Church of Saint Philip Neri

Pennsburg, PA 18073

January 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

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:

            6th & 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

            6th & Washington Streets

            East Greenville, PA 18041

 

ROSARY: Prayed in the Chapel

Every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass

          Every 2nd Monday at 1:00 PM

 

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

 Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM

 Sunday – 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM

 

WeekdaysIn 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 2nd & 3rd Sundays of each month.

 Please call the Rectory to schedule.

2nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the

11:00 AM Mass

3rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 12:30 PM

 

PRE-JORDAN CLASSES

 1st 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 1st 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.

 

FIRST FRIDAY

Friday, February 5th is the first Friday of February. Mass is in Church at 9:00 am.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Church from 10:00 am until evening Prayer and Benediction at 7:00 pm.

 

The sign-up binder to commit for adoration time can be found in the vestibule under the crucifix.

 

Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

 

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

The Feast of Saint Blaise is Wednesday, February 3rd.  The Blessing of Throats will take place at the weekend Masses of February 6th & 7th.  There will be a general Blessing at the end of Mass and individual Blessings following for anyone wishing an individual Blessing.

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

 

Serving at Mass                                January 31

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm – Alice Swift                              Bob Ellis

              Linda Franks                           S. Hunsberger

              Priest

              Deacon

              Priest

              Dawn Ellis

 

7:30 am – Joan Varallo                            John Gilmore

              Wally Varallo                            Theresa Gilmore

              Priest

              Priest

              Mike Heveran

              Jim Michels

 

9:30 am – Ed Tryon                                D. McCausland

              Alicia Tryon                             Eileen Koch

              Priest

              Jeff Daley

              Mary Souder

              Andrew Souder

 

11:00 am – Linda DiTondo                                   M. Gehringer

                Doug DiTondo                                    Donna Tarantino

                Priest

                Mary Goodfellow

                Sandy Shellaway

                Tony Shellaway

 

 

Serving at Mass                                February 7

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm – Pat Meinzer                             Ed Tryon

              Marci Jaman                            Mark Meinzer                   Priest

              Deacon

              Trish Dornisch

              LaRue Emmell

 

7:30 am – Paul Moser                              J.Sakalouckas

              Maureen Moser

              Priest

              Deacon

              Pat Scheerbaum

              Keith Greczek

 

9:30 am – Joan Pongia                            Sue DiMarco

              Rita Tokarski                           Joe Cassarella

              Priest

              Priest

              Sharon Shaak

              Marianne Peters

 

11:00 am – Tinamarie Evans                    Adam Canigiani

                Amanda Charlton                    Eileen Davis

                Priest

                Priest

                Maryanne Charlton

                Kevin Charlton

 

 

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

January 31, 2010

 

Monday, February 1

8:00 am – Adelaide Yurick, (Bruce & Jean Gerhart)

               

Tuesday, February 2, The Presentation of the Lord

8:00 am – Eric Shellenberger, (Robert & Jane Nichol)

                           

Wednesday, February 3, Saint Blaise

7:00 pm – Marie McKeever, (The Souder family)

 

Thursday, February 4

8:00 am – Jennie Virus, (Catherine Cressman)

 

Friday, February 5, Saint Agatha

9:00 am – Mass in Church

                Bob Kane, (Frank & Marie Tokarski)

   

Saturday, February 6, Saint Paul Miki

8:00 am – Dave Ruble, (Vince & Laurene Latham)

5:00 pm – Anna Dietrich, (Bob & Dawn Ellis)

              

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

February 7

7:30 am – For the living and deceased members

                of the Parish.

