PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 9, Almsgiving and St. Augustine

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1 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 9, 2017 Almsgiving and St. Augustine Friends, Let me invite you to spend a few minutes with Augustine on the Lenten theme of the parish: almsgiving. Looking back to when he first came to Hippo, he said: I came to this Church with only the clothes I was wearing at the time I began to gather together brothers of good will, my companions in poverty, having nothing just like me. (Sermon 355, 2) Augustine learned much from a phrase of St. Paul, What do you have that you have not received? (1 Cor. 4:7); it gave him and can give us a beautiful awareness of how we are part of the flow from one generation to the next, passing on the lessons that inspire us to share. Early in Lent Augustine said: All of you, be of one mind and heart, all of you faithfully faithful See to it that none of you envies, none of you mocks in another the gift of God which you don't have in yourself. In the matter of spiritual goods, regard as your own what you love and admire in your brother or sister; let them regard as their own what they love and admire in you. (Sermon 205, 3) Generosity is not limited to Lent, nor was it just about giving time, talent or treasure. It was supposed to help everyone be open and united with everyone else. Almsgiving had to begin with kindness toward oneself: What does Give alms mean? It means, Show mercy. What does show mercy mean? To understand it, start with yourself. For, how can you be merciful to someone else, if you are cruel to yourself? Give alms, and everything is clean for you (Lk 11:41). What does alms mean? It means mercy. Listen to scripture: Have mercy on your soul, pleasing God (Sir 30:23). Giving alms is to have mercy on your soul and please God. (Sermon 106, 4) Clearly, loving one s neighbor means loving oneself, thus making it possible to reach out to the poor in a healthy way. Let the hungry Christ receive what the fasting Christian receives less of. (Sermon 210, 12) True love of self is love of Christ, for we belong to his body. True love of neighbor is also loving Christ. But Augustine was also concerned that the poor might be able to give alms. This is an alms deed of great value and profit, to forgive your fellow Christian Someone can say, I would like to give to the poor, but I haven't got anything to spare ; or I've only got so much, and I'm afraid of being left in want if I give anything away. but who could possibly say, The reason I didn't grant him pardon when he asked, is that my health prevented me, or because I didn't have a hand to hold it out to him with? Forgive, in order to be forgiven yourself. (Sermon 210, 12) How true to see that, just as fasting from quarrels is real fasting, so too is giving forgiveness real almsgiving. Therefore, let everyone do it according to his means. Your extras are someone else's necessities. You heard just now, when the gospel was being read, Whoever gives a cup of cold water to one of my little ones for my sake shall not lose his reward (Mt 10:42). God has put the kingdom of heaven up for sale, and fixed the price of it at a cup of cold water. When it is a poor person giving alms those alms should be a cup of cold water. If you've got more you should give more. (Sermon 39, 6) What is thorough and complete almsgiving? Out of your abundance to give to anyone who has nothing, and when anyone does you harm, to forgive them. (Sermon 9, 17) Fr. Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A. Stewardship Thought for the Week As they were marching out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, this man they pressed into service to carry His cross. Matthew 27:32 The Lord calls us to love God and to love our neighbor. Every day we are presented with opportunities to love our neighbor and help him carry his cross. These opportunities aren't usually big events, they are usually ordinary occurrences like helping someone carry their groceries or holding the door open form them. The key is putting the other person s needs before our own and not expecting anything in return. Thank you for generosity for the following weekend of April 1 and 2, 2017: Number of Envelopes 353 Envelope Amount $14, Loose Cash $4, Electronic Offerings $1, Other $60.00 Total $20, % Tithe $2, April 10, 2016 $25, St. Thomas of Villanova

2 TRIDUUM 2017 THE HOLIEST OF DAYS HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH 8:00PM Mass of the Lord s Supper - Villanova Church Solemn Adoration until 11:00PM in Corr Hall Chapel GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH 3:00PM Celebration of the Lord s Passion Villanova Church HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH EASTER VIGIL 8:00PM Villanova Church EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH 7:30AM - Villanova Church 9:00AM - Rosemont Chapel 9:30AM - Villanova Church 11:00AM - Rosemont Chapel 11:30AM Villanova Church (There are no Evening Masses at the Villanova Church on Easter Sunday.) FOR SAFETY REASONS OCCUPANCY IS LIMITED IN THE VILLANOVA CHURCH TO 650 PERSONS AND IN THE ROSEMONT CHAPEL TO 550 PERSONS. This will be strictly observed. Parking for the Villanova Church is in the Main Lot on Lancaster Avenue EXCEPT for persons with Special Needs. For your safety and the safety of all, please follow the directions of the Public Safety Officers. Thank you! St. Thomas of Villanova

