Saint Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019 FOCUS: We glory in the victorious love of Christ. All true love has its origins in God, who is love itself, and so the Christian believer must seek to love as God loves, and to share love as abundantly as God shares it with his creation. Love is the very hallmark of the Christian life. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, strength- ening the spirits of the disciples and giving an account of all that God has done with them. In the second reading, John foretells the restored creation where God will make his home among his people and wipe away all their tears. Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love one another.
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Saint Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 19, 2019
FOCUS: We glory in the victorious love of Christ. All true love has its origins in
God, who is love itself, and so the Christian believer must seek to love as God
loves, and to share love as abundantly as God shares it with his creation. Love is
the very hallmark of the Christian life.
LITURGY OF THE WORD: Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, strength-
ening the spirits of the disciples and giving an account of all that God has done
with them. In the second reading, John foretells the restored creation where God
will make his home among his people and wipe away all their tears. Jesus gives
his disciples a new commandment to love one another.
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Offices
Rectory 215.725.1240 Eleanor Kerwick Fax 215.725.2130 Business 215.725.1240 Susan Wagner PREP 215.725.2821 Marcia Mason School 215.725.8588 Bobbie Mitchell Tuition 215.725.2201 Lisa Hnat
Website: www.stceciliafc.org TSC: www.teenservicecorps.org School Facebook: www.facebook.com/SaintCeciliaSchool CYO Facebook: Saint Cecilia Catholic Youth Organization
Rectory Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Closed on Holy Days of Obligation
Sacraments
Baptism: First 3 Sundays of the month at 12:15pm. Arrangements must be made at least two weeks prior to the Baptism. Attendance at a Pre-Jordan class is required for first time parents. Please pre-register for class by contacting the Rectory at 215-725-1240.
Marriage: Couples must contact a priest six months prior to the wedding.
Reconciliation: Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00PM
Homebound Visitation: Please contact the Rectory.
Saint Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday
Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am
Monday through Friday 6:30 and 8:30 AM
Saturday 8:30 AM
Holy Days of Obligation 6:30, 8:30, 10:30am & 6:00pm
PASTOR: Reverend Charles E. Bonner
PASTOR EMERITUS: Reverend Msgr. Francis X. Dreger
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Robert Lucas
PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Patrick Diamond
PRINCIPAL: Sister Jane Mary Carr, IHM
VICE PRINCIPAL: Sister Patricia Healey, IHM
Adam Rosinski, a 1999 graduate of St. Cecilia School will be or-dained a Priest on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Fordham Universi-ty Church. Adam will celebrate his first Mass here at St. Cecilia Church on Pen-tecost Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 12:30pm. All are welcome to at-tend this very special Mass.
Congratulations Father Adam!
Ordination of the
Sacred Priesthood May 18
A joyous, grateful, and prayerful welcome is extended to the men who were ordained to the priesthood this
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Rev. David Buffum Rev. Francesco D’Amico Rev. Alessandro Giardini Rev. David O’Brien Rev. Alexander Pancoast Rev. Anthony Raymundo Rev. Jonathan Rice
Let us keep these men in our prayers.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the
gift of our priests. Through them, we experience
your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and
strength they need to follow in the footsteps of
Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the
Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their
ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine
grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who
lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.
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Aid For Friends
We are always looking to fill the freezer with home-cooked meals, as well as breakfast bags for the shut-ins. For information on this program and more ways you can help, please visit the website at www.aidforfriends.org or contact Bernadette O’Don-nell at 215-379-3448.
Charismatic Prayer Group Do you have an immediate prayer need or can you offer the gift of prayer? The ‘People of Love’ Prayer Group meets Monday evenings at 7:30pm in the Cecilian Room. You are always welcome to join us and renew your Spirit.
High School Program Director Needed
Alex Rigney is stepping down from overseeing the Teen Service Corps program at St. Cecilia Parish. We are searching for a new individual to continue a program for high school students in our parish going forward. We are looking for someone who can bring new ideas to the program to ensure the long-term success of engaging our high school student parishioners. If interested, please contact Alex at 267-229-7407.
Mass Schedule For Weekend—May 25 & 26
Saturday Celebrant: Father Bonner 5:00 PM Lector: Zach Demusz Altar Servers: Spencer Lavelle, Brian Raskauskas 6:30 AM Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Dale Tan 8:00 AM Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Anne Corcoran Altar Servers: Nicholas Migatz, Ryan Brady 9:30 AM Celebrant: Father Bonner Lector: Frank Slavin Altar Servers: Celia Braccia, Mia Braccia 11:00 AM Celebrant: Father Bonner Lector: Colleen Demusz Altar Servers: Daniel Barr, Robert Gaynor
Looking For a Few Good People Would you like to give a small amount of your time helping young children prepare for the Sacraments and learning about the Catholic faith? Our PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) is looking for three teachers for grades 2, 6 & 7, along with two aides for grades 6 & 7. The 2019-2020 school year will begin the Sunday after Labor Day and conclude the first Sunday in May. For info, please contact Marcia Mason at 215-725-1240.
