Rev. Edward J. Casey, Pastor

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1 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 819 E. Cathedral Road Philadelphia, PA , Fax: Website: ihmphila.org IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 815 E. Cathedral Road Philadelphia, PA Website: iheartmary.org MASS SCHEDULE WEEKENDS: IN CHURCH SATURDAY 5:15 PM VIGIL SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM WEEKDAYS: IN SACRED HEART CHAPEL TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 6:30 AM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:30 AM SATURDAY 8:00 AM Wednesdays when school is in session Mass will be held in the Church -8:30 AM First Thursday of every month when school is in session Mass will be held in the Church -8:30 AM HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION IN CHURCH 5:15 PM VIGIL MASS 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM 1ST FRIDAY: IN SACRED HEART CHAPEL 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH SATURDAY 4:00 5:00 PM TUESDAY SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AFTER 8:30 AM MASS UNTIL 6:30 PM MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM. BENEDICTION FOLLOWS NOVENA PRAYERS Rev. Edward J. Casey, Pastor Msgr. Joseph P. McGeown, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Armand D. Garcia, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph W. Bongard, In Residence Deacon George W. Kletzel Celebration of the Sacraments Baptism - The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month at 12:30 p.m. Next dates: June 5th & 19th, July 3rd & 17th Pre-Jordan- instruction/sacramental preparation for parents is held in the Sacred Heart Chapel every other month January, March, May, July, September and November. Parents of children to be baptized should contact the Denise Schmidt between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm to register and make arrangements. The next date for the Pre-Jordan class is Wednesday, May 18, Marriage - To adequately prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage, Archdiocesan policy requires that couples contact one of the priests of the parish at least 6 months in advance. IHM offers a one day Pre-Cana Seminar that assists couples in preparation for their upcoming marriage. The Pre-Cana is conducted twice a year (Spring and Fall). The Fall date is to be announced. Please call Denise Schmidt, parish secretary at to register for Pre-Cana. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is the program for those interested in initiation into the Catholic Faith. Information is also available for those who may not have completed the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). Please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education, Mary Anne Kostic-King

2 Page 2 Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 Temporary Parking Restriction On Sunday, May 22nd AFTER the 9:30 Mass, around 11:00AM, the Church parking lot starting from the gymnasium entrance and going back towards the Port Royal St. entrance, will be closed off to set up for IHM s Food Truck Social (sponsored by the Home & School) that begins at 2PM. Cathedral Road, the front of Church, and the side doors where there are handicapped designated spaces WILL BE OPEN to cars for the 11:30 Mass. Orange cones will be in place and a representative from the H&S will be there to guide you. Thank you for your cooperation. Eucharistic Adoration in Our Sacred Heart Chapel Just a reminder that each Tuesday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for our adoration in our Sacred Heart Chapel, from 9:00am to 6:30pm. Benediction and Novena follows. IHM Adoration Committee We meet every 4th Monday in the Parish Center (Rectory basement) at 7PM. Race for Education Immaculate Heart of Mary School will be conducting its eighth annual Race for Education on Friday, May 20. This year our focus will be to raise funds which will go toward the improvement of school safety, which includes new security doors for the first and second floors as well as a keyless security system throughout the school. Our goal is to raise $25,000. You can enable us to reach this goal by sponsoring a student attending IHM school. Each student will be walking/jogging around a quarter mile course for one hour. If you d like to make a donation, please complete the following form: Student Name (if specifying a student) Enclosed donation $ Donor Name Donor Address Donut Day is TODAY, after the 9:30 Mass in Father Sullivan Hall. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Casino trip to Harrah s Marina on June 23rd. Cost is $20 & you receive $15 in slot play. Bus boards at 9:45am in IHM parking lot, departs at 10am and leaves casino at 5:30pm. Call Laura for more information. Please make checks payable to IHM School. You can drop your donation in the collection basket, at the school or the Rectory. Your cancelled check is your record of donation. We are looking forward to a very successful Race for Education. Thank you in advance for your support. Lexie Bowers, Grade 1, Room 12 Kelsea Richardson, Grade 3, Room 17 Darren Long, Grade 1, Room 11 Jack Rainford, Grade 1, Room 12 Bella Tinneny, Kindergarten, Room Books!

