St. Thomas More Parish Bulletin October 8, 2017 Route 100 North of Route 23 South Coventry Township 2101 Pottstown Pike Pottstown, PA 19465 Rectory - 610-469-9304 www.stmsouthcoventry.com REV. EDWARD E. BRADY, Pastor REV. HUGH J. DOUGHERTY, Emeritus SATURDAY EVENING MASS: 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. WEDDINGS: Arrangements for marriage are to be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana instructions is mandatory. DAILY MASS: CONFESSIONS: 8:30 A.M. Saturday 4:30 to 5:15 P.M. BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, with due preparation of the parents. Parents should contact the rectory to schedule an appointment with the Priest.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 8, 2017 of the Week Monday, October 9 8:30 AM Sandy Farren Req.: Jack & Jane Werkley Tuesday, October 10 8:30 AM Marcella Vittaco Req.: Carol Duffy Wednesday, October 11 8:30 AM Special Intention Thursday, October 12 8:30 AM John R. Schwenk Req.: Gill Family Friday, October 13 8:30 AM Special Intention Saturday, October 14 8:30 AM Special Intention 5:30 PM People of the Parish Sunday, October 15 8:00 AM John Vincent Colona 10:30 AM Nicholas Vassallo Next Week s Scripture- 28th Sun. in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a Second Reading Philip 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Monday, October 9 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday, October 10 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Movie/Book Club 11:00 AM Manatawny Manor Mass 6:00 PM Youth Rehearsal 7:00 PM CCD 7:00 PM Guitar Practice Wednesday, October 11 7:00 PM Adult Thursday, October 12 7:00 PM Movie/Book Club Saturday, October 14 8:30 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass Sunday, October 15 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass Mission Sunday If you need Assistance: The Rectory Offices are temporarily in the School Building. We can be reached at the office phone number 610-469-9304 between 9:00AM 4:00 PM. 1
Calling all young singers! If you enjoy singing, then I encourage you to join the Youth. October 8 October 9 October 10 October 10 October 10 October 12 October 13 October 18 October 21/22 Knights of Columbus Breakfast Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Book/Movie Club Manatawny Manor Mass Youth Group Book/Movie Club Fatima Gardens of Potts Prayer Grp. Ladies Bake Sale Manatawny Manor Ministry Each Tuesday at 11:00 Am our Eucharistic Ministers give of their time for our Manatawny Manor Ministry. Come and see how rewarding it is to bring Communion and prayer to the people at Manatawny Manor. We will celebrate Mass Tuesday, October 10 th all are welcome to attend. Sharon Otto, DRE Office Phone: 610-469-9302 Email: stmoreccd@comcast.net CCD Re-Enrollment is Open Forms are available in the Religious Education Wing vestibule. Please contact Sharon Otto if you have need further assistance. KOC Parish Breakfast This Sunday in the Social Hall After the 8:00 and 10:30 am masses No advanced tickets required Proceeds will be used to support our CCD Ministry The Youth would love to have all students from 1st grade and up. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 6:00-6:45 pm. If there are any questions or concerns about youth choir please contact the choir director Amanda Ficca at stmyouthchoir@gmail.com. Fatima 100th Anniversary Please join us on Friday, October 13, 2017, at 8:00 a,m, for the recitation of the rosary and Fatima prayers in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 6th and last apparition of Our Lady to the shepard children at Fatima. October 2017 Outreach On October 14 and 15 St. Thomas More Outreach will collect Saleable / Useable Clothing and Household Items (not torn, stained, nor damaged; nothing outdated; working flat screen monitors/tvs only). We will collect for Liberty Ministries in our Church parking lot manned by our Knights of Columbus. Please bring your donations: 12 Noon-5:30pm Saturday October 14, 2017 8:00am-1:00pm Sunday October 15, 2017 STM YOUTH GROUP STM Youth Group is Baking cookies! Tuesday, October 10, 7:00-8:00. All 7 th -12 th Graders are welcome! Come bake cookies for Gabriel s Kitchen (a soup kitchen in Phoenixville). You might even get to sample some of the cookies! Help us plan for the rest of the year! We will be meeting about two Tuesdays a month, 7-8pm. For more information, contact Greg Martin, gpmartin226@yahoo.com, 484-942-3200 2
BOOK/MOVIE CLUB Parishioners are welcome to join the St. Thomas More Book and Movie Club, in the social hall, on Tuesday, October 10 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass or on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. to watch the movie, "The Giver" starring Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges. Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale Life is Short, Eat Dessert First! October 21/22 after all in the Social Hall CHESTER COUNTY'S 21ST 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN SEPTEMBER 27TH TO NOVEMBER 5TH 8 S. WAYNE ST., CHESTER COUNTY St Thomas More's vigil days from 8 AM to 8 PM October 7th October 31st Sign-up sheets for your hours are in the Narthex Larry Moran is the contact person. If you need information call 610-913-7008. We cannot simultaneously commit ourselves to human rights and progress while eliminating or marginalizing the weakest among us. Nor can we practice the Gospel of Life only as a private piety. American Catholics must live it vigorously and publicly, as a matter of national leadership and witness, or we will not live at all. Gardens of Pottstown Nursing Home A Prayer Service for Residents of the Gardens of Pottstown in South Coventry Twp. On the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning at 1:30 pm the Rosary is recited. November 1 st is the next Prayer Service date. Attention All Parishioners: To keep our Data Base current it is extremely important for you to call the rectory at 610-469- 9304 if you move or change your telephone number, drop your landline, change an e-mail address, have a baby, etc. The office hours are Monday Thursday 8AM 4 PM. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Come & See When: October 27, 2017 Where: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 100 East Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA A perfect opportunity for men who are considering a vocation to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibilities of their own call to the priesthood. On Saturday you will join seminarians for the Archdiocese Pilgrimage to Washington DC. Transportation is provided. This weekend also includes reflections on the priesthood, vocation stories, Liturgy of the hours, Mass and Eucharist. Meals and lodging are included. Contact Charlie Palladino - 610-310-2303 or cfpall@comcast.net for information. Archdiocese of Philadelphia Victim Assistance Coordinators For Sexually Abused Minors 215-587-3880 The Archdiocese of Philadelphia provides comprehensive assistance to anyone who as a minor was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, teacher, employee, or representative of the Archdiocese. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to contact the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. When making contact you can expect confidential consultation with an Assistance Coordinator. The Archdiocese utilizes social workers to provide this confidential service. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to assisting you in the pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. We will celebrate Mass, Wednesday, October 18 th at 1:30 PM all are welcome. 3
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 2017 1 Respect Life Sunday 2 7:30 PM KOC Meeting 3 6:00 PM Youth 7:00 PM Parent Conf. Meeting 4 1:30 Pm Gardens of Potts. Pry. Service 5 7:00 Pm Cantor Rehearsal 6 7 8:00 AM Rosary 40 Days 8 KOC Parish Breakfast 9 7:00 PM Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 10 9:00 AM Book/Movie Club 11:00 Am Manatawny Manor Mass 6:00 PM Youth 11 12 7:00 PM Book/Movie Club 13 14 15 16 17 6:00 PM Youth 18 1:30 Pm Gardens of Potts. Mass 19 20 21 Ladies Bake Sale 22 23 24 6:00 PM Youth 25 26 27 28 Ladies Bake Sale 29 30 31 40 Days
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