Church of Saint Philip Neri

Pennsburg, PA 18073

February 14, 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 open 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.

 

LENT

Lent begins Wednesday, February 17th.

 

Masses in Church at 9:00 am; 12:10 pm; and 7:30 pm.  Ashes will be distributed during the Masses.

 

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast and Abstinence.  All Friday’s of Lent are days of Abstinence from meat.

 

Every Wednesday during Lent there are two (2) Masses:  12:10 pm in Church and 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

 

Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm.

 

Grade School Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, February 24th; Wednesday, March 10th; and Wednesday, March 24th all at 1:00 pm in Church.  (Everyone is welcome)

 

CONFESSIONS DURING LENT

During Lent, Confessions are:

Wednesday evenings: 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm in Church.

Saturday afternoons:  4:00 pm to 4:45 pm in Church.

 

CONFESSIONS DURING HOLY WEEK

Tuesday, March 30th:  7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Church.

 

Serving at Mass                                February 14

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm – Jim Quigley                            Ernie Quatrani

              Annemarie Quigley                   Larry Concio     

              Priest

              Priest

              Dave Moser

              Trudy Moser

 

7:30 am – Denise Guckin                                    Michael Lynch

              Lori Brozena                             John Guckin

              Priest

              Immaculata Barndt

              Chuck Rodgers

              Maria Rodgers

 

9:30 am – Christine Kemp                                   Wendy Benner

              Lester Kemp                             Terry Benner

              Priest

9:30 am - Colleen Daley

              Judy Sledgen

              Linda Benko

 

11:00 am – Anna Kells                            Luke Verna

                Sarah Franks                         D. McCausland

                Priest

                Deacon

                Mary Goodfellow

                Bill Orr

 

Serving at Mass                                February 17

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

Ash Wednesday

9:00 am – Joan Pongia                            Mark Meinzer

              Rita Tokarski

              Priest

              Immaculata Barndt

              Jim Michels

              Marianne Peters

 

12:10 pm – Lillian Hewitt                                    Joe Cassarella

                Jenny Josko

                Priest

                LaRue Emmell

                Bob Talbot

                Kathryn Talbot

 

7:30 pm -   Dianne Kennedy                    Terry Benner

                Patrick Kennedy

                Priest

                Deacon

                Priest

                Linda Franks

 

Serving at Mass                                February 21

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm – John Burke                             S. Hunsberger

              Catherine Cahill                                   Bob Piccone

              Priest

              Alice Swift

              Janet Kendra

              Lee Johnson

7:30 am – Mary R. Giambrone                   Theresa Gilmore

              Michael Duka                           John Gilmore

               Priest

               Michele Martin

               Dina Corrado

               Peter D’Amico

 

9:30 am – Stephan Adelsberger                 Matt Horvath

              Christine Adelsberger                Eileen Koch

              Priest

              Deacon

              Priest

              Michael Sledgen

 

11:00 am – Jeanne Hermley                     Donna Tarantino

                Bob Hermley

                Priest

                Deacon

                Priest

                Mary Lavin

 

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

February 14, 2010

Monday, February 15

8:00 am – Adelaide Yurick, (Robert & Diana Virus)

              

 

Tuesday, February 16

8:00 am – Giosuelo Liguoro, (Silvene Bracalente)

                           

Wednesday, February 17, Ash Wednesday

9:00 am – Martin Brechter, (Brian, Dawn & girls)

12:10 pm – Joseph Cahill, (Pat & Eileen Cahill)

7:30 pm – Patricia Cody

 

Thursday, February 18

8:00 am – Agnes Josko, (Gloria Kaiser)

 

Friday, February 19

8:00 am – Patricia Cody, (Rose Liguoro)

7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

   

Saturday, February 20

8:00 am – Jennie Virus, (John & Susan Shuhler)

5:00 pm – Marie Treffeisen,

                (Roxanne & Richard Schiffner)

              

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

February 21, 2010

7:30 am – Patricia Cody, (The Guckin Family)

9:30 amJames Johnson, Jr. (Joe & Lee Johnson)

11:00 am – For the living and deceased members

                 of the Parish.