3 Page 3 Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 Today marks the end of the Easter Season of the Year of Our Lord 2016 as we celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost, the fiftieth day of the Easter Season. Our readings today show us that the Holy Spirit comes to us in different ways. Whether in a driving wind, tongues of fire or the breath of Christ, the Holy Spirit comes and bestows on us many gifts. The mission of the Church is to unite believers as one in Christ so that all creation might be returned to God as a perfect offering. The perfecting of this offering is the work of the Holy Spirit and the reason why we celebrate Pentecost as the climax of the Easter story. The Lord s Death and Resurrection stirs up the faith of the disciples, but the sending of the Spirit is the unifying and strengthening force that keeps us firmly rooted in the Lord. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples in Acts 2 is the founding moment of the church. Throughout Luke s gospel, the Holy Spirit has been a leading character. The Holy Spirit comes upon Mary (Lk 1:35); fills Elizabeth (Lk 1:41); directs Simeon (Lk 2:25); decends on Jesus (Lk 3:22) and leads him into the desert ((Lk 4:1) and teaches the disciples (Lk 3:22) In Acts the coming of the Holy Spirit signals that the mission of Jesus begun in the Gospel will now continue in the words and deeds of the apostles and disciples. The Holy Spirit will embolden Peter (Acts 4:8); select deacons (Acts 6:3) ; strengthens Stephen (Acts 7:55); fills Saul who will become Paul (Acts 9:17); inspires the growth of the local churches (Acts 9:31) and inaugurates and confirms the mission to the Gentiles (Acts 10:44). In the second reading Sunday from Corinthians, St. Paul tells us there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit. Different forms of service but the same Lord To each individual the manifestation of the spirit is given for some benefit. The body is one though it has many parts. The challenge with the help of the Spirit is to build up our diverse communities into the one Body of Christ. Jesus tells us in Matthew s gospel that a good tree bears good fruit. The tradition of the Church identifies 12 gifts of the Holy Spirit. We can use these as a guide to see how we are progressing in our life in the Spirit. The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit are: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control and Chastity. On the Solemnity of Pentecost, it is good to reflect on the role of the Spirit in our lives. Let us take the time to listen to the urgings of the Spirit and to pray in gratitude for all that God has done for us and will yet do. Come Holy Spirit, be our helper and guide. Father Casey A Very Special Announcement About a Very Special Parishioner We are very happy to announce that having been called to the Sacred Order of Deacon, our parishioner Mr. Keith Beaver was ordained through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit as conferred by His Excellency Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Charles Seminary in the Chapel of Saint Martin of Tours. Today, on May 15, 2016, Keith will serve as Deacon of the 11:30am Mass and preach the homily. Keith will begin his last year of formation as a traditional Deacon and with the grace of God will be ordained to the Priesthood next May, Please join in congratulating and wishing him God s continued blessings after Mass in Father Sullivan Hall for light refreshments.

4 Page 4 Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF May 15, 2016 Vigil 14 5:15 Stephen Staranowski SUN. 15 7:30 IHM Parishioners 9:30 Edward Veneziale 11:30 Deceased Members of the Glynn Family MON. 16 8:30 Jennie & Samuel Basile TUES. 17 6:30 Joseph, Thomas and John Skarbek & Kenneth and Clara Slovitsky 8:30 Philomena & Fred Martella WED. 18 6:30 Peter Terreri 8:30 Mary L. & Anthony J. Basile THUR 19 6:30 Valerie LePera 8:30 Mimi McMaster FRI. 20 8:30 Anne & Ted Leszczynski SAT. 21 8:00 Nancy Roveran 5:15pm Deceased Members of the Draus Family READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY 1) Proverbs 8:22-31 (166C) 2) Romans 5:1-5 3) John 16:12-15 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF OUR DECEASED BROTHERS AND SISTERS Brett Hunter, John Conti, Russell DeGrassa, Donald Secules, Anna Maisano, Michael Napolitano, Charles Bevard, Francis J. Rymdeika PRAY FOR THE SICK Gloria Barbadoro, Theresa Branca-Herbst, Eleanor Calabrese- Avallone, Bill Blum, Rita Casciato, Caroline Casey, Baby Aiden Clark, John Colantonio, Mary D Angelo, Jack Deegan, Roger Devlin, Kim Dichiara, Roseann DiLullo, Elaine Donahue, Marie Dunne, Regina Fabry, Nancy Finn, Janet Fioravante, Joe Flemming, Kathleen Gavaghan, Carol Gorman, Tom Halpin, Joseph Hammond, Louise Hannings, Robert Hannon, Robert Heleniak, Dennis Hudecki, Baby Jessica Jara, Linda Jara, Kellen Jeffrey, Lewis Kershaw, Deacon George Kletzel, Mrs. Frances Kletzel, Alberta Klusek, Hedi Kuropas, Chester Larimer, Marianne Leahy, Mackenzie Lilly, Marilyn Loschiavo, Carolyn Mako, Catherine Manzo, Msgr. Joseph P. McGeown, Maureen McGill Miccoli, Robert