Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 April 22, 2018 Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus 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 & Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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 Monday’s at 1:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 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’s: Communion Service: 8:00 AM 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. 2 nd Sunday Baptisms are held at the 10 AM Mass 3 rd Sunday Baptisms are held at 11:30 AM SPONSORS: Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation need to be at least 16 years of age, be baptized and Receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, 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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Church of Saint Philip Neri Pennsburg, PA 18073 April 22, 2018
Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Pastor Deacon Michael J. Franks Deacon Patrick J. Kennedy Deacon Mark J. Meinzer, Retired Rev. Edmond J. Speitel, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John J. Scarcia, Pastor Emeritus 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 & Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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 Monday’s at 1:00 PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in St. Anne Chapel Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 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’s: Communion Service: 8:00 AM 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, be baptized and Receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, 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 April 29 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors Confirmation Mass 5:00 pm – Judy Horvath M. Horvath Deacon Bishop Priest Deacon Deacon Linda Benko John Burke Marci Jaman Bob Schwind Sharon Shaak Alice Swift 7:30 am – Jo Ellen Carr C. Mullaney Ray Carr E. Quatrani Priest Deacon Charles Doherty Judith Doherty 10:00 am – Marlene Leidy M. Gehringer Christine Kemp M. Souder Priest Deacon Ken Mayer Marilynn Mayer
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018
Monday, April 23, Saint George 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Tuesday, April 24, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:00 AM – Pat Meinzer, (Mike & Linda Franks) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Wednesday, April 25, Saint Mark, Evangelist 8:00 AM – Dorothy S. & William Peters, (Bob & Marianne Peters) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Adoration in the Chapel Thursday, April 26 8:00 AM – Edward Lampart, (SPN Catholic Family Life Cener) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel
Friday, April 27 8:00 AM – Stella Swierzewski, (Tom & Cindy Dallas) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel Saturday, April 28, Saint Peter Chanel 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Adoration in the Chapel 5:00 PM – For the Confirmation Class of 2018 “Confirmation at the 5PM Mass”
Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018
7:30 AM – For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 10:00 AM – Joe Cias, (The Family)
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: George Barnett, Alexa Boyd, Kai Boyd, Warren “Buddy” Bradley, Bart Keegan, Bill Lee & Michael Quigley. For those who have died, and in particular for Jason Boyd & Marie Mancini, grant them eternal rest and peace.
PARISH NEWS
SAINT PHILIP NERI AT LARGE PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Welcome any questions or comments you may have. Tony Bauer: [email protected]
House Blessings can be arranged by calling or emailing Shirley Misiak at the rectory - Monday Friday: [email protected]. The request will then be recorded and then forwarded to one of the Deacons who will follow up with a phone call to schedule a visit.
For those who do not receive Sunday collection envelopes or if you are an on-line giver, the following special collections are:
Mother’s Day & 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 Elva Bolognese; requested by: Arlene Andrews. In memory of Sofie Broenner; requested by: Zenta Eisenmann and family. In memory of Anna Hoffman; requested by: Richard & Marilyn Husted.
CAR SHOW 2018 The next meeting is Tuesday – May 8th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Will be holding a Socks and Underwear Drive on the weekend of May 5th/6th. We are looking for new white crew socks and men’s underwear. Place your donations in the bins that will be at all the doors in Church. The Respect Life Ministry will repackage them into separate bags, and will distribute them to the Homeless in Philadelphia. Matthew’s Gospel: when you saw Me naked, you clothed me. This is a great opportunity to fulfill one of the Corporal acts of Mercy. Items needed are: New white athletic/crew socks for men size 10 New Men’s white T-shirts size Large New Men’s white briefs size Large Thank you and God bless you from the Respect Life Ministry on behalf of the Homeless. For more information, call or email Mark Nunan: 610.754.7185 or [email protected].
PARISH OUTREACH: Bereavement Sessions Beginning Thursday – April 26th through June 7th, from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM for six (6) weeks, Carol Bradley will hold the Bereavement Sessions for those who have lost loved ones. You must register by Monday, April 23rd. To register, email Joan Lampart at: [email protected] or Shirley at the rectory office at: [email protected]. with your name, address and phone number.
