June 4, 2017
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
610-287-8156 www.churchofsaintmary.org
Dear Parish Family, A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS AND ALL WHO ARE VISITING WITH US TODAY! Please know we are very happy you have decided to worship with us today. You are most welcomed and loved at this special place! If you need any type of service or ministry please do not hesitate to call me or any member of our staff. We are most happy to serve you!
PENTECOST: This weekend the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Pentecost (50 days after Easter). This day recalls when the Promised Advocate, The Paraclete came upon the disciples and Our Lady in the form of countless tongues of fire.
This occurrence happened, of course, in the Upper Room where they celebrated the First Mass (The Last Supper) and were hiding for fear of the Jews. We wear RED each year of this Solemnity to show our solidarity with the Apostles and Mary. The color red signifies the fire of the Holy Spirit. Do you remember the day of your Confirmation? It was a special day for you and for the Church. Please celebrate in some way today the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life.
GRADUATION/MOVE UP DAY: Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes to all of our Graduates. God's blessings to our College, High School, Elementary and Kindergarten students who have completed their course of study and are graduating
from their respective schools. Our Parish Community is truly proud of each of you and prays that God, through the intercession of our Blessed Lady, Seat of Wisdom, continues to enlighten you each day.
COOLING/WATER TOWER: The present cooling/water tower (located next to my car and hidden around some bushes) for the Air Conditioner Unit will be replaced sometime this week. Guess what? It was the original cooling/water tower - it really held up very well. Thanks for your contributions towards this
replacement. I deeply appreciate everything you do. BLOOD DRIVE: Once again Saint Mary Parish is partnering with the American Red Cross for our Annual Summer Blood Drive. This blood drive will take place on Monday, June 5 from 9AM until 7PM in our Parish Hall. To schedule an appointment p l e a s e c o n t a c t M a r k G a r r e t t b y e m a i l
[email protected] or call 610-306-7714. Thank you in advance.
FATHER'S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET CARDS: At Saint Mary Parish will be offering Father's Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards for both living and deceased dads. These cards will be available at the Parish Office Center and/or the Church Lending Library very soon! Suggested donation is $5. These names will be placed on the Altar during Father’s Day Weekend.
TUITION ANGEL: If you would like to consider helping a family with school tuition please make your donation payable to: St. Mary School - Tuition Angel Program. You may place this donation in a regular white envelope and place it in the Sunday collection. We will put it in the TUITION
ANGEL ACCOUNT. Sometimes families just need a little help. Thanks for considering.
PLANNED GIVING: Planned Giving is all about remembering Saint Mary Parish in your will. When drawing up your last will and testament please remember your parish community. Remembering us in your will allows us to
continue the good work began in 1926 when we were founded. Saint Mary Parish has 22 acres and 6 buildings to manage. Thanks so much for helping us each week but especially for remembering us in your will. God love you!
Have a great week, everyone!
