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Saint Mary Magdalen Parish
Building a family of faith in Jesus Christ — through Catholic Worship, Education & Charity.
OCTOBER 2, 2016
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Little Church School teaches children (ages 3-5) about Jesus.
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.
2400 N. PROVIDENCE ROAD • MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19063
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Parish Staff & Information
Mrs. Susan Edmundowicz
Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Nancy Pantuliano
npantuliano@
stmarymagdalen.net
Ms. Gina Anthony
[email protected]
Ms. Patricia Miniszak
[email protected]
Mrs. Anita Morro, R.N.
[email protected]
Mrs. Shelly Zeller
Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris
[email protected]
Mrs. Kerry Boyle
[email protected]
Mrs. Lauren Kinslow-Finore
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View full event calendar online:
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PRAISING GOD
GRACES US TO LIVE
AND LOVE AGAIN
While visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, our 90 SMM Seniors and I
witnessed the tragedy of evil and the sacrificial spirit of the rescue workers who
brought the healing power of Jesus. In 2001, the horror of terrorism became visible
when I visited Miriam Horrocks, the wife of Michael, who was the co-pilot in the
second plane to hit the tower. With two little children she experienced the horror
of killing innocent human life. The whole world felt her pain. Celebrating Mass
for Michael and his family moved all of us to prayer, compassion and personal
examination of how quickly our life can fall apart.
Leprosy is a deadly disease and separates us from our loved ones. A pagan leper
is healed because he trusted in the man of God, the prophet Elisha. Ten lepers are
physically healed by Jesus, but only the pagan Samaritan follows his heart and comes
back praising and thanking Him. Jesus approves of a grateful heart, telling the healed
man that his faith, expressed by praise and thanksgiving (Lk 17:15, 18), has been his
salvation (Lk 17:19). Jesus also asks the whereabouts of the other nine men (Lk 17:17).
Could He be asking the same question of the congregation in our Mass today?
Are most people in our congregation simply fulfilling their Sunday obligation to
obey the Church? Are many in our parish attending Mass on “auto-pilot” to mechanically “pray, pay, and obey”? Jesus works many healings through reception of the
Eucharist, so attending Mass is always a worthy act, even if done mechanically. The
word Eucharist means “thanksgiving.” Continue to obey the Lord and His Church,
but do so with gladness, praise and thanksgiving. Prostrate yourself before the Lord
and thank Him in Adoration.
Miriam Horrocks overcame her loss because she continued to pray, hope and
accept God’s mercy. Her faith enabled to believe that Michael was spending his
heaven encouraging and interceding for her and his children. Her grateful heart led
her to marry Paul Eisenberg, who became widower with two children. Coming to
Jesus healed them and empowered them to grow in accept God’s will and live it with
a joyful heart.
The narrator during the 9/11 film, Rebirth of a Nation, proclaimed: “We cannot
predict when tragedy and terrorism will strike, but like our rescue workers, we must
be vigilant and prepared.” If you want to overcome your fears, then begin to praise
God for His mercy and thank Jesus for your blessings. Do you believe that at each
Mass, Jesus sacrifices himself for you and me just as the rescue workers sacrificed
themselves on 9-11? Are we vigilant of the presence of God in our words and
actions each day? Are you creating a bit of heaven on earth?
NEWS • Page 3
DISCIPLES AND DONUTS
OCTOBER 9
Join us after the 9:30 Mass and before
the 11:30 AM Mass—all are welcome to
enjoy fellowship and food as a faith family.
Some of our parish leaders are available.
We can grow more intensely as disciples of
Jesus by sharing the presence and power of
Jesus in all of us. Our thanks the Wayside
Deli for the delicious treats.
DISCIPLES AND DONUTS
MINISTRY FAIR
OCTOBER 16
Next Sunday during our Donuts and
Disciples after the 9:30 Mass, we invite
the Charitable Ministries to share how
parishioners can join organizations and
programs at our pop-up Ministry Fair.
Please set up your booth before mass.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Women get together and see how faith can
be current and relevant in our day to day
lives. We meet at 7:30 PM in St. Francis.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FALL SPORTS CHALLENGE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
We are looking for the best bocce and
horse shoe players in the Parish. Join
us for an afternoon of competitive fun
and games at the Parish Bocce Court and
Horseshoe Pitch at the Rectory as we
determine the best of SMM in our first
ever Fall Sports Open. Bring a brother,
cousin or friend to compete—Contact
Ed McLaughlin to reserve your space in
our tournament. Individual and team
options are available. $10 per person per
event in advance or $15 on day of the
event. Entry Fee covers your participation
and lunch. Proceeds will help a SMM
family with tuition or other school related
expenses. Also, October is recruitment
month for the Knights of Columbus.
