Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor

Deacon Michael J. Franks, Permanent Deacon

Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor

Rev. Raymond W. Smart, Retired, Resident

Shirley Misiak, Office Manager

Mark J. Meinzer, Business Manager

Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music

Patricia A. Schleeweiss, School Principal

Jeffrey W. Daley, Director of Religious Education

Colleen Daley, Parish Youth Minister

Sister Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T., Parish Outreach

Rectory Phone 215.679.9275

Rectory Fax 215.679.0386

School Phone 215.679.7481

Religious Education Phone 215.541.3120

Religious Education Fax 215.541.1398

Parish Social Hall Phone 215.679.8116

Parish Outreach Phone 215.679.2282

Neri Center Phone 215-679-6490

Church & Rectory Address:

1325 Klinerd Road

Pennsburg, PA 18073

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Email Address: spnofc@comcast.net

Website Address: www.spnparish.org

School Address:

6^th & Washington Streets

East Greenville, PA 18041

Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Website Address: www.spnelementary.com

Religious Education Center Address

565 Main Street

East Greenville, PA 18041

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Neri Center Address

6^th & Washington Streets

East Greenville, PA 18041

ROSARY: Prayed every Saturday after the 8:00

AM Mass.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM

Sunday – 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM

Weekdays – In the Chapel

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

Friday & Saturday – 8:00 AM

Wednesday – 7:00 PM

HOLY DAYS:

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 7:30 PM

Eve of Holy Days –5:00 PM

CHAPEL OPEN FOR VISITS

The Chapel will be opened Monday thru Saturday

until 7:00 pm for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament.

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM

Eve of Holy Days: 4:15 – 4:45 PM

BAPTISMS

Celebrated the 2^nd & 3^rd Sundays of each month.

Please call the Rectory to schedule.

2^nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the

11:00 AM Mass

3^rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 12:30 PM

PRE-JORDAN CLASSES

1^st Monday of every month at 7:30 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 the rectory between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm to fill out a registration card. We are happy to have you in our parish and want to get to know you.

SHUT-INS

Please call the Parish Outreach Office.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING

Please call the Rectory.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every 1^st Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the

church, followed by Benediction.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

If you wish to have a floral arrangement placed in front of the altar, please call the rectory

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.

LET US PRAISE CHRIST TOGETHER

FOCA – A Radical Threat to Human Life

We are facing the most serious threat to pro-life policies ever – the “Freedom of Choice Act”, or FOCA. This bill would create a right to abortion the government could not limit and bring about a national abortion policy far worse than the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. For the first time, abortion would become an entitlement the government must fund and promote. Citizens would lose the freedom they now have to enact even modest regulation of the abortion industry. FOCA would:

1. eliminate regulations that protect women from unsafe clinics and unscrupulous abortionists.

2. force American taxpayers to fund abortions.

3. force every state to allow partial-birth abortions-its sponsors have said a primary purpose of the bill is to ensure that killing partially born children will again be permitted nationwide.

4. run roughshod over the conscience rights of physicians, nurses and hospitals that oppose abortion on religious, moral or ethical grounds.

5. strip parents of their right and responsibility to be involved in their minor daughter’s abortion decision.

Simply put, if FOCA becomes law, it will put at risk all the widely-supported laws that for 35 years have promoted women’s health, ensured informed consent, protected minors, ensured parental involvement, safeguarded rights of conscience, and respected the desire of most citizens not to support abortion with their tax dollars.

POSTCARD SIGNING DAY! Next week our parish will join Catholics across the country in sending a message to Congress: Please oppose the “Freedom of Choice Act” and retain laws against government funding and promotion of abortion. You will have the opportunity to sign postcards to your Representative and two US Senators. Please plan to participate in this important event.

I encourage all parishioners to speak out for life. The culture of death must be overcomed. We are a people of life and for life. As Jesus said, I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.

Praise Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!

Fr. Roncase

CHAPEL OPEN FOR VISITS

Our Chapel is open Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm for visits to the Blessed Sacrament.

