Church of Saint Philip Neri

Pennsburg, PA 18073

August 8, 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 7:00 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.

 

Serving at Mass                                August 8

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm – Janet Kendra                          Ernie Quatrani

                Alice Swift                             Matt Horvath

                Priest

                Priest

                Mark Meinzer

                Pat Meinzer

 

7:30 am -  Dina Corrado                          John Guckin

                Denise Guckin                                   Pete Frank

                Priest

                Pat Scheerbaum

                Maureen Moser

                Paul Moser

 

9:30 am -  Ken Mayer                              Wendy Benner

                Marilynn Mayer                                  Terry Benner

                Priest

                Michael Sledgen

                Bob Brennan

                Eleanor Brennan

 

11:00 am – Barbara Schwind                    D. McCausland

                 Bob Schwind                         Bob Piccone

                 Priest

                 Deacon

                 Anna Kells

                 Marlene Leidy

 

Serving at Mass                                August 15

Extraordinary Ministers                  Lectors

 

5:00 pm -  Anna Murphy                         Mark Meinzer

               Gerald Murphy                                    S. Hunsberger

               Priest

               Linda Benko

               Trudy Moser

               Dave Moser

 

7:30 am -  Wally Varallo                          John Gilmore

               Joan Varallo                            Theresa Gilmore

               Priest

               Michelle Martin

               Chuck Rodgers

               Maria Rodgers

 

9:30 am -  Joshua Hewitt                         Sue DiMarco

               Lillian Hewitt                          Joe Cassarella

               Priest

               Deacon

               Priest

               Jeff Daley

 

11:00 am – Sandy Shellaway                    Donna Tarantino

                Tony Shellaway                                  Linda Franks

                Priest

                Deacon

                Priest

                Anita Weilnau

 

 

 

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 8, 2010

 

Monday, August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

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

                               

Tuesday, August 10, Saint Lawrence

8:00 am – John Dykie, (Larry & Anna Parestis)

                                                                          

Wednesday, August 11, Saint Clare

7:00 pm – Stephen & Margaret Kanya, (Bob & Pat Kanya)

                                

Thursday, August 12, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

8:00 am – For those enrolled

                in our Building Memorial Society

               

Friday, August 13, Saint Pontian & Saint Hippolytus

8:00 am – Robert A. Roncase, Sr.,

                (Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Roncase)

                                                      

Saturday, August 14, Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe

8:00 am – Margaret Comfort,

                (Mary Rose & James Giambrone)

5:00 pm – Charles & Carrie Dietrich, (Trish Dornisch)

               

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

 

August 15, 2010

 

Sunday, August 15

7:30 am – For the living & deceased members

                of the Parish.

9:30 am – Robert A. Roncase, Sr.,

                (John & Donna Roncase)

11:00 am  Raymond Szymkiewicz, Jr.,

                (Stan & Betty Mikanowicz)

 

 

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, Robert Rukstalis, Frances Cannon, Ethel Buck, Gary Lester Keller, Baby Lucy Littlefield, Charlotte Azarovich, George Bradford, Rick DeStefano, Tommy Slattery, Baby Olivia Enriquez, Adam Canigiani, Jr., Jo Maturo, Elsie Connelly, Theresa Homan, Colleen McMillar, Anthony Bonanno, David Campbell, Grace Guckin, Tony Interrante, Steven Gebhardt, John Culbertson, (Father of Ellen Abramo), Evelyn Dixon Mildred Moyer, Helga Camasso, Tom Brogan, Stephanie Dykie, Keith Hotz, Lily Morgitan, John Brazuk, Paul Fronheiser, Irene Maggs, Pat Scheerbaum, Mary Blaszczyk, Thomas Zappala, Peter Szczybek, Lori DiMarco, Tom Latshaw, & Bernadette Bevington

 

For those who have died, and in particular for Viola Zvirblis, grant them eternal rest and peace.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

 

August 2, 2009                      August 1, 2010

Envelopes:   $  8,524.50      $  8,209.50

Loose:                 964.00          1,694.00

Children’s:            74.00               37.00

Total:           $  9,562.50       $   9,940.50  

 

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 Beverly Latshaw, requested by:

Ken & Rita Latshaw, Brian Latshaw,

Terry & Russ Thayer, Francis & Marlene Burgert,

Cliff & Connie Marks, and Bob & Dorothy Graber.

