The Fourth Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 7, 2017 S Saints Simon and Jude A Stewardship Parish + 8 Cavanaugh Court + West Chester, PA + www.simonandjude.org May you be blessed by God’s eternal love First Holy Communion Class Josh Abate Zachary Anderson Andrew Arthur Quinn Bilyk Ava Breidenbach Rebecca Brown Brady Canavin Christian Case Sean Clancy Cameron Clements James Colgan Ethan Collinson Luke Collinson Dominic Corson Paul Costello Chloe Datz James DeFruscio Anna DelVescovo Ava DePaoli Kurt DeSantis Matthew Donaghey Ryan Dooley Claire Doran Joseph Doyle Shane Dwyer Grayson Dziados Oliver Emmonds Christian Farrell Ryan Feehery Rylan Four Nicholas Frasca Harrison Frascella Clara Fusco Tyler Galczyk Riley Genther Olivia Gidich James Gorrie Hanne Graham Dante Grandizio Johnny Greskoff Elliana Gueriera Lily Hall Alex Hannah Gracie Haws Thomas Haws Ronan Hefferan Julia Hennessy Emery Hess Allison Hoffman Madison Hoffman Caroline Hopkins Jackson Jacobs Jack Joyce Margaret Kelly Gabriella Kennedy Maia LaMonte Eric Le Holly Le Serena Lecky Connor Lynch Emma Lyons Cole Maguire Neve Malone Colin Mastronardo Madison Matarazzo Andrew Mazza Catherine McConlogue Jayden McHugh Sean McLaughlin Katie McPeak Kendall McPeak Cole Mehl Annamarie Milani Christian Miller Shaun Miller Thomas Mnich Gabriel Molavoque Christopher Monzo Kirsten Moran Christopher Mulvena Kevin Murphy Joseph Murray Emma North Caroline Norton Sam O’Kane Alex Olivo Griffin O’Reilly Morgan Palotas Christopher Pasquantonio Ava Pascarella Cecelia Perko Dominic Petry Jake Powell Nora Quinn Madilyn Raimondo Robert Ross Chase Rudderow Alyssa Santangelo Lucia Schera Matilda Schugsta Liam Scully Cole Siedzikowski Madeline Simpson Hailey Smith Emma Snyder Siena Sweeney Brianna Swierczek Tommy Tegler Julia Terry Luke Thomas Wyatt Tomlinson Lillian Uyen Trac Eren Tuzmen Samantha Vitale Brian Wade Andrew Wetten Michael Zeminski Zoe Zwiebel
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 7, 2017
SSaints Simon and Jude A Stewardship Parish + 8 Cavanaugh Court + West Chester, PA + www.simonandjude.org
May you be blessed by God’s eternal love
First Holy Communion Class Josh Abate Zachary Anderson Andrew Arthur Quinn Bilyk Ava Breidenbach
Rebecca Brown Brady Canavin Christian Case Sean Clancy Cameron Clements James Colgan Ethan Collinson Luke Collinson Dominic Corson Paul Costello
Chloe Datz James DeFruscio Anna DelVescovo Ava DePaoli Kurt DeSantis Matthew Donaghey Ryan Dooley Claire Doran Joseph Doyle Shane Dwyer
Grayson Dziados Oliver Emmonds Christian Farrell Ryan Feehery Rylan Four Nicholas Frasca Harrison Frascella Clara Fusco Tyler Galczyk
Riley Genther Olivia Gidich James Gorrie Hanne Graham Dante Grandizio Johnny Greskoff Elliana Gueriera Lily Hall Alex Hannah Gracie Haws
Thomas Haws Ronan Hefferan Julia Hennessy Emery Hess Allison Hoffman Madison Hoffman Caroline Hopkins Jackson Jacobs Jack Joyce
Margaret Kelly Gabriella Kennedy Maia LaMonte Eric Le Holly Le Serena Lecky Connor Lynch Emma Lyons Cole Maguire Neve Malone
Colin Mastronardo Madison Matarazzo Andrew Mazza Catherine McConlogue Jayden McHugh Sean McLaughlin Katie McPeak
Kendall McPeak Cole Mehl Annamarie Milani Christian Miller Shaun Miller Thomas Mnich Gabriel Molavoque Christopher Monzo Kirsten Moran
Christopher Mulvena Kevin Murphy Joseph Murray Emma North Caroline Norton Sam O’Kane Alex Olivo Griffin O’Reilly Morgan Palotas Christopher Pasquantonio Ava Pascarella Cecelia Perko Dominic Petry Jake Powell Nora Quinn Madilyn Raimondo Robert Ross
Chase Rudderow Alyssa Santangelo Lucia Schera Matilda Schugsta Liam Scully Cole Siedzikowski Madeline Simpson Hailey Smith Emma Snyder
Siena Sweeney Brianna Swierczek Tommy Tegler Julia Terry Luke Thomas Wyatt Tomlinson Lillian Uyen Trac Eren Tuzmen Samantha Vitale
Brian Wade Andrew Wetten Michael Zeminski Zoe Zwiebel
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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm Weekday: 6:45 and 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy prayed after 9:00 a.m. Mass Sat. Morning: 9:00 a.m. Holy Days: 7:00 Vigil, 6:45 & 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Visit our Chapel day or evening to spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Exposition 7:30 am to 10:00 pm. For more information call the Rectory 610-696-3624 [email protected] or visit www.simonandjude.org/adoration.
REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES New families should call or visit the Rectory Office (610-696-3624) to make an appointment with a priest to register in the Parish. Members of the parish who reach the age of 18 should register separately as adults. If you have recently changed your status, married, moved out of your parents home or graduated from college, you need to re-register. If you move, we would also appreciate a call to the Parish Office so that our records will be in order. Thank you.
BAPTISMS Baptisms will be celebrated the first three Sundays of the month. Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism by calling the Parish Office. If this is your first child, it is required that you attend a Pre-Jordan Seminar. These are held on the fourth Sunday of the month (except December and July) at 10:00 a.m. in the SS. Simon and Jude Room in the Meehan Center.
WEDDINGS We need at least six months to assist engaged couples to prepare for marriage. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment with a priest.
AGED, SHUT-IN & HOSPITALIZED Notify the Parish Office when a neighbor, friend or relative is aged, sick or hospitalized. The sacraments of Penance, Eucharist or Anointing are our joy and privilege to administer.
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PARISH CLERGY & RELIGIOUS STAFF Rev. Michael J. Gerlach, Pastor Rt. Rev. Ronald J. Rossi, Parochial Vicar Rev. James R. DeGrassa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip J. Lowe in Residence Sister Elizabeth Bailey, IHM, Superior Sister Mary Beth Coyle, IHM, Evangelization /Adult Faith Formation Deacon James Lyon Deacon James Owens Deacon Joseph Ruggiero Deacon William Shearer
610.364.5251 Text to Donate
ROSARY Weekdays: after 6:45 a.m. and before 9:00 a.m. Mass (Wednesdays-Liturgy of the Hours is prayed instead of Rosary).
PARISH OFFICE Ronald B. Avellino, Business Manager Ellie Berry, Music Ministry Coordinator Angelo Golato, Maintenance Supervisor Marty Harris, Parish Services Director Mary-Kay Lack, Financial Secretary Mariesa Capelli, Receptionist Bernadette Moncrief, Candice (Candy) Savarese, Secretaries Address: 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-696-3624 Fax: 610-696-3971 e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.simonandjude.org
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
THE MEEHAN CENTER Marty Harris, Phone: 610-235-4020 Web Site: www.meehancenter.org
SCHOOL OFFICE Sister Regina Elinich, IHM, Principal Jennifer Appaneal, Advancement Director Cathi Abbott, Secretary Address: 6 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-696-5249 Fax: 610-696-4682
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Sister Barbara Jude Gentry IHM, DRE Mary Conway, Secretary Address: 6 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-692-3118
PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Gerlach Sr. Regina Elinich
Ellie Berry JoAnn Kunberger Mark Reber Sr. Mary Beth Coyle Gordon Jefferes Maureen Steinetz Michael Dacko Sr. Barbara Jude Gentry Sue Surrichio Theresa Hagman John Mattiola
SCHOOL BOARD Fr. Gerlach Sr. Regina Elinich
John Diederich John Furgele Michael Parsons Vince Donohue Maureen Gallagher Angela Rufo Sr. Mary Dee Ellis Lynne Halligan Mary Russell Peter Federico Michael Jackson Dan Sullivan
FINANCE COUNCIL Fr. Gerlach Sr. Regina Elinich
Michael Bray Kathy Breslin Suzanne Burke Ralph Celidonio Gene Cleary Annette Glaudel Ray Mazza
The Fourth Sunday of Easter 3 May 7, 2017
Saints Simon and Jude Rosary Procession ~ Wednesday, May 10th after 9:00 am Mass Join us as we pray the Rosary Procession together for the intentions of all those in our world seeking the
peace and protection of Our Lady. The procession will begin in the Sacred Heart Chapel and conclude at the Immaculate Heart Statue in the Convent back yard. All are welcome. Please bring your rosary.