 

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 Riegel Jr., Robert Rukstalis, Mary Ann Bencie, Frances Cannon, Dianna Rynkiewicz, Ethel Buck, Gary Lester Keller, Baby Lucy Littlefield, Charlotte Azarovich, George Bradford, 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., & Jo Maturo.

 

For those who have died, and in particular for Robert A Roncase, Sr. (Father of Rev. Robert A. Roncase), grant them eternal rest and peace.

 

JANUARY MONTHLY EXPENSES

Salaries:                          48,036.00

Oil:                                    4,354.00                           

Electric:                            3,624.00

Telephone:                           373.00

Insurance: Parish             5,308.00

Insurance: Medical            5,875.00

Trash:                                   326.00

Assessment:                -

Maintenance/Supplies:      9,865.00

Water/Sewer -                    

(East Greenville)                   303.00

Total:                            $ 78,064.00

 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

February 8, 2009                        February 7, 2010

Envelopes:  $ 8,557.50               $ 8,609.00

Loose:            1,261.00                     999.00

Children:            90.95                      109.50

Total:         $  9,909.45               $ 9,717.50

 

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 William Engle, requested by: Elton & Thompson, P.C.

In memory of John Dykie, requested by: Richard Husted.

In memory of Anna Mae Malasky, requested by:

St. Philip Neri Craft Guild, Ken & Rita Latshaw,

Cliff & Connie Marks, & Gerald & Joan McMahon.

In memory of Linda Cooper, requested by:

John & Beverly Cooper, & Carollin McCallum.

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

 

ACTIVITIES - *BINGO*

 

 

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

Working Thursday – February 18th – Team #3

All regular games pay $50

FINAL COVER – ALL SPECIAL PAYS: $500

 

Bingo:  February 4th

53 players

Games - $   69.75

Kitchen -  154.75

Total -    $ 224.50

 

PARISH BREAKFAST

Our next parish Breakfast is Sunday, February 28th, from 7:00 am – 12:30 pm.  Save the date!

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS THIS WEEK

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

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

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

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

Sunday, February 14th – Youth Ministry – in the gym – ALL Youth – AGAPE Night – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Monday, February 15th – No School – President’s Day

 

Monday, February 15th – Bible Timeline Study – rectory – 7:00 pm

Monday, February 15th – Charismatic Prayer Group – Chapel – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 16th – Choir & Cantor Practice – in the Church – 6:30 pm

Tuesday, February 16th – Garden Club Meeting – rectory – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 16th – TOSCO DAY – Home & School – FAT TUESDAY

Tuesday, February 16th – Carnival Committee Meeting – rectory – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 16th – SPN Craft Guild – gym – Meeting Room – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, February 16th – Boy Scouts – gym – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 17th – Ash Wednesday; all Masses in Church:  9:00 am; 12:10 pm; 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 17th – No PREP/Religious Ed

Wednesday, February 17th – NO ALPHA

Thursday, February 18th – Bingo – gym – 6:30 pm

Thursday, February 18th – Cub Scouts – at the school – 6:45 pm

Thursday, February 18th – Friendly Visitors Ministry Meeting – Rectory Meeting Room – 7:00 pm

Friday, February 19th – Parish Fish Fry – gym – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, February 19th – Bible Timeline Study – rectory – 9:00 am

Friday, February 19th – SPN Quilting – gym – 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 20th – Boy Scouts Spaghetti Supper – gym – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday, February 21st – SPN School Open House – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sunday, February 21st – Children’s Liturgy of the Word – at the 9:30 am Mass

Sunday, February 21st – Little Church – gym- 9:30 am

Sunday, February 21st – Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – gym – 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Bible Timeline Study – Monday, February 22nd – rectory meeting room – 7:00 pm

Charismatic Prayer Group – Monday, February 22nd – Chapel – 7:00 pm

Choir & Cantor Practice – Tuesday, February 23rd – in Church at 6:00 pm

Boy Scouts – Tuesday, February 23rd – gym – 7:00 pm

Lenten Mass – Wednesday, February 24th – in the Church at 12:10 pm

Grade School Stations of the Cross – Wednesday, February 24th – in Church at 1:00 pm