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

 

WEEKLY BINGO

Please note:  Brown paper bags are needed for Bingo.  If you have any to spare, please drop them off at the Social Hall on Tuesday’s or Thursday’s between 8:30 am & 12:00 pm.

 

ACTIVITIES - *BINGO*

 

 

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

Working Thursday – August 12th – Team #4

All regular games pay $50

FINAL COVER – ALL SPECIAL PAYS: $500

 

Bingo:  July 29 – 62 players

Games:     $ 241.00

Kitchen:      125.00

Total:       $  366.00

 

BAKED GOODS NEEDED

 

Baked goods are needed for our weekly Bingo and monthly Breakfast. Soups are also needed for weekly Bingo. If anyone is interested in donating baked goods or soups, call Rita at: 215-679-7009.

 

PARISH BREAKFAST

 

Our next parish Breakfast is Sunday, August 22nd from 7:00 am – 12:30 pm.  Save the date!

Adults:  $7.00, Seniors:  $6.00

Children – 5-9 years of age:  $4.00

Children under four – EAT FREE!

AUGUST THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

 

 Sunday – August 8th

Knights of Columbus Meeting               7:30 pm Rectory

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

 

Monday, August 9th

SPN Quilting                                       1:00 pm Gym

Charismatic Prayer Group                    7:00 pm Chapel                             

 

Tuesday, August 10th

Garden Club – Church Grounds             5:00 pm

Choir & Cantor Practice                                    6:00 pm Church

 

Wednesday, August 11th

Bible Timeline Study                             7:00 pm Rectory

 

 Thursday, August 12th

Bingo                                                   6:30 pm Gym

Pennsburg Manor Communion Srvc.   10:00 am

 

Friday, August 13th

Bible Timeline Study                              9:00 am Rectory

SPN Quilting                                          1:00 pm  Gym

 

Saturday, August 14th

FREE DAY – NO ACTIVITIES PLANNED

 

Sunday, August 15th

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

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

Bible Timeline Study – Monday, August 16th – 7:00 pm – Rectory Meeting Room

Charismatic Prayer Group – Monday, August 16th – 7 pm – Chapel

Lady of the Rosary Prayer Group – Monday, August 16th – 1pm – Chapel

Used School Uniform Sale – Monday, August 16th – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – SPN School

Garden Club – Tuesday, August 17th – 5 pm – 7 pm on the Church grounds

Choir & Cantor Practice – Tuesday, August 17th – 6 pm in the Church

SPN Craft Guild – Tuesday, August 17th – Gym – 1 pm

FREE DAY – NO ACTIVITIES PLANNED – Wed. Aug. 18

Bingo – Thursday, August 19th – Gym – 6:30 pm

Bible Timeline Study – Friday, August 20th – Rectory – 9:00 am

SPN Quilting – Friday, August 20th – Gym – 1:00 pm

Parish Breakfast set-up – Saturday, August 21st – Gym

Parish Breakfast – Sunday, August 22nd – Gym – 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Sunday, August 22nd – at the 9:30 am Mass

Men’s 30 & Over Basketball – Sunday, August 22nd – in the Gym – 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SCHOOL NEWS

 

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to provide your son or daughter with a Catholic School education at St. Philip Neri School! 

 

Our school provides a safe, nurturing value-centered learning environment for students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. If you forgot to register your child/children, now is the time to do so as we need to prepare for the upcoming 2010-11 school year!  Please call the school office at: 215.679.7481 if you need a School Registration Form or for any inquiries you may have. School begins on Tuesday, September 7th for Grades 1 to 8, September 10th for Kindergarten, September 13th for Pre K-4s, and September 14th for Pre K-3’s.   Please note that the AM Pre-4 School Program is COMPLETELY FULL, however, we are having a PM SESSION for Pre-4 that will run three (3) days from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and we are also offering an ALL DAY SESSION that runs from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm.  Please check out the Flyer in today’s Bulletin for all details which also includes our CARES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM and ALL FEES.