2009 MASS BOOK is now open for Mass intentions. Stop by the rectory or call Shirley at the rectory.

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 18, 2009

Monday – January 19

8:00 am – William Peters, (Bob & Marianne Peters)

Tuesday – January 20, Fabian, pope & martyr

Sebastian, martyr

8:00 am – Gerald Melcher, (Paul & Vera Fronheiser)

Wednesday – January 21, Agnes, virgin & martyr

8:00 am – Mass in Chapel

7:00 pm – George Ondra, (Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home)

Thursday – January 22, USA Day of Penance,

Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade

7:30 am – Mass in Church – “Mass for Life”

Tom Virus,

(Judi Virus, daughters & granddaughter)

Friday – January 23

8:00 am – Joe Josko, (Jenny Josko & family)

Saturday – January 24

8:00 am – James Engle

5:00 pm – Philip Costa, (Jim & Ann Michels)

Sunday – January 25

7:30 am – Fred & Ruth Schultz,

(Sister Catherine Wlazelek)

9:30 am – Ignatius Sagan & Anthony Tokarski,

(Rita & Henry Tokarski)

11:00 am –For the living & deceased members of the parish.

Serving at Mass January 25, 2009

Extraordinary Ministers Lectors

5:00 pm – Dave Moser Pete Frank

Trudy Moser

Priest

Bob Talbot

Kathryn Talbot

7:30 am – Mike Heveran John Guckin

Chuck Rodgers Michael Lynch

Priest

Deacon

Paul Moser

Maureen Moser

Denise Guckin

Pat Scheerbaum

Christine Adelsberger

Stephan Adelsberger

Michael Sledgen

Trish Dornisch

9:30 am – Irene Novelli Larry Concio

Michael Dougherty Joe Cassarella

Priest

Andrew Souder

Sharon Shaak

Jeff Daley

11:00 am – Jeanne Hermley Adam Canigiani

Bob Hernley Luke Verna

Bill Orr

Priest

DJ Williams

Sandy Williams

Serving at Mass February 1

Extraordinary Ministers Lectors

5:00 pm – John Burke Mark Meinzer

Lee Johnson

Priest

Deacon

Dianne Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy

Claire Holcombe

Catherine Cahill

Lisa Edleman

Michael Edleman

LaRue Emmell

Alice Swift

7:30 am - Joan Varallo Ernie Quatrani

Wally Varallo John Sakalouckas

Priest

Deacon

Keith Greczek

John McHale

Michele Martin

Immaculata Barndt

Lori Brozena

Dina Corrado

Peter D’Amico

Michael Duka

9:30 am - Judy Sledgen Madeleine Gehringer

Mary Souder Susan DiMarco

Priest

Ed Tryon

Alicia Tryon

11:00 am – Doug DiTondo Jim Brinckman

Linda DiTondo Bob Piccone

Priest

Anna Kells

Mary Goodfellow

FLOWERS AND ROSES

The Yellow Rose floral arrangements placed on the center altar, Blessed Mother & Sacred Heart Altars are in memory of Anne Meinzer-Moll on her Eighth Anniversary, requested by Mark & Pat Meinzer.

WE INVITE YOUR PRAYERS

For the sick, those in hospitals, nursing homes and also for their caregivers.

Please pray in particular for:

Rev. John J. Scarcia, Jack Conlen, Mary Conover, Barbara Duklis, Olga Durco, Jake Kriebel, Baby Owen Gilbreath, Betty Watkins, Baby Robert John Riegel, Jr., Kelly Conolly, Mary Finkbeiner, Jennie Virus, Robert Rukstalis, Mary Ann Bencie, Frances Cannon, Josh Frumnecht, Steven Gebhardt, Ann Bowdren, Jack Cahill, Dianna Rynkiewicz, Ethel Buck, Gary Lester Keller & Tom Brogan.

For those who have died, and in particular for: George Dykie, Joyce Edleman & Clifford Rothenberger, grant them eternal rest and peace.

Please note: Every first week of the month, the names on our Prayer of the Faithful – Ill, will be removed. Anyone wishing to add a name or have a name removed from the Prayer of the Faithful – Ill, please call the rectory office between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; or email to: spnofc@comcast.net

BUILDING MEMORIALS

Give a St. Philip Neri Memorial Gift!

