Church of Saint Lawrence 345 Elmwood Lane

Riegelsville, Pa 18077

Reverend Gavin W. Muir, Pastor

Reverend Robert H. Breen, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Registration We welcome all new members to our Parish family. Please register when you move into the parish. Please notify us if you are moving. Weddings Couples are asked to contact the Rectory and make arrangements at least six months prior to their intended wedding date. They are required to attend Pre-Cana sessions. Catholic Elementary School Children may attend Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist School, Ottsville; for further information call: 610-847-5523. Parish CCD Classes Parish children attending public or private school, may receive Catholic Faith instructions on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall from October to May. Registration is published in the Parish Bulletin. Rectory Office Hours Monday—Friday 9:30 a.m. to Noon

Mass Schedule Saturday Evenings at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Days at 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., & first Sat. of each month at 9:00 a.m. Wed., at 7:30 p.m. & Fri. at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 Confessions Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7:10 p.m. St. Lawrence Men’s Club Meets on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. Altar & Rosary Society Meets on third Thursday of the month (Sept-May) 7:00p.m. Lay Carmelite Community of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes Meets First Saturday of each month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Rectory: 610-749-2684 Rectory Fax: 610-749-2695

Email: saintlawrence@verizon.net Website: saint-Lawrence-

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SEEING CHRIST CLEARLY We start today looking through the portals of Jerusalem, seeing crowds of people, cheering and waving palm branches in the air. The whole atmosphere is one of joy, triumph, and celebration. We can get distracted or enthralled by the scene, and not see clearly the features of Jesus as he enters. But our readings from Isaiah and Paul’s letter to the Philippians clarify his features for us. He is the Suffering Servant, meek and mute before his captors and persecutors; he is the very image of the unseen God, yet will not clutch at equality with God before he endures his final confrontation in humility. Isaiah and Paul help us “behold the Lamb of God” before we hear the story of his final and greatest confrontation. It is important that we see Christ clearly before we hear the account of his passion, for we—his Body through baptism, the church—now bear his face. We must, with him, enter into this time of trial so we can, also with him, enter into his final triumph. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Saturday - April 8th - 5PM: Antoinette Cosentino (Portice Family) 4PM - 4:45PM Confessions Sunday– April 9th - Palm Sunday of The Passion of the Lord; Palm Blessed & Distributed 8AM: 10AM: Sam Bickel (Senior Family) Monday - April 10th - Holy Week Weekday: 9AM: Tuesday - April 11th - Holy Week Weekday: 9AM: Wednesday - April 12th - Holy Week Weekday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 6-7:30 PM Confessions 7PM - 7:25PM 7:30PM: Thursday - April 13th - Holy Thursday Weekday: 9AM: NO Mass 7PM: Evening Mass of the Last Supper—MaryAnn Segletes (Friend) Adoration of the Repository until 9PM Friday - April 14th - Good Friday Weekday: 12 Noon - 3PM: Church opened 2PM: Celebration of The Lord’s Passion 7PM: Stations of the Cross Saturday - April 15th - Holy Saturday 4PM - 4:30PM: Confessions 7PM: Easter Vigil Mass

April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

COLLECTIONS: April 2, will report next week do to change in bulletin production deadline. Thank you. Collection for the Holy Land, Good Friday, April 14th Charites Appeal: began, Sunday, February 5th. This is the largest appeal of the calendar year with a Diocesan goal of $12.5 M . There are several ways in which to donate. In pew envelopes, direct mailing, which you will receive from the Archdiocese at your home, or e-giving. Checks are payable to: Catholic Charities Appeal. Please be as generous as possible and help St Lawrence reach our Parish goal. You may make one lump sum payment or schedule payments throughout the year if donating directly to the Archdiocese. Additional info on: catholiccharitiesappeal.org Appeal beneficiaries are: Education, Social Services, Evangelization, Clergy and local Mission Activities.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Now we have come to the center of the Christian year, beginning with today, Passion Sunday, Holy Week, and culminating in the Pasch, the Sacred Triduum. Some have called the culminating event in this week’s journey of faith “The Three Days of Easter.” The origins of many of our observances, including today’s blessing of palms and solemn entry into the church, hearken back to old Jerusalem. In the late fourth century, a woman living a consecrated life in southern France made a four-year pilgrimage to Jerusalem. There, she encountered the rich liturgies of the city, bursting with Christians. She was a keen observer, and fortunately for us wrote vivid letters of her experience to a circle of women friends she calls her sisters. By the time of her journey, it is clear that even some catechumens were undertaking the dangerous journey so that they could be formed at the very site of the events of Christ’s passion and rising. At the heart of the pilgrim experience were processions, such as today’s joyous procession to the Mount of Olives, and brilliant catechesis from the bishop every day, as well as intense fasting and prayer. When you resolve to keep this week holy in your own life, and especially when you commit to participate in the full Triduum with worship in church and fasting at home, a very ancient tradition is within your grasp. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. THE CROSS We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through whom we are saved and delivered. —Entrance Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Roman Missal RESURRECTION TO COME But from this earth, this grave, this dust, My God shall raise me up, I trust. —Walter Raleigh