Please consider joining us. Any Catholic
man, 18 years of age or older, who
practices his faith is eligible to join.
Contact Ed McLaughlin at e-mail:
[email protected] or call 610
322-0553 or for information.
Enjoy A FREE CONCERT
at SMM
Experience
FR. KEVIN SAN JOSE
on OCTOBER 20 at 7 PM
Fr. Kevin was commissioned to write the music for the
500th Anniversary Mass of St. Teresa of Avila. His music is
now sold throughout the world (Amazon, iTunes and other
outlets). Presently, he is working on a contemporary album,
“The Future is not What it Used to Be”— a musical
aspects of modern culture. Visit: frkevinsanjose.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 9
Disciples & Donuts after 9:30 Mass
Little Church School 9:30 Mass
Babysitting (0-3 yrs) at 9:30 Mass
October 11
RCIA, St. Thomas Room, 7:30 PM
Walking with Purpose at 7:30 PM
October 12
SMM Seniors Club, 1 PM
October 13
Virtuous Leadership Course at 7 PM
October 15
Channel 6 Mass with Msgr. airs 5:30 AM
October 16
Bethesda Casserole Weekend
October 20
Fr. Kevin San Jose Concert at 7 PM
October 22
Homecoming Game at O’Hara, 10 AM
October 31
Bereavement Meeting at 1:30 PM
See our full calendar of events:
stmarymagdalen.net
A free will offering
will be taken.
Page 4 • News & Messages
TODAY’S GOSPEL
Read: Luke 17:11-19
“Has none but his foreigner returned to give thanks
to God?”
When we pray and ask God for the things we need, that’s a genu
parts. The second act of faith is being grateful for what we already
have and for what we receive in the future. Whatever that may be.
All ten lepers show faith enough in Jesus to ask him for a healing.
It’s pretty amazing that they believed Jesus could do what no
doctor had been able to do. But only one of them completes the
circle of faith by returning to thank Jesus for what is done for him.
As usual, he’s the least likely one to do so: a Samaritan outsider.
So while everyone walks away a winner here-the healing of
the other mine isn’t reversed- only the Samaritan is saved in a
deeper, more permanent way. Saying “thank you” to God is not
an afterthought or an option. It’s the other side of asking. It’s
SMM SENIORS COMMUNION BREAKFAST
NEW! OCTOBER 30 at 11 AM
All are welcome to join us at our annual Communion Breakfast on October 30 after the 9:30 AM Mass at approximately
11:00 AM. It will be held at the Springhaven Country Club
located at 600 S. Providence Rd. in Wallingford. Our guest
speaker is Deacon Peter Zurbach. Deadline for reservations
is Friday, October 21. The cost is $18 per person. Please make
your check payable to St. Mary Magdalen Seniors and bring it
to our meeting on October 12 or mail it to: Dawn Hedrich,
109 Talon Lane, Westville NJ 08093
NEW! SMM SENIORS MEETING
OCTOBER 12 at 1 PM
All are welcome to attend our monthly meetings which occur
on the second Wednesday of each month. We meet September
through June of each year in the St. Francis Room at 1 PM,
below the church. Our programs include entertainment,
refreshments, special events, travel opportunities (see page 6)
and more! For October, we are planning a “Hooray for
Hollywood” program. Come and make some new friends!
NEW! SEEK 2017 TRIP BAKE SALE
THIS WEEKEND!
SEEK 2017 trip students are paying for their registration,
fee of $400, but will be fundraising to cover their airfare—
which is $406 per student. If anyone would like to donate or
help sponsor a student, please contact Fr. Alex.
WOODEN CARVINGS FROM HOLY LAND
NEXT WEEKEND • OCTOBER 15 & 16
Little Bethlehem Christians is a group of about 200
Christian families who live in Bethlehem and make their living
as carvers. Religous carvings will on sale at the masses on October 15 and 16 after all the masses to help benefits our Christian
families struggling to maintain their faith in the Holy Land.
