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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 May 28, 2017
Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor
Deacon Michael J. Franks
Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Retired Pastor
Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired
Locke Highleyman, Business Manager
Shirley Misiak, Office Manager
Catherine E. Faust, Director of Music
Wendy Benner, Coordinator of PREP/Religious ED Joan Lampart, Coordinator of Parish Outreach
Tom Dewees, Director Catholic Family Life Center
Dianne Linden, Administrative Assistant CFLC
Anita Fuhs, Youth Minister
Parish Phone Numbers: Rectory 215.679.9275 Youth Ministry 267.733.2572 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.7839 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.2237 Parish Hall 215.679.8116 Fax Numbers: Rectory 215.679.0386 Religious Education/PREP 215.679.8370 Catholic Family Life Center 215.679.8370 Church & Rectory Address: 1325 Klinerd Rd; Pennsburg 18073 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.spnparish.org Religious Education Office Summer Hours: 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Monday & Friday: Offices are closed Tuesday thru Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Email address: [email protected] Neri Center Address 575 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041
Catholic Family Life Center Address 26 E. Sixth Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 Email address: [email protected] Website Address: www.catholicfamilylifecenter.com Youth Ministry Office hours: (East Greenville) Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Email address: [email protected]
ROSARY: Prayed in the Chapel Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass Monday at 1:00 PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS For a floral arrangement to be placed at the altar, please call the rectory.
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30 AM; 10:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - St. Anne Chapel The Chapel is open Monday thru Saturday until 7:00 PM for your visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
Daily Mass is celebrated in the Chapel attached to the rectory: Monday - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM Saturday - 9:00 AM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM or: at the Rectory BY APPOINTMENT.
BAPTISMS: Please call the Rectory to schedule 2nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 10 AM Mass 3rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 11:30 AM
SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation
need to be at least 16 years of age, to be confirmed, attend Mass weekly, and if married, be in a valid marriage.
PRE-JORDAN CLASSES Call the Rectory Office to schedule.
MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS before the date of the wedding.
NEW PARISHIONERS Stop by or call the rectory between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
SHUT-INS Call the Parish Outreach Office.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Rectory Office.
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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 June 4
Extraordinary Ministers Lectors
5:00 pm - Maureen Moser S. Hunsberger Paul Moser
Priest
Deacon
Lisa Edleman
Mike Edleman
7:30 am - Jo Ellen Carr E. Quatrani
Ray Carr
Priest
Deacon
Chuck Rodgers Mary Weber
10:00 am - Madeleine Gehringer C. Meinzer
Dawn McCausland B. Lear
Priest
Deacon Judy Horvath
Matt Horvath
Doug DiTondo
Linda DiTondo
Mike Dougherty Lee Johnson
Christine Adelsberger
Steve Adelsberger
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 28, 2017
Monday, May 29, Memorial Day
9:00 am - Mass in Church
Dorothea Carrigan, (Kitty Heebner)
Tuesday, May 30
8:00 am - Verna Urbanchuk, (Mary Fisher)
9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Wednesday, May 31, The Visitation of
The Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 am - Communion Service - NO MASS
9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Thursday, June 1
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
5:00 pm - Eleanor Gilde,
(Cindy Gilde; Karen Kaufmann)
First Friday, June 2, Saints Marcellinus and Peter
9:00 am - James Bambrick, (Peggy Bambrick)
10:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Saturday, June 3, Saint Charles Lwanga
9:00 am - Ellen Valeriano, (Mary Dusza) 5:00 pm - Joseph F. Gehringer,
(Rose Devitt; Tom Devitt;
Joanna Zappala)
PENTECOST SUNDAY
June 4, 2017
7:30 am - Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish.
10:00 am - Tenth Anniversary, Peggy Mellon (Daughters: Barbara, Kathy, Andrea)
WE INVITE YOUR PRAYERS For the sick, those in hospitals, nursing homes, also for their caregivers; and all those we hold close in our hearts. Please pray in particular for: Michael Quigley. For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace.
MAY/JUNE 2017:
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Memorial Day, Monday – May 29 Mass in Church at 9:00 AM NO Adoration in the Chapel: NO Holy Rosary Hour Rectory Offices are closed.