9:30 am – Patricia Cody, (Joe & Theresa Cassarella)

11:00 am – Marie Treffeisen,

                  (Richard & Roxanne Schiffner)

 

 

 

 

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, Baby Robert John Riegel Jr., Robert Rukstalis, Mary Ann Bencie, Frances Cannon, Dianna Rynkiewicz, Ethel Buck, Gary Lester Keller, Baby Lucy Littlefield, Charlotte Azarovich, George Bradford, Margie Shelley, Matthew Melcher, Rick DeStefano, Catherine Wlazelek, Mark & Margaret Clark, Carrie Desetto, Anthony Bodgon, Kathrine Kerivel, Herman Adam, Tommy Slattery, Ruth Wunder, Baby Olivia Enriquez, Elizabeth Brinckman, Carla Kozak, Bill Kulp, Janice Minnich, Al Kornak, Bob McCarty, Christine Keer, Christine Erb, Jean Kosich, Patrick Malloy, Tom Brogan, William McAffee, Delia Grim, Robert Engler, John Brazuk, Evelyn Dixon, Thomas Zappala & Adam Canigiani, Jr.

 

For those who have died, and in particular for Filomena D’Aloia, Linda Cooper, Thomas Healy, Charles Vance & Emily Casey (Mother of Rev. Philip Lowe), grant them eternal rest and peace.

 

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

 

January 25, 2009              January 24, 2010

Envelopes:  $  9,864.00      $  9,901.00     

Loose:             1,698.00          1,528.00

Children:             62.00                73.60

Total:          $11,624.00      $11,502.60

 

Special collection:

Haiti Relief Fund - $7,209.00

 

 

ACTIVITIES - *BINGO*

 

 

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

Working Thursday – February 4th – Team #1

All regular games pay $50

FINAL COVER – ALL SPECIAL PAYS: $500

Bingo:  January 21st

55 players

Games:   $ 102.00

Kitchen: $   69.05

Total:     $  171.05

 

PARISH BREAKFAST

Our parish Breakfast was held on Sunday, January 24th.  Thank you so much to those who came out and worked hard to make the Breakfast fun and successful. We served 763 people with, a  profit of $4,082.00! Our next parish Breakfast is February 28th.  Save the date!

 

BUILDING MEMORIALS

Give a St. Philip Neri Memorial Gift!

For a donation of $35 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 Dorothy Goodfellow, requested by: Mary Gervin, Louis & Carl Scheerbaum, and Richard & Joan Wielgoszinski.

In memory of John Dykie, requested by: Donald & Bonnie Ritter & Genevieve Husted.

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

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 31st – Catholic Schools Week – 9:30 am - Opening Mass

Sunday, January 31st – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – at the 9:30 am Mass

Sunday, January 31st – Youth Ministry – the EDGE Grade School – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Teens Living in Christ (High School), 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Sunday, January 31st – Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – gym – 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Monday, February 1st – Bible Timeline Study – rectory – 7:00 pm

Monday, February 1st – Catholic Schools Week

Monday, February 1st – Pre-Jordan – Rectory Meeting Room – 7:30 pm

Monday, February 1st – Charismatic Prayer Group – Chapel – 7:00 pm

Monday, February 1st – CYO Sports – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Tuesday, February 2nd – Catholic Schools Week

Tuesday, February 2nd – Choir & Cantor Practice – in Church at 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 2nd – SPN Craft Guild – gym – Meeting Room – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, February 2nd – Boy Scouts – gym – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 2nd – CYO Sports – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Wednesday, February 3rd – Catholic Schools Week

Wednesday, February 3rd – PREP – Religious Ed – School at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, February 3rd – CYO Sports – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Thursday, February 4th – Catholic Schools Week

Thursday, February 4th – Bingo – gym – 6:30 pm

Thursday, February 4th – Cub Scouts – at the School – 6:45 pm

Thursday, February 4th – Little Flowers Girl Club – School Library – 6:30 pm

Friday, February 5th – First Friday Mass in Church at 9:00 am; Adoration in Church – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday, February 5th – Catholic Schools Week

Friday, February 5th – Bible Timeline Study – rectory – 10:00 am

Friday, February 5th- SPN Quilting – gym – Meeting Room – 1:00 pm

Friday, February 5th – CYO Sports – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Saturday, February 6th – Catholic Schools Week

