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856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org

Phone:215.343.0315 ● Fax:215.343.8592

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PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Matthew K. Biedrzycki Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mr. Kevin Lutz Sunday Ministry Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Luke Fleck Mrs. Mary Landry Transitional Deacon Business Manager Mr. James Crumlish Mrs. Barbara Palo Facilities Supervisor Director of Teen Ministry Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey ~ Parish Secretary - strobertsecretary@verizon.net

This week’s Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of

Milan Pustka

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 5:00 P.M. - Emilo Ricchino SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:00 A.M. - Dr. William Bryers 9:00 A.M. - The McCann & McKenna Families 11:00 A.M. - Mary Ansuini

CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASSES ~ No Announced Masses 4:00 P.M. (Church & Hall), 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2017 CHRISTMAS DAY ~ No Announced Masses

7AM, 9AM & 11 AM NO 5PM VIGIL MASS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Parishioners WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Paul W. Stokely THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Joy Williams ~ 2nd Anniversary FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Norman Everhart SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Marie Rafalowski 5:00 P.M. - Sr. Raymond Mary ~ 6th Anniversary SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Joy Soria ~ Living 9:00 A.M. - Paul M. Papay, Jr. 11:00 A.M. - Deceased & Living Members of the Scalfaro Family MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 ~ New Years Day Solemnity of Mary ~ Holy Mother of God 9:00 A.M. - Leo Verani 11:00 A.M. - Michael McCloskey

Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Margaret Kaise Pat Ganther Kevin Christopher Fox Diane Barbier Marissa Nero Alex DiStefano Dolores McGrath Theresa Beisel Baby Carter Watson Frank Wagner Margaret Cunnane Michelle Gallagher Kelci Cost Judy Lauria Norah Claire Mason Kristin Iadicicco Michelle Cost Catherine Altmeier Ethel Iannuzzi James Kolody, Sr. Nicholas Cipriano Carol Spadaro Carl Schmidt Donna Donahue Jim Baals Alexis Schirling Mary Farano Marie McBride Daniel McDevitt Rita Antonelli Peter McDevitt Dcn. Tom Woods Jim Bradley Richard Guido Michael McBride Susan Schneider Patricia Wendte Michael Wiley Bill Amisson Sophie Ruiz Helen Wenstrup Kelly Hartranft Joyce Morris Frank Schneider Robert Gartner Michael Wiley Jeanne Sholes Kathleen McCartin Anna Pellegrini Eleonora Pescatore Tom Altmeier

In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all names will appear for 30 days and then will be automatically taken off. We are happy to keep a name on the list, just call the

parish office or email strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

OUR PARISH GIVING

Sunday 12/17/17: 16,948 ~ 520 envelopes used Online Bank Services Funds: $2,156 in 40 envelopes Current Weekly Budgeted Weekly

Average Average Difference $16,202 $16,100 $102

(Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30) Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity

H.O.P.E. Captain for the Month of :

December 16 - 31

Barb Palo 215 313 4197

Altar Flowers donated in Loving Memory of

Milan Pustka and

Tony Mastrocco, Sr

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Dear Friends,

This is the shortest the Fourth Sunday of Advent can possibly be. Within twenty-four hours the Church will be celebrating Christmas and the birth of our Lord. It is tempting to overlook the Fourth Week of Advent this year. It seems insignificant in that it consists only of Christmas Eve, and in fact is easily overshadowed by Christmas. So too did Mary seem like an insignificant woman and Bethlehem like an insignificant town. But we know that God places value in what seems to us as insignificant. Our scriptures today revealed the familiar story of the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. What an unbelievable message this must have been! She was seemingly just an ordinary young woman, not even married, not even having relations with a man. As a Jewish woman, she would have been praying for the coming of the Messiah; now she is told she would be giving birth to him. But like David in the Old Testament, she accepts the role God has for her – “May it be done to me according to your word.”

