Sunday Mass Schedule 5:00pm Vigil 8:00am Sunday 10:00am Sunday 12:00noon Sunday THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish 820 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA / (NEW) sthilaryrydal@gmail.com / NOVEMBER 11, 2018 THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday Mass Schedule 5:00pm Vigil 8:00am Sunday 10:00am Sunday 12:00noon Sunday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Monday, from 8:30am-5:00pm WEEKDAY MASSES 8 AM on Monday - Friday (No morning Mass on Saturdays) CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 4:45 PM Pastor - Rev. Kevin P. Murray Resident - Rev. Lawrence J. Gleason Weekend Assistance - Rev. Edward Dixey, OSA Weekend Assistant Msgr. Gregory J. Fairbanks Permanent Deacon - Deacon John K. Hunter Pastor Emeritus - Msgr. Michael J. Carroll St. Hilary School Principal - Mrs. Eileen Fagan PREP Program Coordinator - Mrs. Noreen Forkin Music Director, Justin Jue jjue@sainthilaryschool.com Maureen Maher, Business Manager Marian Stengel, Parish Secretary Rectory Phone (215) School Phone (215) BAPTISM: First and third Sundays of the month. Contact the Rectory for more information. MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry should contact the Rectory six months before the date desired for the wedding. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS The following are the Rectory Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 4 PM: closed for lunch 12:00-1:00pm.

2 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish November 11, 2018 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Deacon s Corner There is no greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends John 15:13 Today our country celebrates its annual observance of Veteran s Day. It is a time to pause and honor all those among us who have served in the armed Forces. While contemporary political debates are waged over the use of the military, defense spending, and other aspects of the bombs and bullets of hard power, we can unintentionally overlook the actual military who are right in front of us protecting us and our families. As a society we should never forget that those in the military are real people, with hopes and joys, a moral compass and a worldview. These are men and women who are in the service and sincerely desire to give of themselves for the greater good. These are hearts behind the culture that should not be dismissed or underestimated. It is our service men and women who most seek peace because they protect and cherish the common good. Always when it is necessary, good and worth fighting for. It is the vocation of the soldier, to be both patriot and peacemaker. This is the vocation the United States honors in its veterans. It s one that can allows virtue to flourish in the service member and in society when it s exercised well and within the standards of goodness. A service man or woman is at their best when he or she wishes to defend what is right and good and honors their Creator with an open and trusting heart. This is the selfless and sentinel work that protects the common good and helps make it into something worth defending and for which they are willing to die. To be a solider is a solemn vocation given to those who are willing to wear the uniform, apply law, carry arms prudently, and die to themselves for the sake of others. This is the soldier at his or her best, it s also a veteran, the one who was willing to serve for the common good. These are the men and women who deserve our honor and respect today, tomorrow and forever. Happy Veterans Day! May God bless us all! Deacon John Sunday, November 11, 2018 The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time CYO Mass 5:00pm Vigil Mary Casey 8:00am McErlean & McReynolds Family Veterans Mass 10:00am James Wise 12:00noon Joseph O Neill 32nd Week in Ordinary Time St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr Monday, November 12, :00am Paul M. Henkels St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Tuesday, November 13, :00am Holy Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, November 14, :00am Teresa & William Hagan & Betty Kelly St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Thursday, November 15, :00am Holy Souls in Purgatory St. Margaret of Scotland, St Gertrude, Virgin Friday, November 16, :00am George Castelo November rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00pm Felecia Burkhardt 8:00am Anthony & Mary Morley 10:00am Ronald Muldoon 12:00noon Deceased members of Kalinoski family The daily rosary is recited after the 8:00am mass. All are welcome to join. The rosary is the most beautiful and most rich in graces of all prayers, it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God. If you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family rosary. Stewardship Report TOTAL WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION November 5, 2017 November 4, 2018 Sunday Collection $ 8, $ 8, E-Giving $ $ Total Offering $ 9, $9, Annual BLOCK Collection 2017 $31, $31, Page 2/ November 11, 2018

