Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 August 6, 2017
Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor
Deacon Michael J. Franks
Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy 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 Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM First Friday's: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM followed by Benediction.
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
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.
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 13 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 pm - Annemarie Quigley D. McCausland
Jim Quigley
Priest
Deacon
Bob Schwind
Barbara Schwind
7:30 am - Mary R. Giambrone A. Canigiani
Chuck Rodgers
Priest
Deacon
Jan Valeriano
10:00 am - Terry Benner Ed Tryon
Wendy Benner Mary Souder
Priest
Deacon
Renee DeGrassi Karen Garland
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
August 6, 2017
Monday, August 7, Saint Sixtus II
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
5:00 pm - COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
Tuesday, August 8, Saint Dominic
8:00 am - COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
9:00 AM - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Wednesday, August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta
of the Cross
8:00 am - COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY 9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Thursday, August 10, Saint Lawrence
8:00 am - COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Friday, August 11, Saint Claire
8:00 am - COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
9:00 am - 7:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
Saturday, August 12, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adoration in the Chapel
5:00 pm - For the Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 13, 2017
7:30 am - Carol Shaffer, (Sue Cimorelli)
10:00 am - Deceased Members of the
McManus family, (Anne Dykie)
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: Andrew Decker; Michael Quigley For those who have died, grant them eternal rest and peace.
FLOWER/ROSE ARRANGEMENTS
The floral arrangements placed at the side Altars in the Saint Anne Chapel are in memory of Barbara Benhardt; requested by Henry Benhardt.
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]
Kevin Charlton: [email protected]
Matthew Fuhs: [email protected]
Karen Katrinak: [email protected]
Theresa Walker: [email protected]
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS July 31, 2016 July 30, 2017 Envelopes $ 5,185.50 $ 4,635.00 Online 1,607.00 1,537.00 Loose 762.00 874.00 Children 7.00 19.00 Total $ 7,561.50 $ 7,065.00
Special Second Collections:
August 2017
For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an On-Line giver, the following special collections are: Parish Debt Collection 3rd Quarter; Catholic University and 100th Anniversary.
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 Edward Dymek; requested by: Tom and Irene Putera. In memory of Regina Grey; requested by: Rachel Michelone.
August 2017:
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday – August 7 Adoration in the Chapel 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Holy Rosary Hour 1:00 pm
Tuesday – August 8 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am -7:00 pm
Wednesday – August 9 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Garden Club 5:00 pm "Neri Nights Out" 6:00 pm Neri Center
Thursday, August 10 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Praise and Prayer 7:30 pm Chapel
Friday - August 11 Adoration in the Chapel: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday - August 12 Adoration in the Chapel: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday - August 13 No Children's Liturgy of the Word Men's Basketball 8:00 pm Parish Hall
SPN SENIOR CLUB NEWS
On Wednesday, July 26th, the SPN Senior Club held its annual summer Picnic. Hamburgers, hotdogs, salads and desserts were very much enjoyed by all! Kudos to John Johnson and Frank Kendra who served as our grill masters! Also, thank you to everyone who donated desserts; they are always welcome and much appreciated! We continued the Parish Ministry series with Mary Goodfellow speaking to us about Bereavement; Dawn Ellis and Pat Loy talked about the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Joan Lampart gave an overview of Martha Ministry and our own Senior Club. The July birthday winner was Rosalie Sine; Ted Rutkowski won the 50/50 and Alice Swift was the winner of the door prize. Come out and join us on August 23rd for our LUAU themed luncheon at 11:30 AM. See the Flyer in the Parish Bulletin with all the details and . . . don't forget to make your reservation!
SPN SENIOR CLUB 2017 CALENDAR 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
Friendly Visitor/Martha Ministry Meeting There will be a combined meeting with Friendly Visitor and Martha Ministry on Wednesday, August 16th at the Neri Center, East Greenville beginning at 9:00 AM. Any questions, contact LaRue Emmell at: 215.679.3086 or email [email protected].
