MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE CHURCH

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1 MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE CHURCH East Thompson and Cambria Streets, Philadelphia, PA Rev. James Olson Parochial Administrator Rev. Walter J. Benn Pastor Emeritus Dcn. Ralph Shirley Deacon/Parish Ministry Ms. Nellie Hohenstein Parish Secretary Mrs. Clare Briscella School Tuition Secretary Mrs. Jane Lockhart Principal Mrs. Frances Harrigan School Secretary MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 4:00 PM at MDG; 5:30 PM at St. George SUNDAY: 9:30 AM at St. George; 11:15 AM at MDG WEEKDAYS: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS: 7 PM Vigil and 8 AM at MDG; 11 AM and 7 PM at St. George PARISH REGISTRATION Our parish community welcomes all to join us for worship. We invite everyone to be an active and participating member in every aspect of parish life. To be recognized as a member of the parish, one must be registered on the parish census. We cannot issue certificates of eligibility for sponsorship, nor give recommendation for character references if a person is not properly registered. Please register at the Rectory. Notify the Rectory, if you are moving from the parish, or if you have changed your address or telephone number. APPOINTMENTS The members of the parish staff are most willing to be of service to all. You are asked, if possible, to arrange an appointment in advance with the person you wish to see. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must be registered members of our parish to have their children baptized. Parents also must participate in a Pre-Jordan Class. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month immediately after the 11:15 AM mass. Parents requesting Baptism for their child are required to make arrangements by appointment with the Pastor. GODPARENTS/SPONSORS The role of Baptismal sponsor is primarily a spiritual role to help the newly baptized lead a Christian life. Therefore, a sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing (married validly), at least 16 years of age, and have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist). Rectory 2918 E. Thompson St. Phone: Fax: rectory@motherdivinegrace.com Web Site: School 2612 E. Monmouth St. Phone: Fax: Web Site: CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 pm, and always upon request SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples wishing to be married here at MDG must contact the Pastor at their earliest convenience but no less than six months before the wedding. Archdiocesan policy requires all couples preparing for marriage to attend the Pre-Cana Program. Information on the Pre-Cana Program can be obtained at CARE OF THE SICK Before entering the hospital feel free to contact the rectory to arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick. Communion is brought to all of our shut-ins monthly. Call the rectory to arrange the monthly visits. Medical Emergencies requiring the Sacrament of the Sick, call (215) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM For information, call the rectory. DEVOTIONS Novena to the Sacred Heart at the First Friday Mass. Recitation of the Rosary - Monday through Thursday before 8 AM Mass. PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Pastoral Council Finance Council Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Cantors Ushers Technology Fund Family Prayer Group Home & School Parish Youth Group Alumni Association Home & School Festival Committee Parish Scripture Study RCIA Men s Prayer Group For information on any of the above contact the rectory.

