ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 136 SAXER AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
610-543-0848 (FAX) 610-604-0283 www.sfaparish.org [email protected]
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL ~ 610-543-0546
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR WEEKEND ASSISTANT IN RESIDENCE IN RESIDENCE Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. J. A. Grant Rev. Joseph J. Meehan Rev. Henry J. McKee
Deacon W. Timothy Baxter Deacon James Kane
24th Sunday in ordinary time
Sunday, September 13, 2020
7:30AM John Neill
9:30AM Patricia Starkey
11:30AM Nelson Daniel Diaz
Monday, September 14, 2020
8:00AM Michael Hoey
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
8:00AM John P. Kennedy
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
8:00AM Christopher Baxter
ADORATION
(following 8AM Mass until 3:30PM)
Thursday, September 17, 2020
8:00AM William F. Adolph, Sr.
Friday, September 18, 2020
8:00AM John and Patricia Kennedy
Saturday, September 19, 2020
8:00AM Christopher Baxter
4:00PM For the People of the Parish
Sunday, September 20, 2020
7:30AM Kathleen Mullin (1st Anniversary)
and Robert Mullin
9:30AM John and Patricia Kennedy
11:30AM Daniel Farren
†REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED†
Especially, Costantino DeIeso, Josephine Strolle,
Robert Giannini May they rest in God’s peace
and May their families be comforted.
MEMORIAL FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
BREAD ~ Leo A. Mullin, Jr. & Kathleen Mullin
WINE~ Marty Stenson
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE
This candle burns to remind us of the sacramental
presence of Jesus Christ. For the Week of
September 13th, the candle will burn in loving
celebration of Jack and Joan Braconnier’s 65th
Wedding
Anniversary as requested by their daughter, Joan Curtis.
FINANCIAL UPDATE: August, 2019
Envelopes $51, 547.33
E-giving $13,192.10
$64,739.43
August, 2020
Envelopes $53, 553.00
E-giving $24,886.08
$78,439.08
For July 2020, there was a loss of $11,411.45 over 2019 due
to the fact that 2020 had one less week in the month of July.
For August 2020, there was an increase of $13,699.65 over
2019 due to the fact that 2020 has one more week in the
month of August. Taking the difference of weeks into
account, we can say there was a modest gain in parish
income in July and August 2020 over last year by
$2,288.20! Again, thank you for your generosity and
kindness to our parish!
God Bless you
+ In Christ,
Rev. Matthew J Tralies
TO CONTACT FR. MATT:
Please feel free to contact Fr. Matt with any questions or
comments through email: [email protected]. You can
always call the rectory at 610-543-0848 ext 126. Thank you!
MASS CARDS and APPOINTMENTS
During this current COVID situation, the rectory remains
closed. Staff is only in the rectory limited days/hours as of
now. Fr. Matt and staff are ONLY meeting with people by
Appointment only. Masks and safe distancing are
mandatory.
Announced Masses and unannounced Masses can be
obtained by emailing Joan Curtis [email protected]
or leaving a voicemail message on 610-543-0848 ext 110.
Please leave the date you wish to obtain, (no more than a
year in advance) and the name of the recipient of the Mass.
We will do our best to accommodate your date request.
Mass stipend: $10.
Please pay the stipend within a week of the request, as
there are other people who are requesting the same dates.
If we don’t receive the stipend, the Mass cannot be held for
you.
We are happy to mail them to you or to the family or you
may pick them up outside the office when they are prepared.
Thank you for your understanding.
Mr. Jeffrey P. Braconnier: Regional Youth Minister for
the parishes of St. Francis of Assisi, Holy Cross and St.
