St. Cornelius S U N D A Y B U L L E T I N February 16, 2020
MOST REVEREND NELSON J. PEREZ FOURTEENTH BISHOP
AND TENTH ARCHBISHOP ARCHDIOCESE OF
PHILADELPHIA
The people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia join Archbishop Perez in prayer with all the faithful as they work together united in faith, hope, and charity.
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Thoughts from the Second Floor Front VI Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 16, 2020 We continue our Liturgical journey through Matthew’s account of the Gospel this year. Within his account Matthew has seven sections; the Infancy Narrative, Five Discourses each with its own theme and then the Passion Narrative. Chapter 5 contains the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount or, as it is also called, the Great Ser-mon and is in the first of the discourses. The section we hear this weekend is traditionally referred to as the Great Anti-Theses. Jesus, in a classic teaching style announces what was taught and then offers a new teaching. In this passage there are six examples of conduct demanded of those who claim to be a disciple of Christ. Each one deals with a commandment from the law that Jesus recognizes then follows Jesus’ teaching on the topic. You have heard that … but I say to this; hence the title “The Antitheses.” In Jesus’ teaching He accepts three from Mosaic law and extends or deepens its meaning. These He rejects as a standard of conduct for His disciples. At his trial later in the gospel, Jesus is accused of preaching against the Temple and the Law. In chapter 5 He states that He has not come to …abolish the law or the prophets…. but to fulfill. While Jesus’ teaching is anti-thetical to the Mosaic Law in many instances, He also has a way of leading His followers into a deeper and more profound understanding of the meaning of the Law and His new commands. A Catholic Scripture scholar named Fr. Benedict Viviano, O.P. has offered a more nuanced approach to this teaching in chapter five of Matthew’s gospel. Rather than refer to the statements as Anti-Theses, Viviano calls on us to recognize them more as Hyper-Theses. Not against but beyond. The Law of Moses states You shall not kill. Jesus’ assertion is that getting angry is the more pressing issue. Think about it for a minute. The likelihood that anyone of us is going to commit murder before the day is out is re-mote at best. The probability of anger and the accompanying actions, words and the concomitant bad feelings that remain in the relationship afterwards are a real danger; whether it is with your brother, your sister, your parent or your spouse. The threat of Gehenna is not hell. It is a real place on the south side of Jerusalem where idolatrous Jews would sacrifice their own children to the pagan god Molech. It was considered cursed and eventually turned into the town dump where there was a continual fire burning refuse from the city. It became a symbol for everlast-ing punishment. All that for getting angry. The command against adultery again is taken to a new level. In this hyper-thesis Jesus is not endorsing self-mutilation. However, nothing should be held onto if it blocks the Kingdom of God arriving in and through us. The call is to treat each other with the dignity we all deserve simply because we are children of God. To view others as objects to be used for our satisfaction or gratification diminishes who they are and diminishes us. Think of the li-centious nature of our contemporary culture. Whether it is in the entertainment industry or commercial advertise-ments there is a level of reductionism that objectifies the other. Our focus is not to be on that person as an object but see the other in relationship; recognize and celebrate that person for who they are and not for what they can do for you. Because divorce is so common anymore a real sensitivity is needed to address this issue. Sadly, sometimes marriage does not work out, for a variety of reasons. But divorce, as a satisfactory solution to marital difficulty, is more than regrettable. I see it in the priesthood as well. A young man, after several years of prayer, study and dis-cernment gets himself ordained and then in even less time walks away from it. Commitment is an important aspect of discipleship that is lamentably lacking in the world and understanding in the hearts and minds of so many. The final admonition addresses one of my favorite things – language and its use. Aside from the coarse sound foul language has by its very nature, it is truly a reflection of the speaker. I think people use foul language because they are not smart enough to come up with much of anything else. Was it not Dr. Henry Kissinger who said that the art of true diplomacy was telling someone to go to hell in such a way that they actually begin to look for-ward to the trip? Take care in your use of language; it reveals more about you than you may realize. Faithfully, Msgr. Diamond
MOST REVEREND NELSON J. PEREZ
FOURTEENTH BISHOP AND TENTH ARCHBISHOP
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
Nelson J. Perez was born in Miami, Florida, on June 16, 1961 to David and Emma Perez and is the brother of the late Dr. David Perez and Louis Martin Perez. He was raised in West New York, New Jersey. Archbishop Perez earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Montclair State Uni-versity in 1983. He entered Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he earned a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology degrees in 1988 and 1989, respectively.
