Rev. Anthony F. Orth, Pastor May 13, 2018 CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Rectory 610-586-1225 Parish Fax 610-586-6068 Religious Education Office 610-532-5057 Website www.stgabrielnorwood.org Parish Office E-mail offi[email protected]Like us on Facebook facebook.com/StGabes RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30-4:15pm ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 8:30am-5:00pm Thursdays ROSARY Mondays-Fridays, after 8:00am Mass MASSES Monday through Friday: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Sunday: 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Holy Days: TBA OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday-closed Friday and Sunday 9:00 am-2:00 pm Saint Gabriel Parish Saint Gabriel Parish 233 Mohawk Avenue • Norwood, PA 19074 We, the Roman Catholic community of Saint Gabriel parish in response to our baptismal call and nourished by the Eucharist, seek to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by welcoming, supporting and guiding God’s family through prayer, sacramental celebration, service and education. Seventh Sunday of Easter
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT8:30am-5:00pm Thursdays
ROSARYMondays-Fridays, after 8:00am Mass
MASSESMonday through Friday: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am and 12:00 noon
Holy Days: TBA
OFFICE HOURSMonday-Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday-closed
Friday and Sunday 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Saint Gabriel ParishSaint Gabriel Parish
233 Mohawk Avenue • Norwood, PA 19074
We, the Roman Catholic community of Saint Gabriel parish in response to our baptismal call and nourished by the Eucharist, seek to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by welcoming, supporting and guiding God’s family through prayer,
sacramental celebration, service and education.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
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B A P T I S M S
Parents must register beforehand for the Baptism and Pre-Jordan class by contacting the Parish secretary. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Pre-Jordan classes are held in the rectory in the Thomas Room on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Parents must attend Pre-Jordan prior to the Baptism. All godparents must be able to get a Letter of Eligibility from their parish where they are registered due one week before the Baptism. Note: A $50.00 contribution is requested on or before the day of Baptism; $25.00 if class is not required since class has been attended within last 5 years.
S P O N S O R S H I P Any member of the parish who wishes to be a sponsor or godparent must be a practicing registered member of the parish and must meet the requirements for a Letter of Eligibility.
P A R I S H M E M B E R A parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is formally registered in the parish and is committed to St. Gabriel’s through participation in the life of the parish community: spiritually, socially and financially.
REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMI LIES New families that have recently moved into the parish can register at the Parish rectory Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment.
S A C R A M E N T O F M A T R I M O N Y Consult the rectory early. Registration must occur at least six months prior to wedding date. Pre-marital instructions (Pre-Cana) are necessary. No weddings can be held in the Church on Saturday after 2:00 p.m.
S A C R A M E N T O F T H E S I C K Please call and arrange anointing with the priest at the rectory. Please notify the Parish rectory when a neighbor, friend or relative is sick, hospitalized, or unable to attend Mass. The sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, or Anointing are our joy and privilege to administer.
R C I A ( R i t e o f C h r i s t i a n I n i t i a t i o n f o r A d u l t s ) RCIA takes place on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Rectory from mid-September through May. All are welcome, but it is especially designed for adults (and mature teens) who are not baptized. We heartily encourage those who have not completed First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation…and adults who are considering converting from a Protestant faith…to join us!. To register or with questions, contact Kathy McGovern at [email protected]; 610-532-5057.
NA: Tuesdays at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Thomas Room NA: Saturdays at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Thomas Room. NAR-ANON (for families/friends of drug abusers): Sundays 7 p.m. (6:15 p.m. for newcomers) Thomas Room.
