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Parish Mission We, the family of St. Mary’s, are a community nourished and sustained by the Body
and Blood of Christ and impelled by the Word of God to go forth and evangelize.
Historic St. Mary’s Founded in 1741
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
119 South Prince Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
717.392.2578 717.394.6549 fax
Bishop Diocese of Harrisburg
Most Rev. Joseph P. McFadden
Pastor Rev. Leo M. Goodman III
Library Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily and between Masses on Sunday
Nursery Available during 11:00 am Masses on Sunday
Marriage Preparation Go to www.stmaryslancaster.org/weddings or call parish office
Baptism Second and fourth Sundays
Parish membership and baptism class mandatory Contact parish office
Pastoral Staff Rev. Leo M. Goodman III, Pastor Rev. Mr. Manuel Velazquez, Deacon Fran Sescilla, Pastoral Assistant Tina Skubon, Parish Manager Silvia Doe, Youth Director Don Peris Jr., Liturgy Coordinator Stephanie Sands, Director of Music Anne Barnes, Religious Education Coordinator Joseph Clupp, Family Life Coordinator Betty Anne O’Brien, Administrative Assistant Trish Frintzilas-Frey, Receptionist Terry Warco, Parish Pastoral Council Chair
Email [email protected]
Websites www.stmaryslancaster.org www.hbgdiocese.org
Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Mass Schedule Monday through Friday 12:05 pm
Saturday 8:00 am and 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 and 11:00 am
Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Resurrection Catholic School Pre-K through grade 3—St. Mary’s
397.3136 Grades 4 through 8—St. Anthony’s
392.3083
Lancaster Catholic High School 509.0315
Religious Education Office 490.0652
Classes held on Sunday after 8:30 am Mass
Prayer Line 872.8726 or 459.3360
Parish Advocate for People with Disabilities
Beth Bitts, 333.9287
Historic St. Mary’s Church, Lancaster, PA February 6, 2011
Mass Intentions for the Week
February— 6 Acts Bible Study - 9:40 am 6 Religious Education (school) - 9:45 am 6 Jeff Johnson Presentation on Mural (church) - 9:30 am & 12:00 noon 6 Youth Ministry (school) - 4:30 & 6:00 pm 7 Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting - 7:00 pm 7 Family Life Meeting (chapel) - 7:00 pm 7 Music Selection Committee Meeting (DR) - 7:00 pm 7 Tango Class (gym) - 7:00 pm 8 Mothers Group (chapel) - 9:30 am 8 Pine Ridge Pilgrimage Meeting (cafeteria) - 6:00 pm 8 RCIA - 6:45 pm 8 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting (DR) - 7:00 pm 8 Praise & Worship (chapel) - 7:30 pm 9 Club 19:14 (TV room) - 6:30 pm 9 RCS Spiritual Life Committee Meeting - 7:00 pm 10 Short Staff Meeting (kitchen/church) - 9:30 am 10 Toddler Gym (SJB Cultural Center) - 10:00 am 10 Choir Rehearsal (music room) - 7:00 pm 11 Rosary Group (nursery) - 10:00 am 11 Community Meal (cafeteria) - 5:30 pm 12 Wedding (church) - 11:00 am 12 Confessions (church) - 4:00 pm 13 Acts Bible Study - 9:40 am 13 Religious Education (school) - 9:45 am 13 Choir Rehearsal (church) - 10:00 am
Important Dates All meetings held in the Marian library unless otherwise noted.
A+ for America Catholic Schools
Dear friends of Resurrection Catholic School,
The official celebration for Catholic Schools Week ends today, but the reality is Resurrection celebrates it every day. We strive daily to instill in our students a love for Jesus and for learning.
So, to restate our Mission Statement I give you the following:
Top 10 Reasons Resurrection Catholic School is A+ for America:
Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in the Catholic faith Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and physical education Emphasis on moral development Service to our local community Parent volunteers support our mission Safe and disciplined environment Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential Individual attention in a caring community Commitment to technology use to enhance education Good stewardship of resources
Thank you for all you do for Resurrection Catholic School. I deeply appreciate your support and prayers.
