Church of Saint Philip Neri

Pennsburg, PA 18073

April 4, 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:

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 in the Chapel

Every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass

Every 2^nd Monday at 1:00 PM

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

In many Eastern European Countries, it is customary when Christians meet during Eastern Week, the common greeting is not the standard…hello, how are you, but, rather “Christ is risen”. The response “Yes, truly He has risen”. These spoken words or rather the Eastern greeting is a reminder of the hope and joy that Jesus brings into the lives of all believers. The Resurrection greeting reminds us with all the hardships, struggles and worries of everyday life, the Resurrected Christ lifts our frail humanity to glory in the presence of the Father.

It is my hope and prayer that you, your families and friends will find in the risen Christ a joy that reaches into the depths of your spirit. A joy so firmly rooted that life now lived will have new meaning, like that of the Apostles on the First Easter Day. Life forever changed.

This is the day of joyous change. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

A Blessed Easter to you!

Fr. Roncase

Praise Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever

Easter Greetings from Father Roncase, Father Smart, Deacon Mike Franks, Weekend Assistants and the Parish Staff.

Easter Sunday April 4

Extraordinary Ministers Lectors

7:30 am – Immaculata Barndt Michael Lynch

Lori Brozena Ernie Quatrani

Priest

Deacon

Dina Corrado

Peter D’Amico

Michael Duka

Mary R. Giambrone

Mike Heveran

Jim Michels

Paul Moser

Maureen Moser

9:30 am – Marianne Peters Joe Cassarella

Marci Jaman George Kirkwood

Priest

Joan Pongia

Rita Tokarski

11:30 am – Kevin Charlton Eileen Davis

Maryanne Charlton Bob Piccone

Priest

Amanda Charlton

Mary Lavin

Serving at Mass April 11

Extraordinary Ministers Lectors

5:00 pm – Linda Benko S. Hunsberger

John Burke Larry Concio

Priest

Dave Boone

Teri Boone

7:30 am – Joan Varallo Theresa Gilmore

Wally Varallo John Gilmore

Priest

Pat Scheerbaum

Stephan Adelsberger

Christine Adelsberger

9:30 am – Monica Nash Matt Horvath

John Nash Eileen Koch

Priest

Colleen Daley

Rose Anderson

Mary Ellen Paulk

11:00 am – Tina Evans Donna Tarantino

Mary Goodfellow M. Gehringer

Priest

Deacon

Jeanne Hermley

Robert Hermley

Bob Schwind

Barbara Schwind

Anna Kells

Marlene Leidy

Sandy Shellaway

Tony Shellaway

EASTER SUNDAY

THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

April 4, 2010

Monday, April 5

8:00 am – Jean Keeler, (Catherine Cressman)

Tuesday, April 6

8:00 am – 2^nd Anniversary Liam Williamson,

Erin, Dan & Delaney Williamson

Wednesday, April 7

7:00 pm– Mary Sitko, (Stan & Betty Mikanowicz)

Thursday, April 8

8:00 am –Lila & Paul Smith, (Estate)

Friday, April 9

8:00 am –For the Intention of Stephen Gardian

Saturday, April 10

8:00 am -1^st Anniversary, Rev. Robert Roedel,

(Rita & Henry Tokarski

5:00 pm – William Pearson, (Pat & Eileen Cahill)

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

April 11, 2010

7:30 am – For the Living & Deceased Members

of the Parish.

9:30 am – John P.Kohutka,

(John, Monica, Jack & Emily Nash)

11:00 am – Jennie & John Virus, (Estate)

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Sunday - April 11, 2010

We will celebrate in Church at 3:00 pm with prayers, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration and Benediction.

The Image of TheDivine Mercy

On the first Sunday of Lent, February 22, 1931, Our Lord Jesus Christ is reported to have granted a vision of Himself to Blessed Faustina Kowalska of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in the city of Plock in Poland.

She saw him clothed in an ankle-length white garment. His right hand was raised in blessing; the left was touching His garment at the bosom where, from beneath the garment slightly drawn aside, two large rays were coming forth as though from His heart. The ray to the left of the onlooker was red in color; the ray to the right was pale, that is, colorless, like clear crystal.

