July 3, 2016 - St. Mary Magdalen Parish and School

Saint Mary Magdalen Parish
Building a family of faith in Jesus Christ — through Catholic Worship, Education & Charity.
July 3, 2016
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Parish Office
610-566-8821
Mon. - Fri. 9 AM to 5 PM
Closed Noon to 1 PM
After office hours, Ext. 123 or 110
Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo
Pastor
[email protected]
Office extension: 110
Rev. Alexander R. Gibbs
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Office extension 123
Rev. Matthew W. Guckin
In Residence
[email protected]
On Facebook: MattGuckin
Religious Education
Sr. Mary James McCaffrey, IHM
Directress of Religious Education
[email protected]
610-565-5782
Deacon Peter Zurbach
[email protected]
Deacon James DiFerdinand
[email protected]
School Office
610-565-1822
[email protected]
Ms. Denise Winterberger
Principal
[email protected]
stmarymagdalen.net
Enjoy a Safe, Happy 4th of July!
HEALING MASS on THURSDAY, JULY 7 at 7:30 PM
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Vigil
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Weekday: Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:30 to 5 PM
or call to schedule a private reconciliation time.
St. Patrick Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Sunday, 1 PM to Saturday, 8:30 AM
Rosary and Prayer for Life and Vocations
Join us every Tuesday at 7:15 PM in the chapel to pray the rosary.
Pray the rosary before daily mass at 8 AM. Miraculous Medal Novena each Saturday after Mass.
First Friday and First Saturday Devotions at 7:45 AM.
Page 2 • Monsignor’s Message
Parish Staff & Information
PRAYING FOR PURITY
WITH POPE FRANCIS
Mrs. Susan Edmundowicz
Business Manager
sedmundowicz@
stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 126
Mrs. Nancy Pantuliano
Office Secretary
npantuliano@
stmarymagdalen.net
Office extension 107
Ms. Gina Anthony
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Office extension 111
Ms. Patricia Miniszak
Alumni Coordinator
[email protected]
Office extension 122
Mrs. Anita Morro, R.N.
Healing Ministry
[email protected]
Office extension 121
Mrs. Shelly Zeller
Liturgical Coordinator
[email protected]
Office extension 121
Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris
Musical Director
[email protected]
Office extension 128
Mrs. Kerry Boyle
Advancement Director
[email protected]
Mrs. Lauren Kinslow-Finore
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
See additional SMM ministries,
organizations & services on page 9
Curious how Pope Francis ends his day? Well, he shared this personal detail during
today’s General Audience. This morning in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father continued
his catechesis for the Holy Year of Mercy, turning to Jesus’ healing of the leper (Lk 5:1214). Francis recalled that at Jesus’ time, lepers were considered unclean and bound by law
to avoid contact with others. Saint Luke tells of one leper, moved by faith, who did not fear
to pass among the crowds and beg Jesus to cleanse him. “All that this man does and says,
[this man] who was considered impure, is an expression of his faith!” Francis said, noting he
recognizes the power of Jesus, certain of His power to cure him.
“The leper’s supplication,” the Pope explained, “shows that when we present ourselves
to Jesus, long speeches are not necessary. A few words suffice, though accompanied by
full confidence in His omnipotence and in His goodness. In fact, to entrust ourselves to the
will of God means to submit to His infinite mercy.” “In the evening, before going to bed, I
pray this brief prayer: ‘Lord, if you will, you can cleanse me!’ And I pray five ‘Our Fathers,’
one for each wound of Jesus, because Jesus has purified us with His wounds. “But if I do
this, you can also do it at home,” Francis encouraged, telling them to say: ‘Lord, if you will,
you can cleanse me!’ As one does this, Francis said, “Think of Jesus’ wounds and say an Our
Father for each one of them, for Jesus always listens to us.”
The Pope, who has never shied away from gestures toward “the excluded,” recalled how
Jesus stretched His hand and even touched this leper, rejected by society. “How many
times we meet a poor man who comes to us?!” Francis asked, “We can even be generous, we
can have compassion, but usually we do not touch him. We offer him money, we throw it
there, but we avoid touching his hand.” When we keep this distance, the Holy Father underscored, we forget that that person is part of the Body of Christ, for Jesus taught us to not be
afraid to touch the poor and excluded. “To touch a poor man can purify us of hypocrisy and
render us concerned for his condition. Touch the excluded,” Francis said, reminding those
gathered of the refugees with him on the stage. Before concluding, the Holy Father urged
those present to every night kneel before God and pray: “Lord, if you will, you can make
me clean!”
