Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907 Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. Prior to Baptism, parents should attend a Pre-Jordan class held in our Spiritual Life Center. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com/ baptism, and we will contact you. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 3 PM in church and anytime by appointment. Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in church. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass. Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday. Please register as “Catholic” when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital. Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com, or contact the rectory. Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 AM - 2 PM Rev. John Flanagan (Pastor) [email protected]Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander (Parish Deacon) [email protected]Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) [email protected]610-583-6120 Sue Eubanks (Business Manager) [email protected]Nancy Dunham (Secretary) [email protected]Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) [email protected]Lou Scaperotto (Sacristan) John Keller, Jr. (Facilities Manager) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) [email protected]Chrissy Stief (Choir Director) Mass Schedule Daily Mass: 8 AM Saturday: 3 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM Holy Days: As published Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park 610-532-6880 www.stmadelineparish.com Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 www.stjamesregional.com Francesca Cerabino (Principal) [email protected]Sue Eubanks (Business Manager) [email protected]August 30, 2020 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Saint Madeline Parish A Caring Community of Faith Since 1907
Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 11 AM Mass. Prior to Baptism, parents should attend a Pre-Jordan class held in our Spiritual Life Center. To register for Baptism, complete our application on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com/baptism, and we will contact you.
Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory no less than six months prior to the intended date. Pre-Cana Seminar on Marriage is required.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 3 PM in church and anytime by appointment.
Adoration: Every Monday at 8:30 AM until Benediction at 4 PM in church.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday to Friday after the 8 AM Mass.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: We are on call for Taylor Hospital every Tuesday. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit on Sunday. Please register as “Catholic” when admitted and contact the rectory for pastoral visits while in the hospital.
Welcome New Parishioners! Complete our registration form on the parish website, www.stmadelineparish.com, or contact the rectory.
Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 AM - 2 PM
Rev. John Flanagan (Pastor) [email protected] Rev. Dennis M. Weber, Servants of Charity Rev. Amal Sawarimuthu, Servants of Charity (Sunday and Weekday Masses) Deacon Michael Alexander (Parish Deacon) [email protected] Eileen Boyle (Director of Religious Education) [email protected] 610-583-6120 Sue Eubanks (Business Manager) [email protected] Nancy Dunham (Secretary) [email protected] Christopher Avery (Pastoral Administrator) [email protected] Lou Scaperotto (Sacristan) John Keller, Jr. (Facilities Manager) Sean Zaleski (Liturgical Music Coordinator) [email protected] Chrissy Stief (Choir Director)
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: 8 AM Saturday: 3 PM (Confessions), 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM Holy Days: As published
Church: 400 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park Rectory: 110 Park Street, Ridley Park
610-532-6880 www.stmadelineparish.com Spiritual Life Center: 405 Tome Street, Ridley Park
ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
500 Tome Street, Ridley Park 610-583-3662 www.stjamesregional.com
Saturday, August 29 The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 4:00 PM † Betty Tait Family
Sunday, August 30 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM † Julia King St. Madeline Sodality 11:00 AM † Ron Ondo Len & Chris West 5:00 PM † Joseph P. Kane Sister, Connie Sweeney
Monday, August 31 Weekday 8:00 AM † Eddie Gussin Pat Mullin
Tuesday, September 1 Weekday 8:00 AM † Thomas H. Eckenrode, Sr. Family
Wednesday, September 2 Weekday 8:00 AM † Nicholas Stroffolino and the Living and Deceased Members of the LaFata and Stroffolino Families Mary Stroffolino
Thursday, September 3 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM † Barbara Eubanks Ron Eubanks
Friday, September 4 Weekday 8:00 AM † Gloria Merlino Gloria DePhilippe
Saturday, September 5 Saint Teresa of Calcutta 4:00 PM † Rene Macrone Family
Sunday, September 6 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM † Living and Deceased Members of the Parish 11:00 AM † Bianca Ferrante Family 5:00 PM † Living and Deceased Members of the Parish
Mass Intentions From Fr. Flanagan
Dear St. Madeline Family, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12: 1-2) During the lockdown period, I came across a healing prayer from Padre Pio. My abbreviated version is, “I pray for healing of mind, body, soul and spirit, through the intercession of Padre Pio (and I added) St. John Vianney, Mother Teresa and St. Therese the Little Flower.” I still use this for any type of healing. In Sunday’s reading, St. Paul urges us to offer our bodies as holy and pleasing to God, and to be transformed by the renewal of our mind. Being pleasing to God is an “all in” process that includes our entire being – mind, body, soul and spirit. St. Paul urges and encourages us to never give up on the journey. Paul himself was shipwrecked, beaten, and imprisoned but he persevered on his mission to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. We need, and the age we live in, needs this good news. God bless you and God bless the St. Mad’s Family! Peace,
Fr. John Flanagan
Arise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic “He has risen; he is not here; see the place where they laid him.”
– Mark 16:6
The Archdiocese is providing resources, guidelines, recommendations and directives for the period following the lifting of the COVID19 restrictions.
Please visit their website: http://archphila.org/arise/ Thank you!