For a donation of $25 or more, there is a beautiful folder recording the gift and donor to be presented to the family. A Mass is offered each month.

In memory of Noreen Bauer, requested by:

Pete & Linda Frank; Bingo & Breakfast Committees of Saint Philip Neri Church.

In memory of David Nunan, requested by:

Stella Roney & Carol Bradley.

In memory of Clifford Rothenberger, requested by:

Wife Nancy & family.

In loving memory of George Dykie, requested by:

Joe & Stella Cias, Carol Bradley, Stella Roney,

Jeanette & Kennie Miller & family; Catherine Wlazelek.

We also have “Living Memorials” for those special occasions in life.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Knights of Columbus – Fr. Leo J. Letterhouse Council #6614 meets every second Sunday of the month in the Council Meeting Room at the rectory. Consider joining us by calling Duke Doherty at: 215-679-0660.

St. Philip Neri Craft Guild – Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Social Hall Meeting Room from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, January 6, 2009. For more information, please call Connie Marks at: 610-287-9829.

Boy Scouts – Tuesday evenings in parish Hall from 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm. Join our Boy Scouts by calling Mark Walther at: 610-754-6541.

Cub Scouts – Thursday evenings in the Neri Center, East Greenville. Join our Cub Scouts by calling Alicia Tryon at: 215-679-4193 or email to: Cubpack591@yahoo.com.

CYO Sports – For more information, please contact Kevin Loose at: 215-679-5481.

Parish Youth Ministry – For more information, please contact Colleen Daley at: 215-541-1716.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

January 13, 2008 January 11, 2009

Envelopes: $ 8,613.00 $ 7,397.00

Loose: 897.00 1,052.00

Children: 116.40 73.25

Total: $ 9,626.40 $ 8,522.25

ACTIVITIES - *BINGO*

Kitchen opens 5:00 pm – Bingo – 6:30 pm

Working Thursday – January 22nd – Team #3

All regular games pay $50

FINAL COVER – ALL SPECIAL PAYS: $500

Bingo: 1/8/09 – 73 players

Games: $338.00

Kitchen: 247.00

Total: $585.00

PARISH BREAKFAST

Our parish Breakfast is next Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm in the parish Hall. Please save the date!

Volunteers are needed – if you can help us out, please call Shirley at the rectory office or Rita at: 215-679-7009.

MEETINGS and EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 18^th – Little Church – gym – 9:30 am

Sunday, January 18^th – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Church – during the 9:30 am Mass

Sunday, January 18^th – CYO Sports – gym – 12pm-8pm

Sunday, January 18^th – Youth Ministry – gym – 5:00 pm

Sunday, January 18^th – Men’s 30 & over Basketball – gym – 8:00 pm

Monday, January 19^th – No school

Monday, January 19^th – CYO Sports – gym – 5-10 pm

Monday, January 19^th – Liturgy Committee Meeting – rectory – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, January 20^th – SPN Craft Guild – gym – 1pm

Tuesday, January 20^th – CYO Sports – gym – 5-10 pm

Tuesday, January 20^th – Choir & Cantor Practice – Church – 6:30 pm

Tuesday, January 20^th – Boy Scouts – gym – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, January 20^th – Pastoral Council Meeting – rectory – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21^st – Mass in Chapel – 8:00 am – Pro-Life Adoration all day – Evening Mass – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21^st – CYO Sports – gym – 5-9 pm

Wednesday, January 21^st – PREP (Religious Education) – School – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21^st – Cub Scout Parent Meeting – Neri Center – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21^st – Respect Life Meeting – rectory – 7:30 pm

Thursday, January 22^nd – Mass in Church at 7:30 am – “Mass for Life”

Thursday, January 22^nd – Pro-Life March in Washington D.C. – Parish bus leaving after the 7:30 am Mass.

