PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA JANUARY 28, 2018

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1 DIVINE MERCY PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA JANUARY 28, 2018 RECTORY AND PARISH CHURCH 6667 Chester Avenue (215) (215) (FAX) ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH (Alternate Worship Site) 7200 Grovers Avenue PASTOR Reverend Peter N. Quinn COORDINATOR OF RELGIOUS EDUCATION Tina Pilling BUSINESS MANAGER John Duffner PARISH OUTREACH STAFF Sister Jane Dawley, SHCJ Sister Barbara Foy, SHCJ Sister Patricia Tirvell, SHCJ Parish SCHOOL St. Barnabas School 64th Street and Buist Avenue (215) RECTORY STAFF Agnes Currie Parish Web Site divinemercyrc.com Weekday Masses - 8:00 AM Monday, through Saturday at Chester Avenue Sunday Masses - 4:00 PM (Saturday evening) and 11:00 AM at Chester Avenue 9:00 AM at Grovers Avenue Holyday Masses - 9:00 AM - Grovers Avenue; 7:00 PM - Chester Avenue Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday, 3:00-3:45 PM at Chester Avenue; Sunday, 8:30 AM at Grovers Avenue.; and anytime by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism - Baptisms are celebrated at 12:00 PM every second, third and fourth Sunday, immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass. Parents must meet with Father Quinn before the child is baptized. Please call the Rectory Office to make an appointment. Sacrament of Marriage - Please call Father Quinn at least six months before your wedding to begin preparations. Sacrament of the Sick - Please call the Rectory at anytime for emergencies. The homebound are visited regularly by Father Quinn and the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. If you or a family member is hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the Rectory. Please call the Rectory, also, if you would like to be anointed before you are hospitalized. Letters of Eligibility - Prior to your being a godparent at Baptism or a sponsor at Confirmation, you must receive a Letter of Eligibility from Divine Mercy Parish. You must be a registered parishioner who is at least 16 years of age, who has already received Confirmation, who comes to Mass on Sundays and Holydays, and, if married, is married in the Church. Please call the Rectory to arrange to meet with Father Quinn when you need a Letter of Eligibility.

2 28 JANUARY 2018 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January 27th 4:00 P.M. Father Quinn Intention January 28th 9:00 A.M. Rose Yorkiew Gambardello 11:00 A.M. Father Quinn Intention January 29th January 30th 8:00 A.M. People of the parish January 31st February 1st February 2nd 8:00 A.M.. Philip Payne February 3rd TRUE PROPHETS In Deuteronomy today we hear that God s very words will fill the mouth of a true prophet, but a false prophet will, in a manner of speaking, put mere mortal words into God s mouth. In Mark s Gospel, we see Jesus teaching and healing as a true prophet, one filled with the authority of God s own voice. The whole history of our church is filled with both true and false prophets. Some false prophets were extremely popular and quite well-versed in scripture, and even held positions of authority. But in today s Gospel we learn that Jesus fame spread because he taught with authority; he wasn t an authority because he was popular or famous. Elsewhere, we also learn from him, in his desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that anyone can quote scripture, even against God s purposes. Today we hear that his authority was not like that of the scribes, who held the official positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God speaks. If we truly listen to JANUARY 20 & 21, 2018 Fuel $ First Collection $1, Catholic Relief $ Thank you for generously supporting your parish!! Your extra sacrifices are greatly appreciated Katie Bednarek Joseph Stewart Thomas Powers Thomas Ransomed Rosalinde T. Mascuilli Edward Beckett Michael Rusinko Dolores Kelly Omni Kendall Mary Grace Rossi Vince and Angie Dida Angelo Giudecca Christina McClain Peter John Enders, Joan Vole, John Dacca Mary Parisi Joan Felucca, Theresa Haraburda Christie Cellucci Miller Anita Iannacone Christopher Gray Angela Gray Sotonius Quinn Zofia Richmond Chibuikem Chukwa Abran Barnes Kathy Boris Jamie Puglese Robert Kasam Gloria Shafman Karen Mink Steve Tregar Lurline Witherspoon Juanita Pinckney Marcus Newsome Brendon Tobin Sheila Kendall Sharyn Donohue Edward Missimo Jim Finnegan Robert Brown Louise Covotta Frank Chor Bob Winkler Michelle Parisi Terry Murphy Margaret & Neil Doherty Sheila Kendal Ounir Kendal Margaret Tocco Bernice Congo Pat Foster Tom Finnegan Philip Bearse Nick Mascuilli

