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Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church 4 40 Spring Mount Road < Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-8156 < www.churchofsaintmary.org < 610-287-4226 (fax) 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 1, 2021
SSaint Mary Roman Catholic Church 440 Spring Mount Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-8156 www.churchofsaintmary.org 610-287-4226 (fax)
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 1, 2021
Saint Mary Parish is a community of Catholics, striving to be an open and caring people, living our faith, spreading God's word, and serving as Jesus' disciples to our families, our parish and our surrounding communities.
Reverend Louis P. Bellopede Pastor [email protected] Reverend Charles J. McElroy Pastor Emeritus
Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure Weekend Assistant
Deacon Donald O. Nichols Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Deacon Peter Burghart Retired Permanent Deacon
Mrs. Mary Beth O’Connor Director of Operations/ [email protected] Business Manager
Mrs. Kathleen Wasniewski Bookkeeper & Purchaser [email protected]
Mrs. Susan Rodzewich Director of Communications [email protected] & Stewardship
Mrs. Sandra Olzinski Administrative Asst. to Pastor; [email protected] Office Manager Coordinator of Safe Environment
Ms. Peggy Hinson Head Sacristan
Parish Office Center Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Goudsward Coordinator, Religious Education; [email protected] Principal of PREP Mr. John Coen Campus Security
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) 610-287-8156 (Day) † 484-522-0330 (Evening)
PREP Classes: 1st thru 7th Level (Sept. - May)
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Monday or Tuesday
Youth Group 9th - 12th Grade: Sundays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass (October - May)
Mr. Philip Repko Principal, Saint Mary School [email protected] Mr. Robert Bartle Acting Chair, Board of Limited Jurisdiction Ms. Elizabeth Pastorius Saint Mary School Secretary [email protected] Mr. Kurt Jefferis Facilities
Saint Mary Catholic School
610-287-7757 † Website: smsk-8.org Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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PREP S H
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m.
† Anticipated Sunday Mass
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
† Saturday Confessions
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
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Ex-Officio Deacon Don Nichols
Parochial Deacon and Vice Chair
Mary Goudsward Coordinator, Parish Religious Education Program
Steve Bakey Parish Finance Council Member
Appointed by Pastor Susan Rodzewich
Karen Hoffman Michael Brown
Elected by the Parishioners Dawn Brown • Andy Gdonski
Anamaria Hazel • Mike Mazzio Tim Truckley
Council Secretary Andrea Gdonski
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Ex-Officio Deacon Donald O. Nichols
Parochial Deacon
Members Steve Bakey, Chair & Facilitator Karen Bakey • Jim Bickel
Chris Ford • William Gordon Peggy Hinson
Consultants Mary Beth O’Connor
Parish Business Manager & Director of Operations
Kathy Wasniewski Parish Bookkeeper & Purchaser
Recording Secretary Maureen Frederick
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Dear Parish Family, WELCOME BACK! I sincerely welcome back all of our parishioners and friends who are physically with us today and to all those joining us virtually. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email. Please be assured of my love and prayers for each of you!
DISPENSATION IS LIFTED: The Bishops of all the Dioceses of Pennsylvania have stated that the Dispensation to be excused from Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation because of the recent pandemic will be lifted on Sunday, August 15. Therefore, all Baptized
Catholics are to attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday afternoon (Masses before 4 PM on Saturdays do not count as Anticipated Masses for Sunday) beginning on the weekend of August 14-15. Those who are unable to attend Mass because of health reasons have always been dispensed from the obligation. If you are well, Sacramental confession is necessary in order to receive Holy Communion if you have missed Mass through your own fault.
CONFESSIONS: The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation is offered here at Saint Mary every Saturday morning after the 9 AM Mass and every Saturday afternoon between 2:45 PM and 3:45 PM. If you need to go to confession outside of these scheduled times please call our
Parish Office Center and schedule an appointment with me. I will be most happy to offer you the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation.
