January 27, The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 233 Mohawk Avenue Norwood, PA Rev. Anthony F. Orth, Pastor Deacon Albert Murphy

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1 Saint Gabriel Parish CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Rectory Parish Fax Religious Education Offi ce Website Parish Offi ce offi Like us on Facebook facebook.com/stgabes OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday-closed Friday and Sunday 9:00 am-2:00 pm MASSES Monday through Friday: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Sunday: 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Holy Days: TBA 233 Mohawk Avenue Norwood, PA We, the Roman Catholic community of Saint Gabriel parish in response to our baptismal call and nourished by the Eucharist, seek to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by welcoming, supporting and guiding God s family through prayer, sacramental celebration, service and education. January 27, 2019 RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30-4:15pm ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 8:30am-5:00pm Thursdays ROSARY Mondays-Fridays, after 8:00am Mass The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Anthony F. Orth, Pastor Deacon Albert Murphy

2 Page 1 of 5 BAPTISMS Parents must register beforehand for the Baptism and Pre- Jordan class by contacting the Parish secretary. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Pre-Jordan classes are held in the rectory in the Thomas Room on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Parents must attend Pre-Jordan prior to the Baptism. All godparents must be able to get a Letter of Eligibility from their parish where they are registered due one week before the Baptism. Note: A $50.00 contribution is requested on or before the day of Baptism; $25.00 if class is not required since class has been attended within last 5 years. SPONSORSHIP Any member of the parish who wishes to be a sponsor or godparent must be a practicing registered member of the parish and must meet the requirements for a Letter of Eligibility. PARISH MEMBER A parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is formally registered in the parish and is committed to St. Gabriel s through participation in the life of the parish community: spiritually, socially and financially. REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES New families that have recently moved into the parish can register at the Parish rectory Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. 2 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Consult the rectory early. Registration must occur at least six months prior to wedding date. Pre-marital instructions (Pre- Cana) are necessary. No weddings can be held in the Church on Saturday after 2:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please call and arrange anointing with the priest at the rectory. Please notify the Parish rectory when a neighbor, friend or relative is sick, hospitalized, or unable to attend Mass. The sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, or Anointing are our joy and privilege to administer. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) RCIA takes place on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Rectory from mid-september through May. All are welcome, but it is especially designed for adults (and mature teens) who are not baptized. We heartily encourage those who have not completed First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation and adults who are considering converting from a Protestant faith to join us!. To register or with questions, contact Kathy McGovern at stgabrielsprep@gmail.com; ext NA: Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Thomas Room NA: Saturdays at 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Thomas Room. NAR-ANON (for families/friends of drug abusers): Sundays 7 p.m. (6:15 p.m. for newcomers) Thomas Room. FOOD CUPBOARD available for those who need help. Call the Parish Rectory at Parish Rectory Staff Business Manager - Bill Doyle Director of Religious Education Kathy McGovern RCIA Director Kathy McGovern Administrative Support Jeannette Horn Maintenance Ed Pfaff Housekeeping Pauline Mateu Pastoral Council Fr. Anthony F. Orth, Patti Connor, Mary Caulder, Kevin McClellan, Donna Weidenmiller and Karen Willis Parish Committees and Chairpersons Aid for Friends Kitty Friel Boy Scouts Russ Frymiare Building Crew Russ Frymiare Casserole Program Rachel Doyle Church Cleaning Patti Connor Church Décor Teri Dougherty Cub Scouts Cathy McDermott CYO Bob Pescatore Eucharist Ministers Loretta Jones Finance Committee Food Cupboard Rachel Doyle Girl Scouts Karen Willis Giving Tree Kristen Kilman Lectors Eileen Baker Legion of Mary Mary Caulder Grace Wasch Scrip/Gift Cards Rainbow Giaquinto Senior Social Club Helen Holroyd Social Concerns Judy Anastasia Lee Schlosser Ushers Ed Guzik Worship Committee Patti Connor