3 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FRANCISCAN PLAY SUNDAY, MARCH 11, :00 P.M CHESTER AVENUE Every year, the Franciscan group comes to our parish to present the passion of our Lord this year (The Way of The Cross). It is a very prayerful and well-acted show. It comes from the hearts of our youth. I strongly recommend and encourage as many as possible parishioners and friends to come to see the show and pray with them. Free will offering. EVERY MAN HAS THIS MISSION It is the mission of every man to guide his sons and other boys into mature manhood. Are you equipped to accomplish this? Come learn about Fraternus, a parish-based ministry in which adult Catholic men are formed to be "True Mentors" to help guide boys into authentic, virtue-based manhood rooted in Jesus Christ. Catholic Men are invited to learn more at a Fraternus Information Session on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7pm at St. Charles Seminary in Wynnewood. No charge to attend. Please RSVP at phillyevang.org/events. To learn more about Fraternus, visit fraternus.net. Fraternus Information Session flyer: DIVINE MERCY CYO GROUP Who wants to join our group could come to the meeting and register or call the officers below. The general meeting will be on the last Thursday of each month. We need more children to be involved in this group. CYO officers: President: Alston D. Johnson Vice President: Abdul Abu Secretary: Promise Joe Treasurer: Emmajames Doe HALL RENTAL Our Hall is so beautiful. Parking lot is big. Floor and kitchen are clean. Rental fee is $ to defray some cost of air conditioning and fans. This fee includes cleaning, security and chaperon men, and dumpster. Insurance from the diocese now $ (extra) which may be changed by the diocese soon. An extra security deposit of $ for any violation. it will be returned to the renter in full or minus violation s fee. If anyone wants to rent it, please call the rectory. For more information, please call the rectory at Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. LOOSE COIN FOR THE PARISH Please save your coin and put in the container when you go to the church. The parish appreciated your effort and sacrifice. Coin of this time is about $ Thanks to all who participated in this program. EGG ROLL SALE Next egg rolls sale will be in April, 2018 FLAME OF LOVE EVENT Friday, February 2, 2018 At St. Charles Seminary Begins at 6 PM Adoration, Holy Rosary, Holy Mass ~Bring a Friend~ Celebrant and Homilist Father James Blount, SOLT OFFICE HOURS Monday Thru Wednesday: from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (Thursday From 9:00 A,M, to 1:00 P.M. Office closes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Office phone: (215) Fax: (215) LOOSE COIN FOR THE PARISH Please save your coin and put in the container when you go to the church. The parish appreciated your effort and sacrifice. Coin of this time is about $ Thanks to all who participated in this program. INTENTION IN PRAYER BASKET I thank the many people who pray for the intentions of our parishioners on Sundays and weekdays. Each week we have some people who thank God for their prayers which are answered. Please check the thanksgiving basket to see if it is true. Do not hesitate to put your intentions in the basket. You could feel the power of God in this ministry. BULLETIN NEWS IN VIETNAMESE: * Hôm nay là chủ nhật thứ 4 mùa thường niên. Chúa chữa người bị quỷ ám. Ma quỷ la lên: Hỡi ông Giêsu, sao ông đến để phá chúng tôi. Chúng tôi biết ông là ai, là đấng thánh của thiên Chúa. Lúc khác ma quỷ la lên, ông là con thiên chúa. Chúa bảo ma quỷ im lặng, rồi ngài truyền cho chúng ra khỏi người đó. Mọi người trầm trồ khen ngợi. Ngài là ai, mà ngài ra lệnh, ma quỷ cũng phải nghe lời. Chúng ta hãy tin vào Chúa. *Thánh John Neumann ban rất nhiều ơn lạ cho các người tới cầu khấn. Tôi đã đưa tượng của người vào đền khấn Đức Mẹ ở bên hông phải nhà thờ. Hãy tin tưởng và cầu xin ngài. * Ý Cầu Nguyện: Sau mấy tháng chúng ta cầu nguyện cả tuần cho các ý khấn ghi trong Rổ Khấn, mỗi tuần có mấy người tạ ơn Chúa. Anh chị em VN chúng ta nên ghi ý nguyện bỏ vào rổ. Chúng ta càng tin tưởng, với lời cầu nguyện của cả giáo xứ, Chúa càng ban ơn. * Nếu quý vị đi chợ Shoprite và có hoá đơn (receipts), xin gửi cho giáo xứ khi đi lễ. Shoprite sẽ tặng lại cho giáo xứ.05% hoá đơn. (Cứ thì giáo xứ được $.50 cents). Hóa đơn chỉ có giá trị 5 tháng. Vậy xin cho càng sớm càng tốt. Cám ơn quý vị ủng hộ.

