St. Thomas More A Parish Family 2101 Pottstown Pike / Pottstown, PA 19465 Episcopal Region 1 ~ Deanery 4~ Pastoral Planning Area 220: Saint Thomas More, Saint Elizabeth, Saints Philip and James, Saint Joseph Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap Most Reverend John McIntyre, Regional Bishop Msgr. Thomas Mullin, Dean Rev. Edward E. Brady, Pastor Rev. Hugh Dougherty, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Sharon Otto, D.R.E. Maria Innocenti, OFS Director of Liturgy and Music Charlie Palladino, Vocations John Dutton, Operational Engineer Transitional Team Joy Moyer, B.M. Terri Beilder, Pastoral Assistant Jack Werkley, Maintenance Ben Pupek, Maintenance Neo Catechumenal Way Presider Rev. Carlos Benitez Vice - Rector Rev. Mariano Dellagiovanna Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for Sunday Saturday Evening, 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Sacrament of Confession Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Saturdays 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Weekday Mass in our area: Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick After Any Sunday Mass or by Appointment St. Thomas More Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM Friday and Saturday as published. St. Aloysius Tuesday to Thursday - 8:30 AM Mass Friday-8:30 AM Mass held at 844 N. Keim St. Saturday - 8:00 AM Mass Holy Day Mass Schedule Vigil / Evening before: 7:00 PM The Day of: as announced Like us on Facebook: Saint Thomas More Parish www.stmsouthcoventry.com stmore2@aol.com Fourth Sunday in Ordinary February 4, 2018 Parish Center: 610-469-9304 005 Cover Page
Intentions for week of February 4 Monday 8:30 AM ~ Betty Ann Daily Requested by: A Friend Tuesday 8:30 AM ~ Vincent Fiato Requested by: Fiato Family Wednesday 8:30 AM ~ Bettyann Daily Requested by: Harold and Joanne Pickar Thursday 8:30 AM ~ James Welsh Requested by: Maria Innocenti, OFS Sunday Vigil 5:30 PM People of the Parish Requested by: Koury Family 8:00 AM Mary J. Conwery Requested by: Maria Innocenti, OFS 10:30 AM Betty Ann Daily Requested by: Werkley Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deadlines for future bulletins: Bulletin February 11th February 18th February 25th Deadline January 31st February 7th February 14th In three weeks we will be celebrating the start of lent. Here is a look at our schedule for Ash Wednesday: February 14, 2018 ~ Ash Wednesday 6:30 AM: Distribution of Ashes within Liturgy of the Word 8:30 AM: Distribution of Ashes within Mass 7:30 PM: Distribution of Ashes within Mass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, February 16, 2018 LENTEN POOR MAN S SUPPER Sponsored by St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Friday, February 16th at 6:00 p.m. This sacrificial meal includes meatless but hearty soups and a selection of delicious breads. This meal is supposed to be humble as we contemplate the sufferings of Christ. Please bring the entire family. Stations of the Cross follow in the church. Don t miss out on this opportunity to participate in a timeless Catholic tradition. (Cost is free, only a donation is requested) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, March 23, 2018 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, followed by Stations of the Cross. Regular Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Friday and Saturday by Appointment Our newly Baptized Levi Plant and Jonathan Giampaolo Danielle Mendoza and Neve Isabel Mendoza Dakota Jones, Joseph Mark Lloyd If you have someone in your family who needs the Sacrament of Baptism contact Fr. Brady 005 Page 1
Church / Art and Environment Susan Baxter - Flower Arranger Joanne Bartelmmo - Changing of Colors Michelle Bergey - Order and Arrange for help The Humble Helpers clean the Church: Fall / Winter/ Spring: Mondays after the 8:30 AM Mass. Summer Time every other week: Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass. If you can spare some time, feel free to join us. If you are interested in starting a group, let Father Brady know. Adult Choir, Cantors, Organists Contact Maria Innocenti, OFS musicmarra@yahoo.com Storytellers: Susan Lloyd Sharon Otto Cathy Horner Denise Frosty Is celebrated at the 10:30 AM Mass Background Checks Mrs. Sharon Otto Rev. Ed Brady Readers: Anna Lignelli Jack Lignelli Connor Fennell Grace Fennell Rachel Dawson Dominic Frosty Mallory Horner Pauline McBride Campus Security Jaime DeAngelo, Greg Catagnus, Roger Kolb Stuw Miller, Jason Owens, Wayne Shych A suggestion from the Safe Environment Team: Make sure all children are accompanied to the bathroom. Prudence is most important. February 10-11 we will collect for the Coventry Pantry. There is immediate need for the following items: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Pasta, Beef Stew, Tuna, Chicken, Fruit, Mac and Cheese, Pasta, Spaghetti Sauce, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Tissues. Please bring your donations no later than