FOOD CUPBOARD available for those who need help. Call the Parish Rectory at 610-586-1225
Parish Rectory Staff ……………..………610-586-1225 Business Manager - Bill Doyle Director of Religious Education – Kathy McGovern RCIA Director – Kathy McGovern Music Director – Sr. Linda Jean Nadzan, RSM Administrative Support – Jeannette Horn Maintenance – Ed Pfaff Housekeeping – Pauline Mateu
Pastoral Council Fr. Anthony F. Orth, Patti Connor, Mary Caulder, Kevin McClellan, Donna Weidenmiller and Karen Willis
Parish Committees and Chairpersons
Aid for Friends
Kitty Friel 610-586-1225
Boy Scouts Russ Frymiare 610-583-3116
Building Crew Russ Frymiare 610-583-3116
Casserole Program Rachel Doyle 610-586-1225
Church Cleaning Patti Connor 610-532-3749
Church Décor Teri Dougherty 610-586-9005
Cub Scouts Cathy McDermott 610-329-2562
CYO Bob Pescatore 610-761-1195
Eucharist Ministers Loretta Jones 610-461-5360
Finance Committee 610-586-1225
Food Cupboard Rachel Doyle 610-586-1225
Girl Scouts Karen Willis 610-586-7009
Giving Tree Kristen Kilman 610-586-1225
Lectors Eileen Baker 610-534-7751
Legion of Mary Mary Caulder Grace Wasch
610-506-1389 610-521-3630
Scrip/Gift Cards Rainbow Giaquinto
610-724-6230
Senior Social Club Helen Holroyd 610-532-3136
Social Concerns Judy Anastasia Lee Schlosser
610-583-3002 610-532-1139
Ushers Ed Guzik 610-461-8326
Worship Committee Patti Connor 610-532-3749
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W O R S H I P
May 12/13 4:30 – S. Curran 9:00 – C. Floyd, J. Floyd, N. Floyd 12:00 – N. Doyle May 19/20 4:30 – J. Racek 9:00 C. Floyd, J. Floyd, N. Floyd 12:00 – R. Brandon, J. Brandon May 26/27 4:30 – S. Curran 9:00 – C. Floyd, J. Floyd, N. Floyd 12:00 – N. Doyle
NEED ALTAR SERVERS: ANY ADULT or CHILD (5th grade or older)! Please contact Patti Connor at 610-724-0339.
PREVIEW…VIEW…REVIEW
Pentecost Sunday – 5/20/18 First Reading – Acts 2:1-11
SACRAMENT NEWS Congratulations to our 2nd graders in St. James Regional and in PREP who made their 1st Holy Communion on 4/29: Faustina Akpeko, Joey Brennan, Aaron Brogan, Logan Christie, Naomi Ciaranca, Anthony Coughlan, Antonio Cruz, Stephen Dambrowski, Gabe and Matt Donnelly, Anna Dunn, Lucas Francione, Freddy Gatta, Roland George, Van Harrison, Ricky Hatton, Olivia Hay- wood, Gavin Hoffner, Steven Jefferis, John Kelly, Evan Kern, Leah Ladislaw, Sophia Larosa, Abby Manley, Elizabeth Marley, Emma Marshall, Hannah McGuire, Nolen Mea, Ryan Meighan, Samantha Miriello, Olivia& Sophia Moyer, Joseph Neiss, Mina Nowroozi, Noah Passmore, Micah Radziak, Angelina Ritz, Cole Roman, Audrey Thomas, Joseph Trigg, Emma Ursone, Jake Wheeler, Rihanna Whitmore, and Kiki Winfield! Please PRAY for even more GRACE on their 2nd and 3rd Holy Communions, and for a LIFETIME of unity with Jesus and His Church!
Many THANKS to all who prepared these children and/or helped on that day: Fr. Orth, Sister Linda Jean Nadzan, Loren Loomis, Moira McEvoy, Principal Burke, Jackie Norbeck, Ronnie Doerr, Jackie Christie, Kathy Udowenko Katie Dunn, Patti Connor, Loretta Jones, Rachel Doyle, Natalie Doyle, Rose Bretz, Tom McGovern, Barksdale Photography, parents, & any others we forgot! . PREP/CCD REGISTRATION for 2018-19 religious education for grades 1-7 continues. Forms may be picked up at the rectory, or contact Mrs. Kathy McGovern for a digital form to be emailed to you, or with any questions or to volunteer, at our new email address: [email protected] or 610-532-5057. In honor of our Blessed Mother, the Legion of Mary invites you to pray the Rosary after the 9:00 Mass in the Cry Room during the month of May. This is a great way to start your day, and it only takes about 15 minutes. We will be praying for your intentions. Place your intentions in the basket at the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine. Rosaries will be available. Come join us!
May our Lord bless abundantly all mothers on
Mothers’ Day!
VOCATION RETREATS
Quo Vadis Days – June 25-28: This 4-day, 3-night camp
held at Black Rock Retreat Center, Quarryville, is an
annual favorite for high school men (incoming freshment
to graduated seniors). The camp includes daily Mass,
Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Adoration, outdoor
activities, a ropes course, powerful prayer, and great talks.
For more information, visit
HeedTheCall.org/even/quovadis. REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: JUNE 4th.
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Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp(BBVC)–July 13
Boys in grades 6 to 8(rising 6th graders to graduated 8th
graders) are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo
Seminary.The day includes games, activities, great talks,
powerful prayer & Mass, lunch and dinner. For more
information, visit HeedTheCall.org.event/BBVC.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30.
