Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA January 8, 2017

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA January 8, 2017 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Rev. Raymond W. Smart, retired; resident Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon 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 Dianne Linden, Administrative Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory Youth Ministry Religious Education/PREP Catholic Family Life Center Parish Hall 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 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 Sunday: 9:15-9:45 AM or: 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. Serving at Mass January 15 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Mike Dougherty C. Highleyman Linda Franks Priest Deacon LaRue Emmell Marci Jaman Mike Edleman Lisa Edleman Dawn Ellis Locke Edleman 7:30 am - Jo Ellen Carr Eileen Davis Ray Carr Pete Frank Priest Deacon Mary R. Giambrone Joan Pongia SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 15, :30 am - For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 10:00 am - Pauline Bozzelli, (The 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: Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for, Michael Dzurenda, Betty Fronheiser, Joseph Verna, and Judith Ward, grant them eternal rest and peace. January 2017: This week at a glance 10:00 am - Bob Hermley Terry Benner Jeanne Hermley Wendy Benner Priest Deacon Joshua Hewitt Lillian Hewitt THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2017 Monday, January 9, The Baptism of The Lord 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in Chapel 5:00 pm - Joseph F. Gehringer Tuesday, January 10 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 8:00 am - Rachael Henry, (Barbara & Joe Henry) Wednesday, January 11 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 8:00 am - Helen Burke, (Barbara & Joe Henry) Thursday, January 12 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 8:00 am - Stella Cias, (The Family) Monday January 9 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 pm Chapel Holy Rosary Hour 1:00 pm Chapel Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm Neri Center Tuesday January 10 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday January 11 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm PREP/Religious Education 6:30 pm CFLC PREP: First Penance/Communion Parent Meeting in Neri Center at 6:30 pm (snow date: Jan. 18) Thursday, January 12 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Rectory Friday - January 13 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Frontier Girls Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Hall Saturday - January 14 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Breakfast setup 7:00 am Parish Hall Friday, January 13, Saint Hilary 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 8:00 am - First Anniversary, Donald Lammers Sunday - January 15 Bingo 1:00 pm Parish Hall (Marge Lammers) Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10:00 am Mass Little Church 10:00 am Parish Hall Saturday, January 14 Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Youth Ministry 5:30 pm Parish Hall 9:00 am - Loretta Horgan, (Craig & Mary Schuster) 5:00 pm - Karl Heebner, (Kitty Heebner) 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 PARISH NEWS SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS SPN Parish Council At-Large Members welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: Ray Carr: Matthew Fuhs: Karen Katrinak: Theresa Walker: SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Christmas 2015 Christmas 2016 Envelopes: $ 16, $ 12, Online: 1, , Loose: 2, , Children: Total: $ 20, $ 17, December 27, 2015 December 25, 2016 Envelopes: $ 5, $ 4, Online: 2, Loose: Children: Total: $7, $ 4, January 3, 2016 January 1, 2017 Envelopes: $6, $ 4, Online: 2, , Loose: 1, Children: Total: $10, $ 8, Special Second Collections: January 2017 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following special collections are: Solemnity of Mary, Catholic Relief Services, and 100th Anniversary. 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. We also have Living Memorials for those special occasions in life. MARCH FOR LIFE St. Philip Neri will not be sponsoring a bus to the Pro-Life March in Washington, D.C. this year. Below is the contact information for two (2) local churches who are running buses to the March. For more information, call Mark Nunan at: marknunan@dejazzd.com or: Church names: St. Columbkill, Boyertown Lisa in parish office at: or Candee Holzman: St. Isidore, Quakertown Sandy: Christmas Flowers: $ 2, Solemnity of Mary: $ 1, ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving. This is a secure and personalized way of giving to the Parish. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: 2016 Any parishioner requesting a copy of their Contribution Statement for 2016, is asked to call the rectory office between 10:00 am & 4:00 pm or to: ofcmgr@spnparish.org. Statements are mailed upon request only. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3 HOMEMADE EGG ROLLS These delicious Egg Rolls that can be purchased at every Parish Breakfast can be ordered for your holiday Celebrations! Orders of fifty (50) or more can be placed by calling or ing the rectory office. Egg Rolls are one (1) dollar each. These homemade Egg Rolls of almost all pork freeze nicely; they are cooked and simply need to be heated in the oven. Call or the rectory office to place an order; ( or ofcmgr@spnparish.org). Give a few days for orders to be filled. These egg rolls are not pre-made, but, are made when ordered, by a parishioner who very generously gives all profits to the Parish.