After Blessed Faustina had gazed intently at the vision for awhile with emotions of deep reverence and great joy, Jesus gave here these instructions:

Paint an image according to the pattern you see with the inscription: Jesus, I trust in You! I desire that this image be venerated first in your chapel and (then) throughout the world.

I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over (its) enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I, Myself will defend it as My own glory.

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, Frances Cannon, Ethel Buck, Gary Lester Keller, Baby Lucy Littlefield, Charlotte Azarovich, George Bradford, Rick DeStefano, Catherine Wlazelek, Mark & Margaret Clark, Carrie Desetto, 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, John Brazuk, Evelyn Dixon, Thomas Zappala, Adam Canigiani, Jr., Jo Maturo, Elsie Connelly, Charlotte Homan, Theresa Homan, Anna Hoffman, Colleen McMillar, Pete Duklis,Sr. & Ron Leckey.

For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Because of the Easter Holiday, the Bulletin had to go to the printers ahead of normal schedule.

The Sunday collections for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday will be published in the April 11^th Bulletin.

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 Raymond A. Szymkiewicz, Jr., requested by: Joe & Luanne Pulli.

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

ACTIVITIES - *BINGO*

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

Working Thursday – April 8th – Team #2

All regular games pay $50

FINAL COVER – ALL SPECIAL PAYS: $500

APRIL – THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

The Resurrection of the Lord,

Easter Sunday, April 4

Easter Sunday Masses: 7:30; 9:30; 11:30 am Church

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 am At Mass

Monday, April 5

Pre-Jordan 7:30 pm Rectory

Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 pm Chapel

Tuesday, April 6

Choir & Cantor Practice 6:00 pm Church

SPN Craft Guild 1:00 pm Gym

Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Gym

Wednesday, April 7

SPN School Talent Show 7:00 pm Gym

PREP – Religious Ed 6:00 pm School

ALPHA 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Rectory

Thursday, April 8

Bingo 6:30 pm Gym

Pennsburg Manor Nurs. Home Mass 10:00 am

Cub Scouts 6:45 pm School

Little Flowers Girl Club 6:30 pm School

Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Rectory

Friday, April 9

SPN Quilting 1:00 pm Gym

Saturday, April 10

Garden Club - Spring Clean-up: 10:00 am 2:00 pm

(Church grounds)

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 am Church

Little Church 9:30 am Gym

Divine Mercy Sunday 3:00 pm Church

Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:30 pm Rectory

Youth Ministry – EDGE G.S. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Gym

Youth Ministry – TLIC H.S. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Gym

Men’s 30 & Over Basketball 8:00 pm Gym

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Car Show Committee Meeting – Monday, April 12^th – rectory at 7:00 pm

Pastoral Council Meeting – Monday, April 12^th – rectory at 7:00 pm

Charis. Prayer Gr. – Monday, April 12^th – Chapel – 7pm

Choir & Cantor Practice – Tuesday, April 13^th – in Church at 6:00 pm

Boy Scouts – Tuesday, April 13^th – gym – 7:00 pm

Home & School Board Meeting – Wednesday, April 14^th – rectory – 7:00 pm

PREP – Religious Ed – Wednesday, April 14^th – School at

6:00 pm

ALPHA – Wednesday, April 14^th – Rectory – 6:30 pm

Bingo – Thursday, April 15^th – Gym at 6:30 pm

Cub Scouts – Thursday, April 15^th – School at 6:45 pm

Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet – Saturday, April 17^th – Gym – 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Sunday, April 18^th – at the 9:30 am Mass

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

Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – Sunday, April 18^th – gym – 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

April 7^th – classes

April 14^th – classes

April 21^st – classes

April 22^nd – First Communion Practice – in Church at 6:00 pm

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

April 28^th – last class

May 11^th – Marian May Procession – Church at 6:30 pm

PARISH NEWS

PARISH GARAGE SALE

Our Parish Garage Sale will be held from 9 am to 1 pm on Wed. May 12; Sat. May 15; Sun. May 16; Wed. May 19; Sun. May 23; Wed. May 26; Sat. May 29 and June 2^nd through June 6^th during the carnival.

DONATIONS are needed, so start gathering those unused items and bring them to the garage behind the church between 9 am and 1 pm on Sat. April 10; Sat. April7; Sat. April 24 and Sunday, April 25.

