Parish Staff Rev. T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor Rev. James J. Ambrogi, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Arul Amalraj, O. Praem, Parochial Vicar Rev. Kevin P. McCabe, Resident Rev. Dennis O’Donnell, Sunday Assistant Deacon Lawrence Froio, Retired Permanent Deacon Deacon Louis Libbi, Permanent Deacon Deacon Matthew Windle, Transitional Deacon Ms. Patricia O’Donnell, Principal Sister Eileen Tiernan, IHM, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Katey Engel, Liturgical Music Director Mr. Daniel Milani, Director of Adult Faith Formation Contact Information Office: 610-647-2345 Fax: 610-647-4997 School: 610-644-5797 PREP: 610-296-8899 Music Ministry: 610-647-2348 Liturgy Schedule Daily 6:30AM & 9:00AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM Confessional is located behind the Church Sanc- tuary St. Patrick Catholic Church 126 Woodland Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 www.stpatrickmalvern.org
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Parish Staff
Rev. T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor
Rev. James J. Ambrogi, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Arul Amalraj, O. Praem, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Kevin P. McCabe, Resident
Rev. Dennis O’Donnell, Sunday Assistant
Deacon Lawrence Froio, Retired Permanent Deacon
Deacon Louis Libbi, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Matthew Windle, Transitional Deacon
Ms. Patricia O’Donnell, Principal
Sister Eileen Tiernan, IHM, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Katey Engel, Liturgical Music Director
Mr. Daniel Milani, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Contact Information Office: 610-647-2345 Fax: 610-647-4997 School: 610-644-5797 PREP: 610-296-8899 Music Ministry: 610-647-2348
Liturgy Schedule
Daily 6:30AM & 9:00AM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM,
10:30AM, 12 Noon
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM Confessional is located behind the Church Sanc-
They named him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:5)
At this time of the year throughout the world you can walk
into most card stores and buy an Advent calendar which al-lows you to count off the days of waiting and praying for Je-
sus’ Coming --- which is what Advent means. For young chil-dren opening the windows on the calendar is exciting, as they
realize that with each new window opening the joy of Christ-mas Day draws nearer. We know that on some of the advent
calendars though, opening the windows uncover Santa, deco-
rated trees or gifts that one may want to buy or receive. These calendars reveal nothing about the true Christmas message –
the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Also at this time of year, while watching television, whether it
be the Eagles (if you can bring yourself to do so), Shark Tank, or Jeopardy, we experience the constant reminders of how
many shopping days are left for us to complete our gift pur-chases. The advertising media will offer us a multitude of ide-
as for purchasing the perfect gift for the important people in our lives. Again, more often than not, the true meaning of
Christmas is forgotten or lost.
We, as faith-filled people can become discouraged by Advent
calendars, television commercials, or advertisements that lack mention of whom we truly prepare during this season. How-
ever, I’d like to suggest that we not be discouraged, but rather
propose, for a moment, that we take these advertisements as a
call to pray rather than to purchase. To pray for ourselves,
our loved-ones, our friends, neighbors, parish, city, country and world that each of us may put ourselves in the mind of
Mary and Joseph, focused on the expected baby, wondering what He will be like and how He will affect our lives.
As we begin this beautiful season of Advent, we wait and pray for Jesus’ Coming. Let us be vigilant in our quest to draw ever-
closer to the child Jesus. May we recognize, even in the com-mercialization of this season, the opportunity to pray and al-
low the events of Jesus’ birth to change our lives.
May the opening of hearts in prayer this Advent lead us to cel-
ebrate Him who is Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever and Prince of Peace.
God Bless You,
Father Redcay
Week of November 29, 2015
The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of
Thomas D. Wood
The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of
Elizabeth Ciunci
The St. Joseph Candle burns in memory of
Joseph B. Leach
Prayer for Jubilee Year of Mercy Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Father’s mercy for us. In mercy, you freed Zaccheus and Matthew from greed. In mercy, you freed Peter from dishonesty and cowardice. In mercy, you promised heaven to the good thief. In mercy, you gave weakness to your ministers so we can come to you easily in them.