Thursday, January 22^nd – Bingo – gym – 6:30 pm

Thursday, January 22^nd – No RCIA

Thursday, January 22^nd – Cub Pack Meeting – Neri Center – 6:45 pm

Friday, January 23^rd – SPN Quilting – gym – 1:00 pm

Friday, January 23^rd – CYO Sports – gym – 5-10pm

Saturday, January 24^th – Parish Breakfast set-up – gym – 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 25^th – Parish Breakfast – gym – 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

Sunday, January 25^th – Opening of Catholic Schools Week – 9:30 am Mass in Church

Sunday, January 25^th – Little Church – gym – 9:30 am

Sunday, January 25^th – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Church – during the 9:30 am Mass

Sunday, January 25^th – CYO Sports – gym – 4-8 pm

Sunday, January 25^th – Men’s 30 & over Basketball – gym – 8:00 pm

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Catholic Schools Week – Sunday, January 25^th – Opening Mass in Church – 9:30 am

Parish Breakfast – Sunday, January 25^th – gym – 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

Grade School Talent Show – Wednesday, January 28^th – gym – 7:00 pm

Pre-Jordan Baptismal Class – Monday, February 2^nd – rectory – 7:30 pm

First Communion Mandatory Parent Meeting – Wednesday, February 4^th – Neri Center – 6:10 pm

Knights of Columbus General Meeting – Sunday, February 8^th – rectory – 7:30 pm

Pastoral Council Meeting – Monday, February 9^th – rectory – 7:00 pm

Garden Club New Season Meeting – Tuesday, February 10^th– rectory – 7:00 pm

Home & School Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 11^th – rectory – 7:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PREP SCHEDULE:

January 21 – class

January 28 – class

February 4 – class &

First Communion Parent Meeting – 6:10 pm – Mandatory Meeting

February 11 – class

First Communion Parent Meeting – 6:10 pm – Mandatory Meeting (SNOW DATE)

February 18 – class

February 25 – Ash Wednesday –no class

February 27 – Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm

March 4 – class

March 11 – class

March 16 – First Penance Prayer Service – in Church at 7:00 pm

March 18 – class

March 25 – NO CLASS – Parish Mission – Church

March 31 – First Communion Retreat – Social Hall/Church

THE EDGE

It is the youth leader’s prayer that each and every tween/teen build a closer relationship to Christ and His Church.

For more information, please call Mrs. Daley at: 215-541-1716 or email to: prolifer53@comcast.net.

SCHOOL NEWS

Kindergarten – The Kindergarten is continuing to learn how to write and count numbers in Math. We started to skip count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s which will prepare us to count money.

Pre K – We started the New Year with a winter theme. The children made snowmen pictures with chalk and finger paint. We talked about winter activities and recited snowmen rhymes. In Math class, we used scarves to measure long classroom items. The children matched up paper patterned mittens and hung them on a close line. In Religion, we talked about St. John Neumann and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. They both helped to develop Catholic education in our country.

1st – In First Grade, we continue to learn about Geometry in Math. The children will make hexagon snowmen to go with Math and our Science lessons this week. In Science, we will learn why it snows.

2nd – In Science, we are talking about the different types of animals: mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and insects. We are discussing how they are alike and different and identifying a wide variety using world animal pictures. Each child will choose an animal and create a power point presentation with interesting facts.

3rd – We will be concluding lessons 6-10 in Language Arts by reviewing what we learned. Then students will take a past test. In Religion, we will be reading about the healing power of Jesus. Students will be bringing in pictures of loved ones that need spiritual or physical healing.

4th – To help with comprehension while reading an information narrative, “Look to the North,” students created timelines. Determining the sequence of events in a wolf’s life will help them understand the selection.

We’ve used popular TV characters that the children can relate to for the purpose of teaching the 4th Commandment to others.

5th – In Science, we are finishing up our exciting unit on electricity. We’ve built lots of circuits and have different opinions on the use of series and parallel circuits.

6th – The 6th grade students are finishing their self selected book reports and projects. They will be presenting their projects on Friday. As a special treat, their projects will be displayed during the Open House.

7th – In Social Studies, we are beginning our study of the Revolutionary War. In Language Arts, we have been reading autobiographies, and we’ve each started writing our own autobiographical narrative.