PREP/Religious Ed – Wednesday, February 24th – at the School – 6:00 pm

Rosary at the Pennsburg Manor – Thursday, February 25th – 1:15 pm

Bingo – Thursday, February 25th – gym – 6:30 pm

Respect Life Ministry – Food PREP for the Homeless – Thursday, February 25th – rectory – 5:15 pm

Cub Scouts – Thursday, February 25th – at the school – 6:45 pm

Parish Fish Fry – Friday, February 26th – gym – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bible Timeline Study – Friday, February 26th – rectory meeting room – 9:00 am

Parish Breakfast set-up – Saturday, February 27th – in the gym

Parish Breakfast – Sunday, February 28th – in the gym – 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Sunday, February 28th – in Church at the 9:30 am Mass

Little Church – Sunday, February 28th –gym – 9:30am

Youth Ministry – Sunday, February 28th – EDGE Grade School – gym – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; TLIC (Teens Living in Christ) – gym – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Men’s 30 & Over Basketball

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PREP SCHEDULE

February 2010:

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

 

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 4

“In the year of the drought,

it shows no distress, but bears fruit”.

Jeremiah 17: 5-8

 

Has this been a bad year for you financially, economically, spiritually?  You’re not alone!  Come; get refreshed at our Parish Mission, the week of February 28th.  Refresh your soul, who knows what fruit it will bear?  See the Insert in this week’s Bulletin.

 

YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING ELSE TO DO.

YOU WILL NEVER HAVE SOMETHING BETTER.

 

 

 

FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND

OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT 2010

 

The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, February 17, on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.  Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.

 

All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertaking spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.


All are encouraged to participate in “Operation Rice Bowl”, which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.

 

Special note:  Because the Feast of Saint Joseph will be on a Friday in Lent this year, the obligation to abstain from meat does not bind on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Friday, March 19th.

 

 

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 – March 8th.

 

PARISH CARNIVAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Our first meeting for our Annual Parish Carnival will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at the rectory at 7:00 pm.  Anyone who would like to be on the Carnival Committee, is invited to this meeting.

 

ALPHA

ALPHA will now begin on Wednesday, February 24th. (please note new start-up date)  Come to the first (INTRODUCTORY SESSION) in the Rectory Meeting Room at 6:30 pm.  For more information, please call Sue DiMarco: 215-679-7193 or go the website: www.alphausa.org.

 

 

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

 

A new website to access Social Service Programs:

Did you know that . . .  Governor Rendell has launched a new website to access social service programs?  The website is:  www.heretohelp.pa.gov.  If you see something that will be helpful to you, you can apply for it online.

 

SPRING CASINO TRIP

SHOWBOAT CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY

Saturday, March 20th

10:00 AM departure from SPN Church

$30 cost w/$25 return in free slot play!

For more information, please call Kathy Kulp at: 267-923-5173.

 

RSVP’S ARE DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

 

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.

 

TRIP TO ROME

A firm commitment is needed by Monday, February 15th. If interested, 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

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

 

ST. PHILIP NERI, EAST GREENVILLE

Students excel at:

LANSDALE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Our parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students on the First Semester Report.  We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence.

 

Among those earning second honors, were the following students from our parish:

 

Alexander D. Hetzel – ’11 &

Edmond J. Tryon – ‘11

 

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

 

Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood

Priesthood:

A life worth living.  A life worth considering.

www.HeedTheCall.org

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

 

Office of the Cardinal

 

Lent 2010

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

 

Through the solemn forty days of Lent, the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Our desire to conform ourselves more fully to Christ each day is given expression during this holy season through acts of penance.  We have all been made one with Christ through Baptism.  Penance offers us the opportunity to allow the sanctifying grace of this Sacrament to unfold more completely in our lives.

 

Efforts at reconciliation, concern for the salvation of one’s neighbor, the practice of charity, care for the poor, prayer, the exercise and defense of justice and the endurance of persecution for righteousness’ sake are all means by which we can take up our Cross each day and become united to Christ more fully.