This afternoon we begin the liturgies for Christmas. The Vigil Masses will be in the church and hall at 4PM, in the church only for 6PM and 8PM. On Christmas Day, Masses will be celebrated in church at 7AM, 9AM and 11AM. During this week we will be celebrating only one Mass each day at 9AM in church. Because of the holidays, the parish office will be closed on Tuesday, December 26 but will reopen on Wednesday through Friday from 9AM until 12 Noon. This will allow the parish staff to enjoy time with their families and friends. However, for emergencies either Father Biedrzycki or I will be available to the parish. We, too, want to spend some time with our family and friends.

During this time of year we welcome all of our visitors to Saint Robert’s and welcome home all of our young people who have been away from the community because of various obligations. It is so wonderful to see so many gather to celebrate this sacred and joyful season with us! Welcome, one and all!

Be assured of a remembrance at Mass on Christmas!

May you experience the joy, peace and love of this holy season! May you make time to create memories and enjoy the company of your family and all your loved loves!

Saint Robert Bellarmine, inspire us to works for the greater glory of God!

With prayers,

CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE 12/30 & 12/31

5:00 PM Fr . Biedrzycki Cantor

7:00 AM Msgr . Beisel

9:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki Cantor

11:00 AM Msgr . Beisel Cantor

Subject to change without notice

As you consider the end of the year charitable tax deductions, please consider our parish. Donation Statements will be emailed on 1/19/2017, without parishioners having to call us. If we don’t have your email or your email has changed call the parish office or email strobertsecretary@verizon.net. If you would like a mailed copy, you may call or email the parish office.

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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS : Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN

US Navy: Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra Joshua Velas Matthew M. Zarkowski US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Robert F. Leimer Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Ryan T. Krawczyk Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan William Hanna Jack Olsh Michael Gannon Nicky Gannon US Coast Guard: Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Anthony Taylor Mark Piccirelli Michael Malandra Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly Austin Kelly Joe Gannon US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook

OUR WEEKLY

FACILITY SCHEDULE:

Sun Dec 24, 2017 Christmas Eve 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word ~Meeting Room Mon Dec 25, 2017 Christmas Day Parish Office Closed Tue Dec 26, 2017 Parish Office Closed 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Men of St. Robert's Evening Group ~ conference room Wed Dec 27, 2017 9am Parish Office Open 9-12 only 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr, Marley Hall 7pm Knights of Columbus Officers ~ Meeting Room Thu Dec 28, 2017 9am Parish Office Open 9-12 only 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Mom's Prayer Group ~ Family Room Fri Dec 29, 2017 9am Parish Office Open 9-12 only 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 5pm Rosenbaum/Bedrossian Wedding ~ Church & Family Room Sat Dec 30, 2017 Pick up hospice trays 9am CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 3:30pm Confessions Sun Dec 31, 2017 Pick up hospice trays New Year's Eve 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word in PC 1pm CYO Basketball~ Msgr. Marley Hall Mon Jan 1, 2018 New Year's Day Solemnity of Mary - Not Holy Day of Obligation for 2018 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:

CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Dept. of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance Check Federal History Fingerprint Clearance ~ ONLY if you

lived outside of PA within the last 10 years Go to childyouthprotection.org

select Staff & Volunteers, then select Checks & Clearances

*** Must be renewed every 5 years ***

Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers Go to childyouthprotection.org, select Staff & Volunteers, then select Information for Volunteers

TRAINING: Safe Environment Training Technology Addendum Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form

Go to childyouthprotection.org , select Staff & Volunteers, then select Required Training

The parish office will be closed on Tuesday, 12/26. Wednesday 12/27 - Friday 12/29 the office will be open from 9 - Noon. January 2nd regular office hours will resume.