The following items will not be accepted: clothing, computers, exercise equipment, outdated books (i.e. encyclopedias, medical books) televisions, stuffed animals or large furniture (small furniture items such as end tables or coffee tables are acceptable).

GARAGE SALE VOLUNTEERS – To volunteer please call Shirley at 215-679-9275 (9am to 3 pm), Rich at 215-679-8256 or you may e-mail Rich at richnruthrod@enter.net.

PARISH CARNIVAL

WED JUNE 2 – SAT JUNE 5 6-10 PM

SUNDAY JUNE 6 1-6 PM

ADVANCED FOOD TICKETS can be purchased April 24^th to May 30^th at the SCRIP table or at the rectory until Thursday, May 28^th. For every $5 purchased, you receive $6 in food tickets.

CARNIVAL SET UP - Help is needed with setting up stands and tents, roping off areas, moving tables and getting the grounds ready for the carnival. If you can help either call Shirley at 215-679-9275, email Doris at gmomdecker@yahoo.com, or just come to the Church grounds at 6pm on any of the following dates; Monday, May 17; Tuesday, May 18; and Tuesday, June 1. Rain dates re Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25.

CHANCES – chances for our grand prize drawing should arrive in the mail. Returns made before Tuesday, May 4^th will be placed for a special Early Bird Drawing on this day!

More tickets can be picked up at the rectory.

RIDE BRACELETS - We will be selling Ride Bracelets for carnival rides on (3) three days this year. Wednesday, June 2^nd, Thursday, June 3^rd and Sunday, June 6^th. Cost of the Bracelet is $15. Individual ride tickets will also be available. With a Ride Bracelet, you can ride all night.

NEEDED FOR THE CARNIVAL

EXPERIENCED CARD DEALERS

Card dealers are needed each day of the Carnival. The Carnival will be held from 6-10 PM on June 2, June 3, June 4, & June 5^th, (Wednesday thru Saturday) and on Sunday, June 6^th from 1-6 PM.

If interested, please contact Shirley at: 215-679-9275 or email Doris at: gmomdecker@yahoo.com.

PARISH OUTREACH – H.O.P.E.

The Good News of the Gospel tells us that Jesus Christ suffered, died, and resurrected for YOU! What will you do for HIM??? Will you volunteer to coordinate H.O.P.E.? (Helping Other People Enthusiastically) It will take a few hours a week, working from your own home telephone.

If you feel you can coordinate H.O.P.E., please call Sister Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T. at the Parish Outreach Office: 215-679-2282. If no answer, please speak slowly. Leave your number, twice.

ST. PHILIP NERI PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

IT’S NEW! - IT’S HERE!

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you know someone who is unable to participate in parish activities, but would enjoy creating a Prayer Shawl for someone? We are beginning a Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Philip Neri. The making of a Prayer Shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies our thoughts and prayers for the receiver.

The great thing about this Ministry is it can be done in the group setting or in your own home!

When: Monday – May 3^rd – 7:00 pm

Where: 565 Main Street – E. Greenville (old Rectory)

Wanted: people of any age –

(with or without experience)

(We will teach you; this is an opportunity to learn a new craft).

To make: shawls, afghans, caps, etc.

For: people at different phases of life

Ex: Illness, marriage

Any questions, call Jo Ellen Carr: 215-679-6547

Looking forward to seeing you!! – Save the date!!

SPN ROSARY SOCIETY

Come and pray the Rosary every 2^nd Monday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Chapel. Our next prayer gathering is Monday – April 12^th.

Life in the Spirit Seminars at SPN Chapel

7:00 PM

Monday – April 5^th – Transformation in Christ

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

ST. PHILIP NERI CHURCH

HOAGIE SALE

CHEESE, ITALIAN or TURKEY

TUESDAY – MAY 4, 2010

12:00 NOON – 6:00 PM

St. Philip Neri Social Hall

COST: $4.00

All orders due by:

Monday – April 26th

Please call:

Rita: 679-7009 or Pat: 679-5675

CHICKEN BARBQUE & BAKE SALE

St. Philip Neri Social Hall

Saturday – May 15, 2010 (note date change)

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost: $8.00

Eat-in or Take-out

For more information, please call Rita: 215-679-7009; Connie: 610-287-9829 or Joan: 215-234-4813.

BAKED GOODS WILL BE APPRECIATED!

