Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 22, 2018

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1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA April 22, 2018 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus 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 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg Hours: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Address: Website Address: Religious Education Office Summer 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: 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 Monday s at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 s: Communion Service: 8:00 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM 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, be baptized and Receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, 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.

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 April 29 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors Confirmation Mass 5:00 pm Judy Horvath M. Horvath Deacon Bishop Priest Deacon Deacon Linda Benko John Burke Marci Jaman Bob Schwind Sharon Shaak Alice Swift 7:30 am Jo Ellen Carr C. Mullaney Ray Carr E. Quatrani Priest Deacon Charles Doherty Judith Doherty 10:00 am Marlene Leidy M. Gehringer Christine Kemp M. Souder Priest Deacon Ken Mayer Marilynn Mayer Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 Monday, April 23, Saint George 9:00 AM 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, April 24, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:00 AM Pat Meinzer, (Mike & Linda Franks) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, April 25, Saint Mark, Evangelist 8:00 AM Dorothy S. & William Peters, (Bob & Marianne Peters) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, April 26 8:00 AM Edward Lampart, (SPN Catholic Family Life Cener) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Friday, April 27 8:00 AM Stella Swierzewski, (Tom & Cindy Dallas) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, April 28, Saint Peter Chanel 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 PM For the Confirmation Class of 2018 Confirmation at the 5PM Mass Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, :30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 10:00 AM Joe Cias, (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: George Barnett, Alexa Boyd, Kai Boyd, Warren Buddy Bradley, Bart Keegan, Bill Lee & Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for Jason Boyd & Marie Mancini, grant them eternal rest and peace. PARISH NEWS SAINT PHILIP NERI AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: ajbauer337@gmail.com Ray Carr: bigdaddy2530@gmail.com Kevin Charlton: mpcharlton@comcast.net Matthew Fuhs: matthew.fuhs@comcast.net Karen Katrinak: karenkat1@verizon.net Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net HOUSE BLESSINGS House Blessings can be arranged by calling or ing Shirley Misiak at the rectory - Monday Friday: ofcmgr@spnparish.org. The request will then be recorded and then forwarded to one of the Deacons who will follow up with a phone call to schedule a visit.

3 SUNDAY COLLECTIONS April 23, 2017 April 15, 2018 Envelopes: $ 4, $ 4, Online: 2, , Loose: Children: Total: $7, $ 7, SPECIAL SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: April 2018 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an on-line giver, the following special collections are: Mother s Day & 100 th 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. In memory of Elva Bolognese; requested by: Arlene Andrews. In memory of Sofie Broenner; requested by: Zenta Eisenmann and family. In memory of Anna Hoffman; requested by: Richard & Marilyn Husted. CAR SHOW 2018 The next meeting is Tuesday May 8 th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Will be holding a Socks and Underwear Drive on the weekend of May 5 th /6 th. We are looking for new white crew socks and men s underwear. Place your donations in the bins that will be at all the doors in Church. The Respect Life Ministry will repackage them into separate bags, and will distribute them to the Homeless in Philadelphia. Matthew s Gospel: when you saw Me naked, you clothed me. This is a great opportunity to fulfill one of the Corporal acts of Mercy. Items needed are: New white athletic/crew socks for men size 10 New Men s white T-shirts size Large New Men s white briefs size Large Thank you and God bless you from the Respect Life Ministry on behalf of the Homeless. For more information, call or Mark Nunan: or marknunan@dejazzd.com. PARISH OUTREACH: Bereavement Sessions Beginning Thursday April 26 th through June 7 th, from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM for six (6) weeks, Carol Bradley will hold the Bereavement Sessions for those who have lost loved ones. You must register by Monday, April 23 rd. To register, Joan Lampart at: Parishoutreach@spnparish.org or Shirley at the rectory office at: ofcmgr@spnparish.org. with your name, address and phone number. SPN SENIOR CLUB CALENDAR 2018 April 25: Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Stephen Eiss on Aging Eyes May 23: Luncheon Mother s & Father s Day Celebration June 27: Lunch Maintaining Physical Balance David Brewer July 10: Bus Trip to Atlantic City Casino July 25: Senior Club Luncheon Life Long Learning Eliza Mann August 20: Bus Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Nun sense August 22: Luncheon Speaker: Kevin Crilley Green Lane Park: Then and Now September 26: Luncheon Navigating the Government Systems for Senior Services October 11: Bus trip to Penn s Peak: An afternoon with Dolly & Kenny October 24: Luncheon/Halloween Party November 14: *Luncheon: Honoring our Veterans Missing Man November 30: Bus Trip to American Music Theatre: The First Noel December 19: *Luncheon: St. Mary s School/Children s Choir