Saturday, February 6th – Blessing of Throats – 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Saturday, February 6th – SPN Energy Committee Meeting – gym – 10:00 am

Saturday, February 6th – CYO Sports – gym – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Sunday, February 7th – Open House – SPN Grade School – 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Sunday, February 7th – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – 9:30 am Mass

Sunday, February 7th – Little Church – gym – 9:30am

Sunday, February 7th – CYO Sports – gym – 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm

Sunday, February 7th – Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – gym – 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Pastoral Council Meeting – Monday, February 8th – rectory – 7:00 pm

Bible Timeline Study – Monday, February 8th – rectory – 7:00 pm

Charismatic Prayer Group – Monday, February 8th – Chapel – 7:00 pm

CYO Sports – Monday, February 8th – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Choir & Cantor Practice – Tuesday, February 9th – in Church at 6:00 pm

Boy Scouts – Tuesday, February 9th – gym – 7:00 pm

CYO Sports – Tuesday, February 9th – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Home & School Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 10th – rectory – 7:00 pm

PREP – Religious Ed – Wednesday, February 10th – School – 6:00 pm

CYO Sports – Wednesday, February 10th – gym – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Pennsburg Manor Nursing Home Mass – Thursday, February 11th – 10:00 am

Cub Scouts – Thursday, February 11th – at the School – 6:45 pm

Bible Timeline Study – Friday, February 12th – rectory – 9:00 am

Set-up for Thank You Party – Friday, February 12th – in the gym

Parish Thank You Volunteer Party – Saturday, February 13th – gym – 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Sunday, February 14th – 9:30 am Mass

Little Church – Sunday, February 14th – gym-9:30am

Knights of Columbus Meeting – Sunday, February 14th – rectory – 7:30 pm

Youth Ministry – Sunday, February 14th – ALL Youth – “AGAPE NIGHT” – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – Sunday, February 14th – gym – 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

 

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PREP SCHEDULE

February 2010:

February 3rd – Classes

February 3rd – First Communion Parent Meeting – 6:10 pm – Mandatory Meeting (SNOW DATE)

February 10th – classes

February 17th – NO CLASSES

February 24th – classes

 

March 3rd – classes

March 10th – classes

March 17th – classes

March 23rd – First Communion Retreat – Social Hall/Church

March 24th – classes

March 31st – classes

 

April 4th – Easter Sunday

April 7th – classes

April 14th – classes

April 21st – classes

April 22nd – First Communion Practice–Church – 6pm

April 24th – First Holy Communion – in Church at 10:00 am

April 28th – last class

 

May 11th – Marian May Procession – Church-6:30 pm

 

SCHOOL NEWS

 

Preschool – This week we studied the letter P. On Friday the class had a visit from Gabby’s father, Mr. Medveckus. He is a policeman & he came to talk to the children about safety. Another special surprise came from Mr. Tosco, Lorenzo’s Daddy. He brought in a delicious pizza for the letter P. All in all a really eventful week!

 

Kindergarten – In Science, the Kindergarten learned more about snow. They made their own crystal snowflake as a class and observed it each day.

 

1st – First grade is reading a story about friends this week. They will discuss what makes good friendships and how to treat friends.

 

2nd – The second grade is learning about Famous American. They read a biography, wrote a short paragraph, made a paper plate face and dressed up as their assigned character.

 

3rd – The third grade is learning about the various miracles that Jesus performed. Students will discover how these stories strengthen their faith.

 

4th – The students enjoyed challenging one another with word problems that required logical thinking.

 

5th – The students are excited to welcome their new classmate, Andrew! They are busy studying electricity and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

 

6th – In social studies, sixth grade just finished learning about Antarctica and the islands of Oceania. Next, it’s off to Africa!

 

7th – Seventh grade is enjoying reading The Outsiders. In social studies, we’re learning about the American Revolution and preparing for a debate between the Patriots and Loyalists.