Kevin. Mr. Braconnier’s contact information: Phone-
610-544-8777- [email protected]
SFA CYO is the recipient of the United Way under the Honor Option Plan. Your donation supports our activities for youth of our parish. If you wish to
support the CYO, please indicate:
CYO/ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI/SPRINGFIELD #7046 SFA CYO
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Lily Crudele Jenna Tumelty
Baby Abigail Whelan Ashley Ferkler
Michael Farley Baby Arthur LeTourneau Vincent Nowroozi
Shiloh Cronck Caroline Ferry Evan Farrington
Timothy Duke Dominic Rosini Lexi Cable
Meghan Rauchut Amy Faulls Marjorie Silli
Isabella Carullo Carrie Serrano Bill Seavey
Mag Post Robby Wonder Bill Colgan
Madelyn McBride Susan Marcantonio James Fox
Rich Buckley Doreen Grafstrom Monique Carpenter
Marty Meenan Marie Brown Kara Thompson
Bridget McHugh Stephen Spence Jack Valvardi
Steven Little Peg Donohue Jackie McPeake
Anna Rokos Mary Lou Gildea Doris O’Hara
Jeannie Brattini Billy Carroll Ed Trombley
Bob Iatesta Phyllis Dunn Violet McGeever
Patrick Byrne Thomas Nolan Neil Bohley
Harry Feindt Ryan Montgomery Christopher Biddle
Thomas Doyle Robert Busch Rob McCullough
Kathy Fritz Jim McDonnell Dan Lorenz
Kenneth M. Siebert Jeannette Siebert Shealyn Mencel
Stephen Marchini Cynthia Fries Henry Gray
Rita O’Donnell Dolores Spicer Anne McGlone
Frank Canavan Joy Van Berg Maureen Kirlin
Beth McCarron Mary Benedetti Bob Steele
William Teste Janet Doherty Jon Grady
Erin McCarthy Dawn Marley Danny Hynes
Daniel McTague Brian Griffin Beverly Scarani
Thomas Moran Mike Capozzoli Carol Naughton
Eddie Meyers Megan Amis Elmer Schneider
Maria DiGiacinto Ray Kenney Cathy Baj
Joe McNicholas Tom Tucker Catherine Lindsay
Bill Kondla Susan Fitzmire Jerry Paolino If you have someone you would like prayed for, OR have removed from
prayer list, please email Joan Curtis at [email protected] or call
the Rectory at 610-543-0848. Thank you for your prayers.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Presidium Legion of Mary
We invite you to become an auxiliary member of The
Legion of Mary. There are no meetings to attend and no
dues to pay. Auxiliary members commit to praying the
prayers of a small pamphlet (called the Tessera) each day as
well as five decades of the rosary. If you are already praying
the rosary, you need not add an additional five decades. The
prayers of the Tessera may be said together or divided
throughout the day. The Legion recommends that you offer
your prayers as an unreserved gift to Our Lady. If you are
interested in becoming an auxiliary member of the Legion of
Mary, please call Gus McClay at 610-544-7223 or contact
Joy Van Berg at 610-328-2095 or [email protected].
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 20th, 2020
Isaiah 55:6-9
“…Seek the LORD…. call Him while He is near...…”
It’s easy to text a friend. Tap a few keystrokes. Hit Send. A
flow of communication ensues. Have you ever thought how
much easier it is to commune with God? All you have to do
is think of the Lord. Zoom. You’re connected! How often in
a given day do you electronically communicate with friends?
How many times do you get in touch with God?
Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A
“…. Christ will be magnified in my body…. For to me, life
is Christ….”
Can you recall times when you feel insignificant? Do you
know why that is? Might it be your focus is solely on
yourself? What happens when you make a small but
significant shift in your viewpoint? It occurs when you focus
‘soul’-ly on Christ. How can you redirect your will so as to
be aligned with Jesus’ purpose for you? Do you feel like a
humble yet vital part of something far more significant-the
Mystical Body of Christ?
Matthew 20:1-16A
“…Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Do you usually identify with the workers who put in the full
day’s work and felt short-changed? What do you think the
Lord was trying to impart with this parable? Aren’t you and
I really the ones who have arrived “late” to labor in the
“Lord’s vineyard”? Yet, the Almighty, in His infinite
generosity, still will reward us with eternal salvation just the
same.
St. Francis of Assisi will be hosting a clothing drive to
benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Saturday,
September 19th
from 9AM~1PM. Look for the GreenDrop
truck in the school parking lot where an attendant will be
available to assist you with your donations. Please place
your donations of usable men’s, women’s and children’s
clothing in plastic bags or boxes.
Household items that ARE acceptable:
Kitchenware ~ Games/toys
Small appliances under 50 pounds
Electronics ~ Sporting goods ~ Books
CDs & videos
Items that are NOT acceptable:
Furniture ~ Large appliances ~ TVs ~ Computer monitors (For a full list of acceptable items, visit:
www.gogreendrop.com )
Thank you for your generosity, kindness and support!