Tuesday – May 30 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Parish Hall
Wednesday – May 31 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Garden Club 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 1 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Praise and Prayer 7:30 pm Chapel
First Friday - June 2 Mass in Church at 9:00 AM Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Frontier Girls 6:30 pm Parish Hall
Saturday - June 3 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday - June 4 Bingo 1:00 pm Parish Hall Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 am Mass Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall
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PARISH NEWS
SPN AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS - SPN Parish Council At-Large Members welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: [email protected]
Ray Carr: [email protected]
Matthew Fuhs: [email protected]
Karen Katrinak: [email protected]
Theresa Walker: [email protected]
FIRST FRIDAY June 2nd is First Friday. Mass is 9:00 AM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Chapel from 10AM - 7PM. Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord at the Blessed Sacrament.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS May 22, 2016 May 21, 2017 Envelopes: $ 5,401.50 $ 5,587.00
Online: 2,441.00 2,236.00
Loose: 1,265.00 1,042.00
Children: 32.00 34.00
Total: $ 9,139.50 $ 8,899.00
ONLINE GIVING Go green with St. Philip Neri Church by signing up for Online Giving.
This is a secure and personalized way of giving to the Parish. You have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish.
Special Second Collections:
June 2017
For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following special collections are: Father's Day; Holy Father Peter's Pence; 100th Anniversary.
Reminder . . . The Rectory Offices are closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 10:00 AM.
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. In memory of Peter Duklis Sr., requested by: Carol Bradley. In memory of Mary Watko; requested by: Carol Bradley.
SPN SENIOR CLUB 2017 CALENDAR June 22 Casino Trip to Atlantic City June 28 Luncheon July 26 Picnic August 23 Luncheon Sept. 24 Basket Bash Sept. 27 Celebrate the 50's Oct. 10 Trip to Penn's Peak: Tribute to Barbara Streisand Oct. 25 Halloween Party *Nov. 15 Salute to Veterans Dec. 1 American Music Theatre Christmas Show *Dec. 13 Seraphims from St. Mary Catholic School
CAR SHOW SIGNS Please return any Car Show Lawn Signs to the Vestibule of the Church. We need to send them out to be updated with the date for this year's Car Show. If you have any questions or need your sign to be picked up, contact Barb Jaruszewski at: 484.225.0033 or email to: [email protected].
SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER The Joyful Heart Lounge and Library on the ground level of the CFLC is now open for the summer from June 19 to August 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Volunteer Library Assistant positions are available; call Tom Dewees at 215.679.2237 if you are interested.
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St. Philip Neri Church
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast!
Sunday, June 11...7AM-12PM
215.679.8116
Scrambled eggs . bacon. sausage
scrapple. chipped beef.
home fried potatoes . cereal . toast
Milk . coffee . hot tea . 3 juices
Omelette Station: prepared to order - always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Pancakes: plain and a specialty Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit Homemade Egg Rolls for sale!
For every 100 sold breakfasts, one FREE will be given away! Seniors (60 & up): $8.00 Adults (11-60) $9.00 Ages 4-11: $5.00 4 & under: $1.00 checks & major credit cards are accepted.
SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER
UPCOMING EVENTS:
JUNE 19-23: Beginning Spanish for Kids (ages 5-14) - 10-11 am, CFLC - $20 per child. Registration is required by June 5th. Aleica Deterville is a local, native Spanish teacher and was the instructor at CFLC in the spring for Beginning Spanish for adults. Aleica teaches conversational Spanish with interactive and engaging lessons which will include audio, video, and worksheets. JUNE 21: CFLC Joyful Heart Lounge and Library OPEN HOUSE – 5:30 pm – Come visit our lounge and library on the ground floor of the CFLC and browse the books, periodicals, and DVDs, as well as the comfortable lounge area for reading, writing, etc. There is a children’s section, refreshment/snacks area, and has Wi-Fi accessibility. Refreshments will be served.
UPCOMING EVENTS (continued) JUNE 21: Neri Nights Out with Dave DeLuca performing “Rat Pack Flashback”. Registrations must be received by June 11th. No exceptions will be made! JULY 15: Two amazing tours for the price of one! Adventure Aquarium/BB62 Battleship USS New Jersey. Registration is required by June 25th. AUGUST 5: Reading Fightin Phils and “mega blast” fireworks. Registration is required by July 2nd.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood
Jesus said, "You did not choose me: I chose you". Is Jesus calling you to be a priest? www.HeedTheCall.org
Save the Date! TRADITION CONFERENCE In 1992, St. John Paul II approved the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its promulgation, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will sponsor a conference on Monday, June 19th, entitled: Tradition - A Celebration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This day features national speakers who will focus on the four pillars of the Catechism and will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. All of the faithful are invited to attend. Please note that headsets for translation will be provided for those who wish to listen to the talks in Spanish. Contact Ann Menna, Office for Catechetical Formation at: [email protected].
