May 29, 2016 CHURCH 50 L R, P, P 19301 P 610.64 4.165 5 F 610. 64 4.1928 SCHOOL 6 G R, P, P 19301 P : 610.64 4.1670 F : 610. 64 4.0201 M K H, P T M H B A B O C MASS & WORSHIP SCHEDULE S V : 5 :30 PM S M : 7 :30, 9, 11 AM ; 1:30 PM Spanish; 6PM Youth Mass M -F : 6:30AM & 8 AM ; Saturday 8 AM R : Saturday 4-5 PM; Thursday 7-8 PM or by Appointment A B S : Thursday 8:30 AM 8 PM ; Saturday 4-5 PM CLERGY R. M J. L, O.P., P R. C W. B, O.P., P V D J P. L Today we celebrate the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Each of the readings includes a blessing and a sharing of food. They remind us of the central place of meals in our lives. Each meal brings to mind other meals: the sharing of cookies and milk, pizza and beer, loaves and fishes, bread and wine. When we prepare a meal for our family, our friends, even strangers, we always put something of ourselves into the preparation and the meal itself. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us of what God put into the preparation for this meal that we celebrate today. We share this sacred meal and are transformed as we remember the death of Jesus and the sacrifice that nurtures our faith, sustains our lives, and supports our work T M O A M In Genesis, it is an intimate gathering. Melchizedek, both a king and a priest, blesses Abram, a man chosen by God, using the simple food and drink of ordinary meals. Abram's response is to offer God a part, ten percent, of everything he has. In Corinthians, Paul remembers the gathering of friends and family, the blessing of bread and wine at the meal the night before Jesus died. Jesus gave, not just part of everything he had, but all he was: his Body and Blood. In Luke, the meal is large, unplanned, and most there are strangers. Jesus' response is simple, Feed them. The Apostles, overwhelmed by the number of people and their scant resources, don t know what to do. But Jesus, taking what is available, two loaves and five fishes, offers a blessing and there is more than enough. T M O A L Growing up, my family said grace before each meal, recognizing that what nourished us came from the work and sacrifice of other hands, those who grew the crops and those who prepared them for eating. We asked for a blessing on the fruits of those who labored. We recognized that even the simplest meal comes from the bounty of God through the sacrifice of Jesus. It is the blessing that transforms each of these meals and the participants. The value of the nourishment, bodily or spiritual, is blessed, remembered, and celebrated. Abram, Paul, and Jesus understood where our nourishment comes from. Our lives are nourished in body, mind, and spirit by the sacrifice of others. Today, and with every meal, we remember and bless the sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who gave his all that we might be saved and transformed. T ' R : Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 J. S. Paluch Company
Page 2 May 29, 2016 T M H B B C As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 Sunday, May 29, 2016 Vigil Ed Lee 7:30 Members of the parish 9:00 Mary Volpi 11:30 Felice DiFrancesco 1:30 Spanish Mass 6 Maria da GracaCruz Carvallo Monday, May 30 No 6:30 AM Mass 8:00 Vera Irvine Tuesday, May 31 6:30 For the Unemployed 8:00 Armstrong and Lucks Family Wednesday, June 1 6:30 Suzanne Christmyer 8:00 Beatrice Corcoran Thursday, June 2 6:30 Robert Christmyer 8:00 Ralph DiFronzo, Sr. Friday, June 3 6:30 Members of the parish 8:00 Mary Lyons and The Lord s Blessing on Corinne Kerrigan 9:00 Jack Kelly Saturday, June 4 8:00 Thomas O Laughlin Sunday, June 5 Vigil Anthony Dip 7:30 Frank and Elizabeth Casey 9:00 George Morelli 11:30 James Sharkey 1:30 Spanish Mass 6 Members of the parish O V St. Norbert Parish aspires to become one in Christ as a community of fervent disciples, who listen attentively for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and who lovingly embrace Jesus, present in the poor, the alienated and the spiritually hungry. A Every Thursday 8:30 8 with Confessions 7-8 Stewardship O S The more popular name for today s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is Corpus Christi, which of course in Latin means the Body of Christ. The Church has celebrated this feast at this time since it was proclaimed by Pope Urban IV in 1264. We are asked on this day to concentrate on two expressions of the Body of Christ the Holy Eucharist and the Church itself. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1327) states the importance of the Eucharist quite succinctly and directly: In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith. At the center of every Mass is our celebration of the Eucharist. The word Eucharist comes from the Greek word eucharistia which means thanksgiving. It is through the Eucharist which we receive the Lord s greatest gift to us, and it should be in thanksgiving and delight which we receive it. This holy day should also remind us of all those things for which we PRAYERS & READINGS P H : Corinne Kerrigan, William A. Ross, Anne Sullivan, Steve Siple, Kathleen Paleudis, Patty Kundert, Joe Monte, Brad Moser, Carole Mahon, Carol Vanchina, Matthew Rice, Debra Ulicny, Joe Mensick, Greg Kleckner, Maria Palfy, Pasquale Marino, Ryan Schlecht, Julian D Orazio, William Denney, Elena Prota, Maria Morales, Michael Fullam, Arlene Martino, Kitty McQuaid, Aaron Gelstine, Timothy Shannon, William Liney, Courtney Patterson, Mary Corcoran, Gwen Murphy, David Wilbur, William Wilbur, Tim Dippel, Alice Bowman, Dorothy Wilson, Jim Cleary R P : Ann Hennessy P F O T : Pvt. Matthew Cress, USA; Pvt. Michael Flowers, USA; Capt. Dan Kohli, USMC; 1st.Lt. Spencer Lahiff, USMC; Sgt. Justin Lansford, USA; Pvt. Bryan McCormick, USA; Maj. James Merenda, USAF; Spc. R. J. Paski, USA; A1c. Matthew Paski, USAF; CPT Brian Wallin, DO, USA should be thankful. Gratitude is at the basis of a life of stewardship. It is through thanksgiving for all we have received, especially the Holy Body and Blood of Christ through the Eucharist, that we find the motivation and the commitment to be good stewards. The Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI in one of his writings spoke of the Eucharist in this way: In the Eucharist a communion takes place that corresponds to the union of man and woman in marriage. Just as they become one flesh, so in the Eucharist we all become one spirit, one person with Christ. Today we thank God for the incredible gift to us of the Eucharist. catholicsteward.com Q V Quo Vadis means where are you going? in Latin. It is the title of the Archdiocese program for young men 8th-12th grades to spend a few days checking out a possible vocation to the priesthood. Dates: June 16-19. Space is lim ited Cost $20-$250 depending on how much yo can pay. C : Vocation Office 610.667.5778 or HeedTheCall.org READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-2 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17
St. Norbert Bulletin Page 3 Pastor s Pulpit I W A C A R N A... F N The first approved apparition of Mary appearing in the United States occurred in a small town in Wisconsin on October 9, 1859 just a year after the apparitions at Lourdes, France. Three times Our Lady, who identified herself as the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, appeared to a young Belgian immigrant woman, Adele Brise, in Champion. Mary instructed her to do the same and gave her the mission of evangelization and catechesis: Gather the children in this wild country, and teach them what they should know for salvation. Go and fear nothing. I will help. At the time of the apparition Adele was 28 years old, and she devoted the rest of her life to teaching children. At first she traveled by foot from house to house through dense forests full of bears and wolves. Later she began a small school and some other women joined her in this work and they formed a community of sisters according to the rule of the Third Order Franciscans, although Adele never took public vows as a nun. She died on July 5, 1896. The Norbertine Community arrived in Wisconsin from Berne Abbey in Holland in 1893 and would serve her Sisters of Bay Settlement, in what was referred to as the Belgium Peninsula in Door County, Wisconsin. The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help at Champion is a Marian shrine, located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. According to Catholic Online (catholic.org), While no one can actually prove a supernatural occurrence, there are other factors that can be considered. The Church judges apparitions on the basis of their consistency with Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradi- As a child, Sr. Adele s face was deeply scarred in an accident with liquid lye. Mother Mary truly blessed her with her support in her mission...fear nothing. I will help especially at a time when it was not easy being a Catholic in the USA. tion and the teachings of the Church, any subsequent spiritual benefits in the lives of people, and whether there is anything in the life of the seer that detracts from the credibility of the account. While some may think that the Holy See (the Pope) or a conference of bishops makes such decrees, the Bishop is the one responsible for judging the authenticity of apparitions that are said to have occurred in his Diocese. The Champion apparition was formally approved by Bishop David Ricken and announced on December 8, 2010 the feast of the Immaculate Conception. In announcing the validity of the apparition, Bishop Ricken said that Adele s life was among the most convincing evidence adding, She really had an evangelistic spirit and lived that out not just immediately after the message, but her whole life long. Fr. Michael S D P P Saturday, June 4 Eucharistic Procession 4:15 from Daylesford Abbey Mass 5:30 ; Picnic 6:30-9 School Grounds Kick off the Summer with our St. Norbert Community Picnic for young, old, single, married, Religious Education, School and your interested neighbors, with Games, Food, Fellowship, Community and Fun C : Ed Grady at EGrady@StNorbert.org or 610.644.1655 ext. 115
Page 4 May 29, 2016 News & Events Join Us Saturday June 4 for Our... P P Join us for the second annual Eucharistic Procession from Daylesford Abbey to St. Norbert Parish Saturday, June 4 th, just prior to our 5:30 pm Vigil Mass and Parish Picnic. This procession will be a week after the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (May 29th), or the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, and two days before the feast of our patron Saint Norbert (June 6). St. Norbert, well known in the early 12 th century as a gifted minister of peace and concord, had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. In fact, many of his works of reconciling feuding people were the result of his bringing them to celebrate the Eucharist. Since Corpus Christi and St. Norbert s feast day don t fall on the same day this year, we wanted to continue our Eucharistic Procession tradition started last year and tied to our (Continued on page 5) Around Our Parish Upper St. Norbert School students participated in a Spring retreat held at Daylesford Abbey. There was time for praise and worship (1), witnessing (2), singing (3), small group discussion (4) and Adoration (5). Teens: Don t forget about the upcoming Steubenville T T Mondays in June 6:30, Speaker 7 McKenzie Brew House, Malvern, PA St. Norbert Young Adults present: June 6: Sarah Christmyer, The Bible in an Hour June 13: Heather Makowicz, Discernm ent and Prayer June 20: Deacon John Lozano, Encountering the Holy Spirit June 27: Generation Life Night, Living Authentically Pro-Life Open to all. Come together or alone and bring a friend who hasn t been to Church for a lively evening engaging the faith in a non-threatening way. F S T : www.facebook.com/groups/norbsya N S M 11 S NOT 11:30 M D M Monday, May 30, 8 ONLY Parish Office and School Closed 1 4 weekend July 15-17 for graduating 8th graders to seniors and the Mission Trip to Chattanooga. C : Clare at ckane@stnorbert.org 5 3 2
St. Norbert Bulletin Page 5 annual FREE Picnic on June 4th. We will walk from Daylesford Abbey at the close of Evening Prayer, approximately 4:15, to St. Norbert Church, arriving in time for Benediction and 5:30 Mass. Our 2- mile journey will be led by police escort through our immediate neighborhood and will be slow and smooth. Last year, over 200 people joined us on this wonderful and joyous procession and display of our Catholic faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Then join us for our Parish Picnic starting at 6:30. 50+ G S N L F B... C Y F N with the Reading Phils July 21. All ages are w elcom e, as the 50+ Group has reserved the entire Sly Fox Brewery Power Alley Pub for the evening. T : $27 per person including admission to the game and a 2 ½ hour all-you-can eat buffet from 6-8:30 plus private cash bar. Children 4 and under are free, so bring the family! Enjoy a fireworks show and join other faith-based groups to meet with Reading Phils players for a 20- minute post-game session as the players discuss their faith and the role it plays in their lives. Transportation to and from the game is on your own. Seating is limited to the first 60 people. RSVP with payment (cash or check payable to the St. Norbert 50+ Group) using the form below as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday June 1. C : Moira Murphy at 484.437.0869 or tigers.bisons@verizon.net SEPTEMBER 24 Tickets Available Online Now THEABBEYFEST.COM R P C Y F N Name(s): Phone: Email: Number of Tickets @$27 each: Total Enclosed: $ Cash or check payable to St. Norbert 50+ Group Parish Office, 50 Leopard Road, Paoli, PA 19301 C W C 2106 T F G You re invited to step away from everyday life for a day of inspiration and renewal at the Catholic Women s Conference, Mother of Mercy, Make Our Hearts Like Yours! on Saturday, October 29, 8:30-4, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown PA. Nine dynamic speakers (Continued on page 6)
Page 6 May 29, 2016 address all facets of the feminine genius and its influence on the total woman mind, body and spirit in creating a heart of mercy. This special day includes something for every woman, married, single and consecrated, featuring a Spanish track, youth track for teen girls, and American Sign Language track. C : CatholicWomensConference.org M Y S P N... L G C The St. Norbert Summer Camp open to all will be held for 6 weeks this summer starting June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1. There w ill be morning and afternoon sessions each day. Your child may come for one, two or all the weeks and to the daily morning or afternoon sessions. There will be themes for each week and different themes for the morning and afternoon sessions. Age appropriate groups will be formed and the campers will engage in language arts, crafts, science, art, games, and cooking activities based on the themes. Camp is open to all students from Pre-K to 8th grades. Children under 4 years of age must be able to use the bathroom facilities independently to attend camp. T : 9-12 noon and 1-4 daily. Lunch will 12-1 for staying all day. A snack and drink will provided daily during each session. C : Kathi Palma 610.644.1670 or kpalma@stnorbert.org M I : To learn more about costs and registration go to: http://school.stnorbert.org/ enrichment-programs/summer-camp F F D O : A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem w ill be ordained on Saturday, July 9th at 10 at Daylesford Abbey. Soon-to-be Fr. Jordan will celebrate his first Mass the next day, July 10, at 10:30. All are invited with reception to follow. RSVP by June 20 calling 610.647.2530 ext 107 or vocations@daylesford.org 13 A G O : Don't miss a fun-filled benefit for our Daylesford Abbey Fathers on Monday, June 20 at Hershey s Mill Golf Club. C : $225 per golfer which includes lunch, golf, cart, dinner and cocktails. If you don't play golf, join us for dinner at 5:30 ($60). C : James Griffin 610-647- 2530 ext. 135 or email jgriffin@dayelsford.org R F S F? Register Now Varsity 7 & 8 grades; JV 5 & 6 grades; Flag Teams 3 & 4 grades with St. Patrick s C : Tony Coladonato at tony@coladonatocpa.com R O : StNorbertCYO.org see Latest Posts U E W : Ongoing: Becoming Catholic RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). C : Lorrie Grady at 610.644.4999 or lhg905@verizon.net or Hank Fila at 610.513.9768 or hankfila@gmail.com or Joseph Abraham at 610.420.3251 or abrajos@hotmail.com; Sundays: Youth Group following 6 Mass; CYO Dads Basketball, 7-9, Gym Tuesdays: Young Adults Faith Sharing, Parish Office Lower Level, 7:30-9, C : Joseph Abraham at 610.420.3251 or abrajos@hotmail.com Wednesdays Christian Practice of Yoga, 11 noon Youth Group Room; JCREW Youth Group, 7-9, Youth Group Room Thursdays: Adoration 8:30 8, Oratory with Reconciliation from 7-8 Fridays: Legion of Mary, 9-10:30, Sacristy Meeting Room Saturdays: Reconciliation 4-5 or by appointment; Adoration 4-5 U : May 30 Memorial Day, Parish Office and School Closed; 8 Mass only June 1 Kindergarten Graduation, 10-11, Oratory June 1 Catholic Book Club, 9:30-11, Parish Office June 3 Festival of Praise, 7:30, Oratory June 4 Parish Picnic, 6:30, see Page 3 June 4 & 5 Clothing Collection, Na rthex & Gy m June 6 Feast of St. Norbert, Fellow ship a fter 8 Mass June 8 8th Grade Graduation, 7-9:30, Church with reception to follow in School Dining Hall June 9 Prayer & Healing, 7:30, Church June 9 Knights of Columbus, 7:30, Parish Office Meeting Room June 10 School Prayer Service & Awards, 8:45-10:45 June 12 Gethsemani 12 Steps Spirituality Night, 7:30-8:30, Oratory. C : Martin K. 610.291.1140 June 16 Gethsemani Evening of Prayer for Addictions, 7-8, Oratory. C : Mark Christmyer at mchristmyer@stnorbert.org or 610.644.1655 ext 131 June 20 Daylesford Abbey Golf Outing, C : James Griffin 610-647-2530 ext. 135 or email jgriffin@dayelsford.org Weeks of June 20, 27; July 11, 18; 25 and Aug 1; School Summer Camp, 9 4, Parish Office Meeting Room, more info coming soon. June 21-July 26 Summer Book Study, Tuesda y s 9:30-11, Parish Office Meeting Room. C : Mary Galloway maryggalloway@aol.com or 610.356.8916 July 1 Festival of Praise, 7:30, Oratory July 2 & 3 Clothing & Food Collection, Narthex & Gy m July 4 Independence Day, Parish Office Closed; 8 Mass only July 10 Gethsemani 12 Steps Spirituality Night, 7:30-8:30, Oratory. C : Martin K 610.291.1140 July 13 Knights of Columbus, 7:30, Parish Office Meeting Room July 14 Prayer & Healing, 7:30, Church