SUNDAY HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) No Vigil Mass for Holy Days 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am 6:30, 8:30, 10:30am & 6:00pm MONDAY—FRIDAY CONFESSIONS 6:30 & 8:30am Saturday 4:00—5:00pm SATURDAY 8:30am

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NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Last Sunday for 12:30pm Mass will be August 26

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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

CYO: www.saintceciliacyo.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: First 3 Sundays of the month at 1:30PM.

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 con-

tacting the Rectory at 215-725-1240.

Marriage: Couples must contact a pr iest six months

prior 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

CURRENT MASS SCHEDULE

throughout the month of August

Sunday

Vigil 5:00PM (Saturday)

6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM & 12:30PM

Monday through Friday

6:30 and 8:30AM

Saturday

8:30AM

Holy Days of Obligation

Vigil: 5:00 PM

6:30, 8:30, 10:30AM & 6:00PM

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 19, 2018

FOCUS: We grow in wisdom as we grow in our un-

derstanding of God.

Our human understanding limits us, and so Scripture and the Church provide teachings that help us to know, love and trust in God. In Jesus, we come to know the Father; and through Jesus, as the Bread of Life, we come to have eternal life.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, Wisdom has prepared her table for those seeking under-standing. In the reading from Ephesians, we are in-structed to live not as foolish persons but as wise. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds that he is the bread from heaven, and that whoever eats of him will have eternal life.

REFLECTION: Wisdom takes flesh in Jesus, who

reveals God’s love and concern that we take in the right kind of nourishment. God says to us, "I see your hun-gers that only I can fully satisfy. I send you my Son, Receive the food and drink he offers you – his very self." Like Wisdom in Proverbs, Jesus sets a table and invites us to be nourished on himself, "true food... true drink."

So we ask ourselves:

How would you describe your spiritual life... Satisfying? Malnourished? Starving?

What do you do and where do you go to feed your spirit?

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

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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 Our client-friends do not take summer vacations; most don’t even leave their homes. This is why they count on meals every day, even during the summer. Please remember them and set aside an extra portion of your meal, freeze it in the trays we provide, and bring them to the freezer located in the alcove between the rectory and church. For information on how you can help, please call Bernadette O’Donnell at 215-379-3448.

FREEZER HOURS:

Monday to Friday 8:30am—6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30am—4:00pm

State of Vocations - Facebook Live! On Thursday, August 23 at 7:00pm, the Vocation office for the Diocesan Priesthood will be hosting the Second Annu-al State of Vocations Address via Facebook Live! This event will help the clergy and lay faithful see how they can cooperate with our Office in creating an atmosphere in their homes, schools, parishes and communities that fos-ters and encourages vocations and assists young men in answering God’s call.

God Bless Our Newly Baptized

Benjamin Edward Fox

DEADLINE TO REGISTER—AUGUST 25

PREP (Parish Religious Education Program)

First Day—Sunday, September 9

PREP school year begins at 9:30am Mass All PREP families invited to attend Mass

After Mass, all will proceed to the Auditorium Classes will be assigned

SIGN UP PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF CLASS

One child $100; Two children $150; Three or more children $200

Registration forms available at the Rectory 215-725-1240

Mass Schedule For August 25th & 26th Saturday Celebrant: Father Bonner 5:00pm Lector: Madeleine Litka Altar Server: Brian Raskauskas Sunday Celebrant: Father Bonner 6:30am Lector: Richard McIvor 8:00am Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Rita Malfara Altar Servers: Cole Welsh, Regan Welsh 9:30am Celebrant: Father Lucas Lector: Kate Meredith Altar Server: Daniel Barr 11:00am Celebrant: Father Bonner

Lector: Rose Messina Altar Servers: Celia Braccia, Mia Braccia 12:30pm Celebrant: Father Miller Lector: Paula Potts Altar Server: Kylie Duggan

Second Collection Today’s second collection is taken up for the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. This institu-tion founded by the U.S. Bishops and chartered by the Vatican is charged with educating the future leaders of the Church, the nation, and the world. Thank you for your support.

St. Cecilia Choir Practice will begin Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:15pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Music ministry provides beauty, joy, com-fort, inspiration, and musical prayer for our communal liturgies and various parish celebrations. This is possi-ble due to the generous sharing of time and talent of diverse and committed members. If you can carry a tune and want to learn, come sing with us.