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Catholic Charities Night at the Phillies
Plan a night out with family and friends and enjoy an evening benefitting the Catholic Charities Appeal on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:05 PM in the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Game is: Phillies VS Boston Red Sox. For more information, view the website.
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SECOND ANNUAL PADRE PIO FESTIVAL
Friday, June 23 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, June 24 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday, June 25 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Three days of devotion to St. Padre Pio includes a Friday evening Young Adult Gathering. Saturday Vigil with blessings and Holy Relic. Sunday Mass and street procession, Healing Mass with Holy Relic and Confessions, social activities and entertainment on the parish grounds. Live music, craft fair, food vendors. Location: St. Bede the Venerable Church Holland, PA (Bucks County) Sunday Mass Celebrant: Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM, Cap. To learn more: www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com
AREA NEWS
METANOIA YOUNG ADULTS Our upcoming events are listed below, contact [email protected]. May 2017:
Tuesday, May 30: Holy Hour at Mary Mother of
the Redeemer in North Wales June 2017: Tuesday, June 6: FROYO at Swirled Peace in Lansdale: 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 13: Bible Study at Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, June 20: Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Company, Collegeville. Tuesday, June 27: Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Walses: 7:30 PM. For more details check us out on Facebook: (facebook.com/groups/MetanoiaYoungAdults)
CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. We offer a complete Benefits Package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, contact Joseph Grayeske, FICF, General Agent: 215.362.2469 or email to [email protected].
START YOUR SUMMER WITH A SONG!
MAKE MUSIC UPPER PERK, Wednesday, June 21 - Over 100 musicians, at 11 Venues + 6 lunch locations across five (5) towns. There will be musical fun for all ages from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. All is free and open to the public. Go to ValleyArtScene.wordpress.com for details or watch the Town and Country for more information. You can also "Like" and follow MMUP on Face Book for up-to-date information.
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen
and grow—a day at a time.
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
What goes up also comes down
Whether your church community celebrates the
Ascension of Jesus today or did so last Thursday, it’s
tempting to think of only half of the meaning of the
event, the part about Jesus being exalted to God’s
right hand where he exercises dominion over
everything in heaven and on earth. The Ascension
also celebrates what comes from God, especially the
Spirit Jesus promises before he was lifted up, and
the command he gives to make disciples. So we
shouldn’t be left, as the disciples were in the story
of the Ascension, merely staring up toward heaven.
We have work to do on earth, the Spirit to
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strengthen and empower us while we do it, and the
return of the Lord to look for when it’s all over.
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-
23; Matthew 28:16-20 (58).
“Why do you stand looking up toward heaven?”
MONDAY, MAY 29
EASTER WEEKDAY
Hang in there
So many times in the gospels the disciples fail to
understand or believe in Jesus fully that when they
finally come out with an unqualified statement of
faith, you would think Jesus would be more
approving. But instead he counters with a promise
that the road ahead will get tougher, not easier,
because of their willingness to follow him. His final
assurance, though, is that in the end they will return
to him, overcome all obstacles, and have peace.
Persevering leads to life forever with Christ.
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33
(297). “In the world you will have trouble, but take
courage, I have conquered the world.”
TUESDAY, MAY 30
EASTER WEEKDAY
Get the job done
The approaching Pentecost is a good time to reflect
on Jesus’ journey on earth as well as our own. It is a
time to think about what we’ve accomplished and
reflect on what we will be leaving others after we’re
gone. Jesus was confident that he had finished the
work he was commissioned to do. Can each of us
say the same? What will your legacy be? In what
ways have you glorified God during your tenure on
earth? Take into account family, community, church,
and the world. Are you satisfied with the part
you’ve played in bringing God’s message of hope
and love to the least of your brothers and sisters?
There’s still time. There is this moment, and the
next, and the next . . .
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a
(298). “I glorified you on earth by finishing the
work that you gave me to do.”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY
Need a lift?
In the presence of such good news and so great a
mystery as Jesus and his gospel, how, as the hymn
goes, can we keep from singing? The meeting of
Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and Elizabeth, who is
expecting John the Baptist, gives birth to Mary’s
great song of praise to God, who has done such
great things for her and her people: casting down
the proud and mighty, lifting up the lowly, feeding
the hungry, and showing mercy. When has God
lifted you up? What do you have to sing about?
TODAY’S READINGS: Zephaniah 3:14-18a or
Romans 12:9-16; Luke 1:39-56 (572). “Sing aloud,
O daughter Zion . . . . Rejoice and exult with all
your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!”