4 SPN SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIP Tuesday July 10: Resorts Casino Group Package: $25 FREE Slot play p/person 9:00 AM depart SPN 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Resorts Casino 7:00 PM return to SPN Cost per person: $30 due on or before June 10 Cost includes: Deluxe Motor coach transportation and Resorts Slot Play. Cost does not include gratuity for Driver. To reserve a seat: Contact Gerri or to: gerriha@comcast.net or: Gail: Nominations for Members at Large Positions The Parish Council of SPN is now accepting nominations for Members at Large positions. They may be put in the collection basket to the attention of Pete Frank or Ed Tryon by Sunday May 6 th. KOC COME-N-GO BINGO SPN PARISH HALL FREE ADMISSION Saturday May 19, 2018 Doors open at 6:00 PM Games begin at 6:30 PM Cost:.25/game 50/50 cash pots and special bonus and 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! SPN CHURCH HOAGIE SALE Tuesday June 5 CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY 12:00 NOON 6:00 PM Orders are to be placed by May 29 th Call Rita: Nominations for Members at Large Positions The Parish Council of SPN is now accepting nominations for Members at Large positions. They may be put in the collection basket to the attention of Pete Frank or Ed Tryon by Sunday May 6 th. St. Philip Neri Church All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast! Mother s Day: Sunday, May 13: 7AM - 12PM The first 200 Mothers will receive a plant. 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 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. Registration is required for ALL Programs! CFLC month of April: non-perishable donations request for Mother of Mercy House, Philadelphia. The SPN CFLC is supporting the Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia, a charitable organization that works to enhance the presence of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhoods. For the month of April, we are requesting the following non-perishable items: Pasta and sauce Cold cereal Peanut butter and jelly These items can be dropped off when you arrive for evening programs, or during the day Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 am 3:30 pm at the CFLC, 26 East 6 th Street, East Greenville, PA