Catechism Question of the Week: A summary of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals is called a what? A) catechumen, B) canon law, C) candidate, or D) catechism (see CCC 11)
With family, friends and those you meet, please discuss the following Question of the Week: What darkness in the world today can I dispel with the light of Christ in me?
With Resurrection PRIDE,
Miss Brenda Weaver Principal
Saturday, February 5: 5:30 John Cicchini (Lydia Putt) Sunday, February 6: 8:30 Parishioners & Friends (Fr. Leo) 11:00 Rachael & Lawrence Wywadis - Living Monday, February 7: 10:00 Golden Living Center: M/M Albert Goepfert (Marie Mann) 12:05 Ken Major Jr. (Peg & Beanie Swisher) Tuesday, February 8: 12:05 William Oetting (Steve & Trish Frey) Wednesday, February 9: 12:05 Giovanni DiSomma (Family) Thursday, February 10: 12:05 Robert Thompson Sr. (Bob & Sandi Thompson) Friday, February 11: 12:05 Catherine McCormick (Clair McCormick) Saturday, February 12: 8:00 Margaret Carothers (Tom & Shirley Drews) 5:30 J. Edward Weber (Jeanne Weber) Sunday, February 13: 8:30 Dorothy Richmond (Hong Family) 11:00 Parishioners & Friends (Fr. Leo)
From the Pastor’s Desk
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the Parish Office
Advertiser of the Week. — Oak Leaf Manor—
Our thanks to Oak Leaf Manor and all our sponsors for advertising in our bulletin. Please patronize them and
thank them for advertising. It is because of them that this bulletin is possible.
Stewardship Tithing: God’s Plan for Giving
Tithing weekend of January 30, 2011: $10,064
Student offerings: $12
From Fr. Leo. The Gospel today reminds us that our lives and our deeds must serve as examples to others, pointing the way to the Father. Not for our own benefit do we labor, but so that others may see our good works and give glory to our Father in Heaven.
From the Pews. For a while now we’ve been tithing at least 10% of our gross income; now I’m working on tithing my gross time. I think this may be more difficult than tithing of money, but when I do, the rewards are endless and my days are much more joyful.
Quote Worth Reading. Some people say, “Give till it hurts.” But God recommends that we give until it feels good. God loves a cheerful giver! —Author Unknown
My child’s good deed for the week. Several of our children offered these as their tithe in addition to their financial gift: I wanted to give a gift to a friend. Someone hurt my feelings, but I kept quiet. I was happy my sister won a game. I cleaned my room.
Notes from organizations who received money from St. Mary’s Tithe the Tithe:
Thank you for your recent check of $1,500. The money will go far in helping us here at Sacred Heart to maintain our ministry programs. . . . The youth are hosting a Living Rosary tonight. We will remember you as we pray the beautiful Rosary of our Mother Mary! —Angie Stover, CLM, Office Manager, Sacred Heart Church, Pine Ridge, SD Your continued support for these young women and children helps in many ways. —Deirdre Foley Citro, Executive Director, Mom’s House
To read the complete letters from individuals and organizations that have been helped by Tithe the Tithe, please see the bulletin board in the church
vestibule.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord— Dennis Austin - father of Holly Cummings Jeanette Gigl Sylvester Williams III - father of Sylvester Williams
Wedding Banns. David McKay & Genevieve Tallarico, March 5, 2011
Winter Hospitality Meal. Because we stopped providing weekly hospitality during the cold weather months after the 5:30 pm Mass on Saturday evenings . . . we are offering a “winter meal” immediately following the 5:30 pm Mass on Saturday, February 19. You are invited to join your fellow parishioners for a meal of homemade soup, salad, bread and dessert in our own Café Maria (a.k.a. St. Mary’s Cafeteria!). Please plan on joining us!
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Leo.
Good news! The plane reservations have been made, and final pricing is set for the
Holy Land trip.
Nazareth Sea of Galilee Emmaus Jerusalem Ein Kerem Bethlehem
We are holding spaces for St. Mary’s parishioners until February 28. After that time, we will open it up to
other parishes if necessary. We are seeking to have 25 people on the trip.