February 11, and remember to keep these families in your prayers! Book and Movie Club Please join us on second Tuesday of the month, at 9:00 AM or the second Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM. Our next meetings will be held on: February 13th and 15th., and on March 13 and 15. Our February movie is Ignatius of Loyola, soldier, sinner, saint. Kindly join us for discussion and watching a very powerful movie. In March: The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism & the Origin of Catholic Christianity by Taylor R. Marshall will be discussed. Taylor R. Marshall, was an Episcopalian priest who has converted to Catholicism. His book shows us how many of the Jewish faith rituals are a part of our Catholic faith including wearing of a yarmulke, water rituals related to baptism and so much more. Music Ministry Update Wednesday, 2/7/18 6:00 PM Cantor rehearsal Wednesday, 3/7/18 6:00 PM Cantor rehearsal Calling all Instrumentalists, Pianists, Organists! If you re interested in exploring using your musical gifts to serve the assembly, please contact: Maria Innocenti, OFS stmoremusic@comcast.net 215-385-0911 STMyouthchoir@gmail.com Meets on Tuesdays in Church from 6:00 to 6:45 PM. You can contact us at: 005 Page 2
50th Jubilee Committee and events Coming Soon Transitional Team Finance Council Spencer Claypoole, Catherine Fink Dr. Mary Harris-Van Brunt Mark Lloyd, Pete Sagona Joy Moyer February 5 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7 Gardens of Pottstown Prayer Service 7 Cantor Rehearsal 12 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 13 Mana tawny Manor Mass 13 Book/Movie Club 14 Ash Wednesday 15 Book/Movie Club 16 Stations of the Cross 16 Poor Mans Supper 21 Gardens of Pottstown. 23 Stations of the Cross ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our Tuesday night CCD has a shortage of 3 Aides; 2 classroom aides, and an office assistant/hall monitor until May 8. There is no prep work or outside responsibilities. If you need a special intention prayed for, you can email us or call us at STMORE2@aol.com / 610-469-9304 St. Thomas More Youth Group Grades 7-12. Next Meetings: January 30th 7:00 PM-8:00 PM For more information, contact: Greg Martin, gpmartin226@yahoo.com, 484-942-3200 or Cathy Carney Horner, cathycarneyhorner@gmail.com On Sundays after the 8:00 AM Mass in our Social Hall. When CCD / PREP is in session These are perfect positions for middle school or high school students who would like service hours or for those who would like to test their calling to the catechetical ministry. Adults will need to obtain clearances but we can help with that! For more information, please contact Sharon Otto at 610-469-9302 or stmoreccd@comcast.net Guitar Group Practice is held on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Musicians and Singers are Welcome. If interested contact Romana: ro2292@aol.com Join us in Praying the Rosary Mondays at 7:00 PM First Saturday of the Month 8:00 AM in church. Fly, Eagles fly! On The Road To Victory! Fight, Eagles fight! Score a touchdown 1, 2, 3! Hit 'em low! Hit 'em high! And watch our Eagles fly! Fly, Eagles fly! On The Road To Victory! E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles! 005 Page 3
PRINCIPLES In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia every parish is to have one Parish Pastoral Council which is to foster full participation of the entire parish - clergy, religious, laity - in the pastoral life and mission of the parish and of the Universal Church. The following principles guide the formation of Parish Pastoral Councils: 1. Every Parish Pastoral Council is to develop a statement of purpose which reflects the identity and mission of the parish in light of the Gospel, Church teachings and the specific realities of the parish. 2. The Parish Pastoral Council is solely a consultative body with the role of advising and assisting the Pastor in areas of pastoral concerns. 3. The Parish Pastoral Council develops and recommends parish pastoral plans and directions through a consensus process and prayerful reflection. 4. Every Parish Pastoral Council in its membership should be representative of the entire parish, recognizing and reflecting the parish's rich diversity. 5. The Parish Pastoral Council is to cooperate with parish committees which address such areas of parish life as worship, spirituality, community, evangelization, education, and service. 6. It is the responsibility of the Pastor to convoke the Parish Pastoral Council, to preside over it, and to determine the issues to be treated by it or to receive proposals from its members. 7. In the event that the Pastor of a parish dies, resigns or is transferred, the Parish Pastoral Council ceases to exist. It is the prerogative of a newly appointed Pastor either to confirm the membership of the former Parish Pastoral Council or choose to have new members elected, with the exception of the three members who serve on this council ex officio and the three members the Pastor is to appoint. 8. When a Parochial Administrator is appointed to a parish because of the incapacity or ill-health of the Pastor, or for some other cause, this Administrator will assume the rights and responsibilities of the Pastor in relation to the Parish Pastoral Council. (paragraph 7 revised 2/18/05) 4 PRINCIPLES 005 Page 4