Saints Simon and Jude Parish May Procession ~ Tuesday, May 9th at 6:45 pm. All students are expected and welcome to attend our Parish May Procession. The children report directly to school no later than 6:40 pm and will process from school over to Church (weather permitting.) The prayer service takes approximately one hour. There will be refreshments for all students immediately following the May Procession. The children from our Confirmation and First Communion classes are to wear their special Sacrament attire. Please take part in this very special tradition of honoring our Blessed Mother Mary especially on the 100thAnniversary of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima appearing to the three children in May 1917.
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Good Shepherd Sunday John 10:1-10
This theme is very rich in literal and figurative language. First and most obvious, Jesus is Good in contrast to evil. Therefore, there have been and are evil shepherds. Such dark or evil “shepherds” give the illusion that they care for the sheep but they are deceptive and self-serving. Witness Assad of Syria who gassed children of his own country. In sharp contrast, Jesus is Good because he has poured out his life for his sheep, not once but twice. The incarnation is the beginning of His self-emptying. Then this “kenosis”, a complete giving of self is complete at Calvary. Jesus is not only intelligent, but also wise. Jesus who is God is all wise, logical, yes, all-knowing. Jesus, I trust in You is the simple yet powerful teaching of Sister and Saint Faustina. Jesus
is worthy of our trust because his motive is not self-serving, his motive is sincere. There is no flaw in him. Therefore, when we encounter the Good Shepherd at prayer, we know that he will lead us to every good fruit of the Spirit: Peace, joy, kindness, goodness, (Galatians 5:22-23).
God bless you. Father Gerlach
54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations ~ May 7, 2017 Pope Francis reflects on the missionary dimension of our Christian calling.
The Holy Father says, “commitment to mission is not something added on to the Christian life as a kind of decoration, but is instead an essential element of faith itself. A relationship with the Lord, entails being sent out into the world as prophets of his word and witnesses of his love. Even if at times when
we are conscious of our weaknesses and tempted to discouragement.” Pope Francis underlines, “we need to turn to God with confidence, by virtue of baptism, every Christian is a ‘Christopher,’ a bearer of Christ, to his brothers and sisters." Pope Francis’s message is divided in three parts: “Jesus is anointed by the Spirit and sent to be a missionary disciple means to share actively in the mission of Christ.” “Jesus is at our side every step of the way, the questions lurking in human hearts and the real challenges of life can make us feel bewildered, inadequate and hopeless. If we contemplate the risen Jesus walking alongside the disciples of Emmaus we can be filled with new confidence." “Jesus makes the seed grow, it is important to let the Gospel teach us the way of proclamation. The seed of the Kingdom, however tiny, unseen and at times insignificant, silently continues to grow, thanks to God’s tireless activity.” The Holy Father concludes, “there can be no promotion of vocations or Christian mission apart from constant contemplative prayer and I encourage this kind of profound friendship with the Lord, above all for the sake of imploring from on high new vocations to the priesthood and the consecrated life.”
The Fourth Sunday of Easter 4 May 7, 2017
Adult Faith Enrichment Opportuni�es
Pastoral Council Nominations now being accepted!
The Parish Pastoral Council works directly in collaboration with the Pastor as a faith-filled leadership body. The group meets approximately once a month from September to June on a weekday evening. Nominations for this important ministry are now being accepted. If you would like more information please contact Gordon Jefferes at [email protected] or call the Rectory Office at 610-696-3624.