More details will be available – so please save the date!

SHOWBOAT CASINO

Saturday – July 31^st

Cost is $30 with $25 in Slot Play return. Leave St. Philip Neri Church parking lot at 10:00 am. Please call Kathy at: 267-923-5173 with your reservation requests. Bus fills during the summer months.

Please save the date!

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

Christ calls; will you answer?

Consider the Priesthood.

www.HeedTheCall.org

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

Protecting God’s Children for Adults Awareness Sessions.

Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions begin at 7pm. Sessions are approximately 2.5 hours in length.

www.virtus.org or call: 215-587-2466 to register.

4.06.10 – SS Simon & Jude in West Chester – 6:15pm

4.12.10 – Pope John Paul II School, in W. Brandywine

4.14.10 – Archdiocesan Office Center – Phila. – 6:30 pm

5.19.10 – Archdiocesan Office Center – Phila. – 6:30 pm

2010 CENSUS

Please remember to participate in the 2010 Census, which has already begun. The confidential information you provide will impact decisions regarding allocation of federal tax dollars for use in schools, hospitals, senior centers, housing and transportation. It also affects the number of representatives allowed for each state. In addition to funding, this information assists the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with planning and the implementation of services and programs to support various needs of our community. For more information go to www.2010.census.gov.

PRE-8^TH GRADE

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

June 28 – July 28

8:45 am – 1:00 pm

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

1733 Girard Avenue – Philadelphia

Spend part of your summer at the PREP and participate in the Pre-8^th Grade Summer Enrichment Program!

PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE:

Algebra

Athletics

Computer Science

Creative Writing

Drama

Transportation is available in Philadelphia, New Jersey and the Five County area.

For more information, call the Summer School Office at: 215-978-1954 or visit our website: WWW.SJPREP.ORG/PRE8

Catholic Social Services – Walk Against Hunger

On Saturday, April 10, 2010, Catholic Social Services staff and volunteers will walk in the Wall Against Hunger walkathon at the Philadelphia Art Museum. We would love to have you walk with us or sponsor the walkers. You can make a donation onlinewww.active.com/donate/hungerwalk2010/cssmontoco or mail a check payable to Walk Against Hunger to Catholic Social Services, 353 E. Johnson Hwy., Norristown. Please designate your donation to Catholic Social Services which is Team #28 – Hunger Busters. All proceeds will go directly to support our emergency food cupboard and funds are used to purchase fresh milk for senior citizens. Catholic Social Services food cupboard provided over 2,000 milk vouchers to senior citizens in the year 2009. This 2% milk helps protect their stomach from the adverse side-effects of their medications. Please feel free to call our office 610-279-7372 for more information or a brochure.

Annual 25^th & 50^th Wedding Anniversary Masses

with Cardinal Justin Rigali

No registration is required.

Anniversary Masses will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2^nd at 11:0 am and 2:30 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul in Philadelphia. In order to accommodate the large number of couples and their families attending, we ask that you attend the Mass designated for your county.

Couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties are invited to the 11:00 am Mass.

Couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage from Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties, as well as couples celebrating 25 or more years of marriage from all counties, are invited to the 2:30 pm Mass.

Family members and friends are most welcome and will be seated with the anniversary couple.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Parking: Limited parking is available on the Cathedral parking lot and on the street. Additional parking is available at the Gateway Parking Garage located at 16^th & Vine Streets (fee charged).

Arrival and Seating: Anniversary couples and their families will be seated together on a first come first serve basis; therefore, please allow ample time for arrival and seating. Everyone is asked to be seated 15 minutes before the beginning of the Mass.

Handicapped Access: An access ramp is located from the Cathedral parking lot, chapel side. (limited handicapped parking spaces are available). Please call the Family Life Office if someone will be attending in a wheelchair. (215-587-3516)

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

TV MASS

2010 Sunday Missals now available

The Archdiocesan Office for Communications has copies of the 2010 Sunday Missal available for homebound parishioners who view the TV Mass on WPVI-TV, every Sunday at 5:30 am. To receive a missal (FREE OF CHARGE) call: 215-587-3747 OR communof@adphila.org

AREA PARISH NEWS

TRISH SHORT FROM EWTN

Trish Short is best known from EWTN Global Catholic Television Network where she sings the contemporary Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, weekends, worldwide.