Keep Cool Campaign Update: We need you to keep us cool! Thank you! Donations to the “Keep Cool Campaign” have now totaled over $133,472. The Goal is $220,000. We have received contributions ranging from $25 to a new high of $10,000! Thank you very much and God bless you! Fundraising options: *Keep Cool Campaign envelopes are available in Church. *Donations may be made through our website at Keep Cool Campaign. *Monthly and Annual Pledges are an option. *All proceeds from the Parish Cookbook and Christmas Ornaments. *Funeral Memorial donations may be applied to the Keep Cool Campaign. *A parish-wide letter will be mailed soliciting funds. Please consider making a donation for your Church and this project. We have not asked for funds for capital projects in recent history. Many people make charitable donations – please consider your parish and our campaign. There may be some parishioners who would consider a one-time or two-year significant donation. All help is greatly appreciated. If you cannot donate at this time, please consider it in the future. “For God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work”. Thank you to everyone who has donated and to those who are considering in the future! May God bless you for your generosity and your love of our beautiful parish!
Rectory Office Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• The rectory office is open for pick-up items. Please call or email beforehand so we can have your item ready. Please wear a mask; hand sanitizer will be available at the door. Please continue to drop off items in the front door mail slot to ensure social distancing.
Archdiocesan Rosary Campaign for an End to the Coronavirus: Join us online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary asking the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an end to the corona-virus and to bring restoration to those most severely impacted by the pandemic.
• Monday through Thursday at 8 PM
• Details and log-in, visit: www.phillyevang.org/rosary SUNDAY MASS READINGS:
Reading I: Jeremiah 20: 7-9 Here is a “confession” of the St. Augustine sort, in which the prophet reveals the pains and bothersome elements of his calling. He says he feels “duped” or “tricked” by God. In fulfilling his mission, he faced many persecutors, and yet the urge to preach was irresistible, so he has carried on. Reading II: Romans 12: 1-2 Christian life is supposed to be a sacrifice offered to God. Also, we are not to conform to the passing world, but to the things of the life to come that will last. We are therefore to be inwardly transformed. The Gospel: Matthew 16: 21-27 Peter, only having recently proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, now becomes an unwitting obstacle to the Lord’s mission. How? By remonstrating Jesus when He says His mission involves the cross. Jesus goes on to describe Peter’s disciple- ship, and ours, as a matter of taking up our own cross, whatever that might be.
Baptism: We welcome Brooke Kathryn Powley as a new member of our community, born of water and the Holy Spirit.
New Parishioners: We warmly welcome the following parishioners who registered during the summer months: David & Stephanie Beatty, Michael Brassell & Jenna Massimo, Kristy Connor, Jeb & Amanda Insley, Steven & Crystall Lucien, Greg Meier & Lauren McArdle, Ronald & Julianne Perkins, and Mark Suplee & Jillian Johnson.
August 30 through September 5:
• The Vigil Candle on the Blessed Mother Altar has been lit in memory of Noreen Wasch, Happy Birthday, at the request of Jeffrey, Stephanie, Michael, and Mom.
• The Vigil Candle on the Saint Joseph Altar has been lit in memory of Rene Macrone at the request of his daughter, Rosemarie.
• The Vigil Candle on the Saint Joseph Altar has been lit in memory of Joseph P. Kane at the request of his sister, Connie Sweeney.
• The Vigil Candle on the Saint Joseph Altar has been lit for healing for Joe Cavicchio at the request of Theresa.
Drive-By Food Drive: Saturday, September 12, 10 AM - 12 noon, in our parish parking lot.
Suggested food items:
Ice Tea Cookies Juice Crackers Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake Mix Pop Tarts Jello Breakfast Bars Soup Cereal Canned Roast Beef Canned Fruit Manwich Canned Chicken Rice Roni Tuna Mac & Cheese Mayonnaise Dish Detergent
Canceled Events: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following special events have been canceled. We will let you know if they get rescheduled. Thank you!
• St. Madeline Café, Sept. 8
• Food Drive in Church, Sept. 12 & 13
• KOC Peace Council #4518 Golf Tournament, Sept. 14
• Food Drive in Church, Oct. 10 & 11
Please stay informed and connect with St. Madeline's
through Facebook and Email. We will keep you posted
Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are currently serving in the United States Military:
MSgt. April Ashjian Air Force MSgt. Justin Ashjian Air Force PVT Joseph Caponigro Army PVT Jason Cavalieri, Jr. Army Cpl. Vincent Anthony DeGori Jr. Marines SPC Andrew Gieder Army PFC Pacey Lenge Marines CTT II Jesse Mellema Navy
God Bless All Who Serve the
Financial Facts St. James Regional Catholic School
From Mrs. Cerabino's Desk…
St. James Regional Catholic School has the following teaching positions available: 7th Grade Teacher and 4th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher (12 week position). Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference and all clearances to Francesca Cerabino, [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming our faculty back to school on Tuesday, September 8th and our children back to school on Wednesday, September 9th. May God continue to keep us safe and healthy.