RCIA - An invitation… If anyone is interested in exploring what it means to be Catholic you are invited to an evening of Inquiry on Wednesday evening, May 10th, at 7 pm in the Welcome Center, which is just inside the main doors of the church. There is no commitment on your part. Just bring your questions and curiosity.
Women in Scripture begins Monday, May 8th , 7 pm in the Meehan Center. All women are invited to participate. We will be starting with a reflection on Busy Martha. Please call or email the parish office to let us know you’ll be coming.
Saints Simon and Jude School News!! Another week at SSJ that began on a high note… on May 1st we hosted Monday Funday, a golf, tennis, and dinner event to benefit our Little Explorers Preschool opening this fall. We welcomed 106 golfers, 10 tennis players, and over 200 people for dinner for a fabulous day and evening at White Manor Country Club in Malvern! The final numbers are not in yet, but we are confident that it was a fundraising success.
Special thanks to our top event sponsors: CTDI – Golf Presenting Sponsor ~ Carol & Michael Kempski – Lunch Sponsor
Well Works for You – Cocktail Reception Sponsor R.J. Evercrest Polymers, Inc. – Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor
The Furgele Family – Eagle Sponsor ~ Sunset Pier – Eagle Sponsor Please see, “Thanks to our Sponsors” in the church narthex for a complete listing of another 60 companies and/or families who helped sponsor the event. Just four more!! Thanks to our School Board for their leadership and support of the preschool program and Monday Funday. Thanks to our SSJ Home and School Association and many generous families who donated items for our raffle baskets/live auction AND sponsored our Sisters, Priests, and Teachers to attend the dinner. Thanks to over 50 volunteers who worked on sponsorships, raffles, live auction, the golf tournament, and tennis. And last but not least, thanks to our Monday Funday Co-Chairs, Lynne Halligan and Colleen Tegler, and to our Advancement Director, Jenn Appaneal, for your leadership and organization. I am truly blessed to be in such a wonderful and generous community at SSJ.
Blessings, Sister Regina Elinich, IHM
Divorced? Are you or someone you know experiencing the after-effects of divorce? It’s a time when you need a lot of support. We are starting a support group that will meet for the first time on Wednesday, May 17th, at 7 pm, in the Welcome Center. We will be looking at divorce through the lens of faith. All are welcome.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter 5 May 7, 2017
Exciting News for VBC Discount for Early Registration
on or before May 31, 2017
The fun in the sun begins Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30
from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Children’s ages range from
4 by June, 2017 thru completion of 5th grade.
Camp Counselors must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to
assist at camp.
…For Registration go to http://www.simonandjude.org/vacation-bible-camp
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved…Enriching the lives of our young children is such a
rewarding ministry...plan to TEACH, AIDE, VOLUNTEER for PREP
Saints Simon and Jude Parish Religious Education Program
PREP ~ Parish Religious Education Program Registration: NEW REGISTRATION TAKEN DURING PREP CLASS MAKE-UP TIME in School on MAY 10 AT 6:00 PM AND May 16 at 4:15 & 6:00 pm. Now is the time for parents to plan for next year. Your son/daughter has received registration forms for both current and “New” students. If you have any questions, please call the PREP OFFICE AT 610-692-3118. Classes are offered for children ages 3 and 4 years and kindergarten on Sunday mornings from 9 am to 10 am. Classes are offered for children in Levels 1 thru 6: Tuesday afternoons 4:15 to 5:30 pm and 6:00 to 7:15 pm Wednesday ~ 6:00 to 7:15 pm Level 2 Classes are ONLY offered on Tuesday nights from 6:00 to 7:15 pm Level 6 Classes are ONLY offered on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:15 pm Junior High Youth Group is offered on Sunday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Registration Fees: 3 & 4 year olds and Kindergarten $70 Elementary/Level 1 to 6 $190.00 for 1 child $310.00 for 2 Children $375.00 for 3 or more children Youth Group ~ 7th & 8th Grades $70.00 First Holy Communion: We continue to pray and support these boys and girls for this very special encounter with the Risen Lord Jesus. You will see them today Sunday, May 7th at the regular Sunday Masses. They will be wearing their special outfits. We congratulate their parents, teachers and families. Pre School: Ages 3 thru Kindergarten: May Procession on Tuesday, May 9th at 6:45 pm. Elementary Levels: Students report to school, dismissal will be from Church. The Final Session for all PREP students will be Tuesday, May 9th - our PARISH MAY PROCESSION. All parents and families are encouraged to attend.