 

8th – The eighth grade is studying immigration at the beginning of the 20th century. They are writing a journal documenting their journey as an immigrant to America.

PARISH NEWS

 

 

HAVE YOU FOUND YOURSELF

ON THE “BEST STRESSED” LIST LATELY?

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE –

COME TO THE PARISH MISSION

SAVE THE DATES

Sunday, February 28 to Thursday March 1

“Brothers and Sister, strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts”.  1 Corinthians 12:31.

Saint Philip Neri Parish has a gift for you!  Come to our Parish Mission from Sunday, February 28th until Thursday, March 4th. See the Insert in today’s Bulletin for more information.

 

YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING ELSE TO DO.

YOU WILL NEVER HAVE SOMETHING BETTER.

           

 St. Philip Neri Parish Council Election News:

 

St. Philip Neri Parish Council Election Committee is seeking prospective candidates for three (3) open At-Large, Parish Council positions.  According to the By-Laws of the Parish Council, At-Large members have the following duties:  

 

6.3. At-Large Members: The three (3) At-Large members shall act as general representatives of the parish and shall be the main communications link between the Parish Council and Parish community.

 

The At-Large members shall be responsible to solicit input from parish members, for maintaining the suggestion box and reporting to the Parish Council any and all issues, concerns, needs and desires which any member of the parish community has risen. Moreover the senior At-Large representative will be responsible for preparing and placing approved communications and responses into the parish bulletin and web page.

 

Further, According to the By-Laws of the Parish Council, prospective At-Large member candidates must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following criteria to be considered for candidacy: 

 

7.1 Eligibility: As a general condition, to hold any position on Parish Council, an individual must be a registered member of the Parish for at least one year, a practicing Catholic and additionally meeting the specific eligibility requirements set forth for each position to include any mandatory hiatus periods.

7.1.2 At-Large Members: Eligible candidates are persons who have either (A) been a regular member of any parish ministry for a period of at least one (1) year or (B) has actively participated in any recognized parish function, i.e. carnival, PREP, Boy Scouts etc., for a period of at least two years. 

 

Any registered member of the parish may nominate themselves or submit the names of any person(s) for any one of the open positions.

 

Use the nomination ballot below or the insert in the bulletin to submit your name or that of another person for prospective candidacy. 

 

Return the ballot either in the collection basket or to the rectory. 

 

For more information please contact the Election Committee Chair, Jack Nash at (610) 812-0971 or jtnash@comcast.net.   

 

Parish Council Nomination Ballot

Prospective Candidate Name:

Parish Member Since: 

Address:

Phone/email:

 

Parish Ministry(ies) and length of service. Examples: Hospitality, Liturgy, Parish Life, Faith Formation, Outreach Ministries:

 

Parish function(s) and years of participation. Examples: Carnival, PREP, CYO, Boy Scouts, Bingo, PreCana, Lawn Care, etc.

 

Notable Qualities of Prospective Candidate: 

 

CONFESSIONS ON THE 2nd and 4th SATURDAYS

On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, Fr. Smart will be hearing Confessions in Father Roncase’s Confessional. 

Confession time remains the same time every Saturday afternoon…4:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

 

SPN ROSARY SOCIETY

Come and pray the Rosary every 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Chapel.  Our next prayer gathering is Monday – February 8th.

 

ALPHA

ALPHA begins on Wednesday, February 17th.  Come to the first (INTRODUCTORY) Session in the rectory meeting room at 6:30 pm.  For more information, please go to the website: www.alphausa.org.  ALL ARE WELCOME!

 

ST. PHILIP NERI CHURCH FISH FRY

It’s getting to be that time of year again!  Our Lenten Fish Fry begins on Friday, February 19th and continues until Good Friday – April 2ndh, in our parish Social Hall from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Eat-in or take out available.

Any questions regarding the Menu, prices, or any other general information, please call Rita Latshaw at: 215-679-7009.