Congratulations to our newly

Married Couple

Daniel Petaccio and Jennifer Rettberg

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St. Cecilia Parish Ministries

Lectors The ministry of reader calls us to be servants of the Living Word of God. In proclaiming the readings at Liturgy, the reader does more than simply read. A reader’s spirituality must include an understanding of Holy Scripture as God’s Living Word made present to mankind throughout history, but made fully present in the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made Flesh. Our volunteers use their talents to spread the Word of God on Sundays, Holydays and for all our Special Liturgies.

On Sunday, September 23rd, after the 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am Masses, everyone is invited to the Auditorium for a ‘Sunday—Meet & Greet’ where you may enjoy fellowship with other parishioners, breakfast treats, and meet members of our parish min-istries.

Please mark your calendar and join us.

St. Cecilia’s Got Talent

Calling any musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, magicians,

jugglers, ventriloquists, etc. to join the talent show.

Individuals or groups (ages 14-101) may join us and you do not have to be a member of St. Cecilia parish.

DATE: October 20, 2018

CONTACT: parishevents535@gmail.com

Send us your video or contact us to audition. Please do not delay as acts will be limited. Deadline to enter is Sept. 9th. Cash prizes will be awarded. Tickets to watch the show will be on sale soon.

Trip to Sight and Sound Theater

Friday—April 26, 2019 ‘Jesus’ WATCH THE TRAILER

You are in for a real treat—a religious experience.

I encourage you to go online to Sight and Sound Thea-ter and watch the trailer of ‘Jesus’. Here you will see behind the scenes of their research, making of the sets, costumes, music and even training the animals. You won’t want to miss this production.

You may think it is too early to plan, but the bus is fill-ing up quickly, so reserve your seat NOW. Please contact Judi at 215-725-0903. Payments will be due later. Could make a nice Christmas gift!

COST: $135 adults (includes EVERYTHING—coach bus, meal, show, gratuities); $85 children 3-12

INTINERARY: 10:00am Depart Fox Chase area (Verree & Solly) 12:30pm Smorgasbord lunch at Hershey Farm (next to Sight & Sound Theater) 3:00pm Show at Theater (Sec. 103 Rows H-K) 6:00pm Continue your Shopping at Hershey Farm 7:00pm Depart for home

It’s Almost That Time Again! This year’s A+ Program runs from Sept. 7th through March 16th. St. Cecilia School (ID#23880) can

earn cash by YOU shopping at GIANT. You DO NOT need to re-register if your school selection remains the same.

New supporters or those wishing to make changes will need to register. Visit giantfoodstores.com. For assis-tance, call 1-888-814-4268, option 1.

Use your bonus card whenever you shop at GIANT and you will earn cash for our school.

Please encourage your family members and friends to support St. Cecilia School.

Senior Citizens Senior Bingo is OPEN TO ALL and held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Wesley (7040 Oxford Ave) from 12:00 to 3:00pm. Next bingo is August 22. Please no outside food permitted, however, box lunch-es are provided at minimal cost. For more info, contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199.

Cathedral Ambassadors A very important work of the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul is the hospitality and information that we provide for visitors to our beautiful Basilica every day. We are looking for more Cathedral Ambassadors. You would be assigned a 4 hour shift one day or more a month. For information and to become a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Martha Ortiz at cathe-dral.ambassadors@gmail.com. The next orientation is scheduled for early September.

Farm Stand at Jeanes Hospital

Thursdays—May thru November

11AM—5PM

Buy Fresh—Buy Local

Lot C (access the road

Between Jeanes Hospital &

Cancer Center)

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Job Opportunities

Ascension Press is looking for a full time account-ing clerk with AP/AR experience to assist in day-to-day accounting tasks. Excellent organizational and accura-cy skills required. Prior experience preferred. Must have Excel experience. For info and to apply, go to https://ascensionpress.com/pages/

Health Care Position PT/FT—Sisters of St. Basil lo-cated at 710 Fox Chase Rd., Jenkintown. Contact Sr. Claire 215-379-3998 x522.

