502 2 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 3, 2016 Pastor’s Corner SALUTATION FROM YOUR NEW PASTOR Reverend Timothy E. Byerley, Ph.D. Dear St. Peter’s Parishioners, Perhaps it would be helpful if I began by saying that in my perspective, continuity is vitally important for a parish. Parish life touches the very depths of a believer. In a chaotic and rapidly changing world, people look to their God and their Church as a place to find the stability and constancy in which to anchor their personal and family lives. This is why a change in priestly personnel is so difficult. A change of pastors is a disruption in our parish life and in our interior life. Our one source of stability in an insane world becomes threatened. When that pastor is very talented and charismatic, this change is all the more dramatic. Thus we see the importance of continuity in a parish. Every parish in the diocese has its own character, its own gift, its own identity, and its own special features. The identity of a parish must be preserved, so that the gift it represents for the people of the diocese continues to be available and bear fruit. In the case of St. Peter’s we have a parish that upholds traditional Catholic values and offers a profound life of worship and devotion. It is a place where families can feel secure and where children are educated in the most beautiful dimensions and customs of our faith from the very beginning. It is a place where believers who share authentic Catholic values can connect with others of the same mindset. It is a place where the finer aspects of liturgical worship are appreciated and sought after. It is a parish where people expect inspiring preaching and teaching to illuminate and deepen their relationship with Jesus Our Lord, and where the Holy Eucharist is loved, revered, and placed at the heart of parish life. In short, St. Peter’s is what Fr. Anthony called, “An oasis of orthodox Catholic faith.”
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The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 3, 2016Pastor’s Corner
SALUTATION FROM YOUR NEW PASTOR
Reverend Timothy E. Byerley, Ph.D.
Dear St. Peter’s Parishioners, Perhaps it would be helpful if I began by saying that in my perspective, continuity is vitally important for a parish. Parish life touches the very depths of a believer. In a chaotic and rapidly changing world, people look to their God and their Church as a place to find the stability and constancy in which to anchor their personal and family lives. This is why a change in priestly personnel is so difficult. A change of pastors is a disruption in our parish life and in our interior life. Our one source of stability in an insane world becomes threatened. When that pastor is very talented and charismatic, this change is all the more dramatic. Thus we see the importance of continuity in a parish. Every parish in the diocese has its own character, its own gift, its own identity, and its own special features. The identity of a parish must be preserved, so that the gift it represents for the people of the diocese continues to be available and bear fruit. In the case of St. Peter’s we have a parish that upholds traditional Catholic values and offers a profound life of worship and devotion. It is a place where families can feel secure and where children are educated in the most beautiful dimensions and customs of our faith from the very beginning. It is a place where believers who share authentic Catholic values can connect with others of the same mindset. It is a place where the finer aspects of liturgical worship are appreciated and sought after. It is a parish where people expect inspiring preaching and teaching to illuminate and deepen their relationship with Jesus Our Lord, and where the Holy Eucharist is loved, revered, and placed at the heart of parish life. In short, St. Peter’s is what Fr. Anthony called, “An oasis of orthodox Catholic faith.”