Join Us!
HEALING MASS on THURSDAY, JULY 7 at 7:30 PM
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“The favors of the Lord are never exhausted, each morning they are renewed.”—Lamentations
School & Alumni News • Page 3
THE CLASS OF 2016
AWARDED $412,700 TO
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
We are very pleased to announce
that our graduating class has been
offered over $412,700 in academic
scholarships for high school.
Justin Hassey, an Xavior Scholar to
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, an Augustinian Scholar to
Malvern Prep and a Merit Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll
High School. Christopher Arizin, an Xavior Scholar to
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. Brianna Markley, an Art
Scholarship to Cardinal O’Hara High School. Brian
Szipszky, an Augustinian Scholar to Malvern Prep. Tina
Goldhorn, a Drama Scholarship to Cardinal O’Hara High
School. Erin Daly, a Merit Scholarship to Merion Mercy
Academy, a Merit Scholarship to Cardinal O’Hara High
School and a Merit Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll High
School and a merit schaolarhip to Villa Maria Academy.
Liam Rennie, a Commitment to Catholic Faith and Life
Scholarship to Cardinal O’Hara High School. Anna Nunag,
a Merit Scholarship to Merion Mercy Academy and a Merit
Scholarship to Villa Maria Academy. Anna DiCandilo, an
IHM Charism Scholarship to Villa Maria Academy. Madison
Ruggieri, a Leadership Scholarship to Archmere Academy.
Caroline Bateman, a Merit Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll
High School. Julia DiRita, a Merit Scholarship to Archbishop
Carroll High School. Sarah McDougall a Merit Scholarship
to the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Vincent Caruso a
Merit Scholarship to Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast.
THE HONOR ROLLS
ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME
The following students earned academic honors for the 4th
quarter at Academy of Notre Dame. Honors: Kristy Grauer
and Emma Kichula. Distinguished Honors: Emily Apadula,
Charlotte Bradley, Jessica Czachor, Lauryn Elia, Juliana
Lynch, and Michaela McGeary.
MERION MERCY ACADEMY
Congratulations to the students achieving Distinguished
Honors: Nicole Giannini, Megan Gilligan, Kristin
LaMonaca, Sarah Young, Avery Kirk, Adrienne Rufus,
Josephine Biancaniello, Keara Gilligan, Jordyn Young and
Michelle Giannini. Honors: Kristin Kelley, Megan Stangis,
Mary Bastian, Erin Rogers and Alexandra Scannapieco.
CHORAL PRAISE HYMNAL
Today’s Readings are on page 690.
The readings for next Sunday are on page 693.
SMM ALUMNI NEWS
We received more information from
the Class of 2008 alumni. Clare
Brabson is in the fifth year Occupational Therapy Program at Boston University. She graduated in
May with a Bachelors in Therapeutic Studies and a Minor in
Deaf Studies and will receive her Masters in Occupation Therapy next May. She received an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
and will create a program to address dementia and community
participation with low-income elders in the Boston area. Julie
Britt graduated from The Catholic University of America.
She received a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre and a
Minor in Theology and Pastoral Ministry. Julie graduated Cum
Laude and was inducted into the National Honor Society for
Religious Studies and Theology, Thera Alpha Kappa. She has
an upcoming Internship for six months in the Walt Disney
College Program. Maddie Inglis graduated from University
of Notre Dame with a dual degree in International Economics
with Chinese and Program of Liberal Studies. She will be doing
a year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Kansas City,
Missouri, working as a legal assistant with indigent domestic
violence victims. Grant Jamgochian graduated from Lehigh
University on May 23rd with a BS in Biology. During his
tenure at Lehigh, he was on the Dean’s list. Grant was also a
part of Lehigh’s football team from his freshman year on. He
had the privilege of playing the 150th Rivalry game against
Lafayette at Yankee Statium. Grant was on the Patriot’s League
Honor Roll. Throughout his 4 years, Grant was a fraternity
brother with Delta Up….Grant has completed his MCAT
testing and is now applying to medical schools. Currently
Grant is interning at the Rothman Institute. Becoming an
Orthopedic Surgeon has been the goal set forth by Grant since
the 8th grade! Victoria Monzo graduated from Pennsylvania
State University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in the
College of Nursing. Victoria will be working at Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia specializing in Pediatric Oncology
Care. Julianna Ricco completed her first year of medical
school at Jefferson Medical College and will be doing a
program at John Hopkins in Geriatrics this summer.