SPN SENIOR CLUB CALENDAR 2018 April 25: Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Stephen Eiss on Aging Eyes May 23: Luncheon Mother’s & Father’s Day Celebration June 27: Lunch Maintaining Physical Balance – David Brewer July 10: Bus Trip to Atlantic City Casino July 25: Senior Club Luncheon – Life Long Learning – Eliza Mann August 20: Bus Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – “Nun sense” August 22: Luncheon Speaker: Kevin Crilley – Green Lane Park: “Then and Now” September 26: Luncheon “Navigating the Government Systems for Senior Services” October 11: Bus trip to Penn’s Peak: “An afternoon with Dolly & Kenny” October 24: Luncheon/Halloween Party November 14: *Luncheon: Honoring our Veterans – Missing Man November 30: Bus Trip to American Music Theatre: “The First Noel” December 19: *Luncheon: St. Mary’s School/Children’s Choir
SPN SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIP
Tuesday – July 10:
Resorts Casino
Group Package: $25 FREE Slot play p/person
9:00 AM depart SPN
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Resorts Casino
7:00 PM – return to SPN
Cost per person: $30 due on or before June 10 Cost includes: Deluxe Motor coach transportation and Resorts Slot Play. Cost does not include gratuity for Driver. To reserve a seat: Contact Gerri 215.679.8235 or email to: [email protected] or: Gail: 215.679.2511
Nominations for Members at Large Positions The Parish Council of SPN is now accepting nominations for Members at Large positions. They may be put in the collection basket to the attention of Pete Frank or Ed Tryon by Sunday – May 6th.
KOC COME-N-GO BINGO
SPN PARISH HALL
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday – May 19, 2018
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Games begin at 6:30 PM
Cost: .25/game
50/50 cash pots and special bonus and gift prize pots.
Menu: hot/cold foods & drinks
If you bring a non-perishable item to benefit Open Link, you play two free games of Bingo!
SPN CHURCH HOAGIE SALE
Tuesday – June 5
CHEESE, HAM, ITALIAN or TURKEY 12:00 NOON – 6:00 PM
Orders are to be placed by May 29th
Call Rita: 215.679.7009
Nominations for Members at Large Positions The Parish Council of SPN is now accepting nominations for Members at Large positions. They may be put in the collection basket to the attention of Pete Frank or Ed Tryon by Sunday – May 6th.
St. Philip Neri Church
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast!
Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 13: 7AM - 12PM
The first 200 Mothers will receive a plant.
Scrambled Eggs. Bacon. Sausage.
Scrapple. Chipped Beef. French Toast
Home fried Potatoes. Cereal. Toast
Milk. Coffee. Hot Tea. 3 Juices
Omelette Station: prepared to order – always with a minimum of 4 different ingredients. Make your own Waffles: Fix'n Bar: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit 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.
Registration is required for ALL Programs!
CFLC – month of April: non-perishable donations request for Mother of Mercy House, Philadelphia. The SPN CFLC is supporting the Mother of Mercy House in Philadelphia, a charitable organization that works to enhance the presence of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhoods. For the month of April, we are requesting the following non-perishable items:
� Pasta and sauce � Cold cereal � Peanut butter and jelly
These items can be dropped off when you arrive for evening programs, or during the day Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the CFLC, 26 East 6th Street, East Greenville, PA 18041.
RETRO NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - Alfred Hitchcock’s 1953 “I Confess” was a huge success! Congratulations to our movie ticket winners and participants in our trivia quizzes. The 1950s best dressed award went to Cheryl and Dave Klauder! Thank you to everyone who attended! UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesdays 1-2 pm/Thursdays 10-11 am – Walking Club Challenge! Newcomers welcome! This group begins at the CFLC and walks around the block, increasing the distance as the group progresses. Cost: Free DATE CORRECTION: Tuesday, April 24 (not 4/27!) Purgatory – The Final Purification – Deacon Pat Kennedy will explore the different theological dimensions and teachings of the Church on Purgatory 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – CFLC. Cost: Free PROGRAM RESCHEDULED: Saturday, April 28 (formerly 4/7) – Perkiomen Railroad Historical Walking Tour – 1–2:30 pm - Meet at Harmon Road Trailhead Post of Perkiomen Trail, Harleysville – This narrative tour is along a section of the former Perkiomen Railroad, now part of the Perkiomen Trail, that helped form the Upper Perkiomen Valley. You’ll hear about the general history and see remnants of the former railroad along the way! Cost: Free MOVIE RESCHEDULED: Monday, May 14 (formerly 2/16): Hidden Figures – The untold story of three brilliant African-American women at NASA who were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit that turned around the infamous Twentieth Century Space Race! 7:00 pm - Neri Center. Cost: Free NEW MOVIE ADDITION Wednesday, May 2 – The Hunley: Desperate to break the stranglehold of the Civil War North’s coastal blockade, the South built a hand-powered submarine - CSS Hunley. The iron ship is engineered from a large steam boiler, and the crew consists of nine volunteers, men destined to change the world forever in a submersible ship that was the first combat vessel of its kind – and the last hope of the Confederacy. 7:00 pm – Neri Center. Cost: Free JOYFUL HEART LOUNGE AND LIBRARY – All DVD Blu-Ray movies previously shown on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons are available to rent out for free! Also check out our periodicals and magazines; e.g., Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Digest, Good News, Reminisce, America, and Town & Country! Hours are Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:30 am – 2:00 pm and Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul at the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., presiding. This mass is to pray for and with all married couples who are newlyweds or who have been married 25 years or more or 50 years and more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration required.