Draw us close to you, Jesus, and shine your mercy on our sins. Like the woman who washed your feet with her own tears, make us love more than ever because you forgive us. Amen.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015! ����� S����� �� ������!
Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.
This Jubilee of Mercy is a time in which we can be transformed by the merciful gaze of God upon us; and a time in which we can respond by sharing that compassion and love with others.
On Sunday, December 13th we will open the Jubilee Year of Mercy at the 10:30 Mass.
John Angotti and St. Patrick Parish Choirs
Present an Advent/Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 12th at 7:30PM
in the Church
John's message is clear: There is
hope, healing, and truth with the love of God. His music expresses
hope and love for those longing
for a deeper relationship with
God. "My passion is to not only
provide music for worship, but
music that sings of the true witness of my experience of Christ in my life, that leads me to
the table in faith. I have found that people relate
through both music and testimony. All of us have
a cross, even though we may try to hide it. But
there is no hiding place from God, who is with us all the time."
John’s music delivers a dynamic blend of
contemporary styles and meaningful lyrics,
leading him to be granted awards for "Male
Vocalist of the Year," "Pop/Contemporary Album
of the Year" and "Praise and Worship Album of the Year," in addition to much critical acclaim.
His writing style includes contemporary rock,
pop, and Latin rhythms, and his compositions
give new life to traditional pieces from chant and
classical genres.
Tickets are available after all Masses and in the Parish Office.
Jubilee Year of Mercy Epiphany Celebration Pilgrimage
Join us as we make three (3) stops along a pilgrimage through Catholic Philadelphia.
Depart from St. Patrick’s Church, traveling by school bus, immediately following the 12:00 Mass on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
Pray together at the Shrine of St. John Neumann, visit and tour Old St. Joseph’s Church and pray with the “Pink Sisters” at the Convent of Divine Love.
The pilgrimage will conclude with a gathering for dinner at a restaurant in the area of the Convent of Divine Love.
Cost for the pilgrimage will be $15 per person for bus transportation and tour fees.
Dinner will be “pay your way”….
For reservations for the pilgrimage, contact the Parish Office at 610-647-2345.
ST. PATRICK CHURCH, MALVERN, PA!
Moms R.O.C.K!
(Raising our Catholic Kids)
A group for mothers who would like to share faith, joys, and challenges of motherhood with other moms in our parish. We also plan family events and adult social nights. Join us to connect with other mothers in our St. Patrick Parish community! For more information or to be included on an email list to keep you informed, please contact Hillary at
The Friends of Mary usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month in the school Library from 7 to 8 PM but because of the holidays
coming up our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 9th. We will pray and share our love and devotion for our Blessed Mother. Men, women and children of all ages are invited. For
more information or to request prayer, please contact: Anne 610-513-6529 or Kathy 610-716-7097.
Gentle woman, teach us to fall more deeply in love with you and your Son.”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
INITIATIVE
In an ongoing effort to help our parish and community the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus have an initiative called the Knights Employment Support Program. This program is intended to support the adult members of our parish who are seeking employment. The program is conducted by volunteer Knights who will help with resume and profile writing, networking advice and support. They will also help with interviewing tips, offer negotiation suggestions and general job seeking guidance. For more information please contact Mike McGinn at 847-651-5148 or [email protected].
St. Patrick’s Generation Senior University
Generation Senior will host their next monthly discussion & featured speaker on November 30th at 1 PM, in the Rectory. The program provides education and support for the aging, their families and caregivers. Please join us for light refreshments and plenty of opportunity to ask questions. For information please contact the parish office 610-647-2345. !