3 Schedule of Events for the week of: April 9, 2017 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Mon., Apr. 10th 12:05PM-RMCH Tues., Apr. 11th 12:05PM-RMCH Wed., Apr. 12th 12:05PM-RMCH Thurs., Apr. 13th 8:00PM-VNCH Fri., Apr. 14th 3:00PM-VNCH Sat., April 15th 8:00PM-VNCH Sun., April 16th Monday of Holy Week Prayer Requests in our Prayer Request Book Tuesday of Holy Week George White Wednesday of Holy Week Silvio Pullano - Vincent & Sheila Nichols HOLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord s Supper GOOD FRIDAY Celebration of the Lord s Passion HOLY SATURDAY Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 7:30AM-VNCH 9:00AM-RMCH 9:30AM-VNCH 11:00AM-RMCH 11:30AM-VNCH No Evening Masses on Easter Sunday. Monday, April 10, 2017 Centering Prayer RMCH Golden Living Ministry Food Addicts in Recovery - Cafe COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION-VNCH Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Bible Sharing - PC1 SFC Mentors Bible Sharing - PC1 Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Women s 11th Step Spirituality - PC1 Food Addicts in Recovery - Café Exercise - Aud Honickman Reconciliation-RMCH Reconciliation VNCH Stations of the Cross VNCH Thursday, April 13, 2017 HOLY THURSDAY Preschool Closed Morning Prayer-RMCH Mass of the Lord s Supper--VNCH 7:30AM 10:15AM 7:00PM 7:30PM 10:00AM 1:00PM 7:00PM 6:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:15AM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM 9:00AM 8:00PM April 12th ALMSGIVING 6th Week (Holy Week) April Giving of Ourselves: Forgiving Stations of the Cross 7:30pm Wednesdays at the Villanova Church Representatives from all three Parish Councils LENT 2017 LOCAL PARISH RECONCILIATON SERVICES St. Thomas of Villanova Mon., Apr. 10 7:30pm (Villanova Campus) St. Pius X Tues, Apr. 11 7:00pm Friday, April 14, 2017 GOOD FRIDAY Preschool Closed Parish Office Closed Morning Prayer-RMCH Celebration of the Lord s Passion VNCH Saturday, April 15, 2017 HOLY SATURDAY Morning Prayer-RMCH Easter Vigil Mass-VNCH Sunday, April 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service EASTER SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30AM - Villanova Church 9:00AM - Rosemont Chapel 9:30AM - Villanova Church 11:00AM - Rosemont Chapel 11:30AM - Villanova Church 9:00AM 3:00PM 9:00AM 8:00PM 10:30AM THERE ARE NO EVENING MASSES AT THE VILLANOVA CHURCH ON EASTER SUNDAY. St. John Neumann has Reconciliation every Wednesday of Lent at 7:30pm following the Stations of the Cross St. Thomas of Villanova

4 CHRISTIAN SERVICE Resting in Peace: Jack E. Gruber, father of Liz Ruben Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Carol Bennett, The Beston Family, Katherine Breck, Ray Hill, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Angele Kuchukian, Jerry O Connor, Bert Rodgers, Marie Scenna, Annie Sears, and Robert J. Wahl. Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded. Centering Prayer Silent Meditation Would you like the gift of prayer? Centering Prayer presents ancient Christian wisdom teachings in an updated form. It is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. Centering Prayer is a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. This method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with him. Join us Mondays at 7:30am in the Rosemont Chapel. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul CLOTHING DRIVE St. Thomas of Villanova Parish will be hosting a clothing drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00pm to 4:00pm The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive. Look for the GreenDrop truck in the Rosemont Chapel parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of usable men s, women s and children s clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items, visit PRAYERLINE The parish prayer line is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at or stv1964@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Mary Ann Deviney at Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Maria Gunn at ST. FRANCIS INN Volunteers are needed to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, May 21st. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Sheila Holst at or hagan1126@verizon.net. HELP AT HOME MINISTRY Do you have a small household repair that you need done? A bigger job that needs assessment? General repairs such as: Plumbing (faucet / toilet repairs); Electric (fix a light); Mechanical (AC and heat, appliance); Structural and cosmetic (threshold, window repair, patching) Are you unable to physically perform the job? Not sure where to begin? Cannot afford to get it fixed? Contact: Parish Coordinator, Jim and Ann Colizzo Jim at jcolizzo@gmail.com; Ann at annortenzi@comcast.net or Anne Murphy, Parish Staff at , service@stvparish.org Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 13th and Easter Monday, April 17th. The Daily Mass on Monday, April 17th, is at 12:05pm. in the Rosemont Chapel St. Thomas of Villanova