Fast and Abstinence and Other Acts of Penance for Lent 2017 The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are 14 years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meant on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light. All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adorations of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended. All are encouraged to participate in “Operation Rice Bowl”, which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world. Altar & Rosary Society Fundraiser: Easter flower sale, all Masses throughout Palm Sunday. Support is appreciated. Coffee & Donuts: Sunday, April 9 in Parish Hall following the 10AM Mass. All are invited. Blood Drive: Wed, April 12th @ 2PM to 7PM @ Durham Nox Elementary School, info @ 1-800-red cross or tracyls81@msn.com Mother’s Day, Father’s Day: Mass intentions cards are available in vestibule. Other intentions in Parish office, via email request or drop a note in weekend collection. Riegelsville Fire House Celtic Dinner Concert: Saturday, April 22, 5PM to 7PM, $20 advanced, $22 @ door. Info @ 610-749-2737 Hallahan High School: 50 years and beyond; luncheon. Wed, May 3 @ Connstater Volkest-Verein, 9130 Academy Rd, Phila. Info 215-913-4482 Black Rock Retreat Center June 26-29: retreat for young men graduating 8th to 12th grade. Four days of activities and meet with Philadelphia Seminarians. Info 610-667-5778 Archbishop Wood High School: Alumni Events, Friday, April 21, 5:30PM and Alumni Mass April 23 @ 9AM, info @ 215-672-5050 x 227 Golf Outing, Friday, April 12, noon to 5PM @ Five Ponds Golf Course Prayers for Our Sick : any updates needed?? Please inform Parish office via email preferred or phone. Thank you.

?? Got Mass ??: when/where; go to www.masstimes.org and/or down load free app. to your device. Provides locations, times and service type for most Parishes in the USA. Parents will appreciate this; their kids………….not so much:> Excuse solved. New Parishioners –WELCOME!! No need to feel shy. We are happy you are here. To register see an usher, or just fill out form in vestibule of church, or call 610-749-2684 or email: saintlawrence@verizon.net We are ready to welcome you. ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: Easter Sunday Lectors for: 4/15 7 PM: Linda Krager 4/16 8 AM: Martin Piccinich 10 AM: Ells Cheeseman Altar Servers for: 4/15 7 PM: Andrew Benner, Francis Reinhart ? 4/16 8 AM: Anna Holmgaard, Amy Wydner 10 AM: Conor, Darafin, Shane Twomey Extraordinary Ministers: 4/15 7 PM: Russel Benner, Mary Gambino 4/16 8 AM: Mariann Helfant, Alvin LaBar, OFS 10 AM: Joe Affuso, Mark Culichia Please Pray for Our Sick and housebound, deceased members, and for an end to abortion and a respect for all life! Abbie Musto, Gloria Tafaro, Joan McArdle, Tim McHenry, Molly Worner, Lorraine Wallace, Liz Casterline, Julie Petry, Lucy Herman, John Gibson, Steve Ombalski, Mary Grube Fritchman, Joan Sheeran, Jay Johnson, Irene Peiffer, Cynthia Diaz, special intention, Susan Wires, David Grasso, Adrian Steinberg, Joseph Jones, Mary Jane Bernat, Gus Trincheria, Elizabeth Ann Schlotter, Daniel Steinberg, Jack Latorre, Joann Thaler, Amy Hessenthaler, Calvin, Wilson & Frank Ryan, Eve Zelle, Roger & MaryAnn Brahler, Gavin (age 3), Bill Miller, Caitlin, Steven Fusco, Charles More, Jeff & Bonnie, Baby Matthew Royer, baby Ely, Max Ours, Father Breen, Paul Beach, Anthony Bonnano, Barbara and Ells Cheeseman, Summer Heddleston, Maria Steinberg, Elwood Ditmer, Dan Schiavello, Tom Peterson, Special intention, Carol Stahley, Maria King, Irene & Al Breiner, Jeremy Hewens, MD  

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Lawrence BULLETIN NUMBER: 497325.1 Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: 4 including cover Special instructions: Please call Tom @ 610-749-2684 Or email saintlawremce@verizon.net