Safe Environment Training In an effort to ensure that all of our volunteers who assist with the children of our parish are in compliance, we will offer this Safe Environment Sessions at
St. Patrick Parish ~ Monday, November 30th Participants must arrive at the Parish Center by 6:30PM and must remain for the entire
session (2.5 hours). We are in the process of securing a date for a Saturday
morning or Sunday afternoon session. Sign up at www.virtus.org.
The first Sunday of Advent begins the preparations for Jesus's birth at Christmas. Advent is a time of joyful hope. The word Advent comes from the Latin word that means "coming". The seasonal liturgy offers us as a symbol the Advent wreath with its four candles, signifying the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. The Sunday readings of the season propose to us some models of hope and faith to reflect on: the Virgin Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, John the Baptist, and even the people of Israel. And the whole Church sings with joy while waiting: "O come, o come Emmanuel," God-with-us.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015! FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT!
To Everything there is a Season....
“a time to be loved” God bless all engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. “a time to be born” May God Bless all our children and their parents.. “a time to be healed” Robert Anderson, Ann Burke, Andrew Butler, Joanne Calvarese, Dottie Cappelli, Michael Adams, Eric
Alessandroni, Luke Birkhead, Richard Brown, Gina Butcher, Sue Castaldi, James Chester, Dolores Christmas, Audrey Clarke, Sarah Clarke, Tom Connors, Paul Cox, Nick Dattilo, Kenneth Davis, Alicia Dellario, Eve DelSoldo, Sabbia DeSantis, Bob Devlin, Patrick Donahue, Dolores Nerisa Eachus, Josephine Falcone, Bill Feathers, Theresa Anne Finnegan, Allie Fusco, Tom Froio, Joseph Gallagher, Catherine Gannon, Stephanie Gemmell, Edie Gitlan, Kara Marie Granger, John Hendricks, Margaret Hendricks,Josh Heron, Mary Huhtenan, Patricia Kundert, Steven Leiden, Richard Lewis, Traves Mattingly, Wayne Mazzie, Patrick McCabe, Rose McCormick, Kevin McGillian, Liam McGuire, Bill Meredith, Carl Meyer, Richard Mott, Dennis O’Brien, Aaron O’Laughlin, Tim O’Laughlin, Matthew Emerson Rice, Dauna Ross-Paquier, Christian Porpora, William A. Ross, Patricia Rossiter, Laurel Hagy Scagliola, Gina Schiavo, Ethan Joshua Schwartz, Liam Shields, Joseph Santoro, Ed Siwula, Roberta Smith, Aya Rock Stryker, Theresa Trevethan, Giulianna Troiano, Gene Twardowski, Walter Wagner, Gerald Wary, Evelyn Wright, Rita Yeost.
“a time to die…” Please remember in your prayers all of our deceased relatives and parishioners. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday Adoration beginning immediately
after the 9AM Mass; Benediction at 6 PM
If you haven’t yet begun to spend some time with
the Lord on a Monday….it’s never too late to begin.
Prayer for Voca�ons.!
God of gracious love, You gathered us first at the waters of
bap�sm, and you lead us through life with faithfulness.
Raise up from among our parish family, leaders to serve
your people as Priests. To those whom You call, give grace
and courage to discern how they may best serve you. To all
of us, give us good hearts so we might encourage them
along the way.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
and with your Holy Spirit, now and
forever. Amen!
Mom’s Night Out at the SPS Christmas Boutique
Wednesday, December 2nd
6:00 - 9:00pm
Join us for some holiday cheer and shop for a cause! Enjoy an evening of wine and cheese while catch-ing up with friends. Check off your Christmas list while shopping your favorite brands and local boutiques.
Personalized stationery, monogrammed gifts, stylish jewelry, gour-met food and much more. A portion of sales from the evening will go to replenish supplies in the Saint Patrick School science lab. Tickets are $10 and are available after Mass. You may also purchase online at
www.SPSchristmasboutique.eventbrite.com.!
St. Patrick CYO Basketball “Midnight Madness”
Support our Parish Basketball teams as they embark upon a new season.