He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadel-phia at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on May 20, 1989. In 1998, he was named Chaplain to His Ho-liness, Pope John Paul II, with the title of Monsignor. In 2009, he was named a Prelate of Honor by Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Monsignor Nelson J. Perez Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Cen-tre in New York on June 8, 2012. He was ordained a bish-op on July 25, 2012 in Saint Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, New York by Bishop William F. Murphy. Bishop Perez was appointed by Pope Francis as the elev-
enth Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland on July 11, 2017. He was installed at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on September 5, 2017. As a part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Perez has served on and chaired several committees and sub-committees. He currently serves as chair of the Bishops’ Stand-ing Committee on Cultural Diversity and as a member of the Administrative and Religious Liberty Committees. In November 2018, Bishop Perez began a three-year term as the bishop liaison for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). On January 23, 2020 Pope Francis appointed him the fourteenth Bishop and tenth Archbishop of Phil-adelphia. Kind, joyous, and hard-working, Archbishop Perez enriches those ministries and people en-trusted to his care.
Mass of Installation
February 18, 2020
Cathedral Basilica of
Saints Peter and Paul
“It’s awesome to be back in Philadelphia with people who are faith-filled, who love the Lord, love the church. I come back really with a sense of great gratitude and joy to serve alongside great bishops.”
— Archbishop Nelson Perez
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3rd Sunday Parish Rosary All parishioners are invited to participate in the 3rd Sunday parish rosary, recited after the 11:00 am Mass on every 3rd Sunday in the year. Join us after the 11:00 AM Mass, February 16th recite the Rosary with your fellow parishioners.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Parish Holy Hour
Tuesday, March 10th 7:00 pm
Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of love shall be at the center of the life of the
people of God so that through all the manifestations of worship due him shall be given back ‘love for love’ and truly become the life of our souls. (Pope John Paul II)
Our hour together in prayer will be guided by the following form.
7 pm - Opening Hymn and Exposition Reading Hymn Short Homily Private meditation - Bible readings encouraged
7:35 pm - Rosary 7:55 pm - Benediction Recessional Hymn
Please join us sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Coffee The St. Cornelius Council of the Knights of Columbus will be host-ing its monthly coffee reception after the 11:00 Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Our next coffee reception is the weekend of March 1. Nick Cappelli of Pronto Catering is again supplying us with the caffeine, cocoa and tea. We ask parishioners with last names N-Z to help out by bringing a dozen or so baked goods to share with all our parishioners Thank you to the Music Ministry who will be donat-ing this coming month and to those parish groups who
have donated baked goods for our earlier First Sunday Cof-fees: Family Promise, Bible Study, Parish Prayer Circle, Ador-ers, Prayer Shawl, Consolers, and Pastoral Council.
Also, please use disposable containers for easier clean up. See you there!
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Stand Up for Life
Essay Contest
The St. Cornelius Respect Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring an Essay Contest from January 26 to February 23. Contest is open to all students of the Parish in grades 6-8. Win-ners will be notified on March 3, the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel.
Cash Prizes: First Place-$75
Second Place-$50 Third Place- $25
Essay Theme: “Life Empowers: Pro-Life is Pro-Woman.” Please go to saintcornelius.org/bulletins for com-plete details and rules.
