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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 Nov. 15, 2015 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Rev. Raymond W. Smart, retired; resident Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Mark J.

Faust, Director of Music Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center Diane Cunningham, Adm.

1 Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA Nov. 15, 2015 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 Diane Cunningham, Adm. Assistant CFLC Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister Sister Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T., Parish Outreach Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory Youth Ministry Religious Education/PREP Catholic Family Life Center Parish Hall Parish Outreach Neri Center 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: spnym@comcast.net 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, 9:30, 11:00 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 or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT anytime. BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule 2 nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 11 AM Mass 3 rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 12:30 PM 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 1 st Monday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Rectory meeting room. 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 Nov. 22 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Dawn Ellis Pat Kennedy Bob Ellis Priest Deacon Claire Holcombe Marci Jaman 7:30 am - Jo Ellen Carr J. Gilmore Ray Carr T. Gilmore Priest Deacon Charles Doherty Judith Doherty 9:30 am - Keith Greczek Judy Horvath Stephanie Greczek Matt Horvath Priest Deacon Christine Adelsberger Steve Adelsberger 11:00 am - Sharon Shaak D. McCausland Amanda Charlton Priest Deacon Kevin Charlton Maryanne Charlton Doug DiTondo Linda DiTondo Lisa Edleman Mike Edleman LaRue Emmell Madeleine Gehringer THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME November 15, 2015 Monday, November 16, Saint Margaret of Scotland Saint Gertrude 5:00 pm - Jenny Hurys, (Ed Hurys) Tuesday, November 17, St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:00 am - For all those enrolled in the Memorial Society Wednesday, November 18, The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter & Paul, Saint Rose Phillipine 8:00 am - Eleanor Smart, (Jenny Josko) Thursday, November 19 8:00 am - Bradley, Craig & Kane Families, (Tony & Joan Pongia) Friday - November 20 8:00 am - Anna Bogdon, (Ellen & John Harring) Saturday, November 21, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am - Betty Mikanowicz, (Theresa Thayer) 5:00 pm - For the names on the Altar Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, :30 am - For all living and deceased Parishioners. 9:30 am - Andreas Nicolaou, (Benner family) 11:00 am - Mary Ann Snyder-Stoudt, (Ann Snyder) 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: "Becky", Marge Lammers, & Kathleen Terranera. For those who have died, and in particular for John Kline, grant them eternal rest and peace. NOVEMBER 2015: THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday - November 15 Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 am Mass Little Church 9:30 am Parish Hall Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall Youth Ministry 5:30 pm Parish Hall SPN Quilting Boy Scouts Monday November 16 1:30 pm Parish Hall Tuesday November 17 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday November 18 PREP/Religious Education 6:30 pm CFLC Thursday - November 19 Bible Study 7:00 pm Neri Center Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall RCIA 7:00 pm Rectory Bible Study Frontier Girls SPN Quilting Friday November 20 9:00 am Neri Center 6:30 pm Parish Hall 1:00 pm Parish Hall Saturday November 21 NO Charismatic Prayer Group Sunday - November 22 Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 am Mass Little Church 9:30 am Parish Hall Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall 059-St. Philip Neri, page 2