PARISH OUTREACH It has come to the attention of the Parish Outreach Office that there might be some Shut-ins who would like to come to Adoration, but, have no means of transportation. If you would like to spend some time with Jesus, please contact Joan Lampart at the Rectory Office. Joan will make every effort to find someone to bring you to the Saint Anne Chapel and return you home.
SPN SENIOR CLUB BASKET BASH Sunday - September 24, 2017
Last year the Senior Club Fundraiser was a great success and that was due to the support and contributions of our parishioners and local community! There are totes in the vestibule of the Church for all parishioners and ministries to deposit donations. If you belong to multiple ministries, you need only to select one ministry to make your donation. Tickets to the Basket Bash are now on sale to the parish; the price for each ticket is $15. There are a limited number of tickets. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Ellis: 215.679.2160.
RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS (RCIA)
The RCIA is in the process which the Catholic Church employs to educate and initiate all new adult members into the Catholic Community. If you or someone you know would be interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a member of the Catholic Church, you or they would need to participate in this process. In addition, the RCIA is also designed to bring persons who were baptized Catholic, but never finished their Sacraments into full Communion with the Church. We will begin our Sessions in mid September and run through Easter of 2018. If you are interested in exploring this possibility, please contact Deacon Mike Franks to set up an appointment. Keep watching the Bulletin for further information as it becomes available. You can reach Deacon Mike at: 484.919.9603 or email to: [email protected].
SPN CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CENTER NEWS
REMINDER: CFLC SUMMER SCHEDEULE 2017 – Check the summer schedule listing days/times for SPN CFLC playground, basketball, and horseshoes. Please phone ahead (215) 679-2237 if you plan to use the outside grounds to ensure areas are open and equipment is available. JOYFUL HEART LOUNGE AND LIBRARY – UPDATE ON EVENING HOURS – If you plan to use the library on Tuesday or Thursday evenings during the summer, library time will be by appointment only 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please phone the office at 215-679-2237 to schedule an appointment. UPCOMING EVENTS: AUGUST 9 – Neri Nights Out – Dinner and Acoustical Guitar entertainment hosted by Bunny Barnes. Bunny is an accomplished instrumental fingerstyle acoustical guitarist; you’ll hear pop, folk, oldies, standards, ragtime, blues, etc. Seats are still available! Call 215-679-2237 to register or online at catholicfamilylifecenter.com
PREP/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PREP Registrations are now due - If you have children entering First thru Sixth Grade, and they are not attending Catholic School, they need to be registered for our Parish Religious Education Program. This program teaches our faith and prepares our children for their Sacraments. PREP meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM at our CFLC Campus in East Greenville. Classes begin September 6th. NO Registrations will be accepted the first day of class. Registrations can be placed in the collection basket, mailed or dropped off. Any questions, visit our website: www.spnparish.org or call Wendy Benner: 215.679.7839. Accepting Registrations for Little Church - This program is designed for our three (3) year olds (by May 1st) - Kindergarten Church members. The children learn about our faith while attending and participating in a child friendly Church Service. Little Church takes place during the 10:00 AM Mass in our Parish Hall Meeting Room. This Program is FREE, but, you do need to register. Little Church will start in September. Date is TBD.
CAR SHOW RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS
Listed below are the winners from the Raffle Ticket Drawing held at the Car Show on Friday, July 28th.
First Prize: $1,000
Walt Kolb
Second Prize: $ 500
Sue DiMarco
Third Prize: $ 100
Matt & Marge Schibinger
Fourth Prize: $ 100
Hank Benhardt
Fifth Prize: $ 100
Gene Hillegass
DIAPER DRIVE The Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring a Diaper Drive on the weekend of August
26/27 in support of Birthright in Pottstown.
We ask that you drop off your items in the receptacles at the doors outside of church,
before or after all Masses.
Items needed are:
#1 item: Diapers (Stage 2 and Stage 3)
Baby wipes; shampoo; lotion; baby wash; socks and bottles.