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 at 10 AM
Join us for St. Mary Magdalen Hawks Homecoming Game
and special events at Cardinal O’Hara’s Football Field with
the Varsity Game starting at 10:00 AM followed by the JV
Football Game at 11:30 AM. Come out and cheer on the
boys, see our Cheerleaders, participate in the Chocolate Chip
Cookie Blitz, enjoy a walk with the SMM Hawk, and many
other festivities! We hope to see you!
TRUNK OR TREAT NIGHT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
SMM Varsity Cheerleaders will host their
7th annual “Trunk or Treat” Night on
Saturday, October 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the school’s
back parking lot (rain or shine). The event is open to costumed
children in grades 5th and under only. The cost is $20 per vehicle so load up a car full of kiddies and join in on the fun! Bring
your own candy (bite size preferred). The children will parade
around the lot “trunk or treating” from each vehicle. Parking
spaces are limited to the school’s back lot and reserved on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Decorate your vehicles for a chance
to win prizes. Parking passes will be sent upon registration.
Safe, simple and FUN! Deadline to register is October 20. To
register: Christy McHugh, 610-308-0273 or cmchugh7@
aol.com or return the registration form.
SPONSOR-A-STUDENT
Our SAS Program seeks to help Parish families who want to
send their child to SMM School but are in need of financial
assistance. Once the family submits the financial aid forms with
a copy of their current tax return our SAS Committee reviews
the documents and renders a decision to the family. Donations
are welcome. Contact us if you need assistance. Tuition for one
student is $3,650; our actual annual cost is $6,200 per student.
JOIN US FOR FLAME OF LOVE DEVOTIONS ON FRIDAYS AT NOON IN THE CHAPEL
News & Messages • Page 5
NEW! ALL SOULS MASS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 11:30 MASS
On Sunday, November 6 at the 11:30 AM Mass, our
parish community will remember all of its members who
have returned home to the Lord between October 1, 2015
and September 30, 2016, in a special mass. During our
‘We Remember’ Ceremony, each loved one’s name will be
read and a candle lit in their memory. A reception will follow
in the St. Francis Room. Volunteers are needed to help with
the reception following mass, as well as donating baked goods,
a fruit tray, candy tray, etc. Please contact Shelly Zeller at
610-353-7739 or Bernadette Ciavardini at 610-353-1375.
LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL
TODAY 9:30 MASS
Little Church School, for children 3 to 5 years old, teaches
children about Jesus through stories, songs, games, crafts and
prayer. It is held in the Gathering Room (in the church building opposite the rest rooms) on Sunday during the 9:30 AM
Mass. Please bring your children for a fun filled opportunity
to learn about Jesus. We look forward to having them spend
time with us. We ask that parents volunteer at least one Sunday.
If you have any questions or would like more information,
please contact: [email protected] or 610-565-6228.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NEWS
A Food Truck Festival fundraiser is scheduled for Oct. 22
from 12 to 4 PM at Our Lady of Charity’s rear parking lot
to promote National Family Promise Week! Mark your
calendars as this event will include great food and fun for
kids of all ages. IHN Donations are needed and can be sent
to: Delco IHN, P.O. Box 2384, Aston, PA 19014. Visit
the website at: dcihn.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Our ministry is helping youth to find union with God and
the mission of the Catholic Church by raising young disciples. We provide a safe space for social interaction, service
opportunities and spiritual formation and offer answers to
their questions about the faith and life in general. Please
reach out if you’re interested in learning more. Contact: Mrs.
Finore at [email protected] or Fr. Alex at frgibbs@
stmarymagdalen.net. Visit us on parish website for events,
meetings and more.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY NEW
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For young adults in their 20’s & 30’s. Join us the 3rd
Thursday of every month! Learn more about upcoming
events, speakers, and signup for the mailing list: Visit us on
Facebook at TOTMediaPA. Hosted by SMM & Nativity
BVM young adult ministry.
HOPE MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!
Do you like to cook? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, Please
consider joining the HOPE “Helping Other People Everyday”
Team! Our teams provide meals to fellow parishioners who may
need support due to illness, death in the family, injury, job loss,
deployment, or other stressful circumstances. The commitment
is minimal (every 10 weeks or so), flexible, extremely rewarding and
greatly appreciated. Please contact Kelly Hassey at [email protected].