4 ONE FAMILY, ONE PEOPLE We pray for the souls of Catherine Hicks, Jeanette Cargan and James Wilson that they and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. ST. JOHN NEUMANN Do you know where St. John Neumann statue in Divine Mercy main church is? Probably most of you don t know. Since he has been put out of the way at one side corner of the church. You know that St. John listens to our prayers especially prayer for the healing of the children. He made numerous miracles. Do you want him to help you out? There is a petition box in that shrine. Please write your intention and put it in box. Come to St. J. Neumann for help. Come to Our Lady and to Our Beloved St. Neumann for help. Hãy chạy đến khấn Đức Mẹ và khấn thánh Neumann READINGS OF THE WEEK If You cannot go to the church, you may read the readings of the day to pray the word of God. Sun. Jan. 28: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20; 1 Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mk. 1: Mon. Jan. 29: 2 Samuel 15: 13-14, 16: 5-13; Mk. 5: 1-20 Tues. Jan. 30: 2 Samuel 18: 0-30; Mk. 5: Wed. Jan. 31: 2 Samuel 24: 2-17; Mk. 6: 1-6 Thur. Feb. 1 1 Kings 2: 1-12; Mk. 6: 7-13 Friday Feb. 2: Malachi 3: 1-4; Hebrew 2: 14-18; Lk. 2: (Presentation of the Lord) Sat. Feb. 3: 1 Kings 3: 4-13; Mk. 6: BREAD AND WINE In many parishes, there is a custom that someone may donate for the cost of Bread and Wine with their intention. It was suggested to me that the donation is about $20.00 per week. If you want to donate to parish, please call Agnes (215) CCD CLASS EVERY SUNDAY from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M.. Children of 6 th grade or older should join. Adult who wants to be confirmed, please see Fr. Quinn. We have the date for Confirmation 2018: May 3, 2018 by Bishop Edward Deliman

5 UNITED IN FAITH What is this? A new teaching with authority. Last week, Jesus told the people about his kingdom and conditions to be a member of his kingdom:" The Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel." So, who is Jesus? Who is he whom we have to believe in? Who is he whose word we have to believe? That Jesus is a man with authority. People looked at him and his works and said: He taught as one who has authority. He taught differently from the Scribes and the Pharisees. He commands and the demons must obey him. He is the one whom the demon said: We know who you are, you are the holy one of God and other time: You are the Son of God. In the Gospel today, the demon said: What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth. When Jesus healed the possessed man, the demons told him: We know who you are, why do you come to destroy us. As we all know Jesus made the miracles to prove who he is and to prove his mission that he is the one the Father sent to the world. He is the one, whom everybody has to believe: "No one can come to the Father, except through me." He is the Son of God and he, however, is equal to his Father. "My Father and I are one" or " My Father works and I also work". He is the Lamb of God as St. John the Baptist introduced him: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world... Blessed are those who come to the supper of the Lamb. He is the savior of the world: In order to finish his mission on earth, he accepted suffering and a terrible death on the Cross. He gave his life as ransom for many. Do we believe in the Lord Jesus and join with his kingdom? Let us repent and believe in Jesus, our savior. Fr. Quinn DIVINE MERCYCHAPLET Starting the first Sunday of January, 2018, and every first Sunday, thereafter, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited right after Mass. Please join us! DECISION FOR EACH WEEK Each member of the parish prays to the Lord once a day: Jesus, you are my savior and my God MASS BOOK Mass Book for 2018 is open. Please mail or drop your list off at the rectory.

6 COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: Divine Mercy Bulletin number: (Sunday s date) January 28, 2018 Number of pages transmitted: 6 Contact Information: Agnes Currie (215) Special instructions: SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 ADOBE ACROBAT 9 Windows XP