For a brochure and detailed itinerary, please contact Tina Skubon at [email protected] or 392.2578.
Dates: November 7-16, 2011 Price: $2,850 per person
Question of the Week. What darkness in the world today can I dispel
with the light of Christ in me?
Matthew 5:17-37
Catechism Question of the Week. A summary of Catholic doctrine about faith and
morals is called a what? A) catechumen, B) canon law, C) candidate, or
D) catechism (CCC 11)
February 6, 2011 Historic St. Mary’s Church, Lancaster, PA
RCIA
Contact Tim or Michele Quigley 464.2272 or [email protected]
Tuesday, February 8, 6:45 pm in the church library
Religious Education
Contact Anne Barnes 490.0652 or [email protected]
Please make sure your child is in their classroom promptly by 9:45 am.
February— 6 Class 13 Class
Personal Financial Management Assistance. Are you facing personal financial challenges that are
weighing heavily on you and your family? Are you uncertain where to turn? Maybe your St. Mary’s family
can help. Call Fr. Leo or Tina Skubon and they can put you in touch with a financial counselor.
All inquiries will be kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
In case of inclement weather. If St. Mary’s cancels Religious Education because of inclement weather, it will be listed on www.wgal.com.
Catholic School News
Resurrection Catholic School Basket Bingo. RCS PTO is sponsoring a Basket Bingo on Sunday, February 27 (snow date March 6) at St. Anthony’s cafeteria. Doors open at 1:00 pm and Bingo begins at 2:00 pm. All proceeds will help fund field trips for RCS students. Cost is $15 in advance; $18 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Terry Quedenfeld, 464.9302, or call the school at 397.3136 or 392.3083 and leave a message.
February— 6 T3 Teen Bible Study/Supper (4:30 pm - high school) 6 Super Bowl Party (6:00 pm - high school) 11-13 Mount 2011 Retreat, Emmitsburg, MD 20 Dead Theologians Society (6:00 pm - high school)
Keep up with what’s going on—we’re on Facebook:
stmarys youthministry
Youth Ministry
Contact Silvia Doe 872.8985 or [email protected]
High School: Sundays, 6:00-8:00 pm; Middle School: Dates and times to be announced
Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Contact Beth Bitts 333.9287 or [email protected]
Do you or someone you know have a heart for youth with disabilities? Do you like planning activities and have great ideas for the junior/senior high school age group? The Saturday Night Out ministry is looking for a new leader. For more information, contact Beth Bitts, 333.9287.
Plans for the Convent/School Buildings. Do you have an idea as to how these buildings should be used once Resurrection Catholic School moves to St. Anthony’s? Send an email to the Development and Preservation Committee at [email protected].
Community Agency Spotlight. Family Behavioral Resources — Located on Centerville Road near That Fish Place, this organization hosts once per month social skills groups for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Groups are for ages 12-16 and 17+. For more information, contact Christy Foote at 295.5500 or [email protected].
Saturday Night Out. Bowling at Leisure Lanes, Saturday, February 26, 2:00 pm. Permission form is required unless a parent/guardian accompanies. Cost is $5/person. For more information, contact Beth Bitts at the number listed above.
Find out more about the restoration of The Assumption mural? You are invited to stay in the church after the Sunday morning Masses this weekend (February 6) for a short presentation by conservator Jeffrey Johnson of Albert-Michaels Conservation, Inc. The restoration process is absolutely fascinating and is well worth your time!
Important Announcements
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Natural Family Planning. NFP is a safe way to achieve or postpone a pregnancy. For more information on the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, call Mary Theresa Squierdo, 626.9267. For more information on the Creighton Model Fertility Care System, contact Laurie Weitzel, 669.8404.
Family Life
Contact Joe Clupp 464.5041 or [email protected]
Liturgy
Contact Don Peris 333.1947 or [email protected]
Scripture Readings for Next Sunday. February 13—Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37
St. Mary’s Mass on Comcast TV. St. Mary’s 11:00 am Mass on Sunday is broadcast on Comcast TV Channel 95 later the same day (Sunday) at 6:00 pm and then again on Monday at 3:00 pm.