Girls clothing (12-18 months, new or gently used)
Crib sheets, and towels
Summer maternity clothing or Capri pants in larger sizes, (new or gently used).
Any and all baby related items are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support and may God bless you and your family.
BASKET BASH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
TICKET SALES
AVAILABLE AFTER EACH MASS Beginning this weekend: AUGUST 5/6, 2017
PRICE OF ADMISSION: $15.00 in Advance
$20.00 at the Door Admission includes 20 basket chances &
Door Prize chance
To call for tickets please contact: Denise @ 215.679.5153
AREA PARISH NEWS
St. Teresa of Calcutta Community Festival
August 23 - 26
The Ninth Annual St. Teresa of Calcutta Community Festival runs Wednesday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 26th beginning at 6:00PM, located on Swamp Pike & Neiffer Road in Limerick Township. Featuring amusement rides, rock wall, bungee, pony rides, LIVE music, kid’s games, adult games of chance, Designer Bag Bingo, Gift Card Bingo, Corn Hole Tournament, Business EXPO, delicious food and more! Visit www.stfestival.org for more details, to purchase bingo tickets or to register for Corn Hole.
AREA NEWS
METANOIA Contact [email protected] for more information about the upcoming Events. Tuesday, August 15: Time/location TBA Mass for the Feast of the Assumption: Tuesday, August 22: Doors open 7:00PM Theology on Tap at Appalachian Brewing Co. Saturday, August 26: 10AM-10PM Annual Retreat at St. Eleanor Parish Tuesday, August 29: Holy Hour at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales - 7:30 PM
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will
deepen and grow—a day at a time.
Sunday, Aug 06, 2017
FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE
LORD
The power of love
On this day in 1945, humans unleashed a power so
deadly that we’ve spent decades trying to prevent
its use in warfare again. Here’s how President
Harry S. Truman described the bomb dropped on
Hiroshima, Japan in a press release sent out 16
hours after the attack: “It is an atomic bomb. It is
a harnessing of the basic power of the universe.
The force from which the sun draws its power has
been loosed against those who brought war to the
Far East.” Jesus, too, harnessed the power of the
universe, but his energy was used to bring light
and life. Pray for your enemies today, and call on
God’s power to help us transfigure hatred into
love.
TODAY'S READINGS: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; 2
Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9 (614) “Jesus was
transfigured before them, and his face shone
like the sun.”
Monday, Aug 07, 2017
MEMORIAL OF SIXTUS II, POPE, MARTYR
Power of the people
When the Roman Empire hit hard times, Emperor
Valerius ordered the execution of Christian
leaders. The church, still young and wrangling
over rules, was already agitated as persecution
came. Enter Sixtus II, the pope trying to hold
everything together, “a good and peace-loving
priest,” says one biographer. But enter, too, those
who follow leaders—the mob, wielding a power all
its own. Because Sixtus wanted to protect his
assembled flock, he didn’t flee the soldiers who
stormed a worship service to behead him and his
deacons. Crowds also moved Jesus to multiply
loaves and fishes.
If we must follow crowds, let’s make them good
ones.
TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 11:4b-15;
Matthew 14:13-21 (407) “ 'They need not go
away; you give them something to eat.’ ”
Tuesday, Aug 08, 2017
MEMORIAL OF DOMINIC, PRIEST
Mary and Martha shake hands
The contest between action and contemplation in
the spiritual life is an old one. Just think “Martha
and Mary” and you get the picture. Saint Dominic
(1170-1221) had the advantage of an early
experience with contemplative life to shape his
sense that the two impulses should be combined.
When he founded his Order of Preachers, the idea
was to fuel the ministry of itinerant preaching
with a strong dedication to prayer and study.
Dominicans today continue to model this unity of
purpose. How do you balance the “ins-and-outs” of
faith: praying and doing?
TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 12:1-13;
Matthew 14:22-36 or Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14
(408) “Heaven and the heaven of heavens
belong to the Lord your God, the earth with all
that is in it.”