Reflection on the Readings for this Fifth Sun-day of Easter ~ Revelation is the assurance that, despite the apparent victories of evil in our world, God is sovereign and just and will overcome evil in the end and reward the just who have persevered and lived faithful lives. Revelation speaks to those who look to God for a comfort that only God can give. It is a prophetic book urging us to hear the Word of God and stay faithful to the covenant God has made with us in Christ.
So we ask ourselves:
If someone were to ask you, "Which do you think is winning in the world, good or evil?" What would you answer?
What hope does the reading from Revelation stir in you?
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays in May
May 22 (2:00-4:00pm) May 29 (12:00-2:00pm)
You are welcome to spend some quiet time
with the Lord.
Manna Food Drive—May 19 The last collection of non-perishable food is this weekend. Collections will then resume in the Fall. Please bring non-perishable food, such as, canned goods, pasta, cereal, etc. to the vesti-bule of the church. May God continue to bless you for your generosity and for always thinking of others.
God Bless Our Newly Baptized
David Mark Smith
Parish Council Meeting
A meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Monday, May 20th at 7:00pm in the lower level meeting room at school. Please contact Susan Wagner at 215-725-1240 if unable to attend.
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Catholic Charities Night with the Phillies Friday—June 21
Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Chase Utley retirement night!
Tickets at phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight A portion of all tickets sold will directly benefit Catholic Charities.
Senior Citizen News
St. Cecilia Seniors meet on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm in St. Cecilia School Auditorium. New members (ages 50+) are always welcome to join and you can bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of the parish to join the fun. The last Seniors meeting will be May 23. We will resume meetings in the Fall. For more info please call the rectory at 215-725-1240.
St. William Seniors meet the 2nd and 4th Wednes-day of the month at 12:00pm at Wesley, 7040 Oxford Ave. The next meeting this Wednesday, May 22nd will be the last meeting until the Fall.
Bingo will begin on Wednesday, June 26 from 12:00 to 3:00pm. No outside food is permitted. Lunch can be purchased for $5.00. New members are always wel-come to join. For info about the Seniors, call Ro McElroy at 267-210-1524.
TRIPS
Atlantic City Cruise—Tuesday, June 25 Cost: $53 includes $20 food voucher and $15 slot play at Resorts.
Lancaster—Sight & Sound Theatre for ‘Jesus’ with lunch at Shady Maple—Tuesday, July 23 $110
American Music Theatre ‘Christmas Show’ and lunch, Tuesday, Nov. 12 Cost $94
New Year’s Eve Day—show, lunch, one hour open bar at Doolings—Tuesday, Dec. 31 $100
Contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199 for more info.
Career Opportunity Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church is currently seeking a Pianist/Organist, full time for our weekly Sunday ser-vices. Position includes service from 11:00am to 12:00pm every Sunday for $150/service. Please send resume to [email protected] or call the church office at 215-342-2112.
Camp Overbrook: In Sign 2019 is a two-week sum-
mer day camp for children who are deaf or hard of hear-ing. Camp is held weekdays, June 19 to July 2 at St. Joseph’s University, Maguire Campus. Swimming, art, field activities and daily bible classes are offered in sign language. To register, go to www.CampInSign.org or email [email protected]. or call 215-587-3913.
Joseph’s People meeting -
Where: St. Albert the Great Parish Ctr. (behind church)
When: Thursday, May 23 (7:00-8:30PM)
Joseph’s People is a FREE organization dedicated to helping unemployed and underemployed workers by offering support, guidance, and job counselling services to people of all faiths. Our Steering Committee offers networking opportunities, counsel job search tech-niques, interviewing skills, review your resume and much more. We are always looking for volunteers to join our Steering Committee to help our unemployed during their job search. We also look for employers who have available jobs to offer. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we hope to see you at one of our meetings.
Come be a part of St. Anne History! Please join us on May 19th at the 10:30am Mass in the upper church as it is officially designated as an Archdi-ocesan Shrine of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You are invited to attend and be a part of this joyful and special occasion as we honor St. Anne and add to our parish history. The upper church and Cedar Street entrance are handicap accessible.
Looking for a Special Education School? Our Lady of Confidence School, one of our four schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has open enrollment for students with Intellectual Disa-bilities ages 4-21. We are proud to offer small class-room settings, individualized education plans and a faith-based environment where our students are able to achieve their unique path to independence. We are lo-cated at 214 Easton Road in Willow Grove. Please con-tact us at 215-657-9311.
To all St. Timothy & Fox Chase United Meth-odist Church pre-school alumni and families You are welcome to attend an Open House Retirement Party for Mrs. Jean Graham on June 8th from 1:00-5:00pm at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore Street.