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Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER

ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433

CALENDAR ~ TRADITIONAL PREP December 25 No Class-- Merry Christmas January Mon 1 No Class - Happy New Year Mon 8 Class Mon 15 No Class - Martin Luther King Holiday Sat 20 1st Penance-- 10:30 AM in church Mon 22 Class Mon 29 Class February Mon 5 Class Sun 11 Confirmation retreat- 9:00 Mass St. Roberts 10:30 to 1:45 Shrine Mon 12 Class Mon 19 No class President's Day Holiday Fri 23 1st Communion Parent-Child Retreat 6:30 to 8:30 PM Msgr. Marley Hall Mon 26 Class, Confessions Grades 4 & 5 March Sun 4 Confirmation Practice 6-7pm ~Church Sponsor Practice 7pm Mon 5 Class for Grades 1-5 5 Confessions for 6th Grade Fall & Summer PREP 5pm in church Child and parent as dismissal is after child goes to confession Tues 6 Confirmation-- 4:00 PM Mon 12 Class, Stations of the Cross Mon 19 Class Mon 26 Class

CALENDAR ~ FAMILY PROGRAM Sunday , Jan 7 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Saturday, Jan 20 1st Penance 10:30 AM in church Sunday Feb 4 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Sunday Feb 11 Confirmation retreat- 9:00 Mass St. Roberts 10:30 to 1:45 Shrine Friday Feb 23 1st Communion Parent-Child Retreat 6:30 to 8:30 PM Msgr. Marley Hall Sunday Mar 4 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Confirmation Practice 6-7pm ~ Church Sponsor Practice 7pm Monday Mar 5 Confessions for 6th Grade Tuesday Mar 6 Confirmation-- 4:00 PM

There will be NO Charismatic Prayer Meeting on Tuesday December 26th. Merry Christmas!!

NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On Monday, December 25 and January 1 there will not be Eucharistic Adoration. It will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Registration is now open for half day & full day Pre-K & K. Kathy Williamson, Director of Advancement, is available to answer school questions and schedule tours. Please call 215.343.5100, ext. 209 or email at kwilliamson@stjstr.org.

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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–mompalo@aol.com)● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program

The Teen Ministry wishes you a Blessed & Merry

Christmas!!!

A Christmas meditation by the holy crib. She adored Him, took Him up in her arms, wrapped Him up in poor swaddling bands and pressed Him to her heart. Then seeing the crib or manger, from which the cattle were wont to feed, she laid Him in it on a little straw. And from that stable which sheltered Him, from that crib which served Him as a cradle, from that straw on which He lay, and which pained His tender body, the Infant Redeemer offered to

the divine Majesty His very first sufferings and humiliations. Kneeling near Him, their eyes bathed in tears, Mary and Joseph united themselves to His sacrifice. Other News: Our thanks to Maria Bongarzone for the invitation to sing Christmas carols at Solana nursing home. The residents shook their maraca’s and even sang some karaoke right along with us. A wonderful experience for all! They insisted on a picture in front of the new unit tree and decorations

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

Today, we read about Mary being surprised by God and submitting to

his plan for her life. How has God surprised you? Have you welcomed

this surprise with faith in his plan or clung to your own way?

Suggestion: Use the decorations of the season to focu s your family on the true meaning of Christmas. Lights

symbolize Jesus, the light of the world, the tree recalls the Cross, which is our tree of life, and gifts remind us

of God’s gift to us in Jesus. All together they fill us with joy!!

Is there someone you can invite back to the Church this Christmas? They may just be

waiting for that personal invitation from you. Here are a few websites that may assist

you or to share with others: www.catholicscomehome.org, www.bustedhalo.com (great for

teens and young adults!), or www.loyolapress.org.

Invite them to check out the parish! Tell them how you love our Catholic Faith...tell them

you are confident that a Catholic life is a beautiful life (tell them why you feel that way)!

Be sure to let them know that here at St. Robert Bellarmine ,we would love to have them visit!

www.strobertwarrington.org

Blessing of the Family Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene

Have a family member read the Gospel, Luke 2:1-8

Then say the following BLESSING:

God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have

made manifest your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your

Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice,

mercy, and love.

Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth

of Jesus, and raise our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and

reigns forever and ever.