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1
MEMORIAL OF JUSTIN, MARTYR
Will you testify?
Jesus said there is no greater love than to lay down
your life for your friends. In the early church, plenty
of Christians did just that for the sake of the gospel.
Their willingness to die led many who dismissed
Christianity to look again. New friends in Christ
were born from their courage. So the martyr called
Justin came to faith in the second century. A
professional philosopher, he was swayed by the
“only safe and worthy philosophy” for which
people around him were willing to die. As a church
apologist, his own life was soon poured out for the
sake of the gospel. How can you witness to your
faith today?
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John
17:20-26 (300). “I pray not only for these, but also
for those who will believe in me through their
word.”
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
MEMORIAL OF MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS
Love your life away
It’s a bit jarring for Catholics to think of Rome, the
center of the church, as a hostile place, but it was for
many early Christians, such as Marcellinus and
Peter, who died in the persecutions perpetrated by
Roman emperors. We may have few details of their
lives, but we do know the church has always
venerated them, and so we remember them, too, as
some of the first witnesses to the Christian faith.
They testify both to the ancient roots of our faith
and to its unbroken tradition. They stand as people
who gave themselves entirely to God. You, too, can
do the same. Practice turning over your heart to God
and you will find yourself not far from God’s realm.
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 25:13b-21; John 21:15-
19 (301). “Lord, you know everything; you know
that I love you.”
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
MEMORIAL OF CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS
Be steadfast
People in power have been known to overstep their
bounds and ask for more than is their rightful due.
Such demands rarely turn out well—at least in the
short run—for anyone who refuses the unfair
request. Case in point: Charles Lwanga and
hundreds of other Ugandan teens who were tortured
and executed in the 19th century after their chieftain
grew jealous of their devotion to Christianity and
ordered them to denounce their faith. As the young
men burned in a massive pyre, their torturers were
assured of their victims’ deaths only when the
martyrs stopped praying. Pray for the spiritual gifts
of fortitude and piety when you are asked to do
something that violates your deepest faith.
TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31;
John 21:20-25 (302). “There are also many other
things that Jesus did.”
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ST. PHILIP NERI – SUNDAY BINGO
June 4, 2017
Working Team #2
Bingo begins at 1PM
Doors open at 12 NOON
Parish Hall
1325 Klinerd Rd – Pennsburg
215.679.8116
All Regular Games Prize is $50
Final Cover All-Special – Prize is $500
Great food available!!
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SPN SENIOR CLUB
LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28,
2017
11:30 - PARISH
HALL
Summer is here!!!!! LET'S START THE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY
DAYS OF SUMMER having LUNCH WITH
FRIENDS AND GOOD FOOD!
The luncheon is catered so Please make a
reservation
Call Rita Latshaw at 215-679-7009
The reservation deadline is June 23, 2017
Suggested offering for the lunch is $5.00 pp
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CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER PRESENTS
“NERI NIGHTS OUT”
You are invited to enjoy an evening out to relax, have
dinner, and enjoy fabulous entertainment!!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 5:30 PM* -
9:00 PM Registration due by June 11
DAVE WILL PERFORM HIS “RAT PACK
FLASHBACK” INCLUDING SONGS BY
DEAN MARTIN, FRANK SINATRA, AND
SAMMY DAVIS, JR.
Dave is a singer, songwriter,
and musician with 40 years
in the industry
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 – 6:00 PM –
9:00 PM
Registration due by July 9
JOAN WILL HOST AN EVENING OF A
VARIETY OF LINE DANCING MUSIC AND
STEPS
Joan has been line dancing for
25 years, taught line dancing at
CFLC, and is currently a line
dancing instructor at the Upper
Perk YMCA
DAVE
DeLUCA
JOAN
WHITELEY
BUNNY
BARNES
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 – 6:00 PM –
9:00 PM
Registration due by July 30
BUNNY WILL PERFORM
INSTRUMENTAL FINGERSTYLE
ACOUSTICAL GUITAR
Bunny’s repertoire includes
pop, folk, rock, standards,
oldies, ragtime, and blues
tunes
*5:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres will be held in the Joyful Heart Lounge and Library for its Open House.
COST: $20 per person per event includes buffet dinner 6-7 pm and entertainment 7-9 pm. Cash bar
will be available. Events will be held in the Neri Center adjacent to the CFLC. Register online at
catholicfamilylifecenter.com or mail check payable to CFLC, 26 E. 6th St., East Greenville, PA
18041 or phone (215) 679-2237.