 

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS - 2009

Any parishioner wishing to receive a copy of their 2009 Contribution Statement is asked to please call the rectory office: 215-679-9275.  Copies will be mailed upon request only.

 

FROM THE PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE

 

Elizabeth Ministry Update

 

We wish to extend our thanks to the thirty-seven (37) new mothers in our parish who welcomed us into their home so graciously in this past year  We continue to strive to support the new families in our parish through home visits, meetings, play groups and special presentations with our Mom-Mom Connection.  Our next meeting is on St. Patrick’s Day evening, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the Neri Center.  Interested?  Call LaRue Emmell at 215-679-3086 or email: lemmell2@comcast.net. We always welcome new members!

 

H.O.P.E.

HOPE is Helping Other People Enthusiastically.  Church volunteers are ready to help our parishioners with free transportation appointments with doctors, errands, etc. 

 

Please call us with your needs – Bob & Kathy Talbot: 215-541-0250

 

 

H.O.P.E. STATISTICS FOR 2009

Parishioner requests:

157

Volunteer hours:

246

God Bless all our volunteers!

 

ROME TRIP

A FIRM COMMITMENT IS NEEDED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th.

 

PLEASE CALL KATHY KULP AT: 267-923-5173.   

 

ATTENTION -

ALL SCRAPBOOKERS AND CRAFTERS…

 

Let’s get together for a day of Scrapbooking/Crafting and fellowship.

 

Where:  Neri Center – East Greenville

When:  Saturday, February 27th

Time:  8:30 am – 7:00 pm

Come for the whole day or just a few hours!

Please register with Wendy Benner by calling 215-234-0354 as soon as possible.  Space is limited.

 

Life in the Spirit Seminars at SPN Chapel

 7:00 PM

Monday – February 15th –God’s Love

Monday – February 22nd – Salvation

Monday – March 1st – Parish Mission in Church

Monday – March 8th – The New Life

Monday – March 15th – Receiving God’s Gift

Monday – March 22nd – Baptized in the Spirit

Monday – March 29th – Growth

Monday – April 5th – Transformation in Christ

 

Cardinal Suenens stated that Jesus is like a toaster; He doesn’t work unless you plug Him into you.

 

On Pentecost 2008, Pope Benedict XVI said:

“I invite you all to experience the beauty of being baptized in the Holy Spirit.”

 

Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic  Charismatic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the Mass of on the Vigil of Pentecost 2009 said:  “It is possible for Jesus of Nazareth to be more real to you than the person sitting next to you.” 

 

His parish bulletin listed the names of 22 Seminarians and 8 women in Formation discerning religious life, all from his parish.

 

For information and to register, please call Rich Grochowski: 610-323-1127.

 

 

 

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

 

Are you Deaf or know someone who is Deaf?

Contact:

CATHOLIC DEAF APOSTOLATE

Masses in ASL and Interpreted Masses

Religious Education/Preparation for Sacraments

Adult Faith Formation and Socials

Summer Camp for Deaf Children

Interpreters for Catholic Events

PCPDDEAF@adphila.org

215-587-3913 (V) (TTY)

267-507-1215 (VP)

Google:  Deaf Apostolate Phila

 

 

AREA PARISH NEWS

 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

 

Individuals are invited to take all donations on Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to our truck located at the following location:

 

St. Mary Delphi

40 Spring Mound Road

Schwenskville, PA 19473

 

MOVIE IN THE MORNING

 

View this fascinating and intriguing documentary video Presentation that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the first photograph of the burial cloth believe to have covered Christ’s body after the Crucifixion.  This video examines skepticism over the shroud’s authenticity, debunking scientists who claimed that it could not be more than 600 years old.  Embark on the shroud’s journey around the Mediterranean to Turin Italy where it has drawn millions of pilgrims for centuries.

 

Jesus and the Shroud of Turin

Friday – February 5

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Corpus Christi Church

Religious Education Room

 

CRAFTERS WANTED

Applications are now being accepted for the Annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held at the new Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, on Saturday, November 13th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

 

This Craft Fair was previously held at Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School.  Individuals with handcrafted products are welcome to reserve spaces for $50 each.