5 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of the Archbishop 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, April 9, 2017 On Good Friday, April 14, 2017, we celebrate the mystery of the Lord s Passion, contemplating the sacrifice by which Jesus redeemed the human race from sin and death. It also has been our longstanding tradition as Catholics to offer alms in support of the Catholic Community in the Holy Land. As directed by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, funds generated by this collection support programs and services in the Holy Land. Support is needed to maintain the sacred places, to provide educational and pastoral programs as well as outreach programs for the poor through established charitable institutions. On behalf of those Christians and others in so much need, I seek your most generous and sacrificial support of the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land on April 14, I know that God our Father will reward your generosity beyond all measure. Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ, Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia Parish Bulletin News St. Thomas of Villanova Preschool Spring has helped the children understand the New Life of Jesus during the Easter Season. As we continue to appreciate the beauty, wonder and new growth of the world around us, we are teaching the children how important it is to renew and reaffirm our faith in Jesus. We thank God for those people who are examples of faith and love to all our young children.their teachers, parents, families and friends. Please keep in your prayers all of our children, families and friends as we begin Holy Week. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIES IN LENT Villanova Church Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Rosemont Chapel Wednesday, April 12th, of Holy Week 6:30pm-:30pm Communal Reconciliation Service Monday of Holy Week, April 10th Villanova Church 7:30pm ENCOUNTER RESILIENCE We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, and others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives. In just another week, our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving will give way to the joy of the Easter season. But that does not mean our Lenten journey of encounter is over. It s time to TURN IN YOUR CRS RICE BOWLS! Please convert your money to a check with CRS Rice Bowl on the memo line. 25% of the funds collected will be used to purchase food to stock emergency food cupboards and soup kitchens in the Archdiocese. If you did not use an actual CRS Rice Bowl but wish to simply give on-line to Catholic Relief Services, go to crsricebowl.org/give. CALLING ALL MEN Please join us for the next Men s Gathering on Thursday, April 20th, beginning with Mass in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am. Fr. Joe Murray, O.S.A. will preside and then share his story, following the liturgy, with some Fellowship in the auditorium. Fr. Joe is the most recently ordained friar in the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He currently is assigned to Campus Ministry at Villanova University. Feel free to bring a friend from the parish or otherwise. We meet the third Thursday of each month, from September through June St. Thomas of Villanova

6 We are pleased to announce that Livestream Masses from St. Thomas of Villanova are available for our homebound parishioners every weekend for the 5:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass and the 9:00am Sunday morning Mass. Instructions to view the Livestream Parish Masses are: Log on to St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Website: Scroll down and on the left hand side of the home page you will see.. THE PEACE AND JUST COMMITTEE OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA AND OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISHES Invite you to an Advocacy Workshop on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Goal: To Deepen Our Response to Global and Local Hunger. As people of faith, we will dialog and plan ways we can IGNITE our passion to stand and advocate for God s hungry people. Double Click on the Orange S to view the Mass. On Easter Sunday, April 16th, the 9:00am Mass and 11:00am Mass will be Livestreamed from the St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Chapel. If you have any questions, Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org or call the Parish Center at An Almsgiving Tree Over the past few years, our parish has used a board to visually represent our participation in the parish s Lenten theme. As you may recall, last year we tied purple ribbons to represent our Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. This year STV s Lenten theme is Almsgiving, and there will be many opportunities for giving. You will find the board in both churches with a leafless tree; consider this our Almsgiving Tree to which we will add leaves to represent our acts of Almsgiving throughout Lent. All are encouraged to add leaves with each of their acts of giving written on them. The intent is to create a beautiful leaf-filled tree in both churches by the end of Lent, as powerful symbols of our giving in preparation for Easter. Markers, leaves, and tape have been provided. Presenter: Sr. Betsy Clarke, a Sister of St. Joseph, is Director of the Faith Center at Chestnut Hill College. She has served on the Boards of the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility and NETWORK, National Catholic Social Justice Lobby in D.C. YOU ARE INVITED TO A BROWN BAG LUNCH MONDAY - APRIL 24TH at 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: Positive Aging Making the Most of your Later Years Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically, Psychologically Presenter: Dr. Lorraine Herrenkohl Dr. Herrenkohl has a PhD in Psychology. She retired as a Professor of Psychology at Temple University after 36 years. She maintains a private practice. Dr. Herrenkohl will use current research and anecdotes. Bring your Lunch! Dessert and drinks available St. Thomas of Villanova