Meetings Scheduled. Family Ministry Planning Meeting. Monday, February 7, 7:00 pm in the chapel. Anyone interested in Family Ministry is welcome to attend. Marriage Enrichment Planning Meeting. Thursday, February 17, 7:00 pm in the library. Anyone interested may attend. Bring along your ideas!
For more information on either of these meetings, contact Joe Clupp at [email protected] or 464.5041.
Mothers Group. Tuesday, February 8, 9:30-11:00 am in the convent chapel. This month the group will focus on our love for our husbands and Proverbs 31:12 "She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life." Childcare is provided in the nursery, but infants and non-separating children are always welcome to stay with their mothers at the meeting. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Maria Frego, 464.8764, or Marissa Schwartz, 239.5124.
The Vocation of Marriage. Bishop Rhoades, USCCB Chairman on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, recently highlighted two separate events to celebrate the vocation of marriage.
National Marriage Week is being celebrated February 7-14 with the theme “Let’s Strengthen Marriage.” Check out ideas at www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org. World Marriage Day is being celebrated Sunday, February 13. Find more resources for your marriage at www.foryourmarriage.org.
Praise & Worship.
Tuesday, February 8, 7:30 pm in the chapel
— Adoration and Confession —
"Music, great music, gives the spirit repose, awakens profound sentiments and almost naturally invites us to lift up our mind and heart to God in every situation, whether
joyous or sad, of human existence. Music can become prayer."
— Pope Benedict on music's power to bring the spirit toward God
For many people, change does not come easy. Change requires us to stop doing things a certain way in order to do something else. Many people find comfort in familiar routines and known ways of acting. Change interrupts those familiar routines. But change is also an opportunity to stop and reflect on what we are doing and to come to a better understanding of God, who does not change.
Why does the Church change the Liturgy? In its Liturgy, the Church always attempts to follow the “norm of the holy Fathers.” This effort “requires not only the preservation of what our immediate forebears have handed on to us, but also an understanding and a more profound pondering of the Church’s entire past. ...This broader view allows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the people of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving the unalterable deposit of faith, even though there is a very great variety of prayers and rites” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 9). The Liturgy must, therefore, always celebrate and make present the Paschal Sacrifice of Christ—His saving Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. However, over time, it may become necessary to make certain changes, such as adding prayers for recently canonized saints and adding texts that reflect the needs that the people of God wish to bring to God in prayer. The third edition of the Roman Missal makes such additions and provides a fresh translation of the Latin texts of the existing content of the Missal.
Club 19:14. For children in grades 3 through 6: Join Club 19:14 on Wednesday, February 9, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the large TV room in the school. Come for a night of games and surprises! Parents are always invited to stay. Future dates are Wednesdays, March 2, April 6, and May 4. For more information, contact Bernie Hershey, 872.6022 or [email protected].
Historic St. Mary’s Church, Lancaster, PA February 6, 2011
In & Around the Diocese
Pro-Life
Contact Anne Marie DiCarlo 872.9386 or [email protected]
Vocations
Contact Fr. Raymond LaVoie 657.4804 x 282 or [email protected]
“Follow me.” Is Christ calling you to follow Him, to serve and not be served? If you are considering following Christ more closely as a priest, deacon or consecrated religious, contact Fr. Leo in the rectory or Fr. LaVoie at the number listed above.
The priests of tomorrow are in our midst. They are members of this parish. They are members of our own
families. Encourage vocations. Pray for the gift.
Spiritual Adoption Program. MONTH FOUR — Well, your little baby now weighs six ounces. She has fingernails and eyelashes. She has her own unique fingerprints, which will remain the same until she dies. Her tastebuds are working. Her sense of hearing is developing and present at 14 weeks. There are no major developments anymore. Your spiritually-adopted baby is already well-formed, internally and externally. All she needs now is time to gain weight and grow strong. What a miracle she is!