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N \\\\\\\\\
5/13/18 Attendance Collection
2018 548 $6, 207
2017 ? ?
ELECTRONIC GIVING – To sign up, go to the St. Gabriel website and click on Electronic Giving (Vance Company). Thank you to all who participate in this program.
On Sunday, May 20th, Sister Linda Jean will be with us at the noon Mass. For many years, Sister was the director of our music ministry. By sharing her gifts, she helped us at the liturgy to give glory and praise to God. After this Mass, we will have a luncheon. Sister chose the feast of Pentecost for her celebration. Because she added so much to the spirit of St. Gabriel’s, join us and show how much we appreciate her.
Peace, Fr. Orth
PUBLISHING DEADLINE FOR SUNDAY BULLETIN IS TUESDAY 12:00 NOON PARISH OFFICE E-MAIL: OFFICE@ STGABRIELNORWOOD.ORG. .
E D U C A T I O N
From Mrs. Burke’s Desk…
We are so happy to announce that Loren Loomis, our future princi-pal, has been named as the 2017-18 Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Technology Influencer! Loren is being recognized for sharing and
promoting the use of technology in the classroom and for her willingness to share her expertise with the entire AOP community. We look forward to all the gifts and talents she will share as principal! We are so proud!
For more information about touring and/or registering for our wonderful school, please contact our school office at 610-583-3662. SAVE THIS DATE: Friday, June 15, 2018, 5th Annual St. James Regional Gold Tournament in memory of Deacon Gregory O’ Brien benefiting SJRCS Tuition Assistance Program. Registration and details to follow. For more info, contact Bob Hill at 484-410-7333 or [email protected]
S P I R I T U A L A N D C O R P O R A L W O R K S O F M E R C Y
Convert the sinner Feed the hungry
Instruct the ignorant Give drink to the thirsty Counsel the doubtful Clothe the naked Comfort the sorrowful Shelter the homeless Bear wrongs patiently Visit the sick Forgive injuries Visit those in prison Pray for the living and the dead Bury the dead
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CHURCH INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 12 4:30 Victoria Offidani
Sunday, May 13 9:00 Melissa Sullivan
12:00 Rose Sargent
CHAPEL DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, May 14 8:00 Mary C. Betsch
Tuesday, May 15 8:00 Mary Sampere
Wednesday, May 16 8:00 Sernando family
Thursday, May 17 8:00 Pat Marinaro
Friday, May 18 8:00 Father Thomas P. Gillin
LEGION OF MARY – If you are homebound and would like a visit from the Legion of Mary, we are happy to serve and pray with you. Please call Grace Wasch at 610-521-3630.
If you wish to provide the hosts, altar wine, fresh flowers or vigil light in memory of a loved one for a week, names of the loved one and the donor will be published in the Sunday bulletin. The offering for the hosts and altar wine combined is $25 and the vigil light is $10. Please return this form to the Parish Rectory to arrange a memorial. Please remember: ________________________
� Living � Deceased
Offered by: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________
Week of _________ (1st choice) or ________ (2nd choice) �Hosts & Altar Wine ($25) �Vigil Light ($10) Church
A L T A R D O N A T I O N S F O R W E E K O F M A Y 1 3
In Memory of Requested by
Hosts, Altar Wine Michael & Sophie Burns Sue Burns and Vigil Light
AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, we pray for our relatives and friends who are ill, especially, Nancy Alesi, Jennifer Arcuicci, Roe DePaul, Bob Dillick, Jordan Dougherty, MaryJane Feeley, Eli Fleming, G.H., Marsha Gallo, Lucy Giancristoforo, Stephen Gieder, Kristen Griffen, Nora Hering, Margie Hicks, Kim Hoffman, Jim Holland, Helen Holroyd, Jeannette Horn, Renee Kirby, Shawn Maddesi, Joanne Marks, Gertrude McLaughlin, Cynthia Miller, Dylan Moore, Cheryl Muro, Antoinette Petrone, James Saraceni, Joanne Setecka, Tony Semola, Helen Sigda, Michele Tana
Please pray for our deceased members, relatives and friends, especially, David Flatley, Edna Turner, & John M. Epright.
S O C I A L C O N C E R N S
AID FOR FRIENDS (AFF) NEEDS YOUR HELP – Did you know that for the sick or elderly who have a hard time leaving their home, a visit from the AFF volunteer brings 7 frozen/healthful meals and companionship which eases their loneliness. You can help by providing some frozen meals to the AFF freezer in the trailer before/after weekend Masses or become an AFF visitor to the homebound. For more information, call Kitty or Tom Friel at 610-586-1225. Thank you and God bless.
CASSEROLES – Casseroles is an ongoing project to provide a hot meal to the homeless. Tins supplied by St. John’s can be found at all entrances to the Church and in the Chapel and can be dropped off at the trailer after any Sunday Mass. Please mark on the casserole the date it was cooked! Next pickup: Thursday, June 7th.
FOOD CUPBOARD – TEMPORARILY MOVED to the Parish Hall below Church! Food Cupboard is open for at least 15 minutes after each Mass, excluding holidays. All clients are seen by appointment only. Please contact the rectory to schedule an appointment. The Food Cupboard is in need of peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, cereal, oatmeal (flavored boxes), beef stew, instant rice and instant mashed potatoes.
ITEMS FOR THE COFFEE CLUB – We would like to thank everyone for their generosity with the donations received for our Chester friends. Unfortunately, at this time, we WILL NOT are accepting donations of clothes, coats or shoes. We WILL still be collecting coffee and toiletries. Again than you for your continued support. God Bless.
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T H I S W E E K ’ S S C H E D U L E
MONDAY – May 14 Boy Scouts 6:30 pm Russ Room Legion of Mary 6:30 pm Smith Room RCIA 7:00 pm Dining Room Guitar group practice 7:00 pm Church
TUESDAY – May 15 N/A Meeting 5:30 pm Thomas Room Depression Support Group 7:00 pm Russ Room
WEDNESDAY – May 16 Legion of Mary 9:30 am Smith Room
THURSDAY – May 17 Rosary and Chaplet Devotions after 8:00 am Mass Exposition/Adoration from 8:30 am-5:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Church Hall
SATURDAY – May 19 N/A Meeting 11:00 am Thomas Room Depression Support Group 11:00 am Russ Room Confessions 3:30-4:15 Church
SUNDAY – May 20 Nar-Anon Meeting 7:00 pm Thomas Room UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, May 20, 12noon Mass and LUNCHEON with Sister Linda Jean…Come express your gratitude for her! ATTENTION ST. GABRIEL’S CLASS OF 1973 Save the Date: Reunion is planned for Saturday, 9/29/2018 McKenzie’s Brew House 451 Wilimington West Chester Pike Glen, Mills, PA 19342 On Route 202 about 1 mile South of Route 1 Cash bar; buffet included; Time TBD but likely around 7pm; Price TBD Updates will be available on Facebook page “Saint Gabriel’s Class of 1973 – 45th Reunion”. PLEASE spread the word to anyone you know from this class…See you in 5 months!!
NORWOOD SENIOR CLUB Join our bi-weekly meetings for socialization, lunch/ coffee/desserts and “BIG” money prize BINGO on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 23, we will be collecting $18 for our annual luncheon at the Erin Pub on June 13. Questions call 610-213-4141. “JESUS” – Sight & Sound Theater – May 10 Sold Out Join us on Tuesday, July 10, in Lancaster to see “Jesus.” Jesus is an action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey, as we watch Jesus from the streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee. Cost: $130 includes transportation, lunch, shopping and show. Reservations due by May 17 to reserve bus and show seating. For more info, contact Helen Holroyd@ 610-213-4141. Ireland Pilgrimage/Tour – Last Chance. Come join our trip family on May 17 when we conclude our business meeting with all monies due. Last chance to join in the fun! Meetings following will detail trip particulars. Can’t make the meeting?...that’s ok; just call with any questions. Interested, please call Helen Holroyd at 610-213-4141. Save the Date – EWTN Pilgrimage October 28 to Nov 2 – Fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Mountains, retreat days at EWTN and the Blessed Sacrament Shrine in Alabama, and visits to Biltmore Estates and the Natural Bridge Caverns. More to follow. If interested call Helen @ 610-213-4141. Day of Prayer June 12, 2018 – 7:00am to 5:00pm Come for a day of spiritual renewal and discover some peace and quiet in this whirlwind of a life that we all live. Are you looking to get off the treadmill that you have been on, if only for a few hours? Then St. Raphaela Center has an answer for you! We set aside one Private Retreat Day each month for individuals that would like to spend the day in private prayer or quiet reflection at the Center. There is also the possibility of having a session with one of our Spiritual Directors on staff. When: One Tuesday of each month (September to June) Time: Open and available between 7AM and 5PM Gather together at 10AM and 3PM Cost: $15 (additional $20 for Spiritual Direction) Please register for one or more of our monthly sessions. You can also register via email ([email protected]) or phone (610-642-5715)
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