4 ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS BASKET BASH SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 The SPN Senior Club is hoping to have another fundraiser this year and it will be our second basket Bash. It was an extremely successful event. The proceeds not only benefit the Senior Club but our parish as well. In order to make sure it is just as successful or even more successful we need volunteers. There is a sign-up board in the narthex of the church for anyone interested in assisting with this event. You DO NOT need to be a senior or a senior club member to help. WE CANNOT HOST THIS FUNDRAISER WITHOUT THE HELP OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY. The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 6, ARCHDIOCESE of PHILADELPHIA Office for the New Evangelization Ninth Annual Men's Spirituality Conference - March 4, 2017 at St. Joseph University Hagan Arena; the men of your parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Conference. Speaker's include EWTN's Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, inspirational Speaker, Kevin Reilly, former Philadelphia Eagle whose career was ended by a rare cancer that led to the removal of his left arm, and Damon Owens, directory of JoyTOB and international Speaker on the Theology of the Body. Acclaimed Irish Tenor, Mark Forrest, will provide inspirational accompaniment during a special directed Eucharistic Adoration. Register now and save $10 (Early Bird Special) at: manupphilly.com. POPE FRANCIS EXTENDS THE Missionaries of Mercy Ministry If you have any questions, please call Dawn COME-N-GO BINGO St. Philip Neri Parish Hall FREE Admission Saturday January 28, 2017 Doors open at 6:00 pm Games begin at 6:30 pm Cost: $.25/game 50/50 cash pots and special bonus & gift prize pots. Menu: hot/cold foods & drinks If you bring a non-perishable item to benefit Open Link, you play two free games of Bingo! Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus 6614 More info call: St. Philip Neri, page 4 In his Apostolic letter Misericordia et misera, Pope Francis extended the faculties of the specially-appointed priests, known as Missionaries of Mercy, beyond the Jubilee Year of Mercy as "a concrete sign that the grace of the Jubilee remains alive and effective the world over" (MM9). The Archdiocese of Philadelphia rejoices to have one of her own priests appointed to this ministry, Msgr. George Majoros, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo in Drexel Hill and Sacred Heart in Clifton Heights. To learn more about Msgr. Majoros' extended Missionary of Mercy, click here. 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.

5 MOM Heart of the Home Day of Renewal Registration is OPEN for our 23rd Annual MOM- Heart of the Home Day of Renewal on March 18, 2017 from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester. Calling MOMS of all ages and types: new moms, seasoned moms, grandmothers, step-mothers. Even if you are not a MOM, you are still welcome! Continue your Lenten Season by replenishing your spirit. Come listen to two amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon speakers Lisa Mladinich and Eleanor Farzetta. See our registration form for all details by going to: or by calling: or for more information. AREA NEWS METANOIA YOUNG ADULTS: EVENTS INFO: metanoiayoungadults@gmail.com January 2017 Events: Tuesday, January 10: Bible Study at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale at 7:30 PM Tuesday, January 17: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville. Doors open at 7PM; Talk starts at 7:30 PM - Speakers are Sandy & Denise MacMurtrie. Tuesday, January 24: Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales at 7:30 PM. February 2017 Events: Saturday, February 4: Metanoia's Fifth Birthday Party and Mass at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales. Vigil Mass at 5PM, party begins at 6:30 PM. Tuesday, February 7: Bible Study at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, February 21: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company, Collegeville. Doors open at 7PM; Talk starts at 7:30 PM - Speaker is Tom Whittingham. Tuesday, February 28: Holy Hour at Mother, Mary of the Redeemer,North Wales at 7:30 PM. FREDERICK LIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In the spirit of Christian love, Frederick Living cares for and enriches the lives of older adults, while valuing the staff, volunteers and community that serve them. We invite you to join us in carrying out our mission in the following ways: Friendly Visiting/Companionship: Visit with long-term care and personal care residents. Serve as a lunch buddy, read with a resident, or assist with accessing . Activities: Help staff with planned activities, games (such as bingo, checkers, dominoes), and crafts. Music: Residents would enjoy hearing you sing, play an instrument or make music together using CDs, develop a Music & Memory playlist. Gift Shop: Serve as a cashier and welcoming presence at the register. Escorts: Assist residents with limitations to get to and from worship services, the beauty shop, the Wellness Center, special activities and programs in the auditorium, or accompany residents on an outing in the community or around the campus. Train Club: Assist with activities related to model trains. Educate: Teach a short Bible class or give a Bible talk or topical presentation of community interest. Special Fundraising/ Friendraising Events: Assist as greeter or with special event sales (bake sales, hot dog sales, craft sales etc.) at events like Car show, Train show, Santa Paws, Mother s Day Flower sale. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Sue Reitsma, Community Relations Manager Phone: ext sreitsma@frederickliving.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, JANUARY 8, 2017 SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Home is where the sacred is Sometimes it seems we re much more comfortable with the divine Jesus: solemn, distant, up there. However, he dwells down here in our midst as well. Epiphany, the showing forth of Jesus on earth, is a kind of second Christmas, a celebration that God became a human being, just like us. The manifestation of God-with-us is a blessing on our world, and on our humanity, which raises our life in the flesh to something profoundly holy. Traditionally, it s a time to bless the home, to remind ourselves that our earthly home is a sacred place and that our heavenly home also awaits. TODAY S READINGS: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 (20). We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. TODAY S READINGS: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 (21). I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me? TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Turn down the lights and plant a tree The tree may have been on the curb a week ago. But the Christmas season officially ended yesterday. The church s season of Ordinary Time now begins, but it doesn t have to be business as usual. Along with New Year s pledges to diet and exercise, why not slim down your carbon footprint too? In the United States, today it s National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. It s not just about saving money but also about saving the earth in little ways: Change the furnace filter. Take shorter showers. Insulate leaky sills. Turn off lights in other rooms. Carpool. Love Creation, glorify its Maker. TODAY S READINGS: Hebrews 2:5-12; Mark 1:21-28 (306). You crowned him with glory and honor, subjecting all things under his feet. MONDAY, JANUARY 9 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 Beyond our grasp Listen with authority Did Jesus need to be baptized? Not for the Where does authority come from? Good removal of the effects of original sin. But Jesus teachers and managers know that authority took every means available to reveal the way to isn t acquired merely by gaining a title. It has salvation. And so he went before us into the to be earned. Because I said so! may river Jordan and up the road to Calvary to show occasionally be a necessary fallback position for us that the way to life is not to avoid death, but managers and harried parents, but it reveals a to pass through death to life everlasting. failure of authority rather than the expression Baptism is a doorway that welcomes us into of it. True authority flows from an authentic that mystery. Theologian Karl Rahner said, relationship with God. That s why Jesus was Some things are known not by grasping them, able to speak so persuasively that he cast out but by being grasped. Let the mystery of demons and, perhaps even more miraculously, Baptism grasp you. You will never be the same. reached people whose hearts were hardened. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 Humble prayer and honest listening to God are ways we can increase our own authority at home, at work, and in the community. TODAY S READINGS: Hebrews 2:14-18; Mark 1:29-39 (307). Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 FEAST OF MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS, MISSIONARY, some ancient Hebrew stories, God does seem to act sometimes like the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain, pulling levers and manipulating events to some divine purpose. But in Jesus, God s will is made manifest in the flesh. God chooses to heal, to forgive, and to save. TODAY S READINGS: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Mark 2:1-12 (309). They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, We have never seen anything like this. RELIGIOUS FOUNDER Set out on your voyage of faith Prompted by a call to live in service to God, young Marguerite Bourgeoys ( ), foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame, was teaching poor children in France when she heard of the foundation of Ville Marie (later to become Montreal). She decided to travel across the sea to establish schools and teach French and native children. She is recognized as one of three cofounders of Montreal and was called mother of the colony. Like Jesus, Marguerite had numerous responsibilities and challenges in her ministry, but she persevered. Let the example of Jesus and Marguerite s missionary zeal inspire you to go out of your way to be a healing presence for someone today. TODAY S READINGS: Hebrews 3:7-14; Mark 1:40-45 (308). If you wish, you can make me clean. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Reconcile yourself Many of us these days aren t quite sure how sin is a problem. We now understand the source of much of our behavior lies buried in past events and hidden impulses. The downside of this awareness, however, has been a greater difficulty for many to take personal responsibility for our actions. Forgiveness is the way God opens the path of goodness after our own choices have blocked it. In the sacrament of Reconciliation we learn to acknowledge the damage we do and seek to transform it through the power of God s mercy and grace. Consider visiting a church Reconciliation room near you! TODAY S READINGS: Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 2:13-17 (310). I did not come to call the righteous but sinners. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 A flesh and blood God A lot of things get passed off as God s will for us most of them are realities over which we have no power. Acts of God like hurricanes and tornadoes get lumped into this category, as well as famine, disease, and misfortune. Would God really bring disaster upon us to wake us up, punish the wicked, or call us to account? In 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

8 ST. PHILIP NERI SUNDAY BINGO January 15, 2017 Working Team #1 Bingo begins at 1PM Doors open at 12 NOON Parish Hall 1325 Klinerd Rd Pennsburg All Regular Games Prize is $50 Final Cover All-Special Prize is $500 Great food available! 059-St. Philip Neri, page 1

9 SPN SENIOR CLUB LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, :30AM - PARISH HALL RHOADS OPERA HOUSE FIRE BOYERTOWN, PA Our speaker for the day is Margaret harner. Margaret will present all the facts surrounding this historical happening. there are two memorials in Boyertown to mark this event - one at Fairview Cemetery to remember the unidentified victims and also a memorial plaque on the present day building occupying the site of the former Rhoads Opera House Building A reservation is requested by Friday, January 20, 2017 Call Rita Latshaw at suggested offering for the lunch is $ St. Philip Neri, page 2

10 CHRISTMAS Flower Donations 2016 (continued) In memory of: Attilio J. Frank, Linda Frank, Joseph F. Gehringer, Catherine Gehringer, Mary Chmielewski, Stanley Chmielewski, Abigail Hilbert, Elijah Hilbert, Lottie Anthony-Fretz, Raymond Anthony, David Anthony, Peggy Pagnotta, Joseph Willse, John Dzurenda, August & Johanna Dzurenda, Tom Dzurenda, Mary Garis, Wilbur & Anna Pelkey, Beth Parise, Joe & Mary Furhosel, John Furhosel, Joe & Threasa Furhosel, Mr. & Mrs. John Salatino, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Brishcan, Leo Salatino, Bertha Kugler, Mary Romano, Domenica Casazza, Maureen Marinari, Arthur & Lenore DeLong, Mahoney family, Irvine Crowe, Mullen family, Mattus family, Joan Geiger, Carrie Dornisch, Carrie Dietrich, Anna Dietrich, John Dornisch, Charles Dietrich, Kathy McElwee, Judith Cobane, William Sgrignioli, John Dzurenda, August & Johanna Dzurenda, Tom Dzurenda, Mary Garis, Eugene & Catherine Cressman, Anna & Andrew Kotch, Anna & Linford Cressman, Joseph & Helen Semancik, Joseph Semancik Jr., Stephen & Viola Kotch, Stephen Kotch Jr., Greg Longacre. In Honor of: Edmond J. Tryon, Julia Young, Thomas Tryon, Benjamin Tryon, Samantha Hannon, Virginia J. Kelly, Linda McColgan, Anna DiNunzio, Mr. & Mrs. Abram Landes, Nancy Bailiff, E.J. Stroman, Moriah Stroman. Christmas Flower Donations by the following families: Mr. Lawrence Heimes, Mrs. Nicole March, Mrs. Agnes Molnar, Mrs. Leonette Nicolaou, Mrs. Anne Dykie, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Gucwa, Mrs. Marjorie Lammers, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Henry, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. David Mose, Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Spevak, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walther, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Reil, Mr. John M. Kuzmission, Mr. Gregory Kressirer, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Falato, Mrs. Judy Smith, Mr. & Mrs. John Turansky, Mr. & Mrs. Sung Won Suh, Ms. Corinne Schwenk, Mr. Matthias Schibinger, Mr. Robert Ratz, Mrs. Kathy Le, Mr. Thu N. Pham, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ciaciak, Mr. & Mrs. James Watko, Mrs. Thanh T. Walter, Mr. & Mrs. Bart Keegan, Mr. & Mrs. Esheit Inyang, Mrs. Florence Kile, Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Bowser, Mr. & Mrs. John Donahue, Mr. Roland Spaar Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Medveckus, Ann Marie Snyder. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3