This former model, actress and pro-choice feminist, found her life shattered in her twenties after two failed marriages and losing two children to the culture of death. In her late thirties, Trish would be introduced to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy by a friend. Through it, she found faith, hope, and healing in Christ.

Now an award-winning director, music producer, singer/songwriter, Trish is in full-time media and music ministry. She has founded Artists for Life in 2000 which uses the arts & media to build a culture of life. Their work has appeared on ABC Family Channel, Fox Network and on Christina Networks – EWTN, TBN and CBN. Please join us on Wednesday evening, April 7^th, 7:00 pm at St. Isidore Church, located on: 2545 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, to hear her music and personal witness testifying to the love, the mercy and power of God!

AREA NEWS

RED HILL BAND SPRING CONCERT

You are all invited to the Red Hill Band 110^th Spring Concert on Sunday, May 16 at the Upper Perkiomen High School. The performance begins at 2:00 pm and as always is free to the public. Donations are willingly accepted!

Novena of Prayer to St. Peregrine for Healing

Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale will have its Annual Nine Week Novena of Prayer for Healing to St. Peregrine, Patron Saint of Cancer Patients, every Wednesday evening in the Chapel from March 3^rd through April 28^th. The Novena will immediately follow Benediction which will begin at 6:30 pm. There is also Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday – 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. On April 28^th, the last night of the Novena, there will be a Mass of Anointing of the Sick at 7:30 pm in Church. The Main Celebrant will be Father Pio Mandato. For more information, please call: 215-855-1311.

ST. PIUS X CAR WASH & SENIOR NIGHT

SONIC SENIOR NIGHT!!! Need a night off from the kitchen? Sonic in Limerick is hosting a Sonic Senior Night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 29^th. Ten percent of all sales will benefit St. Pius X High School Class of 2010 graduation. No coupon is necessary to participate in this great night out; come show your support to the LAST St. Pius X High School Class!

MARRIED COUPLE PRAYER RETREAT

Marriage Retorno, a couple prayer Retreat will be held July 10-11 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Marriage Retorno is a Scripture based Couple Prayer Retreat for married couples wanting to deepen their relationship with one another in the Lord. While it is the second step of Marriage Encounter, couples do not need to attend ME first. The cost is $290/couple (overnight) or $165/couple (commuting). Space is limited. For information, call Joe & May Ward: 215-362-8699 or the website at: www.marriageretorno.org.

BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of Bingo Volunteers for BOTH the kitchen, and working the floor, checking winning Bingo cards.

You only work one each month on Thursday evenings. We have 4 teams for both the kitchen and floor and are in need of help on each team.

CAN YOU HELP?

NOT EVERY WEEK –

JUST ONE WEEK, ONCE A MONTH!

If you can help, please check the area you are interested in.

PLEASE PRINT AND RETURN IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR TO THE RECTORY.

_____BAKED GOODS

_____KITCHEN

_____FLOOR WORKER

Name: _________________________

Phone:_________________________

Breakfast Volunteers NEEDED

Our Parish Breakfast is a major fundraiser for our Parish and a tremendous Community and Parish Social Event. We are in need of more parishioners to help with this monthly event. Our breakfast is held the 4^th Sunday of each month (excluding November & December).

CAN YOU HELP?

Not the entire morning…

but only a few hours each month!

Please print and return in collection basket or to the rectory:

Donate baked goods:

Cooks: Line Servers:

___6am-9am ___6:45 am- 9:00 am

___9am-11am ___9:00 am – 11:00 am

___11am-1pm ___11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dishwashers: Cleaning the gym:

___7:30am-10:00 am ___12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

___10:00 am – 12noon

___12noon – 2:00 pm

Washing Trays Dessert table, coffee

___8am-10am ___7:00 am – 9:00 am

___10am – 12noon ___9:00 am – 11:00 am

___12noon-1:30 pm ___11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Name: _________________________

Phone: ________________________

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

Sunday, April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord

A good point to raise

“They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” That’s what Mary of Magdala wondered when she was the first to find Christ’s empty grave. Though she mistakenly thought at first that others had robbed the tomb, her question was important: Where had Jesus gone? It seems he chose to walk the earth again for a while before ascending to the right hand of God. And—let’s hope—he continues to walk in each of our lives. Easter Day begins an octave, eight days that remind us that every day is Easter and that we are a people of the Resurrection who believe in love, joy, forgiveness, and life in all forms—including the eternal variety. Show that you believe in what the risen Christ stands for by doling out love, mercy, and kindness in generous portions these eight days and beyond.