8th – Happy New Year 2009! The Class of 2009 is excited to have entered their graduation year. The holidays are over and the students are hard at work. In Math, we are learning about ratios and proportions and their many uses in the real world. In Social Studies, we are investigating the development of the American identity in the Old West.

PARISH NEWS

2008 Church Contribution Statements

Anyone wishing to receive their Contribution Statement for 2008, must contact the rectory offices between the hours of 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

FROM THE PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE:

ELIZABETH MINISTRY UPDATE

Over the past year, thirty-six new mothers welcomed us to their home for a visit. We thank you for your generosity of spirit to allow us to come into your home. On Monday evening, January 19^th, we will celebrate our First Anniversary with a gathering at the Neri Center from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone who wishes to celebrate with us is welcome.

The following is a prayer for those expecting a baby. Please feel free to clip it out and send it to someone you know.

PREGNANCY PRAYER

Help me, Lord, to enter the mystery unfolding deep within my womb. Allow me to accept this gift with wonder and excitement. Permit me to cherish the life I carry as it grows and changes me. I freely give you my body, mind, and spirit as my unique gift to this child. Lord, I know you are present, taking care of my child and me. Help me to experience your presence and know your loving care. Increase my faith and trust in you. Amen.

FRIENDLY VISITORS MINISTRY

Are you recently retired? Is God calling you to serve someone in need? “As long as you did it for the least of my brothers, you did it for me.” Friendly Visiting is the ministry for you!

There are only two things required:

1.) a short orientation program,

2.) a willingness to listen.

If you can serve God’s people as a Friendly Visitor, please call the Parish Outreach Office at: 215-679-2282. Leave your name and number. (speak slowly)

Won’t you consider joining us as we serve our parishioners who are in need of a friend?

H.O.P.E.

The H.O.P.E. Ministry is part of Outreach and services our Church Community. H.O.P.E. provides FREE transportation for medical appointments, errands, respite care, light housekeeping and to mass. Our volunteers are parishioners who are willing to serve and answer your needs.

Please call Kathy or Bob Talbot, Coordinators at: 215-541-0250 or the Outreach Office: 215-679-2282.

HOSPITAL VISITS

Please call the rectory to request a visit when you or a family member is hospitalized. Due to the Privacy Act, a request to have a priest or the hospital minister visit and/or bring Holy Communion can be made only by you or a family member.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Chapel following the 7:00 pm Mass.

Come to grow closer to God and experience the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer, praise, song, scripture reading, teaching, witnessing, and use of the charisms.

Discover the love of God in a more profound way.

Call Rich Grochowski at: 610-323-1127 for more information.

LITTLE FLOWER GIRLS CLUB

Little Flowers Girls’ Club is a catholic program for girl’s ages 5-10 based on learning catholic virtues through the lives of catholic saints, scripture, and the catechism of the Catholic Church. The club strives to bring the catholic faith alive and inspire the girls to become authentic catholic women.

The Little Flowers meet at the Neri Center, East Greenville, on the First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. The schedule will be as follows:

February 3^rd, March 3^rd, April 7^th,

May 5^th & June 2^nd.

If you are interested in this club, please call Dana Orr at 215-679-8223; or: DANA@GOODNEWS4HEALTH.NET or check the website: WWW.ECCEHOMOPRESS.COM

BLUE KNIGHTS CATHOLIC BOYS CLUB

St. Philip Neri is starting a Blue Knights Club. The club will meet at the Neri Center on Tuesday evenings – once a month from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Listed below are the first three dates:

January 27^th, February 24^th & March 31^st

Meeting dates for April, May & June will be posted in next week’s bulletin.

The Blue Knights is a Boys Club aimed at teaching the truths of the Catholic faith to boys thru Scripture, saints, biographies, sports, games, activities, crafts and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This program maps out virtues for boys ages 5 and up. The boys keep track of their progress by earning badges that form shields to proudly display on their Crusader breastplates. Each year also has its own colored cape (blue, green, red or gold) to mark your Blue Knight’s advancement through the program. For more information, please call Bill Orr: 679-8223. Please check the website: www.eccehomopress.com/Blue-Knights-Home.html.