3 Page 2 of 5 January :30-9:00 - J. Floyd, N. Floyd 12:00 - N. Doyle W O R S H I P LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary members assist the Pastor in duties such as nursing home visitation, home visitation, Baptisms, RCIA, distributing Catholic Literature, medals and much more. If you have felt Mary calling to you, now is the time to come and learn what the Legion has to offer. There are two meetings to choose from: Wednesday 9:30 am and Monday 6:30 pm in the Smith Room, Rectory. All are welcome to join us!. A D M I N I S T R A T I O N PREVIEW VIEW REVIEW Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2/3/19 First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-5, Psalm 71 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:31 13:13 Gospel Luke 4:21-30 PREP/CCD NEWS We continue to meet in the church basement until interior renovations are complete. NO PREP classes on Sunday, 2/17 nor on Wednesday, 2/27 (due to Presidents Day weekend/winter break). Questions? Mrs. Kathy McGovern stgabrielsprep@gmail.com or x103. SPECIAL GRADE MASS FOR FAMILIES 5 th grade (SJR, PREP and home-school) families shall celebrate Mass together at 4:30 pm Saturday, February 2. Please place attendance slip in basket at back of church as you enter. You may sit anywhere in church with your family. Questions? Mrs. Kathy McGovern stgabrielsprep@ gmail.com or x103. SACRAMENT NEWS Our parish s 2 ND GRADERS will celebrate their First Reconciliation either Wednesday, February 6 at 3:40 pm in Church or on Sunday, February 10 at 10:40 am. Please PRAY that they are peaceful as they encounter our Merciful Savior s grace, forgiveness and unconditional LOVE. Questions? Contact Kathy McGovern, DRE Mass 1/20 Attendance Donations $5, $5,965 Second Collection Catholic Relief $997 ELECTRONIC GIVING To sign up, go to the St. Gabriel website and click on Electronic Giving (Vanco Company). Thank you to all who participate in this program! PUBLISHING DEADLINE FOR SUNDAY BULLETIN IS TUESDAY 12:00 NOON PARISH OFFICE OFFICE@STGABRIELNORWOOD.ORG Attention: The Christmas flowers in the back of church are available to anyone who would like one. CHURCH KEYS: Please contact the rectory at if you have a key to the rectory or any of our meeting rooms! Thank you!

4 Page 3 of 5 \ E D U C A T I O N We had our first does of frigid weather this week. When the temperature really drops, I become more aware of the homeless. Why people choose to live on the streets can be complicated, something we ll never understand. But, we can lift them up in prayer, and do what we can to bring them the warmth of Christian charity. Peace, Fr. Orth NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE for parish Thanks to a very generous & talented family in our parish, a new website for our parish is now online at Why not bookmark this website or enter it in Contacts on your phone? [along with rectory # & office@stgabrielnorwood.org]... Be sure to check there regularly for the most recent parish bulletin [with details about Holy Day Mass times & current info], PREP calendar, sacrament info, CYO, scouts, online giving, etc. Please give our volunteer a few more weeks to update each section, however. May our Lord bless them abundantly for their gift to our parish! From Mrs. Loomis Desk To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools Week: Lean, Serve, Lead, Succeed Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers, and support. A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities they demonstrate the values and faith gained through Catholic education. By focusing on faith, knowledge, and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. January Reminders 27 Catholic Schools Week January 27 - February 1 27 Pancake Breakfast - St. James Families 9:30-10:30 AM Opening Mass for Catholic Schools Week 11 AM Open House at St. James Regional 12-2 PM Book Fair 31 Progress Reports viewed after 3:30 PM February Reminders 1 First Friday Mass - St. Madeline Church 9 AM Ambassadors in Christ Ceremony PreK 3, 4, and K Ambassadors in Christ Ceremony in school gym 11 AM 1 PreK 3 and 4 Report Cards 2 Bulldog Bash We are called to be Pillar of Faith...to act with justice, to love tenderly, to serve one another and walk humbly with God. Information on touring and/or registering for our wonderful school may be obtained by contacting the school office at