ALL: Amen. (If you do this on Christmas Eve, add the Baby Jesus)

From Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

A Reflection from CHRIST IN THE MANGER rom Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ (presenter for Advent by Candlelight)

Christ covers his divine nature with our human nature so that we can see and experience what our God

is really like, so that we can become more and more like him.

How willing am I to carve out a place for Christ in my stony heart?

Do I allow God to come into the silent night of my soul?

How am I preparing the manger of my heart to accept my Savior on Christmas Day?

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If you do not have access to the internet, sign-ups will also take place after the Masses in the Narthex or you may call Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288 for assistance.

More sign ups available in the Narthex on Jan. 6 & 7.

PHOTOGRAPHY DATES

Thursday-Sunday, January 11-14 Weekday Hours: 2 to 9 p.m.

Saturday Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parish Directory: You can sign up for your photography session online at the Lifetouch website:

50TH JUBILEE FUN FACT: During the week of January 29, 1979, the parish office was renovated and expanded to meet the demands of ministering to a growing community. At the time of its founding, there were approximately 450 families. In

April 1979, the 1,000 family was registered.

RESPECT LIFE How would life be different today if Mary, the Mother of Jesus, had decided to have an abortion instead of submitting to the will of God?

Join the right-to-life movement today.

MASS FOR THE HOLY INNOCENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017

ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM @7PM On this Feast of the Holy Innocents come celebrate Mass to remember all those innocent pre-born children who were lost to abortion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

JOIN US AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRO-LIFE EVENT

45th MARCH FOR LIFE - WASHINGTON, D.C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018

Commemorating the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion in the case Roe v. Wade.

The vision of the March for Life: A world where every human life is valued and protected.

Save the date - Plan to attend We will be sharing our bus with St. Jude again this year

so we will have a limited nmber of seats. Cost of the bus : $25 per person

Keep Christ in Christmas magnets are available in the Welcome Center in the narthex (under the TV) while they last for $5. Display them proudly.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, an independent, all-girls Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, has an opening for a short-term substitute position in the history department from April 9 until

June 9, 2017. Courses to be taught are AP US History, Honors Topics in US History, Topics in US History, and Modern World History. Qualified applicants with teaching experience and a degree in history are asked to submit their resumes and PA clearances to Anne Casavecchia at acasavecchia@gmahs.org by 1/12/18.

Bucks County Community College Catholic Club Welcomes You - Did you know? The Bucks County Community College Catholic Club helped 200 homeless people directly this fall through a drive to collect new socks. Nearly 200 pairs were distributed directly to the homeless by a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

This is one example of the good works the club does each semester, in addition to weekly meetings for spiritual support. Our members represent many parishes, including St. Andrew in Newtown, St. Vincent de Paul in Richboro, St. Joseph in Warrington, St. Stanislaus in Lansdale and St. Maria Goretti in Hatfield.

Won’t you join us? Bucks students are welcome! The first meeting of the Spring Semester is at 12:30p.m., Tuesday, January 23 at the Newtown campus. Please contact Club President, Aileen Young, at younga54936@live.bucks.edu or Faculty Adviser, Jean Dolan, at jean.dolan@bucks.edu or 215-968-8094.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Antoinette Cendali Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lynne Corley Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Paula Etgen & Family Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Rachel Kornblau & Family Mr. & Mrs. John & Lucia Litchner Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Jamie Raciti & Family Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Linda Walsh

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE RECENTLY BAPTIZED

Lydia Jane Duntzee Averie Claire Fitzpatrick Felicity Gabrielle Parker Brielle Marie Snyder Owen Philip Gower Peter William Greenbacker, III THOSE RECENTLY UNITED IN THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Alison (DiTomasso) Black Mr. & Mrs. James & Jennifer (Comber) Szczurowski Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Marybeth (Gentile) Kothstein THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US IN DEATH AND CONTINUE WITH US IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS

Neil Shanahan Anna McCaw Joseph Cicala, Jr. Anthony Barkowski Delia Sabatini Edward Glanzmann William Zarkowski, Jr.

THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2017 - YEAR-END GIVING “GIVING HOPE TO ALL” There are many incredible programs that benefit from the 2017 Catholic Charities Appeal. When you support the CCA you are: Helping a child with special

needs attend one of the four Catholic Schools of Special Education

Providing a hot meal for a family in need Supporting services for veterans and their

families Providing a safe haven for a woman and her

children With many deserving beneficiaries of the appeal, your donation – no matter how large or small – can make a huge impact. As the 2017 CCA campaign is drawing to a close, make these last few days of December count. If you have not already done so, please make a donation to the Catholic Charities Appeal. Charitable donations are a great way to reduce your tax burden for the year, all while doing something for the benefit of others. Visit www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make your contribution or place it in the collection basket.

A very gracious thank you to all those that have supported this campaign. The CCA does make a difference, for the better, in people’s lives. As of mid-December we are currently at the 171% mark of our $71,901 goal with $123,281 from 542 contributors out of approximately 2,300 families in our Parish.

ARCHBISHOP WOOD HS HONORS Congratulations to our parish high school students who have achieved academic excellence on the 1st Quarter Report for 2017/2018:

Distinguished Honors: Rebecca Alexander ‘18 Nicole Chelsla ‘20 Mary Frattera ‘20 Amanda Messina’20 Kelly Shoener ‘20 Joseph Horan ‘21 Joseph Mazzarella’21 Grace Moffett ‘21

First Honors: Andrew Funk ‘18 Luke Moffet ‘18 Julia Fellmeth ‘21

Second Honors: Gillian Conricode’18 Scott Erney ‘18 David Osetek ‘18 Colette Repisky’18 Victoria Speranza ‘18 Alexis Stefanowski ‘18 Emily Traae’19 Joseph Trodden ‘19 Magdalena Zak ‘19 Michael Darcy ‘21

LANSDALE CATHOLIC HS HONORS Congratulations to our parish high school student who has achieved academic excellence on the 1st Quarter Report for 2017/2018: First Honors: Lauren Crim ‘18

ARCHBISHOP RYAN HS HONORS Congratulations to our parish high school student who has achieved academic excellence on the 1st Quarter Report for 2017/2018: First Honors: Derek Schneider‘18

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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Closed on Holy Days

IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January, March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Visit the parish website for detailed information Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in November) are required. Contact Par ish Office or visit the parish website for registration forms. Forms are due 2 weeks prior to the Pre-Cana Class.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available to those who are preparing for surgery, sick, elderly or dying. Please contact the parish office to receive this sacrament.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.

COMMUNION CALLS Monthly to homebound by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately call parish office and dial 400.

PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new parishioners! Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the parish or if you have changed your address. Also, Children who turn 26 years of age, or have completed higher education and continue to reside with in our area, should become individually registered parishioners.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with young people must have their background checks and training to volunteer with our youth. For more details look in the bulletin or visit our website, click on Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to the Child and Youth Protection Site.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

PARISH RESOURCES

Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Afghan Guild Claire Coleman 215-343-2299

Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244

Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635

Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752

Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343-8775

Christ’s Housekeepers Patricia Neely 215-343-2873

Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006

E.P.’s (Seniors) Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288

Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113

Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648

Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905

Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091

Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris215-343-0315

Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542

Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407

Music Ministry Kevin Lutz Kevinlutz920@yahoo.com

Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083

Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528

Pre-Cana Brian/ Colleen Zook 267-483-8409

Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572

St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721

St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315

St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002

St. Vincent De Paul Society (Answering machine)267-644-8189

Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778

Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612

PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Pastoral issues Sheila Fehrman 215/343-1752 to be discussed? Joanne Galganski 215/343-4173 Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Amy Moffett 215/343-5436 members. Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 Mike Speranza 215/956-9769 Joe Tate 267/808-4913 Tom Utermark 215/343-9528

Brian Zook 267/483-8409

FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)

Carol Bauman Jesse Brookreson Thomas Castaldi Ed Clark Kirk Clauss Terry Funk Robin Killion Tony Mastrocco Elmer O’Brien John Prendergast Susan Westerman n