St. Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111 Beginning today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will dedicate this year from October 2018 to October 2019 as the Extraordinary Year of Mission. Throughout this year, please remember your vocational call, by your bap- tism, to be missionaries. We need to bring Jesus Christ to the whole world and the whole world to Jesus Christ. Please pray daily for the mis- sionaries and the people they serve and embrace missionary discipleship. Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Second collection today is taken up for the Missions. Thank you for your support and generosity.
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St. Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
Beginning today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will dedicate this year
from October 2018 to October 2019 as the Extraordinary Year of Mission.
Throughout this year, please remember your vocational call, by your bap-
tism, to be missionaries. We need to bring Jesus Christ to the whole
world and the whole world to Jesus Christ. Please pray daily for the mis-
sionaries and the people they serve and embrace missionary discipleship.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 21, 2018
The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Second collection today is taken up for the Missions. Thank you for your support and generosity.
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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: Fir st 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 pr iest six months pr ior
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
PASTOR: Rev. Char les E. Bonner
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Dreger
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Rober t Lucas
PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Patr ick Diamond
PRINCIPAL: Sister Jane Mary Carr , IHM
VICE PRINCIPAL: Sister Patr icia Healey, IHM
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
Pray the Rosary
God listens to you!
The Blessed Sacrament
You are welcome to spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Bring your rosary, prayer book, bible, or just sit quietly.
Wednesday, October 24 & 31 12:00—2:00pm
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 21, 2018
FOCUS: Through his suffering, Jesus justifies many and sympathizes with us in our weaknesses.
The coming of the kingdom has renewed all crea-tion. Its fulfillment in Christ will bring complete renewal and hope. Even the difficult issue of suffer-ing changed. No longer without meaning or pur-pose, it has become an opportunity to serve and to be intimately joined to Christ, the Suffering Serv-ant.
LITURGY OF THE WORD: The prophet Isaiah
foretells the burden to be borne by the Suffering Servant, and how through that suffering the world would find redemption. The writer of Hebrews re-minds us that Christ, in sharing our human condi-tion, truly understands our struggles and tempta-tions. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that disciple-ship and suffering are intimately related.
REFLECTION: Hebrews reminds us that the One who has shared our human lot of suffering and temptation is now enthroned in the heavenly realm. But his position "on high" does not make him unap-proachable and above our struggles. Thus, when we approach Christ in prayer we can expect mercy and a sympathetic hearing from his "throne of grace."
So we ask ourselves:
Do we expect mercy from Christ each time we ask for it?
Then, how does that mercy show itself in how we treat others?
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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 every Monday evening at 7:30PM in the Cecilian Room. You are always welcome to join us and renew your Spirit.
Aid For Friends We are always looking for volunteers to help with this minis-try. Perhaps you would consider being a volunteer cook for AFF. Just add an extra portion to your family meal, freeze it in the trays we provide, and bring them to the freezer locat-ed in the alcove between the rectory and church. For info on how you can help, please call Bernadette O’Donnell at 215-379-3448.
FREEZER HOURS: Mon thru Fri Sat & Sun 8:30am-6pm 8:30am-4pm
Mass Schedule For October 27th & 28th Saturday Celebrant: Father Bonner 5:00pm Lector: Barbara Hee Sunday Celebrant: Father Lucas 6:30am Lector: Theresa Kuhar 8:00am Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Madeleine Litka 9:30am Celebrant: Father Bonner
Lector: Rita Malfara 11:00am Celebrant: Father Bonner
Lector: Richard McIvor
Manna Food Drive Thank you for bringing non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, etc. to the vestibule of the Church this weekend. God bless you for thinking of others.
Parish Council Meeting—NEW DATE A Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 22 at 7:00PM in the lower level meeting room. Please con-tact Susan Wagner at 215-725-1240 if unable to attend.
Pre-Cana Couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony are re-quired to attend a Pre-Cana Program. Saint Cecilia Church will host a one day program on Saturday, November 3rd at the Medical Mission Sisters on Pine Road beginning at 9:00am. We will conclude with the 5:00pm Mass at Saint Cecilia Church. Pre-registration is required by contacting the rectory at 215-725-1240.
