Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 30, 2017

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 30, 2017 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor Locke Highleyman, Business Manager Shirley Misiak, Office Manager Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Joan Lampart, Coordinator of Parish Outreach 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg Hours: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Address: ofcmgr@spnparish.org Website Address: Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday thru Thursday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm address: prep@spnparish.org Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA address: tdewees@spncflc.org 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 CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT. 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 Stop by or call the rectory between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm SHUT-INS Call the Parish Outreach Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Rectory Office. 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 May 7 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Linda Benko S. Hunsberger John Burke Priest Deacon Catherine Cahill Lee Johnson 7:30 am - Trish Dornisch A. Canigiani Mary R. Giambrone Priest Deacon Bill Gurgick Lisa Gurgick 10:00 am - Keith Greczek D. McCausland Stephanie Greczek Luke Verna Priest Deacon Rose Anderson Mary E. Paulk Bob Brennan Eleanor Brennan Bob Hermley Jeanne Hermley Andrew Souder Mary Souder THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 30, 2017 Monday, May 1, Saint Joseph the Worker 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in Chapel 5:00 pm - John Fronheiser, (Stephen Gardian) Tuesday, May 2, Saint Athanasius 8:00 am - Marie Beck, (Sam & Joan Varano) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, May 3, Saint Philip and James 8:00 am - Eleanor Stecz, (Elaine Roncase) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, May 4 8:00 am - Francine Moore, (Joanna Zappala, Rose Devitt, Tom Devitt) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel First Friday, May 5 9:00 am - Patricia Cody, (Family) 10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, May 6 9:00 am - Thomas Virus, (Judi Virus & family) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 pm - Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 7, :30 am - Phyllis Flanagan, (James & Julia Travaglini) 10:00 am - Joe Cias, (Family) FLOWERS The Center floral arrangement is in memory of Attilio and Linda Frank; requested by Joe & Madeleine Gehringer. 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: Anne Koch, Michael Quigley For those who have died, and in particular for, Virginia Towey, (sister of Terry Brooks), grant them eternal rest and peace. APRIL 2017: This week at a glance Monday May 1 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Holy Rosary Hour 1:00 pm Chapel Tuesday May 2 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday May 3 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Garden Club 5:00 pm PREP/Religious Education 6:30 pm CFLC; (Last day of class) Pre-Jordan Baptismal Class 7:00 pm Rectory Thursday, May 4 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Praise and Prayer 7:30 pm Chapel Friday - May 5 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm First Friday Mass 9:00 am Chapel Frontier Girls 6:30 pm Parish Hall 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 Saturday - May 6 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday - May 7 Bingo 1:00 pm Parish Hall Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 am Mass Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall PARISH NEWS SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS - SPN Parish Council At-Large Members welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: ajbauer337@gmail.com Ray Carr: bigdaddy2530@gmail.com Matthew Fuhs: matthew.fuhs@comcast.net Karen Katrinak: karenkat1@verizon.net Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net SUNDAY COLLECTIONS April 24, 2016 April 23, 2017 Envelopes: $ 5, $ 4, Online: 2, , Loose: Children: Total: $8, $ 7, St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast! Sunday, May 14th...7AM-12PM Scrambled eggs. bacon. sausage scrapple. chipped beef. French toast home fried potatoes. cereal. toast Milk. coffee. hot tea. 3 juices Omelette Station: prepared to order - always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit Homemade Baked Goods & Egg Rolls for sale! For every 100 sold breakfasts, one FREE will be given away! Seniors (60 & up): $8.00 Adults (11-60) $9.00 Ages 4-11: $ & under: $1.00 checks & major credit cards are accepted. 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. Special Second Collections: May 2017 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following special collections are: Catholic Home Missions; 100th Anniversary; Parish Debt Collection Second Quarter. SPN SENIOR CLUB 2017 CALENDAR May 24 Hopewell Furnace June 22 Casino Trip to Atlantic City June 28 Luncheon July 26 Picnic August 23 Dr. Eiss ("Aging Eyes") Sept. 24 Basket Bash Sept. 27 Celebrate the 50's Oct. 10 Trip to Penn's Peak: Tribute to Barbara Streisand Oct. 25 Halloween Party *Nov. 15 Salute to Veterans Dec. 1 American Music Theatre Christmas Show *Dec. 13 Seraphims from St. Mary Catholic School 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3