Today’s readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12

“If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above.”

Monday, April 5
Solemnity of Monday in the Octave of Easter

All in a day

A young monk chided his novice master for having prayed at the Easter Monday Mass, “On this Easter day . . .” “Certainly, you should have sung ‘in this Easter season,’ ” the novice explained. “After all, Easter is over.” The wise older priest pointed out—much more gently than deserved—that Easter Day itself lasts eight days, a full week, and only then do we move into the Easter season. Like the obliteration of the reign of death that Easter is, time itself is set on its head. Like the wedding day that, in many cultures, is simply too overflowing with joy to be contained in a single 24 hours, the spirit of hope that is Easter will not be confined. May it rise in your heart this Easter Day!

Today’s readings: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15

“This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses.”

Tuesday, April 6

Solemnity of Tuesday in the Octave of Easter

A place in the heart

Sometimes, in the least suspecting places, we can find miracles. For Mary Magdalene it was a tomb where she had gone to weep and grieve the death of Jesus. But instead she found life! She experienced the risen Jesus and became the first person to proclaim that to the world. Somehow in the midst of her grief and sense of loss, Mary left a tiny space for hope that allowed her to recognize the voice of Jesus as he called her name. The possibility for miracles great and small is with us every day. Leave open a space within your heart—you just may hear your name being called.

Today’s readings: Acts 2:36-41;

John 20:11-18

“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord.’ ”

Wednesday, April 7

Solemnity of Wednesday in the Octave of Easter

What do you expect?

The disciples walking the road to Emmaus after Jesus’ death were disappointed—they had expected from him something other than what they saw, and they assumed his mission had failed with his death. There is a lesson in that, taught by Jesus later in the same story when he breaks the bread and opens their eyes: Our expectations can blind us to the blessings right in front of us. Keep your expectations in check and you might find all you could ever hope for, and much more, right in front of your eyes.

Today’s readings: Acts 3:1-10;

Luke 24:13-35

“We had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.”

Thursday, April 8
Solemnity of Thursday in the Octave of Easter

Be brave

The Acts of the Apostles, which we read throughout the season of Easter, is a riveting account of faith, courage, healings, conversions, and a miraculous escape from prison. It is the story of how God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, intervened in the lives of Jesus’ disciples to ensure the spread of his word throughout the world. The courage of the first followers of Jesus is truly inspirational. Take some time to read Acts this month. Then consider: “In what ways is God inviting me to live more courageously? What is keeping me from responding to that invitation?”

Today’s readings: Acts 3:11-26;

Luke 24:35-38

“To this we are witnesses.”

Friday, April 9

Solemnity of Friday in the Octave of Easter

Breakfast anyone?

Meeting friends for breakfast is such a delight. There’s something about the morning meal together that makes life feel good. The story of the risen Jesus inviting his friends to breakfast strikes that familiar note of unity and peace. Yet the disciples named in the story were all characters that had crossed Jesus in one way or another: Peter the denier, Thomas the doubter, Nathanael the cynic, and the Zebedee brothers who persisted in their childish sibling rivalry. The morning repast was a reconciliation service—and a nice way to start the day. Let that same spirit of unity and reconciliation begin your day today.

Today’s readings: Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14

“When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread.”

Saturday, April 10

Solemnity of Saturday in the Octave of Easter

Do the right thing

Sometimes you have to do what’s right even in the face of opposition. Whether it’s no reward at best or open hostility at worst, the world around you doesn’t always approve of what you know to be the best thing. The apostles ran into the same problem—in fact, they were on both sides of it. When the religious authorities ordered them not to speak or teach in Jesus’ name, they refused to obey. On the other hand, when Mary Magadalene came to some of these same disciples with news of the risen Jesus, they did not believe her. Of course it’s unwise to always reject what others think of you. But when faced with a difficult situation, ask God for the wisdom and the strength to do what is right and good.

Today’s readings: Acts 4:13-21;

Mark 16:9-15

“Whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge.”