ADORATION CHAPEL NEWS
For over 16 years, our Perpetual Adoration Chapel has been a
source of comfort, conversion and consolation. As we enter a
new season, please consider adding a most effacious habit to
your personal schedule and try spending an hour with Jesus in
the Chapel. We have hours that need to be filled and we will
work with you to find a time that is best for you. Holy Hours
that are available: Wednesday: 11 PM to Midnight; Thursday:
1-2 AM (alternating) & 10-11 PM; Friday: 9-10 AM; Sunday:
6:30-7 PM (after 5:30 Mass) and 11 PM to Midnight. As you
can see, we have several gaps—please help us fill them.
Contact Shelly at 610-505-0559.
DON’T SWEAT THE FAITH WORKOUTS
Workout & Pray to start your day with Fr. Alex Gibbs at
Paul Bunyan Fitness located at 4601 Squire Court in
Newtown Square. All levels and ages welcome. Join us the
first and third Thursday of every month from 8:45 to 9:45
AM! Contact Ryan Holloway at [email protected]
with any questions!
NEW! BEREAVEMENT MEETING SERIES
OCTOBER 31 to NOVEMBER 28
Blessed are they that mourn. St. Mary Magdalen parish
reaches out to those who lost a loved one. We want to be your
companions on your journey. We all can learn from each other.
Meetings are scheduled for five consecutive Mondays starting on Monday, October 31 at 1:30 PM in the parish offices
of the church. Additional meetings will be on November 7, 14,
21 and the final meeting on November 28. All are welcome.
You may join the group at any time. For further information,
please contact John or Dottie Donohue at 610-359-9394.
BETHESDA HOUSE CASSEROLE SUNDAYS
Our next casserole collection is next weekend! We thank you
for your generosity in helping us feed and care for the men of
Bethesda House. No time to make a casserole? Please consider
purchasing a party size Stouffers frozen casserole, it will feed ten
hungry adults. Contact Joanne at [email protected].
BECOME AN SMM AMBASSADOR
Be a greeter at one of our masses, contact Msgr. Ralph to help.
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SEEK 2017: COLLEGE STUDENT TRIP
JANUARY 3 -7, 2017
Want to Go to San Antonio over Winter Break?
Father Alex is gathering a group of College students to join a
five day National event in Sunny San Antonio Texas that is jam
packed with Live Bands, over the top speakers and discussions
that promise to challenge and inspire. Contact: Father Gibbs
at frgibbs@stmarymagdalen for details and registration as
soon as possible as space is limited.
John and Jean Scott often display their antique car
collection in front of Church for your enjoyment.
LIVING ROSARY WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 2 PM
Join our school children for a living rosary on Wednesday,
October 18 at 2 PM in church. All are welcome.
NEW! H&S PARENT MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 7 PM
MASS FOR PARENTS WHO LOST A CHILD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 at 7 PM
St. Dorothy’s Church in Drexel Hill is having a Mass for any
parents who have lost a child, including any child lost in pregnancy. Refreshments will follow in the annex.
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Tune in to Pro Life America Radio, a live-stream one-hour
Pro-Life talk show hosted by John Williamson, Esq. Guests
discuss current Prolife cause and related topics. Tune in to
prolifeamericaradio.com or call in to 610-789-LIFE.
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.
September 2016 Collection: $112,668.43
September 2015 Collection: $103,115.54
Block Collection: Parish $25,650, School $5,775 - Total $31,425
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS SHOW
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Join us for an entertaining trip sponsored by SMM Seniors
to the Dutch Apple Theatre in Lancaster on December 1st.
We will leave Rose Tree Park at 9:30 AM and travel via deluxe
Motorcoach to the theatre. The Holly Jolly Christmas musical
show also includes a buffet lunch. The show will bring out the
holiday spirit and is guaranteed to make your holiday a little
brighter! Return to Rose Tree is expected at 5:30 PM. $90/pp
and payment is required when booking your seat. Please make
your check payable to SMM Seniors and mail with your phone
number and email address to: Bill Moore 535 Gradyville Rd.,
Newtown Square, PA 19073. Deadline is November 11.
For additional information, please contact Bill Moore,
484-420-4575 or email: [email protected].
SMM VIKING DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
MAY 5 TO 13, 2017
Join us for Viking River Cruise: Romantic Danube
Enjoy Nuremberg to Budapest. Call Maureen Rennie at A
Premier Travel, 610-285-1868.
PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL
Kindly return your survey with any updated information sent
out with our Annual Parish Appeal. We hope you enjoyed all
the good news and events of the many worship, educational and
charitable ministries which you can join. We are grateful to all for
the generous gift of your time, talents and resources that helps
all to grow in faith, hope and love. The financial report of the
past fiscal year is also included. We appreciate your continued
financial support to the best of your ability.
CHORAL PRAISE HYMNAL
Today’s Readings are on page 732.
The readings for next Sunday are on page 735.
Tune in to Msgr. Chieffo on the Radio
Thursdays 5 to 6 PM • 800 AM Radio
Visit us online: stmarymagdalen.net
Prayers & News • Mass Intentions • Page 7
WE WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILIES
New family to our parish? We welcome our new parishioners:
David & Amy Bonislawski & family, Albert & Erin Ford
and Brian & Meaghan Puliti
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Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of Dr. John Dzwonczyk
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, John Brokers, Lucy Brooks, Kay Greenblatt,
Giana Campbell, Valeria Csajbok, William DeCarlo, Jacob DelPrato (youth),
Vincent DiDonato, Judy DiIenno, Gennela D’Orazio,Theodore D’Orazio,
Kathleen Durham, Annabeth Rose Ebert, Abigail Foster, Maria Flannery, Sharon
Feist, Jennifer Gianfrancesco, Rebecca Gibbs, Philip 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, Carol Pappano, Robert Pappano, Jr., William & Angeline Plumley,
Bill Purner, Bob Rafferty, Robin Ross, Harry Reid, Dan Shellington, Katherine Smith,
Susan Sowa, Linda Tofani, Joann Trolio, Maureen Walsh & Alfred Zikowitz.
BAPTISMS
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Mondays: 1:30 PM • Camille Antonello, 610-566-0148
Bimonthly Mondays • Sue Mita, 610-566-4819
Tuesdays: 7:45 PM • Joanne Hinkle, 610-892-3998
Wednesdays: 7:00 AM (Men’s Group) • Dennis Murphy, 610-565-5568
Bimonthly Wednesday: 1:30 PM • Mary Ann Foster 610-566-1399
First Wednesday of the month: 7:30 PM • Mary Beth Yount, 610-358-4224
Second Wednesday of the month: 9:30 AM • Jeanne Barker, 610-627-1009
Thursdays: 9:15 AM • Mary Jane McCloskey, 610-356-4132
Fridays: 7:30 AM (Men’s Group in Chester)
Eustice Mita, [email protected]
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:30 AM – Anthony Imbesi
5:30 PM – William Scheuerman
7:00 PM – Italian Mass
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
7:30 AM – Louis Tramantana
9:30 AM – Marian Hodlofski
11:30 AM – Rita Raudenbush
5:30 PM – Giulio Ricco
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
6:30 AM – Dr. Leon Mielcarek
8:30 AM – Edward Courter
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
6:30 AM – Stephen Wiley
8:30 AM –Wanda Orsini
& Stephen Rullo
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
6:30 AM – Wanda Orsini
8:30 AM – Paul Muscarella
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
6:30 AM – William E. Middleton
8:30 AM – Angelo Vinci
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
6:30 AM – Matthew Mullin
8:30 AM – Corradino Mizii
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
8:30 AM – Rev. James F. Hughes
5:30 PM – James Benedetti
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
7:30 AM – Helen Johnson
9:30 AM – Joan Piscopo
11:30 AM – Dorothy Chiponis
5:30 PM – Barbara & Ted Fine
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FAITH, FUN & FAMILY ALL AROUND SMM
SACRAMENT NEWS
& INFORMATION
BAPTISM
Above: Little Church School plants seeds. CLOW ministers to parish children.
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
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., Ext: 110 for
paper work, to schedule your Pre-Cana
and arrange your wedding date.
Above: Focus Ministry ignites college students. Disciples & Donuts brings smiles.
PRE-JORDAN CLASS
Contact Deacon Peter or Mary Zurbach
for the upcoming schedule.
[email protected]
RCIA
The Rite of Initiation of Adults Program
(RCIA). If you are considering this wonderful step in your life, please contact
Deacon Peter at [email protected].
HOPE Meal Program
Our Childrens Choir sing and delight parishioners at Mass.