3 UPCOMING MEETINGS Holy Rosary Hour - Monday, November 23-1:00 pm - Chapel SPN Quilting - Monday, November 23-1:30 pm - Parish Hall Boy Scouts - Tuesday, November 24-7:00 pm - Parish Hall NO PREP/Religious Education - Wednesday, November 25 Thanksgiving Ministerium Service - Wednesday, November 25-7:00 pm - SPN Church Thanksgiving Day Mass - Thursday, November 26-9:00 am in Church NO Men's Basketball - Thursday, November 26 NO RCIA - Thursday, November 26 Rectory Offices closed - Thursday, November 26 NO Frontier Girls - Friday, November 27 Rectory Offices closed - Friday, November 27 SPN Quilting - Friday, November 27-1:00 pm - Parish Hall Charismatic Prayer Group - Saturday, November 28-10:00 am - Chapel NO Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday, November 29 Advent Presentation - Sunday, November 29-2:00 pm in SPN Church...Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS from DeSales University will be the Presenter NO Little Church - Sunday, November 29 Men's Basketball - Sunday, November 29-8:00 pm - Parish Hall PARISH NEWS Saint Philip Neri Parish Council Members-at- Large welcome any questions or comments you may have. Names/ addresses: Tony Bauer: ajbauer337@gmail.com Matthew Fuhs: Dave Klauder: Marlene Leidy: Ed Tryon: matthew.fuhs@comcast.net stickman@enter.net marleneleidy@comcast.net greeneng2001@yahoo.com Theresa Walker: cheg1978@comcast.net SCRIP SELLERS NEEDED We need SCRIP Sellers to sell SCRIP before and after all weekend Masses. If you are interested, please call the rectory office as soon as possible. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS November 9, 2014 November 8, 2015 Envelopes: $ 5, $ 6, Online: 1, , Loose: Children: Total: $ 7, $ 9, Special Second Collections: November 2015 For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following second collections are: All Saints; Sharing Our Blessings 100th Anniversary. ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving. Online giving is a secure and personalized way to give to the parish. It also can stand on its own as a means of a donation or can be used in conjunction with your offering envelopes. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. ( Give a St. Philip Neri Building Memorial 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 Lillian Dirsa; requested by: Jack & Christine Gibble and Bruce & Jean Gerhart. In memory of Lester Kemp; requested by: Barbara Heist; Claudia & Herbert Hatzel. We also have "Living" Memorials for those special occasions in life. CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS Listed below are the meeting dates for November and December: November 28 at 10:00 am December 12 at 10:00 am NO Meetings on: November 21 & December St. Philip Neri, page 3

4 MINISTERS FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES If you would like to exercise your ministry as a Youth Server, Lector or Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion at one of our Christmas Masses, please contact Deacon Mike Franks at deaconmikefranks@verizon.net Christmas Mass times are: 5:00 PM; 8:00 PM Christmas Eve; Midnight; 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Christmas Day. Community Thanksgiving Service St. Philip Neri Church 1325 Klinerd Road Pennsburg, PA Wednesday November 25 7:00 pm A Reception will follow immediately after the Service in the Parish Hall. PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE DORCAS: All of us have probably heard the phrase, "time flies". I agree with the phrase! And so, if any parishioner or parish family is in need of assistance for CHRISTMAS, please call the Parish Outreach Office at: on or before December 1. Thank you for your cooperation. QUESTION...Do you live alone? Would you like someone from our Parish Family to stop in and visit you? We have a wonderful group of people called Friendly Visitors who care about you. If you would like someone to drop in and visit, or if you know someone who may benefit from a Friendly Visitor, please call Sister Patricia Kelly at: OR Mrs. LaRue Emmell at: CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER Sunday - November 29 will be the Advent Program in Church. "The End is Near...Again!" by Fr. Thomas Dailey, O.S.F.S. of DeSales University. This talk will focus on a consideration of the end of the world, our life as the first focus of Advent. It will explore themes from the Book of Revelation and the value necessity of considering this there for our lives today. This program will be held in St. Philip Neri Church. Please make your reservations now. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 5. We will be leaving the Neri Center at 2:00 PM for the 5:00 PM Show and traveling to Lyndhurst, NJ. Cost includes: transportation, admission, dinner, gratuity and taxes. We will be returning to the Catholic Family Life Center after the Show. Cost...Adults $56...Children 12 years of age & under $45. We need to make these arrangements soon and any additions will only be allowed if there is space available at the Show. Call the CFLC Office: to reserve a spot. Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe (sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry) You are invited to join us on a 6 Day Pilgrimage (May 16-21, 2016) to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico. Five more people are needed to sign up by November 30 for this Pilgrimage to happen. Cost of $1,695 includes: Airfare from Philadelphia 5 nights of lodging at Casa Blanca Hotel many sites will be visited on this Pilgrimage Daily Mass at different locations 2 meals/day (breakfast & dinner) All ground transportation, fees & gratuities A $300 deposit is due November 30. For more information there are brochures at the SCRIP table, rectory office or call Mark: Videos about the Shrine and the Tilma: St. Philip Neri, page 4