We are called to be Pillars of Faith … lighting the path to God’s presence in you.
Information on touring and/or registering for our wonderful school may be obtained by contacting the school office,
610-583-3662.
St. Madeline PREP
St. Madeline PREP will begin in September but we will not be returning to the classrooms at St. James Regional Catholic School. After reviewing various possibilities, keeping your children safe at home to continue their faith journeys is the best option right now. Bringing your children closer to Jesus and the Sacraments is our combined responsibility as parents and catechists. As we approach September, more information will be shared with you on our exact process of a blend of virtual lessons (recorded, not Real Time) with parent directed follow-up.
• Click the PREP link on our parish website: https://stmadelineparish.com/prep-home
• Email our parish Director of Religious Education, Eileen Boyle, with any questions: [email protected]
GO TO: www.parishgiving.org Please consider our Parish Online Giving Program. Sign-up is easy!
We pray for our sick that they may receive the healing strength of God: Talan Peters, Edward Verratti, Susan Aloi, Jean Burns, Andrew James Hartunian, Jack Cavanaugh, Walter Henderson Jr, Theresa Stern, Pat McGinley, Luke Theodosiades, Lindsay Deckard, Theresa Carbone, Bernice Barnes, Calvin Valenti Jr, Rose Valenti, Greg Corley, Pamela Thornton, Daniel Schiller, Judi Coyne, Joy Martin, Joseph Long, Barbara Bramley, Al Cyanic, Bridget Zellner, Lexi Flocco, Camile Milnes, Gavin McGinley, Robert Campitelli, Pasquale Marino, Patrick Holland, Ashlee Bucksar, Maureen Heistand, Catherine Burke, Peggy Abrahamsen, Kelli Kovach, Jerry Fisher, Robert J Gray, Kitty Dennis, Kim Mutarelli, Elaine Roberts, Joann Fox, Thomas Dougherty, Maxx DiVario, Carol Ann Iasco, Patricia Dabadeen, Marie Walsh, Patrick O’Connor, James Phillips, Doris Taraba, Audrey Gatone, Roni Roller, Kay Masteller, Arty Erle, Pamela Robertson, Peg Breslin, Mike Rafter, Jeanne Verbitski, Stephen Henry, Colin Brandenburg, Mackenzie Ryan Kelly, Lois Manini, Peg Dietzmann, Marie Nicolai, William Shaw, Mary Borzillo, James Kennedy, Katelyn Clour, Patrick Wolfe, Liam Walden, Nick Lentz, Paul Yotsko, Caroline Jefferson, Stephen Bradley, Dorothy Shannon, Ron Koch, Jim Fry, Janet Szedlmayer Leung, Geraldine Blair, Gabriella Brittingham, Ben Robinson, Diana Bochanski, Tony Giuliano, Helen Schell, Steve Elek, Mary Small, Joseph Bradford, Clifford Foster, Jill Robinson, Barbara Blake, Mary Kull, John Benedek Sr, Steven Morelos, Mary Lue Hoke, Tom Sciascia, Michael Fiorello, Erin Sullivan, Rita Smalley, Maryanne Toner, James Siravo, Baby Paityn Donsky, Stephanie Scattolini, Lisa Buschmeier, Maryann Lerza, Nancy Kovach, Deirdre Whitton, Lena Barone, Baby Vincent Nowroozi, Patrick Monaghan III, Dixie Bullock, Rosario Juliano, Connie Kopko, John Beamon, Debbie Schnellenbach, Thomas Mastroddi, Onorina Lafferty, Mary Faulkner, Angela Helms, Daniel Cirminiello, Theresa Gray, Susan Gallagher, Nancy Gallagher, Rose McStravick, Kate Martin, Francis McAlpin.
IN LOVING MEMORY: Please remember our parish when your loved one dies. In the obituary: In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Madeline Memorial Fund in memory of (name). PLANNED GIVING BEQUEST: You can make a bequest to our parish by including the following statement in your will: I leave to St. Madeline Parish the sum of (dollar amount). This is one way that will ensure that St. Madeline Parish will continue into the future and will be able to further all the good works that have been done here in the past.
Collection for August 22 & 23, 2020
Envelopes: $ 6,285.00
Online: $ 2,827.00
Total: $ 9,112.00
Thank you very much to those who are still contributing by putting your church envelopes in the
rectory mail slot, mailing them, using Parish Giving or the new Weekly Offering tab on the website. In these
tough times, it is appreciated very much. God bless you
for your goodness. Thank you for your sacrifice, kindness and generosity to St. Madeline Parish!
- Fr. John Flanagan
Currently Enrolling SPE Members for EITC Tax Credits! The EITC program has had a tremendous impact on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s ability to offer financial aid to many deserving families. Families who receive EITC scholarships would not be able to experience a Catholic education without these generous donations from individuals in the community. The Foundation for Catholic Education is currently accepting commitments for the 2020 tax year. You can choose the school where you would like your tax dollars to go! It is a win-win for everyone!!
• If interested, contact St. James Regional at 610-583-3662.