7 You are invited to become a Volunteer Tutor of English (ESL) Date: Time: Place: Information Session Wednesday, April 19th 11:00am to 12:00pm St. Thomas Parish Center 1st Floor Speakers: Terri Potrako, Executive Director Susan DiGiorgio, Program Coordinator ( What is required of a tutor? MERCY MINISTRY NEWS MERCY MINISTRY Women s 11 th step meditation each Wednesday from 6am to 6:45am in the Parish Center Step 11 Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Join us, even if you are not part of program, for a great way to start our day as we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. Page 86 of AA Big Book Three days of half-day training (9:00am to Noon) and a bi-weekly tutoring session with a student. Come and attend this information session to see if this ministry is for you. Please RSVP for this Information session by calling Anne Murphy at the Parish Center or service@stvparish.org GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT THIS EASTER AN AUGUSTINIAN MASS CARD Have your good intentions for a Lenten practice already faltered? Don t let that discourage you. Pick up a booklet, book or CD from our Resource display to draw you closer to the Lord who will provide the grace to persevere. Thank you for your generous donations to our display that help to support the mission of Stewardship: A Mission of Faith and Lighthouse Catholic Media to bring these resources to more parishes. Remember living or deceased loved ones with a beautiful, newly designed Easter Mass card from the Augustinian Guild and, at the same time, carry on the almsgiving we ve engaged in during this Lent. Donations to the Guild are another way of assisting in the mission of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, in the care of elderly and infirm friars, and in the training of new Augustinians. Individuals enrolled in the Guild share in the Masses, prayers, and ministry of the friars. Easter Mass cards will be available at the back of the Villanova Church and the Rosemont Chapel, this weekend. Included will be an envelope for a suggested donation to be sent directly to the Guild, as well as a brochure outlining other Augustinian Mass cards for a variety of occasions & circumstances. You can also pick up cards at the front desk of the Parish Center during the week. ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA CONCERT All are invited to attend a Concert presented by our Parish Choir and the Pastoral Musicians of Villanova University, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bani, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the church. Portions of Parts 2 and 3 of Handel's Messiah will comprise the program as well as other compositions for choir and instruments. Admission is free. Join us as we celebrate the salvific grace and triumph of the Easter season with Handel's sublime composition, Messiah! BIBLE SHARING Please join us for Bible Sharing on Tuesdays. We have a 10:00am session and a 7:00pm session. Both sessions will be conducted in PC2 in the Parish Center. We prayerfully discuss the Sunday scripture readings for the coming week at these sessions. Mark your calendar and bring a friend St. Thomas of Villanova