Love and prayers, Father Bellopede
Saturday June 3 4:00 p.m. People of Saint Mary Parish
Sunday June 4 Pentecost Sunday 7:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeSimone - Frank DeSimone 9:00 a.m. Thomas A. Weiss - Conte Family 10:30 a.m. Intentions of Drew & Renee Casani - Mom & Dad 12:00 p.m. Finbarr O’Connor - Bob & Donna Forsyth
Monday June 5 Saint Boniface 9:00 a.m. Bridgie & Claude Kirby - Kirby Family
Tuesday June 6 Saint Norbert 9:00 a.m. 2nd Anniversary of Diaconate Class 2015 -
Deacon Ed Hinson
Wednesday June 7 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Steven Beatty - Mom & Dad
Thursday June 8 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Joseph Tatnall - Tracey Tatnall
Friday June 9 Saint Ephrem 9:00 a.m. Irene Murphy - Donna & Joe O’Brien
Saturday June 10 BVM 9:00 a.m. Harold & Emma Beck - Roy Beck & Family 4:00 p.m. Roy & Michelle Beck’s 35th Wedding
Anniversary - Beck Boys
Sunday June 11 Most Holy Trinity 7:30 a.m. People of Saint Mary Parish 9:00 a.m. Joseph M. Tatnall - Tracey Tatnall 10:30 a.m. Intentions of Philip & Virginia Giagnacova -
Kathy & Ed 12:00 p.m. Jack & Jean Bucksar’s 52nd Wedding
Anniversary Margaret Addario, Rowen Aldridge, Kimberly DiPietro Alexander, W. Neil Bauer, Pat Beauchamp, Joseph Bintner, Margaret Bukey, Marge Burghart, John Cooper, David DiPietro, Jeffrey DiPietro, Louis DiTanna, Loretta Dulin, Faith Embree, Betty Erwin, Robert Erwin, John P. Fitzpatrick, Bill Fries, Kevin Gallagher, Patrick Gardenier, Len Geary, Mary Geary, David Gentner, Jean Hallman, Ann Greco Hammer, Louis Walter-Hammer, Diane Heal, Jack Holland, Richard Hood, Joe Jaconski, Catherine Kegelman, Robert Kindermann, Frank Larkins, Matthew Laverty, Maryann Lepone, Monica Luckenbach, Doris Marsh, Baby Jay Mason, Joe McGann, Nancy McGoldrick, Jerry and Joan Mooney, Jay Moyer, Dan & Annamae O’Callaghan, Dottie Pitchelman, Dot Plower, Anneliese Schneidinger, Jeff Sernak, Nick Simeo, Christina Smith, Mary Smyth, Donna M. Thompson, Katherine M. Veneziano, Jessalynn Walsh
If you would like to add someone or remove someone from the prayer list please contact the Parish Office Center. If you are in need of urgent or emergency prayers for situations that arise unexpectedly, please contact Saint Mary Prayer Warriors at [email protected].
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MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE REMEMBER
IN YOUR PRAYERS
LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR JUNE 3-4
UPCOMING LITURGICAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR JUNE 10-11
MASS CELEBRANT LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC SACRISTAN
4:00 PM Fr. Bellopede Falconero
Lees Bushey, F. Freed, Gdonski, Hinson,
Grossbauer, Moyer Caiola, Drakas,
Fassnacht Youth Choir Kosiorek
7:30 AM Fr. Bellopede Fox
Paolucci Kirby, McCloskey, McGeeney, Shofran,
Whitehead, Coneghen Behrens, Dougherty,
Ferdock Quiet Redmond
9:00 AM Fr. Bellopede Conte Poatsy
Longua, O’Donnell, Dyson, Forsyth, Kunz, Storti
J. & J. Antosh, Wright Folk Music
Ministry Redmond
10:30 AM Fr. Kean Busedu Camilleri
Pirrall, Rodzewich, Brady, Cornely, Donaghy, Gentner
JM & P. Vince, Wade Acclaim Redmond
12:00 PM Fr. Kean LaGuardia
Mares Glackin, Hamel, Klisch, Lugo, McCarron,
Schnaubelt Bickel, A. & K. Bryant Organ/Cantor Redmond
MASS CELEBRANT LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC SACRISTAN
4:00 PM Fr. Bellopede Massington McCurdy
Thorp, Bushey, S. Freed, Gdonski, Matthews, Moyer
Flanagin, Grauer, Grossbauer
Organ/Cantor Redmond
7:30 AM Fr. Kean Shollenberger
Watters Zandier, Dewees, Filippini, Kelly, Kirby,
McCloskey George,
J. & K. Goudsward Quiet Bakey
9:00 AM Fr. Kean Ford
Gordon Bintner, Bakey, Bickel, Dyson, Forsyth,
Storti L. & G. Barzousky,
Cahill Folk Music
Ministry Bakey