HOLY COMMUNION: Holy Communion is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. We are to receive Holy Communion at the Altar reverently. Please do not walk away with Holy Communion in your hand. Please receive the Eucharist in front of & facing the Altar. After you
have consumed Holy Communion you may walk back to your pew. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Saint Mary Catholic School will open its doors for its 60th year this fall. Please check us out. Saint Mary Catholic School is a Middle States Accredited School of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offering an excellent Kindergarten through 8th grade
Catholic Education. We also offer a wonderful faith based Catholic Preschool entitled AGNUS DEI ACADEMY (Lamb of God Academy) offering an excellent learning center for 3 and 4 year old children. Please call our school for more information. Contact information is on the front inside cover of this bulletin.
PREP REGISTRATION: Those students enrolling in our Evening School of Religious Education (PREP) held in our Catholic Education Center on Monday or Tuesday evenings are asked to go directly to our Parish website and follow the easy step by step prompts for Registration. Registration for
September classes is done electronically. ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: On September 10, 11 and 12 we at Saint Mary Parish will celebrate memorable events. On September 10 we will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our Parish School (1961-2021). On September 11 we will remember the 20th Anniversary of the attack on our
country (2001-2021) in New York, Shanksville, PA and Washington, DC. Throughout the entire weekend of September 10, 11 &12 we will celebrate the 95th Anniversary of our Parish (1926-2021). Many opportunities will allow us to honor, celebrate and remember this anniversary weekend. Hope you can join us for all our events.
Have a nice weekend, everyone!
Love and prayers,
New Parishioners: If you have recently moved into our community, welcome! Please call the Parish Office Center to register.
Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms during the pandemic are celebrated every Sunday immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. Contact the Parish Office Center to schedule.
Sacrament of Marriage Parishioners must contact the Parish Office Center at least six months prior to the wedding date. Pre-Cana session is required.
Pastoral Care of the Sick If you know of anyone who is sick, elderly or homebound, please notify the Parish Office Center for arrangements.
Sponsor Certificates Certificates are needed in order to be a baptism or confirmation sponsor. To be eligible:
Must be at least 16 years old Must have received the sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion and Confirmation If married, must have been married in a Catholic Church or a Convalidation Ceremony Must be a registered and active member of Saint Mary Parish.
Please call the Parish Office Center at least 1 month in advance of date needed.
Evangelization Resource Center Hours: Closed during the pandemic restricted phase.
SCRIP Gift Card Program Call the Parish Office Center for information on this program.
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MASS CELEBRANT LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC SACRISTAN
4:00 PM Msgr. Mesure McCurdy Bushey Beverley (if needed)
A. & B. Hamilton, Flanagan Rembisz Hinson
7:30 AM Msgr. Mesure Watters Kirby Kelly (if needed) E. J. & K. Goudsward Quiet Hinson
9:00 AM Fr. Bellopede Bakey Hunter Rodzewich (if needed)
J. Ford, Haslam, Kupfer Olzinski Hinson
10:30 AM Fr. Bellopede Dyer Brady Watt (if needed)
B. & K. Yaglenski, Wood Weidemoyer Hinson
12:00 PM Fr. Bellopede Mazzio James Glackin (if needed) Klisch, McElroy Maloney Hinson
MASS CELEBRANT LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC SACRISTAN