3 This weekend marks the kick-off of the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal. As the first Catholic institution of higher learning established in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the history of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is a vibrant narrative. As the St. Charles Borromeo Appeal begins, please consider joining the next faith-filled chapter of the seminary s story through your generosity. Your support provides for the seminarians and students to today, which helps nourish our hope in the future of our church. St. Hilary of Poitier School Sponsor-a-Student Program Name Address City, State, Zip Sponsor-a-Student Program This program provides tuition assistance for deserving children of our Parish who desire a Catholic Education. Gift Levels include: Full Tuition $3, Half tuition $1, Additional Assistance: $ $ $ $50.00 $ Other Thank you so much for your generosity! All donations are tax-deductible! For more information call Deacon John@ Please return form in your Sunday Envelope marked for Tuition. Memorial Bricks If you would like to remember a loved on in our St. Hilary s Garden of Remembrance, memorial bricks are available for a $ donation. Please call the rectory at St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish Prayer Line To request Parish Prayer Line prayers for a loved one, friend who is ill, or a service man or woman, please call Evelyn at , Pat at , the Rectory at or if you would like your name removed from our list. Please pray for the following: Michael Dooley Angela Gavin Tina Hardimon Jack Avak William Hartner Lionel Melly Wright Michael Brown Mary Jane Hummel Cole Plachter Bob Bray Alicia Flannery Mary Joe Reaby Nicholas Liddy Michele Kelly Arlene Rims-Lloyd Bob Kilcoyne Tina Savarino Kevin Rosenbaum Elizabeth Dieckman Sarah Koehler Lieut.Schaffer David Gengler Paris Luckowski Jacalyn Strigle Helen Weinstrup Judy Sklar Dan Webb Frank DiMento Bernadette Redican Eucharistic Adoration Our day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is on Monday s following the 8:00am Mass until 5:00pm. Many thanks for all your time spent in prayer and adoration before the Lord. No doubt your prayers will bring many favors and blessings to our parish community. 55+ Sprit Club Reminder: Our monthly meeting is Wednesday, November 14 at 10 am in the Parish Center. Joe Amodie will entertain us with his songs and stories of a touring musician circa Please bring your coffee donations to be added to the Parish Thanksgiving basket. Gift Cards will be available for Christmas giving through our Scrip Program. Michelle Laganella will assist you with purchases---an easy way to do some Christmas shopping and benefit St. Hilarys. Set up is Tues after the 8:00 am Mass. Saint Peter Julian Eymard God gives us neither years, nor days. We have at our disposal only the present moment. Page 3/ November 11, 2018

4 Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray: And do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. History: St. Michael the Archangel has a special heavenly role in doing battle against the devil, protecting the Church, protecting Christians against assault from the devil. The prayer to St. Michael originated with Pope Leo XIII in Legend has it that the Pope, following Holy Mass, received a vision in which he saw the great damage Satan would do to the Church and the world in the 20th century. Pope Leo XIII composed this prayer in response and added it to the Leonnine prayers to be recited after Low Mass, which were originally intended for the intentions of the defense of the temporal sovereignty of the Holy See. Although no longer required to be said after Low Mass, the prayer is still encouraged: "May prayer strengthen us for the spiritual battle that the Letter to the Ephesians speaks of: 'Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might' (Ephesians 6:10). The Book of Revelation refers to this same battle, recalling before our eyes the image of St Michael the Archangel (cf. Revelation 12:7). Pope Leo XIII certainly had this picture in mind when, at the end of the last century, he brought in, throughout the Church, a special prayer to St Michael: 'Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil...' Although this prayer is no longer recited at the end of Mass, I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and against the spirit of this world." -- Pope St. John Paul II CatholicPhilly.com Stay up to date with local Catholic news from CatholicPhilly.com. Use your computer or smart phone to read about parish news, Archbishop Chaput s column and information on activities throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sign up for a free newsletter sent by twice a week at For Catholics a valid sacramental marriage is before a Priest and two witnesses in what is called the Form of Marriage. If you have been married by a Justice of the Peace or in a Civil Marriage and wish to have your marriage blessed by the Church and be able to return to the sacraments, most especially, the Sacrament of the Eucharist, please call the rectory at and ask to speak to Fr. Murray. PREPARING FOR YOUR WEDDING You can visit to schedule your Pre-Cana classes. You would select PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE. Scroll down and select FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PREP AND REGISTER. At the bottom of the page select REGISTER NOW. We recommend that you register and attend the seminar at least six months before your wedding date to reserve a seat. Page 4 / November 11, 2018 Burial & Cremation Pope Francis, through the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has issued instructions regarding the burial of the deceased especially those who choose cremation. This instruction should help to maintain and recognize the human body as a living temple of Gods presence. Proper respect for the deceased and their remains must always be upheld. Copies on the guidelines are available at the rectory All Families interested in having your child baptized need to call the rectory to make arrangements. All families must attend a Pre- Jordan class prior to the Baptism. (if you have already attended a pre -Jordan class for another child, you do not need to attend. To make arrangements call the Rectory # The Gold Envelope Please note your Gold Envelope in your monthly packet is designated to our St. Vincent DePaul Society. Your generous support helps families in need. We provide assistance to families in need of financial help in the way of food resources, household bills, clothing and many other ways of support. Your generosity is great appreciated by all those we are able help. 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Par-