 

For additional information or to receive an application, please contact Anne Tomassi at:  610-275-2752 or email at bhiriak@pjphs.org.

 

AREA NEWS

 

MASS FOR HOME SCHOOLING FAMILIES

Thursday – February 25

1:30 pm

On Thursday, February 25th, His Eminence, Cardinal Rigali, is scheduled to celebrate Mass  at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Immaculate Conception Chapel for Home Schooling Families.

 

Please come and participate in the celebration of this vocation.  All are welcome.  For additional information, please call Pete Vink at: 610-942-4286.

 

VICTORIAN VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE

 

THIRD ANNUAL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN ASSEMBLY #346

VALENTINE’S DANCE

February 20, 2010

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Immaculate Conception BVM Church Hall

Douglasville, PA

Ticket prices:

$40/person or

$75/couple

NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR

For ticket information, call:

Joe Cassarella: 215-679-3637 or

Bob Keeley: 267-923-8713


SPN HSA Pot of Gold Fundraiser will be March 13, 2010

 

The Home and School Association is looking for items for our trays to be raffled off in the tricky tray and items to be auctioned off during a silent auction.

 

Over the holiday if there are items that you receive that you may not want or need, please consider donating them to our fundraiser.  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and as with our other fundraisers will be used to enhance the students education experience.

 

Donations in the past have been:

Candles                                             Baskets of Cheer

Fireworks                                         Artwork

Craft Items                                       Spa Products or Gift Certificates

Small Appliances                             Movies

Games/Toys                                     Jewelry

Longaberger Baskets                        Purses

Bingo Items                                      Statues

Sporting Event tickets                     Vacation Homes

 

However, there is no limit to what can be donated!

 

Thank you,

Saint Philip Neri Home & School Association

 

 

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Price:  $30/person, $50/couple

Cost of the ticket includes:

Dinner catered by TOSCO’S Restaurant

Beer/wine/soda

Music provided by DJ from A+ Entertainment

10 tickets for the Tricky Tray Raffle

SWEETHEART DEAL!

Purchase tickets before February 14th and the cost is $40/couple

Contact Georgine Heibeck at: 215-541-4115 or:

heibeck@verizon.net for tickets.

 


Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

 

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus and the brawl

A child comes home from school with a torn shirt and black eye. What happened? Well, somebody said something and somebody didn’t like it and one thing led to another and there was a fight. Hey, aren’t we supposed to be raising kids to be peace-loving Christians? Yes, but picture the scene in the gospel: There’s a mob trying to throw Jesus off a cliff and he escapes. It’s not exactly a picture of serenity. Today there was conflict. Tomorrow it’ll be peaceful. Same is true with children. Just keep providing the example of peace and they’ll grow into it.

Today’s readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 or 13:4-13; Luke 4:21-30

“But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.”

 

Monday, February 1

Zombie no more

Life among the tombs is tough. Pope John Paul II used the phrase the “culture of death” to describe our world and its willingness to compromise the value of human life at every turn. In the litany of familiar ways—abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war, torture, discrimination, research at the expense of life, economic exploitation—we devalue the likeness of God imparted to each person. This unrestrained death culture makes it easier to embrace violent options and policies of indifference rather than seeking peaceful solutions and the common good. Lose the tombs. Up with people!

Today’s readings: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20

“[The man] lived among the tombs; and no one could restrain him any more, even with a chain.”

 

Tuesday, February 2
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

When children are present

Like most parents, Mary and Joseph wanted the best for their child. They were faithful Jews and desired their son to be raised in the faith that had sustained them. They took Jesus to the Temple to be consecrated and presented to God, where they met Simeon and Anna, elders of the community. The elders immediately recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel, a light to the whole world. What can you do this day to call forth the gifts of a child and encourage them to use their gifts to give light to the world?

Today’s readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.”