A LAUGH WITH THE PASTOR
Good for the Soul: A little girl was sitting on her Grandmother’s lap as
she read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her
eyes off the book and reach up to touch her wrinkled cheek. She was
alternately stroking her own cheek, then hers again. Finally she spoke
up, “Grandma, did God make you? “ “Yes, sweetheart,“ she answered.
“God made me a long time ago.” “Oh,” she paused, “Grandma,
did God make me too?” “Yes, indeed, honey, “she said, “God made
you just a little while ago.” Feeling their respective faces again, she
observed, “God’s getting better at it, isn’t he?”
Contact Rosemary Procaccini
[email protected]
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SMM Ministries, Services & Organizations • Page 9
Worship
Adult Choir
Altar Servers
Altar Society
Extraordinary Ministers
Flame of Love
Guitar Group
Lectors
Perpetual Adoration
Youth Choir
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Pat Miniszak
Anne Chillemi
Joanne Hinkle
Regina Dougherty
Mary Ellen Harris
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Deacon Peter Zurbach
Fran Poole
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Phila. Marriage Prep
Dennis Murphy
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610-565-5736
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Healing, Ministry & Stewardship
Bethesda
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Please contact Colleen Boyce Moran, RN-CEO at 610-359-4503
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
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610-521-1303
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Springfield
Ray Mancini, General Manager
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610-325-6262
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EMAIL: [email protected]
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Executive Compensation Strategies
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
Employee Benefits
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Protection Plans
Parishioner
Registered Representative, New England Securities
Since 1947
Tire & Auto Service
610-789-2121
Emissions - Inspection - Alignment - Brakes - Tune-Ups
Township Line & Lynn Blvd. • Upper Darby
Parishioner
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Owner
Home Care Services
We provide a wide range of daily
personal services including...
Bathing • Grooming & Hygiene
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Licensed, Bonded & Insured
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610-566-5102
Serving PA, NJ & DE
JOHN GILL, REALTOR®
610-696-0100
Parishioner & SMM School Parent
609 E. Baltimore Pk., Media, PA 19063
"A Realtor You Can Trust"
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close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer
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SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT
WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION
Parishioner
SINCE 1984
O: 610-566-1100
C: 610-864-8074
3405 W. Chester Pk.,
Newtown Square
Since 1994
Kathleen O'Connell Bell - Parishioner
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Carpet &
Upholstery
Cleaning
$75 OFF
Tile & Grout
Cleaning
(200 sq ft min)
20% OFF
Air Duct
& Dryer Vent
Cleaning
25% OFF
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Stretching
& Repair
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Over 40 Offices
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FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, OH, MO
SENIOR CITIZEN
DISCOUNT
1.877.490.5599
Licensed & Insured
CHURCH MEMBER
DISCOUNT
Jean & Bill Cotter, Parishioners
800.220.3901 x 102
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2 Veterans Sq. • 2nd FL • Media, PA
Experience Peace of Mind:
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• Traditional in ground, mausoleum & cremation options
available at most cemeteries
ORTHODONTICS-NEW LOCATION!!!
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135 S. State Rd., Springfield, PA 19064
610-622-4400
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035 St. Mary Magdalen-Media, PA (3)
MEDIA UPHOLSTERY
Since 1924
Window Treatments
& Upholstery
610-566-2211
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Frank C. Videon Funeral Home
David T. Videon, Supervisor
Timothy J. Cislo
Robert F. Nunan
Jonathan B. Barnes
Sproul & Lawrence Roads, Broomall, PA
610-356-8080
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MURRAY-OVERHILL
PHARMACY
32 W. State St. 566-2345
Senior Discount •Certified Fitter
Most Rx Plans Honored
FREE DELIVERY
Edgemont Flower Shop
DELIVERY SERVICE
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
934 Providence Road
Rose Tree, Media
566-6227
Kevin T. Coyne, Esquire
Parishioner
• Criminal Defense • Wills/Estates
• Summary appeals • Personal Injury
FREE CONSULTATIONS
4033 West Chester Pike (Rte 3)
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Need A Plumber?
PREMIER ADDICTION TREATMENT
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Anthony McDermott
Plumbing LLC
610-357-8659
Parishioner
610 833 2300
Fax 610-833 2820
Email: [email protected]
1112 MacDade Boulevard • P.O. Box 158 • Woodlyn, PA 19094
Joe Lamoureux
“Personal Care Proven Success”
484-445-4145 • www.providencerecoveryliving.com
Bring Your Own Wine
RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
610-690-5154
For the Holidays
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
30 Years Exp. • PA 051417
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610-353-7033
EXPERT PIANO TUNING & REPAIR
Get In Tune With The Lord
610 • 356 • 8035
4989 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Sunday Brunch ... Wednesday Prime Rib ... Friday Lunch Buffet
Funeral Luncheons ......
......Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinners
Christenings ......
......Business
Business Meetings
Baby & Wedding Showers ...... Open 7 Days/Week For Lunch & Dinner
HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING
PLUMBING
STEVE SCANLON
Owner
DR. JOHN A. PRON
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
PODIATRIST
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1985
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BOARD CERTIFIED IN
FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY SINCE 1985
610-485-4173 or 610-656-0910
Visit us online at www.sdmechanical.com
for information & special online discounts!
RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL • HEALTH CARE CENTER II • SUITE 2110
566-1371
Serving the Delaware County for over 35 years
PARISHIONER
Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low.
Contact us today to get a free analysis to see if
we can help Save you money with your monthly
payments on your commercial property.
Multi-Family, Retail, Office Building, Apartment and
Condos. Can close in as little as 45 days!
Four season customer service is our top priority.
Joseph J. Capista, DDS
Joseph P. Lamb, DDS
Robert J. Spennato, DMD
Brian C. Shepanski, DMD
Broomall: 610-353-2700
HOME REMODELING & REPAIR
Jobs Big & Small
Located in Newtown Square
610-804-3446
* Parishioner Discount *
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Lic. #PA061057
Call us today 215-586-1575 or 267-251-0341
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3900 City Avenue, Ste. 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131
COZZI
JEWELERS
Custom Designs
GRA
OPENINNDG
$300 OFF
Custom Made
Engagement Rings
Located at The Shoppes at Edgmont Square Center
4819 W. Chester Pike, Newtown Square • 610-789-1007
5061 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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610-347-3300
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Engraving -Cleaning
Wedding Invitations
& Holiday Cards
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www.jppc.net
conveniently from your home or office.
ONLINE CATALOG • ONLINE ORDERING • ONLINE PROOFING
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING!
Deck Washing
Window Cleaning
83
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Sin
Abacus
610-358-2599
Concordville Town Centre Dental
Comprehensive Dental Services
for the Whole Family
Dr. Douglas A. Filidore
Dr. David M. Taylor
Dr. Matthew J. Miller
610-459-3644
CONTACT LENSES • EYE WEAR
1315 N. Providence Rd.,Media
www.concordvilledental.com
Concordville Town Centre
Routes 1 and 322
Glen Mills, PA
ROSE TREE CROSSROADS EYE CARE, P.C.
FAMILY VISION CENTER
610-566-6484
www.RoseTreeEyeCare.com
Robert W. Guerra, O.D. ~ Parishioner
601 Concord Ave., Chester, PA 19013
Ph: 610-876-9545 • Fax: 610-876-9567
JOEYI.COM
035 St. Mary Magdalen-Media, PA (i)
John Patrick Publishing Company 1-800-333-3166 • www.jppc.net
Bill & Gigi Hagan
RIGBY
NANCY GEISEL
566-3755
Parish Members
HARTING
HAGAN
Associate Broker
Parishioner
Call Nancy to sell your property!
BERKSHIRE
HATHAWAY
HomeServices
Fox & Roach,
REALTORS
&
Funeral Home
PA Lic #
AB066065
C: 610-864-5437 • O: 610-566-3000
Property search at...www.NancyGeisel.com
15 E. Fourth St., Media, PA
Jim Fizzano
Amy Fizzano
REALTOR®
REALTOR®
Parishioners since 1988
"Using a Real Estate Advocate-Consultant is the better way to Buy & Sell Real Estate"
Factory Aluminum Certified
Quality Workmanship
A Proud Tradition
Morton, PA
610-544-4444
1020 E. Baltimore Pk.
Media, PA 19063
610-565-8990
fax: 610-565-8995
PREFERRED REAL ESTATE 5% Contribution to Parish
Blue Bell, PA
JULIE SCHRAMM
Realtor / Parishioner
cell: 484-432-7272
GRETCHEN KOCH
Broker
cell: 610-304-0044
Dublin Builders
QUALITY WORK
Remodeling Specialist
Additions • Custom Kitchens & Baths
Decks • Expert Carpentry with
Finish Woodwork & Moldings
www.dublinbuildersgroup.com
Free Estimates
Fully Licensed & Insured
Joseph J. Tumelty - Parishioner
BOB SCITTINA
Agent
801 Yale Ave., Suite 5A
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9500
Fax: (610) 328-3817
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
Brick & Stone Pointing
Patios & Walkways
Chimney Repairs
Call Bob Verdes
610-462-6724
FREE
ESTIMATES
Curt D. Miller, M.D.