5 RETRO NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - Alfred Hitchcock s 1953 I Confess was a huge success! Congratulations to our movie ticket winners and participants in our trivia quizzes. The 1950s best dressed award went to Cheryl and Dave Klauder! Thank you to everyone who attended! UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesdays 1-2 pm/thursdays am Walking Club Challenge! Newcomers welcome! This group begins at the CFLC and walks around the block, increasing the distance as the group progresses. Cost: Free DATE CORRECTION: Tuesday, April 24 (not 4/27!) Purgatory The Final Purification Deacon Pat Kennedy will explore the different theological dimensions and teachings of the Church on Purgatory 7:00 pm 8:00 pm CFLC. Cost: Free PROGRAM RESCHEDULED: Saturday, April 28 (formerly 4/7) Perkiomen Railroad Historical Walking Tour 1 2:30 pm - Meet at Harmon Road Trailhead Post of Perkiomen Trail, Harleysville This narrative tour is along a section of the former Perkiomen Railroad, now part of the Perkiomen Trail, that helped form the Upper Perkiomen Valley. You ll hear about the general history and see remnants of the former railroad along the way! Cost: Free MOVIE RESCHEDULED: Monday, May 14 (formerly 2/16): Hidden Figures The untold story of three brilliant African-American women at NASA who were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit that turned around the infamous Twentieth Century Space Race! 7:00 pm - Neri Center. Cost: Free NEW MOVIE ADDITION Wednesday, May 2 The Hunley: Desperate to break the stranglehold of the Civil War North s coastal blockade, the South built a hand-powered submarine - CSS Hunley. The iron ship is engineered from a large steam boiler, and the crew consists of nine volunteers, men destined to change the world forever in a submersible ship that was the first combat vessel of its kind and the last hope of the Confederacy. 7:00 pm Neri Center. Cost: Free JOYFUL HEART LOUNGE AND LIBRARY All DVD Blu-Ray movies previously shown on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons are available to rent out for free! Also check out our periodicals and magazines; e.g., Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Digest, Good News, Reminisce, America, and Town & Country! Hours are Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:30 am 2:00 pm and Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Wedding Anniversary Mass Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, April 28 th at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul at the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., presiding. This mass is to pray for and with all married couples who are newlyweds or who have been married 25 years or more or 50 years and more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration required. AREA SCHOOL NEWS Thomas Heibeck took the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and met requirements to enter the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 1.6 million have taken these tests across the nation. He was then named a National Merit Scholar. As a Junior at P.J.P. High School, Thomas is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities. These include National Honor Society in which he is the current historian, student ambassadors, concert band, Rhapsodies, the spring musical, Quiz Bowl and Mathletes. Besides these, he is a Boy Scout and an active member of his parish, Saint Philip Neri in Pennsburg and his community. Before P.J.P., he attended SPN Elementary School from Kindergarten through 5 th grade and Saint Mary School from 6 th 8 th grade. Congratulations to Thomas! AREA NEWS You Are Made New: A Retreat for Women We invite you to join us as we encounter Jesus in a personal, powerful way through praise and worship music, inspiring speakers, healing prayer, personal coaching and reflection, and a time of adoration. The mission of this retreat is to unleash the power of God, through the Holy Spirit, and invite Him to change our hearts and transform our lives! You will leave with tools to help you continue the transformation back home. April 27-28, 2018 at Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, PA Presenters: Father Stephen DeLacy, Megan Mastrioanni of Anthem Philly, De Yarrison, CPCC, Mark Griswold, Worship Leader; Visit the website: or call De Yarrison at

6 MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM will be directing an Evening of Reflection on Thursday, May 3 rd at Malvern Retreat House. The theme is: Forgiveness, the Best Revenge. Register by calling or online at Fr. Matt Guckin will be directing a 24-hour Young Adult Retreat, ages 18 to 35 yrs., May Megan Mastroianni, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Young Evangelization will be the featured speaker. Prayer and Praise under the Stars, Holy Hour, Reconciliation, outside firepit and uplifting music. Our Continual Conversion to Christ is the theme. Register early at or online at Fr. Larry Richards, international author, evangelist, TV and Radio Host will be directing a 24-hour retreat for men on June 8-9 entitled, Be A Man. This is the first time he has preached at Malvern Retreat House and we invite all men, of all ages to attend this dynamic, life-changing retreat. Register early at or online at FOUR HAND PIANO RECITAL Robert Snyder & Galen Deibler Sunday April 29 th at 3:00 PM Saint Mark s Lutheran Church 81 N. Main Street Pennsburg FREE performance light refreshments COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS Seeking understanding amidst disagreement A COMMUNITY EVENT! We invite you to join others in strengthening the human fabric of our community through conversation. You will be invited to share your experience! This Event s topic: GUNS IN OUR SCHOOLS Safety, security, rights & responsibilities The Center at Open Link 527 Jefferson Street - East Greenville Monday April 30 th : 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. Sunday, Apr 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER; GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Your turn to serve Wise. Brave. Humble. Seekers of the common good above personal ambition. The world can t get enough good leaders, and the best way to acquire the leaders we need in every aspect of modern life is for all of us to strive to be leaders, right where we are. On this 55th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the church particularly seeks leaders in ordained ministry, religious life, societies of apostolic life, secular institutes of service, and for the missions. Take a chance. Ask the question. How can you best put your gifts at the disposal of God s purposes? TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 (50). A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Monday, Apr 23, 2018 MEMORIAL OF GEORGE, MARTYR Ready to don your armor? Old maps would indicate the end of the known world with the phrase, There be dragons here. It was a way of saying, It s probably not a good idea to go there. In a legend of Saint George, he did not shy away from doing battle with a dragon. In the only story of a canonized saint fighting such a creature, he not only killed this menacing animal that an army could not slay but also saved a princess, preached to the grateful people, distributed his reward money to the poor, and went on his way. Not a bad day s work. What dragons of the unknown of ignorance and the fear that accompanies it can you slay? What good word or gift can you pass along as you go your way? TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10 (279). Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. R.S.V.P. encouraged but not required ( )