All players and coaches will be in the spotlight during this fun evening for the family.
Saturday, December 5th (please note the date change) 7:00 - 8:30 St. Patrick Gym
COLLECTION REPORT
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday early publication date the collection for Sunday, November 22, 2015 will be in next
week’s bulletin.
To set up an Electronic payment, complete an authorization
form that you will find on the parish website under Resources (www.stpatrickmalvern.org) - return it to the
Parish office or put it in the collection.
Readings for the Week of November 29, 2015 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-
28, 34-36
Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22
Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/Lk
10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 25-27/Mt 7:21,
24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19--26/Ps 147:1-6/Mt 9:35--10:1,
5a, 6-8
Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Luke 3:1-6
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
!NOVEMBER 29, 2015! FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT!
Interested in learning about St. Patrick
School for your child? There has never been
a be�er �me to consider a Catholic
educa�on. St.!Patrick!School offers a Blue
Ribbon award�winning, STEM based curriculum in a warm
and welcoming environment. A Catholic educa�on is
taught and lived in bright, spacious class-
rooms and state of the art facili�es. We offer
a 3 year old Program up to 8th Grade. Full
day op�ons and tui�on assistance for those
that qualify are available. !
IHM Conference
401 Bryn Mawr Avenue,
PRAYER AS AWAKENING!
Before the busyness of Christmas preparation begins, the IHM Sisters invite you to their retreat house for a day of slowing down and considering what God is communi-cating/doing in our lives. Quiet time will help us ponder life with the “eyes of our hearts.” Presenter: Sr. Mary Henrich, IHM. Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 9:30—2:30. The day includes light breakfast, dinner, Mass. Stipend: $40.00 …………………….
Soup’s On—BOWL AND A ROLL
Wednesday, December 9—6:00—8:00 PM The Good Samaritan: A lens for mercy-Fr. McBurney, OSA, spend some quiet time for prayer and reflection.
Stipend $15.00
…………..……….
A MANSION CAROL NIGHT
Journey through the Mansion celebrating Advent/
Christmas joy through song, prayer, scripture and fel-
lowship. Wednesday, December 16—7:00—8:30 PM
Join us and bring your family and friends! A good will
offering is appreciated.
For reservations, please call 610-581-0120 or email us at:
St. Patrick Parish benefits from all sales when you shop with Scrip!!!
Use the gift cards, purchased through St. Patrick’s for ACME, Giant, Target, Wawa, Amazon, CVS, ITunes, Star-bucks, Chipotle, Panera Bread and many others!
How do you make a purchase? You may call the parish
office to place an order 610-647-2345.
SAVE THE DATE
ST. PATRICK PARISH
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016
THE FARMHOUSE
AT PEOPLE’S LIGHT
More information will be available in future bulletins
For Parents AND Teens: Jason Evert on Chastity
This is a special invitation Thursday, December 10, at St. Norbert's for an evening with Jason Evert founder of the ChastityProject.com and author of over 10 books including How to Find You Soulmate
Without Losing Your Soul and Theology of the Body for
Teens.
This will be a FREE event for Parents and Teens.
Jason will be giving a talk for Parents Only on Parenting for
Purity at 6 pm, while teens are having a Pizza Party.
At 7:30 PM, Jason will be talking to Teens Only on Love or
Lust?
The evening will end with FireHill Worship Band performing
fresh from their appearance before Pope Francis at the World
Meeting of Families. Adoration and Benediction will conclude
the evening.
CONTACT: For more information contact Heather Makowicz at
Join Bishop Shanahan High School for their annual Christmas Craft & Gift Show on Saturday, December 5 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Shop from handmade crafts includ-ing jewelry, woodwork, home decor, and accessories, as well as from select small
businesses like Stella & Dot, Waffatopia, Jamberry Nails, and more. Admission is $5 for those ages 14 - 61 and goes to help purchase educational supplies and to support school activities. For more information,
please visit www.shanahan.org.!
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