Medlock, Theresa Medlock, Jim Michel, Terry Morrissey, Katherine Murphy, Roberta McLaughlin, Kathryn Nagele, Michael O Callaghan, Vera Pepe, Margaret Pianelli, James Vincent Penkowski, Mickey Price, Gloria Pytlar, Cassie Reed, Baby Harper Ann Renshaw, John Reynolds, Barbara Rogers, Rosa Maria Santos, Louis Scavone, John Scharff, Mairead Scharff, William Scheibenhoffer, Benny Shiril, Baby Mason Simmons, Christine Triola, Rose Triola, Antoinette Viola, Eileen Walls, Jim Weber, Denise Westwood, Elizabeth Wildemore, David Woczyna, Marie Yocco. A Friendly Reminder 2016 Announced Masses: A few 6:30am spaces available 2016 Roses (Church & Chapel): spaces available 2016 Sanctuary Light: spaces available ROSES The rose placed in Church is in loving memory of the Deceased Members of the Alfieri, Salvatore & Schneider Families requested by Rose Salvatore. The rose placed in the Chapel is in loving memory of Charles Harvey, Sr. requested by IHM Staff. The Sanctuary Light in our Sacred Heart Chapel for the week of May 16 to May 22 is in loving memory of Robert P. Tozzi from IHM Golden Age Member, Helen Mosco. H.OP.E. (Helping Other People in Emergencies) To obtain a ride to the doctors or to Masses from H.O.P.E. just call the H.O.P.E. members listed below: Terry Carr (Doctors) (appointments in the Manayunk, Roxborough, and Andorra areas only) THE BEAUTIFUL GIFT OF LIGHT The Sanctuary Light burns seven days a week, every week of the year before the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like this candle to burn in memory of a loved one in our Chapel, please call or stop by the parish office. The name of the person to be remembered and the donor will be published weekly in our bulletin. (Suggested offering is $20.00)

5 Page 5 Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 The Society of St. Vincent DePaul at IHM News Spring Housecleaning? Save These Dates Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will be hosting a clothing and household goods drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Saturday, May 14th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm Today, May 15th from 7:00am to 1:00pm Look for the GreenDrop truck in the Church parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Tax Receipts will be available. Please place your of usable men's, women's and children's clothing in plastic bag s or boxes. Worn clothing is also acceptable as it can be recycled as fiber. We are also accepting Household items. For a full list of acceptable items visit NEXT MEETING DATES May 16th, June 6th & 20th 7PM in the Parish Center Please join us in this rewarding volunteer work KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COR MARIAE COUNCIL 4100 BINGO TODAY, MAY 15TH AT IHM FATHER SULLIVAN HALL DOORS OPEN 12:30 PM, FIRST GAME 1:30 PM, $11.00 FOR 15 GAMES ONE $50.00 GAME, ONE $ GAME, REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Contact Mike Shiel at: for more information CAREGIVER NEEDED Non-medical, senior, in-home caregiver needed part-time on weekdays in Andorra. Please contact Michael at: if you are available to help. Thank you. 15 WEEK CLUB WINNERS WEEK 13 Mike Alfonse $ Matthew & Danielle Marquess $50.00 Marie Travaline $ Saundra Mundy $50.00 Peg Malone $ Tina DiRosato $50.00 Steve Tartamella $ Michele Amery $50.00 Sunday Offering May 8, 2016 Envelopes $12, Loose $ 1, $13, #envelopes 684 Average $18.27 Poor Box $ Ascension Thursday $3, Thank you for your generosity High School Student Academic Honors Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls First Honors: Danielle V. Skrocki `18 Second Honors: Kathryn Rose Buckley `18, Marissa A. Lojewski `19, Carla N. Marandola `19 Little Flower Catholic High School Second Honors: Caitlin M. Czyzewski `19 Roman Catholic High School First Honors: Christopher L. Andreola `16, Matthew Mark Bomberger `18, Ryan Truong `19 Second Honors: Justin Cruz `16, Ethan Matthew Mahler `16, James J. McCloskey `16, Donald James Eife `17, Thomas James Volpe `17, Patrick Augustine Tomosky `18, Michael T. Golasa, II `19, Anthony James LoMastro `19 Archbishop Carroll High School First Honors: Angela E. Mangano `16, Molly E. Sanders `16, Zachary A. Campbell `17, Maeve Buchanan `18, Siobhan L. Egan `18, Divonne F. Franklin `18, Emily M. Elliott-Hoffman `19, Isabella H. Lechtenberg `19, Lourd C. Ramos `19 Second Honors: Lily Ann Altomare `16, Barri A. Johnson `16, Olivia Mahan `16, Mia A. Pinardo `16, Jessica L. Simmons `16, Erin R. McCole `17, Lauren J. Devenney `18, Gabriel A. Legido `18, Meghan E. McGuire `18, Kerri A. Campbell `19, Amber R. Klepac `19, Alison R. Kuruc `19, Julia E. Straface `19, Izabella E. Zadrozny `19