4:00 PM Fr. Bellopede Masington Moyer Cornell (if needed) Kupfer, McElroy Rembisz Hinson
7:30 AM Fr. Bellopede Paolucci Chalmers Filippini (if needed) Moore, Vu Quiet Hinson
9:00 AM Fr. Bellopede Brown Forsyth Ford (if needed) B. & J. Ford,, Larson Acclaim Hinson
10:30 AM Msgr. Mesure Conte Longua O’Donnell (if needed)
L. & J. Flanagan, Chiaro Weidemoyer Hinson
12:00 PM Msgr. Mesure LaGuardia Glackin James (if needed) S. Hughes, Wright Maloney Hinson
LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR JUL 31 & AUG 1
UPCOMING LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR AUG 7-8
Pirrall Family
Saturday July 31 4:00 p.m. Martin Healy & The Intentions of Millicent Healy -
McHugh Family
Sunday August 1 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members Saint Mary Parish 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Danielle Hunter - Mom & Dad Hunter 10:30 a.m. Virginia Giagnacova - Olzinski Family 12:00 p.m. John Harris - wife, Sally Ann Harris
Monday August 2 Saint Eusebius of Vercelli and Saint Peter Julian Eymard
9:00 a.m. Franz Johann - Rob Smith & Ann Johann
Tuesday August 3 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Fr. John Hampsch - Kathleen Bintner
Wednesday August 4 Saint John Vianney 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Ryan & Rachel Wasniewski - Kathy
& Ed Wasniewski
Thursday August 5 Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
9:00 a.m. Virginia Giagnacova - Kathy & Ed Wasniewski
Friday August 6 Transfiguration of the Lord 9:00 a.m. Patricia Woods - Luckenbach Family
Saturday August 7 Saint Sixtus II and Saint Cajetan 9:00 a.m. William Ciccoli - Michael & Joyce Morrone 4:00 p.m. Mary Halinski - DeSantis Family
Sunday August 8 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members Saint Mary Parish 9:00 a.m. Ann Amato - Bob & Donna Forsyth 10:30 a.m. Virginia Giagnacova - Bakey Family 12:00 p.m. Leandro Gonzaga - Shawn & Roberta Makatche
Weekly Memorial Intentions
CHURCH Rose For Life In memory of John Harris Requested by Sally Ann Harris Rose for Resurrection In memory of Sr. Marietta Therese SSCJ Requested by the DeSantis Family Sanctuary Lamp In honor of the Capaldi Family Requested by mom, Louis Altar Candles In memory of Pat Filippini Requested by Bill & Maddie McGeeney Altar Bread and Wine In memory of ______ Requested by ______ Altar Flowers In memory of John Harris Requested by Sally Ann Harris & Family
CHAPEL
Vigil Light In memory of Olga Brennan Requested by the Schneidinger Family Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Walter Krumenacker Requested by the Monaghan Family Altar Candles In memory of Keeley Levitsky Requested by Lori & Dave Rhoads
If you are interested in Mass Intentions or Memorials in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office Center. Memorials are for one week and begin on Sunday.
Donations: Announced Mass: $10, Unannounced Mass: $5 Rose for Life, Rose for Resurrection, & Vigil Light: $5, Sanctuary Lamp: $10
Altar Candles: $20, Bread and Wine: $50, Altar Flowers: $175
SSaint Mary Prayer Groups
Adoration Our Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel is open to the general public from 6am to 9pm. Scheduled adorers only from 9pm to 6am.
Rosary The Rosary will be prayed daily before the 9:00 a.m. Mass and on Sundays before the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
Divine Mercy Chaplet Daily after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays during the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour The Thursday before the first Friday of the month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.
Fatima Rosary Group First Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m.
Flame of Love Rosary Every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in Annex Room 1.
In the Spirit Prayer Group Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Annex Room 1.
Oasis Women’s Prayer Group Every Friday at 1:00 p.m. in Annex Room 1.