PURPOSE GUIDELINES The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to foster full participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the parish and of the Universal Church. The parish faith community participates in this mission by: FUNCTION Worshiping God; Creating and nurturing Christian Community; Growing in Faith and Holiness; Serving those in need, especially the poor. The general function of the Parish Pastoral Council is to advise the Pastor in those pastoral matters presented to it by the Pastor. It carries out its function by: 1. Informing the Pastor of the needs and concerns, gifts and resources of the whole parish and its members; 2. Developing and reviewing a parish mission statement (which will always contain the name of Jesus) and periodically re-evaluating and revising it; 3. Developing a parish pastoral plan; 4. Participating in ongoing pastoral planning; 5. Recommending policies, procedures and programs which would assist in the implementation of the mission statement and the parish pastoral plan; 6. Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs; 7. Reflecting on Archdiocesan pastoral priorities and recommending how they can be implemented in the parish. (Line 2 revised 2/18/05) ROLE OF THE PASTOR It is the role of the Pastor to be the chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council. The Pastor presides by: 1. Assuring that the scope of the Council's concerns reflects the entire mission of the parish and of the Universal Church; 2. Assisting and creating among the members of the Council an atmosphere of trust and unity as a witness in strengthening and nurturing the parish faith community; 3. Approving the Council agenda after consulting with the Coordinating Committee; 4. Sharing information, listening actively, contributing to the discussion and promoting consensus. 5 PURPOSE FUNCTION ROLE OF PASTOR 005 Page 5
FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS Parish Pastoral Council meetings are convened by the Pastor at least six times a year. Extraordinary meetings can be held at the request of the Pastor. All meetings require a quorum of members consisting of the simple majority of members. SIZE OF COUNCIL In addition to the Pastor and Parochial Vicar(s) of the parish, there should be twelve members of the Parish Pastoral Council. Of these twelve (12) members, three are ex officio, three are appointed and the remainder elected. MEMBERSHIP Parish Pastoral Councils are composed of the Pastor and his Parochial Vicar(s), representative parish staff members and lay members of the parish. Since the Council is to be representative of the entire parish community, the members of the Council ought to reflect the diversity within the parish. Lay members of the Parish Pastoral Council are to be parishioners in good standing. Membership is determined as follows: 1. Ex Officio Besides the Pastor and Parochial Vicar(s) there are 3 ex officio members, one of which must be a member of the Parish Finance Council. Others may be the Principal of the parish elementary school, the Director of Religious Education, the Permanent Deacon of the parish, the Parish Social Minister, the Director for Worship, or other professional staff members. 2. Elected A process for nominating and electing six members should be conducted by a Nomination Committee chaired by the Vice-Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council. 3. Appointed The Pastor is to appoint three members to the Council representative of the community in order to reflect the diversity in the parish community. TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS Elected and appointed members serve a three year term with the possibility of serving a second term. Elected and appointed members may serve only two consecutive terms. Normally, not more than one third of the Council's membership should be changed at one time. In a newly formed Council one third of the membership serves a three year, a two year and a one year term, respectively. Those serving a one year term in a newly formed Council may serve for two additional consecutive terms. 6 MEETINGS SIZE MEMBERSHIP TERM OF OFFICE St. Thomas More Parish Council Nomination Form Name of Person You are Nominating His or Her Address His or Her Phone Number Name of Person Making The Nomination Name of Person Making The Nomination Phone Number Kindly return your nomination in a sealed envelop and place in the collection basket by Sunday, February 25, 2018. All Nominations Must Be Completely Filled Out To Be Valid 005 Page 6
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