6 Page 6 Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 SPONSOR GUIDELINES FOR BAPTISM/CONFIRMATION Church law requires that Baptism and Confirmation sponsors themselves frequent the sacraments regularly. When someone who does not meet that requirement is designated as a sponsor, it is always an unpleasant (and frequently painful) experience for the priest, the parents of the child, and most especially for the person designated. The reason a sponsor must be a practicing Catholic is that a sponsor is expected to pay special attention to the efforts of the person who is being baptized or confirmed to live a Christian life in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. In the case of Baptism, sponsors are also expected to assist the parents of the child in their Christian duty as parents, by offering them support through good example, encouragement and prayer. A sponsor should be a registered parishioner of IHM for at least 6 months. The person should also have received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation. The Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age. The Sponsor should also participate at Mass each Sunday. If married, the sponsor must also be in a valid Sacramental marriage. By issuing a Sponsor Certificate, a priest assures members of the faithful that a person is a Catholic in good standing who is eligible to serve as a sponsor for Baptism and/or Confirmation. Please contact the Rectory during regular business hours to inquire about Sponsor Certificates. For parish news and events that may not fit in the bulletin go to our website and for school news visit iheartmary.org IHM SPIRITUAL RESOURCE CENTER & FREE LIBRARY The Center provides our parish with spiritual books, CD s, pamphlets and booklets, many of which were created by top Catholic authors, and speakers. We can use these resources to increase our knowledge of the FAITH. It s called Faith Formation and we are all expected to pursue it and develop it during our earthly pilgrimage. These resources are free. Any donation will be used to bring similar resources to other parishes. The Center is located just off the Main Lobby in the room formerly used for baptisms. In that same room you will find the IHM Free Lending Library. Generous parishioner have donated well over 300 books covering a wide range of Faith related topics, many by well known authors. We need to know our Faith before we can share it. IHM Evangelization Ministry NEXT BAPTIMAL DATES June 5th & 19th July 3rd & 17th PARISH STAFF Rochelle A. Grasso, Principal of IHM School Emily Miller - Business M anager Denise Schmidt Parish Secretary Karen Lutze Tuition Officer Linda Pfefferle-Director of Music Mary Anne Kostic-King-Coordinator of Religious Education Richard Strickland - Maintenance Supervisor Denise Calabrese Director of Development PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Adoration Committee Meets every 4th Monday at 7PM in the Parish Center (Rectory basement). Contact Peter Caruso at: adorationihm@gmail.com; Boy Scouts John Macoretta, Scoutmaster ( ); scouttroop474@yahoo.com Casserole Day for St. John s Hospice-last Wed. of the month Charismatic Prayer Group Meets Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm in the Parish Center. Gloria Domino ( ) Choir brings song and praise to God s house. Rehearsals Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Music Room in FSH. Linda Pfefferle ( ). Church & Chapel Cleaners parishioners who clean God s house weekly. Denise Schmidt ( ) Coordinator of Religious Education Mary Anne Kostic-King or mking@iheartmary.org C.Y.O. High School and Grade School meetings as announced. Deadline for Church Bulletin Articles No later than NOON on the Tuesday before the following Sunday s bulletin. Remember to check out our website for articles and events that may not make it into the bulletin. Denise Calabrese Evangelization Promote evangelization within the Parish. Chuck Fuges, , ctfuges@comcast.net Finance Committee helps manage parish resources Gardening Angels - helps to maintain the Church grounds. Rosemary Kurtz at rosemarykurtz@aol.com or Golden Age Club Meets the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays, in FSH at 11 A.M. President, Laura Kusniesz at Home & School Association Lynn Fahringer (President) homeandschool@iheartmary.org H.O.P.E. Program see schedule in the bulletin weekly. For more info call Rosemarie Oakes ( ) Knights of Columbus Cor-Mariae Council 4100 contact M ike Shiel Legion of Mary Prayer and action for Jesus through Mary. Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Call Wendi Wagoner or Frank Klusek Memorial Fund a lasting & spiritual remembrance of a loved one. Monthly Memorial Mass is celebrated for all enrolled in the Fund.. Parish Nurse Program Joanne Flemming ( ) & Mary Lou Dinda ( ). Pastoral Council advises Pastor on Parish matters. Parish Religious Ed. Program (formerly CCD) Grades 1 to 6 - Tues. evening 6:30-8:00pm - school year only. Pro-Life promotes the sanctity of life, at every stage, through love, prayer and supportive programs & activities. Ann Marie Beaver ( ). Safe Environment promotes the safety and welfare of our children. Scrip S& C Trish Campbell ( ) Supermarket Script - Susan Lojewski ( ) St. Vincent DePaul Society-assist people in need in the Roxborough area. To leave a confidential message or to find out more about SVDPS call Transition Network meets monthly in parish center to help unemployed and underemployed. www. Transition Network.webs.com Tuition Office contact Karen Lutze Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12 pm to 3pm or tuition@iheartmary.org