Father Francis X. Meehan Award This award is given to two level 6 students who are nominated by their teachers for the following characteristics: Compassion, kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity to the poor, faithful attendance, good participation in class, puts forth good efforts, prayerfulness, good knowledge of the Catholic faith and a sense of cheerfulness. We congratulate the 2017 recipients Camryn Paige Quinn and Stephen Getsie.
God Bless you, Sister Barbara Jude Gentry, Director
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter 6 May 7, 2017
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Adult Social Club OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA
Thursday, July 13, 2017 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performing at
the HUGHES PERFORMING ARTS, In Ocean City, NJ
Depart 9:30 am via deluxe Motorcoach. Arrive in time for a boardwalk stroll or shop the boutiques along
Asbury Ave. Lunch on your own. Doors to theatre open 1:30 pm. Dinner 5-6:30pm at the lovely Greate
Bay Country Club, Somers Point (3 meal options). Return 8:45pm (approx.)
Price: $110.00 member - $115.00 non-member Contact: Ruth Ayres 610.692.3891 for reservation.
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Gardening Help Needed for Parish Grounds
Keeping our parish grounds beautiful is a way to serve the parish as an individual, family or group, on your own schedule
and pace. Anyone who would like to help with cleaning up, weeding and watering our grounds, please call the Rectory Office at 610-696-3624 or email [email protected].
Thank you for your kindness!
Employment Opportunity Nativity BVM in Media is seeking to fill a part-time Secretary/Receptionist position here at the Rectory. This position is shared and would require approximately 35 hours every two weeks. Please contact Nativity BVM Rectory Office 610-566-0185.
Stewardship This year…..4/30/17…..$29,279 Last year…..5/1/17……$31,521
Leave a Living Legacy... please remember
Saints Simon and Jude Parish in your will.
This weekend Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 Saints Simon and Jude Parish Second Collection will be taken for Catholic Home Missions Appeal
The bishops' Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions is a grant-making agency. It offers financial support to missionary activities that strengthen the Catholic Church in the United States, and in its territories and former territories. Through its annual fundraising campaign, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, Catholic Home Missions educates American Catholics about mission needs and invites them to assist fellow Catholics in the practice of the faith.
Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Faith Sharing and Networking Breakfast
Friday May 19th, 7:30 am to 9:30 am Raphaela Retreat Center
616 Coopertown Rd. Haverford, Pa. 19041 Go to CBNGP.org to register or call Charles DeFeo at
610-306-9532 with questions.
Knights’ Korner Knights of Columbus
SS. Simon & Jude Council
Thank You!!!! ITALIAN NIGHT AT SAINTS SIMON & JUDE
Thanks To All That Attended Italian Night On April 23rd!
It Was A Great Success!
The Proceeds Will Help With Parish And School Needs!
E-mail: [email protected] www.ssjknights.org Follow Us On SSJ Knights Council
The Fourth Sunday of Easter 7 May 7, 2017
Bethesda Project Casseroles will be collected the third Sunday of the month. Please drop off your FROZEN casseroles in the kitchen in Monihan Hall. If you would like to make a casserole for the homeless, stop by the Rectory and pick up recipes and a container.
Construction on Pipeline to Begin Preparation work for the first pipeline will begin this week, with drilling beginning early May and ending late August or early September.