 

For those who have computer access, check our website: www.spnelementary.com for any information about the upcoming school year.

 

USED SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE

 

A used Uniform Sale will be held on Monday, August 16th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. You can also use this time to drop off any uniforms you no longer need.

For location of Used Uniform Sale, please call or email Agnes O’Connor at: 267.923.8635 or: aoc73156@hotmail.com.

 

PARISH NEWS

 

FATHER RONCASE AWAY

Father Roncase will be away, beginning Sunday afternoon August 8th, returning on Saturday, August 14th. Father Smart will be available for emergencies and Mass.

 

RCIA:  We will resume our parish RCIA process in September.  Anyone who wishes to join the Catholic Church or learn more about the Catholic faith is invited to join us on Thursday evenings.  If you would like further information please call the rectory and leave your name and phone number.  Deacon Mike Franks will contact you.  Watch the bulletin for more information in the coming weeks.

MASS TIME CHANGE – WEDNESDAY’S

Effective January 1, 2011, the Chapel Masses on Wednesday’s will be at 5:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm.

 

PARISH COUNSELING AVAILABLE

Confidential, professional counseling can be provided through our Parish Outreach Office.

 

The types/kinds of counseling that can be done are: Relationship Counseling; Marriage Counseling; Situational Counseling; and Project Rachel Counseling (for women who have had an abortion).

 

Call for an appointment:  215-679-2282.  If no answer, leave your first name and number.  Say the number, twice.

 

SAINT PHILIP NERI ROSARY PRAYER GROUP

 

Our Lady of the Rosary Prayer Group at St. Philip Neri, will now meet every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Chapel.  If there are any questions, please call Kathy Kulp at: 267.923.5173.

 

PARISH HISTORICAL COMMITTEE MEETING

When:  Tuesday – August 24th

Where:  The Old Rectory

565 Main Street – E. Greenville

Time:  7:00 pm

If you would like to be part of this committee or have any questions, please call Shirley at the rectory office: 215.679.9275; email Doris: gmomdecker@yahoo.com or just come to the meeting.

 

PARISH LIBRARY MEETING

 

We are having a Parish Library Meeting on Wednesday, August 25th – 9:00 am in the Rectory Meeting Room.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  We need people to help out with our newly established Parish Library.  All details will be discussed at the meeting.  Hope to see you there! 

Any questions, please call Kathy: 267.923.5173

 

GARDEN CLUB – HELP NEEDED

 

Our Garden Club of St. Philip Neri Church needs your help to maintain the Church grounds, Flower Beds, watering, weeding, etc. 

The Garden Club meets every Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on the Church grounds; BUT, you are most welcome to come over any day of the week and a time that best meets your schedule.

If interested, call Lee Johnson:  679.6309

 

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE

FRIENDLY VISITORS:  We need a few more Friendly Visitors to extend care and concern to our Parishioners who cannot go out.  If you can answer Christ’s call to serve others be being a Friendly Visitor, please call 215.679.2282.  A short Orientation is required.

 

H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Enthusiastically can provide free transportation to doctors’ appointments, therapy appointments, lawyers’ offices, grocery stores, weekend Mass, etc.  Call 215.679.2282 and let your Parish Family assist you.

 

H.O.P.E.  If you have a H.O.P.E. need during the week of August 16, 2010, please call Barbara Henry at: 215.679.7535.  This is for the week of August 16th only.

 

ELIZABETH MINISTRY UPDATE

Are you pregnant and getting close to delivery? Or, the parent of a newborn or toddler(s)?  Are you overjoyed, exasperated, blessed, exhausted, lonely, or in need of solitude all in one day?  Are you a mom looking for camaraderie, a friendly ear to listen, or another mom to laugh with?  We are here for you.  The Elizabeth Ministry is a community of women and mothers who have experienced many of the same joys and challenges you are facing and we want to support each other by being a willing listeners and extending our empathy.  Just call me, LaRue Emmell at 215-679-3086 or send an email to lemmell2@comcast.net and I will pair you up with another mom who has gone through the same thing.  Or, better yet, come to the Mom-to-Mom Connection to “meet and greet” other young moms and socialize for a couple of hours.  We will be getting together on Sunday afternoon, August 29, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the Social Hall meeting room to talk about some of the challenges of motherhood. 