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank
everyone who has contributed during these difficult times.
Because of these donations, we were able to help many who
are struggling. Unfortunately, our treasury is very low at this
time and we ask, if you are able, to make a donation of any
amount. This would enable us to continue helping those in
need.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
Food Collection Sunday: 2nd Sunday of each
month. Please place your bag in any entrance to the
Church.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE The National “40 Days for Life” Fall Campaign begins on
Wednesday, September 23 and runs until Sunday,
November 1. Please pray every day for an end to abortion.
If possible, please join us to prayerfully witness outside of
the Planned Parenthood facility in Media on Saturdays from
12 to 1 PM, in West Chester on Thursdays or Fridays, or the
main entrance of Crozer-Chester Medical Center on Fridays
from 11 to 12 noon. For more information, please call
Regina Scheerer at 610-328-2463.
Jesus, protect and save the unborn.
LIFE CHAIN ON RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
Please join us on Sunday, October 4, from 1- 2PM for our
Annual Life Chain on the sidewalks of Baltimore Pike at
Saxer Avenue in Springfield. You are welcome to stand with
us as we respectfully witness to the sacredness of human life
from conception to natural death. (Social distancing will be
observed.) “Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of
life from its conception and do not be deterred from the
commitment to defend the dignity of every human person
with courageous determination. Christ is with you be not
afraid!” – St. John Paul II
“PRO-LIFE” LINES”
Crisis Pregnancy Resource hotline: 610-626-4006.
Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion healing: 877-HOPE-4-ME
www.rachelsvineyard.org.
A Baby’s Breath 24-hour hotline: 484-580-6436,
www.ababysbreath.org.
Delaware County Pregnancy Center: www.dcpchester.org.
Mother’s Home: 610-583-HOME, www.mothershome.org .
Pro-Life Union of Delaware County: 610-789-LIFE,
www.prolifedelco.org.
CARING FOR FRIENDS NEEDS MEALS!
Anyone who is interested in making meals or soups for
those people on the Caring For Friends meal delivery
program can drop them off at the St. Kevin’s Parish
Center. The Parish Center is open 24 hours/7 days a
week.
Cheryl Monkman (610)574-5541
Joanne Santivasci (610)316-1560
The Corner
Brought to you by your Evangelization Team Monday is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
“Let us raise our voices to the cross of Christ where the earth
and heaven unite; God has wed creation on the tree of hope
where the darkness becomes our light. Let us join in the
dance of heaven and earth, give thanks for the goodness of
God.” ~From the Hymn “Glory in the Cross”
God Bless All Who Serve Our Country
Davidson Cox ~ Skip Turner ~ Kevin Geiger ~ Jon Hylton
Connor Lyons ~ Michael McGarvey ~ Steven Ramoni
Mike Froeter ~Daniel McLee~ Bill McDermott
Dan Marchini ~ James McDonald ~ Timothy McCans
Patrick J. Ryan, Jr. ~ Anthony Del Vecchio
Sean Sweeney ~ Michael Jones ~ Peter Quinn
Shane Donnelly ~ Rick Kern, Jr. ~ Cale Amador
Timothy Drabyak ~ Daniel McGonigal
James M. Ketler, Jr ~ Jonathan Butterfield
Shawn McConaghy ~ Colin Butler ~ Liam Golden
John-Michael Bartivic ~ Joseph Spence
Nicholas & Stephen Peranteau ~ Jesse and Chase Stewart
Matthew Kauffman ~ Christopher Baxter
Thomas Cresta ~ Michael Armellini ~ Vincent Jones
Kayla Drabyak Let us pray for those who SERVE and PROTECT…
All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his
native land and departed from his people, You kept him safe
through all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their
constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in
every adversity. Guide them, O Lord that they may return
home in safety. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE THREE PARISH BOOK CLUB
The Three Parish Book Club will have its next meeting on
September 23 at 7:00 p.m. either at Holy Cross Church or
via Zoom. All are welcome to attend for conversation and
refreshments. At the September meeting we will be
choosing books for the upcoming year. For more
information, please contact Joy Van Berg at 610 328-2095
or at [email protected]. Summer
At Home in Mitford
by Jan Karon
September
The Holy Souls: Viva Padre Pio
by Fr. Alessio Parente OFM Cap.