Congratulations to these amazing young people!
Correction: Andrew and Justin Lombardi are not attending
Holy Cross College, which is in Indiana. They are attending
College of the Holy Cross in Worchester, MA.
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We always like to hear what is happening in our graduates’
lives: marriages, birth of a child, educational achievement
and business accomplishments. Please contact Pat Miniszak
at email, [email protected] or call the parish offices
at 610-566-8821 and dial ext. 122.
Page 4 • News
TODAY’S GOSPEL
Read: Luke 10:1-12; 17-20
“Lord, even the demons are subject to us because
of your name.”
Being a disciple of Jesus wasn’t always fun back in the
day. Hot and sweaty, cold and tired, thirsty and hungry;
these conditions were part of the routine for three long
years. Days of miraculous interventions and spectacular
healings were followed by other days of being chased out
of town, or questioned and criticized. But on the day of
the appointment of seventy-two missionaries, things went
very well. Folks were healed, and this time the demons
were chased out of town. The kingdom of God really did
seem at hand and the disciples were ready to celebrate
their successes.
Jesus doesn’t take away their successes, but restores
them to their rightful owner: God. The power that
works through the seventy-two today is only on load.
Give God the glory!
REDISCOVER LOVE IN YOUR MARRIGE
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? Does talking only make it worse?
Retrouvaille may be the LIFELINE that you need! It is not
just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way
to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their
marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post
sessions that follow it. The next program begins on the weekend
of August 12 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Our
next weekend after that will be held in February 2017. For more
information, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our
web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-4702230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
“O Lord, you have probed me, you know me…You knit
me in my mother’s womb…I praise you, so wonderfully
you made me.” —Psalm 139
SMM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
A new slate of officers were elected at the June Council meeting. Please join us in welcoming our new leader, Grand Knight
Edward J McLaughlin! Assisting him will be new Deputy
Grand Knight Robert S. Rennie. Rounding out new Knight
leaders are: SK Stephen R. Byrne (Chancellor), Wayne Koch
(Recorder), Timothy Donohue (Warden) and Joseph McCarthy (Outsd Grd). SK Steven Visek completed his 3 year term
as Trustee and the Council thanked him for his service. Other
members continued in their roles: SK Msgr. Chieffo (Chaplain),
SK Lee Gardello (Treas.), SK Jack Savage (Insd. Grd), SKs
Vincent Canzanese, Joseph Zeminski, Bartholomew Tortella
(Trustees). Please contact Edward J McLaughlin for more
information about the Knight and their service to the Parish,
Region and World: [email protected].
GOD TAKES NO VACATION
FROM LOVING AND SERVING US
So please make plans on vacation to google the local Mass Times
(masstimes.org) so that you can worship our provident and merciful Father at least on Sunday or Saturday evening each week.
BETHESDA HOUSE NEWS
Thank you to all who donated casseroles and soap last
weekend. Next casserole collection is the weekend of July 16-17!
No time to make a casserole? Please consider purchasing a party
size Stouffers frozen casserole. It will feed ten hungry adults.
We thank you for your continued support to those in need.
Please contact Joanne at [email protected]
for more ways to help those in need.
WITH GRATITUDE
We would like to thank all our blood donors for another
sucessful blood drive. God Bless you and your families!
—Jim Clark, Bood Drive Coordinator
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NEWS
A thank you to all who took a chance on our lottery calendar.
We sold 70 tickets in all. There were no winners this year but
we raised over $1,800. Our next hosting dates are the weeks
of July 10 and August 21. We still have a number of timeslots open. Go to mysignup.com/smmihn to volunteer. Teens
can earn community service hours. Donations can be sent to
Delco IHN P.O. Box 2384 Aston, PA 19014. Thank you
for helping to keep this ministry going. To volunteer,
sign-up online at mysignup.com/smmihn.