8 St. Thomas of Villanova is pleased to introduce Enhanced Stewardship through Electronic Funds Transfer. We have collaborated with Parish Giving to offer this Program to all of our parishioners. It s Simple Log on to our and click on the Parish Giving Logo and follow the easy registration instructions. It s Secure Parish Giving is Payment Card Industry compliant and uses the strongest TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption technology available. It s Convenient No more searching for the checkbook or Sunday morning stops at the ATM machine. Tax Benefits You will be able to print out a report detailing your contributions for the year. Log on and sign up today! Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Matrimony: A calling for forgive! Mercy is the force that reawakes us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope. Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, hope of a different and better marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy through the opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crisis. The next program in your area begins on the weekend of April 21 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register for one of our weekends, call us at or or visit our website at All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Thank you, Parishioners for your generous canned foods for St. Cyprians and electronics items for PAR Recycle Works: Amazing Response. Thank you to the parish team who spent Saturday April 8th building houses for low income families in Philadelphia. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE The Pedestrian Bridge project is now underway at Villanova. Please note that one of the first steps is the closure of Church Walk from Lancaster Avenue to the Villanova Church plaza. If you haven t been doing so already, please use the temporary walkway just west of Church Walk. In terms of Church parking, particularly for Sunday Masses, the preferred option is that you turn right at the top of St. Thomas Way and head to the spaces behind Moriarty Hall or beyond (designated as L-2 parking). Please be sure to use the crosswalk and follow the pedestrian signals at the St. Thomas Way intersection. This is the only safe way to cross Lancaster Avenue in that vicinity. Then follow the temporary walkway (noted above) to the Church. Construction will last through the rest of the year, with the Bridge opening perhaps in time for Christmas. As always, if you have special mobility needs, you can park on campus near the Church but please be respectful of spaces near the Monastery reserved for the friars who live there. RADNOR TOWNSHIP IS HAVING A DRUG TAKE BACK DAY Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, April 30th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Radnor Police Department, 301 Iven avenue, Wayne, PA Confirmation: Sat. Apr. 22, :00am VNCH First Communions: Sun. May 7, :00am RMCH Sun. May 7, :30am VNCH Sat. May 13, :00pm RMCH Sun. May 14, :30am VNCH Sun. May 21, :00am RMCH St. Thomas of Villanova

9 St. JOHN NEUMANN GARAGE SALE The annual garage sale at St. John Neumann Church, 380 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr, is planned for Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, April 23rd from 8:30am to 1:30pm. This is a major fundraiser for the parish. You will find wonderful treasures at bargain prices, all donated by parishioners. Included are better clothing, a designer Boutique for lovely ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, jewelry, bric-a-brac, housewares, linens, toys, books, small appliances, electronics, holiday decorations, and furniture. The sale is held in two indoor locations. Hope Partnership for Education and Polka Dots Boutique in Paoli are teaming up for an Easter pop-up shop! Polka Dots offers fun, trendy clothes and accessories for women of all ages. Between 4:00pm- 8:00pm on Wednesday April 12, 20% of all sales benefit Hope Partnership, a private, independent Middle School, Graduate Support and Adult Education Center in one of North Philadelphia's most under-resourced neighborhoods. For more information on Hope, visit Find your Easter outfit while helping deserving students and supporting a local small business! Polka Dots Paoli Paoli Shopping Center, 29 Leopard Rd Wednesday April 12, 4:00pm-8:00pm In person Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV Living the Discerning Life Saturday, April 22nd 9:00am-3:00pm Who am I and where am I heading? What decision should I make? Come explore your interior experiences in light of Ignatius Loyola s teachings called the essential tool for practical counsel. A pragmatic presentation to uncover God s guidance in daily life. Details at S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA , x100. STV/OMGC CYO Track & Field Now In session!! Important Dates: April 9- meet #3 (Palm Sunday) April 23- meet #4 April 25-CYO Night at the Penn Relays April 30- meet #5 May 7- Region 32 Champs at Haverford HS May 20 or 21 Area Champs June 3- Archdiocesan Champs Regular season meets are on Sunday afternoons, starting around 12:30 and all will be held at Haverford HS on Darby Road at Mill Road. AUGUSTINIAN VOCATIONS If you are interested in learning more about the Augustinian Order and what it means to be an Augustinian, please visit our website: READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Jn 12:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 53:12; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18: Saturday: Gn:1-1 2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a; Gn 11:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ex 14:15 15:1; Is 44:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Ez 36:16-17a, 18:28; Rom 6:3-11; Mt 18:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 10:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 Young Adult Retreat What s Next? Join us for the What s Next Retreat to: Connect with other young adults who are also navigating periods of transition Encounter the ways God is present in the midst of uncertainty Grow in your faith so it can support you through transitions in your life St. Raphaela Center 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA Dates: April 21-23, 2017 For more information and to register, visit: straphaelacenter.org/calendar/15/1047-young-adult -Retreat St. Thomas of Villanova