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Parish Staff
Rev. T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor
Rev. Arul Amalraj, O. Praem, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Dennis O’Donnell, Sunday Assistant
Deacon Louis Libbi, Permanent Deacon Deacon Brandon Artman, Transitional Deacon
Ms. Patricia O’Donnell, Principal
Sister Eileen Tiernan, IHM, DRE
Mrs. Katey Engel, Liturgical Music Director
Mr. Daniel Milani, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Contact Information Office: 610-647-2345 Fax: 610-647-4997
School: 610-644-5797 PREP: 610-296-8899
Music Ministry: 610-647-2345 Ext. 245
Liturgy Schedule
Daily 6:30AM & 9:00AM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM,
10:30AM, 12:00 Noon
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS ~
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
St. Patrick Catholic Church 126 Woodland Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
www.stpatrickmalvern.org
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Week of December 24, 2017
The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of
Andrew Becker
The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of
Deceased Members of Becker Family Maryanne Marchione
The St. Joseph Candle burns memory of
Charles J. Becker III Robert Devlin
The angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid;
for behold, I proclaim to you
good news of great joy
that will be for all the people.
For today in the city of David
a savior has been born for you who is
Christ and Lord.
May the love and joy of
Christmas Day
fill your hearts and your homes
with the peace of Christ, the Lord.
We pray that you and your family may know
the many blessings of the
gifts shared with us
on that first Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas and God Bless You,
Father Redcay, Father Arul,
Deacon Lou & Deacon Brandon
PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR MANGER
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. Amen.
ST. PATRICK OUTREACH
Thank you for your generous response to our “giving tree” and “adopt-a-child” programs. Many have been the recipients
of your great kindness. May God Bless you and your families.
Merry Christmas!!
There is no Adoration
on December 25 or
January 1.
Adoration will resume
on January 8, 2018
DECEMBER 24, 2017� 4�� SUNDAY OF ADVENT �
Volunteers from St. Patrick Parish
will be serving the meal at St. Teresa’s Soup Kitchen in
Norristown on Wednesday, December 28. We leave our
church parking lot at 8AM and return to Malvern by
11:30 AM. Once again thank you for your continued
support & contributions. If anyone has any questions,
call Ann at 610-389-0667.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24th
4:00PM; 4:15PM (in the parish center)
6:00PM & 8:00PM
Christmas Day - Monday, December 25th
7:30AM; 9:00AM
10:30AM & 12:00 noon
Parish Office Hours - Christmas & New Year’s
Parish Offices are closed for the Christmas Holiday
and they will re-open at 8:30AM on
Wednesday, December 27th
Parish Offices will also close at
12:00 noon on Friday, December 29th and
re-open at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, January 3
for the New Year Holiday
New Year’s Day Feast of Mary, Mother of God
This holy day is not
a day of obligation this year
Mass will be celebrated at 9:00AM
There are no other Masses celebrated that day.
Feast of the Epiphany
Just as the three Kings brought gifts to the Infant Child, Jesus, the St. Patrick’s Pro-Life Committee invites you to bring gifts for young children and the unborn.
Each family is asked to bring Infant and Toddler hats and mittens to Mass on the weekend of January 6th-7th to be presented at the Offertory Procession. These collected items will then be distributed to the Sisters of Life and the Missionaries of Charity.
God, in Baptism you called me by
name and made me a member of
your people, the Church. Help all your people to know their
vocation in life, and to respond by living a life of holiness.
For your greater glory and for the service of your people, raise up dedicated and generous leaders
who will serve as sisters, priests, brothers, deacons,
and lay ministers.
Send your Spirit to guide and strengthen me that I may serve your people
following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name I offer this prayer. Amen.
2nd Collection on Christmas Day!
As has become our tradition at St. Patrick Parish,
the second collection Christmas Day
will continue our support of
the Children of Amigos de Jesus in Honduras.
Your gift of love is greatly appreciated!
DECEMBER 24, 2017 � 4�� SUNDAY OF ADVENT �
Moms R.O.C.K! ~ (Raising our Catholic Kids)
Join us to connect with other mothers in our St. Patrick Parish community who like to share faith, joys & the challenges of
motherhood with other moms in our parish! Information con-
tact Hillary at [email protected].
SAINT PATRICK SCRIP PROGRAM SHOPPING THE EASY WAY!!
When you purchase from the Scrip Program, St. Patrick Church benefits. We receive a percentage
of your purchase through the program.
For more information contact the Par-ish Office at 610-647-2345.
Dec. 30/31 Lectors Extraordinary Minsters Altar Servers
5:00 PM B. Smith J. Becker
B. Twardowski S. King
A. Wondrash, V. Yackel, O. Eusemann
7:30AM W. Mongan G. Power
E. Lake, J. Benson, W. Benson
9:00AM K. Stryker M. Dudas
V. Chandler P. Beadling
R. Chambers, S. Vestri, S. Chambers
10:30AM N. Libbi A. Polizzi
J. Flynn J. Flynn
G. Flynn, D. Sweeney, J. Polizzi
12:00 Noon D. Hall
B. Coneghen J. D’Antonio A. D’Antonio
K. Lawless, K. Lawless, W. Meisel
Be sure to visit our parish website
www.stpatrickmalvern.org.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD�
Liturgy of the Word for Children is during the 9:00 and
10:30 Masses. Children, ages 4 to 8, are invited after
the Opening Prayer to the lower level of the church.
The children return to the church after
the Intercessions. �
Save the Date!!!
St. Patrick Parish Annual Fundraising Event
Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Madness!!!
Saturday, March 17th St. Patrick Gymnasium & Parish Center
If you have questions about having your child
Baptized at St. Patrick’s call
610-647-2345.
TAX statements for your 2017 contributions
are available by emailing Mrs. King at [email protected] or calling
the parish office 610�647�2345. The state‐ment will be mailed to you upon request or if you prefer, your statement can be
emailed to you. Please provide your current email address when you call. Thank you for your generosity to St. Patrick Parish. �
To Everything there is a Season.... “ a time to be loved” God bless all engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. “a time to be born” May God Bless all our parents and their children especially Vaun Vincent Bechtold and Reid Phelan Long who were baptized at St. Patrick Parish on December 10, 2017. “a time to be healed, Eric Alessandroni, Andy Behler, Chrissy Brown, Erin Beatty, Carole Bergen, Rich Beston, Luke Birkhead, Jessica Bonkoski, Margaret Brown, Richard Brown, Dominic Bryan, Ann Burke, Gina Butcher, Andrew Butler, Edith Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Joanne Calvarese, Matthew Campione, Dottie Cappelli, Carolyn Casswell, Sue Castaldi, Dolores Christmas, Audrey Clarke, Tom Connors, Michael Cox, Paul Cox, Kenneth Davis, Charlie Deegan (child), Alicia Dellario, Eve DelSoldo, Frances Desilets, Gavin Duffy, Nerisa Eachus, Lois Egan, Regina Eggles, Stephanie Elko, Bill Feathers, Larry Fogerty, Allie Fusco, Joseph Gallagher, Catherine Gannon, Stephanie Gemmell, Michael Golas, Kara Marie Granger, Cara Grim, Dave Guilin, John Hendricks, Amy Herkins, Josh Heron, Mary Huhtenan, Declan Ireland. Elizabeth Kelly, Mary Lou Knauss, Patricia Kundert, Steven Leiden, Arneta Sykes Lewis, Kate Makowka, Traves Mattingly, Wayne Mazzie, Jessica McCraw, Sharon McCudden, Kevin McGillian, Liam McGuire, Richard Mott, Dennis O’Brien, Aaron O’Laughlin, Tim O’Laughlin, Laurann Elizabeth Paquier, Dauna Ross-Paquier, Josephine Pellicano, Pat Pettine, Priscilla Pfizenmayer, Matthew Emerson Rice, William A. Ross, Michael Sands, Gina Schiavo, Ethan Joshua Schwartz, Liam Shields, Jocelyn Sichort, Claire Sieracki Clardy, Christine Sinclair, Ed Siwula, George Smith, Roberta Smith, Aya Rock Stryker, Linda Thorbahn, Christopher Thorpe, Betty Tilka, Diane Tyson, Chris Valvano, Eleanor Vyskocil, Walter Wagner, Karen Walsh, Gerald Wary, Donna Weininger, Lisa Wilson, Evelyn Wright, Rita Yeost. “a time to die�” Please remember in your prayers all our deceased benefactors, parishioners, relatives. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
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COLLECTION REPORT Due to an early Bulletin deadline, the collection for Sunday, December 17, 2017 will be in next week’s bulletin.
Sunday, December 10, 2017: $24,616.
St. Patrick Parish offers a convenient way for individual parishioners to provide much-needed, consistent donations to the parish. We offer online giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Visit our website
www.stpatrickmalvern.org, go to “Resources” on the home page, choose “Parish forms” to download an electronic donation form. Return to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. Call the Parish Office at 610-647-2345 with any questions.
Sick List Information: Please call the parish office 610-647-2345 if you would like to add or remove someone’s name from our parish prayer list. Thank you!
Men's Gospel Reflection Every Thursday 7:10 AM
Gather each Thursday for discussion and fellowship as we look at the upcoming
Sunday readings. The meetings take place at Matt Devine’s Office
70 East Swedesford Road, Suite 201, Malvern.
Call Tony Celentano for details: 610-613-1188
Help us to update our parish records! Have you have moved recently, changed phone numbers or
email address? Keep informed of all that is happening at St. Patrick Parish. Contact the parish (610-647-2345)
or email [email protected] to share with us your updated information.
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE!
www.stpatrickmalverncyo.com
Keep current on all St. Patrick CYO events, schedules and scores.
All participants must set up an account in order to register for a sport. Your account will then be used for all future registrations making the process quicker and easier.
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com St.PatrickCYO/.
Visit the Spirit wear store all year long for your SPS and St. Patrick Warrior gear!!
http://ragtee.com/store/portfolio/stp/
FRIENDS OF MARY
Friends of Mary will meet on the last Wednesday of each month.
There will not be a meeting in December, due to the Christmas Holiday.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 31 at 7 PM
in the school library
All are invited to join us as we call upon the gentle intercession of Our Lady.
For information or to request prayers, please contact: Anne 610-513-6529 or
Kathy 610-716-7097.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
In an ongoing effort to help our parish & community the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus
would like to offer aid to support the adult members of our parish who are seeking employment. The program is conducted by volunteer Knights who will help with resume and profile writing, networking
advice & support.
Contact Mike McGinn- 847-651-5148; or [email protected].
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Retrouvaille may be the LIFELINE that you need! It is not just a social gathering or se-ries of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your mar-riage. Ten of thousands of couples have suc-cessfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrovaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Our next weekend will be Feb 16,17,18, 2018 in Malvern.
For more info, or to register, visit our web site www.HelpOurMarriage.com, call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-
2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLES
Each month St. Patrick Parish provides Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice.
This outreach ministry serves & assists the poor and homeless in the community. The casserole containers
will be available next weekend and should be returned to the freezer on the 2nd floor of the
church by Monday, January 8th. Use the elevator to go
to the 2nd floor. Thank you for your generosity to this life-giving ministry.
DECEMBER 24, 2017� 4�� SUNDAY OF ADVENT �
“Gift Shop on the Main”
Camilla Hall’s gift shop King & Frazer Roads, Immaculata, PA
Phone 484-321-5627 Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 2:00
Saturday & Sunday,11:30 – 3:00 Tutoring at Camilla Hall
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) who are
certified, experienced educators are offering tutoring &
social support for students in Primary Grades through
12th grade in a variety of subject areas.
Call 610-386-2120 or email: [email protected]
College�Age* Retreat�
January 5 �7, 2018 �Web: www.capemaymarianists.org
Marianist Family Retreat Center�Cape May Point, NJ 08212�
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This retreat is designed to bring young people together of college�age (17�22). So whether you are in college or work-ing come join us to renew your spiritual life, deepen your rela"onship with God and to meet new friends. Our "me
will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discus-sions, Eucharist and lots of fun!�
Cost: $130 per person, double occ.�
Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609�884�3829. Some financial aid is available.�
* Current Year High School Seniors are welcome!�
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St. Patrick School, A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Are you interested in learning about St. Patrick School for your child?
There has never been a better time to consider a Catholic education.
St. Patrick School offers a Blue Ribbon award-winning, STEM based curriculum in a warm &
welcoming environment. A Catholic education is taught & lived in bright, spacious classrooms & state of the art facilities. We offer a 3 year old Program up to
8th Grade. Tuition assistance for those
who qualify is available.
For more information or a tour of our school contact Brendan at