Homeschool Mass. A Diocesan Mass for homeschool families is being celebrated by Bishop McFadden on Saturday, February 11, at 10:00 am in Room 103 of the Diocesan Center, Harrisburg. All homeschool families are invited. Mass for Sick. Bishop McFadden will celebrate a Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, February 11, 7:00 pm, in St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg. All sick persons are invited to come and receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Caretakers and all the faithful are invited to participate in the Mass and pray for the sick and suffering throughout the world. Lancaster Young Adult Catholics. If you are between the ages of 25-39 and are interested in meeting other Catholic singles, come to “The Catholic Speed Dating Party” on Friday, February 18 (snow date February 25), 7:00 pm, at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz. A $15 donation is suggested to help the victims of Haiti. Space is limited to 60 people (30 of each gender) and advanced registration is needed. Email Lisa at [email protected]. Presentation on Women Saints. Hosted by Court Queen of Peace #1023, this presentation by Dr. Lucia C. R. Murphy, Director of the Office of Evangelization at the Diocese of Harrisburg, will be held on Saturday, February 19, at St. Anthony’s Church, Lancaster after the 8:00 am Mass. The event is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rita Smith-Wade-El at 203.3441. Cursillo. Interested in living your Catholic faith more fully? Cursillo is the Spanish word for a “short course.” Being a short course on Christianity, it covers theology, spirituality, Scripture, prayer and study. The upcoming Cursillos are as follows: (for women) March 10-13 and (for men) March 17-20. Both will be held at St. Pius X in Selinsgrove, PA. For more information or to register, contact Steve or Sherry Troelsch, 898.6178 or [email protected] or visit the website at www.harrisburg-cursillo.org. Positions Available. 1) Full-time accounting position at the Diocese. Bachelors degree and three years experience required. Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or mail applications to: Director of Human Resources, HCAS, Diocese of Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Closing date for applications is February 18. 2) Lancaster Catholic High School Office of Advancement is seeking two entry-level positions—Admissions Counselor and Assistant to Advancement Director. Go to www.lchsyes.org for complete job descriptions.
St. Mary's teens joined thousands of others at the Annual
"Respect Life March" in Washington, DC on January 24 to speak up for the rights of those who can't.
World Day for Consecrated Life. Today we rejoice and celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. Over the years, many men and women have chosen to live out their baptismal vocation by professing the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They do this by joining a religious congregation, a secular institute, or through private vows. We pray for these people and ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to God’s service. Please also continue praying for Don Bender of our parish who is preparing for diocesan priesthood.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
For February 2011:
General Intention: That the family may be respected by all in its identity and that its irreplaceable contribution to all of society be recognized.
Missionary Intention: That in the mission territories where the struggle against disease is most urgent, Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ to those who suffer.
Prayer Intentions of Pope Benedict
From St. Mary’s Archives
“For nearly two years following the destruction of the old church (log chapel), the
Catholics of Lancaster were without a suitable place of worship. In the meantime, however, a new church was under construction. Work on it probably started in 1761; the cornerstone was laid early in 1762, and the church completed late the same year. It had also been decided to enlarge the churchyard if possible, and application for an additional lot was made by Father Robert Harding of Philadelphia, superior of the Jesuits in Pennsylvania. On June 27, 1761, Lot No. 237 on the Borough Plan, which adjoined the original two lots, was granted to Robert Harding.”
— from “The History of St. Mary’s Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1742-1951”
by Edgar G. Musser
Updates on Church Restoration Projects. As you can see by the scaffolding, conservation of our third mural, The Annunciation, began this week by Jeff Johnson of Johnson & Griffiths. This project is expected to take about six to eight weeks.
Another stained-glass window has been removed for a complete restoration. Richard Buehrer and his staff will remove every piece of glass and relead the entire window. Barring any unforeseen problems, it is anticipated that the window will be reinstalled by the end of March.
You may also notice that one of the black lamp poles in front of the church has been removed. It was hit by a snow plow, and the base was compromised. When the temperature warms, the base will be fixed and the pole reinstalled.
The history of the church teaches us that the
greatest saints are those who professed the greatest
devotion to Mary. — St. John Bosco