 

Wednesday, February 3
Feast of Ansgar, bishop

Worth the effort

A highly effective missionary in ninth-century Scandinavia and northern Germany, Saint Ansgar’s success apparently grew out of his preaching ability, the example of his holy life, and the miracles that happened through his intercession. Forces beyond his control, though, swept away many of his achievements. But in obtaining mixed results Ansgar was not alone. Jesus had run into his own problems in his home town. The people of Nazareth resented him and had trouble believing this local boy could speak and act with such wisdom and power. Because of their lack of faith, Jesus could work few wonders there. Your hard work can sometimes be undone or ignored. At such times remember that some pretty holy people met similar reactions. And know that good work, even if it’s badly received, is worth doing well and may have long-term benefits not obvious at the time.

Today’s readings: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Mark 6:1-6

“He could do no deed of power there . . . . and he was amazed at their unbelief.”

 

Thursday, February 4

Make sense of it all

Concern for Roman Catholic-Anglican relations has been in the headlines in recent months, but dialogue between the two traditions has been going on for a number of years. According to the Vatican’s website, significant progress has been made on several fronts, including on the complex and delicate question of how authority should be exercised in the universal church. There is a mutual recognition, for instance, “that because of their baptism and their participation in the sensus fidelium [“the sense of the faithful”] the laity play an integral part in decision-making in the church.” Be active in your faith community and make your own contribution to shaping the sensus fidelium.

Today’s readings: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Mark 6:7-13

“He called the twelve . . . and gave them authority.”

 

Friday, February 5

Who is it?

Not everyone knew who Jesus was and what he was doing when he began his public ministry. You couldn’t Google him or check out his Facebook page and he wasn’t on Twitter. Some thought Jesus was Elijah or another prophet. King Herod sided with those who believed Jesus to be John the Baptist come back from the dead. Even without modern communications technology, though, the Gospel of Mark guides its readers to see how John looked ahead to Christ. People wanted both of them dead. Both were “righteous and holy” men. And the mistaken assumption that John had been raised foreshadowed the real resurrection of Jesus to come. You have the challenge as well to see and follow the real Jesus.

Today’s readings: Sirach 47:2-11; Mark 6:14-29

“When Herod heard of it, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.’ ”

 

Saturday, February 6

Feast of Paul Miki, martyr, and companions, martyrs

Hidden gifts

Paul Miki received the martyrdom of Christ, the crucifixion, at Nagasaki along with 23 other clergy and laity. The Japanese Jesuit priest (contemporary with Saint Teresa of Avila in Spain) had been persecuted by a government who saw Christianity as a threat to the recently achieved unification of national rule. First jailed, Miki and his community of Christians were forced to undertake a 600-mile march from Kyoto to Nagasaki. When the prisoners finally arrived at the site of their martyrdom and saw that they were to be crucified, they sung the Te Deum in thanksgiving. Miki preached even from the cross, calling the witnesses to conversion and forgiving the guards. What do you perceive as suffering that may also be received as a gift?

Today’s readings: 1 Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34

“I give you also what you have not asked.”

 


SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

FOOD TAKE-OUT SALE

PICK UP DATE :  – SUNDAY February 7, 2010 – IN SOCIAL HALL

PICK UP TIMES:        – 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM –      IN SOCIAL HALL

 

MENU:      PIZZA: Whole Pies Only:           PLAIN                     $ 8.00

                                                                                  PEPPERONI     $ 9.00

(PIES WILL BE HALF-BAKED)

 

                  

                   Regular Hoagies 8 inch: Italian, Turkey or Ham)   $ 5.00

L                 Large 3 Foot Hoagie                                                $34.00

                   BEEF CHILI:          (QUARTS only)                         $ 7.00

                   CHICKEN WINGS (DOZENS only)

(HOT or BBQ)                                                   $ 6.00

                  

PRE-ORDERS ONLY - PRE-ORDERS ONLY

 

ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st

 