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SAINT FRANCIS OVER 50 CLUB Although Saint Francis Over 50 Club is not physically
meeting due to Covid-19, we will be having virtual activities
for the club. On the second and fourth Thursdays of
September thru June, we will have a virtual door prize drawn
based on your membership number from last year. There
will still be a virtual 10 week club. For information for this
club, call Claire Doyle at 610-604-0160.
Our first virtual meeting is September 10th. On this day,
make yourself breakfast of bagels and cream cheese. For our
activity, we ask that you enter our poetry and/or essay
contest. The topic is THE NEW NORMAL. It can be serious
or humorous. Entries must be received by Thursday Oct. 15.
You can mail it to St. Francis Over 50 Club, 136 Saxer Ave.
Springfield, 19064 or email your entry to
[email protected]. The winner in each
category will be announced on November 19th. The club wishes all Grandmothers & Grandfathers a Happy
St. Francis of Assisi welcomes the following families who have
joined our parish family since March:
Mr. and Mrs. David and Ashley Ford and family
Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Colleen Bingaman and family
Mrs. Louise Martucci
Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Kathleen Sheffield and family
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Kristin Pizzica and family
Mr. Marcus Giardino and Ms. Heather Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Maureen Henry and family
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Ashley Nee and family
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Melissa McGarvey and family
Ms. Lauren Goane
Mr. and Mrs. John and Jacqueline Hopkins and family
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Rosaria Giuffre
Ms. Amanda Tomaselli
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Lacey O’Hara and family
May the Lord bless your families
and keep them close to Him.
HOPE IN CHRIST:
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS
Seeking solace and spiritual support in the journey towards
recovery? Many local parishes are offering ways to experience
Christ’s extended hand of love and mercy in your time of need.
Find Catholic resources for addiction for you or your loved one at
www.archphila.org/hope
Also available for support is Faith-based drug rehab website:
www.AddictionCenter.com/Treatment/Faith-Based-Drug-and-
Alcohol-Rehab
HOPE ARISING 2020 FREE LIVESTREAM EVENT
Sally Burke, President of Moms in Prayer, our founder Fern
Nichols, and Cathi Armitage, Global Ministry Director
invite you to a free livestream event September 17. The
event begins at 1PM and concludes at 2:30PM, and you
do not want to miss it! Hope Arising 2020 will encourage,
equip, and inspire us to continue fighting the good fight for
our children, their classmates, our teachers, staff and
schools. We know prayer is powerful, and we know our
hope is in our God who hears and answers prayer! Invite
your friends and family to join you and learn about the hope
God brings us as we pour out our hearts to Him in prayer.
Then invite them to join or start a MIP (Moms in Prayer)
group! Hope Arising is free, but you will need to register
by visiting https://momsinprayer.org/events/livestream-
event/. Closer to the day of the event, you will receive an
email with the link for the event.
OREMUS FAMILY ROSARY PROGRAM …Join in the
regularly scheduled live streaming recitation of The Holy
Rosary throughout the year (Monday thru Saturday at
12:15pm & Sunday at 2pm). Just log onto:
www.oremuscomms.com and click on: LISTEN LIVE.
OREMUS
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Lord of Mercy, Prince of Peace,
This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory. This day
does not pass in the calendar without our remembering. We
remember images of death and destruction. Images that
human eyes were never meant to see. We remember words
our ears were never meant to hear, the tender last words of
husbands and wives who would never embrace again. We
imagine the feeling of emptiness in the arms of children who
at the end of the day could not find mom or dad for their
welcome home hug. We remember our own feelings of
emptiness as our sense of security, as our own confidence in
the predictable order of life and work was radically shaken.
We remember the heroism of the many that lost their lives in
saving others. We remember all those who suffered and
died, we grieve for them still, friends and strangers alike,
along with their families and friends. And it is right that it
should not pass from our memory. But today and in this
prayer, along with our remembrance of profound loss, it also
seems right that we give voice to our deep longing for peace,
and with this prayer, commit ourselves to those actions that
will draw us closer to our most ancient and most holy desire,
peace among all God’s children. Lord grant us peace. Amen. 4-175