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Albert J. Augustine Bridgette Augustine Madeline Augustine Yaphet Blair Michael Boehret Matthew Bulen Matthew P. Burns David Capobianchi Brianna Carroll Kayla Carroll David Casas Wayne Cherry, Jr. Aaron Chomyn Noah Colapreto Matthew Dager Ryan Decker Brian Dunn Thomas Fisher Tim Fitzgerald Jennifer Foley Matthew Foley Blaise Fountaine Eric Funk David Gentner Jim Gotlewski Richard Granozio Collin Hamel Brian Handel Tim Harris Aaron Hart Eric Himmel William Holdsworth Kyle Houchins Michael Ingram Kyle Kearney Matthew Kearney Alexander Klobusicky Brett R. Karkheck Fr. Joseph Lea Gabriel Leone George Lockbaum Charles Maloney III Jordan Mares Keith E. Mason Bobby McCall Timothy R. McGinnis Jacob McLendon Jonathan Minkler Meghan Morton Danielle Murdoch Brian Murray Tim Murray Shawn O’Connor Kevin O’Malley Geoff Ostrowski Jackie Perrie Gerard Pettine Michael Regan Jesse Rodeheaver Martin D. Roth Elizabeth Schnaubelt William Schweitzer Sara Saraceni Lauren Shaw Angela M. Sills Ashley L. Sills Brian Sinclair David Sinnk Owen Sisbarro Sharon Sisbarro Brian Smith John Walsh John Weaver Mark Wimmer Kathleen Winters Joseph Wolf Damian Zottoli Dante Zottoli Dominic D. Zottoli Zachary Zottoli
Margaret Addario, Rowen Aldridge, Philip Berardi, Noelle Black, Ford Bartle, Rosemary Bauerle, Ed Brennan, Marge Burghart, Joan Betlejewski Cassel, Mariela
Coleman Mary Colling, Harry Conaway, Angel Cramer, Leslie DeFrancesco, Tim Dippolito, Louis DiTanna, Loretta Dulin, Nicholas Esposito, Mike Finnegan, Erica Fox, Patrick Gardenier, Joe Gattome, Andy Gdonski, Len Geary, Delores Giera, Alessandra Grosso, Fred Hammer, Amy Herkins, Jaclyn Hilton, Richard Hood, Esther Hunter, Jack Hunter, Joe Jaconski, Vince Jaconski, Jane Kerr, Chuck Lowitzer, Mike Marshall, Patricia Storti Martin, Pat Matthews, Dolores McGuigan, Pat McMahon, Betty Murray, Dave Nester, Ruth Nikish, Jerry Nikish, Jack Palm, Melinda Palm, Ryan Palm, Assunta Paolucci, Ann Petty, Patricia Pollock, Phoenix Rand, Samantha Rodden, Larry Rosencrance, Devin Rufe, Heidi Rufe, Tom Schnaubelt, Desiree Sedgwick, Dru Shelly, Mary Shofran, Mackenzie Smith, Alex Stadtlemaier, Maureen Steinmetz, Sue Sweeney, Chris Szumiloski, Patricia Tacconelli, Marie Tressler, Jim Walsh, Natalie Weiss, Elfrieda Wojcik, Patrick Zampetti, Antonella Caruso Zurybida If you would like to add a loved one or friend to the Prayer List please contact the Parish Office Center at 610-287-8156 or [email protected]. If you are in need of urgent or emergency prayers for situations that arise unexpectedly, please contact Saint Mary Prayer Warriors at
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ELECTION The Knights of Columbus Perkiomen Valley Council 3633, which serves St. Eleanor’s and Saint Mary’s Parishes, recently held their 2021-2022 elections:
Grand Knight: Joseph Klobusicky Deputy Grand Knight: SK Frank McDonough
Chancellor: Frank Spadea Recorder: SK William Mower
Treasurer: SK Anthony Pettinato Advocate: Paul Bickel Warden: Dan Haley
Inside Guard: Jim Dicciani Outside Guard: John Surry Trustee 1st Year: PGK SK Bob Donaghy Trustee 2nd Year: PGK SK Joe Stephey Trustee 3rd Year: PGK SK Reggie Hill Financial Secretary: SK Lou Gentner
For more information about the Knights of Columbus contact the Saint Mary representative Bob Donaghy at 215-783-4106
CONGRATULATIONS………….. to Grace Duffy who received her First Holy Communion from Father Bellopede on Saturday, July 17th at the 4:00 PM Mass.
SECOND SUMMER BOOK CLUB Our next summer book club will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Annex Room #1. The book is We’ll Never Tell Them by Fiorella De Maria. Kristjana, a nurse in England, flees twenty-first-century London in order to avoid a decision about her future.
Kristjana’s cancer patient, Leo Hampton, recounts his mother’s life—her upbringing in colonial Malta, her education in Edwardian England, and her service as a volunteer nurse during World War I. Captivated by the story of Liljana Hampton, Kristjana is pulled into the agonies and the ecstasies of a previous generation, which almost seem more real to her than those of her own life. Through her vicarious experience of another woman’s personal history, Kristjana discovers the secret of fearlessly embracing her future. Purchase and read the book on your own and then join us to discuss! For more information contact Linda Nichols at 215-256-4941 or [email protected].
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION " ... Jesus hides in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar because He wants us to dare to approach Him. He wants to nourish us so we become one single thing with Him. When He said, Apart from Me you can do nothing, He was not condemning Christians to ineffectiveness or obliging them to
seek Him by a difficult and arduous route. On the contrary ... He has stayed with us, He is totally available to us." ~ St Josemaría Escrivá. We need scheduled adorers and substitutes. Open hours: Friday @ 5:00AM & 11:00AM, and Sunday @ 1:00AM. If interested please contact MK at 610-476-4490 or [email protected].
LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED Are you looking for a way to participate more at Mass? Saint Mary Liturgical Ministries are looking for individuals to assist during the celebration of Holy Mass on Sundays, Holy Days
and special liturgical events. Lectors proclaim the word of God during the liturgy. You must be at least 16 years of age and be a registered parishioner in good standing.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest and deacon with the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and also assist with communion calls to our parish shut ins and
at Greenfield Living Senior Center and Frederick Living Nursing Home. You must be at least 21 years of age and be a registered parishioner in good standing.
Ushers help guide the seating of fellow parishioners before Mass, assist those with special needs, collect the weekly offering and presenting the monetary gifts at the Altar.
Please consider joining these important ministries of service. If interested please contact Sandi at the Parish Office Center at [email protected] or by calling 610-287-8156.
LUCKY LOTTERY DERBYWINNERS
Our Lucky Lottery Derby Winners for the week of
July 12 - 18, 2021 are: July 12th: Alex McElroy - $45.00 July 13th: Andy Smith - $45.00 July 14th: Leanne Debeurre - $45.00 July 15th: Maureen Ryan - $45.00 July 16th: Dave Tompkins - $45.00 July 17th: Jerry Farrell - $45.00 July 18th: Tom Canning - $45.00
Our Lucky Lottery Derby Winners for the week of July 19 - 25, 2021 are:
July 19th: Chris & Tina Pastorius - $45.00 July 20th: Edward Colloton - $45.00 July 21st: Jennifer Waidell - $45.00 July 22nd: Carol Seddon - $45.00 July 23rd: Harry & Annette Lamlin - $45.00 July 24th: Danielle Ko - $45.00 July 25th: Kathy Pfister - $45.00
Congratulations to all our winners!
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E Y P Students achieving distinguished honors : Lia Ritchie Students achieving first honors: Grace Moore Students achieving second honors: Lucille Figg
Christian Initiation of Adults: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00pm from September thru June.
Lay Missionaries of Charity: First Saturday of every month from 9:30am to 1:00pm.
Legion of Mary: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
Living Water Bible Study: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:45am to 12:15pm September thru May.
Men’s Gospel Reflection: Every Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00am.
Patricians: 3rd Thursday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00pm from September thru May.
Women’s Bible Study: Two sessions on Thursdays: 9:30 to 11:00am and 7:00 to 8:30pm. Sessions are offered at various times of the year.
PREP REGISTRATION 2021-2022
PREP registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! Classes will be held in person on Monday or Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm from September through May in our beautiful Saint Mary Catholic Education Center. All families who were registered for PREP last year should have received an email with the registration link. Anyone who was not enrolled last year, or if you did not receive the link, please contact Mary Goudsward, Principal of PREP, at 610-287-8156 or [email protected]. Registration information can also be found on the parish website at www.churchofsaintmary.org under the religious education tab.
JR. LEGION OF MARY The Junior Legion of Mary is for the youth of the parish, ages 8 to 17. Our mission is to bring Jesus to the world, through the love of His Mother Mary by performing a variety of works, including
learning/teaching the rosary, hosting rosary and card making workshops, participation in community events, road trips to local shrines and churches, and praying and visiting with nursing home residents. Our group meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in Annex Room 2.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way by which persons become “citizens of the Kingdom” through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If you, or
someone you know, would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or are thinking about coming into full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon Don Nichols at 610-287-8156 or email at [email protected].