Holy Day of Obligation
All Saints Day—Thursday, November 1
Please remember there is no Vigil Mass for Holy Days
Masses on Thursday
6:30, 8:30, 10:30am & 6:00pm
God Bless Our Newly Baptized
Nora Kathleen Prosperi
Juliette Marie Flicker
Maeve Kathleen Preston
Walter William Wyrsta
Congratulations to our newly
Married Couple
Eric Robinson & Kathleen Moffett
Clothing Drive at St. Cecilia—Nov. 17 Start looking through your closets and gather your ‘unwanted stuff’ for St. Vincent de Paul Society. On Saturday, November 17 look for the GreenDrop truck in the parking lot from 8:00am to 12:00pm. We accept clothing, shoes, tools, collectibles, kitchenware, toys, small appliances, electronics, musical in-struments, sporting goods. Please NO TV’s or computer monitors. Place your donations in plastic bags or boxes. Thank you for your help.
All Souls Mass St. Cecilia Church will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mas at 6:00pm on Friday, November 2nd to remember all those who have died throughout this past year. All are welcome to attend.
Bell Choir Practice for our Christmas Mass will begin Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00pm in the Choir Loft. Anyone interested in joining the choir, please come to the first practice. No experience is necessary.
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St. Cecilia Holiday Craft Show Saturday—November 10, 2018
Senior Citizen News St. Cecilia Seniors meet on Thursdays from 10am to
2pm in the 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. For more information, please call the rectory at 215-725-1240.
St. William Seniors meet the 2nd and 4th Wednes-day of the month at 12pm at Wesley, 7040 Oxford Ave. The next meeting on Oct. 24th is our Halloween Bingo Party. Please wear your costume. New members are always welcome. For info on upcoming trips call Betty Harding at 215-745-7199.
Designer Bag Bingo (LOAH Division 25) Where: St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd. When: Saturday, October 27 doors open 6:30 Cost: $30 BYOB and outside food permitted Tkts: Kathleen McAnaney 215-742-1812 [email protected]
L king for Halloween costumes
Check your attic/basement for any new or gently used Halloween costumes. Girl Scouts will be collecting costumes on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the School Cafeteria door from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Email [email protected] for more information.
St. Anne’s Craft Show CRAFTERS NEEDED—St. Anne Social Hall Memphis & Tucker Sts., Phila. 19125 DATES: Nov. 10 (10am-4pm); Nov. 11 (8am-1pm) COST: $25 for weekend (pay by Nov. 4) CALL: Claire Gardner 215-425-3232
It gives us great pleasure to announce the SCS Stu-dent Council Officers, Homeroom Representa-tives and Service Commis-sion for the 2018-2019 school year.
President: Adrianna Storck Vice President: Ajibola Adesipo Secretary: Aidan McHugh Advising Officers: Avery Lubbe, Tatum McHugh, Gabriella Vu Service Commissioners: John Clark, Keva Duggan, Joseph Wade
Service Commission: Isabella Antoninich, Meghan Brennan, Matthew Chris-tian, Andy Cruz, Marissa Dawes, Angela DiNezza, Kate-lyn Hein, Brynn Henry, Nicholas Lachawiec, Charlotte McGonigle, Alexa Price, Beyonce Reid, Regan Welsh, Luke Zorawski
St. Cecilia School Latest News
Pasta Dinner All are invited to BSA Troop 290’s annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. Enjoy a won-derful evening while supporting our 2018-2019 season. Meals include pasta, meat-balls, salad, rolls, dessert and soft drinks. Take out is available. DATE: November 3rd (4:00-8:00pm) PLACE: St. Cecilia Auditorium COST: Adults $10; Seniors & children (under 12) $8 Children under 5—free
Crescentville United Methodist Church Flea Market & Bazaar—Sat., Oct. 27 (9am—1:30pm) Join us for lunch! 412 Sentner St., Phila., 19120 Thrifty treasures, fabulous homemade vegeta-ble beef soup, homemade baked goods.