Wednesday, Aug 09, 2017
MEMORIAL OF TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE
CROSS, VIRGIN, MARTYR
A martyr of two faiths
Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein, 1891-
1942) was a brilliant woman who earned a Ph.D.
in philosophy. She was brought up Jewish, but
during her student years she read Saint Teresa of
Ávila’s autobiography, and as a result she not only
decided to become a Catholic but also joined the
Carmelite order. After the Nazi invasion of the
Netherlands, though the Carmelites tried to
protect her, she was arrested because of her
Jewish heritage. She was sent to Auschwitz, where
she was gassed. In contemplating the possibility
she would be “driven out into the street,” she
wrote, “Certainly we ought to pray that we shall
be spared the experience, but only with the deeply
sincere addition, ‘Not mine, but thy will be done.’
”
TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 13:1-2, 25—14:1,
26-29a, 34-35; Matthew 15:21-28 (409) “O
woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for
you as you wish."
Thursday, Aug 10, 2017
FEAST OF LAWRENCE, DEACON, MARTYR
The true wealth of the church
Saint Lawrence was a deacon known as the keeper
of the church’s treasures. That means he disbursed
donated alms to the needy. In August of 258 A.D.,
Emperor Valerian outlawed Christianity, and
Roman authorities demanded that Lawrence turn
over the wealth of the church. Lawrence appeared
before the authorities followed by a multitude of
Rome’s crippled, blind, sick, and needy. He had
given away everything the church possessed to
these people and told his persecutors, “Here are
the true treasures of the church.” Though
Lawrence was executed, this story is a reminder of
the true treasures our church holds—all of us who
need its tender care.
TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10;
John 12:24-26 (618) “Unless a grain of wheat
falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a
single grain.”
Friday, Aug 11, 2017
MEMORIAL OF CLARE, VIRGIN
Are you imagining things? Good!
Before Saint Clare’s birth, one biographer wrote, it
was revealed to her mother that the child “would
be a brilliant light in the world.” As abbess of the
first convent of Franciscan sisters, Clare rose from
her sickbed to pray for the protection of her
sisters from marauders and heard a voice say, “I
shall always watch over you.” At her death in 1253
she saw the Virgin Mary coming to meet her. Were
these things only products of the imagination?
Even if they were, imagination is necessary to
making something real. With faith, that
imagination might soar all the way to heaven.
TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:32-40;
Matthew 16:24-28 (411) “Whoever wishes to
come after me must deny himself, take up his
cross, and follow me.”
Saturday, Aug 12, 2017
MEMORIAL OF JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL,
RELIGIOUS
All God wants is our heart
Widowed young and suddenly, Jane Frances de
Chantal (1572-1641) faced a difficult life raising
her six children alone. Then she chanced to hear
Francis de Sales preach and became his lifelong
friend. She was taken by the notion that “all God
wants is our heart,” and her writings are centered
on the two facets of love: devotion to God and
neighbor. She was convinced a life of simple
contemplation would provide the grace necessary
to serve others. She urged the victory over self-
absorption with “great gentleness,” never wanting
to force or oblige. Pray for the gentle victory over
the self today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 6:4-13;
Matthew 17:14-20 (412) “Nothing will be impossible
for you.”
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BASKET
BASH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
SPONSORED BY SPN SENIOR CLUB
St. Philip Neri Parish Hall 1325 Klinerd Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND
PRICE OF ADMISSION: $15.00 Advance $20.00 at the Door Admission includes 20 basket chances & Door Prize chance
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS
BYOB/S: B (Bring) Y (Your) O (Own) B (Beverage)/ S (Snacks) OR
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Hot Dogs, Beverages and Snacks available for purchase
For tickets and/or additional information please contact
Denise @ 215.679.5153
Proceeds benefit the SPN Senior Club and St. Philip Neri
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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, AUG. 9 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BUNNY BARNES 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 Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 or phone (215).679.2237.