5 Page 4 of 5 SPIRITUAL AND CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY Convert the sinner Instruct the ignorant Counsel the doubtful Comfort the sorrowful Bear wrongs patiently Forgive injuries Pray for the living and the dead Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit those in prison Bury the dead AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, we pray for our relatives and friends who are ill, especially, Jennifer Arcuicci, Anna B., Lisa B., Angelo B., Fran Deserable, Jordan Dougherty, S.F., Betty Foreaker, Marcia Gallo, Lucy Giancristoforo, Collin Hannan, Kim Hoffman, Nancy Kovach, Shawn Maddesi, Paul McCandless, Antoinette Petrone, Harry Quinn, Skip Sallade, Tony Semola, J. Smith, Jerry White CHURCH INTENTIONS Saturday, January 26 4:30 Ruth McCullough Sunday, January 27 9:00 Victims of Synagogue. Shooting 12:00 Robert Higgins. 4 th Anniversary CHAPEL DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 28 8:00 Joe Delgrande, Sr. Tuesday, January 29 8:00 Jimmy Sladek Wednesday, January 30 8:00 Jule Scanlon Thursday, January 31 8:00 Gregory Gibson Friday, February 1 8:00 Nancy Beebe If you wish to provide the hosts, altar wine, fresh flowers or vigil light in memory of a loved one for a week, names of the loved one and the donor will be published in the Sunday bulletin. The offering for the hosts and altar wine combined is $25 and the vigil light is $10. Please return this form to the Parish Rectory to arrange a memorial. Please remember: Living Deceased Offered by: Address: Phone Number: Week of (1 st choice) or (2 nd choice) Hosts & Altar Wine ($25) Vigil Light ($10) Church Hosts & Altar Wine ($25) Vigil Light ($10) Chapel Amount: SOCIAL CONCERNS \ CASSEROLES Casseroles is an ongoing project to provide a hot meal to the homeless. Tins supplied by St. John s can be found at all entrances to the Church and in the Chapel and can be dropped off at the trailer after any Sunday Mass. Please mark on the casserole the date it was cooked! Next pickup: Thursday, February7 FOOD CUPBOARD TEMPORARILY MOVED to the Parish Hall below Church! Food Cupboard is open for at least 15 minutes after each Mass, excluding holidays. All clients are seen by appointment only. Please contact the rectory to schedule an appointment. Donations needed: Food--spaghetti sauce, pasta, tuna fish, Dinty Moore stew, instant rice, instant mashed potatoes, soup, cereal. Toiletries (regular size ONLY)-body wash, deodorant, body lotion, shampoo, toilet paper, shaving cream, razors, toothpaste, lip balm. NO mouthwash or hand sanitizer. Again, thank you for your continued support for our parishioners in need and our Friends in Chester. God Bless!

6 Page 5 of 5 AID FOR FRIENDS (AFF) NEEDS YOUR HELP Did you know that for the sick or elderly who have a hard time leaving their home, a visit from the AFF volunteer brings 7 frozen/healthful meals and companionship which eases their loneliness. You can help by providing some frozen meals to the AFF freezer in the trailer before/after weekend Masses an AFF visitor to the homebound. For more information, call Kitty or Tom Friel at Thank you and God bless. CARDINAL O HARA FASHION SHOW Stepping Through the Seasons February 17 at Drexelbrook. Luncheon starts at 1:00 pm, doors open at noon. Seating will be by reservation only and can be purchased online at cohs.com. Tickets are $50 per adult or $450 for a table of 10, $25 for children 12 & under. cohsfashionshow 2019@gmail.com with any questions. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (CSS) Family Center in Delaware County, Chester City, needs volunteer drivers to pick up food on Fridays at Acme in Holmes. Drivers must have valid driver s license, SUV or small truck, and able to lift 40 lb boxes. Those interested, please contact Honor or Gloria at T H I S W E E K S S C H E D U L E MONDAY January 28 Legion of Mary 6:30 Smith Room Boy Scouts 6:30 pm Russ Room TUESDAY January 29 N/A Meeting 5:30 pm Thomas Room Depression Support Group 7:00 pm Russ Room, RCIA 7:00 pm Smith Rom WEDNESDAY January 30. Legion of Mary 9:30 am Thomas Room. PREP/CCD 3;30 PM THURSDAY January 31. Rosary and Chaplet Devotions after 8:00 am Mass.. Exposition/Adoration from 8:30 am-5:00 pm, NA Meeting 5:30 pm Thomas Room. Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Church Hall SATURDAY February 2. N/A Meeting 11:00 am Thomas Room. Depression Support Group 11:00 am Russ Room.....Confessions 3:30-4:15 pm Church SUNDAY February 3. PREP/CCD 10:30 am. Nar-Anon Meeting 7:00 pm Thomas Room

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