 

Note: The Mother’s Marked scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010 has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011.  Please mark your calendars and save the date!

 

BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY

Do you know about the Gospel of Matthew?

Reminder: First evening class is Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 pm and the first morning class is Friday, August 13th at 9:00 am.

All sessions are in the Library/conference room in the Rectory.

The cost for study materials is $35.00.  Checks should be made payable to St. Philip Neri Church. 

 

END OF SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSION

Tuesday – August 24th – 7:00 pm

St. Philip Neri Rectory Meeting Room

“MY LIFE WITH THE SAINTS”

By: Martin James, SJ.

A Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of 2006.

 

“An outstanding and often hilarious memoir of one man’s interaction with the saints of the Roman Catholic tradition”.

 

Winner of a 2007 Christopher Award for books that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit”.

 

Books have been ordered and should be available  for purchase very soon.  The cost to you is $20.00

 

For more information, please call Madeleine Gehringer at: 215-679-0737.

  

Please call the rectory office for book availability.

 

ONLINE GIVING

 

St. Philip Neri now offers Online Giving!  Online Giving is an option for all who wish to financially support St. Philip Neri Parish and its efforts.

 

Online Giving can be used on its own or in cooperation with regular offering envelopes.  If you would like to still receive envelope packets but also want to give online, you have the option to do so.

 

Online Giving at St. Philip Neri is a secure process monitored by Our Sunday Visitor. 

 

Click the ICON below to access a list of FAQ’S for more information and to begin donating online:

 

 

 

 

 

BLOOD DRIVE

It is once again that time of year for our yearly Red Cross Blood Drive.  Here is your chance to donate a vital source for life.  Please join us on Monday, August 30th anytime between 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm in our air conditioned Parish Social Hall.  Refreshments served upon completion of your donation. For more information on an appointment, or any questions you may have, please call Pete Frank: 215-679-6942.

 

ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH PICNIC

Sunday – September 19th

2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm on our Church grounds.

 

Once again, a good time is promised…

Live Music by RED BAND

St. Philip Neri Grade School Band Concert,

Historical Committee “Share your Memories Event”

Children’s games, Bingo, Moon Bounce,

Great Food, Beer and Wine

Save the date and see you at the picnic!

 

SAVE THE DATE:  Friday, October 8

 

Fourth Annual

St. Philip Neri Golf Outing

 

Macoby Run Golf Course,

Green Lane, PA

18 Hole 4-golfer Scramble,

1:00 pm

Shotgun Start

Food, Beer, Prizes

$70 per golfer

To register your foursome or to volunteer, contact:

Andrew Souder - 215-804-0845

OR, email to Andrew@rafind.com

 

 

Mom to Mom Connection

Elizabeth Ministry

Invites ALL MOMS to:

A GATHERING

Sunday – August 29, 2010

12:00 Noon

Meet, greet and discuss

“The joys and challenges of Motherhood”

St. Philip Neri Social Hall

1325 Klinerd Rd., Pennsburg

Questions?  215.679.3086

 

St. Philip Neri Grade School Tuition Assistance

Did you know that Tuition Assistance is available for your child to attend St. Philip Neri Grade School? Tuition Assistance is available to those showing a real need.  Address your request to:

 

St. Philip Neri Tuition Assistance Program

            1325 Klinerd Rd. – Pennsburg, PA 18073

 

You will receive a letter asking for some information and you will be notified of any decision before the school year starts.

 

Guidelines for:

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Minimal Criteria

1.         Tuition Assistance will apply only to students in grades K-8 who are enrolled at Saint Philip Neri Elementary School.

 

2.         Parent or legal guardian must be a registered parishioner of St. Philip Neri Parish.

 

3.         Must demonstrate financial need, subject to review and approval of Tuition Committee.

 

4.         Must be active and volunteer in parish activities.

 

5.         Tuition Assistance will be applied towards tuition as credit.

 

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

 

OFFICE FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS

 

ARCHDIOCESAN THANK YOU TO:

BISHOP MC FADDEN

All are invited and welcome for Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament celebrated in thanksgiving for the service of the Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden on the occasion of his appointment as the Tenth Bishop of Harrisburg on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Following Evening Prayer, all attending will have the opportunity to personally greet and thank Bishop McFadden.

 

ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO:

THE HOLY LAND

His Eminence, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia invites you to join him on a spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, from March 25-April 2, 2011. The price is $3295 per person, double occupancy, and includes round trip air fare (Philadelphia-Tel Aviv), breakfast and dinner daily, tips, taxes and gratuities. Holy Mass will be celebrated each day in a sacred place.

 

For more information contact Father Zachary Navit in the Office for Special Projects at (215)

587-3519.

 

SECRETARIAT FOR EVANGELIZATION

 

FAMILY LIFE OFFIC OFFERS:

Marriage Preparation Retreat: Encounter Christ, the Source of Christian Marriage

The Weekend Retreat Program offers engaged couples a special opportunity to be together, and to encounter Christ through prayer and reflection. The goal of the weekend is to more firmly establish their relationship “in the Lord”. This retreat satisfies the Marriage Preparation requirement for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

 

The next retreat will be held August 20-22, 2010 at the Family Life Center, Malvern Retreat House (St. Joseph in the Hills) Malvern, PA. The cost of the retreat is $395 per couple, and registration is limited to the first 25 couples.

 

To register contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639, or email: famlife@adphila.org,

or online at:

http://archphila.org/evangelization/famlife/marriage_prep/2010archregmarpresess.htm

 

Upcoming Natural Family Planning Classes – September and October 2010

The Family Life Office offers regular NFP classes throughout the Archdiocese. This is a great opportunity for engaged or married couples to learn about the Church=s teaching on the gift of human sexuality, the meaning of responsible parenthood, and a safe, effective, and morally acceptable method for spacing children. Upcoming Archdiocesan-sponsored-sympto-thermal-NFP classes are on Sept. 4 and 11, 2010 (2-part class), from 10 a.m. – noon at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Philadelphia, PA; and Oct. 14 and 21, 2010 (2-part class; in Spanish), from 10 a.m. – noon at St. Alice parish in Upper Darby, PA.

One can also learn a different NFP method, the Creighton Model, at introductory sessions in various locations in the Archdiocese, sponsored by the Friends of Fertility Care Philadelphia; see http://www.fertilitycarefriends.org/11.html for 2 locations and times. For more information on any of the classes and to register for a class, call

215-587-3516 or e-mail tseyfer@adphila.org. You can register for classes online at:

http://archphila.org/evangelization/famlife/natural_fam_plan/planning.htm.

 

AREA PARISH NEWS

 

POSITION AVAILABLE

Assistant to the Coordinator of Religious Education

19 hours a week year round.  Assist with P.R.E.P. and Sacrament programs. Theology courses or Catechist Certification preferred but not required. Email resume and two letters of recommendation to btcprep@blteresacalcutta.com.

 

AREA NEWS

 

CAR WASH – SAVE THE DATES!

The Pope John Paul II High School Cheerleaders will be holding carwashes on the following dates and locations:

 

Sunday, August 15th 10am-3pm @ Shell Gas Station, Park Avenue & Ridge Pike, Lower Providence
 
Saturday, September 11 10am-3pm @ Sunoco Gas Station-Ridge & Swamp Pike, Limerick

 

Any questions, please call:  Ms. Meghan Callen, Director of Admissions – Pope John Paul II High School – 610.275.8862 or email to: mcallen@pjphs.org.

 


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

(please call SPN School before registering for Pre3 or Pre4 programs)

 

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

1 child        -           $  2,200

2 children   -           $  3,455

3 children   -           $  4,025

4 or more children- $  4,700

Non parishioner -                   $  4,000 per child

 

Due to the response to our Four Year Old Program, we have decided to offer the following options.  Please read carefully.