I O /S T This is the 3rd week of our Increased Offering/Stewardship of Treasure Appeal. Since it began, many parishioners have responded to Msgr. Diamond’s request by making an increase to their Offertory giving to St. Cornelius. Monsignor is very grateful and asks everyone who has not yet responded, to return their envelope this week, or in next week’s collection. Alternatively, you can take advantage of electronic giving, which makes consistent giving easy. Visit our web site at www.saintcornelius.org and click on the “Treasure / Parish Giving” banner. Thank you for your support.
The Parish Religious Education Program has a desperate need for a catechist. The teacher of our combined 3rd/4th grade Wednesday evening class has to step down for medical rea-sons. This is a great opportunity to try out being a catechist for just the remaining 10 classes of the school year! Please contact Mrs. Swetland if you are interested. 610-459-2502 or [email protected] Support and lesson plans will be provided as needed.
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The Ministry of Consolation A St. Cornelius community response to the needs of people grieving the death of a sig-nificant person/persons in their lives. The ministry honors the words and example of
the Lord Jesus: "Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled"
(Matthew 5:4). A team of three trained St. Cornelius church members are the facilitators for the consolation ministry. The next session will be February 15, 2020. Open Con-solation Sessions will be held in the Bethany Room of the Church the third Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Please contact Joan Holliday at (610) 717-2180.
Eucharistic Adoration Adoration is cancelled for Monday, Febru-ary 17 President’s Day and will resume on Friday, February 21. Lent is coming, think about giving an hour a week to Jesus in Adoration. Please call to set up an hour each week during Lent as a Permanent Adorer. Maybe you and a friend would be able to share an hour time slot every other week if weekly isn’t possible? Contact Sue Miller 484-480-5882 or Toni Moyer 484-840-0552.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS, I ADORE YOU IN THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT!
FUNERAL MINISTRY Funeral Ministry is a parish organization that provides volunteers to assist with the celebration of the funeral lit-urgy. Have you ever wanted to be an altar server? This could be your opportunity. Funerals are generally celebrated at 10 am; so if you have the occasional morning available, we could use your help. Training will be provided! Please call the Parish Life Center at 610-459-2502 to volunteer.
Family Promise St. Cornelius Homeless Ministry
“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
for he shares his bread with the poor.” (Proverbs 22:9)
St. Cornelius volunteers care for homeless families through the Family Promise inter-faith ministry in southern Chester County. Our forty-four reg-istered volunteers spend time with the most vulnerable in our neighboring community until they find stable housing. We need 27-30 volunteers each time we serve 4xs a year. We welcome new volunteers and if you can’t volunteer, we would appreciate donations to support the food purchases for the meals that we prepare when we have our time to volunteer. To sign-up to volunteer or contribute contact Kathy Silvon at [email protected] or call 484-720-8214
February 9, 2020 $22,184 “For where your treasure is,
there also will your heart be.” Luke 12:34
The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibil-ities. So, if you are away on a Sunday, ENJOY; but remember YOUR church.
We have an upcoming retreat for healing after abortion. It is designed to help you experience the mercy and com-passion of God. It will help you focus on the buried emo-tions of the past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. It will give you hope for your future and freedom from the pain with-in your heart and soul.
Post-Abortion Healing Retreat March 27-29, 2020
Malvern-Frazer, PA A Woman’s Testimony: I received great inner healing during my retreat. I recommend it to any-one suffering from abortion. I was able to forgive myself and found Christ’s unconditional love. A Man’s Testimony: For 18 years, I had been haunted by guilt that no one could take away. Through the retreat, I was able to forgive myself. God has given me a peaceful mind, cleansed my heart and washed away my guilt.
For information call/email Lauren at (215) 720-5828
(or) [email protected] Rachel’s Vineyard of Greater Philadelphia
All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed.
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Helping Hands and Hearts
This ministry offers temporary help (meals, home visits, light cleaning, laundry, errands) to individuals and fami-lies in need! If you are aware of someone in need or would like to be a volunteer helper, please contact Marilyn Gustin at (484) 732-8842.
SPC Mike Canfield Cpl Michael Castle Lt. Connor Cleary
Fr. Joseph Coffey (Chaplain) STC Daniel Concepcion
Maj Robert B. Cusick, Jr. Capt. Joshua deFreitas
SSGT Michael DiVernieri Cadet Emily Fanning
Cpl. Eric Gardner Capt. Matthew Gibbons
Ens Patrick Gibbons Ens John Paul Gibbons
1st Lt. Juan Miguel Gonzalez Capt. Rachel Gonzalez SPC Logan Hannum
Devin J. Hunt PO1 Nathan R. Keller
Capt. Daniel Kohli Capt. Chris Love
Capt. Megan Love Alexander Marlow
LT Daniel McCadden CSM Sean McGlensey
Capt. Jonathan McGrath LTJG Molly K. McGuckin
LT Ryan A. McGuckin Pfc. Jay Mueller Cpt. Sean P. Noll
Maj Brian J. O’Shea Capt. James O’Shea
Capt. Neal F. Schubert HM3 Charles Schwartz Ens Nicholas Spadaccini
MSG Thomas Stone Cpl Brennan Sullivan
Cpl Mark Truex Lt. Christopher Vish Capt Jennifer Wynn
Let us pray for our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. Especially for:
Baptisms
Baptized in Christ Penelope Eva Colarulo
Daughter of Anthony and Gina Colarulo Let us pray for our newly baptized Christian.
Welcome to the Parish! Mr. Thomas Bradshaw
Ms. Karen Bunn Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Good
Mrs. Rebecca Good and family Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Hewes and family
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Parker Ms. Kristen Ritenour
Ms. MaryAnn Santitoro Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Thompson
SNOW CLOS ING The safety of our children both in school and PREP are of the utmost importance. Ice, sleet and snow can come at any time. During the week, Monday through Friday, if the Unionville Chadds Ford School District announces the closing of schools, or a two hour delay because of weather, the 7:30 AM Mass will not be celebrated. It takes a big undertaking to clear the parking lot and have the pathways shoveled. Closing the school and canceling PREP allows our snow removal company to clean up the snow and restore our property to a safe and active place. If schools are closed ALL ACTIVITIES for the day and evening are canceled.
Remember - Safety comes First!!
Women’s Lenten
Bible Study
A six week bible study for wom-en, from the program Walking With Purpose, will be offered during Lent. The program will be using the book Living in the Father’s Love, A Study of God the Father. Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 26th. and continuing every Wednesday through to April 1st. We will meet in the Parish Life Center from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. For ad-ditional information, please call Agnes Arkus at (302) 290-3486 or Michelle Modesto at (484) 354-3594. If you haven’t been able to join us for Walking With Pur-
pose, please consider joining us for this rich bible study during the 6 weeks of Lent.
At Villa Maria Academy High School, young women find the freedom to be themselves, to develop self-confidence, to assume leadership roles, and to dream great dreams about their futures. Sixth and seventh graders and their families are invited to come to our
events on campus this spring to see how they can create their future at Villa Maria Academy. • 7th Grade Practice Exam on March 15 or April 4 • Preview Breakfasts for 6th and 7th grade students and
their families on April 22 or 24 • 7th Grade Visit Villa Days on May 12 or 13
For further information, please contact the Admissions Office at (610) 644-2551 or register online at
www.vmahs.org.
February 15 & February 16 Saturday
5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday
7:30 am Msgr. Diamond 9:00 am Msgr. Diamond
11:00 Oblate 5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond
February 22 & February 23 Saturday
5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond Sunday
7:30 am Msgr. Diamond 9:00 am Msgr. Diamond 11:00 am Msgr. Diamond 5:00 pm Msgr. Diamond
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PILGRIM STATUE 2-16-2020 Kathy Howley 2-23-2020 Kathy Howley 3-1-2020 Cecille Boznango
The new sign up sheet for 2020 is now available Please only 3 weeks per family this year
Call Cecille at (610) 361-8899 for more information.