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This parish identity must be upheld and preserved. It is a gift not only to our parishioners, but to the entire diocese, and even those beyond our diocese. It will be my first priority as pastor to maintain this identity. Closely related to achieving this goal is the excellence of St. Peter’s School. Therefore, my second priority will be to preserve and enhance the great educational tradition of our parish school. The unique identity of St. Peter’s Parish has a long history. Certain pastors have marked this identity in a special way. I think of Msgr. Fallon, who enlarged this church, erected this sanctuary and built up this community with firm yet compassionate leadership. In a similar way, Fr. Anthony left his mark upon St. Peter’s. Fr. Anthony is a pastor of extraordinary calibre. He is first of all a stellar parish priest, who serves his people in the classic sacerdotal manner with a tremendous spirit of zeal, sacrifice and pastoral sensitivity. When he performs ordinary priestly duties like weddings, funerals, sick calls and hospital visits, he transforms them into profound moments of encounter with Christ. He is a captivating and inspiring preacher, and an effective teacher of youth. He is a pastoral administrator of immense competence. He is a creative liturgist who always raises the bar when it comes to adoring God in sacred worship, art, architecture, music, sanctuary appointments and liturgical processions. “All for the glory of God!” Not once in his priestly life has Fr. Anthony yielded to the spirit of minimalism that has crept into modern parish life. Fr. Anthony is also a champion fundraiser, because he bonds with his people on multiple levels and thus can encourage them to make sacrifices for worthy causes. He dreams big and executes on a grand scale. The motivating factor for Fr. Anthony in all this is love, love for Jesus, love for his Catholic faith, and love for his people. Fr. Anthony, then is one of those pastors who has left an indelible mark upon St. Peter’s. I do hope he will return for special occasions. Well, my friends, one does not replace Fr. Anthony! One does not fill his shoes, although one may try to follow in his footsteps. I will do my best, but I am sure you will forgive me if I fall short of the mark at times. Some of the things that Fr. Anthony does in the Lord’s name are unique to him. They are his God-given charisms, and his alone. Certain things could never be duplicated by another. I am sure you understand this. That is why you are so sorry to see him go. One thing immediately comes to my mind that I know I will not be able to measure up to Fr. Anthony. I promise you my friends that you would never want to taste one of my meatballs! Don’t expect an Irishman to excel at this. I am assured of the support and assistance of our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Larry Polansky and our wonderful parish staff. But your support and help are essential in order to preserve the gift of St. Peter’s that you so treasure. I believe that with the grace of God the parish will prevail. Well, this has been a traumatic time for you. I know it is difficult. To lose a beloved priest is like losing a family member. I also know that St. Peter’s parishioners are mature, well-formed Catholics. I would like to recommend something that you are familiar with. Take your interior suffering, your broken hearts and offer them to the Lord: for peace in the world, for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of your loved ones, for Fr. Anthony, who himself, is feeling the pain of separation at this moment. With prayers and blessings, Fr. Tim Byerley
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*Mass Celebrant Code: TB = Fr. Tim Byerley - LEP = Fr. Larry Polansky
Intentions: Requested by: *Mass Celebrant
Monday, July 4th 6:45 AM Intentions of Harry & Kathy Dean Elizabeth TB 9:00 AM Hugh Fingerhut Stephen Tiver LEP
Tuesday, July 5th 6:45 AM Ezequiel Morales His Son, Bennie TB 9:00 AM Charlotte M. Croci Estate LEP
Wednesday, July 6th 6:45 AM Intentions of Russell Wheeler A Friend LEP
9:00 AM James R. & Anne M. Flynn Estate LEP
Thursday, July 7th 6:45 AM Teresa M. Laverty Estate TB 9:00 AM Loretta Gilliano Tom & Rose Hare LEP
Friday, July 8th 6:45 AM Michael Schram St. Peter Senior Ministry TB 9:00 AM Raymond Mikulski Dennis & Joan Anders TB
Saturday, July 9th 9:00 AM Hugh Robert Fingerhut Pat & Debbie Moran TB
5:00 PM Anna Amalfitano Rick & Bernice Taylor TB
Sunday, July 10th
7:30 AM Jason Romero Mom & Dad LEP
9:00 AM Anna Maria Iacovitti Marinelli Family TB
10:30 AM Deacon Joseph McHugh St. Peter Altar and Rosary Society TB
Jane Frances Brodzik Terry Novak TB
Benjamin Cruciani Junikka Family TB
Eugenie Fedorowicz Stanislawa & Janusz Stefanski TB
Michael Pewor Willy & Joy Connolly TB
12 Noon Parishioners of St. Peter Parish LEP 7:00 PM Terry Maute Peter Pizzotti LEP
Sanctuary Lamp in the Church The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Memory of William Boucot the week of July 3rd – July 9th requested by his Wife and Children.
Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the Holy Souls in Purgatory the week of July 3rd – July 9th requested by A Parishioner.
Sanctuary Lamp in the Convent Chapel The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the Holy Souls in Purgatory the week of July 3rd – July 9th requested by A Parishioner.
Altar Flowers Flowers on the Altar for the week of July 3rd – July 9th have been donated in Memory of Judith Wasyluk requested by Richard & Diane Iardella.
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Parish Weekly
First Collection Total for the weekend of June 25th – June 26th was $17,111.37. Second Collection was $2,455.00 for a total of $19,566.37.
Thank you for keeping up with your Increased Giving Pledge and for building up
God’s Kingdom in our Parish!
Sunday, July 3rd
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First: Isaiah 66:10-14c Second: Galatians 6:14-18 Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9
Monday, July 4th Independence Day
First: Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22 Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26
Tuesday, July 5th St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest
St. Elizabeth of Portugal First: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 Gospel: Matthew 9:32-38
Wednesday, July 6th St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr
First: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-7
Thursday, July 7th First: Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9 Gospel: Matthew 10:7-15
Friday, July 8th First: Hosea 14:2-10 Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23
Saturday, July 9th St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
First: Isaiah 6:1-8 Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33
Sunday, July 10th Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Second: Colossians 1:15-20 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Father’s Quick Quote: “The cost of freedom
is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.”
~ John F. Kennedy
Parish Sick List We are updating our Parish Sick List. Please call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 to add a loved one to the list. You are
kindly asked to inform the person that
their name will appear in the Bulletin. Joan Anders, Marilyn Ballotta, Vincent Barone, Bernadette Bierbach, Louise Bonifacio, Barbara Brownholtz, Eva Burgess, Jennifer Compuesto, Mary
Cornely, Matt Curley, Mr. & Mrs. Daily, Harry DiNardo, John Edelmayer, Jackie Gedraitis, Anita Glick, Elizabeth Hernandez, Joe Junikka, Leona Laird, Maryann Kearney, Marie Kuehne, Irving Lamb, Jr., Christian McNasby, Mary McNulty, Mary Moran, Carmel Naples, Marilyn Ott, Matthew Ott, Mildred Rivera, Jose Rodriguez, Roger Seri, Margaret Siciensky, Mark Stevens, Joe Teti, Bonnie Tumminia, Bonnie Walker, Clara Wolfer, Nancy Wolfer-Davies, Andrea Young, Leon Zankiw.
May God heal them in mind, body and spirit!
Thank you for your prayers for our sick and shut-ins.
PLEASE NOTE: You are asked to call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 when your loved one has recovered!
Adoration Chapel
You are cordially invited to come and spend
an hour a week in adoration of Our Lord in the Adoration Chapel!
24 hours a day! Pick your hour! Jesus asked His Apostles,
“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” He is asking all of us the same question today.
Won’t you say “Yes” to Him?
All hours are available most especially: Sundays – 6:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM
Sundays – 11:00 PM ~ Midnight Mondays – 4:00 AM ~ 5:00 AM Tuesdays – Midnight ~ 1:00 AM Thursdays – 4:00 AM ~ 5:00 AM Thursdays – 11:00 PM - Midnight
Call Flora @ 665-4833 or Ben @ 662-4338 to schedule your hour.
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Independence Independence Independence Independence Day MassDay MassDay MassDay Mass July 4July 4July 4July 4thththth
Please plan on attending Mass on
Monday, July 4, 2016
9:00 AM
as we come together as a Parish Family to pray for our Christian and American heritage of liberty - as protected by the First Amendment - to continue for ourselves and generations to come! A special
Litany for Liberty will be recited at the Mass. What a wonderful way to begin our celebration of freedom!
Please note:
July 4th - Independence Day NO Miraculous Medal Novena
In observance of Independence Day, the Rectory will be closed on Monday, July 4th!