10:30 AM Fr. Bellopede Horn
Martino Gibson, Longua, O’Donnell, PIrrall,
Rodzewich, Saboe E., S. & V. Haslam Acclaim Bakey
12:00 PM Fr. Bellopede Hazel Black
Smart, Valeriano, Watt, Glackin, Hamel, Keller
F. & L. Figg, Goetz Organ/Cantor Bakey
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY Albert Joseph Augustine Bridgette Augustine Madeline Augustine Yaphet Blair Michael Boehret Matthew Bulen David Capobianchi Brianna Carroll Kayla Carroll David Casas Wayne Cherry, Jr. Matthew Dager Fr. David A. Daigle Ryan Decker Brian Dunn Thomas Fisher Tim Fitzgerald Jennifer Foley Matthew Foley Blaise Fountaine Eric Funk David Gentner Jim Gotlewski Richard Granozio Tom Gutherman Collin Hamel Nick Harris Tim Harris Aaron Hart Eric Himmel William Ian Holdsworth Kyle Houchins Michael E. Ingram Kyle Kearney Matthew Kearney Alexander Klobusicky Brett R. Karkheck George Lockbaum Charles J. Maloney III Jordan Mares Keith E. Mason Bobby McCall Timothy R. McGinnis Jacob McLendon Jonathan Minkler Meghan Morton Brian Murray Tim Murray Ryan Nolan Shawn O’Connor Kevin K. O’Malley Geoff Ostrowkski Jackie Perrie Gerard Pettine Michael Regan Frank P. Roth Eric Roy Elizabeth Schnaubelt William Schweitzer Lauren Shaw Brian Sinclair David Sinnk Sharon Hyland Sisbarro Owen Sisbarro Brian Smith John Walsh John Weaver Kathleen Winters Molly Winters Joseph Wolf Dominic D. Zottoli
Memorials
CHURCH: The Rose For Life by the statue of Saint Therese is in memory of Dorothy Anderson at the request of J. Swantek. The Rose for Resurrection by the statue of Padre Pio is in honor of Connie Wysock at the request of Sharon Bernardyn. The Sanctuary Lamp burning next to our tabernacle is in memory of Mary Adele Pace at the request of Steve & Janice Lombardi. The Altar Candles burning on the Altar this week are in memory of Carisa Koziol at the request of Saint Mary School Faculty. The Altar Bread and Wine donated this week is in memory of William I. Hartley III at the request of Laurie & Mary. The Altar Flowers donated this week are in memory of _____ at the request of _____.
CHAPEL: The Vigil Light burning next to an image of our Blessed Mother is in memory of Joanne Emge at the request of Maryann Stachelek. The Sanctuary Lamp burning next to our tabernacle is in memory of Robert Swantek Sr. & Roberts Swantek Jr. at the request of The Swantek Family. The Altar Candles burning on the Altar this week are in memory of Carisa Koziol at the request of John & Mary Fran Maloney.
If you are interested in having Memorials in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office Center. Memorials are for one week. Donations: Rose for Life, Rose for Resurrection, Vigil Light are $5, Sanctuary Lamps are $10, Altar Candles are $20,
Bread and Wine is $50, Altar Flowers are $175
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “All the powers of the universe bow down in
(Eucharistic) adoration and praise, and with a
thousand voices exalt Thine infinite Majesty,
which fills both Heaven and earth. Christian
people, let us unite our voices with theirs.” ~ St
Hilary of Poitiers. TWO open hours: Wed @ 6:00PM and
Fri @ 2:00AM. We are in GREAT need of substitutes for
the NIGHT division. Send an email to MaryKay at
[email protected] or call 610-476-4490.
PARISH NEWS
SAINT MARY BLOOD DRIVE Saint Mary is again partnering with the
American Red Cross to host a blood
drive on Monday, June 5, 2017 from
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM in our Parish Hall. Those of us
blessed with good health can be an angel of mercy just by
donating blood, especially at this critical time of the year
when blood supplies are low. Please join us, along with
your neighbors and friends, to help save lives. Contact us
at [email protected] or contact Mark
Garrett at 610-306-7714 to schedule a donation
appointment.