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM
Andrea Bateman, Betty Zeller, Anthony Stracciolini, Mi-chael Dusik, Pat Lavender, Brandon Heacock, Brittany Lott, Nancy Young, Peyton Lott, Billy Lott, Nanci Ehmer, Lydia McAndrew, Tom Schreiber, Peggy Peters, Paul McEneaney, John Melasecca, Margaret Rogowski, Ken Rudert, Ed Shell, Virginia Piergiovanni, Ellie McCreight, Ellie Griem, Gregory Varacchi, Michael McKinnen, Jeanne Kitson, Connie Carney, Rob Kenney, Kelly Kenney, Eugene Monaco, Susan Meyers, Luke Post, Matthew Hess, Gary Hampton, Jim Buckley, Je-rome Lienhard, Mary Rose Salisbury, Margery Butler, Charlotte Kensicki, Jim Barr, Jerome Lichard, Lisa Win-kleblech, Aaron Winkleblech, Patricia Butler, Michael Leavy, Bob Post, Mary Ann Holt, Joseph Spetzer, III, Jennifer Carson, Christine Cavaliere, Margie Thivierge, Denise Neils, Baby, Gloria Carroll, Trish Churchill, Car-ol Lyon, Mark Robuck, Dick Arthur, Frank Bern, Peg Camero, Luke Sneed, Rich Pesce, Amy Tucker, Charles Grasty, Bob Frick, Hillary Hopkins, Gregg Afflerbach, Robert Lott, Lynnane Smith, Bertha Bowman, William Grant, Francis Grant, Mary Ann Croce, Joanne Gillease, Patricia Stevenson, Marie Ouly, Peter LaCrosse, Charles Quinn, Jean Pesce, Elizabeth Kephart, Theresa Briglia, Jean Hackett, Art Hindle, Bernice Hindle, Don Masse, Ellen & Frank Ward, Thomas Small, Vicki Wojdak, Todd Morris, Olga Bianco, Matthew Duffy, Ally Hamp-ton, Hope Huber, Karen Jackson, Susan Springman, Christine Cavalieri, Noreen Decenzi, Catherine Peronace
Sunday Mass Intentions (Week of February 16 - February 21)
7:30 AM Geneive Sullivan 9:00 AM Alexandra Vito MacDonald 11:00 AM John & Carol Centoram 5:00 PM William Burgess
Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil / Sunday Mass Reading
Intention: Missa pro populo (Mass for the people) Reading: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37
Monday 7:30 AM The Seven Holy Founders
of the Servite Order Intention: Karen Bergmann Reading: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday 7:30 AM Intentions: Lucretia Fitzpatrick Reading: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday 7:30 AM Intention: Michael T. Wiciak, Sr. Reading: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26
Thursday 7:30 AM Intention: George & Rosalie Egner Reading: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33
Friday 7:30 AM St. Peter Damian
Intention: Joseph Yates Reading: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34 - 9:1
BIBLE STUDY We have begun our fall Bible Study once again with Monsignor Diamond. All women and men are invited to join us each Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 am. If you weren’t able to join us last week, do not let that deter you. The goal of this Scripture study will be to broaden our knowledge of Scrip-ture, our church’s teaching regarding the Scriptures, and it will enhance our understanding and personal faith life. If you have questions, please call Nancy Todor - cell 609-234-1193.
What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.
— 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
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The Faith Community Nurse Holistic Health Ministry
On request, Faith Community Nurses are making home visits to families who may
be experiencing medical or social difficulties. The nurses confidentially address the needs holistically through bringing with them prayers from the parish, a knowledge of the medical field and process for providing support. If you know of anyone in the par-ish or beyond who would benefit from these services, please email: [email protected]. Contact person is Joan Holliday, RN/FCN at (610) 717-2180.
Centering Prayer GROWING IN LOVE FOR GOD
"Be Still And Know That I Am God." Psalm 46:10
What draws your head and heart to God? Is your mind overwhelmed and filled with distraction and constant noise? Consider the method of Centering Prayer. We meet on Saturday mornings at 8:30 in the chapel. Please call Michael or Rosemary Gidlewski for more information (484) 429-1556.