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Job Opportunities
Medical Mission Sisters Housekeeper FT—Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm resume to [email protected]
Brothers of Charity—PT position for younger men to assist Brothers in their home for adults with intel-lectual disabilities near Glenside up to 25 hrs/week. Must drive and have current license. Call Brother John 215-887-6361.
Archbishop Ryan High School searching for a Part Time Teacher to teach one section of AP World History beginning Nov. 5, 2018. Class is held in the morning. Degree in History required. Email resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Celebrate St. Katherine Drexel You are invited to the celebration of the installation of the tomb with the sacred remains of St. Katherine Drexel on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11:00am Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul. All religious communities, schools and institutions, archdiocesan groups and organizations are asked to send represent-atives to this celebration. Please RSVP to Donna Hud-dell at [email protected] if coming as a group.
Mass for those suffering from addiction All are invited to join in a Mass on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 12:00pm at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.
Infant Memorial Service Holy Redeemer invites you and your family who have experienced a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant to our interfaith Infant Memorial Ser-vice on Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 3:00pm in the Redeemer Chapel (located between the hospital and St. Joseph Manor).
November—All Souls Remembrance
During November, the month of sacred remembrance, we bring before God the names of our loved ones who have passed from this life. We acknowledge our enduring love; we express our hope that they be eternally blessed, and we share our desire to be reunited with them in the everlasting glory made possible through the Resurrection of Jesus.
We encourage everyone to write down and send in the names of your loved ones who have died (and you do not have to send a donation). Your loved ones’ names will be in a special memorial basket placed near the altar for remem-brance during the entire month of November. You may place this in the collection basket or deliver to the rectory. Loving God, we remember now in prayer our dearly departed. May they rest in peace with you and experience the eternal joy of heaven. Merciful Lord, strengthen our hope that we, too, will one day share
in the resurrection of your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
The Faith of the Family Join us at Mother Boniface Spirituality Ctr, 3501 Solly Ave. for discussion and lunch about:
The Faith of the Family in the Church Tuesday, Nov. 6—10am to 12:30pm (lunch included)
The Faith of the Family in the Home Tuesday, Nov. 13—10am to 12:30pm (lunch included)
Register 267-350-1831 or email name and phone num-ber to [email protected]
Free Will Offering
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF October 22nd
MONDAY, October 22nd 6:30am – Nicholas Hearne
8:30am – Antonio Incollingo
TUESDAY, October 23rd 6:30am – Isabel Gilbert 8:30am – Dec’d members of Sailer & Dube Families
WEDNESDAY, October 24th 6:30am – Thomas & Karen Moosbrugger & Thomas, Jr. 8:30am – Carmine Verrecchia & Filomena Campellone THURSDAY, October 25th 6:30am – Catherine Drake (5th anniversary)
8:30am – Anna Appell Corcoran FRIDAY, October 26th
6:30am – Sandra Marie Wolf 8:30am – Norma & Roy Cavey SATURDAY, October 27th 8:30am – Martin Griffith
5:00pm – Robert Wehr (birthday memorial)
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THE SICK OF THE PARISH IN YOUR PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY:
Margaret Lukacko Kara Granger Mike McKee Charles Randolph Veronica Klepesky Julia Bastian Christopher Rodgers Rosemary Von Hartleben Frank Gutekunst James J. Tobin Ann Marie Tobin Masgai Marie Lawly Violet Black Doreen Leason Lisa Malgieri Mike Hollenbach Lisa Kovacs-Breuer Megan Stewart Joann Cliggett Marie Zook Kathy Condran Billy Bailey Patty Martin Timothy Martin Walter Hnat Jack Kelly Eithna Russell The Davies Family The Seipel Family Russy Kahny Julia Maxin Judi Potts Carol Gordon Bill O’Neill Peg McNeely Liz Bernhard PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, ESPECIALLY:
Karylyn Hines William J. O’Neill Rodolfo Tan Pasquale Martino