 

PRE SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

 

Program Name               Session Days                  Time                              Tuition

Pre-3                              Tuesday, Thursday         9:00 am-11:30 am                   $ 980.00/child

 

Pre-4 AM Session           Mon., Wed., & Fri.          9:00 am-11:30 am                   $1095.00/child

(AM Session is completely full)

 

Pre-4 PM Session           Mon., Wed., & Fri.          12:00 pm – 2:30 pm       $1095.00/child

 

ALL DAY Session            Mon., Wed., & Fri.          9:00 am – 2:30 pm                   $1800.00/child

(applies to Pre4 only)

 

C.A.R.E.S. – An after School Program that runs from 2:30 – 6:00 pm.  This program is offered to families that are utilizing the PM Session & All Day Program.

 

C.A.R.E.S. – Fees:  Pick up by 4:00 PM       -         $10.00/child, per day

C.A.R.E.S. – Fees:  Pick up by 5:00 PM       -         $12.00/child, per day

C.A.R.E.S. – Fees:  Pick up by 6:00 PM       -         $14.00/child, per day

 


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

 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

’Tis a gift

With so much emphasis on work and consumption in American culture, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that “you are what you earn.” This attitude creates a lot of anxiety, leaving us constantly worried about our financial worth and feeling devalued if our “earning power” drops or if we are not part of the wage economy. Jesus offers a different vision when he assures us that God is pleased to give us the kingdom. There is nothing to earn here, nothing to be gained, nothing to be lost. Our self-worth is a freely given gift of our Creator. Bank on it!

Today’s readings: Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12; Luke 12:32-48 or 12:35-40

“Do not be afraid . . . for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

 

Monday, August 9

Feast of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin, martyr

Change your course?

Ezekiel’s career as a prophet started with full-blown atmospheric effects: “As I looked, a stormy wind came out of the north: a great cloud with brightness around it and fire flashing forth continually.” If you don’t think something big is going to happen after that, you should have your pulse checked. Drastic changes also played a role in the life of Saint Teresa Benedicta, also known as Edith Stein. Raised in a devout Jewish family, she gave up her faith as a young woman. She studied with the philosopher Edmund Husserl only to leave her academic career to become a Carmelite sister. The last drama in her life was also the most tragic: her death in a Nazi concentration camp. Be open to what God is calling you to, even if it means going in a very different direction.

Today’s readings: Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c; Matthew 17:22-27

“The word of the Lord came to the priest Ezekiel . . . and the hand of the Lord was on him there.”

 

Tuesday, August 10

Feast of Lawrence, deacon, martyr

Dare to care

Saint Lawrence—patron of comedians, butchers, and roasters—will ever be remembered for his legendary last words to his executioners, “this side’s done, turn me over and have a bite,” as he lay martyred on a red-hot gridiron. He showed compassion, courage, and challenging righteousness, too. Lawrence was a deacon charged with the care of the poor in Rome, people whom he loved deeply. So when the prefect of Rome demanded that he hand over the church’s treasure, Lawrence ushered in the poor, the lame, and the blind. In this Lawrence showed himself most like his Lord who, if he favored anyone in life it was those who had no one to depend upon but God. It’s charming to be remembered for one’s wit, especially if it’s accompanied by courage and compassion.

Today’s readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; John 12:24-26

“He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”

 

Wednesday, August 11

Feast of Clare, virgin

Give thanks for others

At the age of 18, Saint Clare (1193-1253) was inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi to leave her life of luxury and give herself to God. She and her sisters in the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares) lived in complete poverty, depending solely on the generosity of others for their sustenance. Clare was by all accounts a remarkable woman. Yet she could not have lived her chosen life alone. Her years of poverty and prayer were made possible by the surrounding community. The role and significance of community often go underappreciated in our individualistic culture. Take some time today to notice and appreciate the communities of which you are a part.

Today’s readings: Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Matthew 18:15-20

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

 

Thursday, August 12

Feast of Jane Frances de Chantal, religious

The best method for receiving the Spirit

At various times in her life Saint Jane Frances de Chantal was a wife, a mother, and a nun. In each of these roles she lived with compassion and trust in God as well as with a spirit of leadership and vision. That doesn’t mean life was easy for her. She survived the deaths of her husband, son, spiritual mentor, and other dear ones. She endured despair, the plague in France, and opposition from some officials to her religious community’s non-cloistered, ministerial way of life. Prayer was her strength. Take to heart Jane’s wisdom: “The great method of prayer is to have none. If in going to prayer one can form in oneself a pure capacity for receiving the spirit of God, that will suffice for all method.”