SPN Youth Group Advent Calendar Sale After masses 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 A Family Tradition: Advent means the coming, and refers to the four-week season of preparation for the birth of Jesus on

5 SPN Youth Group Advent Calendar Sale After masses 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 A Family Tradition: Advent means the coming, and refers to the four-week season of preparation for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day and the anticipation of His coming again. Advent begins the Sunday nearest November 30th and continues until December 24th. The Advent calendar, which originated in 19th Century Europe, has 24 numbered flaps concealing a biblical scene and verse about the coming of the Messiah. Children especially enjoy opening a new door each day as Christmas draws near and we approach once again the Nativity of the Lord. St. Philip Neri Church Hoagie Sale Tuesday, December 1 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cheese, Ham, Italian or $5 ea. call Rita: or Pat: Place orders by November 23rd Pickup in Parish Hall PARISH BREAKFAST On Sunday, November 8, our parish Breakfast was held in our Parish Hall. We also held a 50/50 Drawing. The winner of the 50/50 was Aron Danielson. The winners to receive a free Breakfast were: Jack Gilmore & Deb Tulone. Our next Breakfast is Sunday, December 13. Save the date! AREA PARISH NEWS $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00 limited quantities while supplies last! Thank you for supporting our Youth Group! Thanksgiving Donations needed for: CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES Donations are needed for Thanksgiving. Catholic Social Services will be providing Thanksgiving dinners for 300 needy families in Montgomery County. We are in need of frozen turkeys and all the trimmings needed to provide dinner for a family. We cannot accept the coupon for a free turkey - we ask that you redeem the coupon and donate the turkey. Donations of grocery store gift cards will be accepted. You may drop off donations to the CSS Office located at: 353 E. Johnson Hwy; Norristown on the following dates: November 16 thru November 20 between 9:00 AM and 4PM; Sunday, November 22 from 10AM to 2PM OR by appointment by calling CSS at: ask for Patrick Walsh or any staff person. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church CYO Dances: The CYO of BTC will be sponsoring four (4) dances this school year on the following dates: January 30, 2016 March 5, 2016 & May 7, 2016 ALL Sixth, Seventh & Eighth grade students in the parish are invited. The dances are from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM; tickets must be purchased online by going to CYO Dance Registration on the BTC website. The cost for each ticket is $ if you purchase tickets for all four dances, the cost is $ Questions? Call Lynn Earl: or lynnearl@comcast.net. SAINT MARY SCHOOL NEWS Student of the Month October HONESTY Congratulations to Student of the Month recipients who are also St. Philip Neri parishioners! Logan Kulp & Cameron Schuler were honored at St. Mary's First Friday Mass. 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, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Proceed with caution In a bygone era you might hear religion teachers tell their students that every sin we commit is another nail in Jesus side. Although today we might phrase things differently, in truth, Christians believe that Jesus suffers for our sins, and our failures to act with love have consequences far beyond our human understanding for which we will be held accountable. That is why scripture tells us to stay alert, and Christian philosophers advise caution. As French philosopher Blaise Pascal says in Pensées: In each action we must look beyond the action at our past, present, and future state, and at others whom it affects, and see the relations of all those things. TODAY S READINGS: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32 (158). As to the exact day and hour, no one knows it... MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 doing these things, she made her country a better place and its rulers better people. TODAY S READINGS: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Luke 18:35-43 (497). Jesus told him, Have sight; your faith has saved you. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 FEAST OF ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS Picture this! If you described your life of Christian service using images, what would they be? For Saint Elizabeth, the images of bread and roses are often used. Where did those come from? Elizabeth was born in 1207 into a royal family of wealth. She undertook many works to help people who suffered hunger, cold, and illness. So great were her works that some questioned how they were possible. There were rumors of theft from the royal resources. Once, as she was taking bread hidden under her cloak to feed the hungry, noblemen stopped her, demanding to know what she was hiding. But what they saw was not bread but roses! TODAY S READINGS: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Luke 19:1-10 (498). So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. FEAST OF MARGARET OF SCOTLAND Positive peer pressure One of the best ways to teach kids how to behave is simply to model good behavior yourself. Although maybe not to the same degree, adults can be similarly influenced for the better. That s what Saint Margaret of Scotland did. She was a granddaughter, niece, wife, and mother to kings, but had no real political power herself. She prayed diligently, served the poor daily, raised eight children with Christian values (one of them became a saint), and basically lived a virtuous life. By WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FEAST OF ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN Fidelity in little things Many folks find an inner hero in critical times that evaporates in daily affairs. Our habits are pitted with endless failures in generosity and welcome, gentle speech and simple kindness. Philippine Duchesne traveled from France in hopes of living the life of a courageous missionary. Instead she spent her years on a series of small and failing schools, dealing with trying bishops, traitorous spiritual directors, and rebellious sisters. This 059-St. Philip Neri, page 6