JOIN US FOR
FLAME OF LOVE DEVOTIONS
ON FRIDAYS AT NOON IN THE CHAPEL
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SMM PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
Our Parish Council met this week and encouraged all of us
to personally welcome our new families and share with them
how they are most welcome to join our many ministries and small
group scripture reflection groups. If you have any recommendations please forward them to: Maryl Apadula, Kelly Hassey,
Joe Bodalski, Mgsr. Chieffo, Gary DeNapoli, Jim Godorecci,
Steve Lundeen and Camille Morrison. We are also looking for
parishioners to act as greeters at mass and to visit new families in
their homes. Contact parish office or Steve Lundeen ([email protected]
CYO NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
As our school year comes to an end the CYO Board would like
to thank all of our athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches. We
could not do this with out all the support from you. Please save the
date for the annual CYO Golf Outing—Thursday, Sept. 15th at
Springhaven Country Club. Fall Sports registration is now open
online so please sign up now. The CYO is in need of coaches for
our Fall season. The Cross Country program and volleyball need
your help, no experience necessary! Please contact Amy Sarne if
you are interested. See the CYO Page on website for more. Enjoy
a fun and safe summer!
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE
Have you read the Bible? Does the thought of reading the Bible
seem daunting and impossible? Well, have no fear! Join us for
a Great Adventure Bible Study and unlock the mysteries of the
Bible and make sense of God’s Word so that you will understand
and appreciate more fully His immense love for you, His children.
This eight part study provides the easiest way to understand the
Bible. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture
so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand
what it is all about. We will begin in September and meet on
Tuesday mornings. Workbook cost: $25. Contact nicky@verna.
com or 610-639-3816 for more details or to reserve your seat.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
I am happy to announce that Mrs. Lauren Kinslow-Finore will
serve as our Youth Minister on a part-time basis. She had previously
been serving as our Youth Minister on a very limited scale, as well as
teaching the 7th grade PREP class and running some sacramental
preparation retreats. Lauren has a degree from St. Joseph’s University
and a master’s in Religion and Religious Education with a concentration in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Fordham University.
Prior to coming back to the area, she taught Middle High School
Religion and was a campus minister in New York City. Lauren will
now have a much greater presence at the parish as she helps plan and
run Youth Ministry. Youth Ministry encompasses both the Junior
High and High School Youth Groups, who meet regularly for faith
formation, fun activities, and special events. Lauren will also assist me
in reaching out to our college students and local young adults. She has
a knack for teaching and the students love her! —Fr. Alex
THIS WEEK AT SMM
MONDAY • JULY 4
6:30 AM – No Mass
9: 00 AM – MASS
TUESDAY • JULY 5
6:30 AM – No Mass
WEDNESDAY • JULY 6
7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Group, Gathering Room
7:00 PM – Employment Network – St. Frances Hall
THURSDAY • JULY 7
7:00 PM – AA meeting, Rectory Basement
7:30 PM – HEALING MASS
Save the Date: Confirmation • November 12, 10 AM
View full event calendar online at stmarymagdalen.net
PSALM 51:3-6, 1, 16
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. (Psalm Response)
Often, when we go to Confession, we put all the attention on our
sins, on how badly we have acted. It’s a bit ironic, though, considering how we have all been taught that our sinfulness is never
greater than God’s love and his mercy. Perhaps we should try to
focus on the Lord just as much!
“Lord, I know you are good, I know that your plans are for my good
and that you want nothing but good for me. And yet my choices aren’t
always for that good. Forgive me for those choices. Because you are
a loving Father, remove my guilt. Give me the grace I need to make
choices according to your love and not according to my selfishness.
“You are compassionate, Father! You are always concerned for me.
You know how I am made. You know my strengths and my weaknesses. You feel for me when I suffer, even when the problem is of my
own making. You shower me with kindness and gentle correction.
You never lash out at me; instead, you reach toward me to draw me
back to yourself. I acknowledge my offense against you and turn my
heart toward you. Once more, I rest against your heart and allow
your love to flow into me and heal me.
“Lord, you are thorough. Whenever you begin something, you see
it to completion. That goes for your work in my life as much as for
anything else. You want what is best for me, and you won’t be satisfied
until you have led me past the wounds and sins that keep me from
you. Forgive me for doubting that I can ever change. Forgive me for
doubting that you care about me even when I fall short of your plans.
Fill me with unshakable trust in your loving and untiring help.
“Father, you are my teacher. I believe that you want to lead me in
your way. Forgive me for the times when I have rejected you and
have decided to set out on my own. Thank you that despite my
waywardness, you continue to pursue me. I will rejoice in your
goodness and kindness to me always.”
“Thank you, Father, for your mercy. Thank you for your
faithfulness to me. Lord, help me to follow you more closely.”
Page 6 • Tithing • Trips & Events
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS
JOIN FR. GUCKIN IN THE HOLY LAND
Join Jeff Cavins & Father Matt Guckin on a pilgrimage
through the Holy Land. Visit Nazareth, where Mary said,
‘Yes.’ Travel to Bethlehem and see for yourself what the
shepherds saw. Renew your wedding vows in Cana. Take
a trip across the Sea of Galilee. Walk the Way of the Cross.
Celebrate Mass at the Empty Tomb! The Adventure begins
on January 11 and ends on January 24, 2017. However,
it will never truly end. For more information go to www.
jeffcavins.com/pilgrimages. Shalom!
HEALING MASS
JULY 7 AT 7:30 PM
Join us for a special Healing Mass on July 7th at 7:30
PM in the church. Our celebrants will be Msgr. Myron
Growbosky and Msgr. Ralph.
ABBYFEST 2016: DAYLESFORD ABBEY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
SMM is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2016
Abbyfest. Hear great artists like Sidewalk
Prophets and Stars Go Dim. Experience grace
through Confession, Mass and Eucharistic
Adoration. Play soccer with the seminarians,
browse the expanded vendor village (and much
more!) at Daylesford Abbey, in Paoli. AbbeyFest
is a perfect opportunity to experience Christ
together as family, friends, community and
Church. SMM’s Youth Minister is organizing
a group from our parish to attend this event.
Contact Lauren at lfinore@stmarymagdalen.
net to purchase tickets or for more visit
www.theabbeyfest.com.
STEWARDSHIP & TITHING
Gracious and loving God, we know that it is from your hand
that we receive all that we have and all that we are.
We believe that you call us to be the stewards of the gifts
you have entrusted to us. Help us to respond to your
generosity, by our generosity to all in need; to respond to
your forgiveness, by our willingness to forgive others.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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YOUR FAITH, GIFTS AND TALENTS ARE
PRECIOUS TO ALL OF US.
May 2016 Collection: $111,615.23
May 2015 Collection: $99,053.72
SMM SENIOR SPONSORED TRIPS:
ALL ARE WELCOME!
9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Bus departs from Rose Tree Park at 9 AM. Your $100 check
includes museum ticket, dinner and round trip transportation.
We will return to Rose Tree Park around 7 PM. Please make check
payable to St. Mary Magdalen Seniors and mail with your phone
number and e-mail address by July 31.
PADDLE BOAT & TRAIN RIDE ALONG
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Bus will depart from Rose Tree Park at 8:30 AM. Your $90 check
includes a Paddle Boat ride on the Susquehanna River, train ride
on Hummelstown R.R. and early dinner at Alfred’s Victorian Restaurant and round trip transportation. Please make check payable
to: St. Mary Magdalen Seniors and mail with your phone number
and e-mail address by Oct. 1.
Send paymemt for senior sponsored trip(s) to: Bill Moore,
535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Please
indicate trip name and date on envelope. For more
information call Bill at 484-420-4575.
GOOD THINGS ABOUT GETTING OLDER
Finally, you can eat dinner at 4:00 PM.
Your investment in health insurance is beginning to pay off.
Kidnappers aren’t very interested in you.
It’s harder and harder for sexual harassment charges to stick.
People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t
remember them either.
Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
Your eyes won’t get much worse.
The things you buy now won’t wear out.
No one expects you to run into a burning building.
You don’t need the shingles with the 30 year guarantee.
There is no need to spend money for a psychic to see your future.
There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.
Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service.
Buying cheap tires and not rotating them makes economic sense.
You may never have to vacuum under the bed again.
Taking the shortest magazine subscription is economically
defensible.
In a hostage situation you’re likely to be released first.
LAUGH WITH THE PASTOR
They asked Pope John XXIII, “How many people work at the
Vatican?” The jolly pope, now a saint responded, “About half of
them.”
Faith Sharing • Mass Intentions • Page 7
WE WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILIES
New family to our parish? We welcome our new parishioners:
Barbara Adolph & Family
See an usher for a registration form or stop in our Parish Offices, Mon - Fri 9 AM to 5 PM.
WELCOMED HOME BY GOD
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of
Rev. Monsignor Bernard Witkowski and Fr. John Denny, and and to all the
families of war and the 4,000+ daily abortions and all our SMM Faith Community
for all those who have died.
A TIME TO HEAL
Please Pray for our sick.