7 Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018 MEMORIAL OF FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN, PRIEST, MARTYR Born again to the same job Lawyers are traditionally the butt of jokes for their ability to take any side of an argument. But many put their skills to use in the cause of justice. Saint Fidelis (d. 1622), nicknamed the Poor Man s Lawyer, decided to speak out only for the sake of the gospel. He joined the Capuchins and persuaded many through his preaching, his kindness as a confessor, and his devotion to the sick. Consider how your words and actions today have the power to testify for or against the gospel you believe. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30 (280). My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018 FEAST OF MARK, EVANGELIST Worth another read Written about 40 years after Christ s Resurrection, the Gospel of Mark is our closest and freshest gospel on the events of Jesus life. Like any great reporter, the evangelist does not insinuate himself into the story, which leaves us uncertain as to who he was. He could be the John Mark who was a cousin of Barnabas and associate of Paul, the Mark who is a later assistant to Peter, or both. One thing we do know is that he heeded Jesus commission to proclaim the Good News to all the world. Generations of believers have heard or read Mark s story. Even if you ve read it a hundred times, Mark s gospel is worth another read. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20 (555). Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News! Thursday, Apr 26, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY Wash up for supper In the ancient world, when sandals were common footwear, foot-washing was an act of hospitality offered by a host when guests arrived at a house. Typically guests washed their own feet or a servant washed them, but a host wishing to show great respect for guests might do the washing him- or herself. Jesus sends us a clear signal by washing his disciples feet at the Last Supper. If we are willing to serve others with the same spirit of humility and hospitality, there will be a place at the eternal banquet for us as well. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20 (282). When Jesus had washed the disciples feet, he said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master. Friday, Apr 27, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY Find your own path Modern gurus abound on talk shows and blogs, full of advice about how you should live your life. Some of their suggestions may be helpful; the best ones are borrowed from folk wisdom, good psychology, or even scripture, once or twice removed. Jesus has already issued the invitation to illuminate your path by following his way. Saint Anthony Claret ( ) underscored this invitation with a telling directive: Choose now what you would wish to have chosen at life s end. At every fork in the road, keep this suggestion in mind. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6 (283). Jesus said to him, I am the way and the truth and the life. Saturday, Apr 28, 2018 MEMORIAL OF PETER CHANEL, PRIEST, MARTYR Let God work in God s ways Saint Peter Chanel was martyred in 1841 at the age of 38 on the island of Futuna in Oceania. He anticipated such an end to his life, hoping that it would bring about the conversion of the island s inhabitants to Christianity. It did. And while some may have initially converted due to fear of reprisal by the French for killing their missionary, this also shows how God works in mysterious ways, ways most of us cannot expect. Peter expected God to work his wonders. How often do you let go and let God take control? Indulge in some great expectations today. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14 (284). Whatever you ask in my name, I will do.

8 SPN SENIOR CLUB LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY - APRIL 25, :30 AM - PARISH HALL Our speaker will be Dr. Steven Eiss on: AGING EYES Reservations are a must: Call Rita Latshaw at: Reservation deadline is April 20, 2018 Suggested lunch offering is $5.00 pp REMINDER: Bring all your loose change for the Christmas Coin Jar.

9 #ProtestPP National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood Saturday, April 28 Third annual gathering outside Planned Parenthoods locations from coast to coast to send the message that we don t need Planned Parenthood! Philadelphia West Chester 12th & Locust Sts. 8 S. Wayne St. 9 to 10 AM 11AM to 2 PM Sponsored locally by: 88 Pennsylvania Avenue Oreland PA Prolifeunion.org

10 Sunday May 6, 2018 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!!