Orders can be dropped in the collection basket at all Masses by January 31st,

                                                                       at the rectory (by Monday, February 1st)

                                                                       at the School  (by Monday, February 1st)

                                                                       or by calling:

Rita:      215.679.7009

Connie: 610.287.9829

Viola:    215.536.5495

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ORDER FORM

               Name: _________________________            Pizza:           Plain:        ______

                                                                                                        Pepperoni: ______

               Phone: _________________________                                                                                                                                          Regular or Large 3 Foot Hoagies:  Italian:  ______

                                                                       (Please CIRCLE hoagie size type) Turkey: ______

               PICK-UP TIME: ________________                                              Ham:    ______

 

           Beef Chili:   _____________  (Qts.)

 

                                                                                                            Wings:            Hot:   ________ (Dz.)

                                                                                                                                   BBQ: ________ (Dz.)

 

St. PHILIP NERI GRADE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

 

Registration is open at our Parish Grade School for the 2010-2011 School Year.

 

Kindergarten thru Eighth Grade

 

Registration Fee

        New family              -               $ 225

        Re-registration       -               $ 175

 

Pre-3 and 4 year old registration   $   75

 

Any registration taking place after April 1, 2010, will add a late fee of $25.00.  This is due to the extra costs the school incurs for having to order books and supplies outside of the regular order.

 

Registration fee includes: Books, Classroom Supplies, Sacramental Fees, Program Fees, and Technology Fees.

 

Tuition Rates for 2010 - 2011

 

Kindergarten thru 8th grade                                         Pre-School 3 year old & 4 year old

 

1 child        -           $  2,200                                         Pre-3 -        $   980 per child

 

2 children   -           $  3,455                                        Pre-4 -        $1,095 per child

 

3 children   -           $  4,025

 

4 or more children- $  4,700

 

Non parishioner -    $  4,000 per child

 

 

 

St. Philip Neri offers Tuition Assistance for Kindergarten thru Eighth Grades for parish families in need of assistance.

 

For more information or to request a Registration/Tuition Contract, please call the School Office at 215-679-7481 or the Rectory Office at 215-679-9275.

 

 

St. Philip Neri Elementary School

Open House

Sunday, February 7, 2010

 

 

Parishioner's are invited to our Parish Elementary School on Sunday, February 7, 2010, immediately following each Mass at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:00 AM.  The school will be open for tours, and teachers will be on hand to answer any questions pertaining to curriculum and school life at St. Philip Neri.  Light refreshments will be served.

 

All NEW families that register on February 7th will receive $75.00 off of the registration fee and be entered into drawings for $100.00 off tuition and for a Flynn & O'Hara $25.00 Gift Certificate.

 

All families that re-register on February 7th will receive $25.00 off of the registration fee. All families that re-register on February 7th will also be entered into drawings for FREE registration, $100.00 off tuition and a Flynn & O'Hara $25.00 Gift Certificate.

 

EVERYONE who attends on February 7th will be eligible for the following drawings:

 

Floral Arrangement Courtesy of Red Hill Florist

Basket of School Supplies

2 Tosco's Gift Certificates

$50.00 in SCRIP of your choice (Gift Cards)

Many other Prizes

 

 

All drawings will be held on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 1:00 PM. 

 

 

WINNERS NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!

 

 

 

 

 

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

 

Sunday, March 7, 2010

 

Archbishop Carroll High School

Radnor, PA

 

11:30 am -- 5:30 pm

 

Teen Convocation:

“Never-ending Story”

 

 

Featuring:

 * Keynote Presenter – Jim Beckman

* Music – Tom Lelyo

* Workshops – Father Steve DeLacy,

Sister Kelly, of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth

*Father Chris Rogers

 

* Sunday Mass!

Celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior

 

$20 fee includes lunch and snacks

Open to all high school teens (grades 9-12)

 

Contact Colleen Daley, Youth Minister: 215-541-1716

 

Office for Catechetical Formation

www.archphila.org/catechetical * 215-587-3760