Mark P. Brigham, M.D.
Dean W. Trevlyn, M.D.
Paul A. Horenstein, M.D.
Richard J. Levenberg, M.D. Anne E. Colton, M.D.
GARAGE DOORS
New Doors & Openers
Repairs - All Major Brands
MICHAEL CARR
610-356-2902
NEWTOWN SQ
SINCE 1980
610.353.0800
4700 West Chester Pike • Newtown Square, PA
610-353-6900
610.565.1100
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
215-643-4000
610-565-0121
FizzanoFamily.com
www.premierortho.com
SPORTS MEDICINE • KNEE AND SHOULDER RECONSTRUCTION
SPINE AND DISC SURGERY • TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT • FOOT & ANKLE
SAMARITANS-AT-LAST
Berwyn, PA
Tree Removal Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Steve Videon, Owner
Pruning
• Home Health Care
4951 W. Chester Pk., Newtown Sq., PA
Stump Grinding 610-356-7000 • WWW.VIDEON.COM
• Companionship &
Fax:
610-325-0180
•
[email protected]
Plant Health Care
Personal Care
Cabling
Planting
Call us at 610-566-1361
Narberth
Newtown Square
Drexel Hill
24 Hour
610-853-3400 610-688-3848 610-356-6781 for a complimentary care
Storm Damage
consultation
www.marcheseopticians.com
MJDP your
resources
source for IT staffing
Jason DiPietro, Parishioner
610-585-1574 • [email protected]
ww.mjdpresources.com
A PREMIER TRAVEL AGENCY
Tom Ward • Maureen Ward Rennie
PARISHIONERS
610-285-1868
www.apremiertravelagency.com
Your Health. Our Purpose.
610-566-5400 • 918 Providence Road • Media • PA 19063
BE PREPARED
Smith
Generators
Your source for
automatic backup power
610-356-8780
SUNBRIGHT
ELECTRIC
Premier Electrical Contractors
Mark C. Nini
Your Neighborhood
Electrician
www.smithgenerators.com Indoor & Outdoor
Diocese Member
Lighting
EDGEMONT AUTOMOTIVE
All
Electrical
5040 West Chester Pike, Edgemont, PA 19028
Approved
Auto Repair
Repair
610-359-9480 • 610-353-9868 5% Off With Ad
FREE Pick-up & Delivery • 20 Yrs. Exp. • Diocese Member
FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIRS • IMPORTS • DOMESTIC
610-220-6791
Paul A. Ringiewicz, MD, Parishioner
Robert D. Nunag, MD, Parishioner
Gia N. Altomari, MD, Parishoner
Michael B. Torrence, MD
Pamela G. Mehalick, DO
1510 Chester Pike Suite 105
Eddystone, Pa 19022
Tel: 610-521-1297
Children's Medical Associates
1223 North Providence Rd.
Ste. 301 • Media, PA 19063
Tel: 610-565-9435
www.advocaredoctors.com
ANY SERVICE CALL
WITH THIS AD - must present ad for discount. Cannot be combined.
www.rfbondurant.com
610.566.0288 • [email protected]
Parishioner
Professional Climbers, Bucket Truck and Crane Service
TREE REMOVAL • TREE CABLING
TREE PRUNING • LOT CLEARING
610-359-9970
Family Parishioners
www.MG-Tree.com
Broomall, PA
Fax: 610-543-1125
Fully Insured/Free Estimates
CHURCH SPECIAL 10% OFF
610-886-1200
Parishioner
035 St. Mary Magdalen-Media, PA (b), Rt. E
Parishioners
Richard C. Gallo
Exclusive Agent, Chairman's Conference
Ward Ins. Agency
1100 W. Valley Rd., Suite 10, Wayne
3605 A. Chapel Rd., St. Albans Circle, Newtown Square
[email protected]
3960 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA [email protected] • 610-325-5800
610-254-8500
John Patrick Publishing Company 1-800-333-3166 • www.jppc.net