Community News
St. Vincent dePaul SocietySt. Vincent dePaul SocietySt. Vincent dePaul SocietySt. Vincent dePaul Society Our shelves are very bare and in order for us to prepare for our next Pantry Day, we are in desperate need of the following: cereal, pasta, macaroni and cheese, boxed mashed
potatoes, canned corn, canned string beans, canned fruit, tuna, brownie mix, peanut butter, jelly, cookies, canned soup, canned beans, (pork and beans, etc.) and coffee or consider making a monetary donation.
Please help us if you can. Anything you donate will be appreciated!
If you or someone you know needs help, please call our hotline at 856-904-7397.
Thank you for your generosity to our Ministry.
Monday, July 4th
Center Closed – Happy 4th of July!
Tuesday, July 5th Trivia with Rocky
Wednesday, July 6th Fit & Focused with Rossana
Intercessory Rosary led by the Legion of Mary
Thursday, July 7th Bingo
Friday, July 8th Fast Forward with Rossana
Welcome to St. Peter’s Church Fr. Tim Byerley, Our New Pastor
From: St. Peter Senior Ministry By: Claire McClernan
Dear Father Tim: As we welcome you here to St. Peter’s We just want to let you know, We are pleased that you are with us Our faith will continue to grow!
Change is not always easy… As we seniors learned well through the years, Yet, when we look back, we can surely see How the Lord calmed so many fears.
Now as you begin your new journey We are all so very excited. If we can help you in any way, Please know we would be so delighted.
When Fr. Anthony announced his successor (And we heard it from his own voice) He said: Fr. Tim Byerley’s coming, Then added: “and he is the best choice!”
So relax, we’ll come to know you Although it may take a while In the meantime, just give us your blessing Along with your beautiful smile!
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS! Doors open at 5:30 PM.
BINGO starts at 7:00 PM. Food available for purchase beginning at 5:30 PM.
NO admission allowed after 7:05 PM. Admission is $3 & includes cards
for 7 regular games. Thank you for supporting our Bingo!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: BINGO at Saint Peter's
Service Dates for Bingo Teams July 6th – Team B ~ July 13th – Team C
July 20th – Team D ~ July 27th – Team A
Upcoming Baptismal Classes PLEASE NOTE
DAY AND TIME CHANGE
Monday, July 18, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016
All classes begin at 8:00 PM in the Senior Center.
You may schedule the Baptismal date at the class.
Please call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 to register for a class so that we have adequate materials. Godparents are welcome, if able to attend. Both parents are encouraged to attend the class and children are also welcome.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GODPARENTS � They are Baptized Catholic having received the Sacrament of Confirmation. � They are 16 years of age or older. � If single, they are living a chaste life, that is, not “living together” with someone. � If married, the marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church. � They attend Holy Mass every weekend and Holy Days of Obligation.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
The Religious Education Office will be open during the summer on Monday-Thursday. Please call (856) 663-4490 before you visit. We are accepting registrations for fall Religious Education Classes. You may also pick up a registration form in the rectory. Please call if your child has had an interruption in religion studies so we can help you 'catch-up.' We are forming a special class for older children who were not yet baptized or who missed Religion classes in Grades 1 and 2.
Around the Diocese
RETROUVAILLERETROUVAILLERETROUVAILLERETROUVAILLE
A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES A Program to Help Heal and Renew Marriages.
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille provides marriage help! The next program begins on the weekend of August 12th at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Visit www.helpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential!
“Mother Teresa - Personal Experiences and Spiritual Impressions Spanning 28 Years”
presented by Msgr. Mike Mannion
Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 7:00PM
Collegium Center for Faith and Culture 301 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Join us for a beautiful evening as we celebrate the life of Blessed Mother Teresa, who is scheduled to be recognized as a Saint of the Church this September. Learn about this incredible woman from Msgr. Mike Mannion, who worked with Mother Teresa for 28 years and will share his personal experiences as well as Mother's spirituality and its impact on him. Msgr. Mike Mannion is a well known speaker and author, and served as a Cable News Network commentator for the funeral of Mother Teresa. Invite your friends!! For more information email [email protected] or call 856-534-0400.