 

I encourage you to embrace these works of love of God and neighbor during the days of Lent so as to be prepared to renew the promises of your baptism at Easter and so be more fully a part of the life of Christ and His Church.  In particular, I recommend to all of you the reception of the Sacrament of Penance, by which our Lord Jesus Christ personally offers His mercy and love.

 

Sincerely in Christ,

Cardinal Justin Rigali

Archbishop of Philadelphia

 

ANNUAL MASS FOR MIGRANTS & REFUGEES

 

The 13th Annual National Migration Week Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 7th, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. 

 

Cardinal Justin Rigali will be the main Celebrant and Homilist.  At 2:00 pm, a Procession of Ethnic Communities will begin with various selections of hymns sung by community members. 

 

The celebration of Holy Mass will begin at 2:30 pm.

 

 

 

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

 

YEAR OF THE PRIEST

CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC

Thursday, March 25th ~ 7:30 pm

Cathedral – Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Featuring;
The Philadelphia Priest Singers

The Keystone Boychoir

The All Catholic Secondary Chorus

Celebrate the “Year of the Priest” at a Concert of Sacred Music” featuring the Archdiocesan All Catholic Secondary Chorus, the Keystone Boychoir, and the “Philadelphia Priest Singers” – a group of our Archdiocesan priests singing sacred music from our heritage. 

 

One-time Performance will be held on Thursday, March 25th in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.  Limited tickets are available beginning on February 8th.  For ticket information, call 215-587-3519.  Proceeds from the Concert will benefit the Archdiocesan Priest Retirement Fund.

 

AREA PARISH NEWS

 

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. 

For more information call: 610-275-2752.

 

 

AREA NEWS

 

DISCERNMENT RETREAT – SISTERS OF IHM

God has a great idea!  You could be in the center of it!  Young women (18-35) are invited to participate in a Discernment Retreat with the IHM Sisters the weekend of February 26-27 at Villa Maria House of Studies.  Please contact Sister Carmen Teresa at ihmvoc2@aol.com or 610-889-1553.

The retreat will provide an opportunity to listen to God’s call, a time for personal and communal prayer and an opportunity to interact with the Sisters in Formation.

 

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

 

 

 

 


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


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

 

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exchanging woes for blessings

Isn’t it wonderful to be wealthy, to be well-fed, and to enjoy the esteem of the community? And if you don’t fit any of those categories, wouldn’t it be great if you did? Then why do you suppose Jesus lamented the fate of rich people? Probably because we tend to think that wealth, abundance, and acceptance are for us. Actually those good things are entrusted to us to be given to the poor, the hungry, and the despised. Lent begins this Wednesday. For 40 days we will work the blessed side of the Lord’s teaching by praying for others, feeding the hungry, and giving our money to the poor.

Today’s readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26

“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.”

 

Monday, February 15

Wisdom vs. IQ

The school of wisdom isn’t equivalent to a university. If that were so our leaders would be heroes and our economy would be sound. A high IQ and a pile of diplomas can lead to marital and fiscal disasters just as quickly as any other background. Wisdom is an attribute of God, which means we have to go to God to get it. Once gained it’s contagious, or as Saint Louis de Montfort put it: “Wisdom gives not only light to know the truth but also a remarkable power to impart it to others.” Seek wisdom—for all our sakes!

Today’s readings: James 1:1-11; Mark 8:11-13

“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly.”

 

Tuesday, February 16

Just the facts

At a time in our country when we most need unity, we are divided. We face many difficult issues at one time—war and national security, healthcare, immigration, fiscal policies—each demanding serious attention. Yet our political debate has become toxic. We no longer seem willing to listen carefully, argue dispassionately, or disagree respectfully—much less reach for a compromise of any kind. The internet plays an important role here. One misleading statement plus 24 hours equals the next fracas that distracts us from the real issue. In both bread and politics a little yeast goes a long way. Remember, then, to read widely and pay attention to your sources. Where are your “facts” coming from? Do you trust the person or organization making the statements?