5 Eagles 2018 Block Poll Winners Week 1. Rehiel Family Week 2. Msgr. Fairbanks Week 3. McElroy Family Week 4. Jimmy Kelly Week 5. Otto Family Week 6. Howard Barrett Week 7. Muttreja Boys The St. Hilary Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is presenting its Annual Giving Tree Project, benefiting Birthright in Fox Chase and St. Katherine Drexel Food Cupboard in Chester/ Decorated trees will be placed at the entrances to Church starting the weekend after Thanksgiving. Tags on these trees indicate items requested by the organizations. Please take a tag, purchase the item, and return the tag with the unwrapped gift in a clear plastic bag by December 16th. We are very grateful for your continued generosity. Make this Advent Special, by taking time and preparing yourself to celebrate the birth of Christ! Join one of our Scripture Study Groups. You do not need to be a scripture scholar, just someone who wants to make their Advent more meaningful. Our Scripture Study will be based on the 4 Sunday Advent Gospels. The Program will begin the week of November 25th. Choose from the following sessions: Sandy Repitcky 10:00am Celeste Cattie 7:00pm Kathy Lill Deacon John 7:00pm Please contact the group facilitator directly or call the rectory * cost of workbook $15.00 DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRIBUNAL? The Tribunal is available to help people who have experienced divorce and who may wish to remarry in the Catholic Church. When a divorce occurs, the Catholic Church always seeks to balance two realities. On one hand the durable bond of marriage. This is God s law. On the other hand, the Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare of the people involved. Even though a Catholic wedding was celebrated, perhaps there was some deficiency in the consent of the parties involved regarding intentions, understanding or ability? The annulment procedure addresses these circumstances. If you are divorced and want to marry in the Church or remarried outside the Catholic Church, please telephone the Tribunal Office at 222 North l7th Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Invites you to the Celebration of the Installation of the Tomb with the Sacred Remains of St. Katharine Drexel Sunday, November 18, the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA Page 5 November 11, 2018

6 St. Hilary of Poitiers Christmas Festival December 1st (after the 5:00pm mass) The Blessing and Lighting of St. Hilary s Christmas Tree A visit from a Very Special Guest A Live Nativity Live Christmas Trees and Wreaths for sale Secret Santa Shop Gifts to buy Plenty of delicious food Gingerbread House Contest Fun for all ages! Please Help! St. HilaRy S will Have our annual Thanksgiving Mass Tuesday, November 20th 7:00pm All are welcome! Our 2nd collection next weekend, November 18th will be to help the relief efforts in the CaRolina S and all those effected by hurricane Michael. Thank you for your generous support. Page 6/ November 11, 2018