4 SPN PARISH COUNCIL - "MEMBERS AT LARGE NEEDED" Would you be willing to be part of shaping the future of your Church? Your Parish Council is currently seeking two (2) parish members to join the Parish Council. The requirements of the position are to give input and advise to the Council and Pastor on items concerning our Church. We meet approximately six (6) times a year for one to two hours. To be considered, you must be over 18 years of age and a Parishioner in good standing. Do you know someone who would make a good member of Parish Council? Would you like to serve on the Council? If you would like to be considered or ask us to consider someone, you must reply by Sunday, May 7th to: Ed Tryon at etwa3m@aol.com or the Rectory Office: ofcmgr@spnparish.org. CAR SHOW SIGNS Please return any Car Show Lawn Signs to the Vestibule of the Church. We need to send them out to be updated with the date for this year's Car Show. If you have any questions or need your sign to be picked up, contact Barb Jaruszewski at: or to: hockeymom99@comcast.net. COME-N-GO BINGO St. Philip Neri Parish Hall FREE Admission Saturday May 20, 2017 Doors open at 6:00 pm Games begin at 6:30 pm Cost: $.25/game 50/50 cash pots; 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! UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CFLC 5/2 Cathedrals in Sports and the Journey to See Them with Dr. Frank Klose 5/5 Audubon Series Delaware Water Shed 5/6 Children s Matinee Movie Trolls 5/7 MOTHER S DAY TEA SAVE THE DATE: 6/3 MUSEUM OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Registration required by Sunday May 21; see Flyer in Bulletin) 6/21 JOYFUL HEART LOUNGE AND LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE 5:30PM. Catholic Family Life Center main building. Please join us for hors d oeuvres prior to Neri Nights Out 6/21 NERI NIGHTS OUT Rat Pack Flashback with Dave DeLuca dining 6:00-7:00 PM,; Entertainment/dancing 7-9 pm, Neri Center (Registration required by Sunday, June 11) 7/15 COMBO ADVENTURE AQUARIUM/USS BATTLESHIP NJ (Registration required by Sunday, June 25) 8/5 READING FIGHTIN PHILS (Registration required by Sunday, July 2) CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER The Joyful Heart Lounge and Library on the ground level of the CFLC is now open: Tuesday: 5/2 12:00 noon 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday: 5/4 12:00 noon 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday: 5/5 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Volunteer Library Assistant positions are available; call Tom Dewees at if you are interested. Sponsored by: KOC 6614 More info call: St. Philip Neri, page 4

5 PREP/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Reminder: Parents of First thru Sixth Graders Registration for PREP is open for the School Year. Any child that is entering First thru Sixth Grade should be enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Program unless he/she is attending Catholic School. This education is necessary to prepare your child for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Call Wendy Benner at: for more info. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Save the Date! TRADITION CONFERENCE In 1992, St. John Paul II approved the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its promulgation, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will sponsor a conference on Monday, June 19th, entitled: Tradition - A Celebration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This day features national speakers who will focus on the four pillars of the Catechism and will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. All of the faithful are invited to attend. Please note that headsets for translation will be provided for those who wish to listen to the talks in Spanish. Please contact Ann Menna, Office for Catechetical Formation at: amenna@archphila.org. Office of the Archbishop Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Soon our diocese will be taking up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, and I ask that you prayerfully consider participating. This Appeal supports the dioceses here in our own country that struggle to make ends meet and to serve all of the needs of their parishioners. It is through your generosity that many churches are able to keep their doors open and provide essential pastoral services. The Diocese of Laredo is located in southern Texas, along the Texas-Mexico border. Many in this diocese live on the margins of society, either as immigrants or as people living in poverty, and it is a challenge for the diocese to keep up with the needs of its people. With your contributions to the Home Missions Appeal, the diocese reaches out to some of the most marginalized people - those in prison. Many detainees are returning to the Catholic Faith and are in need of God's mercy. Your gifts provide liturgical and educational supplies, help priests offer the Eucharist and other sacraments and support volunteers' and ministers' outreach to over 10,000 men and women in Detention Facilities. Your generosity brings Christ's message of love, compassion and reconciliation to this often forgotten population. Your support of this Appeal makes a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters right here in the US. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the Appeal this year. Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ, Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. 059-St. Philip Neri, page 5 AREA NEWS Metanoia is an active community of Catholic young adults in western Montgomery County, PA. The group supports Catholics in their 20s and 30s who are looking to deepen their faith and meet fellow Catholics in the area. Our upcoming events are listed below, contact metanoiayoungadults@gmail.com. May 2017: Saturday, May 6: Star Wars Movie Night at St. Rose of Lima in North Wales Tuesday, May 16: Bible Study at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale Tuesday, May 23: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville Thursday, May 25: Ascension Thursday Mass: Location and time TBA. Tuesday, May 30: Holy Hour at Mary Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales June 2017: Tuesday, June 6: Froyo at Swirled Peace in Lansdale at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 13: Bible Study at Corpus Christi at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 20: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville. Doors open at 7PM; talks begin at 7:30PM. Tuesday, June 27: Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, North Wales at 7:30PM.