YOUTH GROUP SOUP DRIVE

Please assist our Youth Group with SOUPer Bowl Sunday Service Project. Please bring a can or box of soup to Mass with you on January 31 or February 1 to be delivered to Open Line. Thank you for the spirit of giving.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS

There will be no Youth Group Meeting on February 1^st; however, please sign up with Mrs. Daley for a Mass that you can assist collecting cans of soup.

There will be a meeting on February 15^th after the Donut Man. Please plan accordingly; and we will also need help as ushers for the Event which starts at 3:00 pm. Please be at the Social Hall at 2:30 pm if you can assist.

We are pleased to announce that our Youth Group has grown significantly this year, but, we are still missing ‘U’. Please try this fun ministry!

For any questions regarding THE EDGE, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Daley!

THE DONUT MAN IS COMING!

When: Sunday – February 15^th

Where: St. Philip Neri Social Hall

Time: 3:00 pm

The Donut Man Concert is an Event you don’t want to miss! Bring the whole family and find out why “Life without Jesus is like a Donut, cause

THERE’S A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR HEART!”

SPREAD THE WORD, BRING A FRIEND!

Suggested donation - $15/family

FREE THROW CONTEST

St. Philip Neri Social Hall

Monday – January 19, 2009

Registrations begin at 6:30 pm

This contest is for boys and girls ages ten (10) years old thru fourteen (14) years old.

Questions? Call Bernie at: 215-679-8275

MARCH FOR LIFE

Join Father Roncase as he leads our parish on the “March for Life” in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The bus will leave from St. Philip Neri parking lot after the 7:30 am Mass. Cost is $25 per person (includes dinner and metro pass). $20 per student (dinner and metro pass inclusive also)

On this, the 36th Anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized abortion, we ask you to join THOUSANDS from across our great land, in our nation’s capitol to discourage our new president from fulfilling his campaign promises, to abolish all existing laws that protect unborn children. We will park at RFK Stadium.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!

Sponsored by: Our Parish

Call Joe at: 215-679-3637 for more information, to make payment and to reserve your seat!

Based on FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED

SPN ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Needed: LEED certified Architects, Building & Mechanical Engineers, Construction & Design Professionals.

Volunteers with expertise in energy and building systems or interior design are being sought to participate in a newly formed Parish committee “SPN Parish Facilities & Energy Advisory Committee”. The purpose of the committee is to provide professional advice on an “as needed basis” when various building related projects or initiatives are being considered. If you can give of your talents and a little of your time, please contact Patrick Kennedy at: 215-234-9911 or leave your name with Father Roncase.

PARISH CARNIVAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Our first meeting for our Annual Parish Carnival will be held on Tuesday, February 24^th at the rectory at 7:00 pm. Anyone who would like to be on the Carnival Committee, is invited to this meeting.

Attention all participants of Bible Timeline:

The next segment of the Bible Timeline will start on Monday, February 2^nd at 7:00 pm (evening session) and Friday, February 6^th after First Friday Mass. (morning session). This segment will start with Session 9. Please prepare by reading the book of Joshua.

Any questions, please call Joan Lampart: 215-529-5686.

CASINO TRIP – TROPICANO RESORT

Silver Spirits

Tuesday – February 17th

Cost: $20.00 –

Includes a Show Ticket & $10 cash return

Pick-up at 10:00 am in Church lot

Please call Kathy at: 267-923-5173 with any questions.

You can place your payment by check in collection plate or drop off at rectory.

Please include your name and phone number with payment.

AREA NEWS

SAT REVIEW COURSE

The new SAT Review Course is being offered at St. Pius X High School by Apex Learning Program. Parent Information Night and registration will be held on Thursday, January 22^nd at 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in the Library.

Classes are held Monday and Wednesday with two class times at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Course starts Monday, January 26^th and ends Wednesday, March 11^th.

Checks are payable to Apex Learning Programs.

Any questions or to register, call Mrs. Julia Sedlock at: 610-326-8990 ext. 37.