AREA SCHOOL NEWS Thomas Heibeck took the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and met requirements to enter the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 1.6 million have taken these tests across the nation. He was then named a National Merit Scholar. As a Junior at P.J.P. High School, Thomas is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities. These include National Honor Society in which he is the current historian, student ambassadors, concert band, Rhapsodies, the spring musical, Quiz Bowl and Mathletes. Besides these, he is a Boy Scout and an active member of his parish, Saint Philip Neri in Pennsburg and his community. Before P.J.P., he attended SPN Elementary School from Kindergarten through 5th grade and Saint Mary School from 6th – 8th grade. Congratulations to Thomas!
AREA NEWS
You Are Made New: A Retreat for Women
We invite you to join us as we encounter Jesus in a personal, powerful way through praise and worship music, inspiring speakers, healing prayer, personal coaching and reflection, and a time of adoration. The mission of this retreat is to unleash the power of God, through the Holy Spirit, and invite Him to change our hearts and transform our lives! You will leave with tools to help you continue the transformation back home. April 27-28, 2018 at Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, PA Presenters: Father Stephen DeLacy, Megan Mastrioanni of Anthem Philly, De Yarrison, CPCC, Mark Griswold, Worship Leader; Visit the website: https://youaremadenew.com/made-new-freedom-retreat/ or call De Yarrison at 610.287.2989
MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM will be directing an Evening of Reflection on Thursday, May 3rd at Malvern Retreat House. The theme is: Forgiveness, the Best Revenge. Register by calling 610-644-0400 or online at www.malvernretreat.com
Fr. Matt Guckin will be directing a 24-hour Young Adult Retreat, ages 18 to 35 yrs., May 11-12. Megan Mastroianni, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Young Evangelization will be the featured speaker. Prayer and Praise under the Stars, Holy Hour, Reconciliation, outside firepit and uplifting music. “Our Continual Conversion to Christ” is the theme. Register early at 610-644-0400 or online at www.malvernretreat.com
Fr. Larry Richards, international author, evangelist, TV and Radio Host will be directing a 24-hour retreat for men on June 8-9 entitled, Be A Man. This is the first time he has preached at Malvern Retreat House and we invite all men, of all ages to attend this dynamic, life-changing retreat. Register early at 610-644-0400 or online at www.malvernretreat.com
FOUR HAND PIANO RECITAL
Robert Snyder & Galen Deibler Sunday – April 29th at 3:00 PM Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church 81 N. Main Street – Pennsburg
FREE performance – light refreshments
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Seeking understanding amidst disagreement
A COMMUNITY EVENT!
We invite you to join others in strengthening the human fabric of our community through conversation. You will be invited to share your experience!
This Event’s topic: GUNS IN OUR SCHOOLS Safety, security, rights & responsibilities
The Center at Open Link 527 Jefferson Street - East Greenville
Monday – April 30th: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
R.S.V.P. – encouraged but not required (679.4112)
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will
deepen and grow—a day at a time.
Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER; GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
Your turn to serve
Wise. Brave. Humble. Seekers of the common good above
personal ambition. The world can’t get enough good leaders,
and the best way to acquire the leaders we need in every
aspect of modern life is for all of us to strive to be leaders,
right where we are. On this 55th World Day of Prayer for
Vocations, the church particularly seeks leaders in ordained
ministry, religious life, societies of apostolic life, secular
institutes of service, and for the missions. Take a chance. Ask
the question. How can you best put your gifts at the disposal of
God’s purposes?