Today’s readings: James 1:12-18;

Mark 8:14-21

“Watch out—beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”

 

Wednesday, February 17

Ash Wednesday

Readjust your priorities

The season of Lent is here, and that means doom-and-gloom and giving stuff up, right? Not so! Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are three ways the church encourages us to enter into Lent. This season is a time of preparation. It is a time to free ourselves from the things that are not helpful in our lives and move into a deeper relationship with God, our family and friends, and the church community. It is a time to celebrate the gifts God has given us, to examine how well we live those gifts, and to clear away the things that prevent us from being the gifted person we are. Take time today, right now, to consider how God is inviting you to be free and more present to God and to all the people in your life.

Today’s readings: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

“Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger.”

 

Thursday, February 18

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Losing it

What does it mean to “lose one’s life” for the sake of Jesus? In certain times and places it could literally mean martyrdom. But for many of us the phrase might involve something a little different. Lent is a good time to consider a bit of healthy self-denial as one path we can take toward greater awareness of Jesus and his inspiring message. Something as simple as the proverbial giving up of chocolate can serve as a reminder of our deeper spiritual hunger. Acts of charitable service also help. As we get outside our small world and connect with those in great need, we just might find the road to salvation.

 Today’s readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25

“Those who lose their life for my sake will save it.”

 

Friday, February 19

Friday after Ash Wednesday

Not so fast!

Lent is just getting under way, a good time to carefully consider one of its key traditions: fasting. What can fasting mean in our health-conscious culture? The fasting of Lent is not about eating less for its own sake. In the Book of Isaiah, God addresses the mistake of settling for the outward trappings of penance. “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free . . . ? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.” Now that’s fasting!

Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a;

Matthew 9:14-15

“Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”

 

Saturday, February 20

Saturday after Ash Wednesday

The mark of the sinner

The checkout clerk looked at you kind of funny. “You’ve got something on your forehead,” she said, unaware of Ash Wednesday. We spend the day with a mixture of pride and embarrassment. We’re proud to be Catholic, but we’re a little uneasy about appearing in public wearing such a strange sign. Some think the ashes mark the righteous, those who go to church. But in reality it expresses our need for repentance. Jesus calls those who need the mercy and compassion of God so that the life-changing power of forgiveness might be experienced. Lent is a time for us to become familiar with that saving power.

Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14;

Luke 5:27-32

“I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance.”

 

 

 

 

 


 

Spaghetti Dinner

Benefits

Boy Scout Troop 591

Saturday February 20, 2010

4 to 8 PM @ St. Philip Neri Gymnasium

Tickets Sold at the Door for:

Dine-in or take-out

$8 for Adult Dine

$4 for Children 10 & under

Dinner Includes:

All You Can Eat Spaghetti,

Salad, Bread, & Dessert

Please join us for dinner on Saturday evening to help raise much needed funds to support our boys’ yearly activities.  Tickets will be on sale in the vestibule following mass on the weekends of 2/6-2/7 and 2/13-2/14. 

If you have any questions please contact Joe Smith @ 484 824-4364.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

St. Philip Neri

Home & School Association

 

A COOK FREE WEEK

St. Philip Neri Home & School Association, in conjunction with Tosco's Pizza & Restaurant, invites you to take a break from cooking on Monday, February 15 thru Saturday, February 20. Tosco's will donate a percentage of ALL orders, eat in or take out, lunch or dinner, when you present your coupon.

 

TOSCO SCRIP AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT:

CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL.

 

Let Tosco's cook for your family. Tosco's is located at 824 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA. Please call 215-679-0650 for take-out orders and/or hours.

 

*The coupon MUST be presented for the Home & School Association to benefit from your order.

 

Additional coupons can be obtained by calling the school at 215-679-7481 or the rectory office at 215-679-9275.

 

                                                                St. Philip Neri

                                                   Home & School Association

 

                                                         TOSCO’S COUPON

                                     Good for the week of  

                                                            Monday, February 15th thru

                                                                                 Saturday, February 20th

 

                                                        TOSCO WEEK

                                                Present this coupon when paying.