Ed Atkinson, Chris Bogdash, Lucy Brooks, Kay Greenblatt,
Giana Campbell, Valeria Csajbok, William DeCarlo, Jacob DelPrato (youth),
Vincent DiDonato, Judy DiIenno, Gennela D’Orazio, Kathleen Durham,
Annabeth Rose Ebert, Abigail Foster, Maria Flannery, Sharon Feist,
Jennifer Gianfrancesco, Rebecca Gibbs, Marie Helmig, Eileen Hiefer, Richard Holmes,
Jim Huff, Elliot and Henry Johnson, Leo Kazmierczak,Tom King, Baby Luke Kilcur,
Caren Pappano Ladd, Joe Malloy, Kinny McQuade, Barbara Mauer, Andrea Orsini,
Charlie Papa, Carol Pappano, Robert Pappano, Jr., William & Angeline Plumley,
Bill Purner, Bob Rafferty, Robin Ross, Harry Reid, Dan Shellington, Katherine Smith,
Susan Sowa, Joann Trolio and Maureen Walsh.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to our newly baptized!
Luke Paul Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Michael Thomas, Chloe Isabella Thomas
For baptismal information, contact Nancy, extension 107.
PRAYER TO
SAINT MARY MAGDALEN
Dear Saint Mary Magdalen,
Through your friendship with our Lord,
Jesus Christ, you were delivered from the
seven demons of pride, anger, lust, greed,
envy, gluttony and sloth. Through the grace
and guidance of the Holy Spirit, renew
within us the sevenfold gifts of wisdom,
knowledge, understanding, counsel,
courage, piety, and fear of the Lord,
so that like you, we too can announce
the good news of our Risen Lord
by a life of virtue. Amen.
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, JULY 2
8:30 AM –Ronald Register
5:30 PM – Ints of Charles Papa
SUNDAY, JULY 3
7:30 AM – Frank Greiser
9:30 AM – Mary Callaghan
11:30 AM –Angelo Sonny Vinci
5:30 PM – Adolph Bobiak
MONDAY, JULY 4
6:30 AM – NO MASS
8:30 AM – For Religious Freedom
TUESDAY, JULY 5
6:30 AM – NO MASS
8:30 AM –Ints. of William Di Teodoro
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
6:30 AM – Mark Stewart
8:30 AM – Jack McCandless
THURSDAY, JULY 7
6:30 AM – Rev. James Hughes
8:30 AM – Connie & Dick Procopia
FRIDAY, JULY 8
6:30 AM – Ints. of Gerald Francesco
8:30 AM – Ints. of
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Di Teodoro
SATURDAY, JULY 9
8:30 AM – Lonnie Pron
5:30 PM – Joan Scholtz
SUNDAY, JULY 10
7:30 AM – John (Ace) Capone
9:30 AM – Dorothy R. Lacey
11:30 AM –William Scheuerman
5:30 PM – Margaret Stoyell
FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL
Robert & Matthew Sanders
BREAD & WINE
In memory of Fr. James F. Hughes
CANDLE
In memory of Fr. James F. Hughes
Page 8 • Sacraments
FLAME OF LOVE CENACLE
Dear St. Mary Magdalen Parishioner:
We recently received your Pastor’s permission to start a Flame of Love Cenacle in
your parish. This Cenacle of Reparation currently meets in the Adoration Chapel
on Friday from Noon to 1 PM. We would want you, who are able, to come and
join us in these Flame of Love prayers. Each week a short teaching is given followed
by the Flame of Love Rosary and other prayers.
To facilitate these ongoing devotions, as well as to consider your availability to
be with us, we ask if you would respond to the following:
• Are you able to come and join us on Friday at Noon for this special Holy Hour?
• Or, are you at work at this time of the day, and thus unable to join us?
• Would you be able to come in the early evening on a week night, (e.g., 7 PM
on Thursday)? If so, what night and time would be suitable to your home
and work schedule to come and pray?
• Or, are you not interested in attending a Parish Flame of Love Cenacle of
Reparation, and thus are unable to attend?
Your immediate responses and feedback are important to us. Our Flame of Love
National Director, Anthony Mullen, has directed me to contact you and also to receive your responses. I am J. Brian Morley. My email address is rowers3@verizon.
net. My home phone number is (610) 558-4593. Or you may send your response
to Regina Dougherty, the Cenacle Leader. Her number is (610)-565-0694. Her
home address is: 110 Water Mill Lane, Media, PA 19063. Finally, her email address
is [email protected]. Thank you in advance for promptly getting back to us.