Northeast Catholic Alumni Summer Fun Trip Monday, August 5 Join us for a day of fun beginning with a one hour boat ride on the A.C. Cruise. Next is a five hour stay at Caesar’s Casino with $25 slot cash and a lunch buffet. Bus departs Rhawn & Fairfield Sts. at 9:00am and ar-rives back at 7:00pm. Cost is $70 due July 2. Space is limited. Call 215-543-1051 for more information.
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Summer Meals for Children Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese makes meals available in Phila and the suburban coun-ties. Children and teens ages 18 yrs. and younger can receive lunch and breakfast at no cost during the sum-mer. The 2019 Summer Program will operate Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 23. This can be a great place for children to congregate for fun, learning, and a nourishing meal on a hot summer day. To find out more, call NDS at 215-895-3470 option 1.
St. Cecilia School
Donations can be made online at https://independent.pledgebrite.org/fund/WILDCATS2019
Pilgrimage to Washington, DC All are welcome to join St. Cecilia Parish and the Archdi-ocese of Philadelphia as we gather at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Wash-ington, DC.
DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2019 COST: $35 (bus & snacks)
AGENDA: 7:00am—leave Fox Chase 10:00am—arrive at St. John Paul II Shrine 12:00pm—arrive at Basilica in Washington, DC 3:00pm—Mass with Archbishop Chaput 4:30pm—leave Washington for return home On the way home we will stop at Maryland House—dinner at your own expense.
If interested, please complete the bottom portion and place in Sunday’s collection basket in an envelope or deliver to the rectory. Make checks payable to St. Cecil-ia Church. For info, contact Kathy at 215-742-1812.
Registration for all students in grades Pre-K4 through 6th grade is now open. Please contact the school at 215-725-8588 to schedule your appointment.
By September 1, 2019, students entering Pre-Kindergarten must be FOUR years of age, Kindergarten students must be FIVE years of age, and students enter-ing Grade 1 must be SIX years of age.
Registration fee: $325 for grades K-8
$200 for Pre-K4 Our parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students on the Third Quarter Report. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence.
Archbishop Wood High School
First Honors: Bridgetta Lynch
Distinguished Honors: Emily Foley
Archbishop Ryan High School
First Honors: Jonathan Clark, Charles Crossfield, James Crossfield, John Gill, Mary Grace Meredith, Marlon Vital, Caitlin Mignogna, Emily Lubbe, Jenny Trinh, Ashley Edgar, Ryan Follmer
Second Honors: Robert Crossfield, Dorothy Smith, Elizabeth Quedenfld, Luis Piedra
Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Helpline Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or autism? Cath-olic Social Services Developmental Programs Help Line is available to answer your questions at 484-472-5041.
Camp Glee at Mount St. Joseph Academy June 17-28 Camp Glee is a song, dance, and musical theater work-shop open to girls who will be enrolled in grades 5-9 in the upcoming school year. A performance will be held at the end of camp and open to family and friends. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.msjacad.org.
St. Basil Academy Summer Programs Entrance Exam & Practice Course (week of June 24)
Practice course takes place Mon. thru Wed. and en-trance exam offered on Thursday. Register at www.stbasilacademy.org/admissions
Field Hockey, Volleyball, Soccer camps begin June 24. Contact Kimberley Clearkin at [email protected] or call 215-649-9083
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF May 20
MONDAY, May 20 6:30am – Albert Mattia
8:30am – Pat Lanciotti
TUESDAY, May 21 6:30am – Krupa & Bravchok Families
8:30am – David Singleton
WEDNESDAY, May 22 6:30am – George Bronisz
8:30am – Robert Kucowski
THURSDAY, May 23 6:30am – Edward Gardner 8:30am – Shelley Family
FRIDAY, May 24
6:30am – Mary & George MacTaggart 8:30am – George J. Volz
SATURDAY, May 25 8:30am – Pasqualino & Andrea Menniti 5:00pm – Anne & John Murphy
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THE SICK OF THE PARISH IN YOUR PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY:
Veronica Klepesky Julia Bastian Rosemary Von Hartleben Lisa Kovacs-Breuer Timothy Martin Walter Hnat Jack Kelly Davies Family Seipel Family Russy Kahny Julia Maxin Judi Potts Carol Gordon Liz Bernhard Norbert Kuznicki John Smykal Olena Sirianni Ed Lieber Sue Azzarano Linda Reinboth Christopher Rodgers Patricia Moore James J. Tobin Ann Marie Tobin Masgai Ken Citrino Mary Schultz Margaret Lukacko Charles Friel Meghan Kovacs Joan Marie Reiley John Lawrysk Dolores Hergert Rita Kravitz Lee Burton Maki Turner Kirsten Hosack-Edling Marion Gilligan Janet Fox Chelsea Nashburn-Savery Helen Flood PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, ESPECIALLY: Mary Heiser Francis (Frank) Kurz
Jason Showmaker (Navy) Mark Strecker (Navy) Michael D’Antonio (Air Force)
