IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BVM CHURCH, JENKINTOWN

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Sunday July 10

7:30AM

9:30 AM

11:30 AM John Stanton

5:00 PM Pro Populo

Monday July 11

8:00 AM Edward F. & Mary A. Britt

Tuesday July 12

8:00 AM

Wednesday July13

8:00 AM Christopher Sulock

Thursday July 14

8:00 AM

Friday July 15 8:00 AM Augusta Holland

Saturday July16

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Sunday July 17

7:30 AM Pro Populo

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

5:00 PM William Rapp

Debbie Martin, Joe McHugh, Mimi Craig, Diane

Gardner, Michael McMullen, James Moretti, Natalie

Cahill, Timothy Mahoney, CPT. Gregory Galeazzi,

Paul Gabage, Ryan Crocetti, Elisabeth Schmid, Nicole

McGuigan, Patricia Graves, Vincent Porrett, Anne

Kozlowski, Shannon DiGiuseppe, Jim Garbutt, Avery

Rose Maha, Mary McFadden, James Molz, Michele

Nikander Foust, Phyllis Rodriguez-Peralta, Roberta

Nolan, Sydney Clark, Keith Gabage, Eileen McGowan,

Ed Chromiec, Caroline Metzger, Joan Grelis, Sylvaine

Aust, Irene Moeller, Gina Matticola Dwyer, Joe

Mooney, Marc Mears, Arthur McGuigan, Tony Lane,

Margarita Moya, Harley Maile, Vicki Fella-Pleier,

Jerrie Breslin, Kurtz Family, Poley Family, Lora

Woods, Ilana Hausen, Theresa Zygala, Margarita

Soltero, Ron Fella, Monica Clay, Kim Maguire, Mary

Lepera, Rose Ann Hennegan, Paul Brisgone, Nancy

Ryan. Mary Maha, Kathleen Hurley, Raymond Yerger,

Joe Wall, Jennifer Leaming Lyons, Lorraine Kilkenny

Names for the sick will remain on the list for approximately

four weeks. Please call the Rectory at 215-884-4022 if you

would like the name to remain longer.

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Moses tells the people that the law of God is not “too

mysterious and remote.” Rather, it is within our hearts,

waiting to be carried out in daily life.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 Here is a primitive Christian hymn, sounding like the

prologue to John’s gospel, used by the author to support

the purpose of the letter: Christ has a pivotal role in

creation.

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Our personal mission in life, when carried out as best we

can, merits eternal life. A chief component of that life is

one’s love of neighbor, exemplified by the nameless

Samaritan in Jesus’ famous story.

Remember those serving in the Armed Forces

Edward C. Rice, Jr.

Captain, Washington, DC Fire Department

Detective John Maha

Philadelphia Police Department Col. Jack Sariego, USAFR MC

Petty Officer Jonathan Slizofski, USN

Petty Officer Evan Slizofski, USN

Matthew Hungerford Cheltenham Police Officer

Private Sean McGinley, U.S. Army

Lt. Commander Gregory Phillips, USN

Marcus Allen

Philadelphia Police Department 22nd Precinct

Lt. Paul Vodola

Greenwich CT Fire Department

Volunteer, Darien CT Fire Department

John J. Maguire III

Volunteer Fireman, Harleysville, PA

H.O.P.E.

If you are in need or know someone in need of a ride to church, appointments, etc. our drivers are ready and willing to help. The week of July 10th please call Ginny Conway at 215-572-0450. The week of July 17th please call Luci Harp at 215-884-3805.