Here & There Flea Market—St. Jerome Parish

Saturday—Sept. 29 (9:00am—1:00pm) Spots $20; Spot with table $30 on the Great Lawn

215-333-4461

Bishop McDevitt Alumni Golf Classic (Sept. 24) North Hills Country Club

$200/golfer; $75/dinner only Register: www.mcdevitths.org/alumni.golfouting

St. Bernard’s Designer Bag Bingo

Sunday, Oct. 14 (12:00-5:00pm) Cannstattter’s, 9130 Academy Rd.

$40 (buffet, beer, wine, soda, bingo) Tickets: sbsecretary@aol.com 215-333-0446

Polish-American Family Festival

September 1—3 Noon to 8pm Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown $12 admission includes events & carnival rides

PolishAmericanFestival.com

Creative Parenting Classes A special hour for moms and tots (ages 16 months thru 3 years) is now being formed. Children enjoy interactive playtime, songs, stories, themed crafts, exercise and more. Spend quality time with your child and meet other parents and learn some new ideas. For info call 215-322-5755.

Free Document Shredding DATE: Saturday, August 25 (9am—12pm) PLACE: Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 858– Verree Rd. Event is sponsored by Wiggin Shredding. This is for PAPER ONLY and each person is limited to 3-4 file size boxes. For more info call 215-214-2877.

Is your child interested in theater? Join a season of TAG (The Actors’ Group) Auditions for the Best of Broadway will be Sept. 12 (6:00-9:30pm)

Register NOW in person and meet the director, Joe Laub at Fox Chase Rec Center -

Tues., August 21 (6:30-8:30pm) Thurs. August 23 (6:30-8:30pm)

Shows will be performed at Phila. Protestant Home the weekend of Nov. 16-18. For more information call 267-984-0321 or email dramajoe@yahoo.com. Visit www.theactorsgroup.org

Reunions St. Hubert Alumnae—Bambies by the River (Sept 8)

Maggie’s Waterfront Café— 9242 N. Delaware Ave. $35 advance; $40 door (3:00—7:00pm)

Charlene Ritchie 215-624-6840 x253 critchie@huberts.org

St. Jerome School Alumni Sunday, October 7—Mass at 11:00am

Festival 12:00-4:00pm 3031 Stamford St., 215-624-0637

saintjeromealumni@gmail.com

Bishop McDevitt High School—Class of 1968 50th Reunion—Friday, November 23

Email: bishopmcdevitt1968@gmail.com Check Facebook page—Bishop McDevitt HS Wyncote

Neumann-Goretti Alumni All Class Reunion Saturday—Sept. 29 (4:00-8:00pm)

Sugar House Casino—Special guest Jerry Blavat Tickets: www.themillayclub.org 215-389-0925

St. Veronica’s Connections Reunion Friday, Sept. 14 (7:00-11:00pm)

FOP Hall, 11630 Caroline Rd., Phila., 19154 $45 Brenda Greene 267-992-4823

All neighborhoods welcome

St. Martin of Tours School—Class of 1958 60th Reunion—October 14

Brookside Manor (1:00-5:00pm) Cathy Hynes Pfeiffer 215-632-0328 or fxp3805@gmail.com

Cardinal Dougherty Class of 1963 (55th Reunion) Saturday, Sept. 29 (2:00-6:00pm)

Miller’s Ale House (2300 Easton Rd. Willow Grove) Pay as you go - email: richintravel@verizon.net

charlesbeugless6@comcast.net demarcobill@gmail.com

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF August 20th

MONDAY, August 20th 6:30am – John & Stella McAleer 8:30am – Rosemarie McKinney TUESDAY, August 21st 6:30am – Frank & Rose Palmer 8:30am – Harry J. Schuhl WEDNESDAY, August 22nd 6:30am – John & Dorothy Mehler 8:30am – Brigid Nolan THURSDAY, August 23rd 6:30am – Kenneth McGuckin 8:30am – Domenico & Caterina Tomeo FRIDAY, August 24th

6:30am – Joseph Berthcsi 8:30am – Ethel Raffay & Dorothy Laut SATURDAY, August 25th 8:30am – Peter DellaVecchia

5:00pm – E. Thomas Heininger

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 Frances McDermott Jack Kelly Eithna Russell The Davies Family The Seipel Family Rosemary Shattuck Russy Kahny Julia Maxin PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, ESPECIALLY: