown, PA Wednesday November 23 7:00 PM 059-St. Philip Neri, page 4 This campaign consists of prayer, fasting and peaceful prayer vigils outside Planned Parenthood locations in an effort to protect the lives of unborn children and extend a hand of mercy to the men and women harmed by abortion. Thank you for helping to build a culture of life! You can also signup for daily devotionals at

5 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 Rene Albert; requested by: Connie Marks. In memory of Rachael Henry; requested by: Rita Latshaw & family; Theresa Thayer & family; Irwin Yerger; Cias family; Carol Bradley; Fay Katrinak; Connie Marks. In memory of Sondra Dykie; requested by: Anne Dykie; Carol Bradley; Anna Hoffman & Steve Miller. We also have Living Memorials for those special occasions in life. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY The Respect Life Ministry Committee will meet on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please plan to attend as we are going to "ready" the Gift of Love Tree Tags for Advent. St. Philip Neri Church HOAGIE SALE CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY TUESDAY December 6 12:00 PM 6:00 PM COST: $5.00 Orders due: November 28 Call Rita: or Pat: ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS CatholicPhilly.com Stay informed, educated and inspired by visiting CatholicPhilly.com every day. Discover Catholic news, photos, videos and columns on Catholic Life and Spirituality. Help CatholicPhilly.com spread the Good News by becoming our fan on Facebook and following us on Twitter. Vocation Office for Diocesan hood "Come after me and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus speaks these words today. Have you considered being a? Be a Fisher of Men. Office for Child and Youth Protection SESSIONS: St. Isidore School in Quakertown at 6:30PM St. Matthew in Philadelphia at 9AM Register at or: Sessions are approximately 2.5 hours in length. AREA PARISH NEWS Straight Talk about Annulments Thursday, November 3, :00 PM to 8:30 PM Saint Maria Goretti Church in the Chapel (located inside the Church) 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield Msgr. Paul DiGirolamo, a Judge of the Archdiocesan Tribunal, will speak to provide clear and accurate information concerning annulments in the Catholic Church. He will provide time to address questions that may surface. Msgr. DiGirolamo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and has spent many years assisting people who have experienced a divorce to explore the possibility of marriage in the Church. While the evening is intended for divorced persons who have questions concerning a Church Annulment, the Presentation is open to everyone. Perhaps there is someone in your family, a friend or co-worker who needs sound, clear information on this process. Be an ambassador of good news by providing people you know with the proper information that seeks to offer healing of the past and hope for a new beginning in the future. For more information or to register, please contact director aff@stmariagoretti.net or call the rectory at: ext To begin a Case, click on the Metropolitan Tribunal link at: archphila.org. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 5

6 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Happy Father s Day! There are so many things in daily life taken for granted. For many fortunate Catholics, one of those things is that there will be a priest in church to say Mass on Sundays. Today is hood Sunday, which honors the special role priests play in our lives, in parishes, and in communities at large. Laity all over the country celebrate this day at Mass, with school activities, and with social events. It s an opportunity for priests and parishioners to build stronger relationships and encourage vocations in the future. How will you let your priest know how much you appreciate him? TODAY S READINGS: Wisdom 11:22 12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11 2:2; Luke 19:1-10 (153). Today salvation has come to this house. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS You too are called This is the day to remember your ancestors in faith who now live with God. And it is a day to renew your commitment to live faithfully so one day you will find your home with them. Some of these ancestors are officially canonized as saints by the church. Others are known as saintly to their families or the local community. But all of them made a mark on the world because of their heroic virtue and fidelity to God s grace. As you celebrate at Mass today, remember that saints are models for you to imitate and friends who can intercede on your behalf. Whether it is Mother Teresa s compassion or your grandmother s wisdom that inspires you, don t be afraid to ask for their help to live as best you can. TODAY S READINGS: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a (667). Blest are the single-hearted, for they shall see God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Be not afraid Halloween isn t entirely about costumes and candy. The word itself is an abbreviated form of All Hallows Eve, which is the vigil of the feast day tomorrow, the Solemnity of All Saints. All Souls Day is the day after that. This is a time to remember the dead, and it s important to honor their lives with as much joy and festivity as solemnity. Halloween is an opportunity to do just that. After all, death while undoubtedly scary is a reality that should be acknowledged, and its conquest by Christ celebrated. TODAY S READINGS: Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14 (485). You will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS DAY) Soul food from way back In England and Ireland in the Middle Ages, soul cakes were prepared at this time of year in the belief that they would help the dead in their journey through the afterlife. The cakes were handed out at the door to children and poor people who went souling and sang: A soul! a soul! a soul-cake! Please good Missis, a soul-cake! An apple, a pear, a plum, or a cherry, any good thing to make us all merry. One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all. Say amen for the original soul food! 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 TODAY S READINGS: Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 5:5-11 or Romans 6:3-9; John 6:37-40 (668). I will not reject anyone who comes to me. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 MEMORIAL OF MARTIN DE PORRES, RELIGIOUS Holiness overcomes divisions Born in Peru in 1579, Saint Martin de Porres, the child of unwed parents of two different races, occupied the lowest level of society, so much so that he didn t feel worthy to become a Dominican brother, applying rather to be a lay helper. After years of service, his community, inspired by his example and prayer life, asked him to make full profession. Martin was known to treat all people equally no matter their race or status, with special attention to those on the bottom of the social ladder. As the world continues to struggle with race relations today, let us pray to be like Saint Martin de Porres: humble servants seeking pure hearts. TODAY S READINGS: Philippians 3:3-8a; Luke 15:1-10 (488). There will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. TODAY S READINGS: Philippians 3:17 4:1; Luke 16:1-8 (489). For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than the children of light. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Eyes on the prize Jesus told his disciples the person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones. It s the small deeds of the everyday that reveal to us how we will respond in the larger moments of life. If we make a habit of doing what s right and strive to live lives faithful to the gospel in the ordinary moments, we will find that the extraordinary work of God comes through in every moment. Let s keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, so that no matter the circumstance we are assured that God s promises will shine through. TODAY S READINGS: Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15 (490). My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 MEMORIAL OF CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP Teach from the heart During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Catholics have been urged to perform the works of mercy, one of which is to instruct those lacking education. Saint Charles Borromeo understood that poor education leads to abuses, and during the Counter- Reformation, he established seminaries for clergy, who often had received scant education prior to that. His efforts helped quell corruption in the church. How can you take what you learned this year about mercy and help educate others in how to practice it? 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

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10 MARK YOUR CALENDAR DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS THE NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER LUNCHEON DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED November Luncheon: NOVEMBER 16, 2016 December Luncheon: DECEMBER 14, St. Philip Neri, page 3