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Thoughts from the Second Floor Front

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 10, 2016 This weekend our parish is blessed with a visitor representing Cross Catholic Outreach. We welcome

Father Farrell E. “Mac” McLaughlin of Cross Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses

on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful

link between parishes in America and the priest and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean,

Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

On this weekend we hear the proclamation of the gospel story of the Good Samaritan. Over time this

story has been subjected to some of the most serious reductionism that could assault sacred scripture. For

many, the figure of the Samaritan is interpreted as a kind of social do-gooder whom we should imitate by the

occasional effort that causes us to go out of our way to perform an act of kindness. While that is true to a

degree, the reality of the story is that it is a scathing denunciation on those people for whom religion is really

religiosity and that it is a show and a sham. That is evident in the response of the Priest and the Levite to the

man who was beset by robbers.

Those listening to Jesus would have had very low expectations of the response of the Samaritan.

There was a sort of tribal of animosity between some in Judaism and the Samaritans. The scholar of the law

to whom Jesus addresses this parable, among others, would have thought the Samaritan incapable of

goodness. This is clearly seen in his response to Jesus. When asked: “Which of these three, in your opinion,

was neighbor to the robbers' victim?” We are told he responded by saying: “The one who treated him with

mercy.” The so called scholar of the law cannot even bring himself to acknowledge that it was a Samaritan

who did the good deed.

Bring a good Samaritan does not mean going around with a shiny halo, keeping that headpiece flittering with

one good turn after another. Being a Good Samaritan, evidently, means being willing to align your behavior

with your beliefs. This necessarily involves a risk; but then we heard last week that discipleship, following

Jesus and his teachings is risky business.

We are about half way through the Jubilee Year of Mercy. At its outset our Holy Father Pope Francis, wrote:

Jesus says to us: “Go and do likewise.”

Faithfully,

Msgr. Diamond

It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on

the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too

often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gos-

pel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to these

works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his dis-

ciples. Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the

thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury

the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct

the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently those

who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead.

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 9 & 10 Fr. McLaughlin from Cross Catholic

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

July 17 St. John’s Hospice Casseroles Due

July 21 Pig Roast in Rectory Parking Lot

July 26 Family Rosary

August 3 Pre-Baptism Class

August 6 St. Vincent dePaul Clothing Drive

APRIL 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION

MAY 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION

JUNE 2016 SUNDAY COLLECTION

The table above represents only the Sunday offering

envelopes and Faith Direct on-line contributions. It does

not include specifically donated contributions such as

maintenance, holy days, block collection and

archdiocesan collections. The parish appreciates your

continued generosity. If you know that you will be on

vacation, or unable to make Mass at Immaculate

Conception, please mail your donation to the Rectory.

We encourage parishioners to sign up with Faith Direct

to make their contributions. It is very easy and

convenient, and it helps the parish manage and budget its

finances. You can enroll at Faithdirect.net. Our parish

code is PA190.

Collection Amount $57,032

Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583

Over(Under) Plan $-2,551

THANK YOU!

Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-13,676

(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16

Collection Amount $53,985

Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583

Over(Under) Plan $-5,598

THANK YOU!

Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-19,274

(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16

Collection Amount $49,945

Monthly Budgeted Collection $59,583

Over(Under) Plan $-9,638

THANK YOU!

Year-to-Date Over (Under) Plan $-28,912

(Approximate) 7/1/15 through 6/30/16

Cross Catholic Outreach We welcome Father Farrell E. “Mac” McLaughlin of Cross Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priest and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

PREP Registration Registration forms for PREP are available in the rectory and on the parish website. It is important that school age children attending public school and entering 1st Grade be registered for the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) to be on track to celebrate First Penance and First Communion in 2nd Grade. Registration form with the program fee of $145 is now due. Since materials must be purchased for the fall, please register ASAP.

Leadership Camp Motivational Speaker Chris Seifert is bringing his unique Summer Leadership Camp to back to ICC this summer. Come join him to learn valuable lessons in Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Team Building and Community Service. Any student grades 5 through 9 is eligible to attend. The camp will be held in Conahan Hall from August 8th through 11th. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for the camp is $135. The registration form is available at www.iccjenkintown.org.