12th Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
Register for MAN UP PHILLY 2020
On Saturday March 7, 2020 at Neumann University’s Mirenda Center One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA, the men of the parish are invited to join Catholic men from through-out the Archdiocese for the 12th Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men's Conference. Speakers will include Immaculée Ilibagiza, speaker and author of the best selling book Left to Tell about her trials in the war in Rwanda and how she found unconditional love and forgiveness. Former Philadelphia Eagle, Brent Celek, a leader and tight end for the Eagles for 11 years who finished his football career on top by helping the Ea-gles win Super Bowl LII. Steve Bollman, founder of Para-disus Dei and creator of That Man is You. Steve received a personal call to found a ministry dedicated to the renewal of marriage and family life. Several of our men are current-ly engaged in our own program of That Man is You. Irish tenor, Mark Forrest, will again provide inspirational ac-companiment during a special Eucharistic Adoration. Our time together will also include the Sacrament of Reconcili-ation, and the Conference will conclude with Mass cele-brated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. What better gift can you give the important men in your life than an opportunity to grow deeper in their faith? To register go to https://manupphilly.com/registration
P P C
St. Cornelius Parish Council is soliciting nomina-tions for the upcoming election in May to fill two availa-ble positions. Nominees must be Catholics in good stand-ing, registered and active parish members. Newly elected members will serve a three-year term. Nominees will be contacted for confirmation and will be required to submit a brief biography.
Parish councils are serving an increasing role in our parish life. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please use the nomination ballots that will be placed in the pews on a weekend in mid-March. Place this form in the nomination ballot box located in the ves-tibule of the church on those weekends. You will also be able to submit nominations electronically through Msgr. Diamond’s Thursday afternoon email.
Once the nominations are confirmed the candidates will provide a brief biography articulating why they want to take on this unique and significant role within the par-ish. Final voting will take place in late April.
The St. Cornelius Literary Society
The SCLS is well under way for 2020. Our gathering for January and February has looked at the works of Graham Green’s The Power and the Glory and selected short stories by Flannery O’Connor. For our March readings the group voted on two works by C. S. Lewis; Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. These books have been published numerous times over the years, so you are likely to find vari-ous editions and book covers. They can
be purchased through Amazon as used for a very low discounted price. We will keep our usual format of time and place on Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 PM in the Fr. Simon Room in the PLC. As always, I hope you find these stories thought provoking and insightful. Even if you have not completed the readings, please join us for an insightful and live-ly discussion with your fellow parish-ioners.
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You can contact Mrs. Swetland at [email protected] or by calling
the parish office (610) 459-2502
CHILDREN'S LITURGY We offer a Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00 Sunday mass. We invite children ages 3-8 to attend if they have not yet received First Holy Communion. 2020-2021 REGISTRATION Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 Parish Religious Education Program, including the Sum-mer program for grades 3-7. This year, there will be 2 weeks offered for the Summer PREP option - June 22-26 and July 13-17. Each student only needs to attend 1 of those weeks. Get the registration form and handbook from the Parish Life Center office or on website at saintcornelius.org --> Formation --> Youth Study --> PREP
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR PREP February 16: NO PREP February 19, 23: PREP February 26: ASH WEDNESDAY, NO PREP March 1, 4: PREP March 8, 11: PREP March 15, 18: PREP March 22, 25: PREP March 29: Summer PREP follow-up #4 March 29, April 1: PREP April 2: Confirmation Parent retreat 6:30 pm
School Day: 100! Our students celebrated the 100th day of school on February 4. It is hard to believe that 100 days have gone by so quickly. The children have learned, grown, shared and have been challenged these past 100 days and will continue do so each day. The children cele-brated by dressing up, counting, and making special snacks and decorations. Congratulations to all our stu-dents for being 100 days smarter!
Here are the PREP class options for each grade level for 2020-2021
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Sundays 10:00 - 11:15 AM Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Homeschool Grades: 1 3 4 5 6
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