LANSDALE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Registration for 2009: LC continues to accept registrations to the Class of 2013 as well as transfer students. Aware of the economic situation some of our families face, we are currently accepting $75 with your initial application to the Class of 2013. However, you must pay the balance by March 1, 2009, in order to secure your place in the class due to rostering commitments.

Both payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

You may download an application by visiting www.lansdalecatholic.com/admission_faq.htm or contact Mrs. Kris Cope, Admissions Director at: 215-362-6160 ext. 194.

Lansdale Catholic looking for Substitute Bus/Van Drivers – Bus drivers must have valid certified CDL with an S endorsement. He/she would be asked to drive either a van or small school bus on an “as needed basis” for Lansdale Catholic High School. Scheduling would include morning and/or afternoon driving. This is a paid position.

Please call 215-362-6160 to schedule an interview. (x133)

Lansdale Catholic has coaching positions available – LC is looking fir a Varsity Head Coach for Girls Lacrosse and a Varsity Head Coach for Baseball.

Anyone interested in applying for either of these openings should mail their resume/cover letter to Mr. Tim Quinn, Principal – 700 Lansdale Avenue – Lansdale, PA 19446-2995.

RACHEL’S VINEYARDS –

For Healing after Abortion

Rachel’s Vineyard is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with emotional and spiritual pain of past abortion (s). The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. There are many exercises to help you grieve your loss and an opportunity to understand and release the deep feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and grief that frequently accompanies an abortion experience. This process is extremely helpful for those who struggle with forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice, and transform the pain of the past into hope. Rachel’s Vineyard is a “therapy for the soul” which combines a unique and creative process for psychological and spiritual healing. Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries will be hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing after Abortion February 20 thru February 22 in Doylestown. For more information, please call Susan Fetta at: 267-880-3631. Read more about it online at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.

All requests are strictly confidential.

The Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat has been approved as a resource for post abortion healing by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Manual, written by Dr. Theresa Burke, has also received the Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This program is offered throughout the United States and internationally.

AREA PARISH NEWS

VALENTINE DINNER DANCE

Knights of Columbus Archbishop Sheen Assembly is inviting all sweethearts to a Valentine Dinner Dance at Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in Douglasville on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm with Hors d’oeuvres followed by a champagne toast and a full buffet dinner with assorted desserts. We will be entertained with music by DJ Todd Hartzman.

A limited number of tickets are still available for $25 per person or $45 per couple if purchased by February 10^th.

For more information, to make reservations or to purchase tickets – call:

SK Deacon Paul Hiryak: 610-202-8072

SK Ron Schwendt: 610-326-6636

SK Jerry Truitt: 215-679-3648

SK John Gilmore: 215-679-2451

SK Joe Cassarella: 215-679-3637

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Clothing Drive – February 2009

Philadelphia, PA – the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia, serving the underprivileged of the Philadelphia five county area since 1851, is collecting donations of usable men’s, women’s & children clothing. We will also be accepting small household goods and small appliances in good working order. No baby equipment – only clothing.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

Religious Classes at St. Charles Seminary

Take a class at St. Charles Seminary! The Religious Studies Division announces its Spring 2009 course schedule. Registrations for the Catechetical Institute non-credit adult catechesis classes, undergraduate courses, and applications for the Master of Arts Program are now being accepted.

To register, go to www.scs.edu and click on Religious Studies – Register for Classes.

The Spring semester begins January 20^th,

ARCHDIOCESAN BOYS CHOIR

“Cantate Domino” – Sing to the Lord

Mid-season auditions for the Archdiocesan Boy Choir of Philadelphia will be taking place on Saturday, January 24^th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at St. Charles Seminary. The Archdiocesan Boy Choir of Philadelphia is open to all Catholic boys currently in grades two through eight, usually between the ages of 8 and 14.

This is a great opportunity for these boys, not only to learn how to sing praise to God but also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about their religion through music. The Choir has an established big brother/little brother program for established choir members to aid and assist the new members as they learn their role in the choir, while mentoring the younger choir members at the same time.

St. Philip Neri boys are currently members of the choir and have a carpool established.

Auditions can be arranged by contacting Mr. Tom Winfelder – Choir Director at: 215-425-6996.