Today’s readings: Ezekiel 12:1-12; Matthew 18:21-19:1

“In their sight you shall lift the baggage on your shoulder, and carry it out in the dark.”

 

Friday, August 13

Feast of Pontian, pope, martyr, and Hippolytus, priest, martyr

Cats and dogs unite

In the heated doctrinal debates of the third century, today’s dynamic duo of saints was locked in a theological steel-cage death match. They were at it so much that Emperor Maximinus got sick of it and exiled them both to Sardinia. There, realizing they shared the same fate of torture and starvation, they decided to bury the hatchet. Before their martyrdom in about 236 they forgave each other and reconciled. One thing all Christians have in common, despite any differences, is forgiveness and reconciliation. That’s nothing to argue about.

Today’s readings: Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Matthew 19:3-12

“I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord . . . when I forgive you all that you have done.”

 

Saturday, August 14

Let them come to me

Because of Jesus’ reputation for holiness, people brought children to him for his blessing. Children—nearly powerless—were especially in need of Jesus’ prayer and touch. Christ welcomed these opportunities, but he also saw in them a chance to teach the adults around him. The kingdom of God, he said, has a special place for children because they are vulnerable and must receive what they need as a gift. And so are all the “little ones”: the lowly, helpless, sick, poor, and excluded of every age. These least have the first place in the kingdom. Do you welcome them as privileged guests? Do you feel welcome?

Today’s readings: Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Matthew 19:13-15

“It is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”


ST. PHILIP NERI

5TH ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 2-7 PM

Music by

RED

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


IN THE SOCIAL HALL

BINGO

FOOTBALL ON BIG SCREEN TV

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE -  SHARE YOUR MEMORIES

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Music by

RED

 
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

 

Complete this form and place it in the collection basket or bring it to the Rectory.  If you prefer you may call Shirley at 215-679-9275 or email Doris at gmomdecker@yahoo.com. Confirming call will not be made, just come to the food ticket tent when you arrive.

 

NAME (please print):_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

PHONE:________________________________E Mail__________________________

PLEASE PICK AN AREA AND A TIME TO WORK

____No preference                          ____Kitchen              ____Moon bounce (over 18)

 

____Food tickets/tee shirts             ____Food stand       ____Bingo (3-5)

 

 

____1:45-3:45         ____3:30-5:30         ____5:15-7:15        

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED BEFORE AND AFTER THE PICNIC

____11AM set up kitchen    ____12:30 PM set up grounds        ____6:45 PM clean up        

 

Saint Philip Neri Parish Religious Education  ~ 2010 -2011 Little Church Form

 

Please print all information.

 

Student’s Last Name                                 First Name                           Middle                           .

 

Address                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

City                                                                             Zip                               Birth Date                                                

 

Parents Names                                                                                               .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Phone Number                                                                                                .

 

(Information and updates will be sent out via email)                                                                         

Email Address                                                                                    .

 

Are you a registered in Saint Philip Neri Parish:   Yes   No – Registered at:                                                                     

 

I wish to Volunteer:  □ Catechist ~ Grade Level        □ Catechist Assistant        □Substitute – Level                                                                     

 

*Confidential:  If you are separated or divorced; please describe parental rights, if any of former spouse. (This is only requested for the safety of your child when they are picked up from the School.)

 

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To assist your child’s catechist, please note anything which they should be made aware (Allergies, medications, learning difficulties, ADD, ADHD.)                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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□ 5 years old                                      Pre-School                                                               .

 

□ 5/6 attending Kindergarten           School                                                                      .

 

 

Sacrament Information

 

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                †We must have a copy of each new student’s Baptismal Certificate in our Record files.  Please submit a copy by the last week of September.

(If baptized here at SPN then please provide the date above ~ no certificate needed.)