READING PHILLIES TICKETS
Great News! We have a limited amount of
tickets for the Reading Phillies for the
summer 2017 season. Tickets are for general
admission seating and can be used for any
home game. Tickets are $6 a piece or 5 for
$25. Upgrades can be made at the gate on game day for
boxed assigned seating for an additional cost less a $2.00
discount. Please call the Parish Office Center at
610-287-8156 or stop by during office hours to purchase
your tickets today.
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Saint Mary Parish will hold its annual
Corpus Christi Procession on Thursday,
June 15th. All parish Adorers,
organizations, Saint Mary School students,
PREP students, Home-schooled students,
First Communicants, and parishioners are
asked to gather by the Catholic Education Center café at
6:30PM. Procession begins at 7:00 PM and concludes in
the church for final benediction. This is a beautiful
opportunity for us to gather as a Parish Community to
adorer our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament!
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SCHOOL NEWS MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following Saint Mary School
students who were named Student of the Month for the
month of May.
Alyssa Satalin Gracyn McFall
Ciena Platt Daniel Tammaro
Julia Atkinson Noah McCafferty
Alessandro Pulizzi Nadia Platt
Allison McCafferty Lucy Petro
Amelia Kennedy Evan Golie
May’s theme was
Serving and Loving God & Neighbors
represented by Saint Mary.
ALL ABOARD! - VACATION BIBLE CAMP Fun is chugging around the bend with Saint
Mary Vacation Bible Camp June 26th –
30th, 8:45am – 12:00pm. Children ages 4
through 10 are invited to join us. Cost is
$30.00 per camper. We will be tracking
Mary Mysteries and Messages. Our train will stop at the
following stations: Lourdes, France to learn about Our
Lady of Lourdes; Fatima, Portugal to learn about Our
Lady of Fatima; Mexico to learn about Our Lady of
Guadalupe; Knock, Ireland to learn about Our Lady of
Knock; and England to learn about Our Lady of Mount
Carmel. We will have fun with Full Steam Faith, Boxcar
Bible, Caboose Crafts, Gondola Games, Switchback
Snacks, and Steam Whistle Music. Vacation Bible
Camp Registration forms can be found on our church
website. www.churchofsaintmary.org.
2017-2018 PREP REGISTRATION PREP registration for the school year
2017-2018 will be held on Tuesday
evening June 20th and Wednesday
evening June 21st in the Catholic Education Center Café
from 6:30 – 8:00PM. Registration forms can be found on
the church website www.churchofsaintmary.org.
CATECHISTS NEEDED! St. Mary Parish is seeking innovative and
creative individuals with a passion for their
faith to join our team of catechists (teacher
of Religious Education) for our PREP
program. You will be responsible for teaching the
Catholic Faith to students and helping them to grow in
their relationship with God. We will provide full training
and support to help you succeed in this exciting and
rewarding ministry. A catechist should commit to
preparation time for lesson planning and 1.5 hours a week
on Monday or Tuesday evening from September to May.
If you are interested please contact Kathy Wasniewski or
Donna Forsyth at 610-287-8156 or email Kathy at
PREP NEWS
Don’t let sexual violence silence you. Healing can start with a
call. Visit www.pacrimevictims.com/healing or call
1-888-800-8780.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY POSITION
St. Eleanor Parish, Collegeville is looking for a Director of Youth
Ministry. This is a full time parish staff position includes flexible
working hours that involves evenings, weekends, and special
events as necessary. Benefits are included. They will report to the
Pastor. Interested candidates should send resume and salary
requirements to Linda Coyne at [email protected].
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Join his Excellency, Archbishop Chaput, for an important, one
day event “TRADITION! A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary
of the Catechism of the Catholic Church!” to be held on June 19,
2017 at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia. Come hear
Jeff Cavins, Dr Scott Hahn, Dr. Matthew Bunson, Dr. Jonathan
Reyes, Dr. Deborah Savage and Mother Assumpta Long and her
sisters address Catholic belief, liturgical prayer/practices, moral
living and prayer life in light of the four pillars of the Catechism..