6 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Reveal yourself The story of Jesus death and Resurrection is the defining one of our faith. It is the reason we gather to break bread every week. It s the reason we love our neighbor, feed the poor, work for justice, and struggle to forgive our enemies. Each of us has a defining story as well, an encounter or experience that reveals our highest selves, our deepest compassion or originality, our incomparable imagination or sense of humor. It s the story that demonstrates most clearly and profoundly who we really are. Jesus made himself known in the breaking of the bread. How do you make yourself known? TODAY S READINGS: Acts 2:14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 (46). How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! TODAY S READINGS: Genesis 1:26 2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58 (559) or Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 (273). Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures. TUESDAY, MAY 2 MEMORIAL OF ATHANASIUS, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH One and same Each Sunday we recite the Nicene Creed, which Saint Athanasius was instrumental in formulating and defending at great risk to his life. When the Nicene Creed was originally drawn up in 325, the chief threat was Arianism, which denied that Jesus was fully God. Arius, a priest of the time, preached that God created the Son, which meant the Son was separate from the Father and not divine. Athanasius offered this argument: Consider the sun and the light streaming from it. Are they not of the same substance and the same essence? The physics MONDAY, MAY 1 MEMORIAL OF JOSEPH THE WORKER Let s get to work! The Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker may have been instituted on May 1 partly for political reasons (to counteract communist influence), but the feast s recognition of the dignity and sanctity of labor has deep roots in Christian tradition. Unfortunately our high-tech culture doesn t honor manual labor as much as it should. E. F. Schumacher, in his book Small Is Beautiful, suggests that a great part of the modern neurosis may be due to this very fact: for the human being... enjoys nothing more than to be creatively, usefully, productively engaged with both his hands and his brains. Today, in honor of Saint Joseph, plant a seed, make dinner from scratch, or fix something that s broken. might be off, but the theology is sound: Jesus and the Father are one in a way that is as inseparable as light from light. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 7:51 8:1a; John 6:30-35 (274). I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 FEAST OF PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES Still don t get it? How would you like it if someone published an account of your on-the-job training? That s what happened to the apostles, whose gospel appearances usually signal someone about to get Jesus message wrong. Philip is shown as a hopeless literalist who keeps misunderstanding Jesus. He and his fellow apostles provide great inspiration for those of us who feel we re 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 slow to get it and not in the same league as the greats like Mother Teresa or even the local leading lights in our parish. Jesus showed great patience with the apostles, and he s pleased to offer the same to you and me. TODAY S READINGS: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14 (561). Whatever you ask in my name, I will do. child in the world. On the other hand, some of our words can be death-dealing. Saul, a persecutor of Jesus followers before his conversion, breathed murderous threats that resulted in much fear, injury, and death. How will you use the power of speech to nurture life? TODAY S READINGS: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 (277). Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? THURSDAY, MAY 4 EASTER WEEKDAY Say what? Catechesis is one of the essential ministries of the church. We do it formally, for example, in religious education classes and the Rite of Christian Initiation, and informally through daily interactions with others our children, neighbors, and coworkers. It can, however, be discouraging work. Fortunately Saint Augustine offers some advice, especially for those times when we are feeling ineffective. First, we are not as terrible as we think we are; second, we should persist; and third, we do the best we can and let God speak through us because in truth God is doing the teaching. We are merely God s instrument. What would your day be like if you thought God was trying to speak through you all the time? What would you say? What wouldn t you say? SATURDAY, MAY 6 EASTER WEEKDAY Lend a hand In many households, parishes, and workplaces, there is one person without whom things simply couldn t function. Whoever that might be in your environment (maybe it s you!), being the essential person is an exhausting proposition. In the early church, poor Tabitha was deemed so necessary to her community that the widows of her town couldn t let her go even after she died Saint Peter was obliged to bring her back to life! The indispensables are useful to have around but they could use our help. Let s offer our assistance with prayers, resources, and kind words of gratitude. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 (278). She was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 (276). They shall all be taught by God. FRIDAY, MAY 5 EASTER WEEKDAY Speak up for good Speech is not to be underestimated. It can bring life, and it can bring death. When God speaks, the words result in life: water, animals, human beings, mercy, and compassion! Mary followed in God s footsteps with a single word Yes! that resulted in her bearing the Christ 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

8 ST. PHILIP NERI SUNDAY BINGO May 7, 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 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, :30 AM - Parish Hall HOPEWELL FURNACE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Berks County, PA Come and hear about this American 19th century rural "iron Plantation" A reservation is requested Call Rita Latshaw at The reservation deadline is May 19, 2017 Suggested Offering for the lunch is $5.00 pp 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

10 Come with us on SATURDAY, JUNE 3, for a tour of the new Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia! We will leave from the Catholic Family Life Center at 8:00 am. After the tour, we will stop at the Cracker Barrel in Plymouth Meeting for lunch, returning to the CFLC by 4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 21 Cost: $30.00/adult; $10.00/children/teens 6-18 includes admission and transportation. Register on line at by mail to CFLC at 26 E. 6th St., East Greenville, PA (make check payable to CFLC), or call: Name: Address: Phone: Parish: Tickets: $ 059-St. Philip Neri, page 3