7 disappointing life of sandpaper polished her to the brilliance of sainthood. Be a hero in tiny tasks. TODAY S READINGS: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Luke 19:11-28 (499) or for the Memorial of the Dedication, Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Matthew 14:22-33 (679). Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Ask for direction The journal Christianity Today says, Spiritual direction is a voluntary relationship between a person who seeks to grow in the Christian life and a director. It has been defined as the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine and to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality. Those in religious life and ministry are encouraged to have spiritual direction, but it is not just for professionals. All of us have a spirituality of life, but sometimes we lose sight of our priorities. Spiritual Directors International (sdiworld.org) offers resources and a listing of spiritual directors by geographic area. Perhaps it is time to stop for directions! TODAY S READINGS: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Luke 19:41-44 (500). As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it. darkness, and to touch there what you would rather leave untouched. God is waiting to enter into the heart of your being. Dare to reach out and be touched. TODAY S READINGS: 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; Luke 19:45-48 (501). My house shall be a house of prayer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Move beyond the temple walls According to legend, Anne and Joachim presented their daughter Mary, age 3, to temple authorities as a fulfilment of the promises made before Mary s having been born without sin, which we know as the Immaculate Conception. Blessed among women, Mary grew in age, wisdom, and grace throughout her life. The feast of her presentation marks a distinctive moment in her young life, a moment of sanctification. Given to God, she would go on to become a temple even greater than the one in which she was blessed. From her would come forth Christ. Today, we celebrate her sanctity and strive to be temples of the Holy Spirit ourselves. TODAY S READINGS: 1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Luke 20:27-40 (502). He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Reach out Sometimes the greatest transformation comes when you can open yourself up to another. That presence is at the heart of prayer. Praying is no easy matter, Henri Nouwen wrote. It demands a relationship in which you allow someone other than yourself to enter into the very center of your person, to see there what you would rather leave in 059-St. Philip Neri, page 7

SPN SENIOR CLUB MARK YOUR CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PARISH HALL - 11:30 AM Guest Speaker: Christopher Meinzer, Attorney and Counselor at Law Attorney Meinzer will present information

8 SPN SENIOR CLUB MARK YOUR CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PARISH HALL - 11:30 AM Guest Speaker: Christopher Meinzer, Attorney and Counselor at Law Attorney Meinzer will present information regarding Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills Come and enjoy a catered lunch and have fun with friends. A reservation is requested. Call Rita Latshaw at jwalther50@yahoo.com OR sign the reservation sheet in the vestibule of the church cost of lunch is $ 3.00 per person 059-St. Philip Neri, page 1

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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA March 13, 2016

Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 March 13, 2016 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Rev. Raymond W. Smart, retired; resident Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Business Manager