Admission is free. Doors Open at 6:30 PM.
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June 2016
Our newest Parish Family Members are:
Elijah King Anderson, Ethan Josiah Anderson Robert Wark Griffith, IV, Lilly Felicity Hoffman
Lyla Zara Logeren
June 2016
Let us all welcome our new Parishioners who have
registered at St. Peter Parish this month:
Armando A. & Irene Acevedo John J. Ostermueller, Michael & Victoria Rosario
June 2016
Please remember in prayer those who have been
buried from our Parish:
Dennis J. Armento, Anne T. Jordan David E. Bradian, Peter J. Heckers
Don’t forget….
Nationwide Mass Times There is a Ministry available to traveling Catholics to
find a Church at your vacation site. Visit the website @ www.Masstimes.org
for location and Mass times.
Going on Vacation?
Everyone looks forward to a little R&R during the summer. A weekend at the Shore or in the Mountains does wonders for the body and the spirit! Let’s use this time to appreciate the wonders of God’s creations and thank Him for His goodness!
As you travel this summer with your family, please remember your Parish Family in Merchantville. You are kindly asked to continue to support St. Peter Parish over the summer by keeping up with your contributions. God will surely reward you and the Priests of the Parish thank you for your generosity!
May you enjoy the beauty of summer and return home safely!
Service ScheduleService ScheduleService ScheduleService Schedule
Extraordinary Ministers for July 9th – 10th 5:00 PM K. Burns, F. Sinatra, B. Kwiatkowski, F. Sass 7:30 AM N. Perry, C. Aghaji, D. Doyle 9:00 AM M. Campbell, J. Dymond, M. O’Callaghan 10:30 AM J. German, M. Pascale, A. Naidas, J. Szczepanski, M. Kenney 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM E. Kradzinski, M. DiPiero, T. Taylor, B. Boulger, J. Clarke
Lectors for July 9th – 10th 5:00 PM C. Zia-Sass & A. Marinelli 7:30 AM A. Lipenta & J. Foster 9:00 AM K. O’Callaghan & C. McClernan 10:30 AM K. McConnell & M. Deluhery 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM O. Rivera & T. Crymes
Altar Servers for July 9th – 10th 5:00 PM M. Callaway, P. Gray, A. Marinelli, G. Marinelli 7:30 AM M. Mesco, L. Mesco, T. Megee, J. DiBease 9:00 AM A. Frombach, P. Frombach, V. Spinola, R. O’Callaghan 10:30 AM Z. Snodgrass, A. Magno, W. Lineman, G. Fowler 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM K. Borger, T. Janiszewski, Z. Myers, N. Myers, J. Myers
Altar Servers for the Week of July 11th Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday
6:45 AM P. Gray & R. Basso 9:00 AM P. Frombach & J. Wirth
Monday Night Novena
M. Deluhery & T. Deluhery
Thursday – Friday – Saturday
6:45 AM A. Riley & C. Miller 9:00 AM G. Fowler & A. Hughes
Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016
TLM – 7th
Sunday after Pentecost – 2nd
Class
Reading I – Isaiah 66:10-14c
Thus says the LORD: Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her; exult, exult with her, all you who were mourning over her! Oh, that you may suck fully of the milk of her comfort, that you may nurse with delight at her abundant breasts! For thus says the LORD: Lo, I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing torrent. As nurslings, you shall be carried in her arms, and fondled in her lap; as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort. When you see this, your heart shall rejoice and your bodies flourish like the grass; the LORD's power shall be known to his servants.
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!"
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
"Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you, sing praise to your name!" Come and see the works of God, his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam.
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
He has changed the sea into dry land; through the river they passed on foot; therefore let us rejoice in him. He rules by his might forever.
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me. Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness!
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
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Reading II – Galatians 6:14-18
Brothers and sisters:
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision, but only a new creation. Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God.
From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
Gospel - Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.' If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.' Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, 'The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.' Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."
The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name." Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