Young Adult Retreat at Malvern Retreat House Created for Joy with Fr. Anthony Hangholt
Friday, May 12 at 5 pm to Saturday, May 13 at 5pm
Join us as we reflect on encounters of Jesus’ healing grace in the scriptures and discover Jesus’ healing presence in our lives. Cost $80.00. For more information go to:
THE SECOND ANNUAL PADRE PIO FESTIVAL St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, PA
June 23, 24 & 25, 2017 Friday evening: Youth and Young Adult Night Holy Hour, Exposition, Confessions, followed by live entertainment, food trucks. Saturday: 5:30pm Vigil Mass blessing with relics Sunday: 12:30pm Solemn Mass, followed by street procession 2:30pm Healing Service blessing with relics/ confession.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon & evening outdoor festival, with several food/beverage vendors, craft
vendors, inflatable children's amusements, live entertainment. Information at
www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com
2017-2018 Saints Simon and Jude School Registration Registration is now open for students entering kindergarten through grade 8. There are also limited spots available in our new preschool 4’s program and a wait list has been started for preschool 3’s. Registration packets are available in the school office or you can download forms from the school website at https://school.simonandjude.org/admission-forms If you would like more information about Saints Simon and Jude School, please contact our advancement director, Jenn Appaneal at (610) 696-5249, ext. 241 or [email protected]. At Saints Simon and Jude, we are very proud of our students’ academic achievements and just as proud to watch our students build strong character with Christian values. Our goal is to produce confident, well-rounded, faith-filled students who can apply what they’ve learned here to the lives they will lead in high school and beyond.
CYO NEWS… POWER TRAIN SPORTS SPECIAL SUMMER PACKAGES
Power Train Sports is offering special summer packages for SSJ CYO athletes. Power Train has many different programs available. They will also provide a free 1-day trial session so that anyone interested can check it out. For any SSJ athlete that registers for Power Train's summer program, Coach Lew Esposito has generously offered to donate 10% back to the SSJ CYO Athletic Program. For questions, please contact Lew Esposito directly: [email protected] /484. 887.8251 Website:www.powertrainsports.com
IHM NUN RUN...5K RUN/WALK AT JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 START TIME IS 8:30 AM
Sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Starting Location: Villa Maria House of Studies 1140 W. King Road ~ Immaculata, PA 19345
Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, retirement home of the aged and infirmed IHM Sisters.
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MAKE IT A HABIT!!
The Fourth Sunday of Easter 8 May 7, 2017
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 6 5:00 pm Joanna & Stephen Dysleski Sunday, May 7
7:30 am Living and Deceased of Parish 9:00 am Mary Amodei
10:30 am Michael Paquet 12:00 pm Mr. John Devaney 6:00 pm Intentions of the Priest Celebrant
Monday, May 8 6:45 am Eugene Bruce 9:00 am Michael Daly
Tuesday, May 9 6:45 am Maria DiRocco 9:00 am Guerdino DiGregorgio
Wednesday, May 10 6:45 am Ann Ruhl 9:00 am Gretta McDevitt
Thursday, May 11 6:45 am Roy Kalinowski 9:00 am Charles R. Lilly ~ 53rd Anniversary
Friday, May 12 6:45 am Kathryn Smith 9:00 am Christine Federico Ambrose
Saturday, May 13 9:00 am Jane & Robert Jordan 5:00 pm James Rocco Sunday, May 14 ~ Mother’s Day 7:30 am Living & Deceased of Parish
9:00 am Helen Hennelly 10:30 am Alfred Glaudel 12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. John F. Fox Jr. 6:00 pm Intentions of Priest Celebrant
WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday, May 7 ~ World Day of Prayer for Vocations 1:30 pm Retrouvaille (Cafeteria) 6:00 pm YLM Mass - 7:00 pm (Meehan Center) 7:00 pm AA (East Hall) Monday, May 8 9:45 am Prayer Group (Welcome Center) 2:00 pm Whitehorse Village Mass 4:30 pm Children’s Choir rehears. (St. Cecilia Rm.) 7:00 pm Respect Life Holy Hour (Chapel) 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (St. Cecilia Room) 7:00 pm Women in Scripture (IHM & St. Joe Rooms) Tuesday, May 9 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study (Welcome Center) 2:30 pm Pembrooke Nursing Home Mass 6:45 pm May Procession in Church 7:00 pm RCIA (IHM & St. Joe Rooms) Wednesday, May 10 9:30 am Living Rosary Procession ~ Parish Grounds 9:30 am Companions Of Mary (Welcome Center) 6:00 pm PREP Make-up Classes (School) 7:00 pm Evangelization Core (Welcome Center) 7:00 pm RCIA Inquiry (Welcome Center) Thursday, May 11 2:00 pm Rosary - Pembrooke Nursing Home 6:30 pm Flame of Love Holy Hour (Chapel) Friday, May 12 9:00 am Church Cleaners (Church & Chapel) 6:30 pm Flame of Love Holy Hour (Chapel) 7:00 pm Long Range Planning Group (Meehan Center) 7:30 pm NA (East Hall) Saturday, May 13 7:15 am Men’s Bible Stdy (IHM & St. Joseph Room) 6:30 pm Retrouvaille Core (SSimon & Jude Rooms) Sunday, May 14 ~ Mother’s Day 6:00 pm YLM Mass (Church) 7:00 pm (Meehan Center) 7:00 pm AA (East Hall)
Baby Brielle Marie Flynn, Baby Carolyn, Baby Finley Esmacher, Baby Isabella Grace, Baby Charlie Garmon, Baby Everly Irwin, Baby Robert Dennis Kane, Baby Samantha Levey, Vincent Musumeci, Christian Porpora, Baby Austin Scelzi, Baby Lily Rose Sonon, Baby Oscar David Sprague, Baby Noah Thomas, Baby Michael Yarnall, Baby Benjamin Zikas, Jaxon Ford, Jonathan Lukas, Kelsey Hull, Kiera McMahon, Robert Francis Bartley, Micah Bennett (child), Liam McGuire (Teen), Chris Baker, Frederick Bauman, Jacqueline Beck, Grace Bond, Kevin Branin, Lu Branin, John Buoni, Bonnie W. Burns, Scott Butler, Kerry Butler, Jim Byrne, Nancy Caffey, Catherine, John Cavanaugh, Carol Chipps, Alexa Clarke, Matthew Colucci, Maria Piedad Coy, Jill Daly, Rose D’Antonio, Debbie Davis, Susan Dean, Gianna Deveitro, Ida DeVita, Steve DiFlorio, Cayla DiGiovanni, Samantha DiTonno, Eugene & Mary Ann Docherty, Dolly Doyle, Peggy Dunford Drobneck, Kirk Ebbs, Fran Esmacher, Elizabeth Erikson, Monica Fickenscher, Andy Foss, Ernest Fratini, Kevin Gidden, Dan Glaudel, James Goodnetter, Mary Goodnetter, Carrie Grosso, Adele Gray, Ann Guba, Sean Haegele, Bill Haley, Edward Harootunian, Trish Harootunian, Dean Harris, Sue Harron, Darrion Heffner, Kitty Heller, Dana Herbert, John Francis Holmes, Mya Hostutler, David Innaurato, Frank Janssen, Barbara Johnson, Sr. Honora Johnston IHM, Tom Joyce, Pat Kahl, Vincent Karcher, Collette Kazanjian, Lorraine Kley, Dolores Kovack, Carey Kressler, Taylor Kulp, Ron Lafferty, Noah Lamar, Gerry Langton, Helen Lawville, Marie Levin, Richard Ludwig, Leo MacEntee III, Badolato Mariano, Matthew McCarthy, Mary Ellen McCloskey, Michael McDonald, Paul McDyre, Jennifer McGlone, Dolores McGovern, Judith McGrath, Leonard McLain Jr., Lynn Meehan, Jeri Mellonger, Katherine Mendez, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kara Moore, Paul Morrison, David O’Campo, Jack O’Neill Family, Marta Panaccio, Charles Pearson, Gene Pertchack, Joseph Posivak, Palma Ricci, Jake Riese, Leslie Robinson, Anthony Savarese, Barbara Savini, Mary Schultz, Kristen Schuster, Alexander Sera, Judy Sherlock, Daniel Simpson, Stephen Sinclair, Mary Sivek, Jo Ann Slifer, Connie Small, Vicki Smith, Philomena Stendardo, Danielle Stechel, Debbie Steel, Howard Steel, Daniel Stevens, Kay Stevens, Gerry Streetie, Sue, Marie Tenaglia, Louise Terruso, Michael Torchiana, Ernest Towne, Verencur Family, Mary Walsh, James Waters, Marie Welge, James Wilkinson, Lisa Wilson, John Wineburg, Cathy Wood, Lisa Wright, Andrea Zielinski.
Please Pray for Our Sick ~ and for those that care for them.
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