2 April 29, 2018 WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, April 29 11:15am First Holy Communion Children Monday, April 30: St. Pius V 8:00am Tuesday, May 1: St. Joseph the Worker 8:00am Julia Panaccio by Family Wednesday, May 2: St. Athanasius 8:00am Thomas Mancini by McDonnell Family Thursday, May 3: Sts. Philip and James 8:00am Philip Melito by Tobin & Stevens Family Friday, May 4 8:30am Saturday, May 5 4:00pm Bill Zaccagni by Lorraine Zaccagni Sunday, May 6 11:15am Deceased members of Alburger Family by Alburger Family PARISH WEEKLY SUPPORT 4/22/18 1 st Coll. Church Envelopes $1, st Coll. Church Plate SUBTOTAL $2, E-Giving to $ TOTAL $2, nd Coll. School Currency $ nd Coll. School Coins.30 TOTAL $ Candles $ Please pray for the sick Especially Jonathan Joseph Devlin, Phyllis Kelly, Louise DiPietro, Pat Grosso, Aidan Blakla, Denise Flores, Mary Thoma, Joan McCrea, Nancy Petaccio, Karen Schwab, Tom Marshall, Rita Savage, Joseph Falsetta, Patty Hart, Larry Farrell, Patrick Tacconelli, Colleen Powaserys, John Buddy Savage, Tim Albert, William Voiro, Mary Cataldi, Catherine Madden, William McCabe, Suzanne Baker, Teddy Hojnacki, Karen Zebrowski, William Boyle, Daniel R. Alfonso, Baby Owen, Ed Wright, Amanda Tees, Anna Bachmurski This week in Mother of Divine Grace Parish! First Holy Communion will be this Sunday at the 11:15 am mass Rosary on Sunday night at 7PM at St. George All 8:00 am masses this week will be in the Chapel, except Friday which will be at 8:30 am in Church 2 nd Meatball Day will be on Tuesday, May 1 st, at 9:00 am in the School Hall Thursday, May 3 rd, there is an AA meeting in the School Hall at 7 pm MDG MEMORIAL FUND A donation has been made to MDG Memorial Fund: In memory of Philip Melito Billy & Rose Pellegrini Pat & Joan Stendardo In memory of Thomas Woltjen Pat & Joan Stendardo MDG SCHOOL TECH FUND A donation has been made to MDG School Tech Fund: In memory of Philip Melito Terry Wahl Denise & Howard Kravitz Tom & Phyllis Kelly Gloria Discher & Family In memory of Joan Boyle Tom & Phyllis Kelly SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp burning in the Church the week of April 29, 2018 is for Mary Soley & Joseph Kuhcski by The Shank Family The Sanctuary Lamp burning in the Chapel the week of April 29, 2018 is for Happy Birthday, Mom by Gloria Discher 067-2

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4 Our parish May Procession will be on Monday, May 7 th at 7PM. We will assemble outside the School on Monmouth Street. Please join us in this traditional expression of our faith as we process Our Lady through our neighborhood with our school children and parishioners. ******************************************************************************************************************** At Mother of Divine Grace School we have an ACE up our sleeve Affordablle Catholliic Educatiion Call today to find out about the Financial Assistance Opportunities Available! ******************************************************************************************************************** 067-4

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6 2018 MDG ITALIAN FESTIVAL DATES May 31, June 1, 2 and June 7, 8, 9 Dinners: Take out begins at 4:00 PM Sit down dinners begin at 5:00 PM Food Court: Opens at 6:00 PM Yard Games: Opens at 6:30 PM Games of Chance - Church Hall: Opens at 7:00 PM PREP DATES - SAVE THE DATES Please consider joining us. Many hands make light work!!! Thursday, April 26, :00 AM Meatball Day #1 School Hall Committee Member will be on hand to assist in completing Background Check Tuesday, May 1, :00 AM Meatball Day #2 School Hall Committee Member will be on hand to assist in completing Background Check Thursday, May 10, :00 PM Sausage & Pepper Day School Hall Committee Member will be on hand to assist in completing Background Check Saturday, May 12, :00 AM Stands and Grounds Set Up School Yard Committee Member will be on hand to assist in completing Background Check Tuesday, May 29, :00 AM Gravy Day #1 School Hall Wednesday, May 30, :00 AM Pasta Day #1 School Hall Wednesday, May 30, :00 AM Dinners Set Up School Hall Tuesday, June 5, :00 AM Gravy Day #2 School Hall Wednesday, June 6, :00 AM Pasta Day #2 School Hall PLEASE DON T FORGET TO COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR VOLUNTEER FORMS. YOUR COMPLETED FORMS HELP US TO COMPLETE THE SCHEDULES. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR MDG! 067-6

7 Mother of Divine Grace Parish Community Congratulates the following First Communicants Isabella Allison Angelina Baldwin Camryn Campbell Donald Campbell Avery Christian Mackenzie Christian Brendan Doohan Owen Dougherty Noa Mannal-DiMarco Geno Hetrick Aubrey Holzworth Bella Lockhart Alivia Malcolm Aiden McCool Connor McGinn Harley Peachey Kayne Puchon Sophia Rispo Lucy Ritchey Lucas Rivera Cyan Lane DeLuca Simone Anthony Sproul Tessa Tobin Dante Valentino Raymond Venneri 067-7

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