PROGRAMS MOVIES AUDIO BOOKS PICK OF THE WEEK
Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: The Transfiguration
This week we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration, the mountaintop manifestation of Christ’s glory that we read about in the Gospel. As we recall this wondrous event, however, may questions might come to mind. Why did Moses and Elijah appear? Why did Jesus only bring Peter, James and John? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this episode on the Luminous Mysteries.
Registering is easy. Go to saintmaryrcc.formed.org, type in 19473, click on St. Mary, click on the blue next button and complete the registration information. Questions on how to use this service? Contact Mary Goudsward at [email protected] or call 610-287-8156. Subscription is free!
VIRTUS PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN MANDATORY CLASS
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires that all parish adult volunteers and employees that have contact with children take a mandatory class Protecting God’s Children. You need only take
this class once. The Archdiocese will present Protecting God’s Children at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Education Center, Swamp Pike & Neiffer Road, Limerick Township on Thursday, August 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Registration for the class must be done online by going to http://www.virtus.org.
PART-TIME CHURCH CLEANER NEEDED St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville is looking for a Cleaner for the Church. This is a part-time job from 4:30 PM to
8:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Job sharing option. Please send resume to Tammy Brock at [email protected]. T T /L A
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is accepting applications for a Technology Teacher/Library Administrator for the 2021-2022 school
year. Candidates who can inspire and engage students in learning are encouraged to apply. The Information Specialist will be responsible to teach technology skills and concepts as well as incorporate the use of the library, media, and research skills. In addition they will manage the Google Classroom Platform, licenses, and all technical purchases. Interested candidates who wish to learn more about the position can email Principal Robin John at [email protected].
MINI-GOLF BENEFIT TOURNAMENT The Landing of Collegeville, 1421 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville will host their First Annual Putt for Parkinson's golf outing on August 14th from 10am to 2pm.
Join us as we play 9 rounds of miniature golf on the campus grounds. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To register or for more information contact Carin Brastow at [email protected] or 484-854-1600. All proceeds will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Do Good, Have Fun!
SUMMER SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITY Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist: 640 E. Main St, Birdsboro will hold a weekend of Prayer, Hope, and Healing on August 13th, 14th and 15th. This blest weekend, which celebrates a Fatima Day, the 43rd anniversary of O.L.M.E, the
memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will provide moving conferences from Fr James Blount and Dr. Antone Raymundo as well as opportunities for Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and individual blessings. Pre-registration is required for both of these events. To register go to olme.org or call 610-582-3333.
Daily Mass is streamed live at 9AM Monday through Saturday on our Facebook Page. Sunday Mass is streamed live at 9 AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.
Fr. Bellopede’s Daily Reflection is posted on our YouTube Channel and sent out via Flocknote.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
L F C A O J 25, 2021
Amount Pledged……………………..……….. $2,002,989.00
Pledge Income………………………………... $1,479,107.83
Expenses Paid………………………………… $1,109,792.60
Bank Balance…………………………………. $369,315.23
Legacy of Faith Campaign Goal……………... $2,000,000.00
PARISH WEBSITE For up to date information, schedules, and access to all live streaming, go to our parish website at:
www.churchofsaintmary.org
Don’t let sexual violence silence you. Healing can start with a call. Visit www.pacrimevictims.com/healing or call
1-888-800-8780.
LIFE MINISTRIES Saint Mary Parish is committed to the promotion and sanctity of all Human Life from the first moment of conception until natural death. Let us together as a parish community stand up and speak boldly for every person born and unborn.
Rachel’s Vineyard: 1-800-395-HELP(4357) Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 1-866-482-LIFE(5433) Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Domestic Abuse: 1-866-Safe-014 Pregnancy Hotline: 1 (800) 712-HELP
Bulletin Submissions: All information and announcements to be published in the bulletin are due to the Parish Office Center by Friday the week prior to publication. All bulletin submissions should be emailed to [email protected].