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-
18 (50). “A good shepherd lays down his life for the
sheep.”
Monday, Apr 23, 2018
MEMORIAL OF GEORGE, MARTYR
Ready to don your armor?
Old maps would indicate the end of the known world with the
phrase, “There be dragons here.” It was a way of saying, “It’s
probably not a good idea to go there.” In a legend of Saint
George, he did not shy away from doing battle with a dragon.
In the only story of a canonized saint fighting such a creature,
he not only killed this menacing animal that an army could not
slay but also saved a princess, preached to the grateful people,
distributed his reward money to the poor, and went on his
way. Not a bad day’s work. What dragons of the unknown—of
ignorance and the fear that accompanies it—can you slay?
What good word or gift can you pass along as you go your
way?
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10 (279).
“Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit,
because apart from me you can do nothing.”
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
MEMORIAL OF FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN, PRIEST,
MARTYR
Born again to the same job
Lawyers are traditionally the butt of jokes for their ability to
take any side of an argument. But many put their skills to use
in the cause of justice. Saint Fidelis (d. 1622), nicknamed the
Poor Man’s Lawyer, decided to speak out only for the sake of
the gospel. He joined the Capuchins and persuaded many
through his preaching, his kindness as a confessor, and his
devotion to the sick. Consider how your words and actions
today have the power to testify for or against the gospel you
believe.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30 (280).
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow
me.”
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018
FEAST OF MARK, EVANGELIST
Worth another read
Written about 40 years after Christ’s Resurrection, the Gospel
of Mark is our closest and freshest gospel on the events of
Jesus’ life. Like any great reporter, the evangelist does not
insinuate himself into the story, which leaves us uncertain as
to who he was. He could be the John Mark who was a cousin of
Barnabas and associate of Paul, the Mark who is a later
assistant to Peter, or both. One thing we do know is that he
heeded Jesus’ commission to proclaim the Good News to all the
world. Generations of believers have heard or read Mark’s
story. Even if you’ve read it a hundred times, Mark’s gospel is
worth another read.
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20
(555). “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good
News!”
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018
EASTER WEEKDAY
Wash up for supper
In the ancient world, when sandals were common footwear,
foot-washing was an act of hospitality offered by a host when
guests arrived at a house. Typically guests washed their own
feet or a servant washed them, but a host wishing to show
great respect for guests might do the washing him- or herself.
Jesus sends us a clear signal by washing his disciples’ feet at
the Last Supper. If we are willing to serve others with the
same spirit of humility and hospitality, there will be a place at
the eternal banquet for us as well.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20 (282).
“When Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to
them: ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than
his master.’ ”
Friday, Apr 27, 2018
EASTER WEEKDAY
Find your own path
Modern gurus abound on talk shows and blogs, full of advice
about how you should live your life. Some of their suggestions
may be helpful; the best ones are borrowed from folk wisdom,
good psychology, or even scripture, once or twice removed.
Jesus has already issued the invitation to illuminate your path
by following his way. Saint Anthony Claret (1807-70)
underscored this invitation with a telling directive: “Choose
now what you would wish to have chosen at life’s end.” At
every fork in the road, keep this suggestion in mind.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6 (283).
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the
life.’ ”
Saturday, Apr 28, 2018
MEMORIAL OF PETER CHANEL, PRIEST, MARTYR
Let God work in God’s ways
Saint Peter Chanel was martyred in 1841 at the age of 38 on
the island of Futuna in Oceania. He anticipated such an end to
his life, hoping that it would bring about the conversion of the
island’s inhabitants to Christianity. It did. And while some
may have initially converted due to fear of reprisal by the
French for killing their missionary, this also shows how God
works in mysterious ways, ways most of us cannot expect.
Peter expected God to work his wonders. How often do you let
go and let God take control? Indulge in some great
expectations today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14 (284).
REMINDER: Bring all your loose change for the Christmas Coin Jar.
#ProtestPP National Day of Prayer
and Protest Against Planned Parenthood Saturday, April 28
Third annual gathering outside Planned Parenthoods locations from coast to coast to send the message that we don’t need Planned Parenthood! Philadelphia West Chester 12th & Locust Sts. 8 S. Wayne St. 9 to 10 AM 11AM to 2 PM
Sponsored locally by:
88 Pennsylvania Avenue – Oreland PA Prolifeunion.org
Sunday – May 6, 2018
Working Team #1
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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