RCIA The Inquiry Period for those interested in entering the Adult Faith Formation Process is now open. If you are Catholic and have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation, are baptized in another Christian tradition, or feel that God might be inviting you to become a Catholic and have never been baptized you are welcome to enter this Inquiry Process. For further information please contact Marie McGuigan at the rectory or via email at mmcguigan250@gmail.com.

JULY 10, 2016

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Immaculate Conception Parish will be hosting a clothing

drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Saturday,

August 6th ~ 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the services

of Green Drop to support their clothing drive. Look for the

Green Drop truck in the church parking lot where an at-

tendant will be available to assist you with your donations.

Please place your donations of usable men's, women's and

children's clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items

such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under

50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos

are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances,

TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list

of acceptable items visit www.gogreendrop.com

SAINT BASIL ACADEMY Congratulations to the following Saint Basil Academy students, who have attained the High Honors for the

fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year: Sarah Depman (9), Julia Mayro (9), Madelyn Yevoli (9),

Grace Majkut (10), Sophia Barnett (11), Regina Brennan (11), Elizabeth Mahoney (11), Jennifer Martin (11), Mary

Kate McGoldrick (12), Julia Sassane (12) ————————————————————————

GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Honor Roll Report

First Honors Seniors and Juniors must achieve a Grade Point Average of 93 with no single grade lower than 85. Sophomores and Freshmen must achieve a Grade Point

Average of 90 with no single grade lower than 85. Second Honors Seniors and Juniors must achieve a

Grade Point Average of 88 with no single grade lower than 80. Sophomores and Freshmen must achieve a

Grade Point Average of 85 with no single grade lower than 80.

1) Sophie Craig First Honors 2) Caroline Helmick Second Honors

3) Kylie Purcaro First Honors 4) Kylie Saloma Second Honors

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LaSALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL It is with great pride that LaSalle College High School

announces names of the students who achieved Academic Excellence for the second semester of the

2015-2016 school year: First Honors Luke Barnett (9)

Second Honors Tyler Dotger (9) ————————————————————————

BISHOP McDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL The following students ranked in the top ten of their

respective classes: Alexander Mayro ‘16 was number 9, Robert Zigmund ‘16 was number 10, Suzanna Cantwell ‘18 was number 5. Courtney O’Connell ‘18 was number

10 and Matthew Duddy ‘19 was number 10. Students who achieved first honors include: Daniel

Ehrlich ‘17, Zoya Sadowski ‘17, Suzanna Cantwell ‘18, Courtney O’Connell ‘18 and Matthew Duddy ‘19.

Among those earning second honors were the following students from our parish: Robert Zigmund ‘16,

Elizabeth Carroll ‘17, Brynn Schwegler ‘17, Tyler Cantwell ‘18, Jack Avallon ‘19, Graceanne Carpenter ‘19

and Sean Stanton ‘19.

JULY 10, 2016

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The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul conducts an evangelization ministry with Cathedral Ambassadors. This enthusiastic group of trained Ambassadors staffs the Basilica every day of the week and is comprised of volunteer parish-ioners from all over the Arch-diocese. They answer ques-tions, offer assistance and give tours. Cathedral Ambassadors provide a personal presence in the Basilica, they put a face on the Church. Cathedral Ambas-sadors are assigned 4 hour shifts. The schedule is flexible-one day or more a month. They are provided training and materials to support their evangelization ministry. For more information and to be-come a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Louise Pascale, the coordinator of the Cathe-dral Ambassadors at pascale-fam@comcast.net. Learn more about the Cathedral Ba-silica: www.cathedralphila.org.

Saint Gianna’s Daughter, Gianna Emanuela Molla The daughter of St. Gianna, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, will be visiting the Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. Meet Gianna and venerate her mother’s relics on Saturday from 2:00-4:30 pm. Or, join us for the 12pm Holy Mass on Sunday, July 17 followed by a talk by Gianna at 1:30 with relic veneration and a meet and greet. Nativity of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.