FFINANCIAL FACTS Saint Vincent de Paul Corner Our conference here at Saint Mary Parish uses your contributions and donations to help those in need from our parish and local community.
Client Needs: #187: Girl’s clothes; size 14-16
Special Need: We have several families in need of a car, van or SUV, inspected and in good running condition. For more information, or if you or someone you know is able to help, please call Peggy Hinson at 610-287-8156.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The monies collected in the poor boxes throughout Saint Mary Church go directly to the Saint Vincent de Paul
Society to assist their clients who are in need.
Gift cards to local grocery stores are always appreciated!
Cleaning Products Laundry Detergent
Toothpaste Hair Conditioner
Men’s Razors Shaving Cream
Dish Soap Napkins
Canned Fruit Canned Green Beans Canned Asparagus
Mac & Cheese Canned Tuna/Chicken
Spam Cereal Snacks
Donations can be dropped off during the week in any church vestibule or in the Hedge Hall on the first Sunday of the month from 8:30am-12:00pm. Next collection 8/1/21.
Collection for July 18, 2021 Week 3
Weekend Collection (Weekly Offering Envelopes)
Target Needed for the 21-22 Fiscal Year…….. $900,000.00 Weekly Target Needed for 21-22 Fiscal Year….. $17,307.69 Collection for Weekend of July 18...............….. $7,578.00 Parish Giving & PayPal……………………........ $5,399.68 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($4,330.01)
School Mortgage (Blue Envelope)
Target Needed for the 21-22 Fiscal Year…….. $114,036.00 Weekly Target Needed ……………………….… $2,193.00 Collection for Weekend of July 18.…................ $230.00 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($1,963.00) Catholic Education Center Mortgage: Balance as of May 30, 2021..……...…...…... $1,210,483.66 June Principal Payment……................…….... $8,952.26 Balance as of June 30, 2021……...........…..… $1,201,531.40 Next Monthly Principal Due July 30, 2021
Total Collected To Date...................................... $49,409.52
Envelopes Mailed…………. 1,054 Total Used…...….…. 129 Parish Giving Enrollment…. 384 Total Used…….……. 199
Parish Debt (Gold Envelope)
Debt……………………………………………... $740,310.05 Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)……………….. $432.50 New Debt Total…………………………………. $739,877.55
Collection for July 25, 2021 Week 4
Weekend Collection (Weekly Offering Envelopes)
Target Needed for the 21-22 Fiscal Year…….. $900,000.00 Weekly Target Needed for 21-22 Fiscal Year….. $17,307.69 Collection for Weekend of July 25...............….. $5,909.00 Parish Giving & PayPal……………………........ $5,459.94 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($5,938.75)
School Mortgage (Blue Envelope)
Target Needed for the 21-22 Fiscal Year…….. $114,036.00 Weekly Target Needed ……………………….… $2,193.00 Collection for Weekend of July 25.…................ $83.35 Over (Under) Target.............................................. ($2,109.65) Catholic Education Center Mortgage: Balance as of June 30, 2021..……......…...…... $1,201,531.40 July Principal Payment……..................…….... $9,138.16 Balance as of July 30, 2021…….............…..… $1,192,393.24 Next Monthly Principal Due August 30, 2021
Total Collected To Date...................................... $60,861.81
Envelopes Mailed…………. 1,054 Total Used…...….…. 129 Parish Giving Enrollment…. 384 Total Used…….……. 199
Parish Debt (Gold Envelope)
Debt……………………………………………... $739,877.55 Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)……………….. $242.00 New Debt Total…………………………………. $739,635.55
The Parish Debt represents invoices that we owe to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These invoices are for assessments, insurance, property and liability, etc. incurred between the years of 2005 – 2012. The Archdiocese has been very gracious to cover these invoices during a time when we could not afford to do so. By using your Parish Debt (Gold) Envelope, you are helping our parish pay the obligation we owe to the Archdiocese. From 2013 to today we are current on all our Archdiocesan invoices. Thank you for your kind generosity.
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