May the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary burn ever so brightly in
you and your parish!
Sincerely,
J. Brian Morley—Flame of Love Leadership Team
ALL AROUND SMM
Sacrament Information:
BAPTISM
Call Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach to sign up
for Baptismal class for all parents. Sponsor
Eligibility Letters from the parishes are needed
three weeks before the Baptism. We ask you
to come for Pre-Jordan instructions before
you give birth so that you can be prepared in
choosing your date and sponsors. We remind
all parents and Godparents that they must
be registered and practicing Catholics.
God parents must be at least 16 years old and
have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact Deacon Peter at 610-565-5736.
WEDDINGS
Weddings are arranged 6 months ahead.
At least one partner or their parents must be
a practicing and active member of our parish.
Please call Msgr. at Ext: 110 for paper work,
to schedule your Pre-Cana and arrange
your wedding date.
PRE-JORDAN CLASS
Contact Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach for
upcoming schedule. [email protected]
RCIA
The Rite of Initiation of Adults Program (RCIA)
has begun for this year. If you are considering
this wonderful step in your life, please contact
Deacon Peter Zurbach at [email protected].
HOPE Meal Program
SUMMER BREAK
RETURN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
ELECTRONIC COLLECTION
Faith Direct offers convenience!
No worry of checks or envelopes, consistent
giving to SMM is easy. Link to the secure online
enrollment by visiting www.faithdirect.net.
Our parish code is PA675
stmarymagdalen.net
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comments and questions.
SMM Ministries, Services & Organizations • Page 9
Worship
Adult Choir
Altar Servers
Altar Society
Extraordinary Ministers
Flame of Love
Guitar Group
Lectors
Perpetual Adoration
Prayer Chain
Youth Choir
Mary-Ellen Harris
Pat Miniszak
Anne Chillemi
Joanne Hinkle
Regina Dougherty
Mary Ellen Harris
Joe Boyle, Jr.
Shelly Zeller
Maria Flannery
Maryl Apadula
610-566-8821
610-566-8821
610-566-3206
610-892-3998
610-565-0694
610-566-8821
610-565-3417
610-353-7739
484-467-3166
914-552-9443
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deacon Peter Zurbach
Fran Poole
Carolyn Giacomucci
Anne Fenerty
Frances Jackson
James Colombo, MD
Dennis & Lorraine Kinslow
Phila. Marriage Prep
Dennis Murphy
John Brokars
610-565-5736
610-565-4090
610-357-0636
610-565-6228
610-592-4216
610-891-0731
610-558-0322
610-873-2017
610-565-5568
610-696-5969
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Joanne Hinkle
John Donohue
Joshua Ortego
Monica Grzeczkowski
Susan Fromhold
Bernadette Ciavardini
Anita Morro, RN
Kelly Hassey
John Donohue
610-892-3998
610-359-9394
610-635-8407
610-891-9483
610-356-3626
610-353-1375
610-566-8821
610-353-1750
610-359-9394
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Faith Formation
Baptismal Prep
Centering Prayer
Children’s Liturgy
Little Church School
Childcare (9:30 AM Mass)
Malvern Retreat
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Prep
Men’s Bible Study
Neo Catechumenal
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Healing, Ministry & Stewardship
Bethesda
Bereavement
Charity Board
Church Care
Food Collection
Funeral Planner
Healing Ministry
Hope Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul
Organizations
AA Meeting
CYO
Employment Network
Finance Committee
Greeters
Home & School
Knights of Columbus
PREP Board
Pastoral Council
Religious Endowment
Respect Life
Seniors Group
Ushers
Website & Bulletin
Thursdays, 7PM
Rectory Basement
Amy Sarne484-919-1587
[email protected]
Barbara Stoyell-Mulholland 484-420-4246 [email protected]
Bill O’Shea
610-627-0607 [email protected]
Ginny McHugh
610-361-5141 [email protected]
Rosemary Procaccini
610-355-2366 [email protected]
Edward McLaughlin 610-566-1242 [email protected]
Melissa Bergen
610-558-4944 [email protected]
Joe Bodalski
484-432-0016 [email protected]
Tom Henson
610-892-7361 [email protected]
John Duffin
610-565-5032 [email protected]
Pat Miniszak
610-353-1461 [email protected]
Al Spinelli610-566-4202
[email protected]
Kerry Boyle
[email protected]