For the full schedule and registration information, go to:
http://phillyocf.org/wpcontent/uploads/2017/04/tradition.pdf. All
are welcome! Catholic elementary school teachers and catechists
will receive two core credits for attending.
FINANCIAL FACTS
Client Needs
#1 Girl’s clothes; size 7-8; Girl’s shoes; size 4
#66 Adult Female Diapers, size large.
#187 Girl’s dresses; size 6x or 7 Diapers; size 1 and 2
Remember the poor boxes
Cereal, Grain, Snacks Canned Food, Soups
PLEASE NO PASTA OR PASTA SAUCE
Instant Potatoes/Rice Hearty Soups
Cereal Canned Fruits/Veggies
Snacks/Dessert Mixes Canned Tuna
Jelly Pork and Beans
Paper, Cleaning Health
Toilet Paper/Paper Towels Body Wash
Laundry Detergent Deodorant
Dish Soap/Clorox Shampoo/Conditioner
All Purpose Cleaners Toothbrush, Toothpaste
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 are able to help, please call Mary Cosgrove at 610-287-6552.
Saint Vincent de Paul Grocery List
Shopping this week? Can you pick up a few items from the list below and donate them to Saint Vincent de
Paul? They can be dropped off during the week in any vestibule of the Church or on the first Sunday of the
month in the Hall!
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.
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
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
PENTECOST FESTIVAL
Saint Maria Goretti Parish, 1601 Derstine Avenue, Hatfield, will
host a Festival of Praise with Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday,
June 4, 2017 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm with Fr. Stephen DeLacy as
presider and music provided by Bethany Music Ministry. A free
will offering will be taken. For more information contact Maria
Richardson at [email protected] or call 267-664-2878.
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Collection for May 28, 2017
Week 48
Weekend Collection (Weekly Offering Envelopes)
Target Needed for the 16-17 Fiscal Year……..$975,000.00
Weekly Target Needed for 16-17 Fiscal Year…..$18,750.00
Collection for Weekend of May 28...………….$11,437.80
Electronic Funds Transfer (Parish Giving)……...$2,709.31
Over (Under) Target............................................($4,602.89)
Hands Together Capital Campaign (Blue Envelope)
Target Needed for the 16-17 Fiscal Year……..$96,512.00
Weekly Target Needed ……………………….....$1,856.00
Collection for Weekend of May 28....…............$366.00
Over (Under) Target............................................($1,490.00)
Catholic Education Center Mortgage:
Balance as of April 30, 2017, 2017..…….……$1,613,995.10
May Principal Payment….……...……..……...$7,568.89
Balance as of May 30, 2017...………......…….$1,606,426.21
Next Monthly Principal Due June 30, 2017
Total Collected To Date.......................................$871,697.70
Total Envelopes Mailed.........................................893 Total Envelopes Used............................................272
Parish Debt (Gold Envelope) Debt………………………………………………$757,273.00 Debt Reduction (Gold Envelope)………………...$436.00 New Debt Total…………………………………..$756,837.00
All of our parishioners are invited to use our new option of electronic funds transfer by logging onto our website and clicking ‘PARISH GIVING’.
PLANNED GIVING: All parishioners and friends of Saint Mary Church are kindly asked to include Saint Mary Parish in their will and estate planning. We kindly thank you in advance for remembering this great community of faith in your will so its mission and ministry may continue in the years ahead.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary
Of Our Lady’s Apparitions
at Fatima
1917-2017
Our Lady of Fatima said: “Say the Rosary every day, to obtain peace for the world.” Join your parish family as we honor the wishes of Our Lady of Fatima by praying the Rosary together on the following Apparition dates.
Second Fatima Apparition June 13th
Third Fatima Apparition July 13th
Fourth Fatima Apparition August 19th
Fifth Fatima Apparition September 13th
Sixth Fatima Apparition and
The Miracle of the Sun October 13th
Where: Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA
Location: Mary Monument near the Chapel
Time: 7:00PM
Journey with us as we pray
The Rosary and Fatima Prayers
